generation1 Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Just to get the subject changed for once thought I would express my views on "my type of player" we all know that football has altered much over the years ,certainly in my long viewing time so just what is your type of player? I am unwavering in my support of the old type big man somewhat of a disappearing breed . in my time my top 3 in order that they appeared for the club were 1 Paul Cheesley a player who in my opinion would have been an England forward if injury had not cut his playing time 2 Jon Steed still playing he was a player who had a good relationship with the fans 3 Wilbs did not strike many as a great signing but still puts himself about far more than many younger than him those are my choices ,anyone like to give theirs. can be any position and from any era as long as you saw them play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 And the Out and out wingers who fed them 1) Walshy - thunderous shot on him , a goalscorer and provider . 2) Gavin - stood out against us at Wembley was overjoyed when he signed . Tricky customer. 3) Pritchard - Welsh winger who set up plenty and was a useful scorer himself. Honourable mentions to Whitehead , Owen , despite his prowess at penalties, Adomah and ' He must score , it's Bent ' . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomad Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 34 minutes ago, generation1 said: Just to get the subject changed for once thought I would express my views on "my type of player" we all know that football has altered much over the years ,certainly in my long viewing time so just what is your type of player? I am unwavering in my support of the old type big man somewhat of a disappearing breed . in my time my top 3 in order that they appeared for the club were 1 Paul Cheesley a player who in my opinion would have been an England forward if injury had not cut his playing time 2 Jon Steed still playing he was a player who had a good relationship with the fans 3 Wilbs did not strike many as a great signing but still puts himself about far more than many younger than him those are my choices ,anyone like to give theirs. can be any position and from any era as long as you saw them play That's a big gap from PC to John the "Steed"? Stead. What about Trev Morgan, Nicky Morgan, Robbie Turner et al? Trev was so big he had the turning circle of an articulated lorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Gerry Gow, Glyn Riley, Gary Shelton... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meryl Goodrum Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 43 minutes ago, generation1 said: Just to get the subject changed for once thought I would express my views on "my type of player" we all know that football has altered much over the years ,certainly in my long viewing time so just what is your type of player? I am unwavering in my support of the old type big man somewhat of a disappearing breed . in my time my top 3 in order that they appeared for the club were 1 Paul Cheesley a player who in my opinion would have been an England forward if injury had not cut his playing time 2 Jon Steed still playing he was a player who had a good relationship with the fans 3 Wilbs did not strike many as a great signing but still puts himself about far more than many younger than him those are my choices ,anyone like to give theirs. can be any position and from any era as long as you saw them play Totally with you on Wilbs especially, the guy's a legend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 44 minutes ago, generation1 said: Just to get the subject changed for once thought I would express my views on "my type of player" we all know that football has altered much over the years ,certainly in my long viewing time so just what is your type of player? I am unwavering in my support of the old type big man somewhat of a disappearing breed . in my time my top 3 in order that they appeared for the club were 1 Paul Cheesley a player who in my opinion would have been an England forward if injury had not cut his playing time 2 Jon Steed still playing he was a player who had a good relationship with the fans 3 Wilbs did not strike many as a great signing but still puts himself about far more than many younger than him those are my choices ,anyone like to give theirs. can be any position and from any era as long as you saw them play Mick Harford over Stead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
generation1 Posted March 2, 2017 Author Share Posted March 2, 2017 realise theres a gap but listed those as my favourites of the type. not saying they were the best just the ones I enjoyed watching the most. after all surely Joe Royle also falls in that group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 LJ? Sorry, didn't see the big man bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
054123 Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Men's football at Ayrsome Park grrrrr... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
generation1 Posted March 2, 2017 Author Share Posted March 2, 2017 you could be right GR had forgotten Mick Harford Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
054123 Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Celebrating on the perimeter fencing, football never got any better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Dave 'Smudger' Smith - Used to get the whole Dolman on their feet when he went flying down the wing. Steve Galliers - 5FT nothing and hard as nails Shaun Taylor - Solid as a rock and a steal for 100 grand Bob Taylor - God Junior Bent - Did all the hard work but most of the time hit the hotdog stand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meh Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Alan Walsh, Scott Murray and Mark Gavin - flying wingers with guts, determination and could wrap their foot around an apple let alone a football - a forgotten art of strong powerful wing-play. Loved the similarities and the differences. If cross not converted Scott would kinda do the dramatic head on hands to the fans, Walshy would kinda stare at nothing in particular but the general direction of the box and Gavin would go bat shit crazy in the direction of everybody from the fans to our own goalkeeper right back up the other end - you could hear his swearing from the top of the dolman !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
generation1 Posted March 2, 2017 Author Share Posted March 2, 2017 looking at replies so far and wondering if football in general has got better or worse. no where near as entertaining and lost a lot of its soul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Top 3 in no particular order: Gerry Gow Gerry Gow Gerry Gow Oh to have someone of his ability and attitude now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 David smith .Bob Taylor . Alan Walsh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keepers Ball Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 I find it impossible to pick just three but for the sake of the subject Alan Walsh - Growing up and watching him on that left wing always left an impression Steve Phillips - Yes it turned sour and he was accused at being bad at crosses but if he was 100% at that he would have been in the Premier League. An awesome shot stopper who saved us more than he let us down Bradley Orr - Not the best player we had but at the start of his City career it was going badly teamwise under Brian Tinnion. I remember one particular game, we'd lost at home and you could see the hurt and anger at another bad result in Orr's face and mannerism. He may have been a Scouse and new at the club but it was evident he was a City man and he cared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 JET, Trundle, Adomah Sorry to go against the grain here. All capable of individual brilliance but all have their flaws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron-Bcfc Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Harewood, El-Abd, Andre Bikey. In no order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 11 hours ago, Neo said: Alan Walsh, Scott Murray and Mark Gavin - flying wingers with guts, determination and could wrap their foot around an apple let alone a football - a forgotten art of strong powerful wing-play. Loved the similarities and the differences. If cross not converted Scott would kinda do the dramatic head on hands to the fans, Walshy would kinda stare at nothing in particular but the general direction of the box and Gavin would go bat shit crazy in the direction of everybody from the fans to our own goalkeeper right back up the other end - you could hear his swearing from the top of the dolman !! How could I have forgotten Scotty ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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