Who will go down as a legend?

[GrayBlade]

Basham, Fleck and O’Connell from league one to Europe. Henderson when he signs a 5 year contract in the summer and spends his career here winning trophies and playing for England.

I’ve corrected that for you

 

[bypassblade]

Since TC only Brian Deane came close but even he fell short of TC.

None of the existing.

TBH grumpy I agree Deano came close but, don't forget such as Edwards, Woody and co, as is said legend is thrown about too easily now but TC fills every criteria for it.

I know people on here knock him but most never saw him when he was putting the ball 40- 60 yards on a tanner at Woody's feet and such. His goal against Wet Spam is still a thing of beauty "a quality goal, from a quality player."

 

[GrayBlade]

Since TC only Brian Deane came close but even he fell short of TC.

None of the existing.

I think the question is what current players will go down as Blades legends GB, not whether or not they are/ will be as big or bigger legends than TC.

Brian Dean is obviously down seen as a legend, for some Blades he’ll be the best player that they’ve ever seen play for us, and for younger supporters I’ve no doubt at all that some of out current crop and Wilder could/ will become legends of the future and not necessarily our most gifted. If Bob Booker can achieve legend status with some I’m sure Chris Basham could.

 

[GRUMPY BLADE]

I think the question is what current players will go down as Blades legends GB, not whether or not they are/ will be as big or bigger legends than TC.

Brian Dean is obviously down seen as a legend, for some Blades he’ll be the best player that they’ve ever seen play for us, and for younger supporters I’ve no doubt at all that some of out current crop and Wilder could/ will become legends of the future and not necessarily our most gifted. If Bob Booker can achieve legend status with some I’m sure Chris Basham could.

Think this lot would kick the 70/71 arses easily, but they are a team, not individual superstars.

 

[Akinbiyi]

It all depends on how you define “legend”.

For me it would have to be a player with a realistic shout of making it into an all time Blades XI.

Generally that means players who have performed consistently at the highest level. You will have the odd exception to the rule; Sharp, Agana, Edwards, Brown, Sabella because they scored a hatful of goals and got the crowd on their feet.

For me none of the current team are at that level yet, however that’s not to say that there aren’t a few who are capable of hitting that level fairly soon. Ask at the end of the season and it might be a different story.

JOC gets into any Blades side ever, no question

 

[GrayBlade]

Think this lot would kick the 70/71 arses easily, but they are a team, not individual superstars.

I think it’s an individual choice as well. For me Woody, Trevor Hockey and Len Badger will always be in my list of Lane legends as will Mel Rees even though he only played a handful of games for us, because he produced the best consecutive goalkeeping performances I’ve ever seen in those games.

 

[Grecian2000]

Only "legends" (what a stupidly over used word now) in my supporting years are:

Players:
Joe Shaw
Alan Hodgkinson
Alan Woodward
Tony Currie

Manager:
John Harris

There is, obviously, an extended list of very, very good players (and a couple of managers), but the mixture of longevity (300 games minimum) and talent that, to my mind, makes a true legend is perhaps beyond all but Wilder from the current set up.

 

[Keef Chedwyn]

Me in 2060:

"Did I tell you about the striker we called Didzy?

Went a full season playing up front without scoring a goal. Couldn't finish his dinner.

One of the best players we've ever had. Legend."

Kid in 2060:

"Ok grandad."

 

[Asabanana]

Safe to say that all the current squad will be talked about for years

 

[bypassblade]

I think it’s an individual choice as well. For me Woody, Trevor Hockey and Len Badger will always be in my list of Lane legends as will Mel Rees even though he only played a handful of games for us, because he produced the best consecutive goalkeeping performances I’ve ever seen in those games.

Loved Hockey & Badger and yes Mel Rees I often wonder just how good he would have become, before being so tragically taken from us. I think why we oldies still class the early 70's team as legends is, it's taken 40 odd years to get a team that I can say is better.

The 70's team had brilliant individuals that knitted as a team and gave us some great memories, this team is just a team of very talented players that work their testicles off and are showing just what good players we do have. Some of the football played is a joy to watch on the TV and goals like the 2 versus Villa were absolute quality.

Keep these players and I can really see some golden times ahead for us, for 1st time really in over 50 years, we had the false dawn in 75 please don't let's have another.

 

[Scooter_mcgavin]

DEREK FRENCH - LEGEND
BRI & IRENE - LEGENDS

 

[Charlieblade]

Interesting that Currie refers to Jimmy Hagan with so much respect, when Hagan finished his 20 years at united in 1958.
Doc Pace was another legend at United and he finished his blades career in 1964. Both before Currie's time.
Longevity at a club is no longer the norm. That alone earns some status for along serving player. Hagan and Pace were legends well before my time. The likes of Currie, Woodward, Badger, Hodgkinson and Gil Reece were the ones I grew up with in the old first division.
It's good to be back with a team and no big names in it. That is down to ex ball boy, player and current manager Chris Wilder.

The only player who comes to mind every time I think back, is Rob Kozluk. Not as a legend, but as a bit of a nutter, who kept the dressing room fun.

Currie had skills that would make you go, WOW on a regular basis. He really was the best United player ever. Just listening to the names of those he played his first and last Blades games with, and the England teams he played for. Happy days.

 

[Woodwardfan]

Woodward - local lad stayed with us all his career and didn't f*** off to Leeds. One season he was involved in 75% of our goals - scored or assists. Took corners, free kicks and penalties. Amazing stats for a winger.

Jimmy Hagan not mentioned!!!

Each fan has his own legends and it can be for different reasons. Personality can be more important than skill. More older legends because players stayed longer with their clubs.

 

[Grecian2000]

Jimmy Hagan not mentioned!!!

Probably because, to have seen him play (and remember it), you'd have to be in your late 60's.
I have no doubt (because my mates mum used to tell me) that he would have been included in a heart beat by those who saw him.

 

[MobileBlade]

Only "legends" (what a stupidly over used word now) in my supporting years are:

Players:
Joe Shaw
Alan Hodgkinson
Alan Woodward
Tony Currie

Manager:
John Harris

There is, obviously, an extended list of very, very good players (and a couple of managers), but the mixture of longevity (300 games minimum) and talent that, to my mind, makes a true legend is perhaps beyond all but Wilder from the current set up.

My mum says Jimmy Hagan.

 

[BushBlade]

My mum says Jimmy Hagan.

Tbf, he said in his ‘supporting years’. If we’re talking about all time it’s criminal not to mention Gillespie, Needham, Foulke, Johnson.

 

[MobileBlade]

Tbf, he said in his ‘supporting years’. If we’re talking about all time it’s criminal not to mention Gillespie, Needham, Foulke, Johnson.

I know. I just added it to the list. If you think though, 130 years old and in reality there are probably 10 at the very most that could be regarded as legends (I wasn't being serious about Bob Booker btw!!). And yet it seems that 6 of the current squad could be added to that list!

 

[I should coco]

I think the question is what current players will go down as Blades legends.....

Brian Dean is obviously down seen as a legend, for some Blades he’ll be the best player that they’ve ever seen play for us, and for younger supporters I’ve no doubt at all that some of out current crop and Wilder could/ will become legends of the future and not necessarily our most gifted. If Bob Booker can achieve legend status with some I’m sure Chris Basham could.

On the bright side, at least you spelt Basham and Booker's names right....

Poor old Deano; apparently a 'ledg' of Bramhall Road.

 

[GrayBlade]

Loved Hockey & Badger and yes Mel Rees I often wonder just how good he would have become, before being so tragically taken from us. I think why we oldies still class the early 70's team as legends is, it's taken 40 odd years to get a team that I can say is better.

The 70's team had brilliant individuals that knitted as a team and gave us some great memories, this team is just a team of very talented players that work their testicles off and are showing just what good players we do have. Some of the football played is a joy to watch on the TV and goals like the 2 versus Villa were absolute quality.

Keep these players and I can really see some golden times ahead for us, for 1st time really in over 50 years, we had the false dawn in 75 please don't let's have another.

Well said BPB!

 

[GrayBlade]

My mum says Jimmy Hagan.

So did my Dad.

 

[GRUMPY BLADE]

Probably because, to have seen him play (and remember it), you'd have to be in your late 60's.
I have no doubt (because my mates mum used to tell me) that he would have been included in a heart beat by those who saw him.

People who know told me Hagan was better than Currie but I never saw him.

 

[GRUMPY BLADE]

Safe to say that all the current squad will be talked about for years

Of course they will and this lot have me grinning every bloody day.

That's summat the 70/71 team didn't manage.

 

[Grecian2000]

Of course they will and this lot have me grinning every bloody day.

That's summat the 70/71 team didn't manage.

and therein lies where we are right now.

As I alluded to earlier, I missed seeing Hagan but was reminded constantly of his presence by those that did. For the last 10/15 years we've regaled the younger generation that they missed the glory years of Currie/Woodward.
All of a sudden we are in an absolute golden age that we've not seen the like of for several generations. But talk will be about the team as one, the individuals are great but the team is monumental.

 

[Sharrow Snuff Mill]

The best three I have seen, in any order, are Jimmy Hagan, Joe Shaw and TC.

 

[Woodwardfan]

My mum says Jimmy Hagan.

Does she fancy a weekend in Whitby??

 

[MobileBlade]

Does she fancy a weekend in Whitby??

Take her. Please. She's 87.

 

[Woodwardfan]

and therein lies where we are right now.

As I alluded to earlier, I missed seeing Hagan but was reminded constantly of his presence by those that did. For the last 10/15 years we've regaled the younger generation that they missed the glory years of Currie/Woodward.
All of a sudden we are in an absolute golden age that we've not seen the like of for several generations. But talk will be about the team as one, the individuals are great but the team is monumental.

So grateful it's happening in our lifetime, never imagined it possible until Wilder came.

We are so lucky to have them and individually they are so lucky to have each other and Wilder in particular.

 

[bypassblade]

I worked with a Blade in Woodhouse many years ago and I'm sure it was Hagan and he said when his name said in pubs in Woodhouse, men stood and saluted.

 

[Grecian2000]

So grateful it's happening in our lifetime, never imagined it possible until Wilder came.

We are so lucky to have them and individually they are so lucky to have each other and Wilder in particular.

Not half.
I fell out of love with football under Hoofy, Atkins was a season away from finishing it off, possibly for good.
Never thought I'd ever be talking about a team, comparing it to early 70's and actually thinking I'm now in the best of times. It's astonishing stuff.

 

[GrayBlade]

Not half.
I fell out of love with football under Hoofy, Atkins was a season away from finishing it off, possibly for good.
Never thought I'd ever be talking about a team, comparing it to early 70's and actually thinking I'm now in the best of times. It's astonishing stuff.

I was exactly the same. I didn’t go to that last home game, I just knew what it would be like during and after and I couldn’t give my ticket away either. I’d never felt so low and braised off. with football. The change in the club (and me) under Wilder has been monumental.