Past Heroes

[Biblio 156]

On 16/12/2024 at 15:18, CammyF said:

Any of our elder statesmen care to give a view on who was better, Kevin Keegan or Kenny Dalglish?

 

Personally, I mostly remember KD from his Liverpool and Scotland days and didn't see much of Keegan as he moved to Germany.

 

From what I do remember, Dalglish was probably the more talented but Keegan had an unbelievable desire and was more tenacious. His international career was also probably better than Dalglish. 

 

Interested in others opinions. 

I grew up in Halewood and saw both players many, many times. I think KK is the best player I have ever seen because of his dedication and workrate. What a role model. He was a low budget signing by Shankly who made the most of his big chance, whereas Dalglish was a big signing and expected to do well from the start. Over the years I saw many great players, including Johan Cruyff, but for me Keegan had the lot. He also proved himself abroad and at less successful clubs, notably Newcastle who he inspired to promotion but also Southampton who were as unglamorous as you could get in those days.

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6 minutes ago, Biblio said:

I grew up in Halewood and saw both players many, many times. I think KK is the best player I have ever seen because of his dedication and workrate. What a role model. He was a low budget signing by Shankly who made the most of his big chance, whereas Dalglish was a big signing and expected to do well from the start. Over the years I saw many great players, including Johan Cruyff, but for me Keegan had the lot. He also proved himself abroad and at less successful clubs, notably Newcastle who he inspired to promotion but also Southampton who were as unglamorous as you could get in those days.

Keegan's time at Southampton inspired me, as a kid, to ask for this Southampton away kit for my Christmas. Remains one of my favourite ever non-Rangers kits. 

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Ron Harris

[Scott7 6,148]

Looks like a captain and played like one.

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[compo 7,183]

On 17/12/2024 at 18:55, compo said:

One for the younger fans who may wonder what trophies are  😆

I know he’s been unwell recently and I wish him a full recovery 

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24 minutes ago, compo said:

I know he’s been unwell recently and I wish him a full recovery 

Didn't know that Compo - speedy recovery JG. 

[Gribz 906]

On 16/12/2024 at 16:50, CammyF said:

Not posted in here for a while, but loving the thread.

 

Here's a couple -

 

3 fantastic Dutch / AC Milan players and some great players on the 1979 Ballon D'Or rankings.

No.8 Liam Brady. I was actually in attendance for his last ever game for West ham against Wolves. He scored in a 4-0 win at Upton Park. 

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3 hours ago, Gribz said:

No.8 Liam Brady. I was actually in attendance for his last ever game for West ham against Wolves. He scored in a 4-0 win at Upton Park. 

Remember him playing against us for a decent Inter Milan team in 1984. Beat us 3-0 in Milan and we won 3-1 at Ibrox.