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Post by shrewinjapan on Aug 30, 2010 0:51:09 GMT 1
My all-time favourite Town player was definitely Tricky Mickey Brown. Other than him, pretty much any of the early/mid 80's vintage (Turner, Bates, Atkins, Griffin, Petts, Tong, Williams, Ogrizovic, Pearson, Robinson etc. etc.) - I feel very lucky to be one of the town fans now in their late 30's or older who got to see that generation of players. Hope the younger fans will get to see GT build a team of similar quality again this time round!
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Post by Ned on Aug 30, 2010 1:05:45 GMT 1
Greg Rioch.
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Post by shrewder on Aug 30, 2010 7:05:41 GMT 1
It has to be the absolute class of Peter Broadbent, even George Best thought Boroadbent was the most skillful player he had ever seen. He was absolutely brilliant.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2010 8:22:18 GMT 1
Ross MacLaren. Under-rated to a large extent. Produced the pass of the century. From the edge of our penalty area, hit the ball with the outside of his left foot, curling the ball round the opposition right back straight into the path of Gary Hackett to run from the half way line and score. I wish I could remember who it was against but I was standing on the Wakemen end directly behind the line of the pass. An absolute gem.
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Post by Slackbladder on Aug 30, 2010 9:47:50 GMT 1
Ross MacLaren. Under-rated to a large extent. Produced the pass of the century. From the edge of our penalty area, hit the ball with the outside of his left foot, curling the ball round the opposition right back straight into the path of Gary Hackett to run from the half way line and score. I wish I could remember who it was against but I was standing on the Wakemen end directly behind the line of the pass. An absolute gem. Portsmouth (83-84) in a 2-0 win if I remember correctly - one of those moments that gets etched in the memory for saddos like me. Ross Maclaren would be up there as one of my favourite players along with Tony Kelly, David Tong, Oggy, Bob Wardle.
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Post by Groover on Aug 30, 2010 11:42:22 GMT 1
Tommy Lynch
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2010 11:49:18 GMT 1
From a distance it looked like he had returned to play up front for us against Stoke McClaren, McNally and Pearson for me
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Post by shrewder on Aug 30, 2010 14:08:26 GMT 1
I do not expect many that post on here ever saw Peter Broadbent play. If you did then you would be in no doubt he was Shrewsbury's greatest ever player.
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Post by furymuso on Aug 30, 2010 14:12:06 GMT 1
Shrews - Joe Hart / Kelvin Langmead
Non Shrews - Ryan Giggs (One of the only footballers nowadays that is not a mercinary and sticks with his club. Also does some charity work) / Alan Shearer
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Post by stockportershrew on Aug 30, 2010 14:15:47 GMT 1
I do not expect many that post on here ever saw Peter Broadbent play. If you did then you would be in no doubt he was Shrewsbury's greatest ever player. Indeed, but there can be a difference between greatest and favourite. My favourite, like GlosShrew, was Alex McGregor but I wouldn't put him in a list of our greatest players.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2010 18:39:25 GMT 1
I do not expect many that post on here ever saw Peter Broadbent play. If you did then you would be in no doubt he was Shrewsbury's greatest ever player. Technically gifted most certainly but greatest ever probably not. He was only with Shrewsbury for barely 2 seasons. If you are talking about "greatest players" to play for Shrewsbury, there can only be one answer and that is Arthur Rowley. In this article, though we are talking about favourite players as has been stated. There are many I would class above those 2 as my personal favourites.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2010 19:26:39 GMT 1
As a kid who first started following town, Id say Tony Kelly without a shadow of a doubt. A class player and a top bloke.
When I started playing football as junior level, I was a centre half and used to like Davey Walton.
A question for the older posters, did you think at the time that the likes of Arthur, Broadbent etc were brilliant, legendary players or has it developed over time?
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Post by The Shropshire Tenor on Aug 30, 2010 19:48:20 GMT 1
A question for the older posters, did you think at the time that the likes of Arthur, Broadbent etc were brilliant, legendary players or has it developed over time? I can still remember what I was doing when I heard that Rowley had signed, it was one of those unforgettable moments in life. He had been League top scorer for several seasons and was one of the best known players in the country. The season before we had been terrible, playing similar football to last season, so Rowley coming here was a bit like if Torres had become player manager after PS left. Broadbent had been the main playmaker in a Wolves side that had been around the top for the past decade, he was a wonderfully gifted player and too good for the 3rd division - he left us to go back to the top league with Villa. They were both outstanding at our level and their significance has not been exaggerated.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2010 19:48:59 GMT 1
I do not expect many that post on here ever saw Peter Broadbent play. If you did then you would be in no doubt he was Shrewsbury's greatest ever player. Was still at school when i was taken to see Shrewsbury play Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the F.A.CUP. Broadbent was nearing the end of his career and playing against a team recognised as one of the best in the old 1st Division, full of players like Tambling,McCreadie, Harris etc. maybe even Osgood, Venables and Hollins. Broadbent was superb, as if he was given one last chance to play against top flight players before retirement beckoned. Magical.
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Post by stockportershrew on Aug 30, 2010 20:22:23 GMT 1
A question for the older posters, did you think at the time that the likes of Arthur, Broadbent etc were brilliant, legendary players or has it developed over time? I can still remember what I was doing when I heard that Rowley had signed, it was one of those unforgettable moments in life. He had been League top scorer for several seasons and was one of the best known players in the country. The season before we had been terrible, playing similar football to last season, so Rowley coming here was a bit like if Torres had become player manager after PS left. Broadbent had been the main playmaker in a Wolves side that had been around the top for the past decade, he was a wonderfully gifted player and too good for the 3rd division - he left us to go back to the top league with Villa. They were both outstanding at our level and their significance has not been exaggerated. It's a real pity that we'll never get the chance again to see top players moving down a couple of leagues to play. They don't need to anymore. There's no chance now of signing a Rowley, Broadbent, Durban or Daly. When Durban came to us it's worth remembering that he'd been playing in a championship winning team 12-18 months previously a bit like us signing Scholes or someone of that ilk.
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Post by stockportershrew on Aug 30, 2010 20:30:45 GMT 1
I do not expect many that post on here ever saw Peter Broadbent play. If you did then you would be in no doubt he was Shrewsbury's greatest ever player. Technically gifted most certainly but greatest ever probably not. He was only with Shrewsbury for barely 2 seasons. If you are talking about "greatest players" to play for Shrewsbury, there can only be one answer and that is Arthur Rowley. In this article, though we are talking about favourite players as has been stated. There are many I would class above those 2 as my personal favourites. Not sure whether length of time they played for us matters necessarily in the case of favourites. It's a player that captures your imagination. I realise now that I probably only saw McGregor play about 20 times but it was the anticipation of seeing him that contributed as well. Similarly, I saw John McGinley only around 20 times but doesn't stop me thinking he was best striker I've personally seen in a town shirt.
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Post by albionshrew on Aug 30, 2010 21:23:58 GMT 1
Frank Clarke, Alf Wood and George Andrews. 3 of the best forwards ever Na na. na na Na na, na na Hey hey hey Georgie Andrews!
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Post by albionshrew on Aug 30, 2010 21:34:10 GMT 1
My personal favourite Town player was Alf Wood. But every generation will have their favourite.
When I am bouncing my Grandson on my knee (sexist I know - plus my kids do not have children yet) I shall brag about seeing George Best play - no one else (not even Hurst, Moore, B.Charlton or Trevor Meredith).
From popular music I will glaze over as I remember the Stones, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Van The Man, The Who and Led Zeppelin. Maybe Camel at Shrewsbury Music Hall too!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2010 23:33:22 GMT 1
Technically gifted most certainly but greatest ever probably not. He was only with Shrewsbury for barely 2 seasons. If you are talking about "greatest players" to play for Shrewsbury, there can only be one answer and that is Arthur Rowley. In this article, though we are talking about favourite players as has been stated. There are many I would class above those 2 as my personal favourites. Not sure whether length of time they played for us matters necessarily in the case of favourites. It's a player that captures your imagination. I realise now that I probably only saw McGregor play about 20 times but it was the anticipation of seeing him that contributed as well. Similarly, I saw John McGinley only around 20 times but doesn't stop me thinking he was best striker I've personally seen in a town shirt. I totally agree about the length of time of favourites but I did not say that. I specifically said the greatest player as opposed to favourite to play for Shrewsbury which was what the previous poster was saying. I would still argue that Rowley and then Durban and afterwards Turner were the greatest players to play for Shrewsbury and it is no coincidence that all three initially were player managers. Broadbent had 2 seasons where our main success was in the FA Cup and, therefore, transient. As stated before favourites are purely personal. Previously I stated Ross MacLaren but my list starts with Freddie Fisher through Colin Whitaker and Vic Kasule to all names so far mentioned to the present day.
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Post by scaramanga on Aug 30, 2010 23:33:37 GMT 1
Got to be STEVE BIGGINS, still see him about, just have to look at him and it brings back great memories.
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Post by shrewder on Aug 31, 2010 6:38:13 GMT 1
The length of time a player was with the club is nothing to do with it. Peter Broadbent was both my favourite Town player and the most skillful magical player that I have ever seen wearing a Town shirt. Yes it was a long time ago and it is not a case of the legend growing over the years. His skill and football brain was outstanding. It was worth the admission fee alone just to watch the way he sold players the dummy..
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Post by DaveG on Aug 31, 2010 11:08:18 GMT 1
Dean Peer by a mile. Great days....
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Post by shrewder on Aug 31, 2010 12:35:07 GMT 1
Dean who!!!
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Post by ferkle94 on Aug 31, 2010 12:43:57 GMT 1
Town - Ben Herd / Joe Hart / Kelvin Langmead
Other - Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
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Post by randomguy123456789 on Aug 31, 2010 13:57:25 GMT 1
Please don't hang draw and quarter me but mine is Sammy Aiston, my first memory of watching Salop is him "skinning" every player that came near him along the riverside byline.
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Post by OswestrySalopian on Aug 31, 2010 15:56:42 GMT 1
Since my first game in 1999, I would have to say that the player i got the most exitement from watching, was Luke Rodgers in the Conference season.
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Post by Amsterdammer on Aug 31, 2010 16:01:56 GMT 1
As a kid it was Nigel Pearson.
as a riversider it was Aussie Berkley done the left wing - end product was rare but that just made it more exciting.
Also a soft spot for Tommy Lynch.
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Post by Hatfieldshrew on Aug 31, 2010 17:11:30 GMT 1
As a kid Steve Hayes
As a Adult Tony Kelly or Wayne Clarke
Best player seen in a town shirt playing at the meadow was Jackie Charlton (played a testimonial)
Other Hoddle or Zola
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Post by Slackbladder on Aug 31, 2010 22:21:04 GMT 1
Best player seen in a town shirt playing at the meadow was Jackie Charlton (played a testimonial I remember Bobby Charlton playing for Town (v Zambia 78-79) Don't recall seeing Jackie play in a Town shirt but he was a good friend of old chairman Ray Bailey.
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Post by Namur on Aug 31, 2010 23:01:12 GMT 1
Please don't hang draw and quarter me but mine is Sammy Aiston, my first memory of watching Salop is him "skinning" every player that came near him along the riverside byline. I don't really have an outstanding 'favourite' player so to speak, but Aiston is up there, quite often he was a playmaker. Like OswestrySalopian I started watching Town in 1999, I think threads like this really highlight the difference in generations, as older fans will generally recall names such as Broadbent, Rowley et al, great players, who nostalgia aside, were still a cut above. I agree that Luke Rodgers was a really exciting player to watch, I would even argue that we haven't had an out and out goalscorer in the Rodgers mould since then. Grant Holt was another one for me, a workhorse of a player who was a real coup for Town. Going back to the original post on this thread, I think some people conveniently forget his (Howie's) contribution to Town's fortune. It doesn't matter that our promotion from the Conference in 2003/04 was done by hook or by crook, that league is full of washed up League clubs with supporters who think they are bigger than the league they are in, we did very well to get out of the league at our first attempt.
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