Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted September 15, 2023 Site Supporter Share Posted September 15, 2023 6 minutes ago, radcliffe white said: Andy Walker Absolute gem in his time. Some of his predecessors had qualities- Philiskirk had a wand of a left foot, and I though John Thomas had a good instinct for goal, but for me he was the first top quality finisher I'd watched in a white shirt. Cool, sharp, good touch, left or right foot, and even his head. It's a shame that Michael Ricketts fell foul of his poor attitude, because for a brief while with us he was also top drawer. Iirc, his stats were better than Walker's (certainly for a while) and both are in the top three. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted September 15, 2023 Site Supporter Share Posted September 15, 2023 Scoring rate that is. Can't find the table now, but sure I saw it a while back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesince63 Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 When you stop to think though we’ve had so many top, top players and servants to the club. Roy Greaves will always be my absolute favourite but for entertainment in so many ways could you see past Frankie Worthy and that goal against Ipswich? If only it had been the winner instead of just a consolation. 🥴 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radcliffe white Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 34 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: Absolute gem in his time. Some of his predecessors had qualities- Philiskirk had a wand of a left foot, and I though John Thomas had a good instinct for goal, but for me he was the first top quality finisher I'd watched in a white shirt. Cool, sharp, good touch, left or right foot, and even his head. It's a shame that Michael Ricketts fell foul of his poor attitude, because for a brief while with us he was also top drawer. Iirc, his stats were better than Walker's (certainly for a while) and both are in the top three. Absolutely ricketts stats mighty impressive also a big fan of klasnic very clever and great touch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderlust Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 46 minutes ago, radcliffe white said: Andy Walker Watch him regularly doing his punditry on Scottish footie and even though he was with us for a relatively short time I remember his incredible goalscoring record for us - something like 2 goals in every 3 games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leyther_Matt Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 3 hours ago, Wanderlust said: Watch him regularly doing his punditry on Scottish footie and even though he was with us for a relatively short time I remember his incredible goalscoring record for us - something like 2 goals in every 3 games. He was doing City v Fulham for Sky last week so may be branching south. Was thinking the other night when the England fans were singing “you’re only here ‘cos it’s England” (ignoring however many consecutive sell outs, but that’s by the by). How many clubs can sing that one about a player and genuinely mean it like we did with ‘come to see Okocha’? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderlust Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 4 hours ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: It's a shame that Michael Ricketts fell foul of his poor attitude, because for a brief while with us he was also top drawer. Iirc, his stats were better than Walker's (certainly for a while) and both are in the top three. Had to check after reading this and according to that oracle known as Wiki, Walker scored 44 in 67 appearances and Ricketts 37 in 98 - so not as good but still excellent in the scheme of things. We were lucky to get Walker when we did - just coming into his prime and he came from a Celtic side that were starting to decline, had new ownership and were intent on rebuilding their squad so in that respect they threw the baby out with the bathwater. Plus he had SJM alongside him to help him regain his earlier form and confidence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazBob Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 (edited) Ricketts played and scored at a higher level than Walker. He could and should have played in the top flight for a long time. He had all the physical attributes to do so, but clearly not the mental fortitude. Edited September 15, 2023 by DazBob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadderton Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 4 hours ago, Whitesince63 said: When you stop to think though we’ve had so many top, top players and servants to the club. Roy Greaves will always be my absolute favourite but for entertainment in so many ways could you see past Frankie Worthy and that goal against Ipswich? If only it had been the winner instead of just a consolation. 🥴 It wasn't a consolidation when he scored. It was either an equaliser or it put us in front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leyther_Matt Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 28 minutes ago, Wanderlust said: Had to check after reading this and according to that oracle known as Wiki, Walker scored 44 in 67 appearances and Ricketts 37 in 98 - so not as good but still excellent in the scheme of things. We were lucky to get Walker when we did - just coming into his prime and he came from a Celtic side that were starting to decline, had new ownership and were intent on rebuilding their squad so in that respect they threw the baby out with the bathwater. Plus he had SJM alongside him to help him regain his earlier form and confidence. 16 minutes ago, DazBob said: Ricketts played and scored at a higher level than Walker. He could and should have played in the top flight for a long time. He had all the physical attributes to do so, but clearly not the mental fortitude. Also worth considering how often Ricketts started on the bench, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted September 15, 2023 Moderators Share Posted September 15, 2023 19 minutes ago, DazBob said: Ricketts played and scored at a higher level than Walker. He could and should have played in the top flight for a long time. He had all the physical attributes to do so, but clearly not the mental fortitude. Walker was a fantastic watch, a lovely footballer and a cracking fella by all accounts Ricketts was on another level Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted September 15, 2023 Moderators Share Posted September 15, 2023 3 minutes ago, Leyther_Matt said: Also worth considering how often Ricketts started on the bench, too. seemed like he never missed some of his goals were unbelievable he lobbed the keeper at hudds from about 10 yards and put your mon elliot on his arse at leicester before nearly uprooting the posts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leyther_Matt Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 49 minutes ago, Casino said: seemed like he never missed some of his goals were unbelievable he lobbed the keeper at hudds from about 10 yards and put your mon elliot on his arse at leicester before nearly uprooting the posts 😂 I think my favourite Ricketts memory is also the first. Came on as a sub against Preston at home after his ban was up and just utterly destroyed them. He was such a genuinely good player, even in the Premier League. Those goals he scored at Utd, Arsenal, Tottenham….proper chef’s kiss stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter RONNIE PHILLIPS Posted September 15, 2023 Site Supporter Share Posted September 15, 2023 You would put your life savings on Ricketts scoring if he was one on one with the keeper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderlust Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 Ricketts had his best time with us getting promotion to the Prem - he was rubbish at Leeds and Boro and although we made a good profit on selling him, I still struggle to forget he was at Boro when they beat us in the League Cup final. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Feelgood Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 (edited) 5 hours ago, RONNIE PHILLIPS said: You would put your life savings on Ricketts scoring if he was one on one with the keeper. That was correct until one day he cocked it up ... & I'm not sure he ever did it again. I remember the day when Sam brought him on, off the bench, & he just strolled about ignoring the game. The sub was subbed after about 15 minutes. I'm not sure he played for us again. Edited September 15, 2023 by Dr. Feelgood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErnestTurnip Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 Not very glamorous but as a youngster was Jim McDonagh and Peter Reid for me, after that probably Gudni and Campo. Had to choose one on this particular night at this particular night would be Gudni. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duck Egg Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 Not necessarily a favourite but this guy must be one of the few ex players who could be sat in my living room and I'd not know who it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatanGreavsie Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 Not sure yon mon's even been mentioned yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeep Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 8 minutes ago, Duck Egg said: Not necessarily a favourite but this guy must be one of the few ex players who could be sat in my living room and I'd not know who it was. Dean Crombie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duck Egg Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 10 minutes ago, jeep said: Dean Crombie? No! A few years after Deano Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger_Dubuis Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 He's a Scouser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
globaldiver Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 38 minutes ago, Duck Egg said: Not necessarily a favourite but this guy must be one of the few ex players who could be sat in my living room and I'd not know who it was. Who is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Feelgood Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 43 minutes ago, Duck Egg said: Not necessarily a favourite but this guy must be one of the few ex players who could be sat in my living room and I'd not know who it was. Robbie Savage ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duck Egg Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 7 minutes ago, globaldiver said: Who is it? Ian Marshall. Changed a bit hasn't he?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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