The non-heroes we remember

[Thedelldays]

Ronnie Ekelund - Loved that headed goal after MLT's shot came back off the post and crossbar

 

Against Ipswich?

[terry hurlock]

Neil Shipperley.

[Lazlo78]

Not surprisingly there are many different suggestions - I could have made the original post clearer. For instance, a short explanation next to the name suggested would help others follow the reasoning behind the choice.

 

Also I'd say that players like Peach and Benali have played too many games to only be defined by one or two moments before returning to obscurity. To me, they are recognised as a significant part of the history of SFC.

 

Stern John is an excellent shout because of that final game of the season. Alan Blayney too for that save. Miller and Wright for their brief stints during our dark years... Many more good suggestions

[SNSUN]

Bang up to date, and Tadanari Lee for his cracking goal against Derby last season.

 

Oh, and I was there for that Wayne Thomas strike against Ipswich. The one and only time my missus has ever cheered a goal for Saints! (Being a Norwich fan...)

 

Ooh, and the David Hughes bicycle kick against QPR- a good player whose career was cut short by injury.

Edited 14 February, 2013 by SNSUN

[Mr_Red]

Would agree with Blayney, Hughes bicycle kick, Stern John and the Saeijs (sp?) rocket.

 

Those that have played for longer but I have one lasting memory of... Prutton for that push, Khalej for THAT tackle, CMFG for the run that made him CMFG, Riise for that own goal, Grobelaar for swinging and missing at a pass back when we played Coventry for my first Saints match... (swear he was match fixing) lucky it went wide, Dodds corner goal against Pompey (that I won £66-1 for... later to be given as an o.g.), Delaps overhead kick, Higginbotham in our relegation season did an amazing overhead kick vs Man Utd, keeper (Barthez I think) didn't know anything about it when he managed to push it over - could have done with a result that day, think Phillips scored a good goal too, Dean Richards for stamping on someone even though he was usually a fair player... Good memories!

[paulwantsapint]

Flash Gordon Watson

He came he scored a few goals then got sold only to have his leg shattered after about 2 games

[Colinjb]

Tomasz Hajto - For honourable services to BOOMING clearances from deep in defence to his countryman Kamil Kosowski 65 yards away on the left wing.

[Badger]

Tony Funnel

 

That is a good choice.

 

Some similarities with Sharp in that he scored the goals to take us up but was never given the chance to prove himself at the top level. Many a rumour that his 'exclusion' once we were promoted had nothing to do with ability etc, but a training ground fracas.

 

Shame.

 

Hugh Fisher

 

But I think Fisher was a bit of a hero, albeit often an unsung one. He was also the target for 'critics' at the time though.

 

David Peach

 

Those old enough will know what I mean

 

Disagree with this choice as Peach was definitely a hero for a few seasons. Very unlucky not to play for England.

 

One of my favourite left backs in Saints history, only Mark Dennis was better (although Shaw has the potential to eclipse both but that's another matter).

[JackFrost]

Not surprisingly there are many different suggestions - I could have made the original post clearer. For instance, a short explanation next to the name suggested would help others follow the reasoning behind the choice.

 

Also I'd say that players like Peach and Benali have played too many games to only be defined by one or two moments before returning to obscurity. To me, they are recognised as a significant part of the history of SFC.

 

Stern John is an excellent shout because of that final game of the season. Alan Blayney too for that save. Miller and Wright for their brief stints during our dark years... Many more good suggestions

 

I also seem to remember John got sent off after two bookable offences - the first of which came after he took his shirt off after celebrating one of his goals

[Lazlo78]

Would agree with Blayney, Hughes bicycle kick, Stern John and the Saeijs (sp?) rocket.

 

Those that have played for longer but I have one lasting memory of... Prutton for that push, Khalej for THAT tackle, CMFG for the run that made him CMFG, Riise for that own goal, Grobelaar for swinging and missing at a pass back when we played Coventry for my first Saints match... (swear he was match fixing) lucky it went wide, Dodds corner goal against Pompey (that I won £66-1 for... later to be given as an o.g.), Delaps overhead kick, Higginbotham in our relegation season did an amazing overhead kick vs Man Utd, keeper (Barthez I think) didn't know anything about it when he managed to push it over - could have done with a result that day, think Phillips scored a good goal too, Dean Richards for stamping on someone even though he was usually a fair player... Good memories!

 

I just googled the Riise goal which led me to a video of Frank Sinclairs three amazing own goals. That got me thinking about Scott Marshall who managed to score an own goal in each of his only two games with us - he ought to be in this thread, but as I had forgotten about him, he must go in the thread about forgotten players instead

[ecuk268]

Disagree with this choice as Peach was definitely a hero for a few seasons. Very unlucky not to play for England.

 

One of my favourite left backs in Saints history, only Mark Dennis was better (although Shaw has the potential to eclipse both but that's another matter).

 

I'd put Mick Mills up there among our best left backs. Maybe a bit past his best when he came to us, but a cultured, calm and intelligent player.

[Ivan Katalinic's 'tache]

Gerry Forrest. Decent right back who had the distinction of losing his place to Ray Wallace.

[doddisalegend]

Michail Antonio.....raw and pacy but not exactly silky skilled scored a peach of a goal against Bristol Rovers in the cup..... only played one season yet was quite popular by the time he left I still keep an eye out on how he is doing at Sheff Wednesday (thier top scorer this season apparently) even now.

[VectisSaint]

Manny Andruszewksi - never really became prominent but seemed to be involved a lot during the days when I went to most games back when we were in Division 2. Always geave his best in defence.

[Badger]

I'd put Mick Mills up there among our best left backs. Maybe a bit past his best when he came to us, but a cultured, calm and intelligent player.

 

Thought he often played right back for us.

[The Mac Attack]

Super sub nicki banger!

[MbaleSaint]

Tomasz Hajto - For honourable services to BOOMING clearances from deep in defence to his countryman Kamil Kosowski 65 yards away on the left wing.

 

The Palin Pass - Pole to Pole.

[Horley CTFC Saint]

Tom Jenkins has a shout for me

[Fowllyd]

Trevor Hebberd. Solid though unspectacular player in several positions, so was a natural substitute in the days when only one was allowed. Second halves of games at the Dell were often punctuated by calls of "Bring on Hebberd!", quickly followed by "Christ, Hebberd, you're shít!" when he actually got on the pitch.

[JackFrost]

Chris Lucketti

 

I remember him signing a short term loan deal with us, he played about 4 games but did brilliantly I seem to recall.

[captain sensible]

Manny Andruszewksi - never really became prominent but seemed to be involved a lot during the days when I went to most games back when we were in Division 2. Always geave his best in defence.

 

Along with the legendary Rugby Boot wearing Buster Crabbe!

[david in sweden]

Trevor Hebberd. Solid though unspectacular player in several positions, so was a natural substitute in the days when only one was allowed. Second halves of games at the Dell were often punctuated by calls of "Bring on Hebberd!", quickly followed by "Christ, Hebberd, you're shít!" when he actually got on the pitch.

 

Lawrie Mac said that he never was " never quite hungry enough" - but it was a bit tough on the lad whose task was to understudy....Alan Ball and Peter Osgood (amongst others.

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He did however, manage 80 odd first team starts, (and played 35 games in season 1979-80) ..and scored a few useful goals- which is more than can be said for some of the others of his generation.