ericofarabia Posted 4 September, 2013 Posted 4 September, 2013 One for the oldies .... Jimmy Melia!! Because of his bald head he really stood out, and was the whipping boy of the day. I remember one cold wet midweek evening game where early on he headed the muddy ball and spent the rest of the evening with his gleaming bald head proudly displaying a muddy imprint of the ball, giving the impression he had some hair!!
Faz Posted 4 September, 2013 Posted 4 September, 2013 Matt Oakley - always split the fan base, but we should have given him the two year contract he wanted.
Stud mark of doom Posted 4 September, 2013 Posted 4 September, 2013 Paul Wotton - the bloke behind us hated him so we always made a bit show of cheering his name, giving him a standing ovation when he was subbed etc.
beatlesaint Posted 4 September, 2013 Posted 4 September, 2013 Carlton Palmer, Neil Heaney and Keith Cassells for me
Micky Posted 4 September, 2013 Posted 4 September, 2013 Neil Shipperly - tried hard, was pants. Jeff Kenna - tried hard, was good. David Armstrong - class. Sent from my HTC One S using Tapatalk 4
CB Saint Posted 4 September, 2013 Posted 4 September, 2013 MR Telfer - did the job he was asked to do with no questions, no complaints and 100% commitment - great pro.
alpine_saint Posted 4 September, 2013 Posted 4 September, 2013 Billy Sharp. Seems the whole board here think he should f**k off 'cos hes crap and he doesnt deserve to be paid the rate the club fairly offered him.
saintrich Posted 4 September, 2013 Posted 4 September, 2013 Ricardo Fuller - I couldn't believe it when we sold him 2 games into the 06/07 season, after scoring 6 in 6 at the back end of the previous season. Jhon Viafara (before he scored two vs Derby and enhanced his repuation) - I remember telling my mate that he was good footballer, not just someone who gets up and down the pitch well, and then watching on in embarrasment as he struggled with a 5 yard passing drill in a warm-up before an away game. Jermaine Wright - He was a solid player in midfield and I thought the stick he got was unfair - he then continued to be played out of position.
jayrivers Posted 4 September, 2013 Posted 4 September, 2013 Paul Wotton - the bloke behind us hated him so we always made a bit show of cheering his name, giving him a standing ovation when he was subbed etc. Always gave 100%. I just remember when he smashed up his mouth towards the end of a game going for a head. Iirc he need several teeth replaced and numerous stitches?
sydenhamssocks Posted 4 September, 2013 Posted 4 September, 2013 I always liked Paul Telfer. Unglamourous, professional and a true cog in the machine. Not a world beater but we could have done with more like him when we were relegated in 04/05. Totally agree . Mind you the way this thread is going he's in danger of becoming popular at last !
sussexsaint Posted 4 September, 2013 Posted 4 September, 2013 Matt Oakley, Joe Tessem and (prepares for flack) Jamie Redknapp, he was genuinely gutted when we went down, still quotes it as his worst moment in football
Prince Jazzbo Posted 4 September, 2013 Posted 4 September, 2013 Jim McCalliog one of best and underated players we ever signed.
UpweySaint Posted 4 September, 2013 Posted 4 September, 2013 I always had a soft spot for Crouch and Super Kev but, perhaps stranger, lloyd james. Always thought he'd make it and was dissapointed to see him drop down the leagues.
Bucks Saint Posted 4 September, 2013 Posted 4 September, 2013 Ulrich van Gobbel. +1 beat me to it (must be a Berkshire thing) Neil Heany Gordon Watson Dave Beasant
dellboypete Posted 4 September, 2013 Posted 4 September, 2013 One for the oldies .... Jimmy Melia!! Because of his bald head he really stood out, and was the whipping boy of the day. I remember one cold wet midweek evening game where early on he headed the muddy ball and spent the rest of the evening with his gleaming bald head proudly displaying a muddy imprint of the ball, giving the impression he had some hair!! I was going to say the same - he was a great midfield player for us when we got into the 1st Div for the first time. He was in his twilight years but he still had the brain of a (almost) genius and was one of the key reasons we stayed up in the first couple of years.
Lets B Avenue Posted 4 September, 2013 Posted 4 September, 2013 I was going to say the same - he was a great midfield player for us when we got into the 1st Div for the first time. He was in his twilight years but he still had the brain of a (almost) genius and was one of the key reasons we stayed up in the first couple of years. I've read some complete rubbish on here at times (usually posted by Glasgow Saint) but this is right up there with the very best. Congratulations.
austsaint Posted 4 September, 2013 Posted 4 September, 2013 Kevin Phillips and Ricardo Fuller were both top strikers for us; and much maligned.
Cabrone Posted 4 September, 2013 Posted 4 September, 2013 Ali Dia was a bit of a laugh. OK so he couldn't play for toffee but come on, if anyone on here was offered a chance to have a go in the first team you'd jump at it too. Got to admire the guy's nerve. Also don't mind Fox, the man's a regular whipping boy on here but I think he's a perfectly adequate back up (emphasis on the words 'back up').
terrypward Posted 4 September, 2013 Posted 4 September, 2013 Paul Williams for me - a couple of no nonsense hoofs and I thought he was a hero. Just had a bit of stiff competition for a place in the side.
thefuriousb Posted 4 September, 2013 Posted 4 September, 2013 Always enjoyed seeing Fabrice "style over substance" Fernandez on the pitch. Also thought Jermaine Wright was half decent, albeit rather unstylish, and didn't deserve half the criticism he got. Give the ball to Fernandez in stoppage time, when we were leading, and that was as good as the game won. He was great at running in circles.
saint-ross Posted 4 September, 2013 Posted 4 September, 2013 Saganowski in his first season with us. Really thought we had one hell of a striker, shame it didnt continue.
SuperMikey Posted 4 September, 2013 Posted 4 September, 2013 Billy Sharp. Seems the whole board here think he should f**k off 'cos hes crap and he doesnt deserve to be paid the rate the club fairly offered him.
lifeintheslowlane Posted 4 September, 2013 Posted 4 September, 2013 Believe it or not Bobby Stokes. In the run-up to the Cup Final he took a huge amount of stick for not being able to put the ball away. He was always on the spot but was going through a lean spell and the goal keeper would save with his legs or a shot would go agonisingly wide. I stuck with him. ...and the rest is...well you know the rest.
Dimond Geezer Posted 4 September, 2013 Posted 4 September, 2013 Gerry Forrest, very underrated, but Mr dependable.
HK_Phoey Posted 4 September, 2013 Posted 4 September, 2013 Too young at the time to remember if he was popular or not but at the time we had a number of big names, Keegan, Channon Ball etc but One of my favorite players at the time was Malcolm Waldron. Also quite like Dave Puckett as well.
Colinjb Posted 4 September, 2013 Posted 4 September, 2013 Kevin Phillips and Ricardo Fuller were both top strikers for us; and much maligned. Sewpa Kev was popular while here but left very much under a cloud. Totally agree about Fuller though, he was treated terribly by the fanbase, his goals at the back end of 05/06 (Six from six games) after returning from loan at Ipswich propelled us to safety under Burley.
Saint Mikey Posted 4 September, 2013 Posted 4 September, 2013 Iain Dowie in my youth. I thought he did OK and tried hard, although didn't always have the quality. Remember a couple of great goals, particularly in a home win v Villa... In the recent past, probably Phillips. Scored some great goals for us, never understand the reception he gets.
sussexsaint Posted 4 September, 2013 Posted 4 September, 2013 Always admired David Armstrong, think he was overlooked a little at the time as he was in such great company
EastleighSoulBoy Posted 4 September, 2013 Posted 4 September, 2013 Mad Dog Chaplow, loved his enthusiasm but some didn't rate him. Frank Saul was one from the 60s, he was the make weight in the Chivers deal. A real scapegoat.
Mikey88 Posted 4 September, 2013 Posted 4 September, 2013 Ken Monkou anyone? If only for that goal against Norwich!
CB Fry Posted 4 September, 2013 Posted 4 September, 2013 Ken Monkou anyone? If only for that goal against Norwich! Monkou was very popular anyway.
Mikey88 Posted 4 September, 2013 Posted 4 September, 2013 Monkou was very popular anyway. Apologies didn't read the title properly!
CB Fry Posted 4 September, 2013 Posted 4 September, 2013 Apologies didn't read the title properly! No worries....anyone who mentions that Norwich game is okay with me. Brilliant!
KelvinsRightGlove Posted 4 September, 2013 Posted 4 September, 2013 I liked Pele Not really sure why. Probably just for the name.
Berudenot2 Posted 4 September, 2013 Posted 4 September, 2013 Eric Martin Always impressed by his response to some banter from us nippers behind the goal. " Fnck off you wee bast*rds "
corky morris Posted 4 September, 2013 Posted 4 September, 2013 Matt Oakley & Anders Svensson for me. Both really good footballers who retained the ball really well.
Denzil Posted 4 September, 2013 Posted 4 September, 2013 I always liked Patrick Colleter after he snapped Gus Poyet in half at the Dell.
the scud Posted 4 September, 2013 Posted 4 September, 2013 Another one for me is Andrew Davies. He was fantastic when he came in on loan from Middlesbrough. Injuries started to occur once signed after his loan.
Brussels Saint Posted 4 September, 2013 Posted 4 September, 2013 Saganowski for me, but then I've always preferred the disinterested, occasional moments quality type players, than the give it 100% effort making the best use of their limited ability types like Telfer. I might have more respect for the Telfers, but I watch football for the joy of players like Ginola.
Burnsie Posted 4 September, 2013 Posted 4 September, 2013 Paul Telfer all day long - great basic technique, worked hard for the team, allowed others to play. Paul Williams had a ggreat few months when he first arrived, and more recently I was always impressed by Chaplow
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 4 September, 2013 Posted 4 September, 2013 Fred Kemp from the 60s and Tony Funnell from the 70s were two players the fans loved but Ted Bates and Lawrie McMenemy did not.
BARCELONASAINT Posted 4 September, 2013 Posted 4 September, 2013 Ali Dia, never got the game time to prove his worth!.....you have to love him for making complete idiots out of those responsible for his signing
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