GG Riva Posted October 18, 2021 Report Share Posted October 18, 2021 (edited) The Lifeline`s legends wall, outside the players entrance to the Norrie, has a total of 17 former players on display:- Ian Westwater Willie Callaghan John Lunn Norrie McCathie Andrius Skerla Roy Barry Hamish French Stevie Crawford Charlie Dickson Stewart Petrie John Watson Alex Edwards Andy Tod Ron Mailer Bert Paton and Jim Leishman* Istvan Kozma A fellow fan asked me why Alex Smith`s picture didn`t feature in the display. Since Alex is my favourite player of all time, I suggested it must be an oversight but would make enquiries on his (and my own) behalf. I spoke to a member of the Lifeline Committee before the game on Sat. He explained that because of the limited space on the wall, the Committee was unable to display as many players as it would have liked to, so they chose a selection from different eras in the club`s history. He also added that these players have been on display for 3 or 4 years now and the Committee would be open to the idea of a rotation and replacing some of the pictures with new ones. I see this as an opportunity for us to put forward some suggestions as to which players might be included next time round. Here are mine:- Jock Stein Eddie Connachan Alex Smith Willie Cunningham Geordie Peebles Jackie Sinclair Hugh Robertson Jim Fraser Craig Brewster Barry Nicholson I limited myself to 10 players. Please add your own favourites to this thread. *I noticed that Big Leish`s pic has been damaged by some idiot. Looks like someone has aimed a kick at it. Edited October 18, 2021 by GG Riva 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superally Posted October 18, 2021 Report Share Posted October 18, 2021 Good post, I'll add Istvan Kozma I'll give some thought to the rest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Roy Barry Fan Club Posted October 18, 2021 Report Share Posted October 18, 2021 I might add Alex Ferguson, Craig Robertson, Scott Thomson, Paddy Gardener, Davie Moyes, Alun Evans. From the distant past Andy Wilson and Bobby Skinner. Then Bent Martin and Scott Wilson to complete my ten. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Riva Posted October 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2021 1 hour ago, Superally said: Good post, I'll add Istvan Kozma I'll give some thought to the rest Ha, Kozma's the player I missed out. 😥 Unforgivable, I know. I'll amend my OP now. Thanks, Ally. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number Eleven Posted October 18, 2021 Report Share Posted October 18, 2021 I’ve limited my selection to players I saw playing Hugh Whyte Bobby Robertson Craig Robertson Paul Smith Andy Smith Scott Thomson Scott Wilson Greg Shields Barry Nicholson Gary Mason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digs Posted October 18, 2021 Report Share Posted October 18, 2021 I'd struggle to name 10 Legends that haven't been mentioned already as I think it's an overused term generally speaking but @Nippert666 has to be up there, he was the only player to have received a testimonial other than Norrie in my time watching the Pars (George Cowie aside but his was due to injury). Craig Robertson (who I wasn't actually a particular fan of when he played) should also be there or thereabouts for how he took over the captaincy after Norrie died and led the team to the title in his honour. That task shouldn't ever be understated or forgotten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyboy Posted October 18, 2021 Report Share Posted October 18, 2021 Craig Robertson was fantastic first time round, especially the amount of goals scored from midfield. Oh and Stewart Petrie. George OBoyle was a great player for us, but reckon that wouldn't be a popular choice. Whit aboot Hamish French and Jackie Mac? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piracy Posted October 18, 2021 Report Share Posted October 18, 2021 I'm going to controversial here. First it's Scott Thomson should be there, no questions asked given his service to the club. Regarding Kozma, I'm saying he was an average player for us most of the games he played. He was a talented individual no doubt but from what I can mind he was not consistent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyboy Posted October 18, 2021 Report Share Posted October 18, 2021 Another guy I used to watch in the late 70s was Kenny Thomson. He served us well for a lot of year's. Did he ever get a testimonial? He had some pace to burn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piracy Posted October 18, 2021 Report Share Posted October 18, 2021 Kenny Mackie was a decent striker, played just over a 100 league games with 48 league goals. Plus he was ginger 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deutsch Par Posted October 18, 2021 Report Share Posted October 18, 2021 6 hours ago, Digs said: I'd struggle to name 10 Legends that haven't been mentioned already as I think it's an overused term generally speaking but @Nippert666 has to be up there, he was the only player to have received a testimonial other than Norrie in my time watching the Pars (George Cowie aside but his was due to injury). Craig Robertson (who I wasn't actually a particular fan of when he played) should also be there or thereabouts for how he took over the captaincy after Norrie died and led the team to the title in his honour. That task shouldn't ever be understated or forgotten. Andy Tod also received a testimonial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digs Posted October 18, 2021 Report Share Posted October 18, 2021 8 minutes ago, Deutsche Par said: Andy Tod also received a testimonial. So he did 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piracy Posted October 18, 2021 Report Share Posted October 18, 2021 Yeah big Andy Tod. Son of God apparently, or at least that's how the song went. Good servant to the Pars, and a decent guy as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosythpar Posted October 18, 2021 Report Share Posted October 18, 2021 John Lunn had a testimonial in 1974 vs Rangers/Celtic select side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyboy Posted October 18, 2021 Report Share Posted October 18, 2021 Infact Kenny played more than a few years for us. Did players not get testimonials after 10 years service in the past? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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