Roversider Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 After the glorious result last night I thought about how many 'cult' heroes we have in the team now, there seems to be an abundance. Usually in the past I can only pick at one or two at most in any of our team at a time. My definition of a cult hero is that they have big hearts, give 110% and always raise a grin when they are in action. Got to say that our two centre-backs fall into that category, we're the only team with an Admiral rather than a mere Captain in the craggy jawed Ryan Nelsen and then there is BIG Chris Samba. Wait 'til he's finished growing. Whan Savage is fit I think he also fits the bill. Tugay stands out, I love the man to death for his ability and commitment and it's always worth seeing him shaking as many hands as possible when he's substituted. As for the past how about Nicky Reid? I remember him tackling his way up the pitch from the Darwen End before finally putting the ball out for an opposition goal-kick. Loads of effort, sadly lacking a little sophistication. And then there was Jim Branagan who was one of the harder players to wear Blue and White. Finally, one of my all-time favourites, David Speedie - one season to make himself a legend. Anyway, those are just a few of my thoughts - any to add or change of definition? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Kai Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 There's only one..... Shefki Kuqi!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Jupiter Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 Super Atkins! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillC Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 Barry Endean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adopted scouser Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 Scott Sellars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrone Shoelaces Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 There's been loads but a particular favourite- Ken Knighton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike at picture Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 Andy Kennedy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Billy Castell Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 This is as good a place as any to ask this-hy is Jason Wilcox called Handbag? To refer to cult heroes, would Henning Berg, Paul Warhurst or Colin Hendry qualify? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue/white Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 I nominate Jordan. . Failing that one, how about: Nissa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roversider Posted March 1, 2007 Author Share Posted March 1, 2007 This is as good a place as any to ask this-hy is Jason Wilcox called Handbag? To refer to cult heroes, would Henning Berg, Paul Warhurst or Colin Hendry qualify? The first time I heard the nickname 'Handbag' was about John Connelly, an ex-Claret signed from United. Someone suggested that he ran as if he was carrying a handbag but I always thought it was because he couldn't tackle for toffee. As for Wilcox it was probably passed on to him for similar reasons. Agree on big Colin by the way, showing your bum definitely counts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roversmum Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 The one, the only................................ GRABBI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Castell Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 First of all Roversmum, I'd point out the word 'hero' in the title, and thats cult, with an L...................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roversmum Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 Exactly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McClarky Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 Howard Gayle, the best goal celebrator of all time and he scored a fair few. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianb Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 I always remember Gayle for the recognition of fans at away games. At the final whistle he would always go right over to the away end and applaud the support. We would do likewise. Yellows, yellows, yellows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flopsy Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 My missus fancied the pants of Grabbi, he always used to warm up in front of our seats and all the women in the stand were sat there drooling. Anyroad hero's to me Super Atkins Craig Short Oo Colin Hendry Tugay Berkovic (I loved the little guy and was gutted when he left - still we got Tugs. Which was nice) Mark Hughes (just for the Worthy Cup final if nothing else) Andy Cole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cocker Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Lars Boehinan (sorry about the spelling) I used to tell everyone he was better than Romario Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdpillar Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 BEEMO! BEEMO! BEEMO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugg Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Got to be Colin Hendry of past teams for me. Shearer at the time was the biggest cult hero of all when he played for us, although when he left some people ended up booing him. The biggest cult hero in the team now for me is Big Brad. I love the guy, he always gives everything, he loves the club, a proper true professional and it helps that he's rather good When a vital goal goes in he celebrates like he's scored it. What a guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AggyBlue Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 BEEMO! BEEMO! BEEMO! A true legend. The Blackburn End sang that for years after he left for any bad miss. Ha ha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernrover Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 What about Alan Wright?! "Lift him up, lift him up, lift him up" Sang to him when he couldnt see over the balcony after we won the playoff way back when.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrowsm Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 There's only one Simon Garner... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waggy Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 MY NAMESAKE WE'VE GOT DAVID WAGSTAFFE ON THE WING DAVID-DAVID WAGSTAFFE ON THE WING WAGGY 'WAGGY' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAPT KAYOS Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Andy Kennedy I thought it was cult hero or could it be me just misreading Anyway agree with GAYLE but could add more dependent upon how you see it GARNER/MAIL/KEELEY/SELLARS/GENNOE/WINDY/BROTHERSTON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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