Up the Clarets Hall of Fame
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Up the Clarets Hall of Fame
Given there is little football to write about, I thought I might introduce the Up the Clarets Hall of Fame and would like your thoughts on who you think should be inducted. The only criteria is they must be ex-Clarets and can be dead or alive.
Not sure how it will work just yet but over time we can build up a hall of fame of some of the most iconic players to have represented our club.
Not sure how it will work just yet but over time we can build up a hall of fame of some of the most iconic players to have represented our club.
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Gary Parkinson is my offering.
The memory of Wembley still a favourite moment for me.
The memory of Wembley still a favourite moment for me.
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Tommy Boyle. Allan Brown. Jimmy Mac. Hart Potts. Sean Dyche and Bob Lord if non players are included. Your gonna need a big hall CT
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Sir Raymond Pointer
my favourite Claret!
pivotal player for the Clarets during the Championship period and beyond
2 goals for England in 3 Internationals
my favourite Claret!
pivotal player for the Clarets during the Championship period and beyond
2 goals for England in 3 Internationals
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Ian Britton. The smallest man on the pitch rose highest when it mattered in THE most important game our club has, or ever will play.
I will also add the manager that day, Mr Burnley. Brian Miller. When all around him were losing their heads.... Also 12 months later he became the only man to walk out at Wembley as a player and manager for us.
I will also add the manager that day, Mr Burnley. Brian Miller. When all around him were losing their heads.... Also 12 months later he became the only man to walk out at Wembley as a player and manager for us.
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the oldies...Bob Kelly...Jerry Dawson...
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Billy Hamilton for me. (Someone already nicked Peter Noble, to me as a young lad learning the game, he had EVERYTHING)
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Trevor steven for me
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Martin Dobson.
Ralph Coates.
Ralph Coates.
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One unsung hero is Tommy Cummings. After our near demise, in 1987, he led the campaign for Burnley to rise again.
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Well I knew Tommy well and he was a good bloke but as for leading a campaign for us to rise again, no way. They used his name as much as anything because he was chairman at the time of the Ex-Clarets, but the whole campaign was run by Jack Butterfield.
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Tripps, parky, eyres, Britton, Wade and Dyche would be amongst the first inductees for me I'll let the older people decide on who should be there from the pre 80's teams.
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I think Harry Potts also appeared as a player and a manager at Wembley in 47 and 62.Herts Clarets wrote: ↑Sun Mar 22, 2020 2:07 pmIan Britton. The smallest man on the pitch rose highest when it mattered in THE most important game our club has, or ever will play.
I will also add the manager that day, Mr Burnley. Brian Miller. When all around him were losing their heads.... Also 12 months later he became the only man to walk out at Wembley as a player and manager for us.
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Well Chairman of the Ex Clarets says something and using one's name and giving interviews to rally folk, is a leadership role and if Mr Butterfield did lots of work, too, then thanks to him as well.ClaretTony wrote: ↑Sun Mar 22, 2020 4:58 pmWell I knew Tommy well and he was a good bloke but as for leading a campaign for us to rise again, no way. They used his name as much as anything because he was chairman at the time of the Ex-Clarets, but the whole campaign was run by Jack Butterfield.
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Oops sorry,just thought they deserved a mention.ClaretTony wrote: ↑Sun Mar 22, 2020 5:01 pmYou can rule all three of those out - they don't fit the criteria
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I havent got a clue why! Ill butt out of this thread.
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Tommy Cummings was my idol in the 1950’s and he continued to be a stalwart into the early 60’s. He was not an “unsung” hero in his pomp - it is just that so few people remember him at his best. His goal against Newcastle remains my favourite.
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If Sean Dyche doesn't fit the criteria, simply revisit the criteria.
Oh and perhaps add Barry Kilby
Oh and perhaps add Barry Kilby
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Indeed, particularly one special season, 1926/27 I think, when we finished 5th in Division One and your Grandad played a very big part.
Bert Freeman
Brian Pilkington.
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So,so many. But choosing just one I'll go for the goal machine, Willie Irvine.
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The mid-late 1970s were my formative years - a mixture of good and not so good but there are several stand-out players from that era - trying not to duplicate those already mentioned:
Alan Stevenson
Keith Newton
Leighton James
Tony Morley - not with us for that long but thought he was a real talent and achieved great things with Villa
Alan Stevenson
Keith Newton
Leighton James
Tony Morley - not with us for that long but thought he was a real talent and achieved great things with Villa
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I can't believe that we've got so far into this thread and Brian Miller hasn't been mentioned.
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He's there, BOT, in post#5.Bin Ont Turf wrote: ↑Sun Mar 22, 2020 8:53 pmI can't believe that we've got so far into this thread and Brian Miller hasn't been mentioned.
Can't see Jimmy Adamson though.
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Surprised not seen Brian O’Neil mentioned.
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Sorry I misread the title, thought it said Hall of Shame
Sorry I misread the title, thought it said Hall of Shame
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He didn’t get anywhere near enough votes. I voted for him and he was the only player I voted for who didn’t make it. The six players chosen from that group were Willie Irvine, Ralph Coates, Frank Casper, Leighton James, Martin Dobson & Peter Noble. O’Neil was 8th behind Andy Lochhead.Royboyclaret wrote: ↑Sun Mar 22, 2020 9:52 pmI think Brian may also have been the surprise omission on the "Our Turf Moor Heroes" photos at the ground.
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Fair play. Looking at that list O'Neil would certainly have been in exalted company.ClaretTony wrote: ↑Sun Mar 22, 2020 10:00 pmHe didn’t get anywhere near enough votes. I voted for him and he was the only player I voted for who didn’t make it. The six players chosen from that group were Willie Irvine, Ralph Coates, Frank Casper, Leighton James, Martin Dobson & Peter Noble. O’Neil was 8th behind Andy Lochhead.
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Oh yes.Royboyclaret wrote: ↑Sun Mar 22, 2020 9:24 pmHe's there, BOT, in post#5.
Can't see Jimmy Adamson though.
I do beg Herts' pardon.
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Ralph Coates & Brian O’Neil.
The best two players I have ever seen wearing a Claret & Blue shirt.
The best two players I have ever seen wearing a Claret & Blue shirt.
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Tommy Boyle appears higher up the thread but can I add George Halley and Willie Watson to complete perhaps the most famous half-back line in our history. Maybe also to consider other players than Alan Brown within the "Iron Curtain" defence of 1947.
CT, is there a maximum number you have in mind for the Hall of Fame?........Unsurprisingly I think 29 of the 31 "Our Turf Moor Heroes" round the ground have been put forward on this thread.
CT, is there a maximum number you have in mind for the Hall of Fame?........Unsurprisingly I think 29 of the 31 "Our Turf Moor Heroes" round the ground have been put forward on this thread.