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Post by Swanny on May 23, 2009 12:14:37 GMT
In the past we've had lots of threads like best Torquay player ever, worse player etc. How about the most POPULAR Torquay player ever ? I am not necessarily talking about their football ability, but more their personality, charm and charisma. A player that really connected with the fans and had a special relationship with them. Someone who brought a smile to your face.
The reason I thought of this is because of Chris Hargreaves. What an absolute hero in so many ways. His commitment and determination to the cause overcoming past disappointments at the ripe old age of 37, and often playing through the pain barrier. His blog makes great reading and he is a real colourful and giving character. A real inspiration to us all. Not to mention his unique Tarzan like looks !
Other very POPULAR players that spring to mind are Big Neville Southall, Derek "The Dude" Dawkins, Kenny Allen. Maybe Dave Caldwell, Rodney Jack or even Kevin Hill. I'm a bit too young to remember Robin Stubbs, and players before him. I'm sure there's many more and I'll be interested to hear yours.
Over to you...
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Post by stewart on May 23, 2009 12:58:18 GMT
Sam Collins
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Post by sam on May 23, 2009 13:38:37 GMT
Colin Bettany
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Post by paulr on May 23, 2009 14:21:41 GMT
Ian Twitchen
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Post by mike on May 23, 2009 14:24:06 GMT
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Post by merse on May 23, 2009 15:31:58 GMT
Well if he is your favourite player at least spell his name correctly Paul.....................it's Twitch In Yes, he really was popular wasn't he; and I played against and with Twitch from fourteen years of age onwards. I remember man marking him successfully like a limpet during one schools cup game and the bugger scored the only goal of the game directly from a free kick from within the centre circle! Whether it was for Teignmouth Secondary and later Grammar, Shaldon Villa, Newton Spurs, England Amateurs or Torquay United the guy gave his all for one hundred per cent of the time, in training too and during off the field "social" events. Not our best player by a long chalk but a very good one, hugely popular and respected and in today's parlance for the benefit of you younger guys out of the same mold as Hilly and Greavsie. I've bumped into him occasionally over the years whether it be watching football or down on Teignmouth seafront and although his mobility is severely restricted and a sobering reminder of just what a toll professional football can take on those who throw themselves into like Twitch did, his take on things is that although he played the game at a time when the financial rewards weren't that great he was privileged to do so and retains his love of the game and enthusiasm for it. A lovely, lovely guy and My personal favourite too!
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Post by jimd on May 23, 2009 16:33:33 GMT
Kevin Hill
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Post by Budleigh on May 23, 2009 16:58:49 GMT
Ian Twitchin...
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Post by paulr on May 23, 2009 17:04:44 GMT
I stand corrected Merse, but it was a long time ago that I last saw his name written down! I totally agree that he was from same mould ( English spelling Merse ! ) as Kevin Hill and both come across as really genuine and honest.
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Post by evertoned on May 23, 2009 20:21:50 GMT
kevin hill the years count
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Post by aussie on May 24, 2009 8:07:52 GMT
The most photographed fan ever aren`t we Eddie, every time I open the bloody paper or turn on the local news there you are ( stomach and all ) staring back at me, it`s like being stalked!!!
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Post by chelstongull on May 24, 2009 8:34:36 GMT
The most photographed fan ever aren`t we Eddie, every time I open the bloody paper or turn on the local news there you are ( stomach and all ) staring back at me, it`s like being stalked!!! Eddies on page 47 of the Sunday Independent as well!!
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Post by aussie on May 24, 2009 8:38:42 GMT
I know, I`m not buying any more news papers now I`m getting scared!
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Post by evertoned on May 24, 2009 18:24:41 GMT
check the torquay website last picture at wembley and 2nd from the end parade in pictures. ;D ;D ;D
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Post by graygull on May 24, 2009 19:38:02 GMT
The fastest winger in the west "our ernie" for us oldies, for the modern era "Mr Torquay" hilly
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