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Discussion in 'Watford' started by oldfrenchhorn, Sep 2, 2021.

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  1. J T Bodbo

    J T Bodbo Well-Known Member

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    Ian bolton certainly . Tony Coton ? What about Tony Currie ?Genius. Cliff Holton ? I suppose it depends on the criteria
     
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    J T Bodbo, Jun 11, 2022
  2. Markthehorn

    Markthehorn Well-Known Member

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    Each position was chosen by a player who was on the Hive so naturally a lot of selections are for team-mate they played with or maybe aware of.
     
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  3. andytoprankin

    andytoprankin Well-Known Member

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    I agree with you on Bolton. Tony Coton was a phenomenal keeper - but we’ve always had some truly top keepers. I think Benny Boy just pips Tony, but I would appreciate it if someone else can break the news to Big TC - I would, but I have a note from my Mum.
     
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  4. Hornet-Fez

    Hornet-Fez Well-Known Member

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    Wasn't sure where to put this...
     
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    Hornet-Fez, Jun 14, 2022
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  5. Bolton's Boots

    Bolton's Boots Well-Known Member

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    I love how the 'Deeney' shot actually missed...<laugh>
     
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    Bolton's Boots, Jun 14, 2022
  6. yorkshirehornet

    yorkshirehornet Well-Known Member

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    Whocares!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
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    yorkshirehornet, Jun 21, 2022
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  7. andytoprankin

    andytoprankin Well-Known Member

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    Just noticed Elton’s tie is one that was released in recent years and is in my regular repertoire…
     
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    andytoprankin, Jun 30, 2022
  8. Hornet-Fez

    Hornet-Fez Well-Known Member

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    bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-61983050

    Blimey!
     
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    Hornet-Fez, Jul 8, 2022
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    Hornet-Fez Well-Known Member

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  10. Markthehorn

    Markthehorn Well-Known Member

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    Couple of decent goals here..

    Although 2 from the same player in the same game against us too!

     
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    Markthehorn, Jul 27, 2022
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  11. Bolton's Boots

    Bolton's Boots Well-Known Member

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    How Wallace's goal beat JB's I'll never know...
     
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    Bolton's Boots, Jul 27, 2022
  12. andytoprankin

    andytoprankin Well-Known Member

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    I thought Wilf’s was technically pretty bloody good, too.
     
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    andytoprankin, Jul 27, 2022
  13. andytoprankin

    andytoprankin Well-Known Member

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    My Dad spoke to me about this today. He said it was crazy that Taffy Davies didn’t get a mention.
     
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  14. Bolton's Boots

    Bolton's Boots Well-Known Member

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    How many goals did this Fab Four score for us?

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    Bolton's Boots, Aug 2, 2022
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    Bolton's Boots Well-Known Member

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    To answer my own question - 471 all up.
     
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  16. Charlie Livesey was my hero

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  17. Charlie Livesey was my hero

    Charlie Livesey was my hero Well-Known Member

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    We certainly had some great Goalkeepers, what about Pat Jennings, Mickey Walker and David James?
     
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    Charlie Livesey was my hero, Aug 2, 2022
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    David James debut season was sensational. He lost his way a little with the law changes but that was long after he left us.
    Best all time? TC for me. Not even worthy of debate so far as I'm concerned.
     
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    Hornet-Fez, Aug 2, 2022
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  19. andytoprankin

    andytoprankin Well-Known Member

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    I never saw Mike Walker play (other than video), Pat Jennings I remember as unbelievable, one of the all time greats of any club. David James was most often a colossus, then occasionally forehead-smackingly weak. Andy Rankin was sublime in my memories of him.
    Do you remember Taffy Davies, whom I spoke of earlier (obvs not as a keeper!)
     
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  20. J T Bodbo

    J T Bodbo Well-Known Member

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    TC for me too. A story. I played hockey in South Cheshire. Whilst relaxing after a hard game against Fodens ( the hockey club lasted longer then the firm) in their clubhouse, I noticed a Watford pennant. Why ? It turned out that GT had asked the great referee Don Shaw if he knew of a club/location near the NW where WFC could use on the morning of a match in the area - Manchester/Liverpool etc. Shaw, who lived in Sandbach - home of Fodens & ERF - recommended the sports club. And, said the man behind the bar, they are coming up this w/e - Everton at Goodison. Well. I went along on the Sat morning, with 2 sons, and a close WFC friend from Uni days - Mike Rance ,(now a Macc FC legend and MBE for services etc ) with his two sons. Hang on, I'll get to the point. Wandered into the club ground - nothing like security in the 80's. There they were - MY TEAM - doing drills practices etc in front of GT, coaching staff, er one of him. We stood and watched. Amazingly, the best footballer in view, with dribbles, passes, flicks , tricks nutmegs, lobs, and amazing athleticism was one TC ! Never spent a minute in goal. Wonderful morning. I still have the photo of GT with the 4 lads that he let us take. Treasured !!

    If you want more, I'll tell you about my first - and only - international football appearance. I'm still wating for it to be recognised by UEFA.
     
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    J T Bodbo, Aug 2, 2022
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