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General Category => Altrincham FC First Team => Topic started by: Jimmy Hill on November 14, 2016, 07:49:30 PM

Title: If you could bring back one Alty player to get us out of this mess...
Post by: Jimmy Hill on November 14, 2016, 07:49:30 PM
...who would it be?

No one is allowed to say Nicky Clee.
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Post by: VofD on November 14, 2016, 07:54:18 PM
" The Dunc "
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Post by: Paul Cain's Chip Pan on November 14, 2016, 07:58:00 PM
Eddie Hussin.
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Post by: bigedd on November 14, 2016, 08:01:58 PM
Kingy
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Post by: TheCultOfIanTunnacliffe on November 14, 2016, 08:09:06 PM


If the peerless Tunna was otherwise engaged, I would instead opt for Jeff Johnson.

He could play as a central defender, wide midfielder or striker.



 
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Post by: robininstockport on November 14, 2016, 08:15:42 PM
Jake Moult
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Post by: Timperley The Best on November 14, 2016, 08:16:19 PM
Duncan , he's scored a cracker on bt sport for England under 21 tonight
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Post by: Mausoleum Alty on November 14, 2016, 08:29:17 PM
Paul Showler
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Post by: Toff Apple on November 14, 2016, 08:56:45 PM
Val Owen
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Post by: taxi Phil on November 14, 2016, 09:32:31 PM
Mick Carmody...we need guts not flair
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Post by: York Alty is back on November 14, 2016, 09:37:35 PM
Mark Maddox.
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Post by: roytonmike on November 14, 2016, 09:59:50 PM
Graham Barrow - capable of both frightening the opposition and passing a ball
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Post by: distancetraveller on November 14, 2016, 10:03:10 PM
Paddy Mulvey, one of the best wingers we ever had.

Plus Jackie Swindles to knock em in

Happy days.
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Post by: Sarf London Alty on November 14, 2016, 10:18:14 PM
The Chris Timmons and Paul Ellender CB partnership from 98-99.

But just Ellender if pushed.
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Post by: distancetraveller on November 14, 2016, 10:23:03 PM
Les Campbell
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Post by: Leon on November 14, 2016, 10:27:12 PM
Didn't you star this exact thread a while back? The answer was then and is now John King.
Title: Re: If you could bring back one Alty player to get us out of this mess...
Post by: Jimmy Hill on November 14, 2016, 10:39:44 PM
Didn't you star this exact thread a while back? The answer was then and is now John King.

Possibly. Although the answer could be different under these new, terrible circumstances.
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Post by: alty.fc on November 14, 2016, 10:41:03 PM
John king for 3 reasons

1. Hard as nails and took no sh*t
2. Loved the fans and bled alty
3. Don't need a third the 2 above are the reasons
Title: Re: If you could bring back one Alty player to get us out of this mess...
Post by: alty.fc on November 14, 2016, 10:43:17 PM
Sing a song of sixpence a pocket full of Rye
4 and 20 blackbirds baked in a pie
When the pie was open the birds began to sing
We are alty super Alty we've got jonny king
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Post by: alty.fc on November 14, 2016, 10:51:39 PM
https://youtu.be/a3VAu91dMMQ 26 and 29 minutes

Night all
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Post by: Bath Alty on November 14, 2016, 10:56:44 PM
On current form no question, this lad (clip from today's match)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMtIaO_bfmw

we still might not win due to letting more than even he can score but that would take more than one player to fix.  at least with Dunc back we'd have something to put a smile on our faces
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Post by: dunhamalty on November 14, 2016, 11:31:53 PM
For me it has to be Colin Little in his Alty prime. Even at his age now he would probably be one of our better players!
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Post by: GolfRoader on November 15, 2016, 12:14:10 AM
Ryan Shotton would certainly tighten us up a bit at the back
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Post by: Ashley Alty on November 15, 2016, 09:46:34 AM
Bring back Duncan Watmore campaign.  He can even bring his own kit with him  ;)

Scott Leather anyone?
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Post by: Teasierbeaver on November 15, 2016, 10:56:28 AM
Ricky Harris, Carmo, Eddie Hussin

Any of those.
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Post by: York Alty is back on November 15, 2016, 11:06:44 AM
Great names.
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Post by: ManagementGuru on November 15, 2016, 11:17:24 AM
You want bite?  Officially harder than Kingy: Gerry Casey
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Post by: andrewflynn on November 15, 2016, 11:31:03 AM
Duncan Watmore.
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Post by: RocketDan on November 15, 2016, 01:16:28 PM
Before my time, but Jackie Swindells would be my first pick. His goal scoring record in the mid 60's is phenomenal - 82 goals in his first full season at Alty.

Would love to see him as his peak, playing upfront with Reeves.  Obviously we'd still concede loads of goals but could always win few games 5-4
Title: Re: If you could bring back one Alty player to get us out of this mess...
Post by: York Alty is back on November 15, 2016, 01:42:38 PM
Before my time, but Jackie Swindells would be my first pick. His goal scoring record in the mid 60's is phenomenal - 82 goals in his first full season at Alty.

Would love to see him as his peak, playing upfront with Reeves.  Obviously we'd still concede loads of goals but could always win few games 5-4

Can you define the word in bold please. What on earth does it mean?
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Post by: Cheadle Hulme Alty on November 15, 2016, 02:22:27 PM
I know many on here will find this unbelievable but I propose Kyle Perry!

In my belief getting rid of Kyle was the start of our continuing downfall. From what I'd heard he was fantastic in the dressing room and was a big (no pun intended) factor in the superb team spirit we had a couple of years or so ago.

What compounded it even more was Sinnott signing that w@nker Rankine, who I think destroyed the team spirit within the first month or so of last season and which we've never recovered and is so alarmingly lacking with this team.

I wouldn't actually be against re-signing him now.....Reevesy worked well off him and I'm sure he would offer more than Hobson and Marsh. We can also reunite the Stubblemelt two next year when Masha gets released....hopefully he'll have spent his time in the gym getting fit and would be a superb centre back in the glue league.
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Post by: ManagementGuru on November 15, 2016, 03:01:58 PM
Good call Cheadle Hulme.

Probably quicker than my suggestion of Gerry Casey too
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Post by: Ballers on November 15, 2016, 03:15:19 PM
Before my time, but Jackie Swindells would be my first pick. His goal scoring record in the mid 60's is phenomenal - 82 goals in his first full season at Alty.

Would love to see him as his peak, playing upfront with Reeves.  Obviously we'd still concede loads of goals but could always win few games 5-4

Jackie was a bit of a poacher though I understand.

So we'd probably stick him on the bench for 3 months...
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Post by: Alty Bri on November 15, 2016, 03:31:16 PM
You're not alone Cheadle Hulme Alty. There were a number of us on Saturday wishing for a Kyle Perry type player.
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Post by: shelmers on November 15, 2016, 04:03:55 PM
Cavell coo
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Post by: taxi Phil on November 15, 2016, 04:32:37 PM
Before my time, but Jackie Swindells would be my first pick. His goal scoring record in the mid 60's is phenomenal - 82 goals in his first full season at Alty.

Would love to see him as his peak, playing upfront with Reeves.  Obviously we'd still concede loads of goals but could always win few games 5-4

Jackie was a bit of a poacher though I understand.

So we'd probably stick him on the bench for 3 months...

Definitely a poacher Ballers.....and a great finisher. But these days his lack of pace would have blunted him.
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Post by: CB on November 15, 2016, 04:49:08 PM
Before my time, but Jackie Swindells would be my first pick. His goal scoring record in the mid 60's is phenomenal - 82 goals in his first full season at Alty.

Would love to see him as his peak, playing upfront with Reeves.  Obviously we'd still concede loads of goals but could always win few games 5-4

Jackie was a bit of a poacher though I understand.

So we'd probably stick him on the bench for 3 months...

Definitely a poacher Ballers.....and a great finisher. But these days his lack of pace would have blunted him.

You could always stick a speedy full back up front to help him out.
Title: Re: If you could bring back one Alty player to get us out of this mess...
Post by: Cheadle Hulme Alty on November 15, 2016, 04:54:30 PM
Before my time, but Jackie Swindells would be my first pick. His goal scoring record in the mid 60's is phenomenal - 82 goals in his first full season at Alty.

Would love to see him as his peak, playing upfront with Reeves.  Obviously we'd still concede loads of goals but could always win few games 5-4

Jackie was a bit of a poacher though I understand.

So we'd probably stick him on the bench for 3 months...

Definitely a poacher Ballers.....and a great finisher. But these days his lack of pace would have blunted him.
Sadly I don't think Jackie would have even made it as far as playing for Alty in the modern game and was certainly "of his time", however a superb player and his 6 goals in the Cheshire League Championship clinching game at Chester is something I'll never forget.
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Post by: PaulClementsLaments on November 15, 2016, 05:09:15 PM
Slightly off track and I'm sure someone will correct me if I've got my facts wrong but one player I remember having a great impact on a struggling Alty side was Carl Dyson at the tail end of the 87-88 season. As I remember it, Jeff Johnson had taken over from the Tommy Docherty managerial debacle and after a few solid and promising results, the team was in freefall with a 1-4 stuffing at home to Runcorn in the CSC semi 1st leg the lowest point and performance (Nicky Daws debut I think, had a nightmare at fullback with Mark Carter in close opposition). Anyway, I seem to remember Dyson came into the team then and, while he wasn't the best player ever, he was something different and suddenly sparked the team into a decent end of season run and he got a few goals too. 

We could also do with a Keith Russell BEFORE he signed for us... top goalscorer when he was on loan to us, as good as Darren Royle once he'd signed a contract...

Paul
Title: Re: If you could bring back one Alty player to get us out of this mess...
Post by: York Alty is back on November 15, 2016, 06:12:22 PM
Good call Cheadle Hulme.

Probably quicker than my suggestion of Gerry Casey too

If you want some of the stuff we desperately need - determination, charachter, strength, commitment and ability for the level then Kyle Perry is absolutely bang on the money right now.
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Post by: Hemel Alty on November 15, 2016, 07:25:10 PM
Joe Pritchard
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Post by: Bangor on Dee Robin on November 15, 2016, 07:37:58 PM
A fit Brendan Burke or failing that Carmo
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Post by: bighairedmike on November 15, 2016, 07:50:48 PM
Considering we are lacking someone in midfield with bite, but also the ability to pick a pass, plus we lack a genuine aerial threat at set pieces Lewis Chalmers would fit all three categories. I don't think he'd be the answer to all of our problems, but I genuinely think it would be a start.
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Post by: Mausoleum Alty on November 15, 2016, 07:57:48 PM
A fit Brendan Burke or failing that Carmo

Was he ever fit?!
Title: Re: If you could bring back one Alty player to get us out of this mess...
Post by: taxi Phil on November 15, 2016, 08:56:59 PM
Joe Pritchard

With a midfield of Barrow, Pritchard, Carmody, and King, we could afford to keep our present back four since they'd seldom have any work to do !
Title: Re: If you could bring back one Alty player to get us out of this mess...
Post by: York Alty is back on November 15, 2016, 09:54:48 PM
Joe Pritchard

With a midfield of Barrow, Pritchard, Carmody, and King, we could afford to keep our present back four since they'd seldom have any work to do !

Play a rush keeper too.
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Post by: Graham Bennetts Perm on November 16, 2016, 10:45:23 AM
Straight in at number 5: Paul Ellender, and unhesitatingly onto the subs' bench, the moderately great supersub himself, Dickie Landon....
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Post by: Teasierbeaver on November 16, 2016, 10:54:44 AM
Straight in at number 5: Paul Ellender, and unhesitatingly onto the subs' bench, the moderately great supersub himself, Dickie Landon....

Peak Landon and Reeves would be frightening in this league!

Ellender great shout
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Post by: wayno on November 17, 2016, 04:13:46 PM
Before my time, but Jackie Swindells would be my first pick. His goal scoring record in the mid 60's is phenomenal - 82 goals in his first full season at Alty.

Would love to see him as his peak, playing upfront with Reeves.  Obviously we'd still concede loads of goals but could always win few games 5-4

Can you define the word in bold please. What on earth does it mean?
it's something we used to try to do years ago . But it's hard work and you can hurt your toes doing it.  So we sacked it off