Obi1Kenobi0 Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Another vote for Cox's team. I think Deano is the best striker I have seen play for the Rams. I was a bit young to fully appreciate that team. Smith's promotion team had a great blend and real leaders like Stimac and Van der laan. Never fell in love with Billy's team and to be honest never liked him as a person. Out of the current crop of players Brayford is the only one I would put in those two teams from Arthur and Jim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaffsRam Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Who was it that played RB under Cox? Was it Forsyth? Big shoes for Brayford to fill if that's the case. Whilst trying to find out - I discovered that Big Rob Hindmarch died back in 2002 of motor neuron disease. Gutted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuespachRam Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Who was it that played RB under Cox? Was it Forsyth? Big shoes for Brayford to fill if that's the case. Whilst trying to find out - I discovered that Big Rob Hindmarch died back in 2002 of motor neuron disease. Gutted. It was Mel Sage at right back....and you are right, Brayford is not a patch on him. Big Rob...a REAL leader.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaffsRam Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 For some reason I always think that Sage played LB! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuespachRam Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Sage, always holding on to the post at corners like he was completely knackered is one of the images of that team... And Forsyth ripping his shorts in front of the pop side and having to change them....."Brucie's got big bollards"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smalley Ram Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Out of interest Uttox (or anyone else who was around for both) who do you think would have won a triple crown tournament... Cox's championship winning team Smiths promotion team Billy's play off team I am going for Sir Arthur's team, just because Bobby, Gee and Gregory were all unplayable.[/quote Cox's team for me - it had the heart and a fire in its belly I have not seen since. Smith's promotion side may have been technically better but wouldn't have stood a chance and Bill's team by comparison to both was pretty rubbish really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaffsRam Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Cox's side vs Billy's side; Steve Howard vs Mark Wright Dean Saunders vs Darren Moore To be fair, Arthur's side most likely would have murdered Billy's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saunders89 Posted May 24, 2011 Author Share Posted May 24, 2011 Cox's side vs Billy's side; Steve Howard vs Mark Wright Dean Saunders vs Darren Moore To be fair, Arthur's side most likely would have murdered Billy's. Wrighty was a class above the Stevie Howard's of the world, Deano would of ripped Mooro to pieces with his blistering pace Still have massive respect for Stevie and Mooro though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaffsRam Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Agree - but when you look at it, Wright and Saunders in their prime, ripping people apart at opposite ends of the pitch in the top flight vs Stevie H and Big Dave at the wrong end of their careers and looking good in the Championship. No doubt in my mind, Deano would have destroyed Big Dave for pace, and Wrighty would have had Steve in his pocket. Similar comparisons could be made all over the pitch with Cox's side clear winners in all departments. Hebberd, Georgie Williams, Forsyth, Micklewhite, Gee, Shilton, Hindmarch, Goddard, McMinn, Sage. What.A.Side! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuespachRam Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Agree - but when you look at it, Wright and Saunders in their prime, ripping people apart at opposite ends of the pitch in the top flight vs Stevie H and Big Dave at the wrong end of their careers and looking good in the Championship. No doubt in my mind, Deano would have destroyed Big Dave for pace, and Wrighty would have had Steve in his pocket. Similar comparisons could be made all over the pitch with Cox's side clear winners in all departments. Hebberd, Georgie Williams, Forsyth, Micklewhite, Gee, Shilton, Hindmarch, Goddard, McMinn, Sage. What.A.Side! To be fair my grand mother would give Big Dave a run for his money when it came to pace... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaffsRam Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 ^^ Well indeed. Considering that Deano could outpace world class defenders for fun, It would be mind-boggling to think what he could do to Big Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wittgenstein Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 It was Mel Sage at right back....and you are right, Brayford is not a patch on him. Big Rob...a REAL leader.. I'm not so sure mate. I think Brayford is as good as Sage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamNut Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I'm not so sure mate. I think Brayford is as good as Sage yes...i do......but not as good as Langan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamNut Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Arthurs players..... 1. Steele, Wallington, Shilton, Sutton 2. Palmer, Sage, Patterson, Goulooze, Charles 2 Buckley, Forsyth, Nicholson 4. Lewis, Williams, Pembridge, Kuhl 5 Hindmarch, Wright, Coleman, Short 6 Streete, McLaren, Blades, Comyn, Wassell 7 Taylor, Micklewhite, McMinn, Harkes 8 Wilson, Davison, Gee, Chiedozie, Saunders, Gaddiadini, Johnson 9 Biggins, Garner, Christie, Lillis, Goddard, Harford, Francis, Ormondroyd, Kitson 10 Richardson, McClaren, Gregory,Ramage 11 Chandler, Callaghan, Simpson ....and a few others no doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smalley Ram Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Cox had Robertson for the first season at 11 as well and Burridge in goals at some point before he went to a bigger club higher up the league in Sheff Utd - oh how we laughed as we stolled past them on the way to the top and on their way to the Third Div Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ram Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 First time I've read a bit of this thread as Cox wasn't neccesrailly of that great interest to me, but he was a very good Manager. I also wrote to him back in the 80's and I was amazed I used to get replies! He used to write back saying he worked 16 hours a day for DCFC and that he was doing all he good to make us great etc. He was a very good Manager and totally dedicated to us beyond any shadow of a doubt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamNut Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Cox had Robertson for the first season at 11 as well yes ...i chose to ignore that lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RotherhamRam Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I can remember going to Anfield in the first season in Div 1 under Cox. We lost 4-0 but kept the Kop quiet, it is still a vivid memory I was 11yrs old. We highjacked their song chanted to them "You'll Never Work Again, Sign On Sign On" then we chanted "4-0 4-0". We sang from the moment we went into the ground until about 30 mins after the game as the rule then was to keep away fans in ground until the home fans had left. The best memory was the Old Sergeant Copper wearing the old black drench coat with a massive night stick looking like a sergeant major. We started shouting "You Fat B*stard, You Fat B*stard". His reaction was to laugh and use hisnight stick like a conducter. That for me was the best night away game I have been to watching the like of Barnes and Co. Brilliant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamNut Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 ...or newport away game abandoned !! 'we're singing in the rain, we're singing in the rain, what a glorious feeling, we're happy again' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saunders89 Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 Arthurs players..... 1. Steele, Wallington, Shilton, Sutton 2. Palmer, Sage, Patterson, Goulooze, Charles 2 Buckley, Forsyth, Nicholson 4. Lewis, Williams, Pembridge, Kuhl 5 Hindmarch, Wright, Coleman, Short 6 Streete, McLaren, Blades, Comyn, Wassell 7 Taylor, Micklewhite, McMinn, Harkes 8 Wilson, Davison, Gee, Chiedozie, Saunders, Gaddiadini, Johnson 9 Biggins, Garner, Christie, Lillis, Goddard, Harford, Francis, Ormondroyd, Kitson 10 Richardson, McClaren, Gregory,Ramage 11 Chandler, Callaghan, Simpson ....and a few others no doubt. Paul Hooks, Jossy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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