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Post by Chips Longhorn on Jul 21, 2019 21:12:14 GMT 1
I think it was touch and go that he signed, because as always seems to have been the case for the last 50 years, we were struggling for money. I was told what swung it was the chairman at the time bought Kindon a brand new car - may have been a Jetta, but could be wrong. The way he told it, he was poised to sign and came to watch us play. We won by 4+ goals. He didn't think we would need him after all, so he signed, quick sticks, before the offer was withdrawn. But he always was one for a good after dinner speech. I remember that match was when we beat Halifax 5-0 on a Friday night.. not sure why we played Friday might have been something to do with avoiding a Xmas shopping day |
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Post by otium (EPBS) on Jul 21, 2019 23:02:29 GMT 1
It's subjective, but I'm very surprised at the proportion of people picking strikers over Marcus Stewart (post Worthington era). Duncan Shearer was like Alan Shearer, had the lot. A goal every two games and was an international. Stewart was a will-o-the-wisp striker....not even a striker really. He scored a few in the Prem but his teams were failures. Shearer was better. |
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Post by otium (EPBS) on Jul 21, 2019 23:06:09 GMT 1
Frank Worthington Marcus Stewart Alan Gowling Craig Maskell Duncan Shearer Jordan Rhodes Andy Booth Steve Kindon In that order. Very close. Frank/Shearer. Stewart Booth Gowling Maskell Rhodes Kindon |
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Post by otium (EPBS) on Jul 21, 2019 23:14:02 GMT 1
Funny how peoples choices and memories work. If they have not done it at the top level they were not that good...only good at their level. At 57 i reckon i could be Emley primary school table tennis champion. In my lifetime it was Frank and Shearer. I loved Robins but it was 4th Division for christs sake. He was a fat little newsagent....mind you...whet a player  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2019 23:34:17 GMT 1
Assuming we revert to playing 4-4-2, would a front two of Worthington and Stewart be the best combination??
It would be a Shearer/Stewart combo for me.
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Post by zoso on Jul 22, 2019 0:08:40 GMT 1
The way he told it, he was poised to sign and came to watch us play. We won by 4+ goals. He didn't think we would need him after all, so he signed, quick sticks, before the offer was withdrawn. But he always was one for a good after dinner speech. I remember that match was when we beat Halifax 5-0 on a Friday night.. not sure why we played Friday might have been something to do with avoiding a Xmas shopping day Yep, was there too, in the shed Geoff Hutt was playing for Halifax, pretty sure it was 0-0 at half time, Hutt got substituted & the avalanche began! 5th April 1980. |
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Post by Doc Halladay 32 on Jul 22, 2019 1:26:31 GMT 1
The way he told it, he was poised to sign and came to watch us play. We won by 4+ goals. He didn't think we would need him after all, so he signed, quick sticks, before the offer was withdrawn. But he always was one for a good after dinner speech. I remember that match was when we beat Halifax 5-0 on a Friday night.. not sure why we played Friday might have been something to do with avoiding a Xmas shopping day Pretty sure he made his debut AT Halifax on Boxing Day as a sub in a defeat. The Friday night game (I assume to avoid the last Saturday before Christmas) was a 5-1 win over Rochdale. |
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Post by Metch on Jul 22, 2019 6:41:37 GMT 1
I was at the Shay for his debut. We lost, maybe 3-2? Still remember his charging runs and chasing lost causes that day that became his trademark.
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Post by Headless Chicken on Jul 22, 2019 7:08:39 GMT 1
It's subjective, but I'm very surprised at the proportion of people picking strikers over Marcus Stewart (post Worthington era). Duncan Shearer was like Alan Shearer, had the lot. A goal every two games and was an international. Stewart was a will-o-the-wisp striker....not even a striker really. He scored a few in the Prem but his teams were failures. Shearer was better. My recollection was we were rubbish when Shearer played for us. He did help Swindon get promoted and as you say had a great scoring record. Proper hit through a ball. However, Stewart scored crucial goals for Ipswich in them getting promoted and bagged a decent number of goals in the top flight as they got into Europe. No doubt he helped create a lot too. From a quick look Shearer also only played for Scotland a handful of times, whilst he was at Aberdeen. Can probably accept your choice, because his scoring record was immense in the English second tier, but not most of your justification. |
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Post by Chips Longhorn on Jul 22, 2019 7:11:58 GMT 1
I remember that match was when we beat Halifax 5-0 on a Friday night.. not sure why we played Friday might have been something to do with avoiding a Xmas shopping day Pretty sure he made his debut AT Halifax on Boxing Day as a sub in a defeat. The Friday night game (I assume to avoid the last Saturday before Christmas) was a 5-1 win over Rochdale. Yeah I remember the 0-0 To 5-0 game as the Friday game.. but your memory is better than mine so I will accept what you say that it was Rochdale and they scored one . Apologies ... Kindon having his debut at fax would fit in time wise as it was around Xmas time.. happy days |
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Post by otium (EPBS) on Jul 22, 2019 8:10:27 GMT 1
Duncan Shearer was like Alan Shearer, had the lot. A goal every two games and was an international. Stewart was a will-o-the-wisp striker....not even a striker really. He scored a few in the Prem but his teams were failures. Shearer was better. My recollection was we were rubbish when Shearer played for us. He did help Swindon get promoted and as you say had a great scoring record. Proper hit through a ball. However, Stewart scored crucial goals for Ipswich in them getting promoted and bagged a decent number of goals in the top flight as they got into Europe. No doubt he helped create a lot too. From a quick look Shearer also only played for Scotland a handful of times, whilst he was at Aberdeen. Can probably accept your choice, because his scoring record was immense in the English second tier, but not most of your justification. You would be right. Imagine getting 20 goals in a relegated team and then single-handedly get a shite team to the Prem. Shearer went for 3 times the money....was an international and his goals per game record was 50% better than Stewart. Stewart was a footballer first...the OP says "striker" and that was Shearer. All opinions but with a fair wind Shearer could have played right at the very top. Lots of Stewarts around...not so many Shearers. |
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Post by Headless Chicken on Jul 22, 2019 8:29:42 GMT 1
My recollection was we were rubbish when Shearer played for us. He did help Swindon get promoted and as you say had a great scoring record. Proper hit through a ball. However, Stewart scored crucial goals for Ipswich in them getting promoted and bagged a decent number of goals in the top flight as they got into Europe. No doubt he helped create a lot too. From a quick look Shearer also only played for Scotland a handful of times, whilst he was at Aberdeen. Can probably accept your choice, because his scoring record was immense in the English second tier, but not most of your justification. You would be right. Imagine getting 20 goals in a relegated team and then single-handedly get a shite team to the Prem. Shearer went for 3 times the money....was an international and his goals per game record was 50% better than Stewart. Stewart was a footballer first...the OP says "striker" and that was Shearer. All opinions but with a fair wind Shearer could have played right at the very top. Lots of Stewarts around...not so many Shearers. As I imply, maybe I was wrong to suggest it's hard to argue someone else, and I'd agree Shearer's scoring record in the second flight over so mant seasons is arguably sufficient justification. However, I don't know whether you're trying to convince you or me with your argument, because it's just folly; the usual digging and exaggerated language. He played 7 times for Scotland. Stewie had to break into an England set up. Therefore, I'm not really having that. You're probably exaggerating Swindon being shite to suit your case. Wasn't it when Hoddle was there. It may have some merit, but I doubt it. Stewart's first season in the top flight also clearly beats Shearer's best, which you quote. As I say though, I do think his goal record makes him a fair shout. |
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Post by Fantoolong on Jul 22, 2019 8:37:46 GMT 1
Started watching Town late 60s, so :
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Post by PellonTerrier on Jul 22, 2019 8:54:08 GMT 1
Special shout out for Jon stead, took on the goalscoring mantle in our darkest hour put us well on the road to promotion and made us a good chunk of money that was seriously needed at the time. Luckily we also used some of it to buy Pav
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Post by tyketaffy on Jul 22, 2019 10:39:04 GMT 1
The way he told it, he was poised to sign and came to watch us play. We won by 4+ goals. He didn't think we would need him after all, so he signed, quick sticks, before the offer was withdrawn. But he always was one for a good after dinner speech. I remember that match was when we beat Halifax 5-0 on a Friday night.. not sure why we played Friday might have been something to do with avoiding a Xmas shopping day I was at that game and it was 5-1 to town but I heard that Kindon was not keen on signing at first but Buxton convinced him to come see the game and he was so impressed he changed his mind and signed that night. He did play against Halifax at the Shay when we lost, I cannot remember the score but I think Kindon scored one and Town put the ball in their own net in the loss ? I also think Micky Kennedy who later signed for town scored in that game for Halifax ?
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Post by Boaty McBoatface on Jul 22, 2019 11:31:46 GMT 1
Marcus Stewart.
When we sold him, it was a dagger to my heart, and my hopes went with him.
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Post by Sugy , Paignton Devon Terrier on Jul 22, 2019 11:47:04 GMT 1
I have been following town for well over 50 years, and the " ONLY " top quality striker i ever rated was the great Frank Worthigton.
I often wonder how big Frank would have performed in todays premier league , but i still feel very priviledged to have watched him play in the early top flight 70s
Franks outstanding performance v West Ham F A CUP 4-2 WIN in the early 70s was the best individual performance i have ever seen from a town player ,and that game was also the best game i ever seen
How lucky was i .
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Post by Porrohman on Jul 22, 2019 12:07:42 GMT 1
My favs of all time as well, certainly not the best but a great strike force.
Ian Robins Peter Fletcher Steve Kindon
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Post by Frankiesleftpeg on Jul 22, 2019 12:23:53 GMT 1
I have been following town for well over 50 years, and the " ONLY " top quality striker i ever rated was the great Frank Worthigton. I often wonder how big Frank would have performed in todays premier league , but i still feel very priviledged to have watched him play in the early top flight 70s Franks outstanding performance v West Ham F A CUP 4-2 WIN in the early 70s was the best individual performance i have ever seen from a town player ,and that game was also the best game i ever seenHow lucky was i . Couldn't agree more. Frank would have been a revelation in today's game if he could have reached and maintained the fitness levels required, because whilst the game has moved on, he had outstanding skill and could do it with much heavier balls on crap pitches. Imagine him playing on the billiard table pitches of today with a beach ball in comparison. |
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Post by overtonterrierspirit on Jul 22, 2019 12:46:11 GMT 1
I have been following town for well over 50 years, and the " ONLY " top quality striker i ever rated was the great Frank Worthigton. I often wonder how big Frank would have performed in todays premier league , but i still feel very priviledged to have watched him play in the early top flight 70s Franks outstanding performance v West Ham F A CUP 4-2 WIN in the early 70s was the best individual performance i have ever seen from a town player ,and that game was also the best game i ever seen How lucky was i . My favourite game ever too. Frank had not scored for a while but he ran West Ham ragged and when his header went in the old ground erupted. |
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Post by cappy on Jul 22, 2019 12:54:44 GMT 1
Favourite striker I don't know. But the strikers who got my heart pumping. Kindon. Boothy and strwert. Jordon was good but never really got my heart pumping.
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Post by cappy on Jul 22, 2019 13:03:59 GMT 1
Favourite striker I don't know. But the strikers who got my heart pumping. Kindon. Boothy and strwert. Jordon was good but never really got my heart pumping. sorry should say Stewart. I hate this phone 😣 |
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Post by cumbrianexile on Jul 22, 2019 13:09:25 GMT 1
Ian Robins
Peter Fletcher
Steve Kindon
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Post by tyketaffy on Jul 22, 2019 14:12:25 GMT 1
Steve Kindon was the biggest character I remember in a town shirt the guy was always game for a laugh winding up the opposition. I remember him once at an away match midweek against Oxford winding up Joe Cooke who used to play for Bradford before his move to Oxford, he spent the whole match winding him up. Anyone else remember when he pretended to bite the goalies finger at a match at Rochdale ? The keeper had the ball ready to kick it up field and he stuck a finger out pointing up field and Kindon tried to bite his finger, the keeper looked at Kindon like he was crazy He loved playing to the fans and never missed an opportunity to wind up the opposition team or fans. We had a six pointer game against I think it was Chesterfield when we were pushing for promotion to the old second division and town were 1 up but the Chesterfield fans were giving Kindon some stick so he ran across their goal mouth in front of the Chesterfield fans holding up his hands showing 1 – 0 with his fingers |
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Post by overtonterrierspirit on Jul 22, 2019 14:34:03 GMT 1
I remember Kindon sending Barnsley’s Ian Evans into the front row of the seats in the main stand, receiving a lecture from the ref and then blowing a kiss at Evans.
Brilliant character.
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