Ozblue 4,331 Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 1 hour ago, Tom0411 said: Harold Davis didn't take many prisoners Sorted that one out for you mate! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEE 4,880 Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Chris Burke; kick to kill, stab for fun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turnberry18 3,204 Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 1 hour ago, Laudrup1984 said: When you think of a hard man you generally think of a snarling, intimidating, angry, shouting type and all of the above tend to fit that category to an extent. However, in terms of sheer power and strength and willingness to put his body on the line, big Marv has to be a shout. Not your stereotypical "hard man" if you like but he's certainly one not to fuck with. Fuck going toe to toe with the big guy. Such a thoroughly decent bloke though which makes him all the more fascinating. He'd fuck you up then pick you up afterwards! And if he got smashed himself he'd just get up, dust himself down then smile as if nothing had happened! Absolute tank of guy! I often think Paul Le Guen made a huge mistake not keeping him. For the very reasons you state. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast 9,226 Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Just now, Turnberry18 said: I often think Paul Le Guen made a huge mistake not keeping him. For the very reasons you state. There's a world of difference between a strong man and a hard man. Big Marv was the former but never the latter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.T.G 10,773 Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Ian Ferguson Fernando Ricksen Alex Rae Terry Butcher John Brown Rino Gattuso Duncan Ferguson Terry Hurlock Andy Goram Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEE 4,880 Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Goian is the most recent one, guy was terrifying. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred H Crawford 1,182 Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 If the stories are true , then Terry Hurlock was not only a hard bastard on the pitch but off it too . A former Southampton team mate tells a story about Terry arranging to "meet" some of his more vocal critics of his playing style in the boozer of their choice but at a time of his choosing Greig , Forsyth and Gregor Stevens were all players who relished putting opponents in their place . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMRFC 4,780 Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share Posted July 20, 2016 12 minutes ago, BEE said: Chris Burke; kick to kill, stab for fun. We don't run, we fukin wallllk Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_dado 25 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Fernando Ricksen, he was all in with his tackling and didn't back down to anyone getting in his face after snapping them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozblue 4,331 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Without a shadow of a doubt, the hardest man of all was 'Big Ben' Willie Woodburn who stood out in a backline of hard men...they weren't known as the "iron curtain" just for being a formidable defence,either! Another of the hardest men I have ever met was Jimmy Millar. Although he was only 5'6" in height he was scared of nothing or nobody no matter whether he was playing in defence or attack. Actually when I look back on that era our teams were packed with players that were hard as nails all over the pitch; Captain Cutlass, Harold Davis, John Greig, Ronnie McKinnon et al who weren't scared to put their head where it hurts; even guys like Ralphie Brand, Davie Wilson and Eric Caldow were no shrinking violets when it came to the hard stuff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canabear 4,558 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 There are a few names down through the years that are already mentioned on this thread and i totally agree with but one that hasn't been mentioned is a guy who could actually play as well was Alex McDonald. He scored many an important goal for the Club and took second place to no one when the going got tough. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
piperpete 3,186 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 1 hour ago, Big_dado said: Fernando Ricksen, he was all in with his tackling and didn't back down to anyone getting in his face after snapping them. Tackling was probably the worst part of Ricksens game, he was certainly whole hearted but bever a hardman, Graig Moore was a hardman , when he hit you with a tackle you never went back for seconds. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
worcesterloyal 114 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Hugh ( Shuggie ) Burns Ian Ferguson Graham Roberts Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig/ 393 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Mohsni he'd regularly shout snitches get stitches after hitting elbowing any opponent in the throat or the head Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKingObv 10,646 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Loved big Mohsni Him lamping that cunt was one of the highlights of the lower leagues Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JukeBoxJohn 3,060 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 DaMarcus Beasley. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
72barca 1,788 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Geordie "Corky" Young of the 'Iron Curtain' defence. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Ian Black Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassaaaa 11,406 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Souness and Duncan Ferguson are way ahead of the rest . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobham 1,569 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 34 minutes ago, sassaaaa said: Souness and Duncan Ferguson are way ahead of the rest . Ferguson was more of a bed than a Hardman! Souness is hard to argue with! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassaaaa 11,406 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 19 minutes ago, Cobham said: Ferguson was more of a bed than a Hardman! Souness is hard to argue with! Big Dunc was only a youngster at us but the bite was there , and went on to be feared by everyone in the English league. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
heathen fish boy 8,580 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 6 hours ago, gruggs said: I think Amadou Konte was his name Or maybe what the big man shouted before his tackle Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenzie2386 17 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Shearer, Grieg, Hurlock, Young (Corky), Graham Roberts, Woodburn, Davis.... et al. There really have been so many, it would be quite a task to name them all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilberforce1 605 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 7 hours ago, GTMLivo said: Jig the guy always elbowed every cunt. I remember him more for continually rubbing the back of his head, whenever he hit the deck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Nosed Babe 20,680 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Amo when he squared up to mutton in the centre circle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.