Ross-Gazza genius 1,890 Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 He had 1.5 very good seasons (second half of 93/94 and the whole of 95/96)Outwith that, he was a very, very average playerplayerHe wasn't particularly popular with the fans either, whereas Novo was idolized by a massive percentage of them That's my opinion, Durie may not technically been the best but he was a cracking no 9 who linked up well and brought others into the game and certainly played his part in 9 in a row.Novo also was a fans favourite and a legend in his own way but would he have been a 1st pick in that team back then? As I say for me Durie was a legend. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
longbeachbear 16 Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 Durie played in more than 125 games. Those are just his league stats. He played-in the CL for us and scored against Dortmund and Famagusta (I'm sure) the latter strike being a crucial goal. Legend might be stretching it a but but he should be remembered as a fine Ranger nonetheless. Of course, this all counts for nothing where his coaching ability is concerned.Durrant came back to us from Killie with a reputation as a very bright youth coach. Maybe MW feels he can still contribute at that level?Henry has obviously failed and has been quite rightly punted! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo 32,524 Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 Goals in cup finals, against Celtic, and in Europe:Durie - 8Novo - 18Novo played centre forward far more often. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD.1872 890 Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 I feel the word legend gets banded around far too easily much in the same way as world class does. For me players like Durie, Novo or Ricksen all played their part in our various successes but imo they all fall well short of being regarded as LegendsFor me the likes of Meiklejohn, Young, Struth, Morton, McPhail, Greig, Baxter & Gough should set the standard required other wise the term becomes meaningless.Spot on. For me the hall of fame has lost some of it appeal by including the likes of Ricksen, McCulloch, Amoruso etc. Yes, all contributed alot for us but do they really deserve to take place alongside the likes of Greig, Jardine & Baxter? Not for me I'm afraid. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaudrupsPatrickBoots 13,507 Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 Gordon Durie isn't a legend.Barry Ferguson is nothing but a wee ned.Lee McCulloch is a money grabbing leech.Add into that the various insults aimed at you know who over the last few months.We think highly of our ex players on here... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,592 Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 That's my opinion, Durie may not technically been the best but he was a cracking no 9 who linked up well and brought others into the game and certainly played his part in 9 in a row.Novo also was a fans favourite and a legend in his own way but would he have been a 1st pick in that team back then?As I say for me Durie was a legend.The idea of a legend depends mainly on ones own view so that will always cause differences of opinion. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wawrinka 88 Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 Popularity with the fans plays a big part in legendary statusNovo was a massive fans favourite. Ricksen had a pocket of big supporters. Durie was never a popular player. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
there'sonlyoneamoruso 1,724 Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 Gordon Durie isn't a legend.Barry Ferguson is nothing but a wee ned.Lee McCulloch is a money grabbing leech.Add into that the various insults aimed at you know who over the last few months.We think highly of our ex players on here...Barry Ferguson is a wee ned, great player though!Durie doesn't really rate as a 'legend', but is certainly a folklore 'hero', same as Novo IMO.Jig isn't a legend, and at the mo is probably not considered a 'hero', but I think in time this will change. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsasasfloppyhair 13,310 Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 Gordon Durie isn't a legend.Barry Ferguson is nothing but a wee ned.Lee McCulloch is a money grabbing leech.Have you ever been in the company of Barry? He is not a Ned. Yes as a young boy the media gave him this image but he is a decent guy. Very family orientated and bacause he had a skinhead he is called everything. I fucking cannot stand how players leave this club and suddenly become wanks to fans. I would bite your hand off for a Barry Ferguson in our team, a true leader. He was and is a legend in our club. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,592 Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 Gordon Durie isn't a legend.Barry Ferguson is nothing but a wee ned.Lee McCulloch is a money grabbing leech.Have you ever been in the company of Barry?He is not a Ned. Yes as a young boy the media gave him this image but he is a decent guy. Very family orientated and bacause he had a skinhead he is called everything.I fucking cannot stand how players leave this club and suddenly become wanks to fans. I would bite your hand off for a Barry Ferguson in our team, a true leader.He was and is a legend in our club.I've met him a few times he's a decent guy and quite friendly, his dads the same who i met many years ago on a building site funnily enough. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaudrupsPatrickBoots 13,507 Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 Gordon Durie isn't a legend.Barry Ferguson is nothing but a wee ned.Lee McCulloch is a money grabbing leech.Have you ever been in the company of Barry? He is not a Ned. Yes as a young boy the media gave him this image but he is a decent guy. Very family orientated and bacause he had a skinhead he is called everything. I fucking cannot stand how players leave this club and suddenly become wanks to fans. I would bite your hand off for a Barry Ferguson in our team, a true leader. He was and is a legend in our club.Whoosh! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youngranger 0 Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 Speaking to a guy at work who knows calum Gallagher says mw is a breath of fresh air and they have a schedule for pre season, players know what they will be working on for the next 2-3 weeks and each session has a rating of effort. Also said we would be playing 4-3-3 regardless. Also said none of the players liked henry or respected him. Seems all the players and the young ones have the motivation to play for mw. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,592 Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 Speaking to a guy at work who knows calum Gallagher says mw is a breath of fresh air and they have a schedule for pre season, players know what they will be working on for the next 2-3 weeks and each session has a rating of effort. Also said we would be playing 4-3-3 regardless. Also said none of the players liked henry or respected him. Seems all the players and the young ones have the motivation to play for mw.Their motivation should be to play and respect our Club, they have been given a chance most Young players dream off. I think King and the new board are just bloodsuckers but i will still go and watch my Club.That's the way it should always be Players & Boards come and go Rangers still Remain. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heshootshescores 1,904 Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 He had 1.5 very good seasons (second half of 93/94 and the whole of 95/96)Outwith that, he was a very, very average playerHe wasn't particularly popular with the fans either, whereas Novo was idolized by a massive percentage of them Very harsh assessment of a guy who had a decent shot, good pace, and was very good in the air. Must've been close to 50caps for Scotland too, as well as playing at Chelsea and Spurs. With all respect to Nacho, I wouldn't have considered him as good technically but the wee man was a warrior and scored important goals. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLawMan 6,240 Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Never a legend in my opinion but good luck to him. Less so to Jim Henry who should be ashamed of himself and the terrible job he did. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamFyfe 1,438 Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 I hope we appointment some new folk very soon Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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