Hall of Fame - Fernando Ricksen and Lee McCulloch involved

[kanjo 26,405]

I just seen on the Rangers website that the Hall of Fame dinner is on 30th March and that two names among a host of other great names are there.

My question though comes down to two names, and two players who mean alot to the support for differen't reasons.

Who would your choice be between Jig and Ricksen?

My choice would be Lee. After demotion and being the first to commit loyalty he has showed me all that is required to be considered a legend in my eyes.

His attitude and loyalty far outweigh football talent for me in this choice.

I hope Ricksen can get his chance as well and if none of the Admin stuff had happened he'd likely be my choice, but what is everyone elses opinion?

[simplythebest 11,453]

I wasn't Ricksen's biggest fan, but one thing you couldn't doubt was his effort and commitment, and he was a big part of some fantastic trophy wins. Could say the same about McCulloch I suppose but it's difficult for me not to be influenced by what Ricksen is going through even though I know that's not what the question is about.

[heathen fish boy 8,615]

bloody hell that's a tough one,emotional on both counts,can I give half vote each?

[bombaybadboy08 15,660]

Is this actually down to choice or is it just you asking the question?

I think both of them should be in there.

[elephants stoned 2,994]

Very hard to choose so in not going to. I believe that both are up forthe H.O.F also Durie, Steven, Stevens, McPherson Alex Miller all potentials to be included.

[kanjo 26,405]

Is this actually down to choice or is it just you asking the question?

I think both of them should be in there.

Just a hypothetical question on who we'd all pick over the two. Like i say there are some other great candidates in there but the outstanding two for me are Ricksen and Jig

[bombaybadboy08 15,660]

Just a hypothetical question on who we'd all pick over the two. Like i say there are some other great candidates in there but the outstanding two for me are Ricksen and Jig

Ah cool.

Fernando for me for footballing reasons.

[FernandoR20 2,133]

I love McCulloch but Fernando all day for me

[rangersfc77 170]

I wasn't Ricksen's biggest fan, but one thing you couldn't doubt was his effort and commitment, and he was a big part of some fantastic trophy wins. Could say the same about McCulloch I suppose but it's difficult for me not to be influenced by what Ricksen is going through even though I know that's not what the question is about.

I agree and i would say Ricksen was slightly better and big Lee will get more opportunities

[DavieMacRFC 850]

For emotional reasons then Fernando Ricksen gets my vote and he did captain a title winning team.

Lee McCulloch will be inducted into the hall of fame anyway and no one can argue that he wont deserve it.

[WilliamFyfe 1,438]

I went for Ricksen.

[scarkev 3,540]

Lee deserves to be inducted for his commitment and leadership during difficult times however the reality is neither he nor ricksen would be up for discussion if not for unfortunate events with the club and personal health issues respectively!

[craighenry81 119]

I've always wondered if jig would have stayed with us if he hadn't been reaching the end of his career. But to answer your question would probably go for fernando, as he was one of my favourite players during that era just loved his passion and commitment to win. Also the fact he never hid the fact he hated the tramps from the east end

[Wawrinka 88]

Ricksen was comfortably a better player than McCulloch.

[plymouthranger 3,947]

Neither of them deserve to be hall of fame. It makes a mockery of hall of fame

[Coop 654]

I agree with plymouth. As footballers both should be nowhere near the hall of fame but if you can get in for other reasons then both have a good case in their own right. It would probably have a bigger positive impact on Ricksen, all things considered, so I'd choose him on that basis.

[LaudrupsPatrickBoots 13,540]

Loved Ricksen when he was here but he wouldn't ever be mentioned for Hall of Fame if not for his illness. He left us in poor circumstances and went out to hurt one of our players in a friendly following his move.

Heart goes out to him but he's not worthy of being in the hall of fame for me.

[docspiderman 1,262]

Neither!

Nowhere near good enough players to be in the Hall of Fame. Sympathy should not be involved nor the perceived " loyalty" factor from a player who knew no one would pay the wages and guaranteed first team place he enjoyed and still enjoys here.

[plymouthranger 3,947]

I think the hall of fame should be around 50 players. The only ones from the last 20 years should be the likes of Ally, Laudrup, Gascoigne, Gough, and Ferguson (not Barry).

The problem is when you start admitting players like Prso and Ricksen, who in truth only had 1 good season for us, it takes away the meaning of such an award. Somebody like Novo could perhaps be admitted, but then you open the floodgates for all sorts.

I think the criteria should be:

Played minimum 150games for Rangers, in successful sides.

Was widely regarded at the time, to be the best player in the side at that point, and could be argued as the most talented player in that position, in any Rangers side past or present (which allows the likes of Gazza and Laudrup).

Was involved in pivotal moments of Rangers history, which means their names will be legendary for years to come, for example Novo.

But even then, i'd still argue that they should fulfill all of the above, to even get a look in. Somebody like Davie Cooper, ticks all the boxes. Ricksen and McCulloch, do not

[Wilbert 416]

Neither, Alex Rae should be in there

[LaudrupsPatrickBoots 13,540]

Neither, Alex Rae should be in there

Please let that be sarcasm?

[Thewhitesettler 2,712]

You should have had another option for "Neither of Them" then I would've participated in the voting.

Never been a fan of this Hall of Fame stuff, it's too American for me, all this "look at us, aren't we cool?" shite gets on my tits, maybe I'm at that age now? (Not become homophobic, or racist yet though)

[scarkev 3,540]

I think the hall of fame should be around 50 players. The only ones from the last 20 years should be the likes of Ally, Laudrup, Gascoigne, Gough, and Ferguson (not Barry).

The problem is when you start admitting players like Prso and Ricksen, who in truth only had 1 good season for us, it takes away the meaning of such an award. Somebody like Novo could perhaps be admitted, but then you open the floodgates for all sorts.

I think the criteria should be:

Played minimum 150games for Rangers, in successful sides.

Was widely regarded at the time, to be the best player in the side at that point, and could be argued as the most talented player in that position, in any Rangers side past or present (which allows the likes of Gazza and Laudrup).

Was involved in pivotal moments of Rangers history, which means their names will be legendary for years to come, for example Novo.

But even then, i'd still argue that they should fulfill all of the above, to even get a look in. Somebody like Davie Cooper, ticks all the boxes. Ricksen and McCulloch, do not

Completely agree.....although because of events I understand the nominations for ricksen and mcculloch it devalues the whole prestige of it IMO.

[thehost 11,061]

The Legends should be held once a decade.

That way we may actually get some folk, one maybe two, who are nearing that level.

[sendintank 35]

Don't think either should be included to be honest