Our Legends

Lucretia · 27-04-08, 11:04 PM

Noel and Glenn two Linfield Legends. Both 36 and 37 respectively. Next season is going to be a testing possibly transitional period for the club. What should we do with Noel and Glenn?

Billy Murray Fan Club 2 · 28-04-08, 08:44 AM

Keep them both and if they warrant a place in the starting 11 then so be it. But if not, they will be indispensible to the squad , the younger players have so much they can learn from both, Spike in particular would be a great impact sub.

(Rumour has it Spike will granted a testamonial next season so he'll play 90 minutes of each game and remain at the club until replaced by his son Matthew)

Crooks · 28-04-08, 12:35 PM

They are both valuable squad members. Noel has been his usual self, after a shakey start to the season, and Ferguson has been providing the goods when they are needed.

Both should be given new contracts for next season, but neither should be used for the full 90 every week.

Anyone with a bit of sense knows that both the perfect impact subs for when we are struggling to get ahead.and when things arent going our way at the back.

ourkid · 28-04-08, 12:53 PM

I did vote to keep them both on, however its highly dependant on DJ to use them right.

We've got 3 players in the team, 2 will go down in the annals of time as the Irish League's greatest, and 1 will rightfully remain in the Linfield history books as a legend (wee pat). However clinging onto and relying on these two just holds future development of the team back and its clear we need to draft BJB into the centre before we have to worry about Winkie retiring or draft in another young CB, same goes up front for blooding in either Stewart or another CF.

ThreeColoursBlue · 28-04-08, 05:11 PM

I voted to keep Noel and let Spike go.

Reason for this.... Noel can play an invaluable part in the development of our 'new' defense. IMO he can also still contribute next season as a squad player.

Spike... IF DJ would use him correctly as a sub I'd have voted to give him another year also HOWEVER IMO as long as Glenn Ferguson is at Linfield FC David Jeffrey will play him as a starting player.
So with this in mind I think it's best to start afresh in life upfront on the Linfield forward line WITHOUT Glenn Ferguson.

ateta · 28-04-08, 05:24 PM

I voted to get rid of both. Whilst i think the two do still have something to offer, i think they are holding us back from addressing their positions long term. And to me thats what we should be looking at, i really worry that both will be starting most games next year and that the Glens could improve past us.

ThreeColoursBlue · 28-04-08, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ateta

I voted to get rid of both. Whilst i think the two do still have something to offer, i think they are holding us back from addressing their positions long term. And to me that's what we should be looking at, i really worry that both will be starting most games next year and that the Glens could improve past us.

I agree, however I still think in keeping Noel we would have the benefit of him helping mould the new defense without him on the training ground.

Also, not a bad sub to have up your sleeve in a 'backs to the wall' situation.
His coolness and organisational skills are unequaled at the Park.

Geordi_blue · 28-04-08, 08:07 PM

I think the two of them both have something still to offer the club. Both in terms of games (but not Saturdays and midweeks) and experience to guide the younger players

Blue Heaven · 28-04-08, 08:26 PM

KEEP THEM BOTH AS SQUAD PLAYERS

kraken · 28-04-08, 08:40 PM

Letting them go could well come back to haunt us. Can't see Noel having the heart to play for another team though.

Both should be used as squad players and both would walk into any other team in the league at the moment. Why would we want to give that away? Another 12 months for both then reassess.

blues six glens nil · 28-04-08, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Lucretia

Noel and Glenn two Linfield Legends. Both 36 and 37 respectively. Next season is going to be a testing possibly transitional period for the club. What should we do with Noel and Glenn?

Noel's 37, and Spike turns 39 in July.

There's even parades on that day to celebrate.

blues six glens nil · 28-04-08, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Billy Murray Fan Club 2

(Rumour has it Spike will granted a testamonial next season so he'll play 90 minutes of each game and remain at the club until replaced by his son Matthew)

As a side note, young Matthew scored the winner in the Irish Cup final at his age level.

Let's hope his dad emulates him on Saturday.

Blue Heaven · 28-04-08, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by blues six glens nil

As a side note, young Matthew scored the winner in the Irish Cup final at his age level.

Let's hope his dad emulates him on Saturday.

get him signed up

blues six glens nil · 28-04-08, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue Heaven

get him signed up

He already is

Carsie · 28-04-08, 10:52 PM

The way DJ was talking Spike up on the news tonight theres no way he is letting him go.

Meaning a well deserved testimonial.

View Poll Results: What about our legends?
Keep them both? (As starting 11)	2	3.45%
Keep them both (As a squad player)	49	84.48%
Let them both go/retire?	3	5.17%
Keep Noel but let Glenn go	1	1.72%
Keep Glenn but let Noel go	3	5.17%
Voters: 58. You may not vote on this poll

27-04-08, 11:04 PM	#1
Lucretia BAHH! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Belvoir Park Posts: 4,016 Thanks: 691 Thanked 595 Times in 282 Posts	Our Legends Noel and Glenn two Linfield Legends. Both 36 and 37 respectively. Next season is going to be a testing possibly transitional period for the club. What should we do with Noel and Glenn?

28-04-08, 12:53 PM	#4
ourkid Barman Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: The Village Posts: 1,382 Thanks: 88 Thanked 104 Times in 39 Posts	I did vote to keep them both on, however its highly dependant on DJ to use them right. We've got 3 players in the team, 2 will go down in the annals of time as the Irish League's greatest, and 1 will rightfully remain in the Linfield history books as a legend (wee pat). However clinging onto and relying on these two just holds future development of the team back and its clear we need to draft BJB into the centre before we have to worry about Winkie retiring or draft in another young CB, same goes up front for blooding in either Stewart or another CF. __________________ Linfield FC - We're Being Conned

28-04-08, 05:11 PM	#5
ThreeColoursBlue 'Ut Omnes Te Cognoscant' Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Donegall Pass Posts: 1,370 Thanks: 982 Thanked 477 Times in 159 Posts	I voted to keep Noel and let Spike go. Reason for this.... Noel can play an invaluable part in the development of our 'new' defense. IMO he can also still contribute next season as a squad player. Spike... IF DJ would use him correctly as a sub I'd have voted to give him another year also HOWEVER IMO as long as Glenn Ferguson is at Linfield FC David Jeffrey will play him as a starting player. So with this in mind I think it's best to start afresh in life upfront on the Linfield forward line WITHOUT Glenn Ferguson. __________________ 'oderint dum metuant'

28-04-08, 08:07 PM	#8
Geordi_blue Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lisburn Posts: 1,502 Thanks: 1,888 Thanked 742 Times in 312 Posts	I think the two of them both have something still to offer the club. Both in terms of games (but not Saturdays and midweeks) and experience to guide the younger players __________________ My Old Man Said Be a Linfield Fan, And Don't Dilly Dally on the Way,We took the oval in half a minute, we took Coleraine and all that's in it, WITH HATCHETS AND HAMMERS! Get that up yer bangle fatboy

28-04-08, 08:44 AM	#2
Billy Murray Fan Club 2 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 505 Thanks: 448 Thanked 156 Times in 51 Posts	Keep them both and if they warrant a place in the starting 11 then so be it. But if not, they will be indispensible to the squad , the younger players have so much they can learn from both, Spike in particular would be a great impact sub. (Rumour has it Spike will granted a testamonial next season so he'll play 90 minutes of each game and remain at the club until replaced by his son Matthew)

28-04-08, 12:35 PM	#3
Crooks Administrator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Shankill Posts: 2,454 Thanks: 901 Thanked 371 Times in 156 Posts	They are both valuable squad members. Noel has been his usual self, after a shakey start to the season, and Ferguson has been providing the goods when they are needed. Both should be given new contracts for next season, but neither should be used for the full 90 every week. Anyone with a bit of sense knows that both the perfect impact subs for when we are struggling to get ahead.and when things arent going our way at the back.

28-04-08, 05:24 PM	#6
ateta Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: East Belfast Posts: 1,352 Thanks: 524 Thanked 402 Times in 140 Posts	I voted to get rid of both. Whilst i think the two do still have something to offer, i think they are holding us back from addressing their positions long term. And to me thats what we should be looking at, i really worry that both will be starting most games next year and that the Glens could improve past us.

28-04-08, 08:26 PM	#9
Blue Heaven Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rathcoole Posts: 553 Thanks: 136 Thanked 133 Times in 70 Posts	KEEP THEM BOTH AS SQUAD PLAYERS

28-04-08, 08:40 PM	#10
kraken Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangor Posts: 45 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Letting them go could well come back to haunt us. Can't see Noel having the heart to play for another team though. Both should be used as squad players and both would walk into any other team in the league at the moment. Why would we want to give that away? Another 12 months for both then reassess.

28-04-08, 10:52 PM	#15
Carsie CARTMAN Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: BELFAST (EAST) Posts: 2,462 Thanks: 277 Thanked 205 Times in 86 Posts	The way DJ was talking Spike up on the news tonight theres no way he is letting him go. Meaning a well deserved testimonial. __________________ E.B.B.G.S.C

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