ThaiFox Posted 22 December 2015 Posted 22 December 2015 Martin O'Neill became our manager. We can't really attribute our current mind blowing success to his era, but I suppose I can speak for many others when I say that his time at our little club certainly enriched my childhood. Four trips to Wembley, three trophies lifted, one trip to Europe (with another after he left) and so, so many good memories. To this day I can still recite Alan Parry's commentary of Claridge's goal - I was there that day but I used to play the VHS every morning before schoo and now it's seared into my brainl. I can still remember that incredible atmosphere in the East Stand next to the Kop against Athletico Madrid. I can remember screaming the house down when Walsh equalised against Arsenal. There's a reason O'Neill's name always pops up every time we're after a new manager; it's because of those 5 wonderful years where he gave us some utterly unforgettable times - a blueprint of what people want to emulate once more. The 12 or so years after he left were extremely forgettable - but the last few have been an absolute pleasure. We're on the cusp of something beautiful right now so it's nice to look back on that era and enjoy it for what it was - because something even better is about to happen. (Feel old yet?) Feeling old? Yes, VERY OLD as it was 45 YEARS AGO I was watching a fantastic Leicester City side put together by Jimmy Bloomfield!! Whilst I loved the players we had during the O'Neill and the Brian Little eras, this is the most skillful and exciting exciting side I've seen at Leicester since those Bloomfield days. OK, off to order a ginger wig and zimmer frame now! :xmasbiggrin:
UpTheLeagueFox Posted 22 December 2015 Posted 22 December 2015 From your book Crest of a Wave, if i recall ! Yes, it's on page 8.
Weller in Tights Posted 22 December 2015 Posted 22 December 2015 Feeling old? Yes, VERY OLD as it was 45 YEARS AGO I was watching a fantastic Leicester City side put together by Jimmy Bloomfield!! Whilst I loved the players we had during the O'Neill and the Brian Little eras, this is the most skillful and exciting exciting side I've seen at Leicester since those Bloomfield days. OK, off to order a ginger wig and zimmer frame now! :xmasbiggrin: Gotta agree with you. Loved the O'Neill years, loved the League Cup trips to Wembley and Hillsborough. Loved Our wonderful midfield. Dreamed of further glory when Collymore joined. But I remember the Bloomfield years for skilful attractive football. Can't remember which paper, but I remember during one of Bloomfield's seasons we got voted the most entertaining team in the League. I think it was the year that Weller got the goal of the season for his goal against Luton. Anyway, I know it's relatively early days, but I do not know if I have in all my years of watching City, enjoyed the football as much as this. Weller for me was a god, Worthington a masterful arrogant show-off, Bloomfield's team was great. But this present team? I love'em, I leave games with the biggest smile on my face, and unlike the press and TV pundits, I see so much more than just Vardy and Mahrez ( oh yes, they are gods). The pundits are actually at last, starting to recognise the amazing performances of the other players. I would love us to actually go on and win the league. To stick a massive two fingers up to the pundits like Jermaine Jenas (The Forest bastard) would be great. But I would love it most because I support Leicester City, they are my team, I have followed them through thick and a lot of thin. I know there people who say football is just a game, but it really has been a massive part of my life. I have played at a decent schoolboy and youth level, I have ran teams at University, as a teacher and as a Sunday youth coach, I have followed England abroad, I'll go watch a game to tick off a ground visited (because it's unlikely City will visit there), but most of all, MOST OF ALL, I am a Leicester City Supporter. And you know what, even if we don't do it, I will have loved the ride this season and I'll be back for more, no matter what.
Eastwellfox Posted 23 December 2015 Posted 23 December 2015 Martin O'Neill became our manager. We can't really attribute our current mind blowing success to his era, but I suppose I can speak for many others when I say that his time at our little club certainly enriched my childhood. Four trips to Wembley, three trophies lifted, one trip to Europe (with another after he left) and so, so many good memories. To this day I can still recite Alan Parry's commentary of Claridge's goal - I was there that day but I used to play the VHS every morning before schoo and now it's seared into my brainl. I can still remember that incredible atmosphere in the East Stand next to the Kop against Athletico Madrid. I can remember screaming the house down when Walsh equalised against Arsenal. There's a reason O'Neill's name always pops up every time we're after a new manager; it's because of those 5 wonderful years where he gave us some utterly unforgettable times - a blueprint of what people want to emulate once more. The 12 or so years after he left were extremely forgettable - but the last few have been an absolute pleasure. We're on the cusp of something beautiful right now so it's nice to look back on that era and enjoy it for what it was - because something even better is about to happen. (Feel old yet?) i have spoken with Alan Parry about the Crystal Palace play off final game and his commentary on that day. He barely remembered any of it and in fact quoted Kasey Keller as the goalkeeper that was substitued for Kalacs when it was actually Kevin Poole.Yet like you i could recite him commentary as well.
Captain... Posted 23 December 2015 Posted 23 December 2015 It was one of the best eras in my time as a City fan, but the really sad thing - which only became clear after he had left - is that there was no legacy. We had virtually no strength in depth, no young players coming through, and no decent training facilities. All we had were memories and, during the following ten years, increasing frustration at the state of the club. I wouldn't want to take anything away from what MON achieved - I was at all of those Wembley games (and the one at Hillsborough) and it was magical. But I think what we have now surpasses anything from the O'Neill era. We've not won any trophies yet, but everything about the club is just so much better. Have to disagree in terms of legacy without O'Neill there would be no KP, we had lots of young players coming through and playing in the Premier League, Jordan Stewart, Stuart Campbell, Stuart Wilson, Stefan Oakes, Lawrie Dudfield and players in the youth team like Matt Piper and Chris O'Grady, as well as young players like Damien Delaney (not technically from the academy). The legacy was there but it got passed on to a Moron who binned off all our young players and any established players he couldn't handle and brought a load of dross in. Spunking all our money up the wall in the process followed by the collapse of ITV Digital and all the legacy was gone.
Mr gregs Posted 23 December 2015 Posted 23 December 2015 It was one of the best eras in my time as a City fan, but the really sad thing - which only became clear after he had left - is that there was no legacy. We had virtually no strength in depth, no young players coming through, and no decent training facilities. All we had were memories and, during the following ten years, increasing frustration at the state of the club. I wouldn't want to take anything away from what MON achieved - I was at all of those Wembley games (and the one at Hillsborough) and it was magical. But I think what we have now surpasses anything from the O'Neill era. We've not won any trophies yet, but everything about the club is just so much better. ,it must left a legacy, because still fresh in minds, and we are talking about it! Legacy talk in sport! Just a cliche!
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