TRUE BLUEBIRD ‘LEGEND’ THREAD

It’s a subjective topic but I thought it would be interesting to see who our members perceive to be ‘true Bluebird legends’ and (maybe) why?

For me, there is a very strong case for Brian Clark, who scored one of the most famous goals in club history on 10 March 1971 when he headed the winning goal in our 1–0 victory over the mighty Real Madrid in the European Cup Winners’ Cup quarter-final at Ninian Park

He scored 91 goals in 240 appearances in all competitions, and he was consistently one of the team’s main attacking threats, and was our leading scorer for multiple seasons, including three consecutive seasons between 1969 and 1972; helping deliver silverware and success during his time with the Bluebirds, winning multiple Welsh Cups and regularly competing in Europe

On his return to the club, he helped secure promotion back to the Second Division in 1975–76

His legacy is officially recognised by the club and supporters, a road beside the stadium was named ‘Brian Clark Way’ in 2012 (overwhelmingly backed supporters) to recognised both his achievements and his lasting connection with the club.

He remained part of the Cardiff City family after his retirement from football and with all the above plus him being a lovely man, his ‘legend’ status is a ‘given’ for me!

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Having been lucky enough to see him play, I agree with your choice, and would like to add the one and only Peter Whittingham for obvious reasons. The word legend is used too often but these are two players that are genuine Bluebird Legends.

Even though he was before my time I agree Brian Clarke

Definitely Whitts

And I'd probably put Earnie in that category too

I've missed loads out probably but those come to mind off the top if my head

Whittingham for me.But there’s a few who fit the bill

Kevin McNaughton is the name I'll put forward.

Fully agree with you Sven, I was at the Real Madrid game with my dad since then Brian Clark was my favourite BLUEBIRDS player another mention I would like to put forward is Phil (Joe) Dywer Mr Cardiff City

Without a doubt The Legendary Phil Dwyer RIP

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Depends on your age and what it meant at the time but i'd include

WHITTINGHAM
BLAKE
MCNAUGHTON
CHOPRA
MCPHAIL
EARNSHAW
YOUNG
MARSHALL

There are numerous players that we could label 'legends', Brian Clark absolutely, Phil Dwyer absolutely, Whitts absolutely.
My own personal favourites are John Buchanan, Don Murray, Brian Harris and Peter King.

It's gotta be Whitts, followed by McNaughton.

Although I loved both Phil Stant and Kavanagh (not really legendary status though I know)

The more recent players in my book,gunarrsson sol bamba.

The more recent players in my book,gunarrsson sol bamba.

I have been going since the mid 80's

Joey - Pure Heart
Whitts - Artist

Notables, but not legends, Gunnar, Kev, Sol, Ralls,Blakey, Rambo (purely of what he became but was always a city kid)

I had the pleasure I of getting to know Brian very well in his City Ambassador hospitality role when i was part of Redrow management team during those 3 sponsorship years. Wonderful man , always polite and a smile - definite legend for me- along with Phil Dwyer - Mr Cardiff City during 70’s/ early 80’s. More recently i was absolutely gutted when Kavanagh left the club in such circumstances - he loved living down in Cardiff and was sad to leave - i agree may not be ‘legend status’ but what a player.

Phil for me

Yes a subjective thread and a good one with many different opinions.

Agree with the poster who said the word legend is used far too often.

Clark, Whitts and Dwyer 100% legends.

Loved McNaughton but there’s no way I’d call him a legend.
Loved Sol even more but not a legend.
Blake? No chance, he only scored 35 goals in 4 years I think.
Gunnarsson, not for me. Was a decent player is all.

Just my opinion.

Yes a subjective thread and a good one with many different opinions.

Agree with the poster who said the word legend is used far too often.

Clark, Whitts and Dwyer 100% legends.

Loved McNaughton but there’s no way I’d call him a legend.
Loved Sol even more but not a legend.
Blake? No chance, he only scored 35 goals in 4 years I think.
Gunnarsson, not for me. Was a decent player is all.

Just my opinion.

Very subjective so although I disagree with some selections, not going to criticise them because this is one of those threads where it's about someone's own feeling.

But personally I base it on a few things - time spent at the club, are they remembered, a sort of "cult" player and achievements.

That's how I landed on McNaughton, with other players like Whitts that I would have chosen but were already mentioned.

Likes of Bamba, Gunnarsson, Bellamy, Chopra etc great in recent years but didn't pick them because they didn't fit my own personal criteria.

But all this from me shows just how subjective it is

Whitte's was a given and
mc naughton chopra Ernie and the older crew from the 70s/80s,
bamba shaun morrison were obviously short term heroes but had a great impact ,
but not big longtime ledgends.

Loads of names out there over the years - for me Chops

Cohen Griffith? Jason Perry? Andy Legg? Carl Dale? Nicky Richardson?

Sol Bamba a definite for me.

I am sorry but most appearances for city, over 13yrs with club has to be Phil Dwyer...Mr Cardiff city

I am sorry but most appearances for city, over 13yrs with club has to be Phil Dwyer...Mr Cardiff city

Why sorry?
He’s a nailed down legend of our club.

Fred Keenor has to be on the list even if way before my time However in my time watching
Phil Dwyer
Earnshaw
Whitts
Kav ( loved him as a player but maybe stretching the legend bit thou )
Legg
Bennett Brothers thou stay was not long at the club

I agree Paul but too many names mentioned who know doubt were excellent players, but for me the word legend is loosely used.i will agree with whits to a degree