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Is Chris Sutton a legend?

Discussion in 'Celtic Chat' started by Heisenberg, Jun 7, 2011.

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  1. Liam Scales

    Liam Scales

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    I would say he is a legend.

    Not one of the all time greats but a legend all the same. Love Chris Sutton :50:
     
    Liam Scales, Jun 7, 2011
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  2. Artur Boruc #1

    Artur Boruc #1

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    A modern-day Celtic legend, absolutely.

    * bless the evil genius! :celt_2:
     
    Artur Boruc #1, Jun 7, 2011
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  3. Heisenberg

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    yass
     
    Heisenberg, Jun 7, 2011
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  4. Taz

    Taz Blind Justice Gold Member News Writer

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    What exactly is the criteria of legend though, I guess is the question that has to be asked. Undoubtedly an absolute class act, a genuine Celtic hero & one of my personal favourites, but a legend?

    What is the benchmark?

    IMO, I'd have Sutton in the same catagory as blokes like Lubo & Naka of recent times. No doubt their undeniable quality & sheer ability, champions and heroes of the highest order but for mine a legend is that little step beyond - the likes of McGrory, Tully, Jinky, McGrain, Maestro & Henrik.
     
    Taz, Jun 7, 2011
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  5. BuckeyeBhoy

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    yes he is:50: He was a very big reason for our turnaround
     
    BuckeyeBhoy, Jun 7, 2011
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  6. PaddyBhoy

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    he's a hero, an icon...rather than a legend imo.
     
    PaddyBhoy, Jun 7, 2011
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  7. JohnBhoyCfc1

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    Celtic Legend I would say, not on the same level of legends such as Larsson, Jinky, McNeill etc. But I would put him in the 2nd tier of Celtic Legends.
     
    JohnBhoyCfc1, Jun 7, 2011
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  8. Mr. Slippyfist

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    IMO a legend is someone who will never be forgotten - or their accomplishments for their club.....

    In that respect, I consider guys like Sutton, Hartson, Lambert and Lennon Celtic legends:50:
     
    Mr. Slippyfist, Jun 7, 2011
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  9. obonfanti1888

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    I would say without Sutton, Larsson would have been slightly less prolific, those two together were sensational

    i'd say yes, sutton was a modern day 'legend' he was certainly my fave of O'Neill's signings; as well as being a great striker and a tough *, the day when he actually said what we were all thinking about Dumfermline in 2003 showed how much it meant to him

    his hunskelping antics also help :50:
     
    obonfanti1888, Jun 7, 2011
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  10. Heisenberg

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    100% with you on this, big punt upto sutton, headered down to larsson, larsson finished:50::icon_mrgreen:
     
    Heisenberg, Jun 7, 2011
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  11. PaulM1888

    PaulM1888 Moderator Moderator

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    Honestly hand on heart nah, not a legend. We run the risk of cheapening the word to be honest.

    A world class and vastly under rated footballer - yes. I still think, despite a number of Celtic fans realising it, people fully understand how crucial a player he was not only to Celtic but to Blackburn whilst he was there.
     
    PaulM1888, Jun 7, 2011
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  12. The Prof

    The Prof Administrator Administrator

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    I agree with this, big Sutty was a fantastic player but i wouldn't class him as one of the greats.
     
    The Prof, Jun 7, 2011
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  13. Mr. Slippyfist

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    How would you and others class a legend mate.

    What does a player have to do in peoples in eyes to recieve the 'legendary' status.....especially at Celtic?
     
    Mr. Slippyfist, Jun 7, 2011
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  14. Liam Scales

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    For me I think we have the all time greats: McNeill, Jinky, Henrik, Dalglish, McGrain, McStay

    Then there's the legends: Sutton, Thommo, Neil Lennon etc
     
    Liam Scales, Jun 7, 2011
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  15. shendr18

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    a true hunskelper
     
    shendr18, Jun 7, 2011
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  16. McG.HOOPS

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    legend to me one of a few key players in a magic celtic team at the time.big grumpy lump that he is lol.loved him in old firm games.had big amo tortured
     
    McG.HOOPS, Jun 7, 2011
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  17. Mr. Slippyfist

    Mr. Slippyfist

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    Yeah, I would agree with that analogy mate:50:
     
    Mr. Slippyfist, Jun 7, 2011
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  18. Conor1888

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    Yes
     
    Conor1888, Jun 7, 2011
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  19. Heisenberg

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    I'd have chris up with henrik tbh
     
    Heisenberg, Jun 7, 2011
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  20. Natman

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    definitely a legend.. loved big sutton, he made henrik, he also made shearer, but he's a *.
     
    Natman, Jun 7, 2011
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