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Such a shame as he was technically so good. As you say 1991, all of the talent but not the application.

I hear that. Not saying the move was a disaster but at Forest but I think Ian's strike rate was around 1 in 3 there vs. closer to 1 in 2 for us. I think he got off to a slow start at Forest as well (but that's just my memory). So from a superstar for us he moved down to being pretty popular...

I certainly see that argument Grendel. Although I do also remember a lot of speculation about McSheffrey's sale before it happened. I truly believe for what it's worth that in a similar situation that Robins and team would have a Plan B and C ready to go and would not rush into additions to...

Fair points McBean.

Exactly. And this is something in contrast that I really admire about Robins and his team. Totally professional in planning ahead and consistently improving the team through well-judged recruitment. Like every team they don't get all new recruits 100% right but the success rate is very high.

Just a good job that Adams had planned ahead, scouted properly for replacements and spent the cash available from McSheffrey's sale very wisely :emoji_smirk:

I hear what you are saying McBean but not entirely sure on these three. Bright - he's a real talent, young and has plenty of time left to have a very decent career (10 Bags Bayliss called him the best player he'd ever been on a pitch with) McNulty - financially I bet he's done well by leaving...

Ian Wallace. City superstar and all time legend. Never hit the same heights at Forest. No evidence from memory that Ian wanted to move; I guess we needed the cash. I remember he came back to watch a game at HR a few months after he left, hero's welcome in the Main Stand.

Noel Whelan out in Leamington.

Deep Pockets Hickman on the basis of the infamous Ibiza video.

David Rennie is a good shout. Now if only he'd been a proper Kaiser in midfield.

A special mention to Deep Pockets Hickman. Wannabe shagger. Failed the test.

Michael McIndoe. Champagne, birds, and spending £10,000 a day of other people’s money in Ibiza on that lifestyle.

Dean Holdsworth had some form. Unfortunately for us it was off the pitch and not on it.

Peter Ndlovu - Captain, Manager, Legend Patrick Suffo

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Alan Brazil - terrible haircut, fat and a complete disaster. He was only 27 when he joined us which is amazing if you look at the photos - that boy had a very heavy paper round. Within a year of leaving us he was leading the strike force at............ Witham Town. Says it all. Sometimes...

If not already mentioned, Andy Blair always looked immaculate. Still does.

That's a good point - but of all the people to make it Jimmy Hillsbeard! It feels like a betrayal hearing you talk like this!

Best manager hair - our legend Jimmy Hill in the 60s. Big Ron's 70s style combover (in the 90s) the worst of several candidates.