John Barnes Legend

petetheaddick

http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11096/10100907/john-barnes-and-his-genius-profile-of-a-watford-and-liverpool-legend

Not one mention of his career topping couple of months at the Valley. :-)

hawksmoor

I seem to recall in his autobiography that he said he really enjoyed his short time here.

Vincenzo

I always enjoy calling him 'Charlton legend, John Barnes', to Liverpool fans.

letthegoodtimesroll

I remember that time when he was playing for Liverpool against Charlton in the cup just after we got back to the valley and during the pre-match warm up he went into the covered end and signed autographs for some of the kids...and didn't he wear the sticker and mention charlton's anti-racism campaign in its early years ?

PL54

But would he be welcomed as our Manager ?

Vincenzo

Even though his legs had gone when he played for us, his touch and short passing were still sublime. Was a pleasure to see in a Charlton shirt (as long as he didn't have to break into a run). I think Curbs learnt a lot that year and didn't turn to knackered vets the next time we went up.

i_b_b_o_r_g

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i_b_b_o_r_g

PL54 said:

But would he be welcomed as our Manager ?

Cliff Barnes would be welcome as our manager atm

PL54

I've not heard of either Cliff or Clint

i_b_b_o_r_g

Off Dallas

Lincsaddick

PL54 said:

I've not heard of either Cliff or Clint

we need Clint Eastwood

i_b_b_o_r_g

Tim Westwood

PL54

i_b_b_o_r_g said:

Off Dallas

I'm not old enough to remember that

i_b_b_o_r_g

PL54 said:

i_b_b_o_r_g said:

Off Dallas

I'm not old enough to remember that

You missed out

Vincenzo

PL54 said:

i_b_b_o_r_g said:

Off Dallas

I'm not old enough to remember that

Yeah, right.

bobmunro

i_b_b_o_r_g said:

Tim Westwood

How about Vivienne Westwood - we'd still be crap but boy would next year's kit be interesting!

DaveMehmet

Lincsaddick said:

PL54 said:

I've not heard of either Cliff or Clint

we need Clint Eastwood

Cliff Richard will do.

cafcdave123

DaveMehmet said:

Lincsaddick said:

PL54 said:

I've not heard of either Cliff or Clint

we need Clint Eastwood

Cliff Richard will do.

too far Dave, too far

iaitch

He wouldn't get a chance to sing Congratulations.

WestCountryAddick

iaitch said:

He wouldn't get a chance to sing Congratulations.

Yeah he would, he could sing it over the tannoy every time we scored.

Saga Lout

Vincenzo said:

Even though his legs had gone when he played for us, his touch and short passing were still sublime. Was a pleasure to see in a Charlton shirt (as long as he didn't have to break into a run). I think Curbs learnt a lot that year and didn't turn to knackered vets the next time we went up.

That's what I remember - glimpses of real class - it was a buzz to see him in a Charlton shirt even if he was past his best.

McBobbin

WestCountryAddick said:

iaitch said:

He wouldn't get a chance to sing Congratulations.

Yeah he would, he could sing it over the tannoy every time we scored.

As iatch was saying...

Stig

PL54 said:

But would he be welcomed as our Manager ?

Under normal circumstances, probably not. Under the current regime I'm sure most would absolutely jump at the chance.

Macronate

always remember the fantastic goal he scored for Charlton against Brazil in a pre-season friendly at the Maracana.