Not even a debate, 350 appearances in the top two divisions, the best strike partner Mendonca ever had. Legend.
Only thing they've got in common is that they both got somewhat unjustly slated for their scoring record. Carl got around 8-10 a season but set up or played a major part in probably another thirty on top of that. Magennis would be a decent strike partner for a goal poacher. Only a total idiot would rely on him to be your primary source of goals.
If Leaburn was the best that Mendonca has played with it makes you wonder how the Play-Off Final would have gone had he stayed and started instead of Mark Bright - As of course, you've the famous incident where Bright discreetly blocked Perez from getting to the ball, which then allowed Rufus to get the late equaliser and send it to Extra Time
Leaburn was an underrated player who I personally thought was great. I remember how much the rest of the team thought of him and were aware of what he contributed. Paul Williams also said that he was great to play up front with. As for that penalty at Ipswich as I remember it, it was not a good penalty but it went in! I was so glad that I was there on the day to say that I saw his hat-trick.
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great memories
Only thing they've got in common is that they both got somewhat unjustly slated for their scoring record. Carl got around 8-10 a season but set up or played a major part in probably another thirty on top of that. Magennis would be a decent strike partner for a goal poacher. Only a total idiot would rely on him to be your primary source of goals.
Leaburn all day long.
Mag tries to flick on a header. Karl had the strength to hold off a player and chest the ball down.
His hat trick at Ipswich will always live in the memory, one of the best Charlton away games ever.