TheSlicer Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 To young to really remember that day though I can remember him playing for us. What a talent. And what a badge that was on the shirt with out the shield around it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shezzas left peg Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, abdiwonderland said: Didnt rate him at all. Had no work rate. He actually had a good work rate, thing with waddle was his footballing brain was so quick he was always a step or two ahead of everyone else. Plus he never had any real pace, so watching him tie people in knotts in what looked like slow motion at times as he was that good. Even that self absorbed flouncing Chelsea supporting T@#t love joy off soccer am used to call waddle the patron Saint of skill. Edited July 5, 2017 by shezzas left peg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OasisOwl72 Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 (edited) Quite simply the best player I have ever seen for our beloved Wednesday and possibly ever likely to. That free kick too! Edited July 5, 2017 by OasisOwl72 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockieOwl Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Legend! I had just turned 7 when we signed him and I remember the buzz that we had signed him. When on holiday, I spent all day playing football pretending to be Waddle scoring loads of goals. Despite the hype he didn't disappoint at all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdiwonderland Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 Did we sign him the same season as Woods and Warhurst or was it the season before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lythamowl Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 I genuinely hope that the younger generation of wednesday supporters get to see someone even half as good as he was. Yes folks....he really was that good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Night-Owl Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 12 minutes ago, abdiwonderland said: Did we sign him the same season as Woods and Warhurst or was it the season before? We signed Waddle the following season and started the very first Premier League season among the favourites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Night-Owl Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 9 minutes ago, Lythamowl said: I genuinely hope that the younger generation of wednesday supporters get to see someone even half as good as he was. Yes folks....he really was that good We were very lucky to get him after his spell in France. He was world class and even back then it was a bargain price. I believe he was at his peak for Marseilles and us. His stint in France made him a better player. Those of us old enough to have seen him are very fortunate to have seen a player of that skill and world class quality in a Wednesday shirt. He was phenomenal especially in those first couple of seasons for us and rightfully was the first player of the season of the Premier League era. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owl999 Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 5 hours ago, Essix Blue said: So he was about the same age as Boyd is now when joining us, yet some say Boyd is past it........ hmmmmmmm......... You can't comparing Boyd to Waddle are you ???? The gulf in ability and football intelligence equates to the same as comparing somebody like Aiden McGeady to Gareth Bale . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imre-Banana Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 My favourite England player as a kid, couldn't believe it when we signed him! I can still remember the buzz around the ground when he finally made his Hillsborough debut after the injury at Everton. Great days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevthelodgemoorowl Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 As brilliant as he was there were still those mumping because of his languid style ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIGHERSTATE Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 The best we'll ever see. For added evidence watch the marseille doc on youtube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swfc4_sufc0 Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 41 minutes ago, nevthelodgemoorowl said: As brilliant as he was there were still those mumping because of his languid style ! This >>>>>>>>>>> I remember him being booed in a couple of matches before Christmas! God didn't have the workrate for some of our students of the game, yearning for Howard's banzai style of a few seasons earlier... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etchesketch Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 1 hour ago, abdiwonderland said: Did we sign him the same season as Woods and Warhurst or was it the season before? Waddle signed the season after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
areNOTwhatTHEYseem Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 Waddle was the best Wednesday player I've ever seen, and easily my favourite. I used to spend hours as a kid trying to perfect his shimmy. Oh, and he's responsible for my favourite ever Wednesday moment, too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owler66 Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 2 hours ago, swfc4_sufc0 said: This >>>>>>>>>>> I remember him being booed in a couple of matches before Christmas! God didn't have the workrate for some of our students of the game, yearning for Howard's banzai style of a few seasons earlier... Can't believe that sorry he was always a crowd favourite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Night-Owl Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 2 minutes ago, areNOTwhatTHEYseem said: Waddle was the best Wednesday player I've ever seen, and easily my favourite. I used to spend hours as a kid trying to perfect his shimmy. Oh, and he's responsible for my favourite ever Wednesday moment, too... That iconic kit was made for Waddle and Sheridan, sheer class just like them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspector Lestrade Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 A million pounds for an over the hill has been, was my first reaction when I heard we signed him. My second reaction was that Francis knew sod all about assembling a football team. My first reaction after watching him play was bloody hell what a player. My second reaction was Francis knows a bargain when he see's one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themaskedowl Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 Unashamedly my favourite Wednesday player. Wonderful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roscoe P. Coltrane Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 Best player I've seen in a Wednesday shirt by a country mile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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