Players who hardly played for 'Pool but became cult heroes

I’ll go Jason Euell - 36 games over 2 seasons but only 4 goals, most memorable in one of the best games in living memory under the lights at Bloomfield Road and one of the best atmospheres I’ve ever experienced in the ground with just shy of 10,000 in.

Andy Carroll stole a goal to put them ahead before Super Brett equalised from a Charlie Adam rebound and we played some superb pressing football before Jason Euell stuck one away following a corner to the delight of the home fans.

I remember Chris Hughton saying it was one of the most intimidating atmospheres he had ever experienced. Having said that, every blackpool player could have achieved cult status after that game, but Euell nicked the goal and the accolades.
 
I think the term ‘cult hero’ is being stretched to the limit in many cases.
‘Players on loan / short term contracts who weren’t completely useless’ would accurately describe quite a few of the above.
 
L’étranger said:
I think the term ‘cult hero’ is being stretched to the limit in many cases.
‘Players on loan / short term contracts who weren’t completely useless’ would accurately describe quite a few of the above.
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Ted MacDougall. Anyone remember a banner in the south with "tap 'em in Ted!" Written on it?
 
Stranny1870 said:
Still remember his first trial game and he looked brilliant, the old 'sign him up' chant was to be heard, not so much after the 2nd appearance, think he would have been a cult signing though.
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He was worth a pop back then, not pragmatic enough for Megson, better to blow 275k on Malkin 🙄
 
Eric Orrie, never played a competitive game, 1 pre season friendly I think, if I remember rightly, ended with the South Paddock chanting "Eric, Eric"
 
Always remember Martin Aldridge smashing in a half volley right in front of me (still remember the net crunch sound) to put us 3-1 up at Stoke, he very sadly died not long after, didn't set the world on fire with us but he definitely brought me a lot of joy with that goal.
 
Mark_GT said:
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Ted MacDougall. Anyone remember a banner in the south with "tap 'em in Ted!" Written on it?
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I've referenced that banner Mark several times to the degree any time I hear the name Macdougall my immediate thought is "tap em in ted" 😂
Without checking, dont think he ever notched for us.
 
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Nigel Walker got a hat-trick for us on his debut but never managed to score again in his next 9 appearances so was sent back to his parent club.

Just seen on WIKI he died in his 50's from cancer a few years ago. RIP Nigel.
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Lovely bloke. Taught my kids maths. Slightly embarrassed that he scored a hat trick on his debut but no more after that.
 
Willie Mcgrotty said:
I've referenced that banner Mark several times to the degree any time I hear the name Macdougall my immediate thought is "tap em in ted" 😂
Without checking, dont think he ever notched for us!
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Wasn't it a favour from Alan Ball for an old mate? He really was knackered by the time he came to us 😗 🤦‍♂️
 
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While I’m here, contributing a couple of other names:

Paul Evans
Tony Dinning
Tommy Wright
 
Daniel Gretarsson. Fast becoming a legend but won’t play often due to every player on the pitch trying to injure him, including himself and his teammates

He’s our own Viking Legend
 
Stuart Green had legendary status before he arrived and then turned out to be crap.

Chris Greenacre was another.

As was Newby who never actually played for us but felt like he did - and Chris Clarke.

Danns and Douglas.


All these are example of how desperate we were under the Oystons. We’ve got an abundance of riches now!
 
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Wasn't it a favour from Alan Ball for an old mate? He really was knackered by the time he came to us 😗 🤦‍♂️
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I was surprised when I wiki'd him that tap em was only 33 when he came to us in 1980. Performance wise I thought he was in his 40's. And for someone who'd averaged a goal every other game we couldn't get one out of him 🥺
 
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