READING'S ULTIMATE LEGEND

[Man Friday]

Is this one a no-brainer with Robin Friday?

Probably,

His goal against Tranmere will live long in the memory of all the 78,000 that were crammed into Elm Park that night.

I think you will find that there were more than that on the South Bank.

So you missed out as well...? Awwwww

[Man Friday]

Is this one a no-brainer with Robin Friday?

Probably,

His goal against Tranmere will live long in the memory of all the 1.2M that were crammed into Elm Park that night.

Corrected

...and you as well I imagine.

[Ian Royal]

Ron Grant.

James Harper for dancing with Ron Grant to celebrate a goal.

[Avon Royal]

I get the distinct impression Man Friday is trying to tell us something.............

[AthleticoSpizz]

Although I am sure there were others that preceded them (and no-doubt preceded us), the aforementioned:

1, Friday
2, Senior
3, Quinn

in any order you like

[noelgallagher]

Robin Friday
Steve Death
Phil Parkinson

[One Beer is never enough.]

No mention of Mass Sarr

[Theroyalbox]

Simon church

[Man Friday]

Robin Friday
Steve Death
Phil Parkinson

I'll go with that.

[JamieY26]

Mass Sarr

[Barney]

If you talking LEGEND, then there is ONLY one. That is Robin Friday.

Let me provide you with some substance. I was fortunate enough to see EVERY game that the man played at Elm Park. I was also fortunate enough to obtain a ticket to the recently held "tribute to Robin Friday evening" held at the Reading Market place building.

So ignoring all the other threads on Mr Friday, let me provide you with some facts;

1) I was among the 10,000+ crowd when we played Tranmere in 1976. I saw the goal. I remember the goal. I can remember it now, 36 years later.
2) I was lucky enough to watch Robin play in a reserve game at home to Plymouth in 1975. He scored. He dominated the game. He quadrupled the crowd that night.
3) When his name WASN'T called out over the tannoy to start the game (pre txt, sky, ceefax and all that sh!te) the crowd would grown.
4) He was fouled beyond belief, yet was as hard as nails. In todays game, which I appreciate is faster, the current players would be out for WEEKS. Robin was hard.
5) I was lucky. I saw Friday play. He was unique. He was a lunatic, but you HAD to see him. Maniac. Super strong. Long hair. An heroic figure.
6) I've been a season ticket holder at Reading FC since 1981, and have hardly missed a home game since 1974, yet Robin Friday will ALWAYS be the most legendary player I expect to ever see at Reading.

I know that younger fans will not appreciate the continual plaudits for this man, but he was, quite simply, unique.

He was a great player. Hard beyond belief. Mad, but brilliant. Incredible skill. Dozens of ultra brave goals. Shocking disciplinary record.

The ONLY player in my 40 years of watching this game that would GENUINELY ALWAYS put bums on seats.

Legend. Mr Robin Friday. I am not religious, but thank Christ I watched this man play.

Death, Blackman, Hicks - all great great players for Reading. The LEGEND - that is the one and only Mr Robin Friday. RIP the great man.

[parky]

George Best?

Despite not even being a glint in the milkman's eye I was on the South Bank that night Friday scored.

But seriously, it has to be Danny Guthrie! Midfield Magician who was bought so cheaply and will lead this club to European glory.

[notloyalenuffroyal]

It has to be Friday. Never saw him! Wasn't there, but still the only name that others tell stories about.

Honourable mentions to :

1. Trevor Senior -
2. Gilksy - bloomin' eck he was annoying, but my 10-12 year old self always got so excited if he touched the ball (before he promptly fell asleep for the rest of the game!)

and on behalf of my 6 year old son

3. Kevin Doyle - Last Saturday whilst the literal shit (manure) fans were singing "we all dream of a team of Cantonas" etc he joined in himself with "Number 1 is Kevin Doyle, number 2 is Kevin Doyle! He was only just born when Kev was around. I am a proud Daddy!

[USA_Loyal_Royal]

has to be robin friday. he is a god.

[Focher]

Danny Bailey for me

[Jackson Corner]

Ian Black

[lolwut]

Martyn Booty followed by Joe Gamble

[Royal Bahamas]

Colin Meldrum

[Maguire]

He is that highly regarded in these parts that even those that never saw him play, myself included, revere him...

Speak for yourself. Never saw the bloke play, he sounds like an arsehole by all accounts, and we've probably had several dozen better players since.

[Handsome Man]

He is that highly regarded in these parts that even those that never saw him play, myself included, revere him...

Speak for yourself. Never saw the bloke play, he sounds like an arsehole by all accounts, and we've probably had several dozen better players since.

You missed the point.

If you want to vote for the scientifically-proven most effective Reading player ever, you get opta stats out and try and do a balanced audit of strengths and weaknesses, using a spreadsheet.

If you want to choose a legend, you go for a man who shat in Mark Lawrenson's kitbag.