Legend Maybee not But a player who has given us hope definitely Yann definitely gives us as fans a lift and against the odds A little bit of hope So to some he could be classed as a hero/legend
The fact they went for serious money and helped the club and the fact they were two of the best players ever to wear a charlton shirt makes them legends to me. Parker was with us since a kid.
Legends are the likes of Kinsella, Bent and Parker
That's exactly the point, you have Bent as a legend, I'd give Kerms more legendary status.
For me "legend" isn't a question of who was best, that player also has to stand for something. Kinsella undoubtedly fits that bill, Parker maybe but not Bent for me, he was just an excellent player for a couple of seasons when the club was doing well. Yann appeared on the scene when the club was at its lowest ebb for decades. He scored some fabulous goals, showed a level of commitment that we hadn't seen for years and won a spot in the hearts of many fans. That, to me, makes him a legend - others disagree and that's fine, that's football.
Personally I think legend is over used, it should only be used for players that are with a club a long time or would have been if injury or circumstances beyond their control lead to their departure. So although he only made two hundred appearances Kinsella is one, without his knees being finished he would not have been sold.
However that is my opinion and it is a subjective word and you are all entitled to disagree (even though you are wrong).
The fact they went for serious money and helped the club and the fact they were two of the best players ever to wear a charlton shirt makes them legends to me. Parker was with us since a kid.
For me, there's a difference between the two. Parker greedily jumped at the Russian gangster's shilling rather than waiting til the summer, having helped us into Europe. And much good that did him, playing wise. Darren Bent gave his all for our relegation struggle, and waited quietly during the summer to let the club get the best deal for him. I'm sorry for how his career's gone since, but I blame that twat Redknapp for that. So yes, I'll give DB legend status, but not Parker.
Not a legend for me (can understand he may be for those younger) but nevertheless a great servant to our club and I'd like him to stay, but won't cry if he goes and gets a final payday.
The squad needs a massive freshening up however and if the new guys are decent, Yann might find himself benched and that would be sad.
I think that all (up to a level) of our players are replaceable if we have funds, maybe things could turn our for the better?
A Yann replacement may not have the swashbucklingness (new word?) of 'our' Cantona, but may be more prolific.
I understand many are distraught but it's not for me.
If he stayed a couple more years and repeated what he has already done then he could be a legend. Just because he is popular doesn't make him a legend.
What i don't get is people being embarrassed because others are showing support.
My 10 year old son think he's a legend and considering he's grown up supporting Charlton teams that have mostly been full of very average players , legend status is ok with me.
I really like Yann but if Peter Parsley comes in and impresses, or Reza gets a brace in the next game, the kids will have a new legend and Yann will just be an ex player.
My point is that we have all, over the years had our favourite players leave but I cannot remember a reaction like this... to the extent of some sending their season tickets back/not renewing because of it.
I was in the 'cult hero' group up until recently. Yann is likely to be the most popular player we have had for any supporters under the age of about 20 - that's a bit percentage of our fanbase, whole generations worth.
Give it ten years time, and I've a feeling that people will still be talking fondly of Yann. We aren't the sort of club who in this day and age are likely to create 'legends'....players don't stick around long enough.
For me, YK is as close to 'legend' as Charlton are likely to have when you look at the last 5 years or so.
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But a player who has given us hope definitely
Yann definitely gives us as fans a lift and against the odds
A little bit of hope
So to some he could be classed as a hero/legend
The fact they went for serious money and helped the club and the fact they were two of the best players ever to wear a charlton shirt makes them legends to me. Parker was with us since a kid.
For me "legend" isn't a question of who was best, that player also has to stand for something. Kinsella undoubtedly fits that bill, Parker maybe but not Bent for me, he was just an excellent player for a couple of seasons when the club was doing well. Yann appeared on the scene when the club was at its lowest ebb for decades. He scored some fabulous goals, showed a level of commitment that we hadn't seen for years and won a spot in the hearts of many fans. That, to me, makes him a legend - others disagree and that's fine, that's football.
Some people want their favourite player to carry on playing for us.
It's as simple as that. You don't need to suddenly become a contract expert.
However that is my opinion and it is a subjective word and you are all entitled to disagree (even though you are wrong).
The squad needs a massive freshening up however and if the new guys are decent, Yann might find himself benched and that would be sad.
I think that all (up to a level) of our players are replaceable if we have funds, maybe things could turn our for the better?
A Yann replacement may not have the swashbucklingness (new word?) of 'our' Cantona, but may be more prolific.
I understand many are distraught but it's not for me.
If he stayed a couple more years and repeated what he has already done then he could be a legend. Just because he is popular doesn't make him a legend.
What i don't get is people being embarrassed because others are showing support.
Don't take yourselves so seriously.
forum.charltonlife.com/discussion/59181/if-yann-were-to-leave-us-today
Darren Bent is a Charlton legend. FACT.
Maybe that's just social media nowadays though.
Who is and is not a legend is simply a matter of opinion.
Bent is a legend
Parker is not a legend -due to the manner and timing of departure
Yann is a legend
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Give it ten years time, and I've a feeling that people will still be talking fondly of Yann. We aren't the sort of club who in this day and age are likely to create 'legends'....players don't stick around long enough.
For me, YK is as close to 'legend' as Charlton are likely to have when you look at the last 5 years or so.