Blackburn Rovers Hall of Fame: Left wingers

1:40pm Wednesday 27th June 2012 in Football

CONTINUING the Lancashire Telegraph's Hall of Fame series, we are asking you to nominate your favourite Blackburn Rovers left wingers.

We are giving you the opportunity to vote for your favourite players from Ewood Park, position by position, with a nominated shortlist of players featured every Saturday this summer.

Please nominate your left wingers to be shortlisted for the vote.

Comments (55)

1:53pm Wed 27 Jun 12

juanbbien says...

Ally McLeod,Mike Harrison,John Connelly
Ally McLeod,Mike Harrison,John Connelly juanbbien

1:55pm Wed 27 Jun 12

burnleyglentoran says...

BRKFC have only ever had one decent left winger - Jack Straw......


GOD SAVE THE KEAN
BRKFC have only ever had one decent left winger - Jack Straw...... GOD SAVE THE KEAN burnleyglentoran

2:04pm Wed 27 Jun 12

flyingv1 says...

David Wagstaffe and Duffer
David Wagstaffe and Duffer flyingv1

2:16pm Wed 27 Jun 12

givet82 says...

jason wilcox
jason wilcox givet82

2:16pm Wed 27 Jun 12

bburnrover says...

Wagstaffe past it when we got him but he was marvellous.
Wagstaffe past it when we got him but he was marvellous. bburnrover

2:20pm Wed 27 Jun 12

BlueSkies says...

Dave Wagstaffe and then Duff, as previously posted.
Dave Wagstaffe and then Duff, as previously posted. BlueSkies

2:24pm Wed 27 Jun 12

badlydressedboy says...

Damien Duff
Damien Duff badlydressedboy

2:35pm Wed 27 Jun 12

happycyclist says...

Duff.
Duff. happycyclist

3:03pm Wed 27 Jun 12

MxMave says...

Keith Tracey
Keith Tracey MxMave

3:05pm Wed 27 Jun 12

sonny says...

Matty holmes.
Matty holmes. sonny

3:11pm Wed 27 Jun 12

dezzer48 says...

Wagstaff and Duffy
Wagstaff and Duffy dezzer48

3:12pm Wed 27 Jun 12

sonny says...

Matty holmes.
Matty holmes. sonny

3:24pm Wed 27 Jun 12

noddymcleod says...

For sheer ability, Duffer.
For nonstop effort, my namesake, Noddy McLeod.
If you think Jack "the Baghdad Bomber" Straw is a leftwinger, you need some political education.
For sheer ability, Duffer. For nonstop effort, my namesake, Noddy McLeod. If you think Jack "the Baghdad Bomber" Straw is a leftwinger, you need some political education. noddymcleod

3:26pm Wed 27 Jun 12

benal13 says...

can we pick the older players like douglas ,briggs harrison, mcloud,murphy, kewel, gomes ect?
can we pick the older players like douglas ,briggs harrison, mcloud,murphy, kewel, gomes ect? benal13

3:32pm Wed 27 Jun 12

Crow27 says...

Because of my age, Duffer, Wilcox
Because of my age, Duffer, Wilcox Crow27

3:43pm Wed 27 Jun 12

Keen O to Get Kean Out says...

ally macloed or kenny daglish
ally macloed or kenny daglish Keen O to Get Kean Out

3:53pm Wed 27 Jun 12

A Darener says...

Dave Wagstaff"...wish we could have had him in his prime.
Dave Wagstaff"...wish we could have had him in his prime. A Darener

3:54pm Wed 27 Jun 12

davemal says...

Mike Harrison, Jason Wilcox.
Mike Harrison, Jason Wilcox. davemal

4:05pm Wed 27 Jun 12

londonrover says...

Got to be Noddy GRHS.
Got to be Noddy GRHS. londonrover

4:09pm Wed 27 Jun 12

Theo says...

Waggy was great, Duffer was also great but Scott Sellers was our main man in the late 80s.
Waggy was great, Duffer was also great but Scott Sellers was our main man in the late 80s. Theo

4:37pm Wed 27 Jun 12

LittleRonnieHildersley says...

Whilst I've been watching Rovers - Noel Brotherstone and then Duff
Whilst I've been watching Rovers - Noel Brotherstone and then Duff LittleRonnieHildersley

5:26pm Wed 27 Jun 12

Iiii1111 says...

Little johnny price and kit napier I think where left wingers....gotto be duffer, by far the best in a blue n white shirt.
Little johnny price and kit napier I think where left wingers....gotto be duffer, by far the best in a blue n white shirt. Iiii1111

5:36pm Wed 27 Jun 12

Bangkok Rover says...

Scott Sellars

"Scottie Scottie beam us up!"
Scott Sellars "Scottie Scottie beam us up!" Bangkok Rover

6:02pm Wed 27 Jun 12

juanbbien says...

Joe Haverty, Barrie Ratcliff, Brian Hill.
Joe Haverty, Barrie Ratcliff, Brian Hill. juanbbien

6:28pm Wed 27 Jun 12

sonny says...

Duff-easily the 2nd best left winger in the country after giggs during his time at rovers.
Duff-easily the 2nd best left winger in the country after giggs during his time at rovers. sonny

6:49pm Wed 27 Jun 12

Arthur Labore says...

Duff or Waggy for me
Duff or Waggy for me Arthur Labore

6:54pm Wed 27 Jun 12

jogalot says...

Duff
Duff jogalot

7:24pm Wed 27 Jun 12

CheltRover says...

Scottie, Scottie, beam us up!
Scottie, Scottie, beam us up! CheltRover

7:26pm Wed 27 Jun 12

Tatts says...

Duff by a country mile, followed by Scott Sellars
Duff by a country mile, followed by Scott Sellars Tatts

8:27pm Wed 27 Jun 12

egbutnobacon says...

Duff. Apart from when he kissed the badge playing against Charlton.
Duff. Apart from when he kissed the badge playing against Charlton. egbutnobacon

8:44pm Wed 27 Jun 12

RUinsane says...

Sellars, Brotherston,Wilcox and Duff. Duff being the best. Over the years we seem to have been blessed down the left.
Sellars, Brotherston,Wilcox and Duff. Duff being the best. Over the years we seem to have been blessed down the left. RUinsane

9:12pm Wed 27 Jun 12

MikeD says...

Scott Sellars by a country mile, followed by Duff ;)

A miracle we kept Sellars for so long, and a tragedy that he left for Leeds when we finally got to the league he deserved to be playing in. How he wasn't a regular for England I'll never know. The sweetest left foot I've ever seen
Scott Sellars by a country mile, followed by Duff ;) A miracle we kept Sellars for so long, and a tragedy that he left for Leeds when we finally got to the league he deserved to be playing in. How he wasn't a regular for England I'll never know. The sweetest left foot I've ever seen MikeD

9:49pm Wed 27 Jun 12

jonjonweatherman says...

This dates me but Bobby Langton was the best left winger by far in the days of Finney and mathews he was Englands left wing man. I was priveleged to see him in his last season before moving to Preston. and then again in the Johnny Carey era.HE never missed a penalty ever.
This dates me but Bobby Langton was the best left winger by far in the days of Finney and mathews he was Englands left wing man. I was priveleged to see him in his last season before moving to Preston. and then again in the Johnny Carey era.HE never missed a penalty ever. jonjonweatherman

10:05pm Wed 27 Jun 12

Roverstattoo says...

Brotherston was fillin that position when I first started watchin Rovers, Scotty i always liked but there was something about Duffer when he was running at defenders. Has to be Duffer for me.
Brotherston was fillin that position when I first started watchin Rovers, Scotty i always liked but there was something about Duffer when he was running at defenders. Has to be Duffer for me. Roverstattoo

10:24pm Wed 27 Jun 12

peely says...

Waggy !!
Waggy !! peely

10:52pm Wed 27 Jun 12

Rover since 1947 says...

jonjonweatherman wrote:
This dates me but Bobby Langton was the best left winger by far in the days of Finney and mathews he was Englands left wing man. I was priveleged to see him in his last season before moving to Preston. and then again in the Johnny Carey era.HE never missed a penalty ever.
Agree with you about Bobby Langton but he did once miss a penalty at Bury. In the more modern era it has to be Duff Other strong contenders would be Mcleod, Sellars, Brotherston, Wagstaffe and Harrison
[quote][p][bold]jonjonweatherman[/bold] wrote: This dates me but Bobby Langton was the best left winger by far in the days of Finney and mathews he was Englands left wing man. I was priveleged to see him in his last season before moving to Preston. and then again in the Johnny Carey era.HE never missed a penalty ever.[/p][/quote]Agree with you about Bobby Langton but he did once miss a penalty at Bury. In the more modern era it has to be Duff Other strong contenders would be Mcleod, Sellars, Brotherston, Wagstaffe and Harrison Rover since 1947

10:54pm Wed 27 Jun 12

French Rover says...

Mike Harrison by a country mile. He scored 40 goals in a 160 games from the wing. A very direct playing style and great speed saw him waltz past some of the top defenders in the first and second divisions in the sixties.
Mike Harrison by a country mile. He scored 40 goals in a 160 games from the wing. A very direct playing style and great speed saw him waltz past some of the top defenders in the first and second divisions in the sixties. French Rover

7:20am Thu 28 Jun 12

Donmac46 says...

If being judged on only the time in the Premier league, Rovers best left winger was without a doubt, Damien Duff. If being judged on the best left wingers since the end of WW2. Ally McLeod, Mike Harrison, and Bobby Langton, were the next best that I have seen, in that order.
If being judged on only the time in the Premier league, Rovers best left winger was without a doubt, Damien Duff. If being judged on the best left wingers since the end of WW2. Ally McLeod, Mike Harrison, and Bobby Langton, were the next best that I have seen, in that order. Donmac46

7:30am Thu 28 Jun 12

garyintandem says...

Duff and Waggy. But include mike Harrison for his penalties!
Duff and Waggy. But include mike Harrison for his penalties! garyintandem

7:51am Thu 28 Jun 12

Russ ov the rovers says...

Duff
Duff Russ ov the rovers

8:04am Thu 28 Jun 12

idlewally says...

Jase "the ace" Wilcox - youth team and loyal servant to the club. we may have had better players but non who bled blue and white like Wilcox
Jase "the ace" Wilcox - youth team and loyal servant to the club. we may have had better players but non who bled blue and white like Wilcox idlewally

9:46am Thu 28 Jun 12

the final countdown says...

Mike Harrison, fast, direct with a 1 goal in 4 games average. Powerful shot and excellent penalty taker.

Damian Duff, excellent speed and dribbling skills, his skill at cutting in from the left through a crowd of defenders to score was a delight to watch.

Both performed in the top division and performed against top defenders.
Mike Harrison, fast, direct with a 1 goal in 4 games average. Powerful shot and excellent penalty taker. Damian Duff, excellent speed and dribbling skills, his skill at cutting in from the left through a crowd of defenders to score was a delight to watch. Both performed in the top division and performed against top defenders. the final countdown

10:12am Thu 28 Jun 12

Miller11 says...

Wilcox and Sellars
Wilcox and Sellars Miller11

12:40pm Thu 28 Jun 12

The-Jerome-and-Steve-Show says...

New Club policies.
1. Keep Kean quiet for a bit (shebby to spout sh1t instead)

2. Sign as many players or be linked before 10 July 2012.

3. Avoid players leaving (apart from Hoillet and Yak) before 10 July 2012.

4. From 11 July Sell as many big earners as possible.

5. From 11 July Steve can continue spouting.

This is on very good information,

Whats the relevance of the 10/11th July 2012 ??????
New Club policies. 1. Keep Kean quiet for a bit (shebby to spout sh1t instead) 2. Sign as many players or be linked before 10 July 2012. 3. Avoid players leaving (apart from Hoillet and Yak) before 10 July 2012. 4. From 11 July Sell as many big earners as possible. 5. From 11 July Steve can continue spouting. This is on very good information, Whats the relevance of the 10/11th July 2012 ?????? The-Jerome-and-Steve-Show

1:05pm Thu 28 Jun 12

gpb501 says...

Damien Duff
Damien Duff gpb501

1:19pm Thu 28 Jun 12

Leggy_Mambo says...

Scott Sellars.
Scott Sellars. Leggy_Mambo

1:41pm Thu 28 Jun 12

we8dingles says...

What about corrado grabbi?
What about corrado grabbi? we8dingles

4:18pm Thu 28 Jun 12

aldux44 says...

Ally Mcleod was the tops.
Ally Mcleod was the tops. aldux44

4:18pm Thu 28 Jun 12

aldux44 says...

Ally Mcleod was the tops.
Ally Mcleod was the tops. aldux44

10:53am Fri 29 Jun 12

A Game of Blue & White Halves says...

MikeD wrote:
Scott Sellars by a country mile, followed by Duff ;)

A miracle we kept Sellars for so long, and a tragedy that he left for Leeds when we finally got to the league he deserved to be playing in. How he wasn't a regular for England I'll never know. The sweetest left foot I've ever seen
On the ill-fated 15th April 1989 (Hillsborough)- Scotty was superb as we routed League leaders and eventually promoted, Man City, 4-0.

Garner helped hmself to a hat-trick and remember a late Man City sub - Gary Flitcroft, making an appearance.

Shame Dalglish didn't like Scotty's style.
[quote][p][bold]MikeD[/bold] wrote: Scott Sellars by a country mile, followed by Duff ;) A miracle we kept Sellars for so long, and a tragedy that he left for Leeds when we finally got to the league he deserved to be playing in. How he wasn't a regular for England I'll never know. The sweetest left foot I've ever seen[/p][/quote]On the ill-fated 15th April 1989 (Hillsborough)- Scotty was superb as we routed League leaders and eventually promoted, Man City, 4-0. Garner helped hmself to a hat-trick and remember a late Man City sub - Gary Flitcroft, making an appearance. Shame Dalglish didn't like Scotty's style. A Game of Blue & White Halves

11:52am Fri 29 Jun 12

the _tea_set says...

It may be a little biased, but Barrie Ratcliffe for me.

He was Blackburn born and bred and perhaps ahead of his time: blisteringly quick, very skilful and a bit of a poser too - If you think in the Christiano Ronaldo mold you're not far away.

Equally at home on the left or the right (though he played mostly on the left) he relished taking players on and beating them with pace, no matter who they were. If you're lucky to bump into him at a Rovers game he will recall an incident when he nutmegged Stanley Matthews (something that you just DIDN'T do!), took the ball down the line only to be clattered by the full-back for his lack of respect!

He did have respect for his club though. He was a Rovers fan from being a boy and still counts himself blessed to have played alongside his heroes Douglas and Clayton. He always had time for the fans and when once asked why he signed so many autographs replied: "I best make the most of it now. A day will come when nobody will want one!"

The fact is though, I never saw him play. I'm 23 years old, 47 years his junior. However, everyone I've ever asked has said he was a brilliant player (whilst adding he loved himself a little too much and that he went down like a sack of spuds in the box - again, ahead of his time!).

He's not in the best of health these days and his memory isn't what it was; but ask him anything about his playing career and he'll recall to the finest detail and glow with the enthusiasm he still has for the game.

As far as I'm concerned, he's the best left winger Rovers have ever had - but then, as I say, I am biased.

I'm his grandson.
It may be a little biased, but Barrie Ratcliffe for me. He was Blackburn born and bred and perhaps ahead of his time: blisteringly quick, very skilful and a bit of a poser too - If you think in the Christiano Ronaldo mold you're not far away. Equally at home on the left or the right (though he played mostly on the left) he relished taking players on and beating them with pace, no matter who they were. If you're lucky to bump into him at a Rovers game he will recall an incident when he nutmegged Stanley Matthews (something that you just DIDN'T do!), took the ball down the line only to be clattered by the full-back for his lack of respect! He did have respect for his club though. He was a Rovers fan from being a boy and still counts himself blessed to have played alongside his heroes Douglas and Clayton. He always had time for the fans and when once asked why he signed so many autographs replied: "I best make the most of it now. A day will come when nobody will want one!" The fact is though, I never saw him play. I'm 23 years old, 47 years his junior. However, everyone I've ever asked has said he was a brilliant player (whilst adding he loved himself a little too much and that he went down like a sack of spuds in the box - again, ahead of his time!). He's not in the best of health these days and his memory isn't what it was; but ask him anything about his playing career and he'll recall to the finest detail and glow with the enthusiasm he still has for the game. As far as I'm concerned, he's the best left winger Rovers have ever had - but then, as I say, I am biased. I'm his grandson. the _tea_set

12:23am Sat 30 Jun 12

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2:56am Sat 30 Jun 12

Donmac46 says...

the _tea_set wrote:
It may be a little biased, but Barrie Ratcliffe for me. He was Blackburn born and bred and perhaps ahead of his time: blisteringly quick, very skilful and a bit of a poser too - If you think in the Christiano Ronaldo mold you're not far away. Equally at home on the left or the right (though he played mostly on the left) he relished taking players on and beating them with pace, no matter who they were. If you're lucky to bump into him at a Rovers game he will recall an incident when he nutmegged Stanley Matthews (something that you just DIDN'T do!), took the ball down the line only to be clattered by the full-back for his lack of respect! He did have respect for his club though. He was a Rovers fan from being a boy and still counts himself blessed to have played alongside his heroes Douglas and Clayton. He always had time for the fans and when once asked why he signed so many autographs replied: "I best make the most of it now. A day will come when nobody will want one!" The fact is though, I never saw him play. I'm 23 years old, 47 years his junior. However, everyone I've ever asked has said he was a brilliant player (whilst adding he loved himself a little too much and that he went down like a sack of spuds in the box - again, ahead of his time!). He's not in the best of health these days and his memory isn't what it was; but ask him anything about his playing career and he'll recall to the finest detail and glow with the enthusiasm he still has for the game. As far as I'm concerned, he's the best left winger Rovers have ever had - but then, as I say, I am biased. I'm his grandson.
Sorry to hear Barry Ratcliffe, is not enjoying the best of health, he was a stylish player for the Rovers and as you say well ahead of his time. Please give him my best wishes, and tell him I remember him playing for St James school, when I was in the St John,s school team, when they slaughtered us, one saturday morning at Pleckgate playing fields, in the Blackburn schools league, circa 1954.
[quote][p][bold]the _tea_set[/bold] wrote: It may be a little biased, but Barrie Ratcliffe for me. He was Blackburn born and bred and perhaps ahead of his time: blisteringly quick, very skilful and a bit of a poser too - If you think in the Christiano Ronaldo mold you're not far away. Equally at home on the left or the right (though he played mostly on the left) he relished taking players on and beating them with pace, no matter who they were. If you're lucky to bump into him at a Rovers game he will recall an incident when he nutmegged Stanley Matthews (something that you just DIDN'T do!), took the ball down the line only to be clattered by the full-back for his lack of respect! He did have respect for his club though. He was a Rovers fan from being a boy and still counts himself blessed to have played alongside his heroes Douglas and Clayton. He always had time for the fans and when once asked why he signed so many autographs replied: "I best make the most of it now. A day will come when nobody will want one!" The fact is though, I never saw him play. I'm 23 years old, 47 years his junior. However, everyone I've ever asked has said he was a brilliant player (whilst adding he loved himself a little too much and that he went down like a sack of spuds in the box - again, ahead of his time!). He's not in the best of health these days and his memory isn't what it was; but ask him anything about his playing career and he'll recall to the finest detail and glow with the enthusiasm he still has for the game. As far as I'm concerned, he's the best left winger Rovers have ever had - but then, as I say, I am biased. I'm his grandson.[/p][/quote]Sorry to hear Barry Ratcliffe, is not enjoying the best of health, he was a stylish player for the Rovers and as you say well ahead of his time. Please give him my best wishes, and tell him I remember him playing for St James school, when I was in the St John,s school team, when they slaughtered us, one saturday morning at Pleckgate playing fields, in the Blackburn schools league, circa 1954. Donmac46

8:16am Sat 30 Jun 12

roverkip says...

its got to be noel brotherston
noel .noel noel he is the king of ewood park best left wing we have ever had
its got to be noel brotherston noel .noel noel he is the king of ewood park best left wing we have ever had roverkip

1:20am Tue 10 Jul 12

Kiwihead says...

the _tea_set wrote:
It may be a little biased, but Barrie Ratcliffe for me. He was Blackburn born and bred and perhaps ahead of his time: blisteringly quick, very skilful and a bit of a poser too - If you think in the Christiano Ronaldo mold you're not far away. Equally at home on the left or the right (though he played mostly on the left) he relished taking players on and beating them with pace, no matter who they were. If you're lucky to bump into him at a Rovers game he will recall an incident when he nutmegged Stanley Matthews (something that you just DIDN'T do!), took the ball down the line only to be clattered by the full-back for his lack of respect! He did have respect for his club though. He was a Rovers fan from being a boy and still counts himself blessed to have played alongside his heroes Douglas and Clayton. He always had time for the fans and when once asked why he signed so many autographs replied: "I best make the most of it now. A day will come when nobody will want one!" The fact is though, I never saw him play. I'm 23 years old, 47 years his junior. However, everyone I've ever asked has said he was a brilliant player (whilst adding he loved himself a little too much and that he went down like a sack of spuds in the box - again, ahead of his time!). He's not in the best of health these days and his memory isn't what it was; but ask him anything about his playing career and he'll recall to the finest detail and glow with the enthusiasm he still has for the game. As far as I'm concerned, he's the best left winger Rovers have ever had - but then, as I say, I am biased. I'm his grandson.
I vote for Barrie Ratcliffe too.
I'm even more biased though, he's my father.
Born in 1965, I never saw him play either. Anyone know if there's any archive footage anywhere? I'm sure he was a teriffic player, although injury curtailed his career.
[quote][p][bold]the _tea_set[/bold] wrote: It may be a little biased, but Barrie Ratcliffe for me. He was Blackburn born and bred and perhaps ahead of his time: blisteringly quick, very skilful and a bit of a poser too - If you think in the Christiano Ronaldo mold you're not far away. Equally at home on the left or the right (though he played mostly on the left) he relished taking players on and beating them with pace, no matter who they were. If you're lucky to bump into him at a Rovers game he will recall an incident when he nutmegged Stanley Matthews (something that you just DIDN'T do!), took the ball down the line only to be clattered by the full-back for his lack of respect! He did have respect for his club though. He was a Rovers fan from being a boy and still counts himself blessed to have played alongside his heroes Douglas and Clayton. He always had time for the fans and when once asked why he signed so many autographs replied: "I best make the most of it now. A day will come when nobody will want one!" The fact is though, I never saw him play. I'm 23 years old, 47 years his junior. However, everyone I've ever asked has said he was a brilliant player (whilst adding he loved himself a little too much and that he went down like a sack of spuds in the box - again, ahead of his time!). He's not in the best of health these days and his memory isn't what it was; but ask him anything about his playing career and he'll recall to the finest detail and glow with the enthusiasm he still has for the game. As far as I'm concerned, he's the best left winger Rovers have ever had - but then, as I say, I am biased. I'm his grandson.[/p][/quote]I vote for Barrie Ratcliffe too. I'm even more biased though, he's my father. Born in 1965, I never saw him play either. Anyone know if there's any archive footage anywhere? I'm sure he was a teriffic player, although injury curtailed his career. Kiwihead

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