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Joss Naylor, unquestionably.

@RustySpanner

Blake, is that you?

Niche, and nicely done!

Going for billy Connolly and toyah both as mad as a box of frogs

No, sorry jekkyl, I wouldn’t normally bother disputing shit like this, but no way can you bestow legendary status on Lenny Kravitz.
Legends are the absolute best in the world at what they do, or innovators, genuine unique one-offs. Just cos you like him and he does lots of stuff averagely, doesn’t make him a legend. Its not even that I dislike him, he’s just… meh.

Floyd Mayweather is one. Can’t stand the sight of him, but unbeatable in his era. Living legend.

[edit] Yeah, Lenny pulled Lisa Bonet and made Zoe – awesome work, but not legendary 😁

A music one – Brian Eno

Ann Wilson
Dolly Parton
Ozzy Osbourne
Alice Cooper
Tony Iommi

Alastair Cook
Roger Federer
Desmond Tutu

Just off of the top of my head.

They are all mega stars in my eyes, but do it right in a proper role model way.

I also reckon if you put them in a room together with some microphones the resulting conversation would be fascinating.

Should have added Brian O’Driscoll.

Seconding Alex Ferguson. A born leader. Age 18 was (along with Billy Connolly) on the union committe of the Glasgow Apprentice strike in 1959.

Won a European trophy with Aberdeen then the rest is history with MU.

Before that he was sacked by St Mirren. An industrial tribunal ruling he had “neither by experience nor talent, any managerial ability at all”.

He fell out with the board after amongs other issues a tour of Guyana where he went on as a sub to knobble the opposing centre half who the ref had failed to deal with.

https://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/when-alex-ferguson-got-sacked-st-mirren-40-years-job-made-him

Eric Cantona was a brilliant player in a great United team of the time but for me, the real legend was Sir Alex Furguson. His domination of the top of English football was incredible and I’m fairly sure will never be surpassed.

Fergie is a given. A true Legend. I can’t see anyone even getting close to his achievements in the game. I love the fact that he’s sat there at every game with his mask and his flat cap on, but as a genuine fan. My Scouse mate Rob is convinced that he’s taken over actually managing the team again and Ole is merely his mouthpiece and public front

I see someone already mentioned Keith Richards but not Iggy Pop (least not that I noticed). Both legendary just for still being alive…

I’d also add Patti Smith.

I wouldn’t class either Greta Thunberg or Marcus Rashford as legendary. But they’ve certainly made great starts down that road.

Unfortunately Joe Brown no longer qualifies 😢

Kate Adie.

Wayne Gretzky.

To balance out with another female nomination. Margaret H Hamilton.

From my other sport, fell running, I’d go for Joss Naylor, Nicky Spinks, Killian Jornet and Jasmin Paris.

Cycling wise, definitely Graeme Obree. Maybe Julie Furtado and John Tomac from MTB past?

Outside of sports I’d agree with Obama (how the hell did they go from him to the last 4 years??) and David Attenborough.

Scotty Cranmer, Dennis Skinner, Dick Lucas

In my particular industry, Gordon Murray absolute legend, innovator, designer and all round petrol head

Jeremy Corbyn? 😀

My Scouse mate Rob is convinced that he’s taken over actually managing the team again and Ole is merely his mouthpiece and public front

I have to admit, that very thought had crossed my mind. I reckon he’s been getting under the wife’s feet at home and decided it was something to do to get out of the way!😀

Desmond Tutu.

No, sorry jekkyl, I wouldn’t normally bother disputing shit like this, but no way can you bestow legendary status on Lenny Kravitz.

Next you’re gonna say Jamiroquois doesn’t count either.

🙁

Iggy Pop

Hell yeah. Top of the list.

Re fergie.. I was always kind of dubious that it was the manager that made the team rather than the players, but Sir Alex proves that is absolutely the case. Absolutely a legend.

The thing that still leaves me scratching me head though..1986..a Scottish side brimming with top top class players. With the greatest manager to ever live at the helm

And we still couldn’t make it out the group stages..

Jeremy Corbyn? 😀

This is a legends thread. Not deities…🙄😉

Next you’re gonna say Jamiroquois doesn’t count either

Who?

Jamiroquoi:

Nick Clegg 😂

Sir Bobby Charlton is the biggest LL I can think of.

Kris Kristofferson, song writing legend and was Rubber Duck!

Serena Williams.

Billy Connolly

Michael Phelps 23 gold medals
Valentino Rossi just because

Freya Hoffmeister
Baaba Maal
Jane Goodall (although somone will probably say she has been discredited or something)
Dalai Lama
Rigoberta Menchú

Yvon Chouinard
Chris bonnington
Conrad anker
Tommy Caldwell
Lyn hill
Mick Fowler
Johnny dawes
Alex honnold

Too many more to list…

Joss Naylor, unquestionably.

I got a Joss Naylor handshake at a prize presentation once. Haven’t washed it since. Might have mentioned that before… 🙂

Surprised he hasn’t been mentioned already…

Kenny Dalglish

Lin Wood

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Ling

Out of the “Golden Age” of British mountaineering there’s only Chris Bonington left now that Doug Scott and Joe Brown have passed away. (My wife used to work for Joe – it’s how we met – and we’d often meet him when walking the dog). Yvon Chouinard, definitely.

Jos Naylor’s a good shout as is Kilian Jornet.

From music: Jimmy Page – oh hang on he’s not a legend he’s a “rock god”!!

Buzz Aldrin, Jim Lovell. In fact any of those guys.

Who was the bloke who jigsawed off jis fingers… Not wca… But him

Dickie Bird. For no real reason other than being Dickie Bird