Quote: Aboveusonlypie "I think that the two coaches have earned the right to lead their respective teams onto the field. I don't much care for this type of gimmick. It's important to concentrate on the present - winning the game - not the past.
We have legends day during the season when all the old boys are paraded and Billy also has a stand named after him - isn't that enough?'"
I fully agree, the coaches have earned the right and anything other than that would be a kick in the teeth for the coaches, plus I believe the players would prefer their coach to lead them out, followed by the captain.
Having said that, it seems a pity that we have arguably the best 2 players ever to play for their respective clubs, biggest legends in my lifetime for sure. It would be brilliant for both sets of fans to see them on the pitch together, for what may or may not be the last time these 2 legends are in the same stadium.
What about bringing out the match ball and kicking tee? They can toss up for who has which.
You completely ruined what was a sensible post in the main by adding that last bit. "isn't that enough" ....No it isn't, that's why Billy is invited to umpteen functions as the guest of honour, and theres the small matter of a statue.