Quote: Mrs Barista "I think the extent to which they're referenced are a good indicator for a couple of reasons. Firstly the more the old stuff is referenced as a proportion of reflections, the greater the implication that, given everyone loves success, there's been less of it recently. And secondly as mentioned as silverware memories get further away, there's a smaller proportion of the fanbase that have a genuine personal connection with them.
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I’ve thought about this some more, and I still disagree. I just don’t think it is how most sports think. Which is no criticism of the minority, but I think you’re unusual in this respect. As I am myself, in others.
Manchester United fans have enjoyed enormous success since the 60s, but Best, Law and Charlton are still legends.
Zidane and Cristiano Ranaldo’s successes, and time, haven’t diminished the standing of Alfredo Di Stéfano at Real Madrid.
Kubala was voted Barcelona’s greatest player of the 20th century in 1999, despite despite Cruyff, and their dream team of the 90s.
