Another cult hero - Conor Hourihane

[London Villan]

There is a bit of revisionism going on here. There were plenty of games where he was more than anonymous and even got grief off the fans for not putting in a shift - I think it was a game against Norwich where he got some stick from the Holte as he was subbed.

He had a great left foot and was aided massively by Ratboy creating loads of space for him to have time to shoot. He also didn't mind getting stuck in St Andrews and Elland Road spring to mind.

Played his role in getting us promoted, but I wouldn't quite describe him as "legend" status.

[Sexual Ealing]

I would. We wouldn't have been promoted without him.

[cdbearsfan]

Yes. But how does one pronounce Hourihane? ;-)

"Hot - Lips".

[LeeB]

There is a bit of revisionism going on here. There were plenty of games where he was more than anonymous and even got grief off the fans for not putting in a shift - I think it was a game against Norwich where he got some stick from the Holte as he was subbed.

He had a great left foot and was aided massively by Ratboy creating loads of space for him to have time to shoot. He also didn't mind getting stuck in St Andrews and Elland Road spring to mind.

Played his role in getting us promoted, but I wouldn't quite describe him as "legend" status.

It was at home to the stripey filth where he got jeered off, but that marked the nadir for both him and us and only strengthens his cult hero status as he came back from it to play a key role in promotion.

[Nev]

There is a bit of revisionism going on here. There were plenty of games where he was more than anonymous and even got grief off the fans for not putting in a shift - I think it was a game against Norwich where he got some stick from the Holte as he was subbed.

He had a great left foot and was aided massively by Ratboy creating loads of space for him to have time to shoot. He also didn't mind getting stuck in St Andrews and Elland Road spring to mind.

Played his role in getting us promoted, but I wouldn't quite describe him as "legend" status.

It was at home to the stripey filth where he got jeered off, but that marked the nadir for both him and us and only strengthens his cult hero status as he came back from it to play a key role in promotion.

I recall us calling McInally "Dumbo" instead of "Rambo" after poor performances but he's loved these days. Legends brandish medals, cult heroes might not have this but win the hearts and minds of the fans in other areas, not just their football. Look at Mellberg for example, Alan Hutton, Chris Price, Kent Nielsen etc.

[London Villan]

Cult hero - happy with that description of him.

[darren woolley]

Great read Dave.

[pauliewalnuts]

I thought he was a more than decent player with an excellent shot on him.

Legend? No. Cult hero? Definitely.

Always came across as a good bloke, too.

[aldridgeboy]

A definite cult hero. He was in Mcginns box a few games ago ( ooo-er). A really nice guy.

The best long range shot since Hitzselsperger. Maybe more hit sweet than a rocket if that makes sense.

I wonder how he balanced Acadeny work at same time as being Derby Captain?
 
Will always remember him fondly.

[john e]

I was never a massive fan
Always looked good in a three nil win, but when the game wanted some grit and determination and leadership he was nowhere to be seen, hologram is exactly what he was at times
His passing stats were always excellent because he never took risks sideways and back passing most of the time

 had a good shot but also missed a lot scored some important goals,
But then he took every corner and every free kick so again his stats on goal involvements will look great because of that

Decent servant and top class bloke but overrated as a player in my view

[dave.woodhall]

Great read Dave.

Thanks Daz.