in the clubs great era's there will always be players who will be mentioned when those Eras are talked about and names and memories handed down to people who have not seen them play.These players while not legends themselves deserve to be mentioned along side legends

The Golden Generation is in itself pretty much legendary. Within that context, the respective contributions may be judged by representation within those winning teams. JJB is right up there for me.

Utter tripe got f'all to do with how simmons uses it.

Ian Kirke immediately springs to mind

6 rings ! My god . Arthur Clues never won very much ,but he has legendary status and I never saw him play ,but the tales about him are legendary

Ian Kirke won 4 = I think - so what does that say?

Legend is about there quality as a player not what they have won

I didn't disagree on Kirke at all .that's why I mentioned Clues didn't win very much ,but definite club legend on Quality

For me the term legend is made up of many areas. A legend needs to have been at a club for a long period of time, have been a player of real quality, and have been someone who was instrumental in the success of the team. There aren't many players who can tick all the boxes. For me I don't think he was quite a good enough player to tick the middle box. He was effective and reliable and made the most of the talent he had with his attitude and dedication. He wasn't a standout player of his generation.

However, for me that puts him in a similar place as Burrow and McGuire

Really? He was solid in the GF wins, but never a standout. McGuire and Burrow played major roles in wins. As did Sinfield. In terms of impact in one or more GFs he'd be behind the likes of JP, Leuluai, Lauti'iti, Diskin, Ablett, Webb, Lee Smith, Donald, Senior and Hardaker. He'd be in any 17 'best of' team to reflect the era, and his contribution shouldn't be overlooked, but lets not pretend he was as influential as some others.

Every successful team has players fans like and the rest of the squad value highly both on and off-field. Some are lucky and play in very successful teams, others just don't (I'm thinking Roy Powell here for some reason, but Dave Heron and many others would qualify).

JJB has been this generation's Graham Eccles. He's a Leeds legend, and has been the heart and soul of the club as a whole for a decade.

Great video about JJB https://youtu.be/QOISQaTO210 Hope we can give him a great send off tomorrow

Great video about JJB https://youtu.be/QOISQaTO210 Hope we can give him a great send off tomorrow

Cracking video & tribute to another True Leeds Legend.

A great player & an even better human being.

Looking forward to this win or lose .I might even stay for the after match fairwells go JJB and Abbo

I think I will too are they doing something in the Southstand concourse?

Dont know I was just thinking it will be like the last game of the season when the p,Ayers do a lap .

Worth remembering it’s also Danny Mags’ final game before retirement tomorrow too. He’s had some cracking games still for HKR this year and will always be an absolute icon of the glory years.

McGuire is my favourite player from the SL era, really wished he had seen his final years out at the Rhinos rather than at Hull KR TBH

I'm not a Leeds fan by any stretch of the description but I have a huge admiration for JJB. His infectious enthusiasm, unquestioning loyalty to Leeds and his fellow players set an example to all. Also strikes me that if he was not a great player why did you keep him for 20 years!! As others have said, he will also have a huge amount to contribute to the future development of your club and players.

As others have said, the guy is Mr Leeds - should be kept involved with the young players in some capacity.

In many ways JJB epitomises what the good years were built on - honest graft and determination to succeed despite limitations.

Some of the young lads coming through have the take the responsibility now to set the tone for the next wave.

There must be many doors ready to open for JJB ,he's a natural for the media and it wouldn't surprise me to see him appear in a latef series of Peaky Blinders a Northern version. Of Alfie Solomons lol. I think the club will recognize what a natural talent he is and offer him a high profile fro t of house job

I'm sure he'll be offered some kind of role within the club, too much of a big personality and loyal person to just let go.

JJB is Mr Leeds, it's almost inconceivable that he doesn't stay in some capacity. He would be perfect for running the corporate side as front of office for example.

I think he’d be a brilliant mentor for the young lads coming through. If you want to instil a bit of what it means to be a Leeds Rhinos man, JJB is perfect.

Probably a hybrid role but I do think he needs some input with player development.

Imagine as a young lad you’ve got Chev Walker, Rob Burrow, JJB, JP and Sinfield knocking about. I know we can be guilty of a bit of a “jobs for the boys” thing but my word there’s some inspiration walking the corridors at HQ now.

https://twitter.com/nigel150166/status/ ... 26432?s=19 Deserves all the plaudits he is receiving and more, 20 years for hometown club is an outstanding acheivement

https://twitter.com/nigel150166/status/ ... 26432?s=19 Deserves all the plaudits he is receiving and more, 20 years for hometown club is an outstanding acheivement