Sorry John, but that's patently not true. They may well have been one of the most loved, the best to watch, the most honest, hardest working, most down to earth, most flamboyant, most physical, or simply, favourites.
They clearly weren't Championship standard though (or even League 2 of the day).
I don't wish to piss on any treasured memories, (some of my favourite players are from the old teams too - but only starting in 78 in my case), but let's not make false comparisons between standards.
EDIT - Helmet donned !