Legends

JOHNNY REP !

kas wrote:Henrik Larsson. Scored millions of goals at Celtic but was equally amazing at Barcelona (and quite good at Man. Utd. too).

I only wish he came to us sooner, or didn't leave for Helsingborg so soon, because he's still scoring regularly for them in the league as well as UEFA.

You're havin a laugh. He got more credit than anybody in world football ever has. And he was shite for man utd, yet apparently he was a big reason we won the title Let's be honest he was a sub at barca and actually had a very poor start to his career there, and for Celtic he was great, but any class player would have been in scotland at that time. Not sure how good his record for Sweden was.

debaser wrote:Paul McGrath. he's called God for a reason. one of the very best defenders to play in english football the last 20 years - probably could've been even better if he hadn't been an alcoholic who struggled with knee injuries throughout his career.

most famous performance was probably for Ireland in their win over Italy in World cup 94. just an awesome defender.

Marked Shearer out of a game whilst drunk.

debaser wrote:Paul McGrath. he's called God for a reason. one of the very best defenders to play in english football the last 20 years - probably could've been even better if he hadn't been an alcoholic who struggled with knee injuries throughout his career.

most famous performance was probably for Ireland in their win over Italy in World cup 94. just an awesome defender.

I actually thought about mentioning him, but I didn't know what his reputation was on the Island.

I only knew him as an awesome player for Ireland, didn't get to see much of the EPL in those days

Tweedle wrote:

Sheffield gunner wrote:Giuseppe Signori, the guy was awesome at Lazio in the mid-90s.

Nice bloke as well

I was a huge fan of Zvonomir Boban when I was younger

Boban would be in my list and I'd also mention the following:

Defenders: Manolo Sanchis, Pietro Vierchowod
Midfielders: Djalminha, Milinko Pantic
Forwards: Darko Pancev, Luc Nilis

jaime - i'd mention di stefano in england he is often more or less disregarded

Stefan Kuntz.

Enzo Schifo (sp)
Preben Elkjer (sp)

WILLEM VAN HANEGEM aka De Kromme (The Crooked)- midfield architect of the Dutch 1974 WC squad. Was MOTM hands down when Holland trashed Argentina 4-1, fucking good when we beat Braziil 2-0 & only player playing well v Germany in the final.

10 minutes highlights of Holland - Brazil 1974 (1 of the best footy matches I ever saw).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTs2iwMqVMg

Van Hanegem wears #3, the pass he gives the first minute (of the clip) with the outside of his left foot is typical Van Hanegem. Same goes for the satbbed pass just before the 2 minute mark. 1 of the best passers ever a real gnious. Also key player in Feyenoord's European Cup winning sqaud of 1970.

maybe Ruud Krol , arguably one of the greatest players Ajax has ever had. Johan Cruyff said he was the 'one best player he has played with'.

@ Leo

Willem van Hanegem is a great shout , i reckon he be in a all-time Oranje team.

Oleguerisntthatbad wrote:Enzo Schifo (sp)
Preben Elkjer (sp)

Enzo Scifo & Preben Elkjaer Larsen

Both great players.

Raifael wrote:maybe Ruud Krol , arguably one of the greatest players Ajax has ever had. Johan Cruyff said he was the 'one best player he has played with'.

@ Leo

Willem van Hanegem is a great shout , i reckon he be in a all-time Oranje team.

Of course.

Youri Djorkaeff
Ian Wright
Fowler
Ravanelli
Koeman

Raifael wrote:
Willem van Hanegem is a great shout , i reckon he be in a all-time Oranje team.

?!

Are you on dope ?

You reckon he might make that team ?

He's universally considered to be our second best player of all time behind Johan Cruyff...

The-Frank-Tavern wrote:jaime - i'd mention di stefano in england he is often more or less disregarded

True, I was thinking more recent times...but true, for as good as he was many people don't consider him to be among the top 5 ever.

Parks lives wrote:

debaser wrote:Paul McGrath. he's called God for a reason. one of the very best defenders to play in english football the last 20 years - probably could've been even better if he hadn't been an alcoholic who struggled with knee injuries throughout his career.

most famous performance was probably for Ireland in their win over Italy in World cup 94. just an awesome defender.

Marked Shearer out of a game whilst drunk.

A true Irish great, who gave his all for club and country
Liam Brady was excellent at Aresnal aswell as Ray Houghton at L'pool

Curseded Houiller for not playing Litnamen when he was at L'pool

Mauro Silva

im going to say laudrup but i only say it because i have a feeling that he isnt rated that high. also good call on elkjær he was like romario in ways both off and on the pitch.

Dennis de Nooijer
Ed de Goey
Ali Elkhatabbi
van Tiggelen

Axeslammer wrote:

debaser wrote:Paul McGrath. he's called God for a reason. one of the very best defenders to play in english football the last 20 years - probably could've been even better if he hadn't been an alcoholic who struggled with knee injuries throughout his career.

most famous performance was probably for Ireland in their win over Italy in World cup 94. just an awesome defender.

I actually thought about mentioning him, but I didn't know what his reputation was on the Island.

I only knew him as an awesome player for Ireland, didn't get to see much of the EPL in those days

he's legendary amongst villa fans. not sure what the man utd crowd think of him. fergie let him go because he was a bit unprofessional, as far as i know (a man utd fan may correct me on this). he has a good reputation, i guess, but generally forgotten amongst most non-villa fans i'd imagine.

Ravanelli??? He was one of the most overhyped Italian strikers I have ever seen... poor mans Vialli, that was what he was at his best... you are insulting Djorkaeff by putting them on the same list!!

Alive and Kicking wrote:Youri Djorkaeff
Ian Wright
Fowler
Ravanelli
Koeman

debaser wrote:

Axeslammer wrote:

debaser wrote:Paul McGrath. he's called God for a reason. one of the very best defenders to play in english football the last 20 years - probably could've been even better if he hadn't been an alcoholic who struggled with knee injuries throughout his career.

most famous performance was probably for Ireland in their win over Italy in World cup 94. just an awesome defender.

I actually thought about mentioning him, but I didn't know what his reputation was on the Island.

I only knew him as an awesome player for Ireland, didn't get to see much of the EPL in those days

he's legendary amongst villa fans. not sure what the man utd crowd think of him. fergie let him go because he was a bit unprofessional, as far as i know (a man utd fan may correct me on this). he has a good reputation, i guess, but generally forgotten amongst most non-villa fans i'd imagine.

He let him because of the injuries and the drinking. Obviously still went onto to do really well for Villa.

Ask any of the old brigade of United fans and they love the man. Most say he's one of the best defenders we've ever had. Better than the likes of Stam, Rio, Bruce and Pallister.

I used to consider him as the best defender outside of Serie A those days... good call

debaser wrote:

Axeslammer wrote:

debaser wrote:Paul McGrath. he's called God for a reason. one of the very best defenders to play in english football the last 20 years - probably could've been even better if he hadn't been an alcoholic who struggled with knee injuries throughout his career.

most famous performance was probably for Ireland in their win over Italy in World cup 94. just an awesome defender.

I actually thought about mentioning him, but I didn't know what his reputation was on the Island.

I only knew him as an awesome player for Ireland, didn't get to see much of the EPL in those days

he's legendary amongst villa fans. not sure what the man utd crowd think of him. fergie let him go because he was a bit unprofessional, as far as i know (a man utd fan may correct me on this). he has a good reputation, i guess, but generally forgotten amongst most non-villa fans i'd imagine.

I thought this thread is about players who don't get enuf recognition... Krol is widely recognised as one of the best LB's to ever play this game!!

Raifael wrote:maybe Ruud Krol , arguably one of the greatest players Ajax has ever had. Johan Cruyff said he was the 'one best player he has played with'.

@ Leo

Willem van Hanegem is a great shout , i reckon he be in a all-time Oranje team.

Parks lives wrote:

debaser wrote:

Axeslammer wrote:

debaser wrote:Paul McGrath. he's called God for a reason. one of the very best defenders to play in english football the last 20 years - probably could've been even better if he hadn't been an alcoholic who struggled with knee injuries throughout his career.

most famous performance was probably for Ireland in their win over Italy in World cup 94. just an awesome defender.

I actually thought about mentioning him, but I didn't know what his reputation was on the Island.

I only knew him as an awesome player for Ireland, didn't get to see much of the EPL in those days

he's legendary amongst villa fans. not sure what the man utd crowd think of him. fergie let him go because he was a bit unprofessional, as far as i know (a man utd fan may correct me on this). he has a good reputation, i guess, but generally forgotten amongst most non-villa fans i'd imagine.

He let him because of the injuries and the drinking. Obviously still went onto to do really well for Villa.

Ask any of the old brigade of United fans and they love the man. Most say he's one of the best defenders we've ever had. Better than the likes of Stam, Rio, Bruce and Pallister.

His book is interesting, he was actually drunk half the time he was playing I don't know if you think he was better drunk than most people sober, or he could have been one of the best defenders ever if he actually just didn't drink.

Mario Kempes.
Alain Giresse,
Sammer,
Abedi Pele
Hristo Stoichkov
Leonidas da Silva
Dejan Savicevic
Gaetano Scirea

yeah there was something about how the irish physio had to sleep outside his room every time they went on an international trip to make sure he didn't break out to get booze.

i think he was a truly great defender, just his drinking and such prevented him from ever being a fixture in a truly successful club so he doesn't have the medals to prove it.

Drop Robinson! wrote:Jean Pierre Papin

One of my all time fave...

Good call there.

Brian Laudrup, Zola, Donadoni.

Zola is pretty highly rated in England.