I love this debate!
I've been having the same debate with friends for the last 6 months and I am alone in thinking that Olly is as good as Mcgrath but as yet, not better. Sure, McGrath had the vision, skill and reading of the game ability like no other. But I remember him having bad games, being 'skinned' by attackers and even out of position on ocasions. Having watched the Villa for many years I would have to say that Olly is a truely outstanding player that we have on our books. Dedicated, professional, hard working and has brilliant pace...so very important in the game today and let's be honest, if we remove those rose tinted glasses, where McGrath would be left wanting if he was in the game today... even in his prime. Not saying he was a slouch or anything but he wasn't quick. I'm amazed that some of the so called bigger guns havn't been in for Olly and hope it stays that way. If that prooves to be the case for future seasons we will have someone who can take the McGrath crown.