Kingman Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 Steve Bruce 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson1 Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 McGrath, Regis, Merson and Keane. Really enjoyed watching them play for us. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubliner Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 48 minutes ago, ferguson1 said: McGrath, Regis, Merson and Keane. Really enjoyed watching them play for us. Agree that all were great to watch but McGrath was hardly at the end of his career being 29 and going on to play 7 seasons for us. My 7 favourite seasons as a Villa fan I might add 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 I believe God went on to play for Derby County and Sheff Utd after us? Still a legend. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 31 minutes ago, dubliner said: Agree that all were great to watch but McGrath was hardly at the end of his career being 29 and going on to play 7 seasons for us. My 7 favourite seasons as a Villa fan I might add Maybe because of the nature of his departure from old Trafford is why some might see it this way ? Boy how lucky were we? The best player ever to wear the claret and blue in my eyes - truthfully world class 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted January 8, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted January 8, 2018 1 minute ago, Dave J said: The best player ever to wear the claret and blue in my eyes - truthfully world class He's definitely up there. Honestly think if McGrath had been born Italian, and therefore maybe had a bit more culture to his game, he'd be regarded as one of the best of all time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 Did we really once have a back 3 of Southgate, McGrath and Ehiogu! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 5 hours ago, Kingman said: Steve Bruce I am guessing you never seen the word 'Quality'.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted January 8, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted January 8, 2018 Chris Sutton Steve Stone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 5 hours ago, Stevo985 said: He's definitely up there. Honestly think if McGrath had been born Italian, and therefore maybe had a bit more culture to his game, he'd be regarded as one of the best of all time. I actually think you are under cooking him somewhat. yes Macca would put it in Row Z if needed too - however he could pass the ball if required, don't forget he did play midfield also. i think that people who matter do regard him as world class to be honest with you. I certainly do - not that I matter though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 Kevin Phillips. Didn't get the goals but his touch and class were there for all to see. Sold after 12 months for a bargain 700k as Lerner's revolution began IIRC. Shame we never signed him earlier. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted January 8, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted January 8, 2018 46 minutes ago, Dave J said: I actually think you are under cooking him somewhat. yes Macca would put it in Row Z if needed too - however he could pass the ball if required, don't forget he did play midfield also. i think that people who matter do regard him as world class to be honest with you. I certainly do - not that I matter though. No, I agree with you. I mean it more as perception than anything else. An irish CB called Mcgrath doesn't have the same reputation as an italian CB called Magranio, or something. Even if he deserves it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 7 hours ago, Stevo985 said: He's definitely up there. Honestly think if McGrath had been born Italian, and therefore maybe had a bit more culture to his game, he'd be regarded as one of the best of all time. Definately without a doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 Luc Nilis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turvontour Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 5 hours ago, Vive_La_Villa said: Did we really once have a back 3 of Southgate, McGrath and Ehiogu! I dont think we did. Maybe Mcgrath left the season before Southgate and Ehiogu. Southgate and Ehiogu definately played with Carl Tiler though, and Colin Calderwood. Good times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keener window-cleaner Posted January 8, 2018 Author Share Posted January 8, 2018 23 minutes ago, turvontour said: I dont think we did. Maybe Mcgrath left the season before Southgate and Ehiogu. Southgate and Ehiogu definately played with Carl Tiler though, and Colin Calderwood. Good times. Agree, I don't think McGrath played with Southgate and Ehiogu. I had forgotten about Carl Tiler! He was fun, mostly just very tall and good at heading the ball wasn't he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 5 hours ago, Vive_La_Villa said: Did we really once have a back 3 of Southgate, McGrath and Ehiogu! Yes. League Cup final of 1996 when we beat Leeds 3-0. Gary Charles also played right back that day we last lifted a cup. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 1 minute ago, AvfcRigo82 said: Yes. League Cup final of 1996 when we beat Leeds 3-0. Gary Charles also played right back that day we last lifted a cup. We finished fourth and semi finals that year. My favourite season in my lifetime. 5th a year later. Then it was time to really push on with a big signing . Unfortunately it turned out to be Stan Collymore. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Vive_La_Villa said: We finished fourth and semi finals that year. My favourite season in my lifetime. 5th a year later. Then it was time to really push on with a big signing . Unfortunately it turned out to be Stan Collymore. Yeah FA Cup vs Liverpool where we got knocked out at Old Trafford I think? rocket polishers! Edited January 8, 2018 by AvfcRigo82 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 3 minutes ago, AvfcRigo82 said: Yeah FA Cup vs Liverpool where we got knocked out at Old Trafford I think? rocket polishers! Yeh 3-0. They kept smashing us 3-0 that season. Fowler was something else! Anyway keeping it on topic....Guy Whittingham. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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