citytill1die84
Well-Known Member
Henry was sensational
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an alternative browser.
You should upgrade or use an alternative browser.
Best player ever in the Premier League?
- Thread starter Chippy_boy
- Start date
Vienna_70
Well-Known Member
- Joined
- 18 Jun 2009
- Messages
- 37,426
- Location
- 100, 32, 106, +79, 19
- Team supported
- Treble Winners 2022/23.
I’m not going to say that Kevin is the best Premier League player ever, but he certainly has to be in the reckoning.
As others have said, not only is he brilliant with the ball at his feet, he’s also very aggressive in trying to win it back, when we are out of possession.
If I had to pick one moment that exemplifies what a phenomenal player he is, it would be how he managed to reach the ball, ahead of Villa's defenders in the build up to Gundog's second goal on 22/5/22.
The ground he covered to reach it first is almost unbelievable, and then to put in the cross that he did for Silky's tap-in was outstanding.
Merlin was superb and it was a privilege to watch him live every other week, and sometimes more often. He was a consummate professional, and a very unassuming guy. He glided across the pitch with an elegance rarely seen in English football.
His control of the ball was beautiful to watch and the 360 degree turns that he occasionally did were wonderful, as he almost invariably emerged with the ball.
But it was his through balls to his wingers that I loved most about him. The pass between the fullback and the right centre back for Leroy, or whoever it was, to run on to.
Yaya was a monster in Blue. He could do almost anything. Those surging runs from midfield, the superb free-kicks and the spotless penalty record.
We haven’t half been spoilt over the last decade and a half.
As others have said, not only is he brilliant with the ball at his feet, he’s also very aggressive in trying to win it back, when we are out of possession.
If I had to pick one moment that exemplifies what a phenomenal player he is, it would be how he managed to reach the ball, ahead of Villa's defenders in the build up to Gundog's second goal on 22/5/22.
The ground he covered to reach it first is almost unbelievable, and then to put in the cross that he did for Silky's tap-in was outstanding.
Merlin was superb and it was a privilege to watch him live every other week, and sometimes more often. He was a consummate professional, and a very unassuming guy. He glided across the pitch with an elegance rarely seen in English football.
His control of the ball was beautiful to watch and the 360 degree turns that he occasionally did were wonderful, as he almost invariably emerged with the ball.
But it was his through balls to his wingers that I loved most about him. The pass between the fullback and the right centre back for Leroy, or whoever it was, to run on to.
Yaya was a monster in Blue. He could do almost anything. Those surging runs from midfield, the superb free-kicks and the spotless penalty record.
We haven’t half been spoilt over the last decade and a half.
Txiki Txiki Bang Bang
Well-Known Member
Yaya in his prime. That's one player that could really CHANGE a game. You'll clearly see what he's going to do but you just can't do anything to stop him from doing it
Thaksins Love Child
Well-Known Member
- Joined
- 23 Aug 2008
- Messages
- 4,296
Henry but Kev definitely top 3 maybe 2nd
Inter Me Nan
Well-Known Member
- Joined
- 2 Aug 2012
- Messages
- 10,007
Good call.Outside of a City player, Bergkamp.
Metal Biker
Well-Known Member
- Joined
- 3 Jul 2009
- Messages
- 20,696
- Team supported
- Manchester City (and McLaren F1)
Try and take this thread seriously.Wilf Boney, no contest
It's the "best player in the Premier League", not the world.
Favourite is Dave but that’s just personal preference.
Hard to argue against Kev when you look at his stats.
Haaland will be clear by time he leaves these shores.
I’m biased though and won’t entertain any other clubs players being in the mix. :-)
Hard to argue against Kev when you look at his stats.
Haaland will be clear by time he leaves these shores.
I’m biased though and won’t entertain any other clubs players being in the mix. :-)
MCFC Wirral
Well-Known Member
Zola was a personal favourite.
De Bruyne edges Silva for me for the goals he’s scored.
I have an inkling Haaland won’t be at the club long enough to cement legend status.
De Bruyne edges Silva for me for the goals he’s scored.
I have an inkling Haaland won’t be at the club long enough to cement legend status.
Impossible to choose but my 5 non city players in the mix would be Zola, Henry, Kane, Vieira & Shearer, & Henry would probably top that list,
5 city players in the mix Sergio, Yaya, Kdb, Silva & Rodri & I think Kdb has to top that list.
5 city players in the mix Sergio, Yaya, Kdb, Silva & Rodri & I think Kdb has to top that list.