Premier League Thread 2012/2013

[NAG1]

Colin "Braveheart" Hendry.  Took on the original Ronaldo in his prime and stuck him in the back pocket.  World class defender.  should have left Rovers......... and not pissed his money away

[HiMucker]

In fairness NAG, he faced some serious personal tragedy.

[Emmett]

Ferdinand was a top class defender, not the best there has been over the last 25 years in my opinion, but still a very good player. A successful defence is all about the partnership in the middle, Ferdinand and Vidic were as good a partnership as there has been - at their peak. They are both clearly on the wane however.

For what it's worth here are my top 5 central defenders in the past 10/15 years

1 - Marcel Desailly
2 - Nemanja Vidic
3 - John Terry
4 - Rio Ferdinand
5 - Sami Hyypia

Jonathan Woodgate was one of the best defenders I have ever had the pleasure of watching, made everything look so simple. Such a pity about the injury problems he had to endure.

Can't believe he would even make it into the top 5, cant remember a more over rated player in a long time. Shows you what the English media can do for you though, that British bull dog JT. 

I can make up my own mind about a player, I do not need the british media to help me with this. I understand there's not a lot of love lost for John Terry but there can be no doubting his ability as a footballer. When he's out of the Chelsea team, even now, his absence is felt. He's never been the fastest but his organisational skills, reading of the game, tackling, heading and determination more than make up for this. His passing ability off his left or right foot is also as good as you'll see from a defender.

[NAG1]

In fairness NAG, he faced some serious personal tragedy.

Granted yes, but with 4 kids I would have thought priorities would have been elsewhere, but its a disease I suppose.

[NAG1]

Ferdinand was a top class defender, not the best there has been over the last 25 years in my opinion, but still a very good player. A successful defence is all about the partnership in the middle, Ferdinand and Vidic were as good a partnership as there has been - at their peak. They are both clearly on the wane however.

For what it's worth here are my top 5 central defenders in the past 10/15 years

1 - Marcel Desailly
2 - Nemanja Vidic
3 - John Terry
4 - Rio Ferdinand
5 - Sami Hyypia

Jonathan Woodgate was one of the best defenders I have ever had the pleasure of watching, made everything look so simple. Such a pity about the injury problems he had to endure.

Can't believe he would even make it into the top 5, cant remember a more over rated player in a long time. Shows you what the English media can do for you though, that British bull dog JT. 

I can make up my own mind about a player, I do not need the british media to help me with this. I understand there's not a lot of love lost for John Terry but there can be no doubting his ability as a footballer. When he's out of the Chelsea team, even now, his absence is felt. He's never been the fastest but his organisational skills, reading of the game, tackling, heading and determination more than make up for this. His passing ability off his left or right foot is also as good as you'll see from a defender.

But not as good as Rio's or having the ability to bring the ball out from the back.

It is opinions at the end of the day but if he wasn't English I don't think he would have the profile he has. He is a hard tackling Terry Butcher type player, much like Gary Cahill. Rio is more in the ilk of Bobby Moore, Paolo Maldini type defender.

[HiMucker]

Titus Bramble

[Declan]

Reginald D Hunters Facebook album from the PFA awards - hilarious
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.568413596523219.1073741830.231809290183653&type=3&l=ec10a4ab5c

[thewobbler]

Can't believe he would even make it into the top 5, cant remember a more over rated player in a long time. Shows you what the English media can do for you though, that British bull dog JT. 

I believe in credit where it's due.

Like most of the modern world, I despise John Terry. But he has been the undoubted leader and cornerstone of one of the most difficult to beat teams in world football for the past decade. Even if the British press overrate him, his ability, attributes and worth shouldn't be belittled.

[ross4life]

Can't believe he would even make it into the top 5, cant remember a more over rated player in a long time. Shows you what the English media can do for you though, that British bull dog JT. 

I believe in credit where it's due.

Like most of the modern world, I despise John Terry. But he has been the undoubted leader and cornerstone of one of the most difficult to beat teams in world football for the past decade. Even if the British press overrate him, his ability, attributes and worth shouldn't be belittled.

Love or hate him Terry was certainly one of the best ever PL defenders. One of his best seasons was in 2004/05 when Chelsea only conceded 15 goals in 38 games Terry was named PFA player of the year first defender to win it since McGrath i think? In regards to Rio, wasn't many outstanding candidates in defence this season but he probably just about deserved it. Other great defenders for United during the PL was Bruce,Stam,Pallister.

[snoopdog]

Ferdinand was a top class defender, not the best there has been over the last 25 years in my opinion, but still a very good player. A successful defence is all about the partnership in the middle, Ferdinand and Vidic were as good a partnership as there has been - at their peak. They are both clearly on the wane however.

For what it's worth here are my top 5 central defenders in the past 10/15 years

1 - Marcel Desailly
2 - Nemanja Vidic
3 - John Terry
4 - Rio Ferdinand
5 - Sami Hyypia

Jonathan Woodgate was one of the best defenders I have ever had the pleasure of watching, made everything look so simple. Such a pity about the injury problems he had to endure.

no Jaap Stam?

[ranch]

Ferdinand was a top class defender, not the best there has been over the last 25 years in my opinion, but still a very good player. A successful defence is all about the partnership in the middle, Ferdinand and Vidic were as good a partnership as there has been - at their peak. They are both clearly on the wane however.

For what it's worth here are my top 5 central defenders in the past 10/15 years

1 - Marcel Desailly
2 - Nemanja Vidic
3 - John Terry
4 - Rio Ferdinand
5 - Sami Hyypia

Jonathan Woodgate was one of the best defenders I have ever had the pleasure of watching, made everything look so simple. Such a pity about the injury problems he had to endure.

no Jaap Stam?

Bruce, Adams and Pallister would surely be better shouts than Desailly and Hyypia?

[Hoof Hearted]

didnt know wheree to put hthis, but did you see the finish in Watford/Leicester game.

Leicester got a penalty for some hoor lying down, and he duly missed from the spot. Watford countered and scored at the other end ! All in the 97th minute ! Amazing ! No sympathy for Leicester as it was never a pen

[Tony Baloney]

didnt know wheree to put hthis, but did you see the finish in Watford/Leicester game.

Leicester got a penalty for some hoor lying down, and he duly missed from the spot. Watford countered and scored at the other end ! All in the 97th minute ! Amazing ! No sympathy for Leicester as it was never a pen

Scenes afterwards were crazy. Double save from the keeper too!

[muppet]

didnt know wheree to put hthis, but did you see the finish in Watford/Leicester game.

Leicester got a penalty for some hoor lying down, and he duly missed from the spot. Watford countered and scored at the other end ! All in the 97th minute ! Amazing ! No sympathy for Leicester as it was never a pen

I know this is hard to believe but Almunia actually saved it, twice!

I'll say it again Almunia actually saved!!!

[muppet]

Wont be up long bit it is good!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cI__QLV40i8