From a defensive angle I can remember a few vintage performances from Lloyd McGrath. I remember him getting the better of Bryan Robson at Old Trafford in the mid 80's when if I remember right Robson damaged his shoulder for the first time when McGrath charged him into the railings at the Stretford End. There was also a Christmas game against Spurs when Gazza couldn't take the close marking and broke his arm trying to punch McGrath in frustration. Lastly near the end of his time with us I remember him playing full back and in successive weeks faced the new wonderkids at Liverpool and Man U, McManaman and Giggs. Both were tackled into the stands early on and didn't pose a threat from then on and we kept two clean sheets.
Threads like this bring it all home to me that I am lucky to have supported the club from the early 70's.
When players like Chippo Marsden Hadji and even Keane are mentioned it really shows how lucky I am.
Showing my age here...But Hutchison's performance against Arsenal at Highbury circa 1973 was out of this world. Capped it with a goal when he took on and beat half the Arsenal team.
Oh for someone like him today...
And just before Hutch, QUINTON YOUNG. Remember him dribbling all the way back from west end to kop, beating about 6 players and then passing BACK to keeper (possibly Glazier). Think he went to Rangers just after this.
The stellar performance by Guillaume Beuzelin against Blackpool in 08-09. One of the best CMs I've seen play for the club. Unplayable on his day.
The stellar performance by Guillaume Beuzelin against Blackpool in 08-09. One of the best CMs I've seen play for the club. Unplayable on his day.
john barnes for liverpool, they stuffed us 4-1 at hr, that day he was on a different level.....and fergie against man city, 4-2 fergie hat trick, again different level, will i ever see those days again.......
You can't be serious?
Indeed. McEnroe was a wonderful player in his day.
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