An interesting and perhaps perplexing question one may think. Especially in the light of Sunday’s horrific relegation performance at the Valley. But was Phil Mulryne, prevented from becoming the celebrated icon that Steven Gerrard is today considered to be by war, misfortune, saisburys basic looks and a lack of any kind of on field support. Phil was of course a god but he couldn’t win games on his own. Phil was hindered, thinking about it from the off really. War torn Northern Ireland is far different from growing up in a scouse hot bed of thieves and football. War torn Belfast with the ever cunning stealthy recruiters of the IRA ready to recruit any wayward youngsters simply demonstrates how Phil should be commented on his dedication and focus to his footballing career. Being groomed as a possible replacement for David Beckham, he being the selfless individual that he is felt it only right the rest of the world should be able to bask in his footballing genius and so embarked on a move to ambitious Norwich City. EVERTON fan Steven Gerrard on the other hand stayed close to home, soaking up the support of his family and friends in lets be honest rather easier surrouindings. Phil however was a rather successful nomad, even giving Polish champions Legia Warsaw the privilege of enjoying his talents with his multi dimensional ball playing cavalier approach to the game. Now many of you may not have heard of rather podgy Phil’s stunning girlfriend http://www.thespoiler.co.uk/index.php/tag/phil-mulryne Nicola Chapman but having a beauty like this in toe as opposed to perma tanned scouse minger Alex Curran http://img.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/04_01/curransplit0304_468x318.jpg is always gonna make you more inclined to skip training, i mean Nigel Worthington or her? Stevie on the other hand, Alex Curran or Rafa Benitez,mmmm Rafa? Now while you may try and say yeah but look at the stats, yeah sure Stevie G has a better goal scoring record with 1 in 5 as opposed to Phil who still rolls in not too far behind with an average of 1 in 8. But internationals tell a different story, Phil maintains his level of consistency, once again demonstrating that famed level of consistency, being driven on by playing in finer arenas to display his prestigious talents. Stevie on the other hand lets the pressure get him and simply falls apart on the international stage, although playing with that fat w*nk*r Lampard would hinder anyone wouldn’t it?! Liverpool as well, successful for years (well relatively, if you consider perennially being nearly men) as opposed to pedestrian Norwich City sides is a different kettle of fish (for 1 Stevie G gets to support Torres, i.e more chances, Phil on the other hand had to single handedly a times keep the Noriwch midfield afloat, i mean who’s goin to get more goals!) and Phil’s mental strength and ability to destroy teams single handedly deserves due consideration. Gerrard: Attitude: 5/10 Girlfriend: 3/10 Upbringing: 6/10 Passing: 9/10 Shooting: 8/10 Tackling: 5/10 Criminal record: 3/10 Nomadism: 1/10 TOTAL: 40/80 Mulryne Attitude: 7/10 Girlfirned: 9/10 Upbringing: 4/10 Passing: 6/10 Shooting: 4/10 Tackling 3/10 Nomadism: 8/10 TOTAL: 41 This conclusively proves how Irish hero Phil Mulryne is a better, all round sporting professional than Steven Gerrard.
