lake district canary 4,531 Posted July 30, 2015 All players who could deliver the ball on a sixpence. Some of the goals scored while these players were in the team were purely down to their accuracy of crosses/long passes - not occasionally, but consistently. We have lacked this kind of player - imo - for quite some time. Redmond ought to be the player for that - and to be fair, his accuracy of crossing is improving - but the levels of consistency the above players reached was quite special. Wes has the ability, but he sometimes tries too difficult passes and they don''t come off. The joy of watching messrs Crook, Gordon and Fox were that as soon as they got the ball you sensed that something wopuld happen. Hucks of course was like that, but was a scorer rather than a provider. Holt was a great passer as well as scorer. We''ve had other players who had the ability - but not the consistent accuracy that RF, DG and IC had. Watching RVW on Tuesday, he consistently got into good positions that if a player like Crook had beeen on the pitch, he would have been put through a lot more than the once he did get through. The same against Augsburg, but all our strikers would benefit from a player who can reach the same standard as the three I mention. Am I being unfair to our present players or can anyone add to that list? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smooth 114 Posted July 30, 2015 mulryne would have been that player if it was not for that injury a very gifted player.I believe notman and McVeigh would be in the same boat.Easton and Rivers, Pilks... I agree that there has not been a great player and I agree that has been a shame, but we have had players along the way.As always it is great to look back and see some of the great players we have had. Right now we have some good players and I hope we add to these in the upcoming days with two or three great seasons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Spector 0 Posted July 30, 2015 For me, Chippy was the best passer of a footballer I have ever seen playing for Norwich. That said, the game has changed so much that I don''t think a player like him would get a look in these days. Modern game much more about being athletic - something Chippy certainly wasn''t! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZLF 271 Posted July 30, 2015 [quote user="Vanwink"]Andy Hughes[/quote]Did i read somewhere he conceeded more throws in than any city player in one season, with many going out of touch without bouncing after leaving his foot? I recall a particularly spectacular cross field pass that landed in the directors box. Fond memories. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Highland Canary 76 Posted July 30, 2015 I don''t remember Fox having the accuracy you suggest. Crook was undoubtedly a great passer of the ball. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,531 Posted July 30, 2015 [quote user="Highland Canary"]I don''t remember Fox having the accuracy you suggest. Crook was undoubtedly a great passer of the ball.[/quote]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCLWn6hvvfEThis was not a one off! He was superbly accurate with his crosses. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted July 30, 2015 Would have been an outstanding 10, but with a different shaped ball! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted July 30, 2015 Hughes that is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 9,618 Posted July 30, 2015 Don''t think any of these players would help RVW hit the target. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted July 30, 2015 hogesar wrote the following post at 30/07/2015 11:08 AM:Don''t think any of these players would help RVW hit the target. Would probably only add to the poor lads embarrassment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,722 Posted July 30, 2015 LDC has forgotten to mention Lee Croft and Mark Rivers. [:P] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can u sit down please 0 Posted July 30, 2015 Imo Crook is the best player I''ve seen in yellow and green. Players like that are a dying breed now. Alonso, Xavi, pirlo to name a few. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lessingham Canary 99 Posted July 30, 2015 Lakey my memories of Hucks was he made more goals than he scored, and got as much enjoyment out getting those around him scoring (Crouch / Iwan) stand testament to that, the great provider ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeniorCanary 0 Posted July 30, 2015 Mulryne and McVeigh were a right couple of piss heads...How did Mulryne get on becoming a Monk? to much Red Wine lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
