cambridgeshire canary 7,932 Posted June 22, 2020 Thought I would get a more positve thread going. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 8,946 Posted June 22, 2020 Big question and it really depends on whether we're talking pure ability or who has been your favourite players. If we're talking pure talent (and attempting to create a team that wouldn't get utterly mullered) then I'd probably say.... Green Aarons Makay Klose Drury Tettey Howson Buendia Maddison Huckerby Holt These are all from when I've had a season ticket (2001 onwards). Tough to leave out Wes but I think Maddison was overall the better player. Slightly highlights that I don't think we've been blessed with loads of great central defenders in my time. Godfrey could get there though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terminally Yellow 2,614 Posted June 22, 2020 B Gunn Culverhouse Mackay Doherty (I just love that bloke) Drury D Fox Crook R. Fox Wes Hucks Ashton Subs A Gunn (because I like the idea of him on the bench to his Dad!), Russell Martin, Emi, Holt, Sutton, Maddison, Gossy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faded Jaded Semi Plastic SOB 1,234 Posted June 22, 2020 Keelan Culverhouse Bruce Duncn Forbes Bowen Gordon Martin ONeill Townsend Huckerby Holt Drinkell That is just one version of the 11, I have probably got about three of four more versions as I really cannot separate them out, so addd in Chris Woods, Bryan Gunn, Green, Aarons Steeno Dave Watson, Crook, Mark Bowen, Deehan, Ashton, Flecky, Malcolm Allen and Bertschin to name but a few........... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,273 Posted June 22, 2020 Keelan Defenders: Stringer, Forbes, Bruce, Bowen , Cilverhouse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,273 Posted June 22, 2020 (edited) And there's me recalling that Martin Peters played over 200 games for City. Nice to see Martin O'Neill given a mentionfor once. Edited June 22, 2020 by BroadstairsR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 4,714 Posted June 22, 2020 1.Woods 2.Culverhouse 3.Bowen 4.Bruce 5.Watson 6.Phelan 7. Fox (Ruel) 8.Crook 9.Sutton 10.Maddison 11.Eadie or Emi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Shuck 300 Posted June 22, 2020 Woods Culverhouse Bowen Bruce Watson Williams Peters Drinkell Sutton Crook Huckerby 4-4-2 but what the hell... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 4,714 Posted June 22, 2020 7 minutes ago, Old Shuck said: Woods Culverhouse Bowen Bruce Watson Williams Peters Drinkell Sutton Crook Huckerby 4-4-2 but what the hell... We agreed on 7 ! Forgot about Peters and for some reason Huckerby. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Shuck 300 Posted June 22, 2020 That back 4 picks itself really, doesn't it-peerless in every position, plus both the full backs and central defenders worked well together and had a good understanding. Would have gone for Phelan as well but David Williams was such an elegant and calm presence, I am sure he'd work well just sat in front of the back 4 (who provide the requisite physical presence) and bringing the ball forward in the manner of a Welsh Baresi! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 4,714 Posted June 22, 2020 5 minutes ago, Old Shuck said: That back 4 picks itself really, doesn't it-peerless in every position, plus both the full backs and central defenders worked well together and had a good understanding. Would have gone for Phelan as well but David Williams was such an elegant and calm presence, I am sure he'd work well just sat in front of the back 4 (who provide the requisite physical presence) and bringing the ball forward in the manner of a Welsh Baresi! Especially Bruce and Watson, what price those 2 in today’s market. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Disco Dales Jockstrap 1,960 Posted June 22, 2020 From 86 onwards: I wouldn't say this lot were all my favorites, rather the best I've seen at the club in their positions. Gunn Culverhouse Butterworth Linighan Bowen Gordon Crook Goss Huckerby Sutton Drinkell I've tried to pick a team based on those players who played a decent amount of games in the top flight who I also think would have worked well together. None of the more recent players get in for me - Maddison didn't play for us in the top flight so I didn't consider him. Late 80's/early 90's heavy; what a time that was to be a City fan. ***** As for my 'favourite' players... Gunn Culverhouse Newsome Mackay Bowen Gordon Wes Tettey Huckerby Holt Drinkell OTBC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow Green Army 252 Posted June 22, 2020 Gunn Bowen Sutton Culverhouse Goss Crook Gordon Fox Huckerby Fleck Holt Subs: Mackay, Ashton, Redmond, Eadie, Maddison Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow Green Army 252 Posted June 22, 2020 Dam, forgot about WES! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 3,499 Posted June 22, 2020 Theoklitos, Dreveld, Walsh, Doherty, Helveg, De Waard, Andy Hughes, Brellier, Matt Jarvis, Hartson, Naismith. 💛💚👍 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aggy 944 Posted June 22, 2020 (edited) 8 hours ago, king canary said: Big question and it really depends on whether we're talking pure ability or who has been your favourite players. If we're talking pure talent (and attempting to create a team that wouldn't get utterly mullered) then I'd probably say.... Green Aarons Makay Klose Drury Tettey Howson Buendia Maddison Huckerby Holt These are all from when I've had a season ticket (2001 onwards). Tough to leave out Wes but I think Maddison was overall the better player. Slightly highlights that I don't think we've been blessed with loads of great central defenders in my time. Godfrey could get there though. On your criteria (but from 98/99ish), I’d say the same except, on pure talent, Ashton ahead of Holt I think. Based more on “favourites” than pure ability, still based on those I can remember seeing play and trying to keep some semblance of an actual formation: Ruddy Martin Mackay Fleming Drury Tettey Hoolahan Bellamy Huckerby Roberts Holt The only tricky one was Bellamy slightly out of position, who could have been Redmond or I considered Eadie out of position on the right cutting in...not the most balanced midfield admittedly! Edited June 22, 2020 by Aggy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 4,714 Posted June 22, 2020 31 minutes ago, Indy said: Theoklitos, Dreveld, Walsh, Doherty, Helveg, De Waard, Andy Hughes, Brellier, Matt Jarvis, Hartson, Naismith. 💛💚👍 Decent side there, who would you have as manager ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paddycanary 583 Posted June 22, 2020 (edited) I'm a late 80s onwards kinda guy so: Gunn Culverhouse Malky Polston Bowen Wes Crook Tettey Huckerby Holt Sutton On the bench: Green, Ruddy, Ruel Fox, Goss, Craig Fleming, Butterworth, Ashton, Fleck, Drury, Bradley Johnson, Iwan Roberts, Disco Dale, Dave Phillips, Eadie, Maddison, Bellamy, Matt Jackson, Earnshaw, Pukki Side note: this exercise has made me think about centre-backs and central/defensive midfielders since relegation in the mid-90s. I think I've just solved the riddle as to why we can't seem to "consolidate" in the top flight! Edited June 22, 2020 by paddycanary Keep thinking of more 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 5,152 Posted June 22, 2020 Favourite 11 but not necessarily the best or balanced team: Gunn, Martin, Malky, Brucie, Drury, Johnson (BJ), Ruel, Huckerby, Wes, Reeves, Holty Would definitely need to outscore the opposition! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 3,499 Posted June 22, 2020 34 minutes ago, Midlands Yellow said: Decent side there, who would you have as manager ? Peter Grant assisted by Roeder, Neil Adams & Brian Gunn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aggy 944 Posted June 22, 2020 55 minutes ago, paddycanary said: Side note: this exercise has made me think about centre-backs and central/defensive midfielders since relegation in the mid-90s. I think I've just solved the riddle as to why we can't seem to "consolidate" in the top flight! Definitely. Bassong gets a bit of an unfair rap, and Gary Holt as a limited defensive midfield alternative I suppose. Other than those two though, in the last 20 years I struggle to name anyone who gets very close to Tettey, Mackay, Klose, Fleming. And if we’re talking last fifteen years, you’re down to Tettey, Bassong, Klose. We have had a couple of decent central midfielders - Francis I always rated, Fer, Howson, BJ. But not many and none of those are really what I’d call holding /defensive midfielders. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleCanary 6,463 Posted June 22, 2020 Some favourite players to watch, in some cases because they added extra skill in a position, or just something unexpected: Tommy Bryceland, Jimmy Neighbour, Graham Paddon, Mike Kenning (we don’t seem often to have had purely fast players, but my memory is he was, plus having a fierce but usually inaccurate shot), Trevor Hockey (as a kind of antithesis or anti-footballer), Phil Boyer, Mel Machin, Mark Bowen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Disco Dales Jockstrap 1,960 Posted June 22, 2020 1 hour ago, paddycanary said: Side note: this exercise has made me think about centre-backs and central/defensive midfielders since relegation in the mid-90s. I think I've just solved the riddle as to why we can't seem to "consolidate" in the top flight! Indeed! It crossed my mind as well. OTBC 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paddycanary 583 Posted June 22, 2020 49 minutes ago, Aggy said: Definitely. Bassong gets a bit of an unfair rap, and Gary Holt as a limited defensive midfield alternative I suppose. Other than those two though, in the last 20 years I struggle to name anyone who gets very close to Tettey, Mackay, Klose, Fleming. And if we’re talking last fifteen years, you’re down to Tettey, Bassong, Klose. We have had a couple of decent central midfielders - Francis I always rated, Fer, Howson, BJ. But not many and none of those are really what I’d call holding /defensive midfielders. I carefully considered both Seb & Gary Holt but sadly they failed to make the cut. I might just squeeze in Holty on my extended bench due to the dearth of CDMs on the list. Well done Three Lungs! 👍Welcome aboard. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trevor Hockey's Beard 613 Posted June 22, 2020 1 hour ago, PurpleCanary said: Some favourite players to watch, in some cases because they added extra skill in a position, or just something unexpected: Tommy Bryceland, Jimmy Neighbour, Graham Paddon, Mike Kenning (we don’t seem often to have had purely fast players, but my memory is he was, plus having a fierce but usually inaccurate shot), Trevor Hockey (as a kind of antithesis or anti-footballer), Phil Boyer, Mel Machin, Mark Bowen. Indeedy. Nice to see Jimmy Neighbour get a mention. My 11 would have 5 wingers, so would be a bit lightweight in the middle and at the back. Martin Peters will always be the first name on the teamsheet for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duncan Edwards 2,428 Posted June 22, 2020 Gunn Culverhouse Bowen Linighan Newsome Crook Buendia Hoolahan Ashton Bellamy Huckerby Not sure who is winning the ball back when we lose it, but we should score a few. But I could name another however many teams... Green Aarons Drury Watson Bruce Fox Townsend Maddison Eadie Sutton Drinkell As one example. And there’s still Disco, Holt, Fleck, Sherwood, The Doc, Bassong, Snoddy, Iwan, Krul, Francis, Bradders, Three Lungs, Deehan, O’Neill, Edworthy...Coney Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 5,152 Posted June 23, 2020 I liked Rob Newman, got bigger as each week went by. Have to say the Phelan/Townsend combo in midfield was a great time too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,273 Posted June 23, 2020 (edited) This whole thread is fun, but daft. Just lists of names. I'll have a go then: Keelan Peters Forbes Watson Peters Peters Peters Peters Peters Peters Holt Subs: Neighbour, Drinkell, Boyer, Crook, Peters (sub goalie as well if necessary.) Like I said, daft. Edited June 23, 2020 by BroadstairsR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sgncfc 1,345 Posted June 23, 2020 My favourite players are not generally defenders. So my team is: Keelan Huckerby Peters Ashton Grant Holt Pukki Buendia Maddison Neighbour Eadie Bellamy Subs: Iwan; Ron Davies; Chris Sutton; Ruel Fox; Crook; Hoolahan; RVW (even he would score in this team) We'd win every game 5-4. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 3,499 Posted June 23, 2020 For me this list is far too big, but for passion and love of our club then, Huckerby, Iwan, Gunn, Adams, Culverhouse, Wes, Drury Eadie, to name a few. My favourites Keelan, Peters, Hucks, Iwan, Woods, Poulsten, Martin, Drury, Eadie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
