One 2 Eleven

[tikay]

Nice thread. Will have a think.

In your case, that may take a while.

As it happens, I could probably name a great Spurs side from the sixties & seventies. Not so much since.

[Geo the Sarge]

CF Frank Worthington.

We had him at his absolute peak 1972-77. For my birthday i was taken to a midweek night match against Leeds. The great Leeds side, all in yellow. We sat in the double decker and i couldn't see the goal at the kop end. Anyway direct from a Wallington goal kick Frank gets the ball on the far touchline and traps it out of the sky on his thigh. He is immediately surrounded by Hunter and McQueen with Bremner closing in. Frank knocks the ball up twice on the thigh and back heel flicks it over Hunter's head, turns past him and runs down the wing

A one off.

Really chuffed to see this Rich. Get a bit stick at times when discussing great players as he was an absolute hero for me as a youngster. Only 8 caps for England was a travesty imo.



Geo

[Tal]

Nice thread. Will have a think.

In your case, that may take a while.

As it happens, I could probably name a great Spurs side from the sixties & seventies. Not so much since.

Yes, Ted Ditchburn was before my time.

[swinebag22]

Man City 1986-present would mostly be players from the last 5 years or so, so I am bucking the trend with a worst XI

1. Martin Margetson - was a tough one this, as city, with all their terrible sides always had a decent netman
2. Danny Mills - his career went downhill after playing every game of Japan 2002 but that didn't put Keegan off signing him on a 5 year contract. Was soon replaced by Micah Richards.
3. Michael Frontzcech - German international signed by Alan Ball who famously declared " he can untie a reef knot with his left foot". Ironically he seemed to be tripping over his laces most of his time in a city shirt. I always remember a young can asking his dad if we had signed Vialli (they looked similar). I got used to the pained look of parents taking their kids to city games.
4. Alan Kernaghan - spent most of his City career on his arse. When he moved to scotland, he stated he still looked out for City's results because they made him laugh so much.
5. Stevan Savic - a bit harsh this one as he was a youngster and was always going to look bad compared to Kompany or Lescott, but every time he played he committed a howler that led to a goal.
6. Claudio Reyna - a holding midfielder who couldn't tackle or pass..... Great
7. Tony scully (auto corrects to 'awfully') - I've put him on the right wing as there was no way he was ever a left winger.
8. Ousman Dabo - excuse the spelling, Joey Barton famously beat him up during training, which was a despicable act, but the sentiment was considered fair enough at the time.
9. Adrian Heath - scored 1 goal in about 40odd starts which was enough to keep Clive Allen out of the team, to many fans utter dismay.
10. Gareth Taylor - signed by Joe Royle in div 2 and looked out of his depth. Summed up our power in their transfer market at the time.
11. Rick Holden - signed by Peter Reid as the "best crosser in the league". Couldn't even find the half yard to actually get one over though.

[The Camel]

Man City 1986-present would mostly be players from the last 5 years or so, so I am bucking the trend with a worst XI

1. Martin Margetson - was a tough one this, as city, with all their terrible sides always had a decent netman
2. Danny Mills - his career went downhill after playing every game of Japan 2002 but that didn't put Keegan off signing him on a 5 year contract. Was soon replaced by Micah Richards.
3. Michael Frontzcech - German international signed by Alan Ball who famously declared " he can untie a reef knot with his left foot". Ironically he seemed to be tripping over his laces most of his time in a city shirt. I always remember a young can asking his dad if we had signed Vialli (they looked similar). I got used to the pained look of parents taking their kids to city games.
4. Alan Kernaghan - spent most of his City career on his arse. When he moved to scotland, he stated he still looked out for City's results because they made him laugh so much.
5. Stevan Savic - a bit harsh this one as he was a youngster and was always going to look bad compared to Kompany or Lescott, but every time he played he committed a howler that led to a goal.
6. Claudio Reyna - a holding midfielder who couldn't tackle or pass..... Great
7. Tony scully (auto corrects to 'awfully') - I've put him on the right wing as there was no way he was ever a left winger.
8. Ousman Dabo - excuse the spelling, Joey Barton famously beat him up during training, which was a despicable act, but the sentiment was considered fair enough at the time.
9. Adrian Heath - scored 1 goal in about 40odd starts which was enough to keep Clive Allen out of the team, to many fans utter dismay.
10. Gareth Taylor - signed by Joe Royle in div 2 and looked out of his depth. Summed up our power in their transfer market at the time.
11. Rick Holden - signed by Peter Reid as the "best crosser in the league". Couldn't even find the half yard to actually get one over though.

Tony Scully scored one of the sweetest strikes I've ever seen at Loftus Road. Pick this one out (at 2:40)

[Ironside]

Hearts - 1990-2015

GK - Craig Gordon - his video of saves from our almost year is just obscene.

i am sure 1985/86 was your almost year i have never wanted hearts to draw a game more than i did the final game of the season when celtic won 5-0 away to st mirren and hearts lost there first game since september with 2 late goals from dundee, to lose on goal diff.  then to rub it in i was at the cup final to watch the dons beat you

never has a team deserved the league more and failed than hearts that year guessing your not as old as you look

[swinebag22]

Watford 1987 to 2015

Coton   Amazing keeper and prolific brawler in pubs
Gibbs   Mr Watford
Kennedy   Comedy long range shooting fullback
McClelland   Deceptively quick great anticipation
Angella   Rolls Royce of a defender great haircut
Abdi   Genius at keeping attacks going
Jackett   Consistent and amazing penalty taker
Barnes   Say no more
Young   Great when as a pacey fearless youth player
Loofa   Legend although I missed his best
Deeney   20 goals in consecutive 3 seasons

Coton remains the best keeper to play for City that I've seen.

[ruud]

When you consider that Victor Wanyama keeps Lennon, McStay, Petrov, Collins, Keane and Scott Brown out of the Celtic team, then Matt Oakley must go down as one of the most underrated players in history

[TightEnd]

Matt Oakley. Beloved of female football fans the world over

apart from occasionally playing for Exeter, guess what he does for a living now....

[celtic]

Matt Oakley. Beloved of female football fans the world over

apart from occasionally playing for Exeter, guess what he does for a living now....

Isn't he the son of a former music star?

I'll go for to get the ball rolling.

[TightEnd]

Matt Oakley. Beloved of female football fans the world over

apart from occasionally playing for Exeter, guess what he does for a living now....

Isn't he the son of a former music star?

I'll go for to get the ball rolling.

not aware that his dad was a pop star

not a D J

[celtic]

Was thinking of scott Oakes. Close.

[maldini32]

Man City 1986-present would mostly be players from the last 5 years or so, so I am bucking the trend with a worst XI

1. Martin Margetson - was a tough one this, as city, with all their terrible sides always had a decent netman
2. Danny Mills - his career went downhill after playing every game of Japan 2002 but that didn't put Keegan off signing him on a 5 year contract. Was soon replaced by Micah Richards.
3. Michael Frontzcech - German international signed by Alan Ball who famously declared " he can untie a reef knot with his left foot". Ironically he seemed to be tripping over his laces most of his time in a city shirt. I always remember a young can asking his dad if we had signed Vialli (they looked similar). I got used to the pained look of parents taking their kids to city games.
4. Alan Kernaghan - spent most of his City career on his arse. When he moved to scotland, he stated he still looked out for City's results because they made him laugh so much.
5. Stevan Savic - a bit harsh this one as he was a youngster and was always going to look bad compared to Kompany or Lescott, but every time he played he committed a howler that led to a goal.
6. Claudio Reyna - a holding midfielder who couldn't tackle or pass..... Great
7. Tony scully (auto corrects to 'awfully') - I've put him on the right wing as there was no way he was ever a left winger.
8. Ousman Dabo - excuse the spelling, Joey Barton famously beat him up during training, which was a despicable act, but the sentiment was considered fair enough at the time.
9. Adrian Heath - scored 1 goal in about 40odd starts which was enough to keep Clive Allen out of the team, to many fans utter dismay.
10. Gareth Taylor - signed by Joe Royle in div 2 and looked out of his depth. Summed up our power in their transfer market at the time.
11. Rick Holden - signed by Peter Reid as the "best crosser in the league". Couldn't even find the half yard to actually get one over though.

I like this, worst ever teams ftw

[tikay]

Man City 1986-present would mostly be players from the last 5 years or so, so I am bucking the trend with a worst XI

1. Martin Margetson - was a tough one this, as city, with all their terrible sides always had a decent netman
2. Danny Mills - his career went downhill after playing every game of Japan 2002 but that didn't put Keegan off signing him on a 5 year contract. Was soon replaced by Micah Richards.
3. Michael Frontzcech - German international signed by Alan Ball who famously declared " he can untie a reef knot with his left foot". Ironically he seemed to be tripping over his laces most of his time in a city shirt. I always remember a young can asking his dad if we had signed Vialli (they looked similar). I got used to the pained look of parents taking their kids to city games.
4. Alan Kernaghan - spent most of his City career on his arse. When he moved to scotland, he stated he still looked out for City's results because they made him laugh so much.
5. Stevan Savic - a bit harsh this one as he was a youngster and was always going to look bad compared to Kompany or Lescott, but every time he played he committed a howler that led to a goal.
6. Claudio Reyna - a holding midfielder who couldn't tackle or pass..... Great
7. Tony scully (auto corrects to 'awfully') - I've put him on the right wing as there was no way he was ever a left winger.
8. Ousman Dabo - excuse the spelling, Joey Barton famously beat him up during training, which was a despicable act, but the sentiment was considered fair enough at the time.
9. Adrian Heath - scored 1 goal in about 40odd starts which was enough to keep Clive Allen out of the team, to many fans utter dismay.
10. Gareth Taylor - signed by Joe Royle in div 2 and looked out of his depth. Summed up our power in their transfer market at the time.
11. Rick Holden - signed by Peter Reid as the "best crosser in the league". Couldn't even find the half yard to actually get one over though.

I like this, worst ever teams ftw

I'd like to see "Worst England Team Ever".

[Kmac84]

My Worse Celtic XI

Ian Andrews

Mark McNally
Derek Whyte
Rafael Scheidt
Mo Camara

Stuart Slater
Mike Galloway
Efraín Juárez
Stuart Gray

Mo Bangura
Wayne Biggins

There are probably a few others who were just as bad if not worse that I have completely forgot they were that insignificant.