Finest Albion Winger Ever?

[Deano's Invisible Pants]

Flicking through the (admittedly pretty crap) Argus souveneer on the '83 FA Cup Final, it was great to see that Gerry Ryan is back on his feet again after his stroke last year. At a time when we have no natural wingers at the club, its amazing to think that Gerry played many times for Ireland but still didn't get a regular place in our line up in those days! For me it's a straight choice between him and Steve Penney for finest Albion winger..

 

[BensGrandad]

Howard Wilkinson
Johnny (Flash) Gordon
Frankie Howard
Freddie Jones (left winger very fast)

 

[The Large One]

I wouldn't really call Gerry Ryan a winger.

His modern day equivalent would probably be Gary Hart, a whole-hearted player who ended playing in virtually every position, getting his leg broken, and the recipient of an awful lot of respect and affection from the fans.

The best I've seen was Steve Penney, but doubtless some might say Peter O'Sullivan.

 

[British Bulldog]

It's got to be Tony Towner for me.

 

[algie]

Jonny Robinson was pretty good.Also liked Penny

 

[philgull25]

only ever saw brooker play... in those glory years. gd player, shame he never made it with leicester. has he retired now?

 

[dougdeep]

Can't remember us having a quality winger in all my time watching them.

 

[Alex Alex Dawson oo! oo!]

Dave Armstrong should be in the pot and how could you forget SULLY - Sake!

 

[Deano's Invisible Pants]

Dave Armstrong should be in the pot and how could you forget SULLY - Sake!

Just before my time unfortunately (likewise Tony Towner).

 

[Alex Alex Dawson oo! oo!]

Just before my time unfortunately (likewise Tony Towner).

Thread title then - Finest Winger Ever(?)

 

[Seagullible]

Clive Walker for me - proper old fashioned winger. Have good memories of Paul McDonald (paperboy) doing ok but maybe someone will correct me

 

[ridda]

Eric potts the same time as Towner but i thought a much better winger
Played right wing.

 

[bhaexpress]

Easily Gerry Ryan, played at the highest level as scored some epic goals, Forest away to break their unbroken home run and Man City at the goldstone when he started in our half.

Had his career ended but that Palace ****, Houghton who should have been banned for life and made to shovel shit for eternity.

 

[jevs]

No Sully...Welsh international

 

[jevs]

Dave Armstrong should be in the pot and how could you forget SULLY - Sake!

Sorry just saw that !!!

How anyone could put Mark Barham in the "best winger ever" category i'll never know

 

[MOG]

Not the finest but still a good winger.

Wally Gould

 

[Deano's Invisible Pants]

Sorry just saw that !!!

How anyone could put Mark Barham in the "best winger ever" category i'll never know

Barham had a great season for us in the '90/'91 play-off season, supplying many of Mike Small's goals. He also played for England a couple of times, and not many BHA players have achieved that......

 

[Mr Banana]

I wouldn't really call Gerry Ryan a winger.

His modern day equivalent would probably be Gary Hart, a whole-hearted player who ended playing in virtually every position, getting his leg broken, and the recipient of an awful lot of respect and affection from the fans.

The best I've seen was Steve Penney, but doubtless some might say Peter O'Sullivan.

I'm guessing you've had long periods of time not watching the Albion?

Stuart Storer should be here. He was brilliant. And fast. And a nice man. And old-fashioned. And he scored the last goal at the Goldie.

It tickles my fancy that Paul Brooker is in this poll. Like seeing your gran in a beauty pageant.

 

[The Large One]

I'm guessing you've had long periods of time not watching the Albion?

Er, no.

What's wrong with appreciating Steve Penney's masterful wizardy on the wing?

 

[vegster]

Flicking through the (admittedly pretty crap) Argus souveneer on the '83 FA Cup Final, it was great to see that Gerry Ryan is back on his feet again after his stroke last year. At a time when we have no natural wingers at the club, its amazing to think that Gerry played many times for Ireland but still didn't get a regular place in our line up in those days! For me it's a straight choice between him and Steve Penney for finest Albion winger..

What about Tony Towner ?..... and, I must admit to a degree of family involvement here, Adrian Thorne ?