[Football] Genuinely underrated/forgotten footballers who were class

[GT49er]

I'm going to get Robin Friday out of the way.

Best thing to do really, all things considered!

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

Ralph Coates
Terry Paine
Ces Podd
Steve Bull

 

[TugWilson]

I think he became a PE Teacher at Chichester High School and then sadly lost his sight.

That`s just very sad ,loved watching him play

 

[Invicta]

Paul Sturrock and David Narey at Dundee Utd. 70's to 90's, both class players.

 

[Weststander]

Paul Sturrock and David Narey at Dundee Utd. 70's to 90's, both class players.

I loved watching Malpas too.


Ray Stewart was a class player for West Ham, and he tucked away about 60 unstoppable penalties during his 12 years there.

 

[Swansman]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZD4LbviJ6CU

Pierre van Hooijdonk. So underrated. Too messy to play in a big club but scored everywhere. Also the GOAT free kick taker.

 

[crabface]

Fran Sandaza

 

[Pavilionaire]

From the late 70s / early 80s:

Ipswich's Eric Gates and Frans Thijssen

Forest's John Robertson.

 

[Smillie's People]

From the late 70s / early 80s:

Ipswich's Eric Gates and Frans Thijssen

Forest's John Robertson.

1990's Darren Huckerby, greatly underrated

 

[Questions]

That`s just very sad ,loved watching him play

I loved that QPR side he played in.

 

[Guinness Boy]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZD4LbviJ6CU

Pierre van Hooijdonk. So underrated. Too messy to play in a big club but scored everywhere. Also the GOAT free kick taker.

Good example but don't let Celtic fans hear you say they're not a big club (yes, I knew what you meant).

Since I've now mentioned Robin Friday AND Celtic on this thread it's only fair to dig out our very own Paddy McCourt, the Derry Pele.

 

[Invicta]

I loved watching Malpas too.


Ray Stewart was a class player for West Ham, and he tucked away about 60 unstoppable penalties during his 12 years there.

Dundee Utd had so many good players in that ETA. As you say Stewart and Malpas as attacking full backs and Richard Gough too.

They should have won more.

 

[TWOCHOICEStom]

Gary Dicker.

He was absolutely key in our transformation under Gus. His passing and vision were a class above.

 

[The Lemming Stomper]

I loved watching Malpas too.


Ray Stewart was a class player for West Ham, and he tucked away about 60 unstoppable penalties during his 12 years there.

Talking of West Ham and unstoppable penalties, step forward my choice with zero full England caps, Mr Julian Dicks

 

[Weststander]

Dundee Utd had so many good players in that ETA. As you say Stewart and Malpas as attacking full backs and Richard Gough too.

They should have won more.

I remember the epic wins and the heartbreaks.

It was great when the New Firm ruffled the establishment. Jim McLean worked wonders.

 

[Weststander]

Albion, I really rated:

Nicky Bissett
Paul Brooker
Andy Rollings

 

[Lenny Rider]

Dave Thomas ,little Welsh left wing wizard he with the socks round his ankles ,played for Q.P.R. ,absolutely loved to watch him play , can you imagine a new model of him with us know ?

He played for England, looked class in Don Revie’s first game against the Czech’s in Oct 74, won 3-0 in the Euros against the eventual winners in 1976, it went down hill for Don after that

 

[Icy Gull]

Neil McNab

Morton, Spurs, Bolton, Albion and a few more

Quality player

 

[TugWilson]

I loved that QPR side he played in.

Just looked it up ,i had forgotten how many great players they had,except for Venables of course

 

[TugWilson]

He played for England, looked class in Don Revie’s first game against the Czech’s in Oct 74, won 3-0 in the Euros against the eventual winners in 1976, it went down hill for Don after that

That`s just plain embarrassing,i honestly believed he was Welsh Revie ruined England`s chances of a second world cup,apparantly wouldn`t pick players like Stan Bowles because of his long hair,or Frank (gotta love the guy) Worthington because of his social life,shoulda been Cloughie.