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by Sportingo Team on 24 September 2007
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by Graham Payne on September 24, 2007
In my mind Paul McGrath was the best player to grace a Villa shirt. Considering his knees were cream crackered when we got him, he played week after week at an incredibly high level. His reading of the game was exceptional which enabled to make defensive tackles that his speed should not have allowed. Oh yeah, and he could drink like a fish!!!!!!
by Sam Coogan on September 24, 2007
Paul McGrath
by Marilyn Wall on September 24, 2007
Paul McGrath for me was the bet player i saw play at Villa Park.For all the problems with his dodgy knees he was man of the match week after week, never saw him have a bad game.
by Gerry on September 24, 2007
I can understand the temptation to just plump for McGrath but their have been so many great players that I have to try and get a mention in as a reminder for just a few of them. BRUCE RIOCH, GERRY HITCHENS. PETER McPARLAND, ALEX CROPLEY, RAY GRAYDON, CHRIS NICHOLL, JOHN DEEHAN, ALLAN EVANS, JIMMY RIMMER, BRIAN LITTLE, GORDON COWANS, ANDY GRAY, JOHN GIDMAN, DENNIS MORTIMER, PETER WITHE, GARY SHAW, DWIGHT YORKE, TONY MORLEY, DAVID PLATT, DES BREMNER, STEVE STAUNTON, TONY DALEY, GARETH BARRY and the greatest unsung (outside of Villa Park) hero, IAN TAYLOR.
by dave on September 24, 2007
Some might say it's a little early to judge but I believe that Marlon Harewood has everything in his locker to go down as the best player ever to grace Villa Park. Immense strength, blistering pace and a rocket shot, he is a legend in the making. Marlon for England!
by Madarab on September 24, 2007
Paul McGrath is a worthy candidate, and will likely get the most votes due to which generation that is most likely to be online. I stick by my convictions that had Luc Nilis not suffered his horrific injury, we would have a new name to add to this list. He was just sublime, in the Cantona mould, but without the temper tantrums.
by Villian on September 24, 2007
He scored 50 goals in one season 49 which were league goals. He's scored 167 goals in 226 appearances, including 10 hat tricks. One of Villas best strikers; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pongo_Waring
by Jason Willis on September 27, 2007
no doubt its paul mcgrath. the guy was a legend. albeit a drunk, but still a legend.
by carol cox on May 18, 2008
what a legend gary shaw. he's been my hero since 78 gary's skill with the ball and passion for the game. it's a shame his carer was cut short i think he had a lot more to offer.
gary shaw has been my hero since 78 his skill with the ball and passion for the game it's a shame he's carer came to a short end he had a lot more to offer .
by teddy o'leary on September 17, 2008
In my 30 year supporting Villa here are a few suggestions, based purely on how they played while at the club: Andy Gray David Platt Paul McGrath Alan McInally Gordon Cowans Dalian Atkinson Dwight Yorke Andy Townsend Mark Bosnich Gareth Barry and hopefully, Gabriel A, and Ashley Y.
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