Paddy McCourt WTAF

I found Paddy a breath of fresh air, mate. For me, I'd been bored out of my skin watching a procession of players over the years who'd cover every blade of grass, but create absolutely nothing, yet escape criticism because that's all they did. However, let a skilful player make a bad pass, or fail with a dribble and they would be pilloried for it even if their skill had created numerous chances for teammates. That'd be conveniently ignored.
I've definitely enjoyed this thread, though, and it'd be a dull, tedious world if we all agreed with each other all of the time.

 

Le Tissier once admitted he never ate Steak on a match day because it was too chewy and took too much effort.

 

Don’t know if you’d agree with me lil. ( just looked at the 1979 thread. But dare I say cos it reminded me of a very similar player.) Alistair Miller, He gave me great pleasure. He’d beat defenders and just go back and beat em again just for fun. And if I’d to chose between the two I would have to go with Ally. I seem to remember lots more games where He gave me that thrill.
As for players who covered every blade of grass ( and loads on here will not forgive me family members n’all. And those who played with him) Ray McHale, I likened him to the Crab. Ray Wilkins. Sideways and reverse player. Wore out the middle of the pitch. But seriously, not one for me.
Awaiting All, the are you mad replies. As you say would be awful if we all agreed.

 

Lol!

 

I'd whole heartedly disagree with you, mate. I loved Alistair Millar, but think McCourt was more skilful. Also, I don't recognise the Ray McHale you're talking about. I remember the Ray McHale who rarely gave the ball away, persistently played positive forward passes not only to Ronnie Glavin & Ian Banks, but to Trevor Aylott, Derrick Parker, Colin Walker, Alan, Birch, Winston Campbell and Stewart Barrowclough too. Had you said Billy Ronson and Mick McGuire rather than McHale, then I'd have agreed with you 100%.