Yep, people have rose-tinted specs when it comes to some players of the past. I liked him as a squad player, and he was technically gifted, but often lost the ball as he could be lightweight and as you say struggles to stamp his authority on midfield. He was part of a great squad 2011-12 though considering Adam and Vaughan had left by then, loved that season.Very good technical player, great song, but never really controlled midfield
Agree and a bloody big bruiser alongside him.We need a lethal finisher ala Kevin Phillips or even Paul Dickov.
100% agreed, Kevin Davies type battering ram with added MadinehouseryAgree and a bloody big bruiser alongside him.
Tried and tested formula at L1 level. Madine/Simms and Yates last time around.
Was bang average until paired with Charlie…there are plenty of players who could have done same job DV did but only one that could do the job Charlie did..Charlie is the best player we have had this century although dipped second half of the prem seasonDavid Vaughan was the best we’ve had in years. Excellent defensively. Positive in moving the ball forward and not afraid to shoot. Best player in the Prem season for me.
I can see your point, but wouldnt you say Vaughan still made a decent playing career for himself after us though?Was bang average until paired with Charlie…there are plenty of players who could have done same job DV did but only one that could do the job Charlie did..Charlie is the best player we have had this century although dipped second half of the prem season
ThisDavid Vaughan was the best we’ve had in years. Excellent defensively. Positive in moving the ball forward and not afraid to shoot. Best player in the Prem season for me.
I think that midfield was better than the sum of the parts. Charlie, Vaughnie and Gnasher gelled together in a way that non did later in their careers. Not only did they all play their roles, they had a superb understanding which filled the gaps.Was bang average until paired with Charlie…there are plenty of players who could have done same job DV did but only one that could do the job Charlie did..Charlie is the best player we have had this century although dipped second half of the prem season
We kind of had that with Kenny but critchley decided to play norburn instead.We need a Richie Wellens. Someone who can see a pass, score goals and give some aggression in midfield.
Only problem is Critchley hasn't got a Cluedo!
Yeah…he did get distracted and unsettled by the possibility of moving to the level just below mega riches and well above BFC wages!although dipped second half of the prem season
Played well the last 10 games of the season when his contract was up for renewal.Very good technical player, great song, but never really controlled midfield
Yeh, Mickey Walsh was shite !!!!More ex player bollocks..
He only started playing really well in the last 6 months of his contract.Yep, people have rose-tinted specs when it comes to some players of the past. I liked him as a squad player, and he was technically gifted, but often lost the ball as he could be lightweight and as you say struggles to stamp his authority on midfield. He was part of a great squad 2011-12 though considering Adam and Vaughan had left by then, loved that season.
As posted a while ago, Luke McCowan at Dundee. Ticks every box.We need a Richie Wellens. Someone who can see a pass, score goals and give some aggression in midfield.
Not in the attacking half as Wellens was much better. Barry was miles ahead of Norburn.It's strange how Barry Ferguson has been written out of our recent history when he was better than everyone mentioned on this thread, except Charlie obviously.
Attack starts with controlling the ball though, which was a major problem for us.Not in the attacking half as Wellens was much better. Barry was miles ahead of Norburn.
Very fair point, they could certainly have played well together. After this last season I guess I would rather focus on attack.Attack starts with controlling the ball though, which was a major problem for us.
My favourite player of that era, he was amazing with the ball at his feet. Ex-Barca academy and boy could you tell.Fair points but he was excellent to watch on the ball.Lovely technique.Probably one of the most elegant players we have had at Blackpool.
A EFL Juan Sebastian Veron if you will
It was Paulco in the AVFTT forum with the stupid postOnly problem is Critchley hasn't got a Cluedo!
And Martin Malaury Martin, what an impact...What I also miss about that era was having a bit of a continental flair and feel to the squad with Grandin, Ludo, Martinez and Gomes.
Sounds like Byers.We need a Richie Wellens. Someone who can see a pass, score goals and give some aggression in midfield.
Andy Lyons is Irish, I think that counts as continental these daysWhat I also miss about that era was having a bit of a continental flair and feel to the squad with Grandin, Ludo, Martinez and Gomes.
And Martin Malaury Martin, what an impact...
Barry the crab being praised for the same thing Norburn is being criticised for?Not in the attacking half as Wellens was much better. Barry was miles ahead of Norburn.
I think Richie was a cut above George and had a good deal more flair.Sounds like Byers.
First season I get that, but in his second he actually played very well. We can only hope the same happens with Ollie.Barry the crab being praised for the same thing Norburn is being criticised for?
Was that for Fleetwood as Barry fell out with Holloway big timeFirst season I get that, but in his second he actually played very well. We can only hope the same happens with Ollie.
Yeah. If we can just attract a multi billionaire (as a multi millionaire doesn’t cut the mustard these days) then all will be good again.We need a new owner, with some financial clout, and a new head coach with attacking ideas and tactical nous.
Better to hope for more than our current stagnation. Just a reminder to you it's said sarcasm is the lowest form of wit pal.Yeah. If we can just attract a multi billionaire (as a multi millionaire doesn’t cut the mustard these days) then all will be good again.
If everyone on this board and in the town can have a quiet word with their billionaire pals then we should get some nice interest