Chilton,Foulkes,Sadler the list is endless and not one of em used his hands. 
Who was the greatest United Centre Half?
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Pallister. Quick for such a tall man and of course a threat from corners.
His face always wore a deceptively tired look though...even from the first minute, but a damn fine athelete in reality.
His face always wore a deceptively tired look though...even from the first minute, but a damn fine athelete in reality.
stam
Difficult one this, there are obvious reasons for selecting Bruce and Pally. As a duo they really complimented each others ability. It would be fantastic to have such a duo again but i have my doubts we'll get the players we need tis summer.
On an individual level you would have to pick Paul McGrath. The guy oozed class. My favourite moment from McGrath albeit for Ireland was in 94 against Italy at the World Cup. Ireland were under the cosh abit. Italy took an inswinging corner which landed in the six yard box. McGrath infront of Baggio's nose decided to flick the ball with the back of his heel away to safety. McGrath turned around and smiled at him. You knew from that moment that Italy were'nt going to get past McGrath that night. What a shame he had so many personal problems and injuries.
On an individual level you would have to pick Paul McGrath. The guy oozed class. My favourite moment from McGrath albeit for Ireland was in 94 against Italy at the World Cup. Ireland were under the cosh abit. Italy took an inswinging corner which landed in the six yard box. McGrath infront of Baggio's nose decided to flick the ball with the back of his heel away to safety. McGrath turned around and smiled at him. You knew from that moment that Italy were'nt going to get past McGrath that night. What a shame he had so many personal problems and injuries.
Originally posted by $ukhjit:
<strong>Jaap Stam</strong><hr></blockquote>
no doubt
Originally posted by Lover of Football:
<strong>Chilton,Foulkes,Sadler the list is endless and not one of em used his hands.
Bill Foulkes for me,what a goal he scored in the 1968 EC semi,i'll never forget it.
This is pure madness!Paul McGrath was the finest defender of his generation in the world,to compare him with Stam or Hansen is laughable.The only two who were anywhere near him were Baresi and Sammer(in his generation)The man was a fuking genius,he was a credit to the beautiful game.Twas a tradgedy that himself and Fergie were incompatible,a tradgedy,boo hoo ,boohoo
Without a doubt Johnny Carey, played for Ireland, Northern Ireland and the rest of the world, and played every position for United except outside left
David May
Just like Arnie, My favorite centre back is big Jim Holton partnered by Martin Buchan, one of the best central defensive partnership. During our younger days then, every of the my United supporter friends would named themselves as Jim Holton, especially attacking corner-kicks during our kick-arounds. Too bad he broke his leg and was never his oldself after recovering.