Ok I have no doubt that this has probably done before, but as I haven't seen it done since I've been a member I thought I would create one. Basically the rules are that you have to state the first season you became a Gills fan (or not if you are embarrassed about it) and put together the best players you have seen in a Gills shirt since you've been going. As the football league currently has 7 substitues you are allowed up 7 subs if you so wish. So I became a Gills fan in January 2003 and unfortunately missed out some great Gills players (Yeo, Cascarino, Bruce etc) so this is my ultimate XI from the time I've been a Gills fan. GK: Simon Royce (Just snuck in above Jason Brown for me. Gazza would be 3rd) RB: Nyron Nosworthy (Not much choice for me. Barry Fuller would be 2nd) CB: Chris Hope (Obvious reasons.) CB: Simon King (For me the best defender I've seen at the club.) LB: John Hills (Bit controversial but I enjoyed watching him at left back) RM: Nicky Southall (Right foot better than Beckham Whelpdale with a couple more seasons will get in there) CM: Andy Hessenthaler (Self explanatory really. Jackman deserves a shout out too) LM: Matt Jarvis (Quality winger that got us all off our feet when he had the ball) CAM: Paul Shaw (Showed he was an extra threat for us when we were lacking up top) ST:Simeon Jackson (Prolific goalscorer for us and happily put him in) ST:Cody McDonald (Again for his attacking threat) Subs: GK: Jason Brown (Just sneaks above Paulo for me) CB: Barry Ashby (Self explanatory) LB/CDM: Danny Jackman (beautiful left foot and was top class in his first stint too) CM/CAM: Andrew Crofts (Had really good spells for us and his commitment until near the end was spot on) LW/LM: Andy Barcham (His speed and ability to tear up defences deserves a place on the bench) ST: Mamady Sidibe (Great target man. Scored the equaliser in my first ever match against Leeds in the FA Cup) ST: Darius Henderson/Darren Byfield (couldn't decide between as they both offered something different. I enjoyed watching both of them though) Well thats my team, think it could do a decent job in the Championship if were altogether on form, but what are other peoples opinions and teams?
Ron Hillyard Keith Lindsey Melvyn Sage David Shipperley Steve Bruce Dick Tydeman Terry Cochrane Paul Smith Karl Elsey Carl Asaba Brian Yeo Subs Phil Kite John Sharpe Micky Adams Mark Weatherly Andy Hessenthaler Tony Cascarino Scott Lindsey (as he is my best mate)
A great attacking team... Since 74/75 season Jim Stannard Paul Haylock Mel Sage Steve Bruce Alan Walker Terry Cochrane Dave Mehmet Paul Smith Martin Robinson Dave Shearer Robert Taylor Subs Jason Brown Mark Weatherley Richard Green Andy Hessenthaler Carl Asaba Tony Cascarino Steve Lovell
This probably shows my age... GK Jason Brown RB Nyron Nosworthy CB Barry Ashby CB Chris Hope LB Roland Edge RM Nicky Southall CM Andy Hessenthaler CM Paul Smith LM Matty Jarvis ST Andy Thomsom ST Super Bobby Taylor Subs Vince Bartram Simon King Simeon Jackson Marlon King John Hodge Mark Patterson Ty Gooden (probs just for that goal against arsenal) I also want to mention Guy Ipoua in here somewhere...haha
I know it's a little off topic but how weird is it that both Big Fat Jim and Vince are both goalkeeper coaches at Southampton? Good vision! Superbob's highlight reel on youtube still makes me have flashbacks to when I was nine.
I ........ Johnny Simpson II........ Richard Green I11...... David Peach 1V....... Paul Smith V........ Dave Shipperly VI...... Simon King V11...... Dick Tydman V111.... Hess IX ...... Akinbiyi X........ Marlon King XI........ Matt Jarvis Subs... Jason Brown, Nyron Noseworthy, Steve Bruce, Mark Weatherly, Paul Shaw, Bob Taylor, Tony Cascarino.
Brown Nosworthy Hope King Jackman Southall Hessy Smith Jarvis Taylor King Subs: Stannard Ashby Payne Mcdonald Akinbiyi Shaw Green
1 Ron Hillyard 2 Brian Yeo 3 Steve Bruce 4 Dick Tydeman 5 Simon King 6 Tony Cascarino 7 Iffy Onuora 8 Andy Barcham 9 Manady Sidibe 10 Marlon King 11 Damien Richardson 1 dave shearer 2 dave mehmet 3 danny westwood 4 carl asaba 5 vince bartram 6 guy ipoua 7 HUGIE RUSSEL this is for my granddad who took me to my 1st Gills match aged 18 months yes 18 months Hugie was his hero
I was on the lines of creating a team from the best players i have seen, not positions as well, but it do,s show what talent has gone through our books.hoping for another result this afternoon UTG
Allbluelenny..... I first went to Gills 0 Reading 2 in 1966. Yes the defence provides the backbone for any team, but it is the forwards that have provided the thrills. No one could leave out Brian Yeo who was / still is Gills ultimate poacher at a time when physical dismemberment was a legitimate tackle! Yep.....some true heroes there mate.
If I was to go for a side which I have seen then it would be this Jason Brown Barry Ashby Chris Hope Simon King Danny Jackman Nicky Southall Andrew Crofts Andy Hessenthaler Matt Jarvis Darren Byfield Simeon Jackson Subs Simon Royce Nyron Nosworthy Roland Edge Jack Payne Paul Smith Darius Henderson Cody McDonald This side may not be the best of all time but I am going by a team which I know, this side is very good on the attacking side and in midfield but I did find it tough to name many defenders mainly the reason why Jackman is at left back however I was a fan of Edge. I think Whelpdale and Lee may be in my side in the future but not at the moment.
I always find this difficult, because my favourite 11 is very different to the best 11 footballers in each position, and like people before I will only pick from players I have seen and my first match was Gillingham V Bolton Tuesday 4th April 1989. First up the best players GK. Vince Bartram RB. Nayron Noseworthy LB. John Hills CB. Chris Hope CB. Guy Butters RM. Matthew Jarvis CM. Gavin Peacock CM. Andrew Crofts LM. Tommy Johnson CF. Marlon King CF. Rod Wallace Subs Jason Browne Simeon Jackson Gary Breen Brent Sancho Gary Micklewhite Dennis Bailey Manager Tony Pulis Then my favourite 11 GK - Jason Browne RB - Richard Green LB - Lee Palmer CB - Alan Walker CB - Simon King RM - Charlie Lee CM - Andy Hessenthaler CM - Simon Ratcliffe LM - Matt Jarvis CF - 'Super' Bob Taylor CF - Carl Asaba Subs Simon Royce Mark Saunders Neil Smith Adrian Pennock David Crown John Hodge (always a great sub) Marcus Browning Andy Thomson
