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Who was the greatest player to grace the Premier League?

Discussion in 'The Premier League' started by HendyMMA, Jun 16, 2011.

  1. HendyMMA

    HendyMMA Active Member

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    For me its either Ronaldo or Thierry Henry.

    Anyone other suggestions?
     
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  2. The Billionth QPR Fan

    The Billionth QPR Fan Well-Known Member

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    Henry. Ronaldo was a huge diver and did random stepovers when there wasn't a player within 20 yards of him. That said, Henry cheated France into the world cup. Both brill players though
     
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    Ronaldo, without doubt.
     
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    le tissier
     
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    Tiote's Witch Doctor Well-Known Member

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    D'Jeezus MackAroni New Member

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    Without a doubt? Really?

    The fact that other names have been put forward suggest there is doubt about Ronaldo being the best PL player ever.
     
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    Henry.
     
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    Karl that is.
     
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    Tiddler Hoshu-tekina

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    Bergkamp & that french manc twat with his collar always up should get a mention.
     
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    shearer he did his job better than anyone else for the position he played in.
     
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    Henry or Bergkamp for me.
     
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    Jezz511 Well-Known Member

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    Ronaldo or Henry, maybe bergkamp aswell.
     
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    Henry for me easy, wasn't he top scorer in europe for 3 years running with that Soccer AM thing.
     
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    toss up for me between four: bergkamp, zola, henry and ronaldo.
     
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    As a Newcastle fan it would seem an obvious pick of Shearer, however I am going to say either Zola or Bergkamp. Both absolute magicians. However in my lifetime I would say Peter Beardsley was up there as well!
     
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    henry and ronaldo are the top 2.

    but it's henry. over 20 goals and over 20 assists in one season.
    the complete player, unselfish, yet prolific at the same time.
     
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    Peter Schmiechel, best Goalkeeper I have ever seen, and possibly ever will.
     
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    I'm surprised he's mentioned, only because people always overlook keepers and defenders, but I completely agree about him, he's the most important player to have graced the PL, as without him Utd would never have started their dominance.
     
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    Ravanelli/Vialli/Juninho/Finidi George
     
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