Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Ferguson would later admit to making a mistake. The Spaniard exploded on to the English football scene at Liverpool and never looked back becoming one of the most feared No 9s in the history of the league. The Frenchman was already a two-time Champions League winner and world champion with France when he signed for Chelsea. Le Saux oozed quality on the ball when getting forward from left-back and quietly added 37 caps for England. It allows our most engaged readers to debate the big issues, share their own experiences, discuss real-world solutions, and more. Gary Rowett 16/1. It was an offer I couldn't refuse. "We've been working hard with Ben and Neil - they've done a great job and the rest of the staff have helped us out as well. You do not earn the only semi-ironic nickname ‘God’ for no reason. Due to the sheer scale of this comment community, we are not able to give each post the same level of attention, but we have preserved this area in the interests of open debate. LO. He would go on to make over 300 league appearances for the club, winning an extraordinary five titles. Monk - who is still without Osaze Urhoghide and Chey Dunkley - said: "We have a clean bill of health (after Rochdale cup win), which is good. LB. A natural and formidable leader who helped to redefine what we expect from his position, while dragging United’s defence up to a new level of excellence. Sheffield Wednesday are taking legal advice following Newcastle United’s appointment of Steve Bruce as their new manager, three days after he resigned from his position at Hillsborough. A pioneer thanks to his time at Chelsea, where he charmed a generation of fans with his fancy tricks and delightful free-kick goals. MC. The existing Open Comments threads will continue to exist for those who do not subscribe to Independent Premium. First he was the wiry winger, beating statuesque defends with his mazy footwork and turn of pace. He is widely considered the greatest Englishman never to have represented his country. There's been speculation and now it's confirmed, we're pleased and we're looking forward to it. A modern defender with athletic prowess and technical skill to match Kompany will be remembered as one of the finest foreign imports the English game has seen. After six years at Old Trafford, Ince moved to Inter Milan before later spells at Liverpool, Middlesbrough and Wolves. The greatest player in the history of the Premier League. TK. The lowest ranked of Manchester United's famous midfield four in our list but no less impactful during his time in England, racking up 15 league assists during the treble-winning campaign. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? LO. ", Steve Bruce will take over Newcastle United after Rafa Benitez left at the end of last season. The flying Dutchman could turn passive possession into danger in a flash with his exceptional control when running at speed. Nikos Dabizas probably disagrees. MC. Over six seasons he developed from a promising left-back into one of the best forwards in the world, eventually recruited by Real Madrid for a world-record fee as Cristinao Ronaldo’s heir apparent. After City pounced on the Belgian just a few years after Chelsea's foolish decision to sell him, De Bruyne's dynamism has seen him able to influence games no matter the circumstances. The Owls only appointed Bruce in January, although he didn’t take charge of the club until February due to personal reasons. Injuries plagued his time in England with spells at Real Madrid and Bayern establishing himself as one of the greats of his generation. Thursday, 17th September 2020, 10:44 am. Offering an update and questioned about the type of player he wants to bring in, Monk said: "It is still ongoing and there is nothing imminent on that. Bruce, who could join the team in China before the end of the week if he can obtain a visa, will have seen his new side on TV concede three goals in the first half as Diogo Jota fired past Karl Darlow twice either side of a Morgan Gibbs-White effort, before Wolves claimed a fourth late on when Newcastle substitute Thomas Allan headed into his own goal. SL. His tragic suicide shocked the sport, marking a turning point in the conversation around mental health in football. You can also choose to be emailed when someone replies to your comment. SL. At his elegant peak Ferdinand made defending look easy and while others were perhaps more effective few did it so effortlessly. Not many players have the skill, or the gall, to become first-team regulars at Chelsea, Arsenal AND Tottenham. TK. TK. He was consistent and reliable defensively and formed a fruitful partnership with his close friend David Beckham on United's right, before later becoming captain of his one and only club. "We know what we want to try and do, but it is not always as straightforward as that. Undoubtedly the best goalkeeper in the Premier League for the past five years, perhaps even the world. An extremely versatile and well-rounded player, who completely remodeled his game as he grew older. JR. "I feel I have achieved everything I set out to achieve,” the goalkeeper said upon announcing his retirement for the end of the season. Only Thierry Henry has more in the famed red and white. Xavi famously remarked that Scholes was a “spectacular player who has everything”, while Pele once commented: “If he was playing with me, I would have scored so many more.” SL. Won league titles with both Arsenal and Chelsea, while becoming a key player at Liverpool, Manchester City, Bolton and West Brom. Emerged from the shadow of Cristiano Ronaldo to become a crucial part of the Alex Ferguson’s side and can look back proudly on his five Premier League titles. JR. A player whose brilliance was defined by an artisanal elegance and the complete elimination of any superfluous movement. SL. Helped usher in Rafa Benitez’s Anfield revolution, forming a wonderful midfield partnership with Steven Gerrard before departing after five seasons for Real Madrid. A cult hero at Spurs thanks to two prolific spells at White Hart Lane, but it is at Manchester United that he enjoyed the most success, winning three consecutive Premier League titles between 1998-2001. LO. Without his bite in midfield there is simply no way the likes of Dennis Bergkamp and Thierry Henry would have scored so many goals. Also famous for throwing a slice of pizza at Sir Alex Ferguson. Arguably the most naturally gifted defender of his generation. A two-time title winner who seems to get better with age. Bruce also guided Aston Villa to the Championship play-off final in 2018.”. The prototype defender of the modern age Ferdinand was the trailblazer for, and best example of, what is now a staple of every backline: the ball-playing centre-half. That really isn’t an exaggeration, not when you consider his longevity, the number of titles he won and his absolutely key role in all of them. Bruce has subsequently landed his eleventh job in the managerial arena, and third within the last year. Murphy has a host of admirers north and south of the border, having been a big hit during a loan spell at Hillsborough last season. Possibly the most under-utilised and underrated English footballer in modern times. His bending strike against Arsenal at Stamford Bridge stands out as one of his finest moments. Played a key if understated role in the best Arsenal team of all-time, alongside Patrick Vieira. Lee Bullen 10/1. Pitched up at West Ham in 2006, scoring seven priceless goals to help keep the Hammers up. His early success at Sheffield Wednesday was effectively ended when he pushed over referee Paul Alcock, receiving an 11-game ban, but he shone at West Ham and his volley against Wimbledon will go down as one of the great Premier League goals. 13 titles. His contributions both with and without the ball have proved vital at Manchester City, and have similarly injected a sense of energy and purpose into England’s frontline. Sir Alex Ferguson’s long struggle to adequately replace him demonstrates just how brilliant he was. His peak was his hugely fruitful relationship with Thierry Henry during the Invincibles season. Initially struggled at Arsenal. From the Hackney Marshes to Highbury Wright’s story is the stuff of fairytales. But soon found his feet, ending his debut campaign with 12 goals and becoming a key player in the Arsenal side which won the double in 1998. Not this man. The Nigerian had magic in his boots and became a cult hero in Lancashire, forming a brilliant partnership with French World Cup winner Youri Djorkaeff. Garry Monk (manager) Vote. The eighth highest scorer in the Premier League with 149 goals. The Brazilian has been at Manchester City since 2013 but it’s only in the past two seasons, under Pep Guardiola, that his qualities and value as a player have come to light – notably his disruptive influence and controlled poise. MC. Now the manager has come in, we're really looking forward to it. The winger came in as a replacement for Marc Overmars and after taken some time to adjust to the Premier League's physicality, he lit up Enlgish football with his smooth dribbling style and collection of memorable goals.

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