Jeremy Goss Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Who is everyones Top 5 favourite players of all time? Not necessarily ability wise. Just players who you have admired and loved to watch over the years. Heres mine. 1. John Robertson - need i say anymore!? 2. Paul Gascoigne - always loved his style on the ball. Footballing Genius. 3. Colin Cameron - Wee Mickey was a joy to watch, his engine was superb. 4. Paul Hartley - as above, like Mickey his desire and will to win. 5. Robbie Fowler - for his early years with the pool. Best natural finisher ive seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikoliunas Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Robbo Goater Flogel Kinkladze Miko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest S.U.S.S. Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Neilson Neilson Neilson Neilson Neilson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanley_ Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 NeilsonNeilson Neilson Neilson Neilson Nooooooo! Finally I thought there was going to be a thread about players without Neilson being mentioned but I was wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveofthegame Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 No particular order here and im only 20 so only going for players during my time: 1)Robbo- my boyhood hero growing up supporting the JT's 2)Ronaldo- always loved him. The Brazilian superstar of my time 3)Zidane- the best player i've ever seen in the flesh and best player of his time 4)Gerrard- Just love watching this guy play. Moments like FA Cup Final v West Ham, Olympiakos goal, even last nights goal against Inter out of nothing. Great player. 5) Rudi Skacel- controversial but the best natural ability of anyone i've ever seen play for Hearts. What a joy it was to turn up and watch him, even if it was only for 1 season. He really made me 'believe' So many others ive loved- Cantona, Cafu, Roberto Carlos, Neil McCann, Colin Cameron, Craig Gordon, Schmeichel, Shearer, the list is almost endless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Gosling Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Cantona, Beckham, Ronaldo, McCann, Gordon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest S.U.S.S. Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Nooooooo! Finally I thought there was going to be a thread about players without Neilson being mentioned but I was wrong. Eh, Eh, Eh, Its Bob Neilson from eh, My local works team, honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazo Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Robbo John Colquhoun Sandy Clark Colin Cameron Paul Hartley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanley_ Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Eh, Eh, Eh, Its Bob Neilson from eh, My local works team, honest. And who are the other four Neilsons? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Chat Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Top 3 would definitely be 1/ Robbo 2/ JC 3/ Mickey Cameron I couldn't pick the last 2 as there are so many others that could fill the two places. Guys like Henry Smith, Craig Levein, Big Davie McPherson, Antti Niemi, Pasquale Bruno, Gilles Rousset, Gary McKay would all have a serious claim to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdewar42 Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 When you've been watching Hearts as long as I have, it is very difficult to narrow it down to five, but here goes. Willie Bauld. Dave Mackay. John Cumming. Willie Hamilton. John Robertson. Special mention for: Jimmy Wardhaugh, Alex Young, Willie Wallace, Bobby Prentice, Donald Ford, John Colqhoun, Dave MacPherson, Giles Rousset, Thomas Flogel & Neil McCann. Given more time I could come up with many more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Goss Posted February 21, 2008 Author Share Posted February 21, 2008 When you've been watching Hearts as long as I have, it is very difficult to narrow it down to five, but here goes. Willie Bauld. Dave Mackay. John Cumming. Willie Hamilton. John Robertson. Special mention for: Jimmy Wardhaugh, Alex Young, Willie Wallace, Bobby Prentice, Donald Ford, John Colqhoun, Dave MacPherson, Giles Rousset, Thomas Flogel & Neil McCann. Given more time I could come up with many more. Amazin. True Hearts Legends there. My Dad has always said Willie Hamilton was the greatest Hearts player he has seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 1) Robbo. 2) Colin Cameron 3) Kenny Dagleish 4) Craig Gordon 5) John Colquhoun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambo walesy Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 1)Shearer 2)Adam 3)Zidane 4)Naysmith 5)Morten Gamst Pedersen I am only 15 though so these are just players from my lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis2006 Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 1-Romario 2-Maradonna 3-Robbo 4-Zidane 5-Phil Stamp (err....i mean Terry Henry) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N User Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Batistuta (Best striker ever imo) Robbo Shearer I'll maybe add to more later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JyTees Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Robbo Cantona Maradonna Dalgliesh Zico (the Brazilian one, no offence Walter) It's funny seeing the wee man's name in amongst that list of footballing giants! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Seeger Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 In no order Robbo - Hearts. Obvious reasons Stampy - Hearts. Just for the last minute goal at Easter road Hartley - Hearts. The guy was top notch for us and still doesn't have a bad word to say unlike captain fantastic Gordon - Hearts. Top keeper and has the club at heart Ronnie MacQuilter - Stirling Albion. Idolised him as a 7 year old. Hard as nails no nonsense centre back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midloth_Iain Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Eric Cantona John Robertson Pasquale Bruno Roy Keane - Utd days Maradona Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Weathers Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Zola! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilamas Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 1. Dave Mackay even though I never saw him play. 2. John Robertson - how he LOVED it when he scored a goal! 3. Gary Mackay - his passion for Hearts. 4. Drew Busby - hard man who had really god technical skill as well. 5. Craig Gordon - he just filled you with confidence. (6. Thomas Flogel - such skill) (7. Willie Gibson - Will o' the Wisp) (8. Elvis - maybe not politically correct to mention him, but he controlled a team so well.) (9. Jim Jefferies - one of my first heroes) (10. Keeping this space bank in honour of every Hearts player who ever tried their hardest for the team.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Bill Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Zidane Zola Hartley Cameron Robertson Buffalo Bill . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Nonsense Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Worldwide: 1. Ronaldo. Pre-injuries he was a breathtaking player and supreme finisher. Post-injury he was only world class. 2. Keane: Leader of men and the prototype for the modern day midfielder. Those who dont like him still secretly respect him. 3. C. Ronaldo: Like nothing i've ever seen before. Has the lot. 4. Maldini: Still not broken a sweat and he's playing since I was in nappies. 5. Zidane: world class footballer who managed to pull it off with the graze of a ballet dancer. Others worth a mention: Cafu, Carlos, Henry, Larsson, RVN, Kaka, Scholes, Gazza, Matt Le Tiss, Klinsmann, Romario Hearts: 1. Niemi: Some of his saves just defied belief. 2. Robbo: nuff said 3. Levein: Great defender but the first I can recall (in my time) that was lightening quick. 4. McCann (first time round): Deserves to be in for that Coca Cola cup final alone. 5. Mickey Cameron: Just pips Hartley. Other notable ommissions: Gordon, Pressley, Maclaren, Naiysmith, Flogel, Rudi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Nonsense Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 1. Dave Mackay even though I never saw him play.2. John Robertson - how he LOVED it when he scored a goal! 3. Gary Mackay - his passion for Hearts. 4. Drew Busby - hard man who had really god technical skill as well. 5. Craig Gordon - he just filled you with confidence. (6. Thomas Flogel - such skill) (7. Willie Gibson - Will o' the Wisp) (8. Elvis - maybe not politically correct to mention him, but he controlled a team so well.) (9. Jim Jefferies - one of my first heroes) (10. Keeping this space bank in honour of every Hearts player who ever tried their hardest for the team.)[/quote like that:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randle P McMurphy Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Robbo Donald Ford Drew Busby Jim Cruickshanks Rudi Skacel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moe Szyslak Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Robbo - goalscorer supreme John Colquhoun - wing wizard Peter Beardsley - absolute magician, even now in his 40s when playing in those Masters tournaments (Sir) Les Ferdinand - sheer class and a true gentleman Colin Cameron - watched him coming up through the Fife youth ranks and was well chuffed when he signed for the Rovers and even more so when he went on to do so well at Hearts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith1964 Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 John Colquhoun Gordon Hill - boyhood hero Eric Cantona John Robertson Martin Buchan Kind of a Man Utd , Hearts thing going on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markletissier Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 following the flock but colin cameron is there for me but here's another 5. 1. Matt Le Tissier - my favourite player of all time, lazy & out of shape, but more talent in his big toe than most players. 2. Jurgen Klinsmann - absolute legend, his celebration caused my mum to have severe grief with a heavy washload. 3. Gheorgie Hagi - loved the way he played, his vision was excepetional. 4. Dimitar Berbatov - big fan of this guy, seems to take complete contro ofl every spurs game. 5. Zvonimir Boban - in a word 'immense'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunrigLovinJambo Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 No order... Giles Rousset (always one of my favourite players when I was a kid) Robert Tomaschek (see above) Oliver Kahn (39 and still playing...amazing talent, love watching him, shame it's his last season) Robbo (no reason needed!) Tierry Henry (absolute class) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdewar42 Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Amazin. True Hearts Legends there. My Dad has always said Willie Hamilton was the greatest Hearts player he has seen. Your Dad was right. He could do some amazing things, but I think I'm right in saying he was held back by health problems. He seemed unable to sustain form game after game. His solo performance one floodlit game against a touring Russian side,(Moscow Torpedo I think), was utterly amazing. I don't remember details of the score, etc.(Maybe someone can enlighten us), but he almost beat them on his own. He, unfortunately, died fairly young. We Hearts followers don't have regular titles and trophies to celebrate, but we do have special nights like that one, and special players to reminisce about. Makes it all worthwhile. The trophies, when they come, are all the sweeter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Romanov Saviour of HMFC Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Robbo Zidane Bergkamp Ronaldo and right now I go out of my way to watch Cristiano Ronaldo - superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japanjambo Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Hearts: 1. Busby 2. Robbo 3. Cameron 4. Niemi 5. In agreement with a previous poster...ALL Hearts players who gave their lot for the jersey. Other: The usual Maradona, Ronaldhino etc. But I'd like to also say Johan Cryuff and the dutch team from 1970's. Fantastic team IMO, and it was a crying shame they didn't lift the unltimate prize. Lynn:ninja: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del1812 Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Hartley Gordon McCann De Vries Robbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4marsbars Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Hard to pick five but Eddie Thomson Jim Cruikshank Robbo JC Steve Fulton but feel bad about leaving out Gary McKay, Craig Levein, Steven Pressley, Donald Ford, three or four goalkeepers and a hundred others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susie-Jambo-66 Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Steven Pressley Larry Kingston Andy Driver Roman Bednar Tiago Costa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanjambo Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Amazin. True Hearts Legends there. My Dad has always said Willie Hamilton was the greatest Hearts player he has seen. My Dad always says that as well. He laughs at me when I say John Colquhoun is my favourite player of all time because he thinks Willie Hamilton is the most naturally gifted player he's ever seen. Including Best, Ronaldinho and Henry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazy_jambo_2006 Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 NHMFC 1. ZIDANE!!!! genius 2. Gascoigne (brilliant) 3. Giggs (general brilliance) 4. Le Tissier (brilliant goals and loyal to a small club) 5. Beckham (great player and would never be in America if McLaren hadn't originally binned him from England squad - I believe he moved to America when he believed he had no future with England) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulah Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 1-Robbo 2-Paul Hartley 3-Craig Gordon 4-Kingston 5-dare i say it,sorry but what a player-Henrik Larsson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Ghiorgie Hagi Enzo Francescoli The real Zico Dimitar Berbatov Jayjay Okocha. I like entertainers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Kilpatrick Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 All-time: George Best Pat Jennings Bryan Robson Norman Whiteside Zico For HMFC: Robbo Craig Levein Colin Cameron Craig Gordon Gilles Rousset Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergent garcia Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 jorge campos (the reason why for five seconds in my life i wanted to be goalkeeper) zidane ( i dont remember pele, maradona etc, so was the most skilfull player i ever saw) luis "lucho" enrique (i kinda hate barca but i liked this guy) roberto baggio (for obvious reasons) valdas ivanauskas (just wanted to add one lith was calm like a bomb:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FORTHCLYDE Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Jim Cruickshank Donald Ford John Robertson Drew Busby Colin Cameron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveofthegame Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Steven PressleyLarry Kingston Andy Driver Roman Bednar Tiago Costa Tiago Costa?! Is that a joke?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robertson9 Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Craig Levein John Robertson Paul Hartley Derek O'connor Walter Kidd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robertson9 Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Kerry Dixon Gianfranco Zola Peter Czech;) Dennis Wise Roberto De mateo............................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Therapist Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 In no particular order: Drew Busby Peter Osgood John Robertson Franz Beckenbauer Luigi Riva Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Chat Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Walter Kidd I puit Wattie down as my favourite player when I joined the Hearts Junior Club many, many moons ago. Oh the embarrassment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Favourite players, not necessarily the best, in no order; Willie Gibson John Robertson Johan Cruyff Johnny Dexter () David Speedie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Drago Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Hearts: Colin Cameron John Robertson Taksi Fyssas Edgaras Jankauskas Rudi Skacel Non-Hearts: Gheorge Hagi Ronaldo (the roly poly one, not the poofy one) Paolo Maldini Zenidine Zidane James Mcfadden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BervieJambo Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Non-Hearts Henry - great goal scorer Larsson - always scored against us but could not doubt his ability or fail to like the man Zidane - one of the best, ever Giggs - loyalty, commitment & no lack of ability Maradona - purely for ability and the 'Hand of God' game And for Hearts Levein - classy player Flogel - left me amazed by an outstanding display at Pittodrie Colquhoun - neds little explanation Alan McLaren - a very strong defender, would have been world class if not for injury John Millar - always committed and scored a few too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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