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Greatest English midfielder of the modern Era?

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Original post by River85
I said Robson :frown: He could actually tackle.


I assumed by modern era he meant the Premier League :tongue: Never got to see Robson play sadly.
Original post by matchdayG
lol, it's Gerrard. Gerrard has Robson, Hoddle, Scholes, Lampard, all of them beat.

The second he lifts that PL trophy, it's a done deal.


How does winning one title have any bearing on whether he goes above Scholes, who won 11?
Original post by sr90
I assumed by modern era he meant the Premier League :tongue: Never got to see Robson play sadly.


His player days did go into the first years of the PL tbf. Even if he was obviously passed his peak. Only made about 30 appearances for in the first two seasons, though did play a full season for Middlesbrough in 1996.

By modern I take it to mean the last 25 - 30 years. But that's just my interpretation. I'm old.
Paul Scholes. The man was simply incredible, a joy to watch.
Between Gerrard and Scholes. Different players, majestic in their prime. Top, top pros.

Lampard, as much as I admire him is slightly behind both for me, but definitely third on the list.
Reply 25
What a revolutionary thread :eek:


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Technically Hoddle ****s all over Gerrard, Lampard and Scholes.


Original post by little_tom
Technically Hoddle ****s all over Lampard




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Original post by manchesterunited15
Fixed

How is he not technically better than Gerrard?
Paul Gascoigne.
Original post by little_tom
How is he not technically better than Gerrard?


He probably is, but he doesn't **** all over him. It's not by much, like it is with Lampard. Also I'd be called biased if I only removed Scholes.
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Scholesy or Captain Marvel himself, Bryan Robson.
As a teenager I used to watch the legendary Gunther Netzer. Now there was a proper mid field general.
The Romford Pele,naturally

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Reply 34
Original post by DaveSmith99
We've never had this thread before. The correct answer is Paul Scholes however.


PFA Team of the Year
Gerrard - 7 (2000-01, 2003-04, 2004-05, 2005-06, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09)
Scholes - 2 (2002-03 & 2006-07)
Original post by TRS-T
PFA Team of the Year
Gerrard - 7 (2000-01, 2003-04, 2004-05, 2005-06, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09)
Scholes - 2 (2002-03 & 2006-07)


Regardless, the correct answer is still Paul Scholes.
Reply 36
As stated, the answer is bloody obvious. He's ginger, about 5'7", decent passer :colonhash:


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Reply 37
Original post by DaveSmith99
Regardless, the correct answer is still Paul Scholes.


Gerrard is/was the better player.

Scholes has become overrated because Xavi and Iniesta praised him.
Original post by Old_Simon
As a teenager I used to watch the legendary Gunther Netzer. Now there was a proper mid field general.


Gunther, unusual name for an Englishman
Original post by TRS-T
Gerrard is/was the better player.

Scholes has become overrated because Xavi and Iniesta praised him.


And Pele, Zidane, Messi, Figo, Henry, Vieira and Guardiola :h:

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