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for anyone interested in more, theres a few here.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sys...ootball_lists/ TOP TEN TEAMS OF THE PAST 25 YEARS: 1: Arsenal 2001-04 The 2002 team were superb, but the “Invincibles”, who went through the season undefeated two years later, were truly exceptional. Thierry Henry and others were at the peak of their powers, but the main difference between this and subsequent Arsenal sides was in their indomitable spirit and physical strength. No European Cup, but what a team. 2: Manchester United 2006-09 Even Ryan Giggs has questioned whether this is a truly great team, rather than merely a successful one, but their three consecutive titles and two Champions League final appearances have come at a time when the Premier League’s elite is more powerful than ever. The question is whether they can still flourish without Cristiano Ronaldo. 3: Chelsea 2004-09 We are talking here about the side fashioned by José Mourinho, which still, at its best, bears his hallmark. They are not quite the force they were when they won the Premier League with a record points tally in 2005, but two league titles and a series of near-misses in the Champions League do scant justice to the team that José built. 4: Manchester United 1995-2001 Over six years that yielded five league titles and a long-awaited Champions League success in 1999, United were truly dominant. Four and five-goal victories were ritual, but so too were the comebacks that drew on the character and spirit of Roy Keane, David Beckham and a team for whom winning was second nature. 5: Liverpool 1987-90 The football that Liverpool played in 1987-88, with John Barnes a mesmerising presence on the left wing, was simply irresistible. They would surely have been higher up this list had the ban on English clubs’ from European competition not denied them the chance to measure themselves against the great AC Milan team of the same era. 6: Everton 1984-87 In a heady three-year spell, Howard Kendall led Everton from mediocrity to two league titles, three FA Cup Finals (one victory) and the European Cup Winners’ Cup. Class ran right through this cheaply assembled team, from Neville Southall to the wonderful midfield quartet of Trevor Steven, Paul Bracewell, Peter Reid and Kevin Sheedy. 7: Manchester United 1992-94 Yes they flopped in the Champions League, but Sir Alex Ferguson is not alone in regarding this as his favourite United team. With characters such as Peter Schmeichel, Bryan Robson, Paul Ince, Roy Keane and Mark Hughes, they were a fearsome lot, but they also played some marvellous stuff, with Eric Cantona a talismanic presence up front. 8: Arsenal 1997-99 Not quite as successful in trophy-winning terms as George Graham’s Arsenal, but their double triumph in their first full season under Arsène Wenger was as spectacular as it was unexpected. Wenger built on the foundations of Graham’s celebrated back four, with Marc Overmars, Dennis Bergkamp and a young Nicolas Anelka bringing flair to Highbury at last. 9: Blackburn Rovers 1994-95 Nothing like as eye-catching as Kevin Keegan’s Newcastle but, backed by the wealth of Jack Walker and managed by Kenny Dalglish, they won the title with 89 points in 1995. They relied heavily on the goals of Alan Shearer and Chris Sutton, but this unglamorous team also had an incredible work ethic and, crucially, perfect balance. 10: Newcastle United 1994-96 The only trophy-less team on the list, but Kevin Keegan’s Newcastle will live longer in the memory than Leeds United’s champions of 1992 or Liverpool’s cup treble winners of 2001. Epitomised by the flair of David Ginola, they captivated audiences across the country. Nor was their defensive record as bad as people seem to think. |
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they must be having dares as to who can fit the most ridiculous suggestion in at number 10.
10th best prem midfielder...eyal berkovic 10th best modern team...a trophyless newcastle 10th best stadium (in the world)...craven cottage http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/spo...cle6789326.ece |
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The four best midfielders I've seen in my lifetime playing in England would have to be (in no particular order) Robbo, Souness, Scholes and Vieira. Keane might have looked tougher in the tunnel but forgetting that rubbish and going on purely footballing terms Vieira was exceptional and the better player. Keane and Gerrard would be next in my list but Ince deserves a shout. Granted he £#%&!ed up his legendary status at United by his actions later in his career but he was immense for a period at United. |
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£#%&!ing hell!
Those lists are a joke So Arsenal are the greatest team of the modern era....despite the fact they never retained a League title...they never lifted a European Cup...& they have never had a sustained period of domination. ..& Chelsea's back to back Title winning side was better than our Treble winning/Title hat-trick side?? I think it's safe to say abu'ism is alive & screaming ahead of the new season It's no wonder Fergie treats these hideous £#%&!ing journalist @#%&!s with such utter disregard. |
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