Aus Fox Posted 20 April 2017 Posted 20 April 2017 Seen some greats over the years, Paul Gascouigne had a couple of great games, Eric Cantona, David Ginola, Ronaldo, Henry, some absolute superstars in the late 90s early 2000s. But as an individual performance no one who was in the ground that night could look beyond Dennis Bergkamp, that hat trick has to be up there with the best ever hat tricks. Was a joy to watch a player score against us.
SystonFox Posted 20 April 2017 Posted 20 April 2017 3 hours ago, Koke said: Ruud van Nistelrooy and Alexis Sanvhez both scored a hattrick at our place. Both were outstanding. For me it has to be Dennis Bergkamp. Genius player who scored a hattrick at Filbert Street. His 3rd goal was the best goal at our place up until Angel di Maria eclipsed that with a sensational goal in 14/15. People often forget Di Maria's goal because they bottled a 3-1 lead and we beat them 5-3. Di Maria's goal in that game is not even fit to lace Bergkamps goals boots. How it's even mentioned in the same sentance is beyond me.
Koke Posted 20 April 2017 Posted 20 April 2017 1 minute ago, SystonFox said: Di Maria's goal in that game is not even fit to lace Bergkamps goals boots. How it's even mentioned in the same sentance is beyond me. Bergksmp goal was class in so many ways. Di Maria goal was so underappreciated at the time though. The result glossed over his goal. The composure and technique to leave Kasper motionless, with 2 players closing in on him in a tight space was sheer world class.
Spicer Posted 20 April 2017 Posted 20 April 2017 Ronaldo and Roberto Carlos. When Brazil played Jamacia at the Walkers.
Milo Posted 20 April 2017 Posted 20 April 2017 38 minutes ago, BigMicky said: sheer fan boy obscurity Great band..saw them at Glasto a few years ago...
lestajigs Posted 20 April 2017 Posted 20 April 2017 I think zaha played fantastic when we had palace in the championship
BigMicky Posted 20 April 2017 Posted 20 April 2017 36 minutes ago, BenTheFox said: Griezman wasn't at his absolute best, but you could see that he just has so much class. He just finds space so easily. Completely agree, he was a lot quicker than i thought he would be, works hard for the team as well. I just didn't think he "set the world alight" on Tuesday.
Lovejoy Posted 20 April 2017 Posted 20 April 2017 Griezemann was a classy bugger who also worked very hard for the team. Oozed quality I thought.
taffyfox Posted 20 April 2017 Posted 20 April 2017 3 hours ago, whetstonefox said: I remember David James having an absolute blinder in goal for Watford in Little's first season, sure it was the same game the kop told Jimmy Willis to feck off...our own player! 2 years later MOTM at Wembley! I was about 10 when we watched this!! David James made some unbelievable saves that day and, I think Watford beat us 1-0. Liverpool signed him not long after. i also remember Dwight Yorke absolutely running the show when he played for Sunderland and took them off the bottom of the league and get them promoted.
Finnegan Posted 20 April 2017 Posted 20 April 2017 Tevez in that cup game was unplayable. Class on his day.
Stadt Posted 20 April 2017 Posted 20 April 2017 1 minute ago, Finnegan said: Tevez in that cup game was unplayable. Class on his day. Dzeko bossed us later on in the league cup quarter final (?) too.
TheUltimateWinner Posted 20 April 2017 Posted 20 April 2017 Ronaldo when he pinged that shot in after the game in that Madrid friendly.
HybridFox Posted 20 April 2017 Posted 20 April 2017 Not one of the greats at all but a memory that came to mind. Remember in the Championship when Danny Drinkwater was at Barnsley and they played us at the KP and won. He was immense in midfield. Totally bossed it. Think he scored that day too. Was pleased when I eventually heard we were gonna sign him
kushiro Posted 20 April 2017 Posted 20 April 2017 A few come to mind: Leighton Baines 2014 (our first game back in the PL - ripped us apart down the left) Cole /Yorke 1999 (they did one of those combination goals - one shouts and the other dummies it - so simple but so effective) Zola / Bergkamp late 90s - they've been mentioned above Andy Gray 1985 (scored twice for Everton) Peter Beardsley 1984 (first game of the season for Newcastle) Kevin Keegan 1981 (for Southampton) Sheff Weds 1979 - yep - the whole team! in the cup replays with Arsenal (Filbert Street used as a neutral ground - amazing nights)
stripeyfox Posted 20 April 2017 Posted 20 April 2017 Gazza came on as sub for Everton at Filbert Street and got standing ovation from all sides of the ground. Fabulous moment.
The Doctor Posted 20 April 2017 Posted 20 April 2017 3 hours ago, Dan LCFC said: Adriano Basso - Leicester 0-0 Bristol City 2008. Great shout actually - we should have won that by three or four but for him. Chuck in that and losing 1-0 at home to Preston the following Tuesday having iirc 4 goals disallowed. Had the chances to score eight over two games, scored 0. Our attack that season really was bollocks.
VLC86 Posted 20 April 2017 Posted 20 April 2017 1 hour ago, lestajigs said: I think zaha played fantastic when we had palace in the championship Did he bollocks, it was Bolasie that absolutely ruined us in that 0-3.
VLC86 Posted 20 April 2017 Posted 20 April 2017 But seriously, Denis Bergkamp. Probably my favourite ever non Leicester player after watching that hattrick.
BenTheFox Posted 20 April 2017 Author Posted 20 April 2017 2 minutes ago, Costock_Fox said: Did he bollocks, it was Bolasie that absolutely ruined us in that 0-3. Think he might have been referring to the 2-1 defeat at our place. Zaha was quality that day.
BoyJones Posted 20 April 2017 Posted 20 April 2017 Anybody who saw Jimmy Greaves in his pomp should count their blessings, rubbish pitches, rubbish ball, but the man was magic. My all time hero, sad to see him in his current state, but simply the best in his day and no forward has played against Leicester in the last 55 years who is better. IMO. Greaves was definitely the best forward I ever saw play, followed maybe by Bergkamp. Plenty of good players obviously, but based on personal experience never rated Best or Charlton. Saw them both play a dozen or more times, but apart from the November 1965 game they were normally rubbish. Sorry, having played 50 years myself up front, not really thought about any midfield / defenders! I know us old timers are considered out of touch, but thought I would have my two penn'orth!
VLC86 Posted 20 April 2017 Posted 20 April 2017 34 minutes ago, BenTheFox said: Think he might have been referring to the 2-1 defeat at our place. Zaha was quality that day. Fair enough, I can't even remember that one.
Hirsty The Blue 94 Posted 20 April 2017 Posted 20 April 2017 Crouchy for Villa, think him & Vassell bagged 2 each.
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