foxfanazer Posted 25 August 2017 Posted 25 August 2017 Best ever crosser of the ball? I've narrowed it down to two players from my lifetime and that's Steve Guppy and Marc Albrighton, but which was better? probably a boring thread but ah well
foxfanazer Posted 25 August 2017 Author Posted 25 August 2017 2 minutes ago, TheMightySystem said: Clever! Gave the defender the eyes
Aus Fox Posted 25 August 2017 Posted 25 August 2017 Steve Guppy was not only our best, but the best I have ever seen, that includes the likes of Beckham.
urban.spaceman Posted 25 August 2017 Posted 25 August 2017 I grew up with Steve Guppy, but Marc Albrighton has to be the best for me!
mod hero Posted 25 August 2017 Posted 25 August 2017 Guppy used to drop them on Elliott/Taggart/Walsh's swede more often than not. Never thought we would better those times under O'Neill. Albrighton comes a close second. i fvcking love my club ??
Vlad the Fox Posted 25 August 2017 Posted 25 August 2017 Philpott was quite good if he ever made it to the byline
AS78UK Posted 25 August 2017 Posted 25 August 2017 No contest ...Guppy all day long if my memory serves me correct.
Mike the Metal Ed Posted 25 August 2017 Posted 25 August 2017 49 minutes ago, Vlad the Fox said: Philpott was quite good if he ever made it to the byline That one to set up Joachim's goal in the 93 playoff final was glorious.
onekeithweller Posted 25 August 2017 Posted 25 August 2017 Anyone remember that fantastic cross by Woolly for the winner against Everton in '74? I think it was Frank on the end of it. Magic. Woolly got a standing ovation when subbed late on. Surreal football is my favourite and I couldn't have chosen a better club to support all these years.
foxile5 Posted 25 August 2017 Posted 25 August 2017 Albrighton has industry and a bit of flair. He works hard. He epitomises our title win....effort, end product, triumph against adversity and humility. He can deliver an EXCELLENT cross. That being said the best winger we've had in our time in the Premier League is Steve Guppy. It is a crime he only got a single cap. His crosses were not only accurate but they were fashioned out of nothing in a side that relied on defence rather than speedy counter attack. Whilst we are swift and direct currently we were much more likely to defend under Oniell. Contextually Guppy was a master at work.
DatfoxesKid23 Posted 25 August 2017 Posted 25 August 2017 I was young back then (8) I say guppy but Albrighton is good too Meanwhile Musa is the worst I've seen from a winger
Fox92 Posted 26 August 2017 Posted 26 August 2017 On a sixpence (about 1 min in) (Lennon's cross weren't that bad either!).
SecretPro Posted 26 August 2017 Posted 26 August 2017 Guppy easily. Albrighton can deliver a decent cross on occasion , we've seen it this season, but as a ball crossing winger with only 2 premier league assists to his name in the whole of last season, that isn't what I'd call our greatest ever crosser.
ZeGuy Posted 26 August 2017 Posted 26 August 2017 2 hours ago, Fox92 said: On a sixpence (about 1 min in) (Lennon's cross weren't that bad either!). Well that's one fine cross.
Jimbo Posted 26 August 2017 Posted 26 August 2017 Guppy used to take the defender on, then take himself on 3 or 4 times, before beating the defender again and sending the cross in. He was a joy to watch, don't think I've ever seen a player look so uncoordinated yet posses so much ability in my life!! Scored some decent goals with his much weaker right foot too! He was slightly better than Albrighton. But I think Albrighton's delivery is under rated by some Leicester fans. On a fair few occasions he's delivered a great ball in that we haven't been able to get on the end of. If he was playing in a side with Elliot, Marshall, Heskey, Izzet and Walsh to aim for I reckon he'd look a lot better
whoareyaaa Posted 26 August 2017 Posted 26 August 2017 Guppy's crosses were like a guided missile, corners weren't to bad either... I think if Albrighton was playing on the right then we would see an even better delivery.
Nick Posted 26 August 2017 Posted 26 August 2017 Ooh this is like asking which is my favourite testicle...
Carl the Llama Posted 26 August 2017 Posted 26 August 2017 1 hour ago, Swan Lesta said: Ooh this is like asking which is my favourite testicle... It's gotta be the one without the big old wart on it, right? Or does that give it more character? Hmmm I see your conundrum now.
Nick Posted 26 August 2017 Posted 26 August 2017 Just now, Carl the Llama said: It's gotta be the one without the big old wart on it, right? Or does that give it more character? Hmmm I see your conundrum now. Please remember that the photos me you and Thracian shared were private and I'd like you to respect that no matter what has happened between us all since that weekend.
Sampson Posted 26 August 2017 Posted 26 August 2017 I think Guppy was the better crossed but Albrighton is the better overall player. I loved Guppy but he just didn't have Albrighton's relentless work rate, defensive ability, positioning and wasn't as good a dribbler.
Sampson Posted 26 August 2017 Posted 26 August 2017 3 hours ago, SecretPro said: Guppy easily. Albrighton can deliver a decent cross on occasion , we've seen it this season, but as a ball crossing winger with only 2 premier league assists to his name in the whole of last season, that isn't what I'd call our greatest ever crosser. Eh. Not sure where you are getting your stats from? Squaka and whoscored both list Albrighton as our top assidter last season.
Vacamion Posted 26 August 2017 Posted 26 August 2017 Hmmmmmm. Guppy or Albrighton. Guppy or Albrighton. That's a tough one...
Monsell1976 Posted 26 August 2017 Posted 26 August 2017 In my time following city, guppy by a long way, Albrighton is ok, but guppy was in a different class in terms of delivering quality.
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