whoareyaaa 2,509 Posted 8 December 2019 Report Share Posted 8 December 2019 1 hour ago, The whole world smiles said: Lol that was a great win but people are getting a bit carried away. Bare in mind he has only scored 20 premier league goals in 2 seasons out of 5 so far. Hes one of the most iconic players of his generation and the best player in our clubs history. But not sure he's up there with the greatest ever premier league strikers like Drogba, Henry, Aguero, Shearer etc. Also wasn't Cantona more of skillful number 10 Dennis Bergkamp type than a prolific goal scorer? easily Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LC/FC 1,060 Posted 8 December 2019 Report Share Posted 8 December 2019 20 minutes ago, Leeds Fox said: One Caglar Soyuncu. 12 minutes ago, Billy Big Balls said: Tbh I was trying not to think of as many other Leicester players as to not be biased... But those 2 are excellent shouts. Steve Walsh and Gerry Taggart were 2 psychos as well! But whereas these lot are all "Thou shalt not pass" Vardy is all "I score when I want and you can't stop me!" 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The whole world smiles 5,011 Posted 8 December 2019 Report Share Posted 8 December 2019 1 minute ago, whoareyaaa said: easily I stand corrected what a compelling argument. No where else in the world of football other than this forum would people be seriously argueing that Vardy is better than Henry. It's madness And I absolutely adore the bloke. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whoareyaaa 2,509 Posted 8 December 2019 Report Share Posted 8 December 2019 2 minutes ago, The whole world smiles said: I stand corrected what a compelling argument. No where else in the world of football other than this forum would people be seriously argueing that Vardy is better than Henry. It's madness And I absolutely adore the bloke. you didn't say who was better you said who was up there so I stand corrected. He is just as good at finishing as any of those names you have mentioned? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The whole world smiles 5,011 Posted 8 December 2019 Report Share Posted 8 December 2019 2 minutes ago, whoareyaaa said: you didn't say who was better you said who was up there so I stand corrected. He is just as good at finishing as any of those names you have mentioned? Agree with you whole heartedly on the finishing. But in terms of the best ever premier league strikers you would have to have your blue tinted spectacles on pretty tight to think he's better Henry, Shearer, Drogba or Aguero. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whoareyaaa 2,509 Posted 8 December 2019 Report Share Posted 8 December 2019 2 minutes ago, The whole world smiles said: Agree with you whole heartedly on the finishing. But in terms of the best ever premier league strikers you would have to have your blue tinted spectacles on pretty tight to think he's better Henry, Shearer, Drogba or Aguero. debatable depends what your basing it on. he will be remembered in 20 years time as being prolific so I don't know what your basing your argument on tbf Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ric Flair 21,824 Posted 8 December 2019 Report Share Posted 8 December 2019 One of the most iconic PL players there's ever been. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MPH 6,754 Posted 8 December 2019 Report Share Posted 8 December 2019 1 hour ago, The whole world smiles said: Lol that was a great win but people are getting a bit carried away. Bare in mind he has only scored 20 premier league goals in 2 seasons out of 5 so far. Hes one of the most iconic players of his generation and the best player in our clubs history. But not sure he's up there with the greatest ever premier league strikers like Drogba, Henry, Aguero, Shearer etc. Also wasn't Cantona more of skillful number 10 Dennis Bergkamp type than a prolific goal scorer? Getting carried away? he’s scored 16 and it’s not even January. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nick 8,674 Posted 8 December 2019 Report Share Posted 8 December 2019 Bloody love a treer thread, me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Happy Fox 1,790 Posted 8 December 2019 Report Share Posted 8 December 2019 1 hour ago, Fox92 said: Agree with this apart from the Shearer record bit. There's no way he's getting 260 or whatever Shearer has. I meant with regards to goals scored in a premier league season I can see him beating Shearers 34 goals Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ceredigion 246 Posted 8 December 2019 Report Share Posted 8 December 2019 He is already a club legend several times over but maybe by the end of the season we will be recognising him as our greatest ever player, above Banks, Shilton, Chandler, Rowley, Lineker, Walsh, Izzet, Elliot. He's that good and seems to be improving. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The whole world smiles 5,011 Posted 8 December 2019 Report Share Posted 8 December 2019 1 minute ago, whoareyaaa said: debatable depends what your basing it on. he will be remembered in 20 years time as being prolific so I don't know what your basing your argument on tbf Based on how good they are at football, what they achieved in the premier league etc. My original point was that as much as I love Vardy and he's Leicester city's greatest player and a iconic figure. I don't think he is in the arguement for the greatest ever premier league striker as the op was saying. Even in terms of being prolific he Averages a goal Evey 163 minutes which is quite far behind Kane (every 116), Aguero (every 106) and Henry (every 121). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The whole world smiles 5,011 Posted 8 December 2019 Report Share Posted 8 December 2019 5 minutes ago, MPH said: Getting carried away? he’s scored 16 and it’s not even January. So you genuinely believe he's the greatest striker in the history of the premier league? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LC/FC 1,060 Posted 8 December 2019 Report Share Posted 8 December 2019 1 minute ago, The whole world smiles said: So you genuinely believe he's the greatest striker in the history of the premier league? If he bangs in 30+ goals this season then he's one of greatest imo. But to crown THE greatest is totally a subjective thing. Score 30+ and he's right up there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whoareyaaa 2,509 Posted 8 December 2019 Report Share Posted 8 December 2019 5 minutes ago, The whole world smiles said: Based on how good they are at football, what they achieved in the premier league etc. My original point was that as much as I love Vardy and he's Leicester city's greatest player and a iconic figure. I don't think he is in the arguement for the greatest ever premier league striker as the op was saying. Even in terms of being prolific he Averages a goal Evey 163 minutes which is quite far behind Kane (every 116), Aguero (every 106) and Henry (every 121). but you said But not sure he's up there with the greatest ever premier league strikers like Drogba, Henry, Aguero, Shearer etc. So who is the greatest then? why can't Vardy be put in the same category as those strikers he has won the league title and is just as good at finishing and does it consistently... he is on course for 20+ goals this season again and looks to have another 1 or 2 seasons if not 3 ileft n him Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Area88 16 Posted 8 December 2019 Report Share Posted 8 December 2019 Vardy will break 30 goals this season. He is already 16 goals out of 16 matches. He will win the golden boot and people will start comparing him to the above. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The whole world smiles 5,011 Posted 8 December 2019 Report Share Posted 8 December 2019 Just now, LC/FC said: If he bangs in 30+ goals this season then he's one of greatest imo. But to crown THE greatest is totally a subjective thing. Score 30+ and he's right up there. I agree it's subjective. And I also agree his career isn't over yet so it's probably best to wait to see what else he achieves. But someone like Henry scored 176 goals and made 76 assists. A goal or assist every 84 minutes he won the golden boot in 4 out of 5 consecutive seasons. Not only that but his all round play was incredible, he was a creative genuius that helped change the face English football. If he finishes his career strongly he will be in around the top 10 but some of these elite strikers are true greats of the history of the game and as much as I love Vardy subjective or not it's hard to make a genuine case against someone like Henry. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Leeds Fox 1,550 Posted 8 December 2019 Report Share Posted 8 December 2019 46 minutes ago, whoareyaaa said: you didn't say who was better you said who was up there so I stand corrected. He is just as good at finishing as any of those names you have mentioned? I would still say that Henry was a better finisher than Vardy. He could finish all types of goals. That’s not knocking Vardy at all, but Henry has to be one of the best ever to grace the Premier League. All opinions of course. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HighPeakFox 11,555 Posted 8 December 2019 Report Share Posted 8 December 2019 Peak FT. We've managed to produce an argument, today of all days. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MPH 6,754 Posted 8 December 2019 Report Share Posted 8 December 2019 28 minutes ago, The whole world smiles said: So you genuinely believe he's the greatest striker in the history of the premier league? i genuinely believe he’s up there with the best of them. no one said he’s the best. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LC/FC 1,060 Posted 8 December 2019 Report Share Posted 8 December 2019 1 minute ago, The whole world smiles said: I agree it's subjective. And I also agree his career isn't over yet so it's probably best to wait to see what else he achieves. But someone like Henry scored 176 goals and made 76 assists. A goal or assist every 84 minutes he won the golden boot in 4 out of 5 consecutive seasons. Not only that but his all round play was incredible, he was a creative genuius that helped change the face English football. If he finishes his career strongly he will be in around the top 10 but some of these elite strikers are true greats of the history of the game and as much as I love Vardy subjective or not it's hard to make a genuine case against someone like Henry. Henry also played for one of the greatest teams in Premier League history brimming with technical and astounding talents throughout the side. I'd argue that Vardy only this year has had a team worthy of equalling the Gunners of 15-20 years ago. Thierry played with Bergkamp, Viera, Ljunberg, Pires, Anelka and so many other Arsenal stars of back then that it was arguably much more easy for him to play and score as he does. Vardy broke records with Mahrez and Kante as the only other real top quality players in our title winning side that defended like hell then counter attacked through Vardy and Mahrez. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The whole world smiles 5,011 Posted 8 December 2019 Report Share Posted 8 December 2019 18 minutes ago, whoareyaaa said: but you said But not sure he's up there with the greatest ever premier league strikers like Drogba, Henry, Aguero, Shearer etc. So who is the greatest then? why can't Vardy be put in the same category as those strikers he has won the league title and is just as good at finishing and does it consistently... he is on course for 20+ goals this season again and looks to have another 1 or 2 seasons if not 3 ileft n him Out of Vardy, Drogba, Shearer, Henry, Aguero. Vardy has the least amount of goals, the least amount of assists, the worse goals per minutes ratio. The least amount of Golden Boots (currently none) and has won the premier league the joint least amount of times (once with Shearer). At a push you could argue he belongs on the list. But what's the point of putting him on a list he will be bottom of? He is an iconic figure, a Leicester legend a brilliant lethal bastard but he is not the best striker in premier league history. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LCCFox96 998 Posted 8 December 2019 Report Share Posted 8 December 2019 At the start of the season I desperately wanted Vardy to make the 100 club and hit his century of goals before he retired/moved on from Leicester. He started this season on 80 and he's at 96 before the turn of the year which is absolutely monstrous form tbqh. It's pretty inevitable he'll hit 100 now - it's just a case of how many more he'll get. In the meantime, let's all kick back and enjoy the goals and shithousing of opposition fans whilst they all wait for him to slow down because 'he's all pace'. Phenomenal striker. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LC/FC 1,060 Posted 8 December 2019 Report Share Posted 8 December 2019 1 minute ago, The whole world smiles said: Out of Vardy, Drogba, Shearer, Henry, Aguero. Vardy has the least amount of goals, the least amount of assists, the worse goals per minutes ratio. The least amount of Golden Boots (currently none) and has won the premier league the joint least amount of times (once with Shearer). At a push you could argue he belongs on the list. But what's the point of putting him on a list he will be bottom of? He is an iconic figure, a Leicester legend a brilliant lethal bastard but he is not the best striker in premier league history. TBH... It's Shearer number 1. And everyone else fills the rest of the top 10. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The whole world smiles 5,011 Posted 8 December 2019 Report Share Posted 8 December 2019 4 minutes ago, MPH said: i genuinely believe he’s up there with the best of them. no one said he’s the best. The op claimed he was the best of the premier league era. Could you genuinely make an arguement for him being the best striker in premier league history. If not then he shouldn't really be on a list for who is the best ever premier league striker. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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