11 Oct 2017 08:02:01
Ed001 I saw a vote page on sksky for people to vote for their favourite man united or Liverpool midfielder, now obviously jts personal preference but top was scholes then Keane followed by gerrard. Personally I'd have here's gerrard ahead followed by scholes, keane maybe would squeeze in 3rd if not alonso but I was wondering yet our opinion?

{Ed001's Note - favourite? Alonso by a mile of those. I am going to assume it is Prem era or Terry Mac would be my choice, I loved him as a kid as he once won me money in a sweep by being first goalscorer. I would have only been about 7 or so at the time, so he became my hero.}

1.) 11 Oct 2017
11 Oct 2017 08:36:21
Alonso and Gerrard for me, IF indeed it is the PL era if not then my choices would change.

Speaking of Terry Mac, Ed001 have you read 'Terry Mac: Living For The Moment - My Autobiography' - if not mate I highly recommend it.

{Ed001's Note - I haven't yet, hopefully get a copy soon then if it is worth a read.}

2.) 11 Oct 2017
11 Oct 2017 08:55:10
Definitely worth a read mate.

{Ed001's Note - he certainly had an interesting life.}

3.) 11 Oct 2017
11 Oct 2017 19:51:18
I'm 60 so have seen soe absolutely stunning midfielders play for Liverpool - Ray Kennedy, Gordon Milne, Jimmy Case, Jan Molby, Steve McMahon, Ronnie Whelan, Graeme Souness, Didi Hamann, Ian Callaghan, Steven Gerrard, Xabi Alonso - the list of giant is endless.

Best of all time? - in my lifetime the immortal Graeme Souness. Best in the Prem period? close but Xabi Alonso shades it over Stevie G and Didi Hamann.

4.) 11 Oct 2017
11 Oct 2017 23:28:13
A few years younger here Red Lenin, but have to agree with your assessments.
Seen the tail end of the greats of the 80's and they were immense but Alonso, besides his technical skill which were outstanding, his work rate was insane.
You could only really appreciate it when able to see him at close range. TV coverage didn't do him justice.