The Emile Heskey appreciation thread

[PaulTheVillan]

I still think he could have been useful, but hasn't worked. His debut goal was class. But the wages he's reportedly on, he's got to go.

Sensible, I agree.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Is Capello an idiot? Of course not. Emile is probably the most underrated player in the country. Apart from his vision and his ability to read so well, his attitude is first class.

I'll certainly miss him.

[Villa'Zawg]

Emile Heskey has been playing in the Premier League since the 1996/97 season, 14 consecutive years at the highest level for this colossus of a player.

At Leicester he finished 9th, 10th, 10th & 8th in the PL in the seasons that he was there, which was the highest level ever attained by that club. He then moved to Liverpool, where he was in a side that finished outside the top 4 only once in 5 seasons.

In recent seasons he has been an important fixture in Martin O’Neill’s Aston Villa squad, where he has helped the team achieve consecutive top 6 finishes and 2 Wembley appearances, after a 10 year gap.

Emile is a winner pure and simple and has a trophy haul that includes 6 domestic cup triumphs, 2 runners-up places and 2 European competition winners’ medals.

All of this whilst picking up over 60 caps for England, most recently with the support and tutelage of one of the world’s most respected coaches.

Having recently announced his retirement from international football, Emile can be expected to provide many years of ongoing top-of-range experience to any side lucky enough to have him.

[MoetVillan]

After reading this, why are we even entertaining the thought of losing one of the top players in the world.

[bobcat]

Steve Bruce has worked under Alex Ferguson and some of his managerial acumen has rubbed off on him. The fact that Steve Bruce wants to sign him for the 3rd time for a 3rd club speaks volumes.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

After reading this, why are we even entertaining the thought of losing one of the top players in the world.

Maybe Emile is just too ambitious for a club like Villa.

[garyshawsknee]

He's the best defensive forward of the modern era.

[pauliewalnuts]

I am currently wearing a t-shirt with a picture of Che Guevara wearing a t-shirt with a picture of James Milner wearing a t-shirt with a picture of Emile Heskey.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

If sadly he goes, you can bet he'll get the mother of all receptions on his return to Villa Park.

[Ad@m]

I genuinely rate him.  Holds the ball up like a world class player.  Drags defenders towards him all game, freeing up space for all the other players.

That's just the force of gravity!

[Legion]

I am currently wearing a t-shirt with a picture of Che Guevara wearing a t-shirt with a picture of James Milner wearing a t-shirt with a picture of Emile Heskey.

Very good.

[Villa'Zawg]

If sadly he goes, you can bet he'll get the mother of all receptions on his return to Villa Park.

♫ "There's only one Emile Heskey...." ♫

[TheSandman]

Emile Heskey has been playing in the Premier League since the 1996/97 season, 14 consecutive years at the highest level for this colossus of a player.

At Leicester he finished 9th, 10th, 10th & 8th in the PL in the seasons that he was there, which was the highest level ever attained by that club. He then moved to Liverpool, where he was in a side that finished outside the top 4 only once in 5 seasons.

In recent seasons he has been an important fixture in Martin O’Neill’s Aston Villa squad, where he has helped the team achieve consecutive top 6 finishes and 2 Wembley appearances, after a 10 year gap.

Emile is a winner pure and simple and has a trophy haul that includes 6 domestic cup triumphs, 2 runners-up places and 2 European competition winners’ medals.

All of this whilst picking up over 60 caps for England, most recently with the support and tutelage of one of the world’s most respected coaches.

Having recently announced his retirement from international football, Emile can be expected to provide many years of ongoing top-of-range experience to any side lucky enough to have him.

Brilliant stuff. If someone knocks up a brochure like the Owen one that should be the introduction.

It reinforces my belief that Martin will be making a mistake if he sells Heskey. Or maybe we just never could take advantage of a player so skillful and as such it is only fair that we allow another club to take advantage of this. I'll miss him more than Luke Young and Milner combined.

[pauliewalnuts]

Emile Heskey has been playing in the Premier League since the 1996/97 season, 14 consecutive years at the highest level for this colossus of a player.

At Leicester he finished 9th, 10th, 10th & 8th in the PL in the seasons that he was there, which was the highest level ever attained by that club. He then moved to Liverpool, where he was in a side that finished outside the top 4 only once in 5 seasons.

In recent seasons he has been an important fixture in Martin O’Neill’s Aston Villa squad, where he has helped the team achieve consecutive top 6 finishes and 2 Wembley appearances, after a 10 year gap.

Emile is a winner pure and simple and has a trophy haul that includes 6 domestic cup triumphs, 2 runners-up places and 2 European competition winners’ medals.

All of this whilst picking up over 60 caps for England, most recently with the support and tutelage of one of the world’s most respected coaches.

Having recently announced his retirement from international football, Emile can be expected to provide many years of ongoing top-of-range experience to any side lucky enough to have him.

Brilliant stuff. If someone knocks up a brochure like the Owen one that should be the introduction.

He was being deadly serious, though.

[SteveD]

He creates space

He hasn't a bad first touch

His middle name is Ivanhoe

He once gave £100k in an attempt to save his boyhood club Leicester*

(*Admittedly depends on your view of Leicester and OK he can afford it but at least he's not forgotten his roots)