Paul McGrath - don't worry

[Somniloquism]

I think he is stating you mentioned "like a" God. What was his nickname again? No "like a" needed.

[eamonn]

What are Macca's feelings on Brian Little? It's been years since I read Paul's book. I mean he played most games in 95/96 and that season was arguably better than 89/90 or 92/93 but I wonder did they have the same bond.

[Risso]

What are Macca's feelings on Brian Little? It's been years since I read Paul's book. I mean he played most games in 95/96 and that season was arguably better than 89/90 or 92/93 but I wonder did they have the same bond.

They both walk on water so hopefully there's a mutual appreication there.

[Dr Butler]

many things have been said about Paul, I loved his timing of his challenges wether on the ground or in the air and he had a way of effortlessly gliding around the pitch....

a Rolls Royce of a player.

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[Risso]

There was one game against Liverpool where the ball was coming towards McGrath in the area with Robbie Fowler (at the height of his powers) in close attendance. McGrath brought it down and went past Fowler like he wasn't there. I'm probably describing it really badly, but it was an audacious bit of skill, that if somebody like Konsa tried it these days would end up us being 1-0 down.

[astonvilla82]

Remember the game against Everton, big Duncan Ferguson was playing and I was worried about how McGrath would handle him,he had him in his back pocket,in fact I still think he's  in there

[Clark W Griswold]

There was one game against Liverpool where the ball was coming towards McGrath in the area with Robbie Fowler (at the height of his powers) in close attendance. McGrath brought it down and went past Fowler like he wasn't there. I'm probably describing it really badly, but it was an audacious bit of skill, that if somebody like Konsa tried it these days would end up us being 1-0 down.

I seem to recall him very skillfully and very tastefully clearing out Collymore away at Forest followed by wagging his finger to say 'no chance' at both the home crowd and Collymore with the away end booming out a huge cheer. Not sure if the little tinker Collymore had been winding him up beforehand as he didn't usually rub peoples noses in it but i'm sure it was justified on that occasion.

[pauliewalnuts]

I think it is gone now, but the youtube of just his involvements in that world cup match against Italy is absolutely incredible.

[brontebilly]

I think it is gone now, but the youtube of just his involvements in that world cup match against Italy is absolutely incredible.

Outpacing Roberto Baggio on multiple occasions despite suffering from a virus and playing in NJ humidity. 4 x Villa players in green that famous day.

[Exeter 77]

I think it is gone now, but the youtube of just his involvements in that world cup match against Italy is absolutely incredible.

This one?
https://youtu.be/Li_hf1Tz2Ww

[Risso]

I think it is gone now, but the youtube of just his involvements in that world cup match against Italy is absolutely incredible.

I watched that game while on holiday in Brittany, shortly before (unintentionally) burning down a two hundred year old stone barn.

[clash city rocker]

I think it is gone now, but the youtube of just his involvements in that world cup match against Italy is absolutely incredible.

I watched that game while on holiday in Brittany, shortly before (unintentionally) burning down a two hundred year old stone barn.

That's what all arsonists say when they are in front of the judge.

[trinityoap]

Now that I have got the dust out of my eye after reading mrfuse's post I should like to ask this question in all seriousness,have you ever seen a better Villa player?Andy Gray first time round ,David Platt,Sid and Yorkie were all something special but Paul McGrath was quite simply a cut above.I'm getting more dust in my eye again just thinking of how great he was and is.

[Risso]

Now that I have got the dust out of my eye after reading mrfuse's post I should like to ask this question in all seriousness,have you ever seen a better Villa player?Andy Gray first time round ,David Platt,Sid and Yorkie were all something special but Paul McGrath was quite simply a cut above.I'm getting more dust in my eye again just thinking of how great he was and is.

It’s hard to compare players in different positions, but it’s not often that a defender is the sort of player who is described as being worth the admission fee alone.

[Lastfootstamper]

I consider myself blessed to have watched Sid and God play together.