Sid's Dream Team

[The Left Side]

Can't argue with any of that, oh to have a few of them now...

http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~4414337,00.html

Apologies if it has been posted and for the long link, I can't find the "how to" thingy.

[Dr Butler]

http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~4414337,00.html

a great set of players and a really nice tribute to Alex Cropley.


I have picked ALEX CROPLEY instead of myself.

His passing and vision was amazing and he really excited me when I watched him play.

He was also ruthless in the tackle.

Alex helped me when I broke my leg, offering advice and encouragement throughout the recovery process.

UTV
The Doc

[adrenachrome]

[tomd2103]

Some interesting omissions there.  No McGrath or Platt from his second stint for a start. 

[cdbearsfan]

So basically, the European Cup team with his idol Cropley instead of himself. I'd have put McGrath in but I can see his reasons.

Oh, and it should be 4-3-3, with Morley wide, shouldn't it?

[Leighton]

I wasn't old enough to have seen him, but I do get told that Cropley was some player, and would have been one of our best ever if not for injury.

Just how good was he/could have been?

[Meanwood Villa]

What did Jimmy Rimmer do to piss him off?

[Salsa Party Animal]

so what the different between Cropley and Sid ? I would have McGrath in that European Cup winning team. He should be in every Villa Dream XI team He is that good.

[cdbearsfan]

What did Jimmy Rimmer do to piss him off?

They seemed to be getting on fine in the pub after the Southampton game.

[tomd2103]

What did Jimmy Rimmer do to piss him off?

I remember watching a show on SKY (Time of Our Lives or something) where Jeff Stelling was discussing the League Championship and European Cup winning seasons with Tony Morley, Gary Shaw and Allan Evans.  I remember that the three of them weren't overly complimentary about Jimmy Rimmer the person.   

[Flamingo Lane]

Interesting.  In my Villa best XI I would wish to have both Cropley and Cowans, but I'm not sure how it could be done (Mortimer and Platt also having to be in the side).

[Big Dick Edwards]

I'm amazed Sid didn't find a place for David Platt in his dream team. They had a telepathic understanding during his second stint at VP.

[Ian.]

What a brilliant side. I'd have to say I'd like McGrath, Sid, Yorke and Platt involved too.
Oh and Bozzy!

[Holte L2]

                   Bosnich

Barrett Mcgrath Laursen Staunton

                    Barry

          Cowans       Merson

                     Platt   

               Yorke  Saunders

** I'm 30

[Rudy65]

So basically, the European Cup team with his idol Cropley instead of himself. I'd have put McGrath in but I can see his reasons.

Oh, and it should be 4-3-3, with Morley wide, shouldn't it?

And drop either McNaught and Evans? Not a chance. We can get all dewy eyes about McGrath but lets remember who won us the big trophies