It is traditional at this point that I mention Con Martin. The only player to my recollection who not only played for Villa in goal and at centre half absolutely on merit but also for the Republic of Ireland. This was not putting on the keeper's jersey after an injury but selection as goalkeeper.[/quote my brother was to be named after him until my mother realised Con was a shortened version of Cornelius so he was named Martin instead
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Quote from: brian green on January 22, 2020, 06:48:08 PMIt is traditional at this point that I mention Con Martin. The only player to my recollection who not only played for Villa in goal and at centre half absolutely on merit but also for the Republic of Ireland. This was not putting on the keeper's jersey after an injury but selection as goalkeeper.My brother was to be named after him until my mother realised Con was a shortened version of Cornelius so he was named Martin instead
It is traditional at this point that I mention Con Martin. The only player to my recollection who not only played for Villa in goal and at centre half absolutely on merit but also for the Republic of Ireland. This was not putting on the keeper's jersey after an injury but selection as goalkeeper.
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Quote from: villa `cross the mersey on January 22, 2020, 08:00:05 PMQuote from: brian green on January 22, 2020, 06:48:08 PMIt is traditional at this point that I mention Con Martin. The only player to my recollection who not only played for Villa in goal and at centre half absolutely on merit but also for the Republic of Ireland. This was not putting on the keeper's jersey after an injury but selection as goalkeeper.My brother was to be named after him until my mother realised Con was a shortened version of Cornelius so he was named Martin instead Fixed it for you pal.
Often try to work out my favourite Villa side. Not necessarily the best players, but the one I like the most. For some time the back 4's been consistent:2. Chris Price (occasionally Gary Charles)3. Steve Staunton4. Shaun Teale (occasionally Olaf Mellberg)5. Paul McGrathTyrone Mings is going to make it difficult. Excluding Jack, it's hard to think of a single player I've liked more since maybe Ian Taylor. At the moment I leave him out through the no-current-players policy, but can see him displacing my beloved Shaun Teale - the only player whose name I've had on the back of my replica shirt.Obviously nobody replaces God. Goes without saying.
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