Who is the GOAT of the Premier League?

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Who is the GOAT of the Premier League?

Post by number 9 » Mon Mar 27, 2023 12:17 am

Not sure if this is airing in the UK, but I’ve been watching this program about the GOAT. Darren Bent & Robbie Fowler are hosts, but the best part is highlights of the best goal scorers. I know some may dislike Alan Shearer, but my word that man could take a chance! His volleying was exceptional!

Anyway thought it would be a good topic to discuss.

Who is your GOAT?

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Re: Who is the GOAT of the Premier League?

Post by Ricco » Mon Mar 27, 2023 8:57 am

Haaland, end of thread :lol:

Would never argue against Shearer, you'd love to have him leading the line, but if you're purely talking goal scoring, then it's Aguero. Ronaldo is the best striker to have ever played in the Premier league if that counts, but he didn't spend his prime here, so he can do one, plus he has a chapel. Haaland obviously has the best return, but he's going to have to do it for another 4 or 5 years before being given the GOAT label.

Pushed to choose one... Henry. He has the third best goals/game record after Haaland and Aguero, but he did it for longer than the former and with more flair, charisma and from deeper than the latter. If someone who knew nothing about football asked the question, I think he'd be the best example to show them.

Interesting slightly related stat for you: Cantona 156 PL appearances 56 assists, Scholes 499 PL appearances 55 assists. I would never have bet on that.

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Re: Who is the GOAT of the Premier League?

Post by number 9 » Mon Mar 27, 2023 9:44 am

I think I’d label Haaland the BEAST of the Premier League. :lol:

Yep agree, he will probably eventually become a GOAT contender. Henry is certainly up there, but for me the way Shearer finished a lot of his goals was just amazing.

Interesting stats on Cantona and Scholes. Cantona was one of my favourite players until he attacked a supporter during a match.

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Re: Who is the GOAT of the Premier League?

Post by Bluemike » Mon Mar 27, 2023 10:44 am

Shearer for me atm, was simply awesome

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Re: Who is the GOAT of the Premier League?

Post by Ricco » Mon Mar 27, 2023 12:34 pm

number 9 wrote:
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Cantona was one of my favourite players until he attacked a supporter during a match.
"When the seagulls follow the trawler". I thought people liked him more after that :lol:

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Post by Bluemike » Mon Mar 27, 2023 12:50 pm

I was disappointed he didn't kick the tw*t in the mouth tbh.

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Re: Who is the GOAT of the Premier League?

Post by Ricco » Mon Mar 27, 2023 1:25 pm

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Mon Mar 27, 2023 12:50 pm
I was disappointed he didn't kick the tw*t in the mouth tbh.
:lol: :lol: and with his skill level he misses. I love the reaction of the muppets in the crowd, in the photos you can actually see the moment their brains go "What?! My actions have consequences?!!"

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Re: Who is the GOAT of the Premier League?

Post by marko69 » Mon Mar 27, 2023 5:19 pm

Thierry Henry or Alan Shearer. Close one.

And yep, definitely warmed to Cantona after that, as i did Zidane in the World Cup Final. Its ok having a laugh and a joke but when it gets serious, needs dealt with. Thats only opinion though. I know many (on this forum anyway) will have seen both instances as unacceptable. Respect that.

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Re: Who is the GOAT of the Premier League?

Post by marko69 » Mon Mar 27, 2023 5:24 pm

Ricco wrote:
Mon Mar 27, 2023 8:57 am
Ronaldo is the best striker to have ever played in the Premier league if that counts, but he didn't spend his prime here, so he can do one, plus he has a chapel.
Yep, GTF, Ronaldo!

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Re: Who is the GOAT of the Premier League?

Post by Ricco » Mon Mar 27, 2023 6:22 pm

marko69 wrote:
Mon Mar 27, 2023 5:19 pm
I know many (on this forum anyway) will have seen both instances as unacceptable. Respect that.
Sometime things can be both unacceptable and completely deserved and correct at the same time :lol:

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Re: Who is the GOAT of the Premier League?

Post by Bluemike » Mon Mar 27, 2023 6:26 pm

One of the most talented players of all time, who would have achieved greatness had he accepted a big move instead of staying loyal to the club he truly loved was a certain Matt Le Tissier, his reel on You Tube is phenomenal.

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Re: Who is the GOAT of the Premier League?

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Bluemike wrote:
Mon Mar 27, 2023 6:26 pm
One of the most talented players of all time, who would have achieved greatness had he accepted a big move instead of staying loyal to the club he truly loved was a certain Matt Le Tissier, his reel on You Tube is phenomenal.
Yep, I have respect for MLT. He tended to put on a few pounds though…not of the sterling variety, but more of the too many sausages currency. :lol:

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Re: Who is the GOAT of the Premier League?

Post by marko69 » Mon Mar 27, 2023 6:40 pm

Ricco wrote:
Mon Mar 27, 2023 6:22 pm
marko69 wrote:
Mon Mar 27, 2023 5:19 pm
I know many (on this forum anyway) will have seen both instances as unacceptable. Respect that.
Sometime things can be both unacceptable and completely deserved and correct at the same time :lol:
100%

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Re: Who is the GOAT of the Premier League?

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Bluemike wrote:
Mon Mar 27, 2023 6:26 pm
One of the most talented players of all time, who would have achieved greatness had he accepted a big move instead of staying loyal to the club he truly loved was a certain Matt Le Tissier, his reel on You Tube is phenomenal.
Yep, good shout....., and apparently an incredibly nice guy. My nephew went to the same school as MLT's kids. The Bro-in-law --->> (who is an absolute d!ck...., yep, thats unacceptable but required) talks to him and says he is a really humble guy.

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Re: Who is the GOAT of the Premier League?

Post by Bluemike » Mon Mar 27, 2023 6:51 pm

Clearly not the GOAT but man what a talent.

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Re: Who is the GOAT of the Premier League?

Post by number 9 » Mon Mar 27, 2023 6:58 pm

My memory is failing, but I don’t recall Shearer emulating his domestic success for England. Is that right?

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Post by number 9 » Mon Mar 27, 2023 7:54 pm

marko69 wrote:
Mon Mar 27, 2023 7:38 pm
All here, 9

https://www.englandstats.com/player.php?pid=1040
Sweet! Thank you! So essentially 30 goals with 63 appearances. That’s not bad!

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Re: Who is the GOAT of the Premier League?

Post by marko69 » Mon Mar 27, 2023 10:14 pm

What i loved about Shearer was his “never give up” attitude. Guy was “on it” from start to finish. Like Ally McCoist up here.

Ok, thats enough England praise!

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marko69 wrote:
Mon Mar 27, 2023 10:14 pm
What i loved about Shearer was his “never give up” attitude. Guy was “on it” from start to finish. Like Ally McCoist up here.

Ok, thats enough England praise!
If you’ve played football, you’ll know volleying is probably the hardest thing to do. I know, cuz my volleys either ended up in the cheap seats, or I’d pull a hamstring. Shearer obviously mastered that.

I’m surprised this thread hasn’t got Andym and others out of their living room chair…Blueblood, Ashford…dare I say Frosty? I know NZ will never produce a premier league goat, but they have a lot of under achieving ones lol!

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Post by Mauswara » Mon Mar 27, 2023 11:39 pm

NZ is a bit too keen on the rugger to produce many top-level footballers. Tommy Smith was a senior NZ player, no disrespect to Tommy but it illustrates the national football standard.

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Re: Who is the GOAT of the Premier League?

Post by Frosty » Tue Mar 28, 2023 12:24 pm

I actually wouldn’t be surprised if football becomes stronger in NZ, rugby has just become too physical for most people, I look at my own Tongan workforce and there are some big lads.

Obviously with only 5million people though, never going to set the world on fire.

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Re: Who is the GOAT of the Premier League?

Post by marko69 » Tue Mar 28, 2023 1:41 pm

Frosty wrote:
Tue Mar 28, 2023 12:24 pm
Obviously with only 5million people though, never going to set the world on fire.
Denmark won the Euros. And they didn’t even qualify. They were guests due to the Yugoslav war and Yugoslavias disqualification. Like Scotland, they were only a population of just under 5 million at the time. It CAN be done.

Granted……. Not by Scotland. But NZ will NEVER win the Euros!

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Post by marko69 » Tue Mar 28, 2023 3:25 pm

number 9 wrote:
Tue Mar 28, 2023 2:41 pm
Here ya go, Frosty!

https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-socc ... /reference
You’ve learned to “google” very quick. :lol: 👍👌👏👏👏👏👏

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Re: Who is the GOAT of the Premier League?

Post by Mauswara » Tue Mar 28, 2023 6:07 pm

Frosty wrote:
Tue Mar 28, 2023 12:24 pm
I actually wouldn’t be surprised if football becomes stronger in NZ, rugby has just become too physical for most people, I look at my own Tongan workforce and there are some big lads.

Obviously with only 5million people though, never going to set the world on fire.
Uruguay's population is only 2/3rds of NZ's. I wonder if Footballer is on the skills shortage list?

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