Which players from the past would suit our team today

[Shaggy]

Just for a bit of fun and discussion.

If you could pick 1 player from the past who would instantly improve our team who would it be?

I would pick Robbie Blake. Because he was exceptionally skilful with the ball at his feet and deadly at set pieces. He’d fit in anywhere across the front 4 in our current team aswell.

[ClaretAndJew]

Cornet minus his unfortunate calf injury.

[HiThere]

I couldn't narrow it down to just one, but I think Vydra would suit our style.

[Swizzlestick]

Danny Ings

[SussexDon1inIreland]

Danny Ings and Steven Defour

[Shaggy]

Cornet minus his unfortunate calf injury.

A bit of a shame for the lad. We escaped one there with the sale though. He would have been very good under Kompany in this system.

[RVclaret]

Defour no doubt would be majestic in a ball dominant team like this

[ClaretLoup]

Ray Pointer

[GodIsADeeJay81]

Defour would be the one for me.

[Flying Without Ings]

Would have loved to have kept Collins. The right age, very comfortable on the ball and looked a Rolls Royce at times. Can’t argue with our two current CBs however.

[Rumpelstiltskin]

I think Andy Payton would have filled his boots.

[Fretters]

Steven Thompson. Capable of playing as the target man, but also excellent with his feet and bringing others into play.

[claretspice]

A bit of a cheat this, but the young Jay Rod of his first spell - bit more pace, carried the ball more - would have been absolutely tailor made for this team (and Semenyo is probably the modern equivalent).

Defour is the obvious one from the Dyche era, but Trippier would also fit like a glove and I'll give a shout out to Steven Fletcher as a centre forward I would guess would have appealled to VK.

Shout out to Glen Little circa 2002 too.

[Lancasterclaret]

Steve Davis Mk II

[claretspice]

Steve Davis Mk II

Or indeed Ian Cox, who was a similarly dependable but ball-playing defender of that era, and invariably hugely underrated IMO.

[Shaggy]

Come to think of it Michael Keane would have been an absolute beast at centre half in this system. He had all the attributes including pace so could push higher up the pitch aswell and press the play further .

[Les latcham fan club]

Ralph Coates and Martin Dobson plus possibly Trevor Steven

[Shaggy]

https://youtu.be/voV3cDkNqRs

Some belter there

[elwaclaret]

Dobson, Glenn Little, Robbie Blake, Trevor Steven spring immediately to mind.

[Herts Clarets]

Willie Irvine. Although he was before my time, imagine a striker with his scoring record on the end of chances created by Zaroury, Benson, Tella and co.

[bfcjg]

Blake would be sublime, Ian Wright would score a bucketful. Trippier.

[Clive 1960]

Danny ings definitely and he's available and could be joining Everton.

[Quicknick]

Leighton James.

[claretonthecoast1882]

Ings would be perfect

[Burnley1989]

Some suggestions have made me smile, very selective memories.
Keep them coming

[daveisaclaret]

I love Robbie Blake with a deep passion but I cannot imagine for the life of me why people would want to see him in this team. Hooked after about 5 minutes for refusing to press I reckon.

[Greenmile]

Everyone seems to be setting their sights a little low here. I’m going to go with Pele.

[beeholeclaret]

Trevor Steven would be perfect for this team. Superb ball control, short and long passing game. Could shoot or centre a ball with either foot and was a strong runner. He was also something of a free kick specialist if I remember.

[Anonymous Claret]

Off the top of my head Steven, Dobson, Phelan, Defour and Ings.

[Iloveyoubrady]

In terms of what we need most, ings would absolutely finish this side.
Who would fit best, Defour would be magical on the ball the amount we have it. Cornet would score loads but where would he play?

[Claret Toni]

Tempted to say Nick Pope, but kicking may be an issue, so I'll go for Tom Heaton.

[Silkyskills1]

Another for Willie Irvine. Not before my time and was a goalscorer supreme in an era when there were plenty about. Penalty box, six yard box he was so quick of movement and thought. Can't recall Willie scoring from outside the box but I'm. sure someone can correct me on that. Kept himself very fit and available,too unless attacked by a thug.

[claret2018]

Imagine what Nimani could do in this side

[Petersa]

Any good player....and there have been plenty

[Tricky Trevor]

Dobo in midfield and we would only need two in there. Tackled, carried, passed to perfection and a goalscorer.

[equinox]

He's already here and doing a fine job but can you imagine a 20 year old Jay Rod?

[DHClaret]

Ron ‘Fossil’ Futcher

[evensteadiereddie]

Trevor Steven, Frank Casper.

[depechedingle]

Junior Bent

[timshorts]

Brian O'Neil.
The team is fine, but with promotion on the cards, we need an enforcer to launch the likes of Anthony Gordon, Harry kane and the myriad other diving cheats over the advertising hoardings just so that we don't lose track of our roots.

[Penwortham_Claret]

Ted Mcminn or Jean-Louis Valois

[Cirrus_Minor]

Willie Irvine and Nick Pope

[Buxtonclaret]

Dobbo & Willie Irvine would have be certs.

[Shappie]

Ted Mcminn or Jean-Louis Valois

I was going to say JLV!!



I also think Drissa Diallo would also slot right in

[Penwortham_Claret]

I can’t believe I didn’t recall King Arthur with his driving runs from CB

[AmbleClaret]

Prick Nickering tare arseing down the wing at Huddersfield in the '90s

[longsidetrumpet]

Casper, Dobo, Taffy, Doug Collins. The best footballers from the ‘Team of the 70s’ will slot in beautifully

[Robbie_painter]

Paul cook,passing was off the scale

[Robbie_painter]

Or Mitchell Thomas,class.

[Pickles]

Blake would not suit this side at all. A good player, sure, an excellent one, one of our best. But not for this side. Not suited at all.

Danny Ings though? In this side? High press? Dropping deep? On the shoulder of the last man? Clinical? Tailor. Made. Yes please.