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The Toughest Players Ever In The English Premier League History by magazineguy(m): 1:08pm On Mar 16, 2019 |
The game of football has had several calibers of players both mentally and physically. Figuratively, there are players who are able to carry the whole team along in terms of battles and brawls. These same players are hard in the way they tackle and commit fouls on oppositions. Consequently, the lovers of the game are aware of the rules but these players are stubborn to their studs and will do anything to obstruct play and even graze the blades of grasses on the pitch. The good old days remind me of hard men in the world’s most watched league since its inception in 1992/1993. Here is a list of those ‘gladiators’ that will ‘take one for the team’ when called upon: Patrick Vieira The Frenchman was very tall and a maestro in the middle park at Arsenal. The former captain comes on the least as he cumulated ten (10) Red cards in his Arsenal F.C. career with many yellow cards. The man will always be remembered for his outburst at Roy Keane during a match day fixture against Manchester United. Roy Keane Captains are built for the responsibility and Roy wasn’t less. Roy was one of the most committed and hardest players in the league who gathered a total of nineteen (19) trophies in his career at Manchester United. Roy Keane was also known to be rough and aggressive in his style of play – a character that should be in place when representing Manchester United, one of the biggest clubs in the world. Alan Shearer It’s normal for strikers to unleash their dry spells on defenders and this legend is one of those strikes. With his record goals in the Premier League still intact and yet to be dethroned, Alan Shearer will never be forgotten as an aggressive and dirty centre forward who was always forgiven by referees. Thomas Gravesen Probably one of the controversial players ever in the ranks of Everton F.C, The Danish player was popular as member of a Danish gang and was always quick to confront his teammates whenever he felt it was needed. Thomas was very dirty to his opponents on and off the pitch. Nemanja Vidic The Serbian International is arguably one of the best centre backs in the premier league history, forming a solid partnership with Rio Ferdinand at the defense line of Manchester United. A United legend at that, he racked up quite a number of trophies at the club during their glory days. He was able to endure pain on the pitch, strong in the air and a hard tackler on his opponents. Julian Dicks Julian was a tough tackler at West Ham United. He was the type that never shied away from going in on opponents even if it meant getting sent off. Not long after, he was named ‘The Terminator’. Julian always got into the books of referees and that eventually cost him the captain armband. He was really a dirty ball player. He was named player of the year at West Ham four different times before finally retiring due to the injuries sustained from his style of play. Neil Ruddock He was named ‘Razor’ after the famous boxer for the way he cuts opponents on the pitch. Neil played for four different teams including Liverpool F.C. He was really a ruthless defender robust in his position. Neil will always be seen in the heat of brawls and will swing an arm whenever he got provoked. Let’s put it this way: Neil was simply a gangster. source: http://tushmagazine.com.ng/the-toughest-players-ever-in-the-english-premier-league-history/ 8 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: The Toughest Players Ever In The English Premier League History by kinibigdeal(m): 1:14pm On Mar 16, 2019 |
Add Van Dirk 45 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: The Toughest Players Ever In The English Premier League History by hemartins(m): 5:57pm On Mar 16, 2019 |
Most of these players were defensive midfielders. 2 Likes |
Re: The Toughest Players Ever In The English Premier League History by namiji2598: 5:57pm On Mar 16, 2019 |
lol....funny then u should add bakayako 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: The Toughest Players Ever In The English Premier League History by ednut1(m): 5:57pm On Mar 16, 2019 |
Vinnie jones 21 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The Toughest Players Ever In The English Premier League History by Seanteewhy: 5:58pm On Mar 16, 2019 |
Share for Vidic Like for Keane 96 Likes 33 Shares |
Re: The Toughest Players Ever In The English Premier League History by jerrybakermillz(m): 5:58pm On Mar 16, 2019 |
The list is not complete yet 2 Likes |
Re: The Toughest Players Ever In The English Premier League History by viktor88: 5:58pm On Mar 16, 2019 |
This list get as e be, many dirty players missing, I remember joey barton, Robbie savage. Even the EPL player with the highest yellow card in the history of the league did not make the list. 34 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: The Toughest Players Ever In The English Premier League History by Nobody: 5:58pm On Mar 16, 2019 |
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Re: The Toughest Players Ever In The English Premier League History by PassiveNaira: 5:58pm On Mar 16, 2019 |
If Diego Costa is not on the list, wetin you gain? I can buy your used gadgets, Phones, Laptop, Copier, printer, etc. Let's chat for prices 10 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: The Toughest Players Ever In The English Premier League History by landmark86: 5:58pm On Mar 16, 2019 |
Ashley Cole & Drogbq 4 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: The Toughest Players Ever In The English Premier League History by Damilola97(m): 6:00pm On Mar 16, 2019 |
Add Dicanio of Westham 10 Likes |
Re: The Toughest Players Ever In The English Premier League History by biggerboyc(m): 6:00pm On Mar 16, 2019 |
Ok |
Re: The Toughest Players Ever In The English Premier League History by khunz: 6:00pm On Mar 16, 2019 |
Where is James Milner the machine? 8 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: The Toughest Players Ever In The English Premier League History by Damilola97(m): 6:00pm On Mar 16, 2019 |
What about Dicanio of Westham 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The Toughest Players Ever In The English Premier League History by faro02455(m): 6:00pm On Mar 16, 2019 |
That list isn't complete without Bobby Savage. 7 Likes |
Re: The Toughest Players Ever In The English Premier League History by OkunrinOloro: 6:00pm On Mar 16, 2019 |
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Re: The Toughest Players Ever In The English Premier League History by sod09(m): 6:00pm On Mar 16, 2019 |
Paul Scholes Joey Barton Robbie savage John hentinga Eric Cantona Poulo dicanio 41 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: The Toughest Players Ever In The English Premier League History by gurunlocker: 6:01pm On Mar 16, 2019 |
Where's Joey Barton 13 Likes |
Re: The Toughest Players Ever In The English Premier League History by DCONE1(m): 6:01pm On Mar 16, 2019 |
Where is van nistelrooy 2 Likes |
Re: The Toughest Players Ever In The English Premier League History by AkupeMBANO(f): 6:01pm On Mar 16, 2019 |
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Re: The Toughest Players Ever In The English Premier League History by teebaxy(m): 6:02pm On Mar 16, 2019 |
Obi Mikel no dey ? The silent killer |
Re: The Toughest Players Ever In The English Premier League History by drmikeadams(m): 6:02pm On Mar 16, 2019 |
Vinnie jones 4 Likes |
Re: The Toughest Players Ever In The English Premier League History by bluefilm: 6:02pm On Mar 16, 2019 |
Nonsense Wetin you wan make we carry old school footballers do? |
Re: The Toughest Players Ever In The English Premier League History by Fkforyou(m): 6:02pm On Mar 16, 2019 |
All Stoke City players especially Shawcross.... 16 Likes |
Re: The Toughest Players Ever In The English Premier League History by Cybertext(m): 6:02pm On Mar 16, 2019 |
Where's Dicanio and Cantona?? 2 Likes |
Re: The Toughest Players Ever In The English Premier League History by teebaxy(m): 6:02pm On Mar 16, 2019 |
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Re: The Toughest Players Ever In The English Premier League History by kaymart: 6:03pm On Mar 16, 2019 |
...and how will you omit Michael Essien? At a time he was the most versatile Chelsea player. Deployed everywhere and anywhere there was a shortfall.. Be it as a defensive midfielder which happen to be his natural niche, central defender when John Terry was out injured, Central midfield to partner either of Lampard or J.Cole...He drives forward into the heart of opponent's midfield. offensive and defensive. He tackles, won back balls..He shoots long range efforts..He scored important goals... He dribbles....Lest I forget, he bullied too...He was a beast# He was all round for chelsea....Injury cut him out so early.... Michael Essen was rugged those days. He was the engine room. A general### 49 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: The Toughest Players Ever In The English Premier League History by Starboytwo(m): 6:03pm On Mar 16, 2019 |
Fernandinho (that guy is ruthless, forget)... 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The Toughest Players Ever In The English Premier League History by Padyautos: 6:03pm On Mar 16, 2019 |
Ferdinand nko 1 Like |
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