Mancs will claim that I'm saying this just because I'm a Liverpool fan and who knows? Maybe I am. On the issue of best defender, I personally think that Rio is the most complete defender. I mean he is quick, strong in the air, good at reading play and is comfortable with the ball at his feet. Often, he can help start an attack from the back. My biggest criticism of him though, is his concentration. He is prone to the occasional error. Though not Titus Bramble-esque, just one error can mean the difference between victory and defeat especially when you are playing in a cup final. Bramble is consoled by the fact is he seldom plays in important one off games. The celebrity side of his playing career isn't something I like to see in a professional footballer either. I like to drink and party, but then I'm not a professional footballer am I?

Carra is the least flashy of the 3 and puts the ball out, no fuss. He has high concentration levels (well, you need to if you are playing in the Liverpool defence) and has an extremely high work rate. He's also really good at reading play and makes timely interventions in almost each game he plays for us.

Terry is a commanding presence in defence and marshals his line well. The Chelsea defence is all out of sorts without him. He's good in the air and though he scores goals, I'd prefer to focus on his defensive elements.

Terry is probably a more complete version of Carra with the exception that I think Carra comes out tops (even if it is by a thin margin) in terms of commitment to his club, passion and professionalism off the pitch. Carra is not the most talented by far, but he is someone you know you can count on.

This post has been edited by Duke Red: Jan 29 2008, 03:19 PM

living legend i would say. an icon for chelsea ofcoz.

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Added on January 29, 2008, 9:45 pmim agreed with duke red. i think cara should pairing with best def (if liv want to win the title). maybe rafa should concentrate buying def instead attacking player. u said before he very passion n commitment to his club so, how do u think cara in england squad?

This post has been edited by -Y-: Jan 29 2008, 09:45 PM

got agger mar....agger is doing very well...i would say...

Carragher is indeed a solid-rock defender, juz like Terry, but hardly to get injured, unlike Terry..

Stevie G for sure the best captain in EPL!
high work rate + Excellent tackling game + stunning drive shot + Pacey man on the field + great determination
makes him on my vote

This post has been edited by PGV3910: Jan 30 2008, 03:01 PM

I also believe Terry is the Carra sort of defender but as Duke pointed out a better version. But sometimes its really unbecoming of him to join in to harass ref instead of restraining team mates.
BTW ppl seem to talk about that Terry & Carra as a combination is not viable as both is no nonsense defender which will be much better complemented by ball playing partner.

100% agreed!

I have to agree with you Gerrard is excellent as a player and captain but sadly Liverpool at not doing quite well at the moment.

Hard time for Liverpool for now we only can just wait n see..hope that baldy Rafa can do it something

John Terry (Chelsea)

Although i am not a Chelsea fans, but i think he is the best captain in EPL.
Unique character and strong leadership skill
2nd choice will be Steven Gerrard of coz.
Both of them are the good example to lead England team.

we need a new thread for this maybe? it started back in year 2006 o.O

the vote option is incorrect

Henry = Arsenal ??

Parker = Newcastle ??

anyway my vote goes to Steven Gerrard (Liverpool) but still Liverpool is shit this year so there you go lol

i voted for Stevie WOnder G
coz he simply is wonderful... give a 120% all the time

gerrard is the best as he is an overall leader in the squad, i like that kind of leadership. he seems very humble yet people listen.

steve G for now. If Roy Keane was still playing, then Keane.

i choose for terry and gerrard.... their spirit always awakening team member to keep on fighting..... barry also have this kind of spirit....

keano!

i love patrick viera and roy keane regime few years back..

The reason he retires from international football is because he wasn't given enough opportunity to play in his favorite position.
He was always chosen as a replacement or back up due to his versatility to play in all defending positions.

I think it's a big loss to England but you cannot change a player heart.
How do you think he feel, a key player in his own club but when come to international level he just has to warm up the bench only?

waa, this thread still going for more than a year, henry still in the list?...
c'mon moderator, make a new poll..

the best current captain, or the best captain of all time...

Just to add, I think captain should be selected based on their personal traits and not ability. I've seen some posters that have placed their candidates based on their playing ability; if this were the case, all the best players in the world would be captains which clearly isn't the case.