This blog is designed to choose the greatest ever Manchester City player in my opinion (remember I am only young!). I shall publish one of these every now and again until finally we reach the best player ever to have embraced Maine Road or The City of Manchester Stadium!
*DRUM ROLL PLEASE!*
NUMBER 5 >>>
Niall Quinn
219 appearances, 77 goals in a 6 year spell from 1990 – 1996:)
Niall Quinn was a player idolised by fans during a six-year spell in Manchester.
First impressions were of a tall, gangling sort of striker but supporters quickly realised he had much more to offer than his height! He had a tremendous first touch that would rival the likes of Robinho, his skill was better than Ronaldo’s, his cross-field balls better than Xabi Alonso’s, the work rate of Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard put together and a finish sharper than striker Fernando Torres could produce. In his first season, Quinn became a firm fans’ favourite, earning the Player of the Year tag during his second season. This was a thoroughly deserved award and proved that the fans appreciated his enthusiasm and passion for the clib. Despite moving to Sunderland in 1996, Niall has remained a true hero in Manchester, and as they say ‘Once a Blue, Always a Blue!’. The sight of Niall running along the touchline with more pace than SWP (with a broken leg!) remained an enduring image of his determination and love of the Blues.
One reason he remains a favourite is because he went in goal and saved a penalty from Dean Saunders in 1991! What’s more, from the resulting corner, he bowled over a few players and made a one-handed catch! Brilliant!
He arrived as a kid who couldn’t get into the Arsenal side, but left he had become a full international and a legend in the eyes of many fans. His time was a delight for the majority and he will always be remembered for his willingness to support the Blue cause, whilst his role as a target man – come keeper – provided much enjoyment.
What’s more, his disco pants now are mentioned in lots of songs still sung at CoMS which shows how much we honour this superb player.
Real Madrid reportedly strike £120m agreement for Enzo Fernandez- Paul Scholes Says Marcus Rashford Should Make Shock Arsenal Move
- Romano reveals Man Utd plan after Ederson as £50.5m player heads for exit
- Liverpool Stunned as Ibrahima Konate Was Open to Man Utd or Chelsea Move
- Alex Scott Contract Delay Puts Man Utd and Chelsea on Alert
- Rafael Leao Offered to Arsenal as Man Utd Twist Changes the Picture
- Arsenal line up Julian Alvarez talks as Barcelona battle hands Gunners major hook
- Andoni Iraola gives Liverpool ‘yes’ as new Reds era begins with backroom team revealed
- PSG Cool Julián Álvarez Interest, Leaving Atlético Madrid Clear Path
- Arsenal, Chelsea or Man City? Ranking the Best Destinations for Rafael Leão
12 Comments
You must be logged in to post a comment Login