graeme_4 34,520 Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Very underrated I think. Quick, could beat a man, great final ball and could also score goals. The best out and out left winger we've had in the last 20 years or so IMO.Also has carries himself really well in the media, and always speaks well of Rangers.Thoughts...? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.A.I 36,183 Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 I thought he was outstanding first couple of years, last couple of years IMO he lost his touch and a bit of pace and didn't really look his normal self. Overall - fantastic wee player and a really nice guy too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThenNowForever 232 Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Very underrated I think. Quick, could beat a man, great final ball and could also score goals. The best out and out left winger we've had in the last 20 years or so IMO.Also has carries himself really well in the media, and always speaks well of Rangers.Thoughts...?I take it you have been in the face book Rangers archives page tonight as well? What a player he was for us. He had a beckham like cross at times Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
onefootwillie 1,518 Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 One of our better buys always gave a 100% and could deliver a great cross. He comes across well on TV now Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Hume 13,053 Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Definitely a talent and a half for us and put some great goals away, especially at the tottie field, more especially in "that game".I will always treasure this player for all his on and continued off field contributions to our Club. I never actually thought he was underrated though.Great guy also .... as said above. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johanhentze 14,089 Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 I really dont think he is underated, to be honest. Most people rate him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMB 14,167 Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 There was a point when McCann was just as important to us as Gazza and Laudrup. He was setting them up, scoring, and was an absolute menace in attack. That period didn't last but the fact he could reach that level of performance at times tells its own story. Will always be grateful to him for winning the league at the piggery. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.A.I 36,183 Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 There was a point when McCann was performing just as well as Gazza and Laudrup. He was setting them up, scoring, and was an absolute menace. That period didn't last long but the fact he could reach that level of performance at times tells its own story. Will always be grateful to him for winning the league at the piggery.He never played in the same team as Gascoigne and Laudrup, Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcbear 10,913 Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Super player, I don't know one bear who never rated him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essandoh 21,208 Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Billy Dodds could learn a lot from Neil McCann when talking about Rangers in the media. Even when surrounded by former Celtic players and Rangers-haters he stands up for us steadfast and strong. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMB 14,167 Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 He never played in the same team as Gascoigne and Laudrup,At times he was just as good as a Gazza or Laudrup. Sorry if I haven't explained myself very well there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Hume 13,053 Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 He never played in the same team as Gascoigne and Laudrup,I don't think TMB actually meant in the same team mate, just that he was as influential as they were in the team he played in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.A.I 36,183 Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Yeah I thought that lol but wasn't sure Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Hume 13,053 Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Yeah I thought that lol but wasn't sure Cool mate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperPapac05 3,383 Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 LOVE the guy. Quality player. Quality pundit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSeboo 9 Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Great player but he's done a James Milner in recent time. He's the go to answer for Underrated player that he has now become a little overrated imo Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlegKuznetsov 10,816 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Very underrated I think. Quick, could beat a man, great final ball and could also score goals.The best out and out left winger we've had in the last 20 years or so IMO.Also has carries himself really well in the media, and always speaks well of Rangers.Thoughts...?I totally agree. Playing with R de Boer brought out the best in him.A very intelligent player who could find space, knew when to release the ball and had great "pitch geography". Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgeIsBlue 66,606 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Great player but he's done a James Milner in recent time. He's the go to answer for Underrated player that he has now become a little overrated imowat Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwhiteandblue 3,330 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Billy Dodds could learn a lot from Neil McCann when talking about Rangers in the media. Even when surrounded by former Celtic players and Rangers-haters he stands up for us steadfast and strong.Even though McCann is a Tim himself. Top man and great player. Was never underrated. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillster 12 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 There was a point when McCann was just as important to us as Gazza and Laudrup. He was setting them up, scoring, and was an absolute menace in attack. That period didn't last but the fact he could reach that level of performance at times tells its own story. Will always be grateful to him for winning the league at the piggery.Spot on mate, was going to say the same. I've been watching a lot of our Advocat era games on YouTube recently (since 6 days in between watching us in our current form is too long) and it reminded me how important he was for us. He brought his A game to all the big games v Celtic and in Europe, just quality. But I agree with the OP, or at least know what he meant when he said perhaps he was underrated because he's not really mentioned As much as Laudrup, de Boer, Mols or Gazza etc. when we talk of the great players we had at the time. Just my opinion though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianferguson 2,619 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 His cross for lovenkrands against tims in cup final was superb as was his 1999 rout of tims to win the league at girodome. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagglepuss 37 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 A very good player for us. Plenty of skill and heart, and speaks up for us on telly.I like him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bears r us 30,796 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 He was a very good player and love how he obviously loves Rangers F C. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumbGER 24,518 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 As i've said before,Neill McCann came from a ceotic supporting family from Port Glasgow.Neil himself was rumoured to support them to but growing up playing football every saturday his 'support' would gave been limited.When he signed for us and subsequently scored against the bheggars his families homes in the port were targetted,windows smashed etc.There's no doubting who he supports now as his media stuff shows and another wee clue is that he was sat just next to me in the club deck for the play off game vs Motherwell.His nephew worked in the gym i went to and said he supported Hearts as Beil ended up there,he couldn't bring himself to support Rangers,his other nephew still supports 'them'right enough.With that said i must say i thought wee Neil was a cracking player for us and for Dundee/Hearts.A good proper winger who had just about everything in his locker. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_r_sole 366 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 He's green, he's white,He's a Tim but he's alrightNeil McCann Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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