Boab 73 Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 Listening to talksport on the way to M&S yesterday, and it seems it was said on Monday night at an awards ceremony that Eric Cantona was the best foreign player to grace the EPL. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1265621/Eric-Cantona-picks-award-Sir-Alex-Ferguson--PICTURE-SPECIAL.htmlSo, these questions. Is Eric Cantona the best foreign player to play in the EPL, if not then who? 2nd question; is there credance to say that Cantona - regardless of whether he was the best or not - did he lead the way for quality foreigners to arrive in England/UK? For me, Dennis Bergkamp was the best player and continues to be the best from a foreign country and not Cantona. A quite wonderful footballer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty657 1 Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 Thierry Henry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antwilhar 4 Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 There's only one name that came right in to my head when i read this post. For me the best foreigh player to play in the EPL is Thierry Henry. When he arrived at Arsenal from Juventus he was almost an unknown, he was playing left wing for Juventus and had played a handful of games for france as a left winger. Wenger brought him in and turned him in to the greatest goal scorer in Arsenal's history and in all under ten years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KERRZO 5 Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 Henry for me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Manticore* 1,893 Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 Cantona undoubtedly committed the best assault on a fan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orangeclement 570 Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 i agree with your sentiments Boab but im a biased Arsenal follower Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab 73 Posted April 14, 2010 Author Share Posted April 14, 2010 i agree with your sentiments Boab but im a biased Arsenal follower At least you're open about it unlike our Keith when's commenting on almost anything Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithgersbear 3,225 Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 i agree with your sentiments Boab but im a biased Arsenal follower At least you're open about it unlike our Keith Dennis Bergkamp.. great player.Thierry Henry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baratheon 16 Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 van Nistelrooy or Henry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneddon 6 Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 Bergkamp or Zola for me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekweir29 505 Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 Henry for me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozblue 4,331 Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 For me personally it would have to be Bergkamp without a shadow of a doubt, though just pipping Henry to the honour.Imagine having the luxury of having two supremely gifted players with totally different styles playing in the same team.Henry was a goalscorer supreme as his record at Arsenal attests as he seemingly scored for fun and without much effort against some of the best defenders in the game and did it year after year.Bergkamp however was one of the most versatile and brilliant footballers I have ever had the pleasure of seeing because the guy could do it all with a style that made Football look as easy as tying your shoelaces.I'll NEVER forget the Hat trick he scored in 1997 (I think) against Leicester City...3 of the best goals you would ever see in your life.Smooth as silk but as hard as nails.Bergkamp for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orangeclement 570 Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 and then there is his magical goal for Netherlands V the Argies the control and finish was sublime . you also have to factor in that it was Dennis the Menace who set up a large proportion of Henrys goals Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henders82 537 Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 Id have to go for Ronaldo actually - won more games on his own than any one I can remember!! But Henry and Bergkamp were magical to watch at times!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdunsmb 43 Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 Thierry Henry, a relatively easy decision. He won the Golden Boot four times in five years, and at his peak was the best striker I've seen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 912 Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 In terms of pure ablity, it's Zola. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amac9 2,060 Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 Tomas Brolin or Ali Dia. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
plymouthranger 3,888 Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 Jay Jay Okocha was fantastic for Bolton in his day. In terms of pure ability it would have to go to one of Henry, Makelele, Zola or Bergkamp. I couldn't decide who though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SandyIniesta-Nordahl Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 Lionel Messi Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgruntled_bear 157 Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 For the only player that has won "world player of the year" when playing in the EPL, Ronaldo isn't getting the due praise and respect he deserves, IMO he is the best ever foreigner to grace the EPL.If were going for a top 3...1, Ronaldo2, Henry3, Zola Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenose andy 1 Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 Imo henry was the best Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baratheon 16 Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 Lionel Messi Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordo 33 Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 Thierry Henry watched the Premiership Years yesterday when Arsenal went undefeated the whole season and some of his goals were sublime Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddsyRFC 1 Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 ronaldo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdunsmb 43 Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 For the only player that has won "world player of the year" when playing in the EPL, Ronaldo isn't getting the due praise and respect he deserves, IMO he is the best ever foreigner to grace the EPL.If were going for a top 3...1, Ronaldo2, Henry3, ZolaDepends if you include longevity and consistency. He was awful for the first few seasons, had a good year, then two amazing seasons and left. In terms of pure ability I would probably agree, although you can't forget the class of Zola, Cantona, Henry, Berkamp.....Overall, I would still say Henry cos he was top scorer season after season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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