ready1873 3,906 Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 How highly did you rate him? For me he was a terrific wee winger, all the attributes you could ask for. Sublime when we rattled the mankies in the tim meltdown 3-0 triumph. Another highlight was the excellent cross for THAT Lovenkrands goal. Always speaks well of us without coming across as biased and perhaps a future coaching role in line? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,622 Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Great wee player had a lot of ability and skill comes across well in his TV work, doesn't feel the need to demonise us like most commentators. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kris1984 1,343 Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 The Jan-May the first year we bought him when he played upfront he was top class. He never really hit those heights again but remained a cracking wee player. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueretro 704 Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 I always speak well of us, maybe I'll get a coaching role in the future. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.T.G 10,773 Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Best crosser of a ball the world has ever seen  i challenge anyone to find a better one Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearsden bear 2,376 Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 9 minutes ago, kris1984 said: The Jan-May the first year we bought him when he played upfront he was top class. He never really hit those heights again but remained a cracking wee player. Was that during the short spell we played 3 up front due to injuries I think.. We were amazing during that period but changed back to 4 4 2 as manager wanted extra body in midfield.  McCann was excellent for us and as stated before is highly professional on tv and not a tosser like walker for example Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanofwright 199 Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 9 minutes ago, A.T.G said: Best crosser of a ball the world has ever seen  i challenge anyone to find a better one Pretty sure he crossed for de boer as well in the 3-3 at the tattie bowl Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.A.I 36,183 Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Loved the wee man but his last season or so he frustrated the shite out of me when he lost a yard of pass. Overall great buy. Best crosser I've seen at Ibrox. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moody Blue Legend 62,122 Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Assist mad the wee man. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.T.G 10,773 Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 5 minutes ago, Deanofwright said: Pretty sure he crossed for de boer as well in the 3-3 at the tattie bowl Only Beckham can rival McCann for crossing  McCann wins though   Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.A.I 36,183 Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Other than Beckham I am struggling to think of a better crosser in world football - that I've seen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.T.G 10,773 Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 3 minutes ago, K.A.I said: Other than Beckham I am struggling to think of a better crosser in world football - that I've seen. I can't think of one, it hits home on a video on YouTube I think that Jules has made (Neil McCann Happy to assist)... some of the crosses are absolutely superb, simply lifted from any angle with perfect weight and precision straight into the head or boot of the scorer Most in big games too, I don't think you can teach that, just something McCann had mastered and was nature to him Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bomber 177 Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 up there with wee tommy mclean, ask big dj!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul1964 13 Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 just beat me to it was going to say wee tommy mclean as well  Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NixonRFC 1,474 Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 When he played up front with Wallace he's the closest thing I seem to Brian Laudrup, didn't quite live up to that billing on the wing long term but playing just off Wallace, what a player Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeneily 1,460 Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Funnily enough I saw Neil on Wednesday at the Arnold event in Edinburgh and my friends I and were discussing what a great player he was and how if he could pass his crossing abilities on he would be a great addition to the coaching staff.  Then again I don't think talent like that can be taught. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stafford 163 Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 That cross for lovenkrands. You knew we were scoring as soon as he touched the ball. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tannerall 25,935 Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 One of the top ten crossers of a ball at Ibrox possibly, nowhere near top five, but still a great winger and will be a legend for the title win at porkheid alone. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozblue 4,332 Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 For me,Neil McCann was one of the best wingers I have ever seen in my life (and that's saying something) His accuracy was astounding when crossing a ball from either wing and must have been a nightmare to mark. I remember him ripping us to shreds in the 1998 Cup final, but he was something special when he was with us. As a pundit he is arguably the most unbiased ex-player on TV and his knowledge of the game is first class. I don't know how he would go in a coaching role,but if he could impart some of his skill to the likes of Barrie McKay then it would be a good appointment Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stafford 163 Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 He did have a coaching role at Dunfermline so would imagine he does have an interest in coaching. As a few others have mentioned though he is a very good pundit and maybe sees that as his future in football. The wages at sky and BT won't be too bad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamFyfe 1,438 Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 I have a lot of love for McCann Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Great player and one of the truly genuine guys working on the TV tells it exactly like it is without any agenda, we could do with more like him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanofwright 199 Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 16 minutes ago, WilliamFyfe said: I have a lot of love for McCann  Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bears r us 31,000 Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 5 minutes ago, Courtyard Bear said: Great player and one of the truly genuine guys working on the TV tells it exactly like it is without any agenda, we could do with more like him. This. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiser1041 9,088 Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Changed games in a team full of international footballers.he was outstanding so quick and intelligent Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.