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McStay or Collins?

Discussion in 'Celtic Chat' started by lionhead199, Jan 13, 2009.

Discuss McStay or Collins? in the Celtic Chat area at TalkCeltic.net.

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  1. lionhead199

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    was just thinking bout some old players and i could decide who was better out the two McStay or collins.what do use think?:shamrock: i used to love king collins tho my first fav celtic player:celt_2:
     
    lionhead199, Jan 13, 2009
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  2. tim park

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    i can safely say mcstay will romp this,,

    might be moved to the stupid questions section
     
    tim park, Jan 13, 2009
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    ooooooooooooh tough one, really tough one. based solely on playing ability its probably GC but based on loyalty and the fact i idolised him as a kid its the maestro for me
     
    randy, Jan 13, 2009
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    McStay every time. My all time Celtic hero.

    Collins was a good player, but you really need to compare him with McStay before Collins arrived at Celtic.

    Paul McStay was the complete midfielder, he could have played anywhere but chose to stick it out with Celtic during the most turbulent years in the club's history. Legend.
     
    The Doctor, Jan 13, 2009
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  5. celticrsmith

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    mcstay was my 1st celtic hero....
     
    celticrsmith, Jan 13, 2009
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  6. Callum McGregor The Captain Gold Member

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    I wish I was old enough to comment.
    I asked my brother and he said McStay.
     
    Callum McGregor, Jan 13, 2009
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    As most people have said McStay. He was by far my favourite back in those days although I was keen on Collins as well. Especially after that free-kick at Ibrox :D
     
    mmmikey, Jan 13, 2009
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    Maestro is no 1 Celt imo no comparison
     
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  9. PaulM1888 Moderator Moderator

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    I remember more of John Collins than I do of McStay, so being ill-informed i'll say John Collins as I used to love watching him.
     
    PaulM1888, Jan 13, 2009
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    Nocompetition McStay wins it hands down
     
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  11. Dan1888

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    Mcstay by far Collins was a great player for us though.
     
    Dan1888, Jan 13, 2009
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    Fore-runner to the Lambert/Lennon debate as to whether they could play in same midfield. With all due respect to the aforementioned duo they weren`t in the same league. Two cultured footballers who made the ball talk and were a joy to watch. How we didn`t win the league uner TB with these two pulling the strings will forever remain a mystery. Best football i ever remember at Paradise. And, yes, we won nothing, but we won nothing the right way! Ironically, i will always remember Celtic under TB and 2003 when we won nothing (Big Pierre Scottish Cup notwithstanding).........as my proudest and most enjoyable tlimes following The Hoops......can anyone explain why?.........Hail!Hail!
     
    beechmountbhoy, Jan 13, 2009
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    Paul McStay. He's probably our best midfielder ever, just unlucky for him he was playing in the worst era possible.

    Could easily have played for anyone in the world, the complete midfielder.
     
    Ryan47, Jan 13, 2009
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    Am the same prob caught the tail end of McStay's career but i do remember JC being my first Celtic hero :icon_mrgreen:
     
    squire_2, Jan 13, 2009
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    John Collins for me. Had every bit the workload of McStay, the natural ability, but more of a goal threat.
     
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    McStay shone in a period where we were getting humped, that is hard to do.
     
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    Mcstay, just a shame he played in a era where he did not have good players around him in the early 90s anyway.
     
    Hoopy07, Jan 13, 2009
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    You beat me to it. It is a tough one, but Paul McStay shades this one for me. JC was brilliant too. Close.
     
    Henke., Jan 13, 2009
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    Without any disrespect a bit of a pointless question chief because I cannot recall mcstay leaving the club at any time under a cloud ? Now a more interesting question would be what is paul mcstay up to nowadays instead as many would have thought he would have been perfect for coaching or management ?
     
    celticbaz, Jan 13, 2009
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  20. kate1888

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    McStay was better and they played well together as well.
     
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