Why do you think he's got the authority to talk like he does on espn? Left back right back, centre back, midfield. Both footed, good in the air, can attack, defend and has an honours list as long as your arm
There amount of Man U fans who insist Gary Neville was better than him, half of them are gen zeros who’ve never seen either play and most have never even heard of Nicol. Feel like punching them every time
2:52 Jesus Christ look at the state of that pitch. And yes, I too am here because of ESPN FC. The man could play and scored some very nice goals over a lengthy and very successful career with the Reds. Now I know why he has such a deep connection when he speaks of the club on the show as he was more than just a player but a stalwart for LFC during the 80s and early 90s. Kudos to him.
100+ million.. as a player he's kinda similar to Joško Gvardiol who just got sold to City for 100 million, except he was more a threat going forward than Gvardiol currently is.
Because of the way modern football went and everyone assigned a role and almost have to stick to it, difficult for a modern Steve Nicol. When he went forward, Ronnie Whelan would cover his position. If a coach doesn't allow that kind of freedom, then it's more difficult for a full back like Steve Nicol to get into goal scoring positions. Having said that Nicol actually scored a number of goals playing midfield, he didn't always play full back.
@@CatIsMad Indeed. Back then you had to be primarily a good defender as a full back. He defended very well too. Nowadays you may be pacey, have some stamina and you’re good to go for a top tier club.
Beautiful to watch Barnes gliding up the left, effortlessly ghosting by challenges, before hitting leisurely crosses for players to run onto. He just had such confidence that any player in that Liverpool team would be able to score - and when you had players like Nicol he wasn't wrong.
For those asking about his defending, the clue is in the name Mersey Goals. A superb defender on either side who played all over the pitch for the reds. Superb reader of the game and watched him win the lot with us.
To see a Defender goals like this is awesome. If you compare how he scored goals by heading and chipping the ball over the goalie to today’s players, you need to question what they are practicing in the training sessions. They can’t head a ball, the can’t hit a ball volley, and they don’t chip the ball over the goalie. The sad thing is that you see this behavior in all leagues on the globe. The only explanation is, someone must teach this to young managers this crap on the academy’s.
For the love of Christ Himself... I only know Steve Nicol as the Scottish clown from ESPNFC and to see these highlights? Forgive me, matey. You were a player, indeed.
Liv fan and born in 80 so he was a solely defender right or had he played in different positions I don't see defenders even in modern era of the game reach his tally of goals he scored it made me curious to know who's this guy who also wore no 4 jerzey for liverpool
I mean I can’t even finish the video before I’m tempted to say he is far superior to Trent and I love TAA for the record…. Wow, he was an absolute beast … it’s damn near Salah quality goals consistently coming from outside back like whattt?
As a United fan... I'll admit Nicol has my respect as a Liverpool legend but as a pundit he sucks I hate his punditry but now I understand and can appreciate his love and passion for Liverpool especially in the end of the last decade.
@@jswats92 Yep, easily the best bunch out there...they do talk some crap but when you've got to waffle for hours who wouldn't? Great chemistry and entertaining even when they're talking crap
3:57 Now i understood why he always demand top results and performance from big club players on ESPN FC show. He was too good goalscorer for a Centre Back or Full back.
Olha os times que esse rapaz enfrentou, sera que hoje com tanta dinamica no futbol ele teria tanta liberdade? E alem do mais, era um jogador basico, sem arte😢😢
1) Teams didn't play 11 men behind the ball like many of them do today - that's a major reason. If a lower division team came to play a top team in the FA cup in those days for example you might see it but you wouldn't see teams in the top division with 11 players in their own half of the field like you do today. Even the good teams do it today when they don't have the ball. When you play in half of the field, then you have half the space. It doesn't make the game any better and generally speaking the same # of goals are scored in games today as there were back then. 2) In today's game you see large numbers of players all close to the ball because of things like the 'pressing' game which is more of a modern phenomenon in the game. In many ways it reminds me of how we played the game in the schoolyard as kids when everyone mindlessly followed the ball around and didn't keep their positions because we all wanted to get a kick of the ball. It's all relative. These players were on a way different level to League 2 players.
surprising and great to see how much touch Stevie had in and around the box. But two things: 1) anyone make a video of his complete game? he was a defender...and given how much he and his old(ish) heads talk about how bad defending is in the "modern game" you'd think that would be most of this highlight. or at least ANY of it? 🤨😑 and speaking of defending.... 2) plenty of "shockers" in this highlight. He's running free in the box in most of these. Free headers galore. Optional defending everywhere. I'm not surprised. From the NBA gasbags all over media to their counterparts in soccer, there's a whole lot of chest thumping about shttt that never was. the eye in the sky don't lie.
Had to see this because of all the shit he talks on ESPN FC. Ok.... He is a legend.
hahahahahaahahahahhaa same here
😂😂😂😂
Bwahahaha i had to do the same, this can't be the same dithering idiot who doesn't know where the atlantic is surely lol... and only ever eats mince
Damn right. He was the Trent of the 80s mate.
@@MrYouarethecancer more like hakimi
Wow. Incredible 2 footed finishes. Would never have imagined he was so good watching him on ESPN. Go Stevie!
Why do you think he's got the authority to talk like he does on espn? Left back right back, centre back, midfield. Both footed, good in the air, can attack, defend and has an honours list as long as your arm
Bloody hell hat-trick scoring defender
There amount of Man U fans who insist Gary Neville was better than him, half of them are gen zeros who’ve never seen either play and most have never even heard of Nicol. Feel like punching them every time
@@StoutProper Really? Even Gary Neville would be totally embarrassed if he heard that. A much better comparison is Dennis Irwin.
2:52 Jesus Christ look at the state of that pitch.
And yes, I too am here because of ESPN FC. The man could play and scored some very nice goals over a lengthy and very successful career with the Reds. Now I know why he has such a deep connection when he speaks of the club on the show as he was more than just a player but a stalwart for LFC during the 80s and early 90s. Kudos to him.
For a defender, he was in the opposition box quite a lot.
Our TAA
He was a right back, one of the best ever aswell, the best in the leaghe for a number of years
was gonna say amazing amount of quality goals from a defender! that style wouldn't be out of place in the modern game
Not many defenders score hat tricks! 🙌🏻
He is a striker in the guise of a defender😂
players come and go, but legends will stay forever, thank you Stevie
Didn’t realise he was this good
Over 468 games for Liverpool this guy has to be first 11 of LFC greatest players!
The way he finished..world class especially for a defender.. the volleys, the flick's over the keep, the One touch finishes incredible
Way ahead of his time.. A defender who had a golden first touch.
Watching this make me respect his opinions more... absolute class
Can you imagine the price for a modern day Steve Nichol , a great defender who scored like a forward
100+ million.. as a player he's kinda similar to Joško Gvardiol who just got sold to City for 100 million, except he was more a threat going forward than Gvardiol currently is.
Danny Alves would be the modern equivalent
@@StoutPropermore like lahm imo
@@JJRamos14 Nicol scored far more goals
Because of the way modern football went and everyone assigned a role and almost have to stick to it, difficult for a modern Steve Nicol. When he went forward, Ronnie Whelan would cover his position. If a coach doesn't allow that kind of freedom, then it's more difficult for a full back like Steve Nicol to get into goal scoring positions. Having said that Nicol actually scored a number of goals playing midfield, he didn't always play full back.
Here because of ESPN. What an intelligent player. Those chips and anticipation around the box! Brilliant Stevie! LFC legend!
I’m here because of ESPN. Now anytime I hear him talk I won’t be too hard. Absolute Legend. Hats 🧢 off
Whoa! For a full back at least that is world class attacking talent
Especially for the time period
@@CatIsMad Indeed. Back then you had to be primarily a good defender as a full back. He defended very well too.
Nowadays you may be pacey, have some stamina and you’re good to go for a top tier club.
My favourite liverpool player of all time
what a legend, listen to the bloke thrice a week now and he's a riot. good on ya stevie
I'm a liverpool fan.... But I never knew he was this good in playing days😳😳😳
Beautiful to watch Barnes gliding up the left, effortlessly ghosting by challenges, before hitting leisurely crosses for players to run onto. He just had such confidence that any player in that Liverpool team would be able to score - and when you had players like Nicol he wasn't wrong.
Respect. Brilliant.
wow never expected nicol to be a clean finisher and for a Right back goodness xD
The goal at 3:10 would be GOTY even today, and he was a DEFENDER. Legend!
Damn i didn’t know Steve was this good
He was a super striker, for a defenser
For those asking about his defending, the clue is in the name Mersey Goals. A superb defender on either side who played all over the pitch for the reds. Superb reader of the game and watched him win the lot with us.
Didn't expect this. Stevie was a stud!
So funny realizing that Stevie was actually really good at football lmao
jesus what a legend
Espn fc has a legend as a Pundit.
I know now.
Wow, ESPN then I said to myself let go search this guy can do well, I’m speechless
Is this guy a defender or a forward😂
hehe
That's what I was thinking 😂
Fantastic player , true legend.
Red legend. Great defender and . ..great goleador ! Many excellent and important goals for Steve: thanks. YNWA
You can feel the weight of the ball when it lands still just by watching. Its like a medicine ball
I respect Steve Nicole-Solid player. He was Better than more than 3/4 of the entire premier league players 2021/2022.
Virgil Van dijk our number 4 carrying his legacy......Robertson and mane are just like nicol and Barnes on the left hand side
ONE OF THE HEROES OF THE PAST HE PLAYED A LONG TIME AGO YNWA
defender hit a hatrick ... legend
Wonder how long it will take him to get in shape and form we could use him upfront atm
Definitely ahead of his time.
Why is there no highlights of his defense?
To see a Defender goals like this is awesome.
If you compare how he scored goals by heading and chipping the ball over the goalie to today’s players, you need to question what they are practicing in the training sessions.
They can’t head a ball, the can’t hit a ball volley, and they don’t chip the ball over the goalie.
The sad thing is that you see this behavior in all leagues on the globe.
The only explanation is, someone must teach this to young managers this crap on the academy’s.
who would have thought the chubby commentator for espn that always talks nonsense is this good in foorball during his prime time? 🥶icy finishes🥶
For the love of Christ Himself... I only know Steve Nicol as the Scottish clown from ESPNFC and to see these highlights? Forgive me, matey. You were a player, indeed.
Haha dude same i was like I wanna see some of his highlights and wow after this video deff a new found respect for ol Stevie
He is Robertson and TAA rolled into 1
Liv fan and born in 80 so he was a solely defender right or had he played in different positions I don't see defenders even in modern era of the game reach his tally of goals he scored it made me curious to know who's this guy who also wore no 4 jerzey for liverpool
mango fish umm Ramos has probably more goals
Ronald koeman. Ring any bells
I mean I can’t even finish the video before I’m tempted to say he is far superior to Trent and I love TAA for the record…. Wow, he was an absolute beast … it’s damn near Salah quality goals consistently coming from outside back like whattt?
I thought this guy was all talk... my ooh my... I was so wrong. I apologize old man I really do🙌🙌
Hi from a young viewer doing my homework
As a United fan... I'll admit Nicol has my respect as a Liverpool legend but as a pundit he sucks I hate his punditry but now I understand and can appreciate his love and passion for Liverpool especially in the end of the last decade.
Nah he is funny asf for espn. That crew is hilarious always lol
@@jswats92 Yep, easily the best bunch out there...they do talk some crap but when you've got to waffle for hours who wouldn't? Great chemistry and entertaining even when they're talking crap
I’d hoped to find some footage of his skill as a defender!
Great defender scored some good goals as well
He had finesse with those chips!
Hell of a strike
I’m here just to see if he’s classified to criticize like he does for ESPN FC. and again I still don’t know what position he played? RW, RWB, RB
Right back and Left back
3:57 Now i understood why he always demand top results and performance from big club players on ESPN FC show. He was too good goalscorer for a Centre Back or Full back.
I will listen to him more now. He was indeed good
What is the name of the instrumental at the end?
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piano
He played with barns!!
BARNES!!
Where is defending??
Trent of the 80s
Came here because I hated how he use to shit on united , to shit on him game , but damn say what u feel bro , u earned that
SHEPHERD’S PIE!!!
Olha os times que esse rapaz enfrentou, sera que hoje com tanta dinamica no futbol ele teria tanta liberdade?
E alem do mais, era um jogador basico, sem arte😢😢
Nenhum jogador de hoje iria jogar no tempo do nicol, apesar de mais espaçado o jogo era mais físico, e que porr@ de arte que você tá falando?
Here in 2023
I didn’t know this guy even played football
He played IN wrong position just like his commentary on ESPN
Sent here from BT
Hatrick
...wow
Did he defend?
❤
I must say!! Some nice goals from the old buffoon, proving once again that most things DON'T get better with age.
I heard he was a Footballer
Who's here from bt sport 3 city vs Leipzig?
Commentators told me to come here.
Search him bcus robertson dont know him
Exactly how I play on fifa
Shocking to see how much space players were given 30-40 years ago. This is League 2 caliber.
1) Teams didn't play 11 men behind the ball like many of them do today - that's a major reason. If a lower division team came to play a top team in the FA cup in those days for example you might see it but you wouldn't see teams in the top division with 11 players in their own half of the field like you do today. Even the good teams do it today when they don't have the ball. When you play in half of the field, then you have half the space. It doesn't make the game any better and generally speaking the same # of goals are scored in games today as there were back then.
2) In today's game you see large numbers of players all close to the ball because of things like the 'pressing' game which is more of a modern phenomenon in the game. In many ways it reminds me of how we played the game in the schoolyard as kids when everyone mindlessly followed the ball around and didn't keep their positions because we all wanted to get a kick of the ball.
It's all relative. These players were on a way different level to League 2 players.
Just had to watch this sunday league nonsense for all the crap he talks on ESPN
surprising and great to see how much touch Stevie had in and around the box. But two things:
1) anyone make a video of his complete game? he was a defender...and given how much he and his old(ish) heads talk about how bad defending is in the "modern game" you'd think that would be most of this highlight. or at least ANY of it?
🤨😑 and speaking of defending....
2) plenty of "shockers" in this highlight. He's running free in the box in most of these. Free headers galore. Optional defending everywhere. I'm not surprised. From the NBA gasbags all over media to their counterparts in soccer, there's a whole lot of chest thumping about shttt that never was. the eye in the sky don't lie.
Still hate what ronaldo achieved thou
like loserrpoll
Better player any of ones at your shit club who ever you support.
decent, but still seems like a bit of a salami! And, his opinions are still cringe!!