The Legend That Is Paul McGrath

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"A fitting tribute to McGrath is difficult to find, given the length of his career, and the context in which he played many games, fighting injury and other personal problems that he has been very candid about in his award-winning autobiography Back from the Brink, but this video does him some justice across his clubs and international career"
JOE.ie - 02/04/2013
This video is about a quite extraordinary person, the finest player to ever represent the Republic of Ireland, a Aston Villa legend, one of the best defenders ever to play the game, The Legend That Is Paul McGrath!
I tried to get as many clips as I could but the majority feature Paul in action for Ireland and Villa. Note, the beauty of a strike Paul scores against Holland in the World Cup was disallowed, hence Pauls disappointment after finishing it, Riijkaard conned the ref!
Music: U2 - Where The Streets Have No Name
Copyright Notice: I do not own the footage or music used in this compilation. All rights reserved to the relevant parties.

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@IrishRu5T 12 жыл бұрын

IF McGrath was English they'd be still talking about him today.Best defender to grace the premiership in my eyes.To go through the shit he did,and still be able to have the greatest strikers in the world in his pocket takes something special.

@mrfrisky2997 3 жыл бұрын

He is- born in London

@davidlalor9464 3 жыл бұрын

The fact he Is IRISH regardless of where he was Born . He is Irish true and True . What a Player . A true Great . One of the all time Greats . Ask Ian Rush . To think Alex Ferguson wanted him to retire .

@chrishadley1720 2 жыл бұрын

As a Villa fan, we do still talk about him today. God

@diarmuidkelleher5868 2 жыл бұрын

@@mrfrisky2997 his mother had him there because she was afraid of what her father back in Dublin would think having a black child out of wedlock

@mrfrisky2997 2 жыл бұрын

@@diarmuidkelleher5868 says a lot about Ireland back then.

@dano4971 2 жыл бұрын

Im a Birmingham city fan and i cant stand villa but paul is the best defender i have ever seen. Credit where it's due.

@johnanthonyp 5 жыл бұрын

He played for Villa and ten years back, I heard that he was there doing a book signing session at Waterstones, Brum. I thought I could nick in and buy his book and get it signed. The queue was extraordinary. Around at least two blocks. Police were there and smiling and laughing and people were wondering who the hell was in there fucking outside of a resurrected Elvis.

@JJJH93 2 жыл бұрын

There's a reason us Villa fans call him God! UTV👌👌💜💙💜💙

@liamleavy7930 10 жыл бұрын

i seen this man play. 17 times. he won every ball he attacked. not some, not most, every ball.

@ja-ks8dh Ай бұрын

He had the ability to be in the right place at the right time, all the time. The ball seemed to be a magnet towards him. Man Utd told him his knees were done and that he should consider retirement!!!! Then goes on to play another 10 years. Can you imagine what a player like Paul would be worth in the current football climate.

@timheavyable Жыл бұрын

His one man defensive wall against Italy in the world cup was amazing

@simonbradley3556 4 жыл бұрын

Real privilege to see the guy play down at the Villa. Absolute genius with the ball and could read the game like no one else I have ever seen. Once saw him as the only defender against three attacking players when we were throwing everything forward in a game and he still nullified the attack. Can still see it as clear as day. Truly a living legend.

@seandoran2209 6 жыл бұрын

That game in 94 vs Italy...wow...and he was injured,some lad.

@tiarnan76 11 жыл бұрын

'9 times out of 10, Roy Keane was always the best player on the pitch for most of his career; except for when he played alongside McGrath - then it was 0 times out of 10.' tiarnan76

@diarmuidkelleher5868 Ай бұрын

There is something otherworldly almost about him, the way people talk about him

@VillaBoy 8 жыл бұрын

The Best player ever to wear a Villa shirt in my opinion!!!

@TheJobzillaattacks 8 жыл бұрын

+Red and White Warriors of Sevilla. Literally met Paul today. Hence I was looking up videos of him. Couldn't have met a nicer guy, stopped for photos with everyone who asked (myself included).

@jimmy27paul 8 жыл бұрын

More bullshit rumors....

@alfamyromeo3926 7 жыл бұрын

Stupid comment.

@johnwalsh4432 4 жыл бұрын

I am a villa fan and wish he was there now

@waynemolloy4282 3 жыл бұрын

What a player mate and he couldn't even train his knees were so bad

@Macca1000001 7 жыл бұрын

Grew from being a very good footballer at previous clubs to a world class centre half at Villa Park. The Greatest.

@0121zero 12 жыл бұрын

Could you imagine what the English media would have done to Paul if he was English? It would have been horrific. I think its a blessing he was Irish, the trips back home to relieve the pressure and pain he was under are probably what saved him... He was my absolute idol when I was a kid, I even got my Dad to take me to Derby after he left the Villa just so I could watch him play.

@Cenotaff 12 жыл бұрын

His auto-biography is fascinating, he was a hero of mine growing up as a youngster completely oblivious to his troubles, as I assume, were most. What a player and a top guy all things considered. Ooooo aahhhh,

@davidantony2734 4 жыл бұрын

better than any english centre half in my lifetime (and I'm english)

@ja-ks8dh 4 жыл бұрын

I'm Scottish but this man is my favourite footballer of all time. A Colossus. A natural. He could play centre half blindfolded.

@chipcobb6015 3 жыл бұрын

That's a great comment, so true, flike a fucking Jedi

@thewaspsanklessmith 2 жыл бұрын

Ma auld da used to say Baresi" could have played in his suit", same sentiment applies to Paul McGrath wae the blindfold I suppose. What a player, one of my favourites also👍

@eddienally4657 Ай бұрын

could play anywhere,played midfield for ireland a bit for a time,the cross for quinn equalising v england at wembley in 91 was sublime

@3storiesUp 7 жыл бұрын

The greatest ever Irish player .. and arguably one of the finest halves ever to play the game.

@josephquinn577 3 жыл бұрын

Best centre half I've seen, just how good would he have been without the booze, its scary, I ♥️ Paul, so humble, so much time for fans, a true giant ofaman, I've ran out of things to say.

@generalkenobi5967 3 жыл бұрын

One of the most underrated players of all time. Revolutionised the role of a centre back with his ball playing skills

@Round_07 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been watching Villa for over 40 years and there’s only two other player I’ve seen in the same class as him - Gordon Cowans & Brian Little. My grandad, who had been watching Villa since the 1940’s, said he was the best he had seen 👍

@stevanroth 10 жыл бұрын

As my 4 sons have all grown up, they have all had to listen to the real story of 'God' and his name is Paul McGrath. Legend and the greatest Aston Villa player of all time. Up the Villa.

@waynemolloy4250 Жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more with you my friend he was irelands greatest ever player in my opinion and he was a genius at reading the game , the youth of today don't understand this man wasn't even fit most of the time can ye imagine what he would of done if he didn't have injuries and other personal issues to el with , I love Paul Mcrath I havnt met him but wheen I do it will be like meeting god 🙏🙏

@chipcobb6015 Жыл бұрын

@@waynemolloy4250 mate, if I ever meet him I think I'll just drop to my knees and cry

@waynemolloy4250 Жыл бұрын

@@chipcobb6015 nice to see somebody appreciates the man as much as I do

@rampageclover9788 Жыл бұрын

Without his issues off the field...easily would've gotten 300-350 caps with Man U. But their loss was Villa's gain....none of today's centre-backs come close to him. Truly a one-off

@powderfingermorrison5747 2 жыл бұрын

Drunk as I was I knew it the minute we beat Italy in 94, McGrath was the best player on the pitch that day/night.

@liamh9802 Жыл бұрын

A hero a gentleman , a true person you made us happy .

@garypritchett8136 4 жыл бұрын

Was fortunate enough to see most of his games home and away in a Villa shirt.... Legend!

@LED1512 7 жыл бұрын

Seen him several times on his visits to Ayresome Park with Utd and Villa. On a different level altogether. Best I ever seen.

@agunaful 9 жыл бұрын

McGrath world class!!. And is easily in the conversation to be in the best team of all time. The guy was unbelievably good. I would say, the best there was, the best there is , the best there will ever be.

@markshields5883 2 жыл бұрын

If you were naming a world 11 ,he would be in it

@alcoyne3333333333333 2 жыл бұрын

In the 1990 World Cup in America to great Franco brazi asked Paul for his shirt before the game ! Legends respect Legends and many people not irish don't know that big Jack played him as the Defensive midfielder no 6 because of his passing and defensive abilities..and played most of his final years not training on the pitch with the rest of the team because of his bad legs. He only trained in the gym ! And sometimes the pub . 😉

@kevinmassey7675 Жыл бұрын

Was that in Italy '90 or USA '94 ' Ireland played Italy in both these world cup tournaments

@supafuckinmingster 8 жыл бұрын

The best player I've ever seen wear a green jersey....by a country mile. Paul, we need you. Please either clone yourself or build yourself a time machine and come back to us as a 25 year old.

@conish64 Жыл бұрын

He literally saw signourny, Massaro and Baggio in Giants Stadium in 1994 and said, No, not today lads. Best performance from ant centre half I've ever seen.

@weskenny 4 жыл бұрын

Paul McGrath is without doubt the best player I have ever seen.

@Jaya365 3 жыл бұрын

Ireland had a world class defensive line up on the 90s

@bk1147 3 жыл бұрын

He was a world class player and beautiful to watch

@Eircom1978 13 жыл бұрын

Awesome Player..........Thanks for putting this together.

@stephenendsor3884 3 жыл бұрын

Arguably Villas Greatest Player

@cafu-thebrazilianalanhutto6835 2 жыл бұрын

Sometimes comments like that can be disrespectful to all the other players that brought us success in other eras and periods but that is a fair shout

@petergraham8510 2 жыл бұрын

Simpley a beautiful man…

@cooldood581 12 жыл бұрын

Great video mate, he's such a hero :)

@johnanthonyp 10 жыл бұрын

I went to Waterstones in Brum after work when I thought an old footballer not remembered would sign his book. Fucking Hell, there was near a thousand waiting queueing round stupid corners.

@hockleyrebelDJ 3 жыл бұрын

Villas best defender EVER

@mattuboyle5891 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks lad..well played

@laurencereid1462 5 жыл бұрын

What a man, player, hero

@paulmclaughlin8038 10 ай бұрын

Tough, honest, clean in the tackle and a tremendous temperament. Was he ever sent off?

@johnmorgan8437 9 жыл бұрын

Legend

@ybill08 12 жыл бұрын

paul mcgrath my lord , paul mcgrath , paul mcgrath my lord . paul mcgrath , paul mcgrath my lord , paul mcgrath , oooooh my lord paul mcgrath

@waynegamble4752 4 жыл бұрын

Quality player and my favourite UTD centre back ever .

@LibertyBhoy 12 жыл бұрын

OOH AAH PAUL MCGRATH!!!

@lorcanfeely6371 2 жыл бұрын

Greatest living Irish man

@keithoneillatsb8os116 4 жыл бұрын

My hero greatest Irish player ever

@jtb1245 3 жыл бұрын

Legend 🌟❤️🇮🇪

@Ryan4469 12 жыл бұрын

He is the ONE!

@shortallliam3142 11 жыл бұрын

1916Rising, Bollox the begrudgers; what a wonderful tribute to a man who gave his all for the green shirt...

@john4592 12 жыл бұрын

great video. if the next few weeks goes well hopefully you can do a similar montage on richard dunne. come on ireland

@Anthony-hu1cz 15 күн бұрын

The best Irish player ever

@ufewl 12 жыл бұрын

legend!

@offcuts4146 4 жыл бұрын

Whata player won everything cant remember him being at fault for a goal propa defender. So glad got to see him play live. Even my dad who is a blue nose used to say he was class

@TroystonB 3 жыл бұрын

What would you pay for McGrath today? There's nobody in England today that could touch him it was effortless for the big man.

@albertross4102 10 жыл бұрын

oohh ahhh

@DaBoyzInGreen 12 жыл бұрын

Forget those bad knees, Paul. WE need YOU in JUNE!

@stevemakinson2222 3 жыл бұрын

meant to say best player!

@stevanroth 5 жыл бұрын

God, nothing else needs to be said.

@dogguyful 3 жыл бұрын

Shyness is such a crippling thing. It can inhibit giants like Paul McGrath. Unfortunately he had to drink alcohol so much to make great public appearances.

@philipglasgow3307 11 ай бұрын

The greatest defender of all time was Paulo Maldini, closely followed by Franco Baresi. In Giants stadium Paul eclipsed them both with Roberto Baggio in is back pocket. Thanks Paul for everything, you thought me to acccept people even when they carry baggage. You thought to accept myself.

@alcoyne3333333333333 2 жыл бұрын

The VVD of his day

@MrPlenty1 Жыл бұрын

Don’t you ever compare him with McGrath. He ain’t on Pauls level

@IrishRu5T 12 жыл бұрын

Good point.I never saw him live on TV or at a match, just some tapes around of him playing for Utd/Villa/Ireland.Performance vs Baggio was as good a defensive display as I've ever seen.I'm referring to his quality tho.On the pitch,overshadowed all the Brits.Same story with Dunne these days.Gimme Richard Dunne over Rio/JT/Jagielka any day.

@martinjames6431 Жыл бұрын

4.26 stops a Baggio missile with his FACE and gets up. Imagine the thirteen months physical therapy, PTSD and sued players that would bring now. Paul just had a pint of the black stuff and went back on the field and outclassed some more

@stephenmurray5014 8 жыл бұрын

o a paul mc grath say o a paul mgrath

@niall679 Жыл бұрын

The black pearl

@roryslaine7896 3 жыл бұрын

Oh ah!

@stephenoconnell1591 Жыл бұрын

Imagine if he was fit

@IrishRu5T 12 жыл бұрын

yeah yeah, im sure that one month in England made him who he was.

@stevemakinson2222 3 жыл бұрын

Saw him play for United in the eighties,he was the player in the team apart from Bryan Robson(who was better than everybody)

@0121zero 12 жыл бұрын

McGrath is definitely up there, not sure about Dunne tho. He's been very average for us the last couple of seasons. Not in Terry or Rio's league for me.

@paradise8876 2 жыл бұрын

.... not many God's in football, Mcgrath was one.

@mrfixit2788 7 ай бұрын

A flawed genius like a few. They tried their best with him e.g. laying a man against a door. But it's similar to me. Would I get more enjoyment from drinking a pint rather than hitting the gym. My 20's were the most exciting and what I miss.

@tonyg368 11 жыл бұрын

Paul Mcgrath deserves a better video than this

@fcr_1991 5 жыл бұрын

6 years later and you haven't produced one of your own?

@IrishRu5T 12 жыл бұрын

um....he's from an orphanage in Dublin......check out his autobiography lad. He was born in Dublin, grew up in orphanages in Dublin and is half Irish half Nigerian. The only decent part of your statement is that he is yes, a lifelong Chelsea fan.

@ggmm6182 4 ай бұрын

He was born in London but everything else you said is true