No argument possible

Martin Peters was the best player, by a distance, to play for Norwich City over the past 50 years - and probably ever.
Memories that stand out - his habit of "ghosting in" to score, but he could do everything. Range of passing, free kicks, and he was a box to box midfielder before the term was invented. As good a header of the ball as I've seen.
My favourite moment - probably from the year we gave up our season tickets in the Main Stand. We had thoroughly outplayed Spurs, but were trailing 1-2. Late on we got a free kick. With everyone thundering their feet, Martin bent a free-kick low round the wall and into the net. Brilliant. Spurs didn't expect it, and neither did Anglia - they covered the match but barely caught the free-kick.
I'd rank him among the top 5 English players of the past half-century.
It was a privilege to grow up watching a master play.
RIP Martin.

Posted By: Winged Eel Creosote on December 21st 2019 at 17:33:30

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No argument possible (NCFC) - Winged Eel Creosote, Dec 21, 17:33:30
- Thanks. I probably saw every home he played for us, but in terms of a tribute.... (NCFC) - Saucerer, Dec 21, 17:53:14
- Thanks WEC, my thoughts entirely (n/m) (NCFC) - Chopper, Dec 21, 17:47:24
- I certainly wouldn't argue with any of that (n/m) (NCFC) - watfordcanary, Dec 21, 17:41:21
- I saw him play a few times but was too young to appreciate it. (NCFC) - Men without hats, Dec 21, 17:36:15
  - Same here.. I didn't appreciate what i was seeing at that age...but relish the memories (NCFC) - promethian1, Dec 21, 17:37:53
    - Me too, don't see many 'world class player's' for Norwich. (NCFC) - Men without hats, Dec 21, 17:53:54

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