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We’re picking two so that’s the immaculate Ronnie McKinnon and one from:- Woodburn, Young, Jackson, Forsyth. Butcher, Gough, Amoruso, Cuellar, Weir. I am too young to realistically assess Young and Woodburn but their repute is massive and we’re entitled to take that into account. The old fellows said Woodburn was the best but they never played together in central defence. Young was the Curtain’s original RB, converting to CH when Woodburn was suspended and serving club and country illustriously. I understand why many are choosing Butcher and Gough and I liked Amo but it’s Ronnie McKinnon and Geordie Young.

Butland, Cantwell, Raskin, Goldson, Danilo, Soutar and Davies all have a value just now from a few million up to around £8 or £9 million depending on how desperate the English club side are who want to buy them. There's also the outside possibility that Matondo, McCausland and Rice could be worth something by the end of the season too. All things considered I think these are disappointing annual figures.

Steele was my kind of defender referees just didn't understand him 😆

Five minutes was enough for Martin Bain to secure the necessary monies for his villa and bijou vineyard adjacent to Sir Duped's. Bitter Vintage Loyal RSC.

Bougherra was a better CH than Boumsong

The merits of Corky was a fairly regular topic for heated discussion between my old man and Grandfather, neither of the two rated him the best. The former loved Ronnie MacKinnon whereas the latter could not see past the Meek(Davie Meiklejohn). I grew up believing Ronnie McKinnon was the epitome of the modern day centre back. He was fleet of foot, could hang in the air and, possessed an innate elegance. His leg break in Lisbon was heartbreaking. A process of elimination ensued. Colin Jackson, Derek Johnstone, Dave Smith and, eventual winner, Tom Forsyth fought it out for a couple of seasons. Bomber was a male model who could head a ball as far as he could kick it. Dave Smith was a Rolls Royce of a player. Signed as a midfielder, he fitted in as Sweeper, either in front or behind. His positional sense ensured his lack of pace was never an issue and range of accurate passing was top of the range. Two of the ECWC winning goals were created by Dave Smith's vision and ability. DJ was a John Charles-esque all rounder and as such he became undervalued in all positions. He turned out as centre half, midfielder and, centre forward for both Rangers and Scotland. Tam Forsyth aka Jaws was Soldier Blue, he tackled, you stayed tackled. This belie his wonderful timing eg the Wembley tackle in '77 against Mick Channon. We move into the late 70s and mentions must be given for Jim Steele - five appearances, five bookings and, five Player of the Season awards. Gregor Stevens was aided by the chain saw he carried on to the field of play. Sandy Jardine played sweeper in '78/'79 season. Craig Paterson dominated, John McClelland only played in the sun and, Dave McPherson endured. Souness arrived as did Butcher, Roberts and, Richard Gough. The Scots international raised in South Africa but born in Sweden was outstanding and his central defensive partnership with John Brown was superb. We went through a dozen stoppers, notable mentions for big Amo, Craig Moore, big Marv', Alan McLaren, Bjorklund and, Petric in the next thirty years. My pairing would be Richard Gough and Ronnie McKinnon.

You're just taking the piss now

Lorenzo Amoruso There have been no other decent centre backs.

Is there a Terry Butcher own goals clip? 😂

Same here

He was only here for 5 minutes, but Boumsong?

As above 😀.

That’s not Gielgud and Olivier, that’s @compo and myself. I’m the young looking one who isn’t too idle to shave.

🤣🤣🤣 He was nowhere near coming even close to Gough or Butcher

Wonderful cameo performance from Brown and Ferguson. Gielgud and Olivier couldn’t have done better.

George Young

Gough and Butcher. Both Immense in the centre of defence. Butcher seemed at the time to be world class. A great season from Cuellar but not here long enough to make the cut.

Spelling mistake Corky I must have been thinking of a cat we had

Alan McLaren, mainly for his record against them, his passing was superb and had a shot that we never exploited enough. Met him at a gig a few years after he retired, he blethered away for ages (let's face it, neither him nor I wanted to see or hear Jobbie Williams). Big Amo next to him. The only CH we've had that headed opposition corners to the centre circle, not the edge of the box.

I was going to pick Valentine and Stanners but those two would have been better in the Pavilion at pantomime season. Corky and Butcher win my vote

Loved it. Well done to whoever came up with that.

Not even a close 3rd I'm afraid.