Originally Posted by
slack_pie
Some questions to ponder regarding the two outstanding Notts teams of the century:
1. Who is/was the better striker, Langstaff or Hughes?
2. What about Ruben vs Ben Davies?
3. If you had to make a combined 11 from the two teams, who would make the cut?
For me, Hughes is still the best striker and one of the best players I've seen in a Notts shirt. The fact he did it at all levels says everything you need to know. Could Langstaff do the same? Possibly, we'll see. Plus, Hughes was more than a striker, he was a talisman. I doubt we'll ever see another play get the fans going like he did. Certified Notts legend.
Ruben and Davies are/were very different players, so it's hard to compare. They both had a massive impact and were the main creators in two outstanding teams. Davies' delivery was superior, but Ruben's all-round game and creativity on the ball is probably better. Hard to say really, but if we go up and Ruben sticks around, he'll take the crown.
My combined 11:
Kasper
Edwards Lee Cameron
Nemane Palmer Bishop(cpt) Davies
Ruben
Hughes Langstaff
Subs: Slocombe, Thompson, Westcarr, Ravenhill, Rogers, Scott
Manager: LW (with Cotterill as assistant)
I know I've shoehorned Davies in at LWB, but he who cares. WHAT A TEAM.