Noel Whelan (14 Viewers)

Sky Blue Wozza · 2026-01-31T22:25:30+0000

…don’t worry, he hasn’t died! Just trying to add some levity to a depressing Saturday.

Been watching some old DVDs from the 90s (I know, I know). But have we had a more technically gifted player since? Don’t think I appreciated his quality at the time.

Shannerz · 2026-01-31T22:27:51+0000

Hadji.

Sky Blue Wozza · 2026-01-31T22:33:02+0000

Shannerz said:
Hadji.

He was good

Mercian In Anglia · 2026-01-31T22:33:42+0000

Never been able to decide if he meant that chip at Filbert St

Nick · 2026-01-31T22:34:06+0000

Christ. Saw the thread title

Sky Blue Wozza · 2026-01-31T22:36:35+0000

Mercian In Anglia said:
Never been able to decide if he meant that chip at Filbert St

He so did

Mercian In Anglia · 2026-01-31T22:38:23+0000

Sky Blue Wozza said:
He so did

Shannerz · 2026-01-31T22:38:25+0000

Sky Blue Wozza said:
He was good

He was. Possibly the most naturally gifted player I've seen play for us.

Not to say the most effective, but the most technically proficient.

Sky Blue Wozza · 2026-01-31T22:43:14+0000

I think joining the Villa has cast a shadow on Hadji for me. Plus he did go missing a few times during the two seasons he was with us.
Keane was absurdly talented too, but the one season he was with us we didn’t win away.

Whelan was a bit of flawed genius, which I’m always drawn to.

Torquay Sky Blue · 2026-01-31T23:15:50+0000

The Huckerby run and goal against Man U was pretty special. Loved the way he played

Perennial Lurker · 2026-01-31T23:18:38+0000

Whelan was my favourite player of that era , I've always loved watching mavericks .
I don't think he scored to many ordinary goals and scored one of the best goals I've ever seen live .Think it was Middlesbrough at home on a frozen pitch , players playing in astro turf trainers, and he picked it up on the halfway line and beat 5-6 players before scoring .
If he had lead a better off field life he would've played for England

Domo · 2026-01-31T23:19:39+0000

wwasnt he in the running to be our manager at one point? pre-pressley?

JimmyHillsbeard · 2026-01-31T23:21:39+0000

Sky Blue Wozza said:
…don’t worry, he hasn’t died! Just trying to add some levity to a depressing Saturday.

This has been the most unfortunate window since his coming together with Bobby’s in Leamington

Marty · 2026-01-31T23:24:06+0000

Was a fantastic player, I loved him growing up. His volley at Selhurst Park was sublime.

2024/25 League 1 Champs? · 2026-01-31T23:29:53+0000

Marcus Isaias

2024/25 League 1 Champs? · 2026-01-31T23:31:52+0000

Also, I have some stories about Noel Whelan, great as a youngish lad way back when, but looking back now, shocking when you think he was a professional footballer

Sky Blue Wozza · 2026-01-31T23:37:45+0000

2024/25 League 1 Champs? said:
Also, I have some stories about Noel Whelan, great as a youngish lad way back when, but looking back now, shocking when you think he was a professional footballer

Do share

2024/25 League 1 Champs? · 2026-01-31T23:41:29+0000

Sky Blue Wozza said:
Do share

I can’t as it would identify me, and others….

itsabuzzard · 2026-01-31T23:42:31+0000

Shannerz said:
Hadji.

Football can be the beautiful game.

Sbarcher · 2026-02-01T09:28:59+0000

Yes a bit of a dick off the pitch. WGS had some good stories about him.

AFCCOVENTRY · 2026-02-01T09:30:53+0000

Sbarcher said:
Yes a bit of a dick off the pitch. WGS had some good stories about him.

Well he enjoyed a night out in Leamington for sure

CovRes · 2026-02-01T09:56:43+0000

Domo said:
wwasnt he in the running to be our manager at one point? pre-pressley?

I think he applied but said he didn't even hear back from the club.

lord_garrincha · 2026-02-01T10:15:19+0000

As a striker in his first season... he was probably key in keeping us up.

Then dropped deeper to the wings when Hucks was paired with Dion.

Always had time for him... very skilled player & I remember being at Selhurst Park for that wonder goal when we pulled it back against the Dons.

nicksar · 2026-02-01T12:00:32+0000

Shannerz said:
He was. Possibly the most naturally gifted player I've seen play for us.

Not to say the most effective, but the most technically proficient.

Loved Noel very gifted but in terms of technical proficiency I would put Roland Nillson at the top of my list of players I've been privileged to watch in Sky Blue.

PaulPUSB · 2026-02-01T13:30:37+0000

nicksar said:
Loved Noel very gifted but in terms of technical proficiency I would put Roland Nillson at the top of my list of players I've been privileged to watch in Sky Blue.

Agree... his control and posture on the ball was incredible, never panicked just did his job and always found the right pass

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ovduk78 · 2026-02-01T13:42:40+0000

Torquay Sky Blue said:
The Huckerby run and goal against Man U was pretty special. Loved the way he played

Helped by a block by Whelan on a Man Utd defender giving Huckerby the space to run into.
I was at Southend in the LC when Whelan controlled a clearance by Oggy and volleyed an inch perfect pass to maybe Huckerby on the right wing.

Theonlywayisskyblue · 2026-02-01T15:12:13+0000

The goal he scored away to Southampton in 1998 was world class - one touch football ripped Southampton between Dion and Huckerby and Whelan curled it into the top corner first time from about 25 yards. SBA 'It's just like watching Brazil.' Sensational first half performance that night; Le Tissier scored against us of course

ovduk78 · 2026-02-01T15:14:46+0000

Theonlywayisskyblue said:
The goal he scored away to Southampton in 1998 was world class - one touch football ripped Southampton between Dion and Huckerby and Whelan curled it into the top corner first time from about 25 yards. SBA 'It's just like watching Brazil.' Sensational first half performance that night; Le Tissier scored against us of course

Did we win 2-1 with the other a brilliant move & finish by Huckerby?

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