Got to be the Lawman for me. We both come from the same area also where Ryan Jack comes from.Spoke with an ex-pro who played in that era against both on many occasions and without hesitation said Jimmy Greaves. Difficult.
Why is it not close? Greaves has a way better scoring record than Law for both club and country.Denis Law, it's not even close.
Why is it not close? Greaves has a way better scoring record than Law for both club and country.
My old man always said if you needed someone to score a goal to save your life he would have picked Greaves .My old man maintains Greaves is still probably the best striker the UK ever produced
Totally agree. Law was a world class footballer. Way better all round than GreavesDon't get me wrong, Greaves was good, but Law was a far better footballer.
The question didn't specify footballer or goalscorer, so I went with footballer.
Don't get me wrong, Greaves was good, but Law was a far better footballer.
The question didn't specify footballer or goalscorer, so I went with footballer.
Correct.Why is it not close? Greaves has a way better scoring record than Law for both club and country.
What is your basis for thinking that?Brian Clough would've been better than both
251 goals in 274 games before career ending injuryWhat is your basis for thinking that?
Check out his scoring record
251 goals in 274 games before career ending injury
Greaves for me, both terrific.Denis Law, it's not even close.
Spoke with an ex-pro who played in that era against both on many occasions and without hesitation said Jimmy Greaves. Difficult.