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  1. Mr. Slippyfist

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    Who was the better player? Paul McStay or Paul Lambert?
     
    Mr. Slippyfist, Aug 25, 2016
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  2. Shaun

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    Paul McStay all day long

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    Shaun, Aug 25, 2016
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  3. moravcik1888

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    Theres no competition here...Paul McStay by a mile.
     
    moravcik1888, Aug 25, 2016
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  4. Random Review

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    I liked Paul Lambert but agree with you here.
     
    Random Review, Aug 25, 2016
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  5. Tomas

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    Silly question, McStay by a mile.
     
    Tomas, Aug 25, 2016
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  6. GazF1888

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    For those who watched us in the 80's and early 90's, when did McStay peak? Seems to me around the Centenary Year? Who would he be capable of playing for today?

    I first saw him in 95 under Tommy Burns but he was a bit of a spent force by then, could still see his qualities though.
     
    GazF1888, Aug 25, 2016
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  7. Sonny7

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    Lambert was superb but have to say McStay.

    But if the question included the three Paul's.. I'd have to say Paul Telfer
     
    Sonny7, Aug 25, 2016
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  8. Marty McFly Whoa, this is heavy Gold Member

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    Marty McFly, Aug 25, 2016
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  9. GazF1888

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    Think even a 44 year old Paul Telfer could have put in a better shift than Janko the other night :smiley-laughing002:

    McStay was certainly the better player but Lambert's CV is superior as he won the Champions League with Dortmund while The Maestro ignored offers from abroad, he was probably too dedicated to Celtic and it hampered his career. McStay winning the Double in 88 is matched by Lambert stopping the 10 a decade later.
     
    GazF1888, Aug 25, 2016
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  10. ILoveTheCeltic

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    Think McStay always played well from his first game really, since his debut when he was 17 he basically started every game since, played 678 games yet was only used as a sub about 4 times.

    His peak was probably 1982-1992. Best years probably 1982-1986.
     
    ILoveTheCeltic, Aug 25, 2016
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  11. dbhoy72

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    Paul McStay by a mile.

    Lambo was a terrific player too, but for me there is no comparison.
     
    dbhoy72, Aug 25, 2016
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  12. Just Kieran Gold Member Gold Member

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    Didn't see McStay at his best, but I'd still have to put him ahead of Lambert in talent terms. Maestro is a Celtic legend.

    Lambert was a great captain for us and part of a quality side.
     
    Just Kieran, Aug 25, 2016
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  13. StPauli1916 Gold Member Gold Member

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    McStay for me.
     
    StPauli1916, Aug 25, 2016
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  14. PaulM1888 Moderator Moderator

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    Lambert, the Champions League winner.
     
    PaulM1888, Aug 25, 2016
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  15. FrankMcCallum

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    Didn't see Paul McStay unfortunately. But I've seen about 3 players at Celtic who can be considered close to world class (plus the obvious one who was world class) and Lambert was one of them. Quality player.
     
    FrankMcCallum, Aug 25, 2016
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  16. wulliebad

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    i voted paul.
     
    wulliebad, Aug 25, 2016
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  17. Sean Daleer Ten Thirty Gold Member

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    Lambert was an amazing player but in his pomp, The Maestro was on another level entirely.
     
    Sean Daleer, Aug 25, 2016
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  18. Gabriel Beidh an lá linn Gold Member

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    McStay
     
    Gabriel, Aug 25, 2016
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