Frank Mcdougall V Duncan Shearer

[ericblack4boss]

thought it might be interesting match up to ex players against each other and find out from folks who they thought was betre we will start with the two above.

 

For me this is a tough one with out doubt Frank was an out and out striker an absoulute predator in the box but to be fair that also describes Shearer,

 

the teams they played in were different McDougall had Black and Stark supporting, with service from Weir,

 

Shearer was part of what i maintain was the best front four the club ever saw together Jess, Booth and Paatelainen all played alongside Shearer often all together they were backed up by Mason and Bett andso for me i cant split them just a pity we only had McDougall for a short spell before his career was cut short

[daytripping]

Got to be Frank, just a lethal finisher, up there with the best, his 4 goals against Celtic will live with me forever, he destroyed them.

 

Would have Shearer in my squad every day ahead of him though, one was a reliable grafter trying to make the best of a somewhat limited talent, the other is someone who had natural talent in abundance but obviously had major off field problems.

[RUL]

Did you not post this thread before? Sure it's been on here recently.

[tightbreeks]

I preferred the blonde bomber macdougall, it's a damn shame he didn't get much of a sniff with Scotland.

 

Archibald, he's a legend in Barcelona, that's no mean feat.

[Crossbow]

Frank in his pomp was the superior striker; that is not to belittle Duncan, one of our greats.

 

In my opinion.

[Ke1t]

Frank McDougall.

[sheepiekev]

A lot of folk on here won't have seen McDougall given it was best part of 30 years ago he signed.

[tightbreeks]

got to be few highlights on you tube, he had bit of the van bastens about him.

[sheepiekev]

got to be few highlights on you tube, he had bit of the van bastens about him.

Did Van Basten like a drink, a fag, and a gamble as well?

[ollie1903]

Not to belittle Shearer's contribution and ability in any way, but an absolute no brainer for me. McDougall any day of the week.

[sheepiekev]

Not to belittle Shearer's contribution and ability in any way, but an absolute no brainer for me. McDougall any day of the week.

Completely agree.

You'll get a split here in the vote most likely.

The younger ones will go for Shearer, the others of a certain vintage will pick McDougall.

 

As you say, that's not to demean Shearer, as he'd be ideal in the current team alongside McGinn.

[tightbreeks]

van basten loved a bit of double zero, or white widow.

[barassie_afc]

No comparison , for me the list of great strikers would be

 

Eric Black

Hans

Mcdougall

Mcghee

Archibald

Shearer

[RTYD]

thought it might be interesting match up to ex players against each other and find out from folks who they thought was betre we will start with the two above.

 

For me this is a tough one with out doubt Frank was an out and out striker an absoulute predator in the box but to be fair that also describes Shearer,

 

the teams they played in were different McDougall had Black and Stark supporting, with service from Weir,

 

Shearer was part of what i maintain was the best front four the club ever saw together Jess, Booth and Paatelainen all played alongside Shearer often all together they were backed up by Mason and Bett andso for me i cant split them just a pity we only had McDougall for a short spell before his career was cut short

McDougall

[OddJob]

Sadly too young to remember McDougall but my old lady said he was an outstanding striker. I've seen the clips of him destroying the Old Firm and his hatrick away to Tynecastle and without a doubt looked superb in those clips.

 

Shearer was immense too. Strong and had a fair strike on him too

 

So i can't comment as never saw McDougall play in person

[boboisared]

Sadly too young to remember McDougall but my old lady said he was an outstanding striker. I've seen the clips of him destroying the Old Firm and his hatrick away to Tynecastle and without a doubt looked superb in those clips.

 

Shearer was immense too. Strong and had a fair strike on him too

 

So i can't comment as never saw McDougall play in person

[OddJob]

 

Meant to say can't vote

[sheepiekev]

No comparison , for me the list of great strikers would be

 

Eric Black

Hans

Mcdougall

Mcghee

Archibald

Shearer

No Joe Harper, our record goalscorer?

[Kilkito]

I don't think anyone can make a decent case for Big Dunc having more talent than McDougall. I never got to see much of McDougall, him other than in videos, love his goal against Hearts at Tynecastle when he takes it on the volley without changing stride.

Its a bit unfair on Big Dunc though, he was a fantastic signing for us, a great player, always rose to the occassion in the big games against the Huns, and a true gent off the pitch with a real affection for the Dons.

I'd definitely say Dunc is a true Dons legend!

[boboisared]

No Joe Harper, our record goalscorer?

Maybe before Barassies times?

[RTYD]

No comparison , for me the list of great strikers would be

King Joey

Eric Black

Hans

Mcdougall

Mcghee

Archibald

Shearer