Dwight Yorke vs Marvin Andrews
Trinidad & Tobago against Trinidad & Tobago. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Dwight Yorke
Trinidad & Tobago · 1999–2006 · CM
- Almanac rating
- 86
- Rank in Trinidad & Tobago
- #1 of 33
- Clubs
- Aston Villa, Manchester United, Blackburn Rovers
Trinidad and Tobago's first World Cup match ended goalless against Sweden in June 2006, and the 34-year-old captain, playing in front of his own back four, was named man of the match. The treble with Manchester United in 1999, 29 goals in all competitions that season and a share of the Premier League Golden Boot, the Intercontinental Cup, a League Cup with Aston Villa, an A-League title with Sydney FC, and 123 Premier League goals in total. Career record: club career at Aston Villa, Manchester United, Blackburn Rovers.
Marvin Andrews
Trinidad & Tobago · 2004–06 · CB
- Almanac rating
- 78
- Rank in Trinidad & Tobago
- #9 of 33
- Clubs
- Raith Rovers, Livingston, Rangers
Andrews tore a cruciate ligament in his first season at Rangers, turned down the operation, missed one League Cup tie and was back the next week, and Ibrox took to playing "I'm a Believer" whenever he won man of the match. Scottish Premier League and League Cup double in 2005, the League Cup with Livingston in 2004, 101 caps for Trinidad and Tobago, and a 2006 World Cup the knee finally cost him. Career record: club career at Raith Rovers, Livingston, Rangers.
The verdict
The almanac puts Dwight Yorke ahead by 8 rating points, 86 against 78.
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