Phil Babb: The Best All-Round Footballer Of His Generation

Mark Farrelly
By Mark Farrelly
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In case there was ever any doubt, this 1993 clip of Phil Babb shows how he was the Lionel Messi of his era.

When some people think of Phil, they think no nonsense defending and a man who was willing to put his testicles on the line if it meant stopping a goalscoring opportunity. However what many forget is that Babb was fond of his own moments of attacking wizardry.

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Observe:

And why I say 'all-round' I mean all-round. Here's him playing in goal in seven years later. Didn't even need gloves.

Look it, sure while we're at it, here's him sliding into that goalpost:

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hat-tip: Kevin Oliver Murray

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