Question Who is better, Cresswell or Barrett?

[Gridelet's contact lens]

With the upcoming clash of the Thames Estuary Derby, it occurs to me that it will be a fine opportunity to compare the on bald goal scoring centre back with an ex bald goal scoring centre back. Who would you rather have?

To nail my colours to the mast, I truly believe that Cresswell is a better all round footballer and I am delighted and amazed Rotherham (or rather that squat criminal Manager Evans) did not want to keep him.
Barrett was a fine player for us, but was found out (as was others) at Championship level, but Cresswell could do better than League 2, of course with us.

 

[Shrimper2thecore]

Cresswell ahead of Barrett now for sure.

The old Barrett v Cresswell now is tought though.

 

[Davros]

Both equal in an attacking sense, but i feel that Cresswell is the better defender and makes better decisions

 

[Jam_Man]

I never judge any defender on goals.

Defending Cresswell is better than Barrett who I loved, yet too many games he had to resort to octopus arms to handle bigger attackers.

 

[Neil 24]

cresswell for me i believe he good enough for championship i really do

 

[Paddington Blue]

Cresswell is great for us now but I think some people have short memories as Barrett was one of the key players who took us up to the championship

 

[dannypav]

cresswell for me i believe he good enough for championship i really do

Yeah but keep that quiet eh:winking:

 

[South Bank Hank]

cresswell for me i believe he good enough for championship i really do

Just don't see it myself.

Cresswell for me but, much as I loved and currently enjoy what they've brought to our respective teams, I think League 1 would be the highest level for their capabilities. Good players, loved/love having them at Southend but, for me, neither of them have ever been or would ever be Championship material.

 

[Ozzer]

With the upcoming clash of the Thames Estuary Derby, it occurs to me that it will be a fine opportunity to compare the on bald goal scoring centre back with an ex bald goal scoring centre back. Who would you rather have?

To nail my colours to the mast, I truly believe that Cresswell is a better all round footballer and I am delighted and amazed Rotherham (or rather that squat criminal Manager Evans) did not want to keep him.
Barrett was a fine player for us, but was found out (as was others) at Championship level, but Cresswell could do better than League 2, of course with us.

What are you trying to do, give AB even more of an incentive to prove a point? He lives in the town for God's sake and no doubt reads SZ. If you are going to start a thread like this do it after the match ffs.

 

[OldBlueLady]

What are you trying to do, give AB even more of an incentive to prove a point? He lives in the town for God's sake and no doubt reads SZ. If you are going to start a thread like this do it after the match ffs.

Lol, yes, he still lives not far from us! Loved Adam to bits while he was here, be interesting to see how his legs are holding up in comparison to Cressy. I always say Cressy is like Adam on steroids....he's just a bit broader and a bit taller and I think, a bit stronger! Both excellent players, and still failing to understand how the fat **** at Rotherham let Cressy go!

 

[BrettieAngell]

Quote from Barrett taken from Twitter.

"Basically we're both just bald and play in the same position!"

 

[Gridelet's contact lens]

I do hope he does and it distracts him, more hopefully he will be worried about Britt speeding past him...

 

[Shrimpers are Magic]

Wasn't Adam written off before the away game where he turned in a great performance? You honestly think Adam Barrett isn't desperate to turn in a great performance tomorrow? Think again, top top player at this level.

 

[Massimo Giovanni]

Cresswell is great for us now but I think some people have short memories as Barrett was one of the key players who took us up to the championship

I believe Barratt answered the poll himself today.

 

[Sea-Sea-Seasider]

Anyone see how Barratt reacted to the goal and full time whistle?

 

[tia]

I thought Barrett had a good game today,he certainly knows how too get away with his grappling tactics! Still a very good centre back at this level.

 

[WESTY_SUFC]

I hate to say this but a past it Barrett was way better than Cresswell today. Not comparing him to the old Barrett who ripped through this division. How such short memories have been proved such wrong!

Yorkshire Blue care to air your opinion? Didnt we have 4 better center backs last season in your opinion?

 

[Billy Bests boot laces]

I hate to say this but a past it Barrett was way better than Cresswell today. Not comparing him to the old Barrett who ripped through this division. How such short memories have been proved such wrong!

Yorkshire Blue care to air your opinion? Didnt we have 4 better center backs last season in your opinion?

Personally thought that Adams best season with us was the 2004-05 one, when he scored double figure goals (mostly headers), and covered every inch of the pitch in the LDV final against Wrexham. (And was also unlucky not to score with a diving header).

 

[adambarrettismyfather]

cresswell wins for me purely because he is taller

 

[davewebbsbrain]

cresswell wins for me purely because he is taller

Best you change your username then