Stephen McPhail retires

[Charlie]

http://www.shamrockrovers.ie/news/la...cphail-retires

Hell of a player.
Got to be honest though, didn't realise he was still playing.

[CardiffIrish2]

http://www.shamrockrovers.ie/news/la...cphail-retires

Hell of a player.
Got to be honest though, didn't realise he was still playing.

Great player, top man too. After his cancer scare a few years ago I hope he lives a long and happy life.

[Michael Morris]

#ThankYouMacca | #CardiffCity legend Stephen McPhail has today announced his retirement from professional football. #CityAsOne pic.twitter.com/UXXswEwkry

— Cardiff City FC (@CardiffCityFC) October 22, 2016

[life on mars]

http://www.shamrockrovers.ie/news/la...cphail-retires

Hell of a player.
Got to be honest though, didn't realise he was still playing.

Wonderful player, thanks Stephen for gracing our club ,enjoy the rest of your life you deserve it

[Zenith]

One of the best ball playing midfielders we've had in my lifetime. Only player who comes close is Whittingham, but McPhail had something extra about his passing that was a joy to watch.

Never forget his screamer against Hull after about a minute, and that cracker against Blackpool (I think the last season at Ninian Park maybe)?

[jon1959]

Fantastic player and a really gutsy man the way he dealt with his illness.

Thanks and all the best Macca.

[the other bob wilson]

Fantastic player and a really gutsy man the way he dealt with his illness.

Thanks and all the best Macca.

Agree with all of that, but I would add that he was a really gutsy footballer as well. No matter how badly things were going, he'd always show for the ball and often what followed was top drawer.

[the other bob wilson]

One of the best ball playing midfielders we've had in my lifetime. Only player who comes close is Whittingham, but McPhail had something extra about his passing that was a joy to watch.

Never forget his screamer against Hull after about a minute, and that cracker against Blackpool (I think the last season at Ninian Park maybe)?

It was Ninian Park's penultimate season - the year we reached FA Cup Final.

[Charlie]

One of the best ball playing midfielders we've had in my lifetime. Only player who comes close is Whittingham, but McPhail had something extra about his passing that was a joy to watch.

Never forget his screamer against Hull after about a minute, and that cracker against Blackpool (I think the last season at Ninian Park maybe)?

Wasn't that the legendary Hull stubs game?

[Zenith]

Wasn't that the legendary Hull stubs game?

It was! Hull - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43MdxB-mykg

Blackpool (rubbish camera work) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYdAfkkDm9E

[Vimana.]

When asked to name his City dream-team from players throughout his own tenure, Whitts picked McPhail and said:

"2007-08 Stephen McPhail. No question, Macca has to be in. His ability was scary. He kept the ball as long as he wanted and his range of passing was awesome.

Apart from his ability he is a brilliant guy and I still speak to him regularly."

Stevie Mac was not always popular with all City fans, probably as he had silky skills and employed them with a considered grace.
At that time many fans were looking to see out-and-out blood & thunder.

All the best Macca