'It was an honour to play for this club' | Full Documentary | Nigel Winterburn | Arsenal Legends
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 28. 05. 2020
- đ3 League titles, 2 FA Cups, 1 League Cup and 1 European Cup Winners' Cup.
We've been blessed with quality, consistent left-backs for decades. Many would argue that the best of those was Nigel Winterburn.
The Midlander served the club for 13 years, holding down a permanent spot in 'The Back Four' during the late 1980s and throughout the 1990s. His professionalism and appetite for the game commanded the respect of fans throughout his Highbury career until his departure in the early months of the 21st century.
At the age of 36, Winterburn left for West Ham with his desire as strong as ever. It was testament to the player's attitude that he sought a club which allowed him to continue plying his trade at the highest level.
Winterburn was originally signed with a view to replacing the aging Kenny Sansom but spent the majority of his debut season in the reserves. He duly impressed and earned the right to fight for a starting berth. It was no easy task, replacing a stalwart like Sansom, yet Nigel met it with distinction.
Although predominantly a defender in a water-tight team, Winterburn was not adverse to bombing forward on the left flank. He did just that, and could finish too. Stunning strikes against Chelsea and Norwich live long in the memory, as does one with his weaker right foot against former club Wimbledon in the closing stages of the 1988/89 championship race.
But his return of 12 goals is dwarfed by the mountain of assists that Winterburn supplied. He was superbly accurate from the byline and had a cute knack of prising open defences with incisive back-to-front passes. His set-piece delivery was perhaps most in evidence when he crossed for Alan Smith to head the first goal on that famous night at Anfield in May 1989.
On the back-foot the twice-capped Englishman was a fierce tackler and had an engine and tactical nous that ensured opposing forwards rarely stole a yard on him.
Winterburn's presence in the 'Double' side of 1998 was well merited and testament to his longevity. He spent the season seemingly defying his increasing years, eliminating signs of vulnerability which had started to creep into his game before the arrival of Arsene Wenger.
Winterburn left north London with three league titles, two FA Cups, a League Cup and a European Cup Winners Cup - and continues to work for the Club in a broadcasting capacity.
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I was on a standard Emirates stadium tour in 2017, where as Nigel was guiding an exclusive tour. I see him near the dug out and instinctively scream from Club level seats "Hello Nigel".. then immediately realised, oops shouldn't have done that. Couple of seconds later, Nigel looks up and says "Hello there". What a moment that was, I was buzzing even on my flight back to India. Brilliant player, true servant to Arsenal football club.. COYG!
Who needs Roberto carlos or Andy Robertson when you have the man, the myth, the legend NIGEL WINTERBURN
Liam Ferguson I remember when I used to see his name on the team sheet, it was simply comforting. I hope that makes sense. Reassurance I guess
Robertson was nowhere near Winterburns skill
Winterburn. What a player. Unbelievable. Arsenal. If you see this, Please keep providing more of these legends documentaries. I would love to see Seaman, Kanu, Vieira, Overmars, Adams, Lauren, Ljungberg, Pires, Campbell, Wreh, OâLeary, Platt, Brady, Merson, Rocastle, Kevin Campbell, Wright and many many more. I would also love to see a documentary about George Graham too as he needs to be mentioned more often. We do not know or we forget as Arsenal fans that Graham used to play for Arsenal as well as be in charge of Arsenal.
Very true
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Rocastle has passed away though how can they do it
They rarely make people now with the attitude, desire and commitment of Nigel.
He was ridiculously underrated by England. A true legend. Always loved. And always in our hearts.
I really hope these mini "series" don't stop. These are the players that made arsenal. This is what we need. We need these type of players again. Keep em' coming Arsenal. Love hearing their insights and their love for our club.
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Absolutely. And there are many more that are real Arsenal Legends...this club has had so many inspiring players, just amazing.
You are so right.100%
Even as a Liverpool fan I love these Arsenal Legends documentaries. Nige, Dicko, Keown, Denis and Henry so far, all fab. Would like a Tony or Wrighty one. Good stuff.
Great to see more ppl watching it... It's a football treasure.. Some videos are just superb.
I'm hoping there are episodes which feature players from the 1970s and earlier, plus a few post-Highbury players. It seems it's very focused on the Graham Era and the two doubles under Wenger
Same here. Iâm a United fan and I can appreciate these documentaries. Watched them all so far. Very well made.
Minus Keown
Congratulations on nearly winning your 19th League title mate. Your team has an incredible manager, great players and deserves to win the league.
Man... his unexpected bullet strike against Chelsea is still fresh in my mind.
He did that a few times for Wimbledon before. Always knew he had it in him
These are proper arsenal players know and respect the club inside out knew what it meant to wear our famous jersey! Winterburn â€
A proper proper legend.
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Criminally underrated by the England National team. Should've played much more for England. Us Gooners know how good he was
Exactly
when I was a kid I never understood why England just didn't pick the back 5 of Arsenal as they were all class together... might have won something too.
@@Zauchi Club politics I suppose. Liverpool and Man Utd wouldn't have liked or stood for it. Stupid, I know but just playing for Man Utd or Liverpool is enough to get into the England squad, whereas if you play for Arsenal you actually have to prove you're worthy even if you're a better player. So many Arsenal players should've been in World Cup and Euro squads in the 90s. Players like Ian Wright, Lee Dixon and Ray Parlour being just a few others
Zauchi I used to think that and Iâm a United fan!!
Stuart Pierce was simply just a better player
We need more characters like Nigel Winterburn in the arsenal coaching squad
Exactly he would give the youngsters a winning mentality
Small club
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@Krish kr7 Let the dogs bark, if the Arsenal is called small club while having 10+ league titles then I shudder to think what S**rs are as a club ( London is red )
Absolute privilege to have this guy represent our great club
Proper legend. A winner yet remains so humble.
Met him in my local shopping centre about 20 years ago still have the autograph to this day.
So underrated.... when people think of arsenal legends they don't think of him but in his prime he was likenhenry
In his prime he was absolutely class, heâs often forgotten by many fans, truly underrated
For 13 years he played his heart out for the club what ever accolades Nigel receives isn't not enough. So deserving to have his place on the Emirates.
Yeeeessssssss finally one of the real true legends of Arsenal I loveeeee Nigel so much beyond even description, he deserved more credit that he actually has and he was a brilliant footballer we love you Nigel
Fantastic servant to The Arsenal and part of arguably one of the best back 4âs ever. Highly underrated too.
It's not an argument because AC Milan had the best back 4
Back in those days the whole Calciopoli scandal would have allowed Mario & Luigi to form Super Mario FC and become a âgreat teamâ capable of breaking records and winning trophies in Italian football.
I absolutely hated the back four at Arsenal with Winterburn, Dixon, Bould and Adams (and then Keown later), but they were some kind of players. Winterburn was superb and as a unit that back four was unreal. Arsenal were lucky to have them.
Edit: Even as a Man United fan, this was a great documentary.
20 days to go..... Countdown begins.
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there will never be another back 4 like dixon, adams, bould/keown and winterburn....forever etched in history of the English game
Lauren, Campbell, Adams, Cole cant be far behind but i agree with you
He was my favourite player till bergkamp came along , legend
Legend
Met Nigel at an Arsenal match a few years back, an absolute gentleman. That legendary back 5 will always be remembered by me, I just wish the defenders we have today could follow in their footsteps.
Respect
What an absolute legend this man was. He was a key part of that famous back four and was a crucial part of our success too. One of the greatest LBs to have ever played for the Arsenal imo. Simply a living legend and an epitome of what it means to play for Arsenal Football Club
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The best Arsenal left back ever! Scored many wicked and important goals! His defensive ability, trophies won and longevity. He is clear of anybody else. One Nigel Winterburn!
A.79 didnât he start as a right back at Arsenal?? As kenny sansome was still left back??
I dunno Sansom was real good
Kenny Sansom was arguably Englands best ever left back,never mind Arsenalâs.
@@cullyx2913 He was great but it's hard to argue for someone that pretty much won no trophies.
Love these documentaries.
loved winterburn had the steel you need to win,could mix it up.
Nigel.What a left back.Legend.
I love the stories about the regular guys, like Nigel, Perry Groves etc. He was an outstanding LB but also humble and a team player. Legend.
George Graham what a legend
Came through from Barnet I think then to Wimbledon where Dave Basset said he was outstanding for 4 seasons and then onto the Arsenal. Amazing.
Seeing you on the team sheet was so comforting. Thank you so much. We love you at Arsenal.
LEGEND!
Legend of the rarest kind - honest, reliable and trustworthy. What a player he was for us. COYG !!
Thank you Nigel you are an Arsenal legend!
So many wonderful memories of me and my friend supporting this wonderful football club I would not change a thing I absolutely love this football club đŽ
As others have said, please keep these 'Legends' films coming, AFC. They are a delight to watch and furnish us with that little bit more about our heroes as well as being a reminder of how lucky we are and have been to follow this club.
So dependable and consistent. Would have been an England mainstay if it wasn't for Pearce and was, IMO, just as good. That whole back 5 should have been the first names on the England team sheet.
Emotional watching this mini series!
When you compare those era of earlier 90s 2000s to today of football, I lose the passion I had for a football. But we still watch no matter where we stand in the table! We are gunners from a miles away!
Nice one Nigel.
winterburn has had that gobstopper since the 80s different class the lad go on nige
Without Viera there would be no Henry. What a combo the sniper and the hitman
Truly enjoyable to watch. More of this.
COYG âȘđŽ
Nigel was a superb LB. He scored some absolute screamers and Iâd rate him higher than Ashley Cole for his achievements and longevity at the club
All time favourite of mine - loved to watch him - so quick and committed
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Thanks for organising this. Very entertaining.
Thx for everything and thx for the memories Nigel!!
Hope Arsenal players watch these documentaries especially the youngsters
Great full back
These guys were hard to beat
on that golden sunny day at highbury in 98 against everton, one of my favourite memories of the day was being in the lower east at highbury when we won the title. And nigel winterburn tearing away like a 18 year old not a 35 year old down the touchline to celebrate in front of us. He felt like one of us, he was a fantastic player and a proper arsenal legend. Humble kind and deserving his status as a all time great at this club. thanks nutty.
Look, these docos come up every time I wake up with CZcams on .... and I love CZcams for it. But we need one for Viera. Please!
Another great documentary. đđ
It was a honour to have you playing for us
What a legend
I love Nigel. He always makes me think of Holly from Red Dwarf.
I've been following the club since 97 and it's nice to see these documentaries but I would love to see more of these about the gunners from the 60s and 70s. Don't know much other than what I read on Wikipedia.
Hope they keep releasing these
Great doc/great player
it so grateful when watch documentary of tony adams
24:12 "He's lobbed Seaman superbly!". Oh, it just never gets old.
What a fantastic player
Il never forget that goal against Chelsea
I havent been born yet when Winterburn started to play for Arsenal, but looking at this documentary now, I think and believe Kieran Tierney can turn out to be another great legend at left back for this amazing football club just like Nigel Winterburn!
What a player.
Loving these legend videos. Can you do parlour next please?
You should do a Parlour documentary. I imagine it would be pretty funny.
Good to watch especially now given the current state the team is in.
Winterburn was a top level player. In international terms he was sandwiched between Sansom and Pearce who were better suited to international football. I would agree he should have been in more squads as the no. 2 LB. A true great of Arsenal Football Club.
Great loyalty to arsenal
Dixon Winterburn were right up there with best FB partnerships. Robertson TAA are better going forward but not defensively. Man U had a few pairings to compete. Neville Heinze were close. Neville Irwin were perhaps the two I would put above them. McKimmie and D Robertson were good at Aberdeen but I never watched them compete at same level. The best I watched though was still Danny McGrain. If he had more speed nobody could have matched him. One of Celtics most undervalued players
As a Liverpool fan and John Barnes obsessive I have a begrudging respect for Arsenal of this era. Had to skip the painful 1989 bit. But Adams Dixon Winterburn Bould Keown stoic tough competitive and all loyal - legends indeed!
Did anyone else find that this video only appeared in their subscriptions videos list when it was already 3 days old?
Anyone watching this is a real one. Itâs sad that the Documentaries about this clubs legends get such little views in comparison to the rest. Sad really
Anyone else struggling to log on their CZcams account on ps4? BTW love these series! đđŽ
Winterburn not sure about the reception he'd get when he came back with West Ham? He clearly doesn't understand how great a player he was for the club. Legend. Also funny how the applause he got made him forget the toss up for ends.
george graham was a master of defence
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Tremendous servant to Arsenal
Pearce was fabulous, but who was the reserve England left back from 88-92? Must have been a hell of a player.
Baller
Scott Gemmill has lobbed Seaman superbly xD
Ray parlour is better than Scot gemmill.
What happened to these legends videos... pls make more
Nigel Rigsby Winterburn
Imagine Nigel Winterburn was the best left back in the world and won a ballon'dor
Tierney in a fifteen years!!!
Slow down
I saw "what an honor it was to play for this club," and I thought it was Aubameyang leaving
Pity he didnt
Man like NIGEL!!
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Id give a testicle or kidney for that Arsenal Adidas away shirt. That home shirt is what Adidas is making next seasons to look like.
great moment i was in robin hood pub in brentwood essex,as soon as scored was all liverpool supporters in pub tables n chairs we ran out lol
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Next.. Lee Dixon!
Done already.
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Spotted a mistake in the video. A caption says that the Man U home win in 91 was the final game of the season, but it was actually the penultimate game.
Ok rain man