Fans Vote for Greatest Player at Premier League Clubs
- Tens of thousands of Mail Sport readers participated in a summer vote to select the greatest ever player at each current Premier League club.
- The results revealed Fulham's generational pass master, Leicester's title-winning talisman, and Liverpool's knight who could 'lose his marker in a phone box'.
- Fans' passion for their clubs' legendary players showcased in a unique poll organized by Mail Sport.
In a recent fan poll, Johnny Haynes emerged as Fulham's greatest player, receiving 45.4 percent of the votes. Haynes, celebrated as the finest midfield passer of his era, made history as the first player to earn £100 a week following the abolition of the maximum wage. His 18-year tenure at Fulham solidified the club's status in the First Division during the 1960s, and he played a pivotal role in the team reaching two FA Cup semi-finals. Notably, he scored 14 goals during Fulham's successful European campaign in the 1980/81 season. Clint Dempsey, a World Cup winner and European finalist, garnered 15.6 percent of the votes, but his achievements paled in comparison to Haynes' legacy. Meanwhile, Jamie Vardy was voted Leicester City’s greatest player, surpassing legends like Gordon Banks and Gary Lineker. Vardy's contributions include two promotions, a historic FA Cup victory, and participation in the Champions League. A voter, known as Wolfman80, emphasized Vardy's significant achievements with the club as the reason for his selection. In Liverpool's poll, Kenny Dalglish received 39.4 percent of the votes, while Steven Gerrard followed with 16.7 percent. Dalglish's impact extended beyond his impressive goal tally and trophies; his compassionate response to the Hillsborough tragedy elevated him to a revered status in the club and city. His illustrious career includes winning three European Cups and leading Liverpool to their first League and FA Cup Double.