Not all of the most iconic Premier League figures are shown by Mercurial’s talent and goalscoring feats. There were also plenty of villains and ugly scenes for all the heroes and memorable moments that I enjoyed on these coasts since the 1992/93 season.
Long before the era of VAR and disciplinary clampdowns, players run away with all sorts. They didn’t necessarily escape the red cards or punishment, but their commitment to being hated was still unwavering.
Express Sports ranks nine of the most hated Premier League players in competition history. Of course, some people are unlucky to miss out, but for the wrong reasons alone, the streets never forget those who are not.
No, I don’t know how Diego Costa missed either…
No.9 – Vensachar:
Ben Thatcher played in the 209 Premier League at Wimbledon, Tottenham, Leicester, Charlton and Manchester City, winning over 40 yellow cards and four red cards. Still, his decisive moment escaped his fire.
While playing for City, that elbow at Portsmouth’s Pedro Mendes in 2006 was essentially a robbery. The incident contaminated Thatcher’s reputation forever and solidified his place as a crowd villain.
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No. 8-Robby Savage:
Whether it was God’s light on the scene, constant fouls, long blonde hair, or rog haughtyness, Robbie Savage was the ultimate Premier League pantomime villain. It’s a huge achievement considering he was never actually sent in his 346 top flight game.
The way he designed his travels from the city of Birmingham was the classic s**thhousery. He officially joined Blackburn Rovers, citing the need to approach his family.
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No. 7 – Luis Suarez:
Arrived with a reputation for chewing and diving and started doing it in 3.5 years at Liverpool. For the right measure, there was also an eight-match ban after being found guilty of racially abusive Patrice Evra.
Right or wrong, his club stood by him, even at their own disadvantage against the infamous T-shirt stunts. Suarez rewarded them by trying to design a refusal to Arsenal before leaving Barcelona for the opportunity he first got.
Incidentally, through that, he enjoyed the hatred of the opposite, creating the greatest personal Premier League season of all time in 2013/14. But that’s not the purpose of this list.
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No. 6-Roy Keene:
Just respecting Roy Keene’s leadership skills and his prime year abilities will prevent him from lowering this list.
Today, Keene can become a hilarious caricature of herself as a critic. On his performance day, he was lucky enough to have only seven red cards in his name, an offensive and offensive hothead. As if Manchester City fans needed an excuse to hate him, Alfie Inge Haaland’s tackle loved him little by none other than city fans. His subsequent autobiography did not love him to anyone.
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No. 5-Craig Bellamy:
He was now considered a clear international manager, but once considered Gobbie, spoiled and responsible.
Craig Bellamy scored for eight Premier League teams and fell just like all of them. There was also frequent discussion with teammates and managers, as if whining at the referee and snipers on teammates weren’t bad enough.
In Liverpool, he attempted to attack his infamous teammate John Arne Lees at a golf club and face manager Graham Soons in Newcastle. Whether you were with him or not, he troubled you.
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