Genie Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 He was the Stanley Matthews of his era. A one-trick pony, maybe, but at that one trick he was the best in the world.His Range of passing, workrate, dead ball specialist, leader... which of these is his one trick? Top bloke and a Legend. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Probably got us the Olympics as well.I agree. Makes his omission from the GB Football Squad disgusting treatment considering he travelled the world campaigning for it and he still clearly can cut it (but you still never hear him maoning about it). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 He was the Stanley Matthews of his era. A one-trick pony, maybe, but at that one trick he was the best in the world. And a decent guy for someone who is a very rich and idolised celeb. Somebody on the radio last night pointed out that when there was a campaign a few years ago to get Premiership footballers to donate a week's wages to nurses, only 16 agreed to do it; by contrast, Beckham donated ALL his PSG wages to a Paris childrens' home. Probably got us the Olympics as well. He could afford to, his personal wealth is probably 200 million. I think he was one of the best English players of his generation but no way was he a great player. Fergy got rid of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Not for footballing reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 (edited) Fergie also 'got rid' of Ronaldo... Although they would have been silly to turn down £80m.. No point keeping un-unhappy player. Edited May 17, 2013 by AVFCforever1991 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 (edited) I know, but if you think of the United greats he would pro be 11th at best Edwards Best Law Charlton Robson Cantona Giggs Scholes Ronaldo Rooney Beckham Edited May 17, 2013 by PaulC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted May 17, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted May 17, 2013 He was the Stanley Matthews of his era. A one-trick pony, maybe, but at that one trick he was the best in the world. His Range of passing, workrate, dead ball specialist, leader... which of these is his one trick? Dead ball. There were others who were as good (or better) at the rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 (edited) Guess many on here are too young to remember the Brazilian Zico. He was A brilliant dead ball specialist. 52 goals in 72 internationals compared to Beckham's 17 in 115 internationals. Zico was not a forward he was an attacking midfield player. Edited May 17, 2013 by PaulC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 (edited) Juninho Edited May 17, 2013 by AVFCforever1991 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 (edited) He was the Stanley Matthews of his era. A one-trick pony, maybe, but at that one trick he was the best in the world. His Range of passing, workrate, dead ball specialist, leader... which of these is his one trick? Dead ball. There were others who were as good (or better) at the rest. But he's not a 1 trick pony if he is the worlds best at one part of his game and one of the best at others. Edited May 17, 2013 by Tamuff_Villa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 (edited) Juninho yes he was a bit special as well Edited May 17, 2013 by PaulC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pelle Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Oh, I loved Zico. Made me love football as a kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 I loved the Brazilian side of 82. I was so disappointed when Italy beat them. Zico is probably my favourite all time player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HongKongVillan Posted May 17, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted May 17, 2013 He is a good footballer, no doubt, and his professionalism for football was fantastic up to the point wehe decided to retire from it and played in the US. But how and why people seems convince that he is somehow, a top boke? or a nice guy? From what? Not saying he is a JT but why and what has he done to be labelled as a top bloke? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted May 17, 2013 Author VT Supporter Share Posted May 17, 2013 He is a good footballer, no doubt, and his professionalism for football was fantastic up to the point wehe decided to retire from it and played in the US. But how and why people seems convince that he is somehow, a top boke? or a nice guy? From what? Not saying he is a JT but why and what has he done to be labelled as a top bloke? Captained the national side, appears to give 100% every time he plays, his work for the olympic bid and the games themselves, the way he comes across in interviews, donating his entire salary to charity over the past 6 months, I'm sure there's plenty more. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 waddle has claimed he wouldnt get in the top 1k premier league players i think my judgement of him has changed as ive got older, used to think he was a typical overrated utd player, especially when he scored that goal, thought he was all media darling and was one of many who hated him when he got sent off in 98 (id have been 14) glad he left utd and i could view him differently, got a lot of respect for him, think the thick tag is unfair (he's worth £160m he cant be that thick) been great for english football in comparison to some of the muppets we seem to idolise now, should be knighted very shortly IMO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choffer Posted May 17, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted May 17, 2013 Prefer Paul Scholes as, unlike Beckham, Scholes is both shy and retiring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Paul Scholes was a dirty word removed, always hated him, plus he gave up on England way too early. People say Beckham was limited but the only thing I can see was missing from his game was pace, he had everything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PompeyVillan Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Beckham never retired from International football, that's how it should be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Not just lack of pace he couldn't go round players like the real greats of the game. Scholes had a better range of passing and scored more goals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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