jimmythomas Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 Seems like a nice guy, but ****, does Beckham have the worst accent ever or what. How'd ya keep a straight face typing that on a messageboard full of Brummies? Heh, true. Beckham could do with a few basic grammar lessons, though, it must be said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunRickyRun Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 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 Bruce, Keane, Schmeichel, Irwin, Vidic, Hughes, Neville even Solskjaer would be ahead of Beckham and Rooney Tommy Taylor would rank very highly as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Rev Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 Duncan Edwards was the best player who ever played the game ever. He died in tragic circumstances at a very young age so nobody has to actually back that up of course, but he was the best player who ever played the game. Ever. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindie Posted May 18, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted May 18, 2013 I always snigger when Edwards is mentioned. Especially when he'd been dead for a few decades by the time the person mentioning him was born. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Rev Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 (edited) James Dean syndrome, innit? It's a morbid and cynical thing to talk about, but when somebody dies young then history automatically turns their potential into proven ability. My generation would have probably talked up Wayne Rooney or Michael Owen as being the best player they had they had ever seen had either died aged 21 like Edwards did. Edited May 18, 2013 by The_Rev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 James Dean syndrome, innit? It's a morbid and cynical thing to talk about, but when somebody dies young then history automatically turns their potential into proven ability. My generation would have probably talked up Wayne Rooney or Michael Owen as being the best player they had they had ever seen had either died aged 21 like Edwards did. Salvador Sanchez is one of the best boxers of all time, lol. But seriously, one of the best featherweights ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 Duncan Edwards was the best player who ever played the game ever. He died in tragic circumstances at a very young age so nobody has to actually back that up of course, but he was the best player who ever played the game. Ever. Bobby Robson described Kevin Beatie as the closest thing to Duncan Edwards. Tragically he career was blighted by injury and now he can barely walk 1/2 a mile and has lived off benefits for years. Best Ipswich player ever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted May 18, 2013 Author VT Supporter Share Posted May 18, 2013 Spent much of his final game in tears, including the moment he was subbed. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81b8zvbZ2bE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villarule123 Posted May 18, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted May 18, 2013 Talk about OTT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Rev Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 James Dean syndrome, innit? It's a morbid and cynical thing to talk about, but when somebody dies young then history automatically turns their potential into proven ability. My generation would have probably talked up Wayne Rooney or Michael Owen as being the best player they had they had ever seen had either died aged 21 like Edwards did. Salvador Sanchez is one of the best boxers of all time, lol. But seriously, one of the best featherweights ever. Boxing is different though. It's an individual sport and in the case of Sanchez, he had already won 10 world title fights before the car crash got him. He had an impressive list of victims too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Man U will sign him in January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted May 21, 2013 Author VT Supporter Share Posted May 21, 2013 Good profile on him yesterday on the Football Ramble. Good reminder of how utterly ridiculous Chris Waddle's comments were. Worth a listen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voinjama Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 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 Bruce, Keane, Schmeichel, Irwin, Vidic, Hughes, Neville even Solskjaer would be ahead of Beckham and Rooney Solskjaer no way. Winning goal in the 99 final but he has not done more for the club then beckham or rooney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted May 21, 2013 Author VT Supporter Share Posted May 21, 2013 Beckham > Solksjaer, Rooney, Irwin and Neville Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 Seems like a nice guy, but ****, does Beckham have the worst accent ever or what. How'd ya keep a straight face typing that on a messageboard full of Brummies? Doe talk saft ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 (edited) whatever people think of his off the pitch lifestyle, on the pitch he was a very good player/captain for our country who always gave it everything he had, and genuinely looked honoured and proud to pull on a England shirt. Should he be remembered as one of the games truly great players? Well not imo, but for the reasons given above I'll remember him fondly and wish him well in his retirement. Edited May 26, 2013 by av1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legov Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 So apparently people were hurt in a stampede yesterday while trying to catch a glimpse of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaajax Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 So apparently people were hurt in a stampede yesterday while trying to catch a glimpse of him. If you're that obsessed with Beckham you deserve to be trampled. I hope they were wearing track spikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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