I think you’re talking about the obsession with the weather (1976 summer etc).
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You and Piers Morgan, like two peas in a pod.Spigzy wrote: ↑Thu Nov 26, 2020 1:47 pm
Ronaldo?- my personal favourite player of all time. He’ll be breaking records into his 40s. Has done it in every major European league, dragged Portugal to matches they shouldn’t have even got to. Was more inspirational on the sidelines when injured than the national coach.
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Cant disagree with any of this. Subjective to say who was the best, but this nutcase is way, way up there. Love his warmupsSpigzy wrote: ↑Thu Nov 26, 2020 1:47 pmFor what he did at Napoli, Maradona for me is by far the best footballer of all time.
Pele? Superb- only played in Brazil, never tested in Europe. Surrounded by astounding generation of countrymen.
Messi? Genetically modified dwarf, superb nonetheless- probably the most skillful player of all time; only ever played for an already fantastic Barcelona side & disappeared for Argentina when it mattered.
Ronaldo?- my personal favourite player of all time. He’ll be breaking records into his 40s. Has done it in every major European league, dragged Portugal to matches they shouldn’t have even got to. Was more inspirational on the sidelines when injured than the national coach.
Maradona. Single handedly took Napoli from relegation fodder to Serie A champions when there were defenders the likes of Baresi & chums were about & lumps could be kicked out you on pitches that were worse than modern day school pitches. When Argentina needed him most, he turned up and put his hand up to be counted- quite literally. Add the “rogue” side off the pitch, just a guy who brought entertainment to football on & off the pitch. Even Americans probably know his name, that’s how good he was. Especially when he sang Like a Virgin. The sod. RIP.
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Paul Gascoigne is the greatest player of all time, surely?
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Point 1.
So what? A great footballer is great on the world stage, not just in a national league. True, both Maradona and Pele did perform on the world stage, but are you really saying that Pele wouldn't have been a great player if he had played in Europe?
Point 2.
Yes, but on the world stage, both were surrounded by astounding players.
My final points are these:
Pele did NOT cheat. He didn't need to.
Pele did NOT take drugs to enhance his performance.
He didn't need to.
He was simply a better player and a MUCH better person than that nasty piece of mafia-involved work, Maradona.
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Emmm. Awkward.springrain wrote: ↑Sun Dec 06, 2020 6:44 pm
Pele did NOT take drugs to enhance his performance.
He didn't need to.
Great compilation and point well made, his touch and precision were unbelievable
This said Pele respected Maradona and thought highly of his skills
This said Pele respected Maradona and thought highly of his skills
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Little known fact: Pride was a professional baseball player in the black leagues before becoming a country music star.
This song was always on in my house as a kid - my dad loved the man.
Little known fact: Pride was a professional baseball player in the black leagues before becoming a country music star.
And of course, Barbara Windsor, one of the stars of the British Carry on movie series.