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He was the greatest until Messi came along. He got there with an internal fire and stubborn whimsy that he brought into everything he did - for better or worse.
I count myself lucky to have seen him play on TV a few times in the early 90s.
But I also count myself lucky that I didn't really have to grapple with the shitty things he did.
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Posted 26 November 2020 - 11:57 AM
Genius on the field, but a complete shitshow off it.
I think the phrase I heard most from others today in reference to his death was "Didn't he die ages ago?".
I must admit I didn't give him good odds of making 60 even 10-20 years ago.
I think the phrase I heard most from others today in reference to his death was "Didn't he die ages ago?".
I must admit I didn't give him good odds of making 60 even 10-20 years ago.
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Posted 26 November 2020 - 09:03 PM
yeah, as awful as it sounds, I'm amazed he made 60.
still a genius on the pitch in his day
still a genius on the pitch in his day
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Posted 27 November 2020 - 06:16 PM
Before my time, but what highlights I've seen of him, I'm not of the opinion Maradona was so exceptional that he is considered having such separation in talent from the other greats.
Also, cocaine is a hell of a drug.
Also, cocaine is a hell of a drug.
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Posted 27 November 2020 - 08:08 PM
He was a great in a time of a lot of average players yes, but he would have shone in the current game too, maybe even better with modern training and management to keep him on the rails
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Posted 28 November 2020 - 07:54 PM
Macros, on 27 November 2020 - 08:08 PM, said:
He was a great in a time of a lot of average players yes,
This seems a bit of a stretch.
But also set highlights to one side and consider the wins with Argentina and Napoli, which are almost universally acknowledged to be him lifting fairly average sides to success.
Also, this anecdgote.
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Posted 29 November 2020 - 11:37 AM
VAR seriously needs to fuck off.
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Posted 16 December 2020 - 09:47 PM
What a header by Bobby Chompers. Fuck that guy.
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Posted 26 December 2020 - 06:57 PM
Any of the festive fixtures pique your interest? The yuletide period is usually rather cracking, yeah? It's also about the time during the campaign where the rubber meets the road and we get some separation too, yeah?
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Posted 30 December 2020 - 07:39 PM
Tottenham vs Fulham match cancelled today? Didn't get the details. I'm guessing it is Covid? Is that the case?
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Posted 30 December 2020 - 08:04 PM
Dont think they'll be far off suspending the prem league. Which will have knock on effects for the Euros. Something is going to have to give...
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Posted 30 December 2020 - 11:51 PM
League announced a no suspension continuation tonight
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Posted 13 January 2021 - 07:30 AM
You lot be slippin'. You're letting Man United sit atop the table.
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Posted 13 January 2021 - 09:06 AM
As nature intended.
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Posted 13 January 2021 - 01:42 PM
Too many soft draws and slack performances from us
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Posted 25 January 2021 - 05:44 PM
Frank Lampard sacked at Chelsea.
Chelsea probably rates as my most hated side, but I rather liked Lampard. A year and a half he had a go at the job. Pressure is on to get results, but it seems as if Chelsea club and culture he was allowing to settle in was mid-table mediocrity. Unacceptable for that club in the long run.
Chelsea probably rates as my most hated side, but I rather liked Lampard. A year and a half he had a go at the job. Pressure is on to get results, but it seems as if Chelsea club and culture he was allowing to settle in was mid-table mediocrity. Unacceptable for that club in the long run.
