A lot of it is also dependent on how you watched your football when growing up. Most of us are EPL centric cause that's what we had.
I used to chase down anything I could see when Zidane and Fat Ronnie were playing.
I refuse to believe there has ever been a better pure striker than Fat Ronnie.
3 diff leagues, international level. Bloke dominated all of it.
Just loved watching him play.
also an indicator of how difficult this is, Ronaldinho was pretty much untouchable as the biggest star in world football for a few years there and not many have him in their teams (he only made my 2nd XI and I'm a huge fanboy).
Ronaldinho is a genius. Would have to go close to one of the most talented players ever.
As with you I rated Fat Ronny no 1
When you look at a frontline with Griff Messi CR7 and Zidane there just ain't the room for Ronaldinho. Given time though I think Neymar Jr will actually surpass Ronaldinho by the time his career is done and dusted
I couldn't put Ibra in there despite having great love for the bloke such is the tightness for spots
Think he changed the game with his tricks. Certainly brought that freestyle component to the game. He was a magician with some of the stuff he could do. His highlights reel is definitely good viewing.Originally Posted by Macca;189***
Not sure he has the in game impact as some of the above though. Definitely revolutionised the game though in my opinion in terms of skill moves to beat players.
My father said the best player he ever played against was Stanley Matthews. He said there was absolutely no way to telegraph his movement. I've talked to a few blokes over the years that played alongside Matthews as well and most of them think he's the best that ever played the game.
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I think he was also the first player I ever saw who had a real 'joy' for the game.
Bloke was always smiling and laughing, even when things didn't go well.
It was impossible to not enjoy watching him.
Bernabeau gave him a standing O after he ripped them a new ass one time. I just remember seeing it going "holy **** football doesn't have to be all miserable and well 'ard".
(Again this was from watching too much EPL god damn it Roy Keane you miserable ****ing prick).
I swear to Griff seeing blokes like Ronnie embrace the amazing opportunities they had changed my perception on a lot of things in my life.
Yes played against him in 1958 when Matthews was old and well past his best. I can't remember though if the old boy was playing for NSW or St George Budapest at the time. Tommy Garret was also playing at the time [ former Blackpool / England player] - oldman and Tommy played each other again many years later - only in Billiards not football. Tommy won both times.... easily.
I'm guessing people here would know who Tommy Garret was ? He retired from professional football in the early 60's and played in Newcastle I think for Mayfield FC.
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https://www.foxsports.com.au/video/f...-britos!639928
My goodness that is a terrible tackle.
Now this is interesting..
http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/41444085
Arsenal v Liverpool on Christmas Eve night - can't see Scousers travelling in numbers surely.
And what about us here? Sure it will be live at a good time Christmas morning but what chance have you got of watching it in peace with all the Chrissy morning hoohaa?
It's a ridiculous scheduling decision.
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United’s grey kit make everyone look like they got fat little beer bellies.
I don't know what the stupidest thing is I have seen the last week
The dumb **** at the Socceroos trying to start a Your Not Going to Russia Anymore chant in the 113th minute at 2-1 up
Or
Jets fans singing we are top of the league at 3-1 up on the Gypo Coast with ample time for us to **** it up
Or
That Klopp is absolutely perplexed and surprised that Mourinhio can park the bus
I think Klopp really is the dumbest