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  1. 02-12-2010 07:37 AM #1
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    Greatest European player?

    Pele and Maradona are usually the 2 main names in regards to the best ever footballers. But who do you think would be the best ever European player?

    Cruyff, Best, Beckenbauer, Puskas, Platini...list could go on.

    Who is your pick?
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  2. 02-12-2010 07:40 AM #2
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    Of players i have actually watched then it would have to be Zindeine Zidane, the guy was just absolute class.

    Although my Dad would argue to the death that Eusebio was the finest European player to grace a football field.
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  3. 02-12-2010 07:43 AM #3
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    Zidane for me, with Platini a close second.

    But also a mention for the greatest Frenchman of them all, Le God

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  4. 02-12-2010 07:51 AM #4
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    best [and pele agrees]
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    Quote Originally Posted by erin go bragh View Post
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    best [and pele agrees]
    And so do I
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ollie Reed View Post
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    Pele and Maradona are usually the 2 main names in regards to the best ever footballers. But who do you think would be the best ever European player?

    Cruyff, Best, Beckenbauer, Puskas, Platini...list could go on.

    Who is your pick?

    puskas
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  7. 02-12-2010 07:58 AM #7
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    I had the great privilege of seeing Puskas in the flesh in 1964 at Easter Road. Well past his best but just to see him play is one of my greatest footballing memories.

    Mind you, we beat them 2 - 0 with Pat Quinn and Peter Cormack doing the business. Happy days.

    The 'galloping major' will do for me.
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  9. 02-12-2010 08:31 AM #9
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    Got to be Best (at his best). I take it that your not counting Nish as a European.
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    I would never have Maradona in among those great names. He was a gifted footballer with a poor temperament, unreliable and a cheat. With all the crap in his life, even while still playing, he was an all round bad egg.

    As for the greatest I think its always difficult to compare players from different eras. Different styles; different opponents to be compared with; different everything even as fundamental as boots and balls!

    So if Pele was good then how much better would he be now with better playing surfaces, tackling not as fierce, more comfy boots and more responsive balls ()?

    Leave them all as the greatest of their time.
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  11. 02-12-2010 08:41 AM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ollie Reed View Post
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    Pele and Maradona are usually the 2 main names in regards to the best ever footballers. But who do you think would be the best ever European player?

    Cruyff, Best, Beckenbauer, Puskas, Platini...list could go on.

    Who is your pick?


    Has to be PUSKAS for me
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  12. 02-12-2010 09:03 AM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jack View Post
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    I would never have Maradona in among those great names. He was a gifted footballer with a poor temperament, unreliable and a cheat. With all the crap in his life, even while still playing, he was an all round bad egg.

    As for the greatest I think its always difficult to compare players from different eras. Different styles; different opponents to be compared with; different everything even as fundamental as boots and balls!

    So if Pele was good then how much better would he be now with better playing surfaces, tackling not as fierce, more comfy boots and more responsive balls ()?

    Leave them all as the greatest of their time.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Geo_1875 View Post
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    Got to be Best (at his best). I take it that your not counting Nish as a European.
    Go and give the Nish digs, especially on a thread not in any way related to him, a ****ing rest eh?
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  14. 02-12-2010 09:10 AM #14
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    Quote Originally Posted by .sean. View Post
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    Go and give the Nish digs, especially on a thread not in any way related to him, a ****ing rest eh?
    think you need to chill oot a bit.....i thought that was funny!

    Tortolano for me...Zidane in second
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  15. 02-12-2010 09:13 AM #15
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    Matthaus for me.
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    Andres Iniesta is making a good race at this title in the coming years - a sensational midfielder who is often overlooked because of the sheer array of talent in the Barcelona and Spain sides.

    Class personified, with the honors roll to support it:

    5 Spanish leagues
    4 Spanish super-cups
    2 Champions League victories
    UEFA Super Cup
    FIFA World Club
    European Championship
    World Cup Championship

    And he's still only 26!
    Madness, as you know, is a lot like gravity. All it takes is a little push.
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    Quote Originally Posted by HUTCHYHIBBY View Post
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    Matthaus for me.
    Great shout, what a player he was

    Maradona talks about him being his toughest opponent in his book so the boy clearly had something about him
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  18. 02-12-2010 09:49 AM #18
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ollie Reed View Post
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    Pele and Maradona are usually the 2 main names in regards to the best ever footballers. But who do you think would be the best ever European player?

    Cruyff, Best, Beckenbauer, Puskas, Platini...list could go on.

    Who is your pick?
    STANTON, could play midfield or central defence.
    Tommy Docherty stated he was better than Bobby Moore at sweeper.

    A Gladiator compared to todays cisses.

    "keep the faith"
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  19. 02-12-2010 09:50 AM #19
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    Quote Originally Posted by The Story So Far... View Post
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    Andres Iniesta is making a good race at this title in the coming years - a sensational midfielder who is often overlooked because of the sheer array of talent in the Barcelona and Spain sides.

    Class personified, with the honors roll to support it:

    5 Spanish leagues
    4 Spanish super-cups
    2 Champions League victories
    UEFA Super Cup
    FIFA World Club
    European Championship
    World Cup Championship

    And he's still only 26!
    If it was a best double act then Xavi and Iniesta would be right up there. In fact throw in Busquets and you have a perfect trio.
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  20. 02-12-2010 09:52 AM #20
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    I watched Messi the other night and found him to be outstanding

    he is world class and is up there with the names already mentioned.
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    Could Dalglish break in to this side?

    Zoff

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    Quote Originally Posted by The Story So Far... View Post
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    Andres Iniesta is making a good race at this title in the coming years - a sensational midfielder who is often overlooked because of the sheer array of talent in the Barcelona and Spain sides.

    Class personified, with the honors roll to support it:

    5 Spanish leagues
    4 Spanish super-cups
    2 Champions League victories
    UEFA Super Cup
    FIFA World Club
    European Championship
    World Cup Championship

    And he's still only 26!
    Great player.

    For me though Xavi is the best player in the world at the moment , Messi may have more natural ability but for his influence on games Xavi for me is incredible.
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    Quote Originally Posted by HUTCHYHIBBY View Post
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    Matthaus for me.
    He was once linked with the Hibs job was he not?
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    Zidane for me, with roberto Baggio not too far away, if only he could have taken penaltys although he was injured
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    Raul would be in there somewhere. Now in the twilight of his career.
    Space to let
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    Quote Originally Posted by hibiedude View Post
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    I watched Messi the other night and found him to be outstanding

    he is world class and is up there with the names already mentioned.
    Absolutely, but he's not European
    Madness, as you know, is a lot like gravity. All it takes is a little push.
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    Quote Originally Posted by .sean. View Post
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    He was once linked with the Hibs job was he not?
    He could probably still get a game.
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