Nedved to retire

enghuei · 8th May 2008, 23:05

Nedved's set to retire

Juventus midfield veteran Pavel Nedved has hinted that he will announce his retirement within the next few days.

With his contract in Turin expiring at the end of the season, the 35-year-old’s future has been unclear.

While the former Lazio man remains an important performer for the Old Lady, it seems that he is ready to hang up his boots.

“I will end the uncertainty very soon,” the Czech international said at a benefit dinner in Chivasso last night.

“There comes a moment when it is right to say enough is enough because the head can’t keep doing it, even if the body can.

“But this is the right time to leave the game, with Juventus back in Europe. At the start of the season I wouldn’t have believed that we could finish third, but it was an excellent campaign and a great achievement.”

Nedved retired from international football after a friendly against Serbia in August 2006, but he has been urged to return to the Czech side for Euro 2008.

“Several of my Czech teammates have called me to ask me to play and I can’t just say no right now. So I am thinking about it,” the Bianconeri hero concluded cryptically.

__________________________

The best player that I have ever seen who is comfortable with both feet.

Bought to replace Zidane, and replaced Zidane he did.

Legend.

crappycraperson · 8th May 2008, 23:12

Overrated a tad and before you slaughter me, he was a very very good player and had couple of brilliant season. But he was never as good as Figo or Giggs. And nowdays people listing him alonside likes of Zidane, Rivaldo, Ronaldo is just wrong.

kishankhagram · 8th May 2008, 23:12

Class player.

Twisted_Woody · 8th May 2008, 23:17

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Originally Posted by crappycraperson

Overrated a tad and before you slaughter me, he was a very very good player and had couple of brilliant season. But he was never as good as Figo or Giggs. And nowdays people listing him alonside likes of Zidane, Rivaldo, Ronaldo is just wrong.

May be true - I happen to disagree mainly because every time I saw him he was class. I always wanted him to come to United.

On an aside didn't he have a really weird knee cap? I seem to remember reading that his patella was actually in 3 pieces which allowed him to do some crazy foot work. Can't remember where I read it though - must've been at least 6 years ago now.

dementedaffair · 8th May 2008, 23:17

World Class Player. I will always remember that semi finals where Juventus Beat Madrid, awesome performance by Nedved. If ever there was a clone of Scholesly, Nedved came the closest

Suedesi · 8th May 2008, 23:19

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Originally Posted by crappycraperson

Overrated a tad and before you slaughter me, he was a very very good player and had couple of brilliant season. But he was never as good as Figo or Giggs. And nowdays people listing him alonside likes of Zidane, Rivaldo, Ronaldo is just wrong.

Better than Giggs, and on par with Figo, judged not only on technical ability, but also heart, character, leadership, defending, tracking back and having an amazing shot. The fulcrum of the Lazio, Juventus and Czech midfield, teams that played amazing football thanks in part to Pavel's qualities.

Single-handedly mauled Barcelona in Nou Camp, then Real Madrid in Turin and was going to win the CL had it not been for that Mcmamamamaman cnut that deprived him of the final by diving in front of the ref. That year he was the best player in Europe, and he did win Ballon d'Or ( I believe).

Absolutely world class player, though sometimes he went down too easily.

Suedesi · 8th May 2008, 23:20

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Originally Posted by Twisted_Woody

May be true - I happen to disagree mainly because every time I saw him he was class. I always wanted him to come to United.

On an aside didn't he have a really weird knee cap? I seem to remember reading that his patella was actually in 3 pieces which allowed him to do some crazy foot work. Can't remember where I read it though - must've been at least 6 years ago now.

It is true.

peterstorey · 8th May 2008, 23:20

Overrated

Decotron · 8th May 2008, 23:25

One of the most impressive Ive seen live. Had it all at his best, truly a world class player.

RedKaos · 8th May 2008, 23:31

Brilliant player, one of the best left foots in the game.

crappycraperson · 8th May 2008, 23:33

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Originally Posted by Suedesi

Better than Giggs, and on par with Figo, judged not only on technical ability, but also heart, character, leadership, defending, tracking back and having an amazing shot. The fulcrum of the Lazio, Juventus and Czech midfield, teams that played amazing football thanks in part to Pavel's qualities.

Single-handedly mauled Barcelona in Nou Camp, then Real Madrid in Turin and was going to win the CL had it not been for that Mcmamamamaman cnut that deprived him of the final by diving in front of the ref. That year he was the best player in Europe, and he did win Ballon d'Or ( I believe).

Absolutely world class player, though sometimes he went down too easily.

No way he is better than Giggs or Figo. Most did not even know his name before that CL final season, during which he deservedly won the player of the year award. Not saying he was crap before that, was just one of many good players around; that season and one after that elevated him a level or two. He was never as good a dribbler as Giggs or Figo. Better finisher than Giggs but does not have the number to show it. He cut in and got into central positions much more than Giggs but their goal ratios are similar.

enghuei · 8th May 2008, 23:38

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Originally Posted by crappycraperson

No way he is better than Giggs or Figo. Most did not even know his name before that CL final season, during which he deservedly won the player of the year award. Not saying he was crap before that, was just one of many good players around; that season and one after that elevated him a level or two. He was never as good a dribbler as Giggs or Figo. Better finisher than Giggs but does not have the number to show it. He cut in and got into central positions much more than Giggs but their goal ratios are similar.

That's because they do not realise that football does exist outside England.

UnofficialDevil · 8th May 2008, 23:38

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Originally Posted by peterstorey

Overrated

Underrated.

Wes · 8th May 2008, 23:44

crackin player. Very good professional and a winner. A very, very good lad.

Del Piero'll outlast them all, fucking legend that he is.

Keyzer Soze · 8th May 2008, 23:45

Brilliant player. I wish we would have brought him in instead when we signed Veron.

zappauk2003 · 8th May 2008, 23:49

I am sorry but anyone who thinks that Nedved was overrated knows absolutely nothing about football. Very consistent, technically brilliant, great heart, terrific engine, could play several roles within a team ethic and do each brilliantly. One of the best players to have played in Europe in the last 20 years.

A wonderful, wonderful player and only people clueless about the european game didn't know who he was and appreciate his talent during most of his career.

crappycraperson · 8th May 2008, 23:54

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Originally Posted by zappauk2003

Very consistent, technically brilliant, great heart, terrific engine, could play several roles within a team ethic and do each brilliantly.

There have been several players who are like that. He is overrated in the sense that he does not belong in the top most bracket with others in his generation where many people put him.

Suedesi · 8th May 2008, 23:55

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Originally Posted by crappycraperson

No way he is better than Giggs or Figo. Most did not even know his name before that CL final season, during which he deservedly won the player of the year award. Not saying he was crap before that, was just one of many good players around; that season and one after that elevated him a level or two. He was never as good a dribbler as Giggs or Figo. Better finisher than Giggs but does not have the number to show it. He cut in and got into central positions much more than Giggs but their goal ratios are similar.

Whatever - English fans are notoriously ignorant about footballers/football outside the British isles. That's why they have a shock every time England falls flat on its arse usually at the QF stage.

Nedved had a brilliant career with Lazio (scudetto, CWC), Juve (4 scudettos, 1 CL final) and Czech Rep (1 final, 1 semifinal in Euro 96/04). He was a key player, with Keanesque leadership qualities and winning mentality, a workrate that puts Giggs and Figo combined to shame, fantastic technical qualities, a powerful shot.... the guy had it all. He remained pretty humble through it all, stuck with Juve in Serie B even though he could walked to Inter/AC to name but two teams and was never a media whore. No need to belittle a true legend of the sport just becasue you haven't seen him enough play.

GE · 9th May 2008, 00:00

World class player.

I used to love him on PES back in the day

crappycraperson · 9th May 2008, 00:08

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Originally Posted by Suedesi

Whatever - English fans are notoriously ignorant about footballers/football outside the British isles. That's why they have a shock every time England falls flat on its arse usually at the QF stage.

Nedved had a brilliant career with Lazio (scudetto, CWC), Juve (4 scudettos, 1 CL final) and Czech Rep (1 final, 1 semifinal in Euro 96/04). He was a key player, with Keanesque leadership qualities and winning mentality, a workrate that puts Giggs and Figo combined to shame, fantastic technical qualities, a powerful shot.... the guy had it all. He remained pretty humble through it all, stuck with Juve in Serie B even though he could walked to Inter/AC to name but two teams and was never a media whore. No need to belittle a true legend of the sport just becasue you haven't seen him enough play.

No need to get your panties in twist.

I am not English. And I have seen him enough.

But this is exactly what I am talking about. Someone does not think that he is the best winger of his generation and he is belittling him. Not once I have said, I don't rate him.

Raven_Blade · 9th May 2008, 00:15

He was a great player who has had a hugely impressive career. The footballing world will always remember him.

peterstorey · 9th May 2008, 00:17

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Originally Posted by crappycraperson

No need to get your panties in twist.

I am not English. And I have seen him enough.

But this is exactly what I am talking about. Someone does not think that he is the best winger of his generation and he is belittling him. Not once I have said, I don't rate him.

Suedehead is a Serie A muppet to be fair. He hasn't got used to the fact that the PL has eclipsed it in recent years.

eric le roi · 9th May 2008, 00:19

Aye and he played the game the right way too, I always liked him.

UBERScholes · 9th May 2008, 00:22

Awesome, awesome player

Suedesi · 9th May 2008, 00:23

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Originally Posted by crappycraperson

No need to get your panties in twist.

I am not English. And I have seen him enough.

But this is exactly what I am talking about. Someone does not think that he is the best winger of his generation and he is belittling him. Not once I have said, I don't rate him.

You said he is overrated in your first sentence, but anyways it's clear you have little understanding of football, English or not.

Bo_7iDaR · 9th May 2008, 00:25

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Originally Posted by Suedesi

Whatever - English fans are notoriously ignorant about footballers/football outside the British isles. That's why they have a shock every time England falls flat on its arse usually at the QF stage.

Nedved had a brilliant career with Lazio (scudetto, CWC), Juve (4 scudettos, 1 CL final) and Czech Rep (1 final, 1 semifinal in Euro 96/04). He was a key player, with Keanesque leadership qualities and winning mentality, a workrate that puts Giggs and Figo combined to shame, fantastic technical qualities, a powerful shot.... the guy had it all. He remained pretty humble through it all, stuck with Juve in Serie B even though he could walked to Inter/AC to name but two teams and was never a media whore. No need to belittle a true legend of the sport just becasue you haven't seen him enough play.

Seconded. Although that I wouldn't say that Giggsy was his inferior by any means. Whatever Giggs lacked and Nedved had as a footballer, he more than made up for it by his magic on the wing and then a bit more.

Nevertheless, Nedved is a true legend of the modern game. For a truly great player, the combination of his professionalism, loyalty and unselfishness are really a rare gem in modern day football. As someone already said, he's the closest thing to Scholesy in the sense of being a true professional.

The last time I felt this sad over a player's retirement was when Zidane finally retired two years ago. Legend.

Suedesi · 9th May 2008, 00:25

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Originally Posted by peterstorey

Suedehead is a Serie A muppet to be fair. He hasn't got used to the fact that the PL has eclipsed it in recent years.

Tell that to Flamini and Hleb me old mucker.

rufus diabolus · 9th May 2008, 00:25

He's the one player I wished had played at united, probably my second favourite behind player behind scholes.

peterstorey · 9th May 2008, 00:27

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Originally Posted by Suedesi

Tell that to Flamini and Hleb me old mucker.

Take the easy option (like Vieira)

Pat_Mustard · 9th May 2008, 00:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Suedesi

Whatever - English fans are notoriously ignorant about footballers/football outside the British isles. That's why they have a shock every time England falls flat on its arse usually at the QF stage.

Nedved had a brilliant career with Lazio (scudetto, CWC), Juve (4 scudettos, 1 CL final) and Czech Rep (1 final, 1 semifinal in Euro 96/04). He was a key player, with Keanesque leadership qualities and winning mentality, a workrate that puts Giggs and Figo combined to shame, fantastic technical qualities, a powerful shot.... the guy had it all. He remained pretty humble through it all, stuck with Juve in Serie B even though he could walked to Inter/AC to name but two teams and was never a media whore. No need to belittle a true legend of the sport just becasue you haven't seen him enough play.

Totally agree. Not in the same bracket as Ronaldo or Zidane in terms of sheer genius, but he was a remarkably complete player with great longevity. And anyone who wasn't aware of him before he joined Juventus simply didn't follow football outside of England. He was obviously something special in his Lazio days.

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enghuei Cheats at Tetris Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Where the locals boo on their own National Team. Funny, but true. Posts: 2,037	Nedved to retire...no more! Nedved's set to retire Juventus midfield veteran Pavel Nedved has hinted that he will announce his retirement within the next few days. With his contract in Turin expiring at the end of the season, the 35-year-old’s future has been unclear. While the former Lazio man remains an important performer for the Old Lady, it seems that he is ready to hang up his boots. “I will end the uncertainty very soon,” the Czech international said at a benefit dinner in Chivasso last night. “There comes a moment when it is right to say enough is enough because the head can’t keep doing it, even if the body can. “But this is the right time to leave the game, with Juventus back in Europe. At the start of the season I wouldn’t have believed that we could finish third, but it was an excellent campaign and a great achievement.” Nedved retired from international football after a friendly against Serbia in August 2006, but he has been urged to return to the Czech side for Euro 2008. “Several of my Czech teammates have called me to ask me to play and I can’t just say no right now. So I am thinking about it,” the Bianconeri hero concluded cryptically. __________________________ The best player that I have ever seen who is comfortable with both feet. Bought to replace Zidane, and replaced Zidane he did. Legend.

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crappycraperson First Team Regular Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: <Insert something funny here> Posts: 10,401	Overrated a tad and before you slaughter me, he was a very very good player and had couple of brilliant season. But he was never as good as Figo or Giggs. And nowdays people listing him alonside likes of Zidane, Rivaldo, Ronaldo is just wrong.

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kishankhagram Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: London Posts: 1,360	Class player.

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dementedaffair Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Are you gonna bark all day little doggy, or are you gonna bite?? Posts: 806	World Class Player. I will always remember that semi finals where Juventus Beat Madrid, awesome performance by Nedved. If ever there was a clone of Scholesly, Nedved came the closest

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peterstorey Winner of the 'Most pompous arrogant pretentious Gooner' title 2004 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Dead Cat Bounce, Fl. Posts: 7,520	Overrated

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Decotron Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: So near I can smell it..... Posts: 1,353	One of the most impressive Ive seen live. Had it all at his best, truly a world class player.

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RedKaos Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tentacles in my mouthLOL Posts: 2,428	Brilliant player, one of the best left foots in the game.

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Wes Brown is no God Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Dublin, in the Irish Republic Posts: 7,104	crackin player. Very good professional and a winner. A very, very good lad. Del Piero'll outlast them all, fucking legend that he is.

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Keyzer Soze Reserve Team Player Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The Way I Hear It, Soze's Some Kind Of Butcher. A Peerless, Psycho Butcher. Posts: 3,812	Brilliant player. I wish we would have brought him in instead when we signed Veron.

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zappauk2003 Youth Team Player Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: St Helens, Merseyside, England Posts: 241	I am sorry but anyone who thinks that Nedved was overrated knows absolutely nothing about football. Very consistent, technically brilliant, great heart, terrific engine, could play several roles within a team ethic and do each brilliantly. One of the best players to have played in Europe in the last 20 years. A wonderful, wonderful player and only people clueless about the european game didn't know who he was and appreciate his talent during most of his career.

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GE Captain Rio Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Greater Manchester Posts: 7,931	World class player. I used to love him on PES back in the day

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Raven_Blade Attention Whoring Common Crow Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Earth. Milky Way Galaxy. Posts: 13,738	He was a great player who has had a hugely impressive career. The footballing world will always remember him.

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eric le roi Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 2,080	Aye and he played the game the right way too, I always liked him.

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UBERScholes I'd find it flattering if someone hard rubbed against me. Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 9,999	Awesome, awesome player

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rufus diabolus Reserve Team Player Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sex me Carly Posts: 2,270	He's the one player I wished had played at united, probably my second favourite behind player behind scholes.