Yeah I think if I’m honest I’m probably guilty of that.
You can laugh all you want but its obvious you dont know much about pirlo and have followed his flasy moments. Pirlo is not in the league of scholes and shouldnt even be discussed.
Scholes, Gerrard et Al were in excellent England teams and flopped
As much as I love Scholes, to say pirlo isn't in his league is laughable. Both fantastic and both world class
Injuries ruined him but he was an immense talent.
Cancelo must be a good candidate atm, seems like he's only played about 5 games for Man. City despite their issues at left back and talk Barcelona want him now (they really like signing old Valencia players and then getting rid of them six months later).
Anyone with any ounce of sense would know that what you're saying is simply not true. Alas it is all about opinions and we obviously disagree on this one.
I think so. It has become a stick to beat SAF with but people forget what a player he was. A shame. Someone like Smaling, not 10% of the potential Jones was, is seen a a good defender and Phill as a joke.
Knew someone would bring up his name. I genuinely believe that Beckham is among the most underrated and underappreciated players. Technically, he was on a different level, possessed intelligence, composure and ability to hit a dead and live ball as cleanly as one can imagine.
Don't forget his workrate and temperament. Perfect player to have in big games.
I mean, the obvious response to this is that you’re placing far too much stock in 7 international performances which come around every 4 years.
In the squad yes, but there's no chance he starts in 2002 ahead of the 3 Rs and in 2006 his favoured left spot was occupied by Ronaldinho at his absolute prime.
I know that it's a highlights compilation, but it's structured in a way that sequences from a same game go one after another. And this is pre-peak Buffon! Even now €52 million for a keeper sounds a lot, imagine paying this much in 2001 — and he was worth it.
Perhaps my view of him is narrow but it seems a shared view. I thought he could do wonderful things and was incredible with time on the ball either from set pieces or in the Italian League but I personally don't believe he is the reason those teams were successful and I believe he is overhyped. His all round game wasn't as good as many other CM's in my view.
I have to agree with that. I've been watching a lot of reruns during this shutdown. Beckham was top class, you forget how good he was at times. Away from his crossing and set pieces, his work rate was excellent. This talk that he didn't beat players or had pace, he didn't need to, his crossing was so good he didn't need to beat you to swing it in. His finishing when needed was also very composed. I think Beck's superstar lifestyle detracts from how good a player he was. As you say, he was underappreciated for his ability, if anything, certainly not overrated in my opinion.
Pirlo's club career is easily on par with Scholes, Gerrard, Lampard... in fact it is better.
Which coaches and players? Thats something I often mention as to why he's overrated. Most pundits and coaches do not rate him as high as the players he is compared to.
What are you on about ?!
Not sure if serious....
87 goals in 315 PL appearances. Meh.What are you on about ?!
Bergkamp was brilliant. He missed many games due to fear of flying.
Regarding his goal tally, take into account the fact that he was not a striker. And he didn't have that much of a team at his disposal.
Have you actually seen Bergkamp?
How so
I was referring to a certain England - Argentina match, only in jest .
Did he not travel by land/sea to a lot of the away matches?
Oh that, thankfully it was the first and last time.
Yeah, top 20 of all time Arsenal players.
You must be joking or a knobhead troll.
You really think Dennis Bergkamp is one of the 20 greatest footballers of all time?
Nah, I do not, but top 20 in the EPL, yes, quite easily.
