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My opinion is that from 96-02 he was more important, consistent, and just better for us than Giggs and Scholes were in the same period. Only Keane outdid him on those counts.
Becks definitely gets underrated against those two due to longevity reasons.My opinion is that from 96-02 he was more important, consistent, and just better for us than Giggs and Scholes were in the same period. Only Keane outdid him on those counts.
Same! Giggs and Scholes continued to play at the highest level for almost a decade after Becks was already on a decline when he was 28-30 (despite Giggs and Scholes being slightly older than Becks). But before that for me it was:My opinion is that from 96-02 he was more important, consistent, and just better for us than Giggs and Scholes were in the same period. Only Keane outdid him on those counts.
I don't know about better as its comparing apples and oranges but at his best he was more important for us. The sheer number of goals that came from his crosses either directly or indirectly was insane.Better than Giggs and Scholes at his best.
He was an incredible footballer.
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No offence mate, but this is Bollox.As good as De Bruyne?! I'm a United fan and understand there will be a bias, but come on!
He had an unbelievable ability to kick a ball to an exact spot, down to an inch but apart from that he wasn't that great. I remember constantly being annoyed with him when he wasn't taking a beautiful free kick.
He didn't have any pace, wasn't very skilful (apart from his obvious ability to kick long distances), couldn't defend, wasn't a fighter when needed like a Keane or Rooney, etc.
The media status he had/has probably makes people people remember him more fondly.
Joke of a post!!!As good as De Bruyne?! I'm a United fan and understand there will be a bias, but come on!
He had an unbelievable ability to kick a ball to an exact spot, down to an inch but apart from that he wasn't that great. I remember constantly being annoyed with him when he wasn't taking a beautiful free kick.
He didn't have any pace, wasn't very skilful (apart from his obvious ability to kick long distances), couldn't defend, wasn't a fighter when needed like a Keane or Rooney, etc.
The media status he had/has probably makes people people remember him more fondly.
Thanks for the riveting feedback. Please come again.No offence mate, but this is Bollox.
Absolutely agree. I'm 100% sure if Beckham never left, it wouldn't even be a discussion, most people would totally agree. Don't think Scholes or Giggs ever had any season as good as Becks in 98/99.My opinion is that from 96-02 he was more important, consistent, and just better for us than Giggs and Scholes were in the same period. Only Keane outdid him on those counts.
That'd be an interesting thread.Would people say Rooney was a better player or not?
That's what I remember. In the modern game wouldn't he be of the main pressers in any team? That combined with his passing, leadership etc would be something in a modern 433 systemBrilliant player. One poster on here saying he wasn't a fighter, that was one of his best attributes. His stamina was off the charts. He never give up. The man was a workhorse. He was world class in his prime.
There's no other way to put it pal.Thanks for the riveting feedback. Please come again.
Rooney was better yeah but both were really great players.Would people say Rooney was a better player or not?
Apples and pears.Would people say Rooney was a better player or not?
Loved Jaap Stam.Losing beckham and stam is a small price we paid for the genius that was SAF. I can live with that. Cracking player with a sweet right foot. He brought one trick pony definition to another dimension.
Load of crap.As good as De Bruyne?! I'm a United fan and understand there will be a bias, but come on!
He had an unbelievable ability to kick a ball to an exact spot, down to an inch but apart from that he wasn't that great. I remember constantly being annoyed with him when he wasn't taking a beautiful free kick.
He didn't have any pace, wasn't very skilful (apart from his obvious ability to kick long distances), couldn't defend, wasn't a fighter when needed like a Keane or Rooney, etc.
The media status he had/has probably makes people people remember him more fondly.
Giggs yes, Scholes no.Better than Giggs and Scholes at his best.
He was an incredible footballer.
I think this might be the worst, most incorrect, post that has ever been written on here.As good as De Bruyne?! I'm a United fan and understand there will be a bias, but come on!
He had an unbelievable ability to kick a ball to an exact spot, down to an inch but apart from that he wasn't that great. I remember constantly being annoyed with him when he wasn't taking a beautiful free kick.
He didn't have any pace, wasn't very skilful (apart from his obvious ability to kick long distances), couldn't defend, wasn't a fighter when needed like a Keane or Rooney, etc.
The media status he had/has probably makes people people remember him more fondly.