Many heralded generations have failed to achieve what was predicted of them. Which ones do you think were the most disappointing?
England are entering a generation now where they absolutely have to come out of it with something to show. The Dutch haven’t won anything since 88 and have had at least one great group. The Belgians may have missed their last chance with the cancellation of this summer’s tournament.
For me personally, one from left-field - the Nigerian generation of the late 90s was a let down. They won the Olympics in 96’, and had the likes of Kanu, Okocha, Oliseh, Finidi, Amokachi, Amunike all come through at the same time. They were the best team in Africa - and while I didn’t expect them to go and win the World Cup, I think they should have at least matched the PB’s of the likes of Senegal and Ghana at least once. Denmark in 98’ was their moment, and they totally blew it losing 4-1. Getting Argentina in our group in pretty much every single World Cup hasn’t helped either.
England are entering a generation now where they absolutely have to come out of it with something to show. The Dutch haven’t won anything since 88 and have had at least one great group. The Belgians may have missed their last chance with the cancellation of this summer’s tournament.
For me personally, one from left-field - the Nigerian generation of the late 90s was a let down. They won the Olympics in 96’, and had the likes of Kanu, Okocha, Oliseh, Finidi, Amokachi, Amunike all come through at the same time. They were the best team in Africa - and while I didn’t expect them to go and win the World Cup, I think they should have at least matched the PB’s of the likes of Senegal and Ghana at least once. Denmark in 98’ was their moment, and they totally blew it losing 4-1. Getting Argentina in our group in pretty much every single World Cup hasn’t helped either.