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Players you had forgotten existed
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik and Imran hold a long overdue conversation about United's awful league form with 1 win in 7. They discuss a disappointing draw at Bournemouth, a not so disappointing draw against Liverpool and a crushing defeat at Chelsea - Is time nearly over for Erik Ten Hag?
Then in a special second half of the pod, Nik welcomes Natalie ( https://twitter.com/natalie_17) to discuss the fortunes of Manchester United Women as they booked a place in the FA Cup Final after a historic first ever win vs. Chelsea.
Lars Bohinen
Isco
I seem to remember he was pretty good for Valencia around the time they got to the CL Final twice but I may be misremembering.
The type of name that would pop up on Premier League Years.
Ilie was definitely a very talented second striker/wide forward. Maybe slightly undisciplined, but he had looked like he was going to start fulfilling his potential at Valencia, until injuries ruined the rest of his career.
James Rodriguez.
I don't know how such talent can play at Al-Rayyan at age of 30, and Olympiakos at age of 31.
I don't know how such talent can play at Al-Rayyan at age of 30, and Olympiakos at age of 31.
English media called Ilie the Romanian Owen when England and Romania played at France 98. They played again in Euro 2000 but I don’t recall Ilie playing then.
Jurgen Macho ex Sunderland goalkeeper, never kicked a ball for us
Tijani Babangida
Mikael Madar
Marco Negri - who was looking like he was going to absolutely blitz the Scottish league
Kiko - Atl. Madrid
Djalminha
Robert Jarni
Tijani Babangida
Mikael Madar
Marco Negri - who was looking like he was going to absolutely blitz the Scottish league
Kiko - Atl. Madrid
Djalminha
Robert Jarni
Pascal Chimbonda
I find it quite funny how the player who scored the most important goal in Portugal's history was forgotten almost immediately in the same year.
Thomas Gravesen - random Everton player that went on to play for Real Madrid.
Craig Hignett. Just been watching him on the 'under the cosh' podcast, some great stories from that Middlesbrough team with Ravenelli, Juninho, Gascoigne, Emerson
Kevin Mirallas - Belgian international winger that played for Everton, was a pretty good player on his day and caused us problems too once or twice.
Plays for AEL Limassol in Cyprus nowadays.
Plays for AEL Limassol in Cyprus nowadays.
Jeremy Goss
Just seen this, googled Arta/Solar 7 only to found out that Salomon Kalou also plays for them
Another blast from the past! What can you tell me about the club?!Just seen this, googled Arta/Solar 7 only to found out that Salomon Kalou also plays for them
Valeri Bojinov. The Bulgarian Rooney.
They're current Djiobuti champions, name stems from Solar power company Solar 7 and that's about everything you need to know
Romania had a very good batch of players sometime around the turn of the century. Aside from Ilie, you have the likes of Chivu, Contra, Munteanu, Moldovan and Mutu to name a good few. None of them reached their full potential, however.
Hugo Viana, supposedly a huge talent like a riquelme type
Mateja Kezman, used to be a stick to beat failed signings from eredivisie with.
Mateja Kezman, used to be a stick to beat failed signings from eredivisie with.
I remember that. That really didn't turn out.
From Wiki:
Style of play[edit]
Viana was known for his range of passing and his control of the ball, as well as for taking powerful shots from distance, including from free kicks. Conversely, his ability to contribute equally to defence was criticised by pundits.[5][46] His comparative lack of pace meant that he struggled when placed on the left wing due to Newcastle's strength in central midfield.[6] Charlie Woods, the scout who recommended him to the club, reflected in 2020 that he played like Mesut Özil.[5]
Faustino Asprilla. Can't believe he scored last night for Colombia.
Valderrama with the assist was it?
That was a decent Boro side that. We beat them in 97 cup final [and 98 league cup], but both their disallowed goals were onside if i remember right. Think they were both headers - Memory has gotten terrible with age
Romania’s peak was in mid 1990s, not so much turn of 21stC. We saw this in the 1994 World Cup starring Gheorge Hagi, Gica Popescu and Dumitrescu. They even knocked out Maradona’s Argentina in the way to the quarters or semis.
The SPL in the mid/late 1990s was a fun place. Rangers and Celtic were able to attract some very decent talent.
A couple from Rangers
Jorg Albertz. I believe they may have called him the Hammer.
Marco Negri. Came and went, but scored Jardel-like numbers for Rangers. Think he was only there one season?
Lorenzo Amoruso. Long-haired captain from Argentina, I think.
A couple from Rangers
Jorg Albertz. I believe they may have called him the Hammer.
Marco Negri. Came and went, but scored Jardel-like numbers for Rangers. Think he was only there one season?
Lorenzo Amoruso. Long-haired captain from Argentina, I think.
this is one of the best ones in the thread
It was actually Yaser Asprilla (not related). He looks promising so far, hopefully he has the ethics of Falcao and not of James.
Yeah, I'm fully aware of this. I'm just pointing out that Romania was still producing talents beyond their peak.
Ritchie De Laet, still playing for Antwerp, who have won all of their first 9 games this season.
Arsenal legends Joel Campbell, Kallstrom and Debuchy.
along with Alderweireld, R. Nainggolan and Vincent Janssen. interesting.
Funny man. Joined my cf gym, shocking how bad his movement patterns were/are
Now plays for a non league team in the over 40s
Tyler Blackett. Was watching a random MLS game and there he was, in Cincinnati colours.
Darron Gibson. 34 now. Signed for Salford, but was released right after when the pandemic hit. Resigned for the club the following season, but broke his leg early in the season and was released.
Plays for Wythenshawe Amateurs according to Wikipedia
I find it strange how bad footballers are at the gym. Carragher and Redknapp are also horrible with their form.
Shunsuke Nakamura is still playing in the J League at 44 years old.
Celtic legend and free kick wizard
Celtic legend and free kick wizard
Ah, missed that. In the North West Counties League Division One South.
You’d think with being elite professionals they’d know better, or atleast someone at the club would know the benefit of having sound movement patterns and how it would reduce injuries