by 115-1073096938 » Tue Jan 17, 2006 5:34 pm
And how many Liverpool games and English premier league, first division and Championship matches, along with FA cups, champions league, Uefa cup and cup winners cup games have you been to Banana?
Players like Ronaldinho, Rivaldo, Rooney, Bergkamp, Schevchenko, Maldini, Nesta, Stam, Cannavaro, Gazza, Fowler, Owen, Gerrard, Keane, Beckham, Giggs, Schmeichal, Batistuta, Totti, Thruam, Candela, Terry, Gallas, Cech, Given, Shearer, Henry, Pires, Vieira, Hyypia, Carragher, Hendry, Adams, Keown, Anelka, Overmars, Petit, Kluivert, Deco, Morientes, Aimar, Vicente, Baraja, Ballack, Lucio, Kahn, Puyol, Kuffour, Tristan, Valeron... I've seen them all lad. I've seen most of them at least 5 or 6 times LIVE, then add what you see on T.V. aswell and i'd say i'm pretty well informed on what i say. Infact the only two players i've never seen live over the years who i wish i would have had the pleasure of seeing was Ronaldo and Zidane.
I've been to at least 750 games in all, i've played the game to a good standard in this country and i've coached some of the kids from the best childrens sides on merseyside if not in the country.
Our very own Steven Gerrard played for Whiston Juniors, my old team and the team i've spent the last few years coaching on occassions. Players like Lee Trundle etc have come out of there, infact, there are currently 18 players playing profession football in the top 4 leagues in this country from that club.
FA charter standard, all coaches having done FA courses and the standard and running of the club is excellent.
You'll never hear me claiming to be an expert on other countries, i'll never get into a heated debate with things i know nothing about, but football in this country and in general is something i know ALOT about.
I mean, for you to say something like Sissoko is one of the best defensive midfielders in Europe, then have the cheek to boast about your "knowledge" in comparrisson to mine make you look a fool mate.
Sissoko isn't in the same class as the likes of Gerrard, Alonso, Keane, Gilberto Silva, Davids, Barton, Smertin, Essien, Makelele or even Parker. Thats this country and Scotland alone. Thats before you touch Spain with Baraja, Albelda, Xavi... then in Italy, Gattuso and Vieira.
Lad, you're talking out of your backside as usual, give it a rest and stop making yourself look silly. I know a player when i see one, Sissoko is good and has potential, he could be very good.
Your judgement of players though is shocking. Examples of players you were adamant you were correct with...
Baros better than Owen.
Hyypia one of the poorest centre halfs in the league.
Carragher an average player.
Finnan a poor right back.
Theres loads, i'll trawl through and bring them all up if you like.
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