Deanzmeanzheinz 4,312 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 1 hour ago, Turnberry18 said: Was a truly world class player, and one of the finest passers of the ball ever. A pity that he never won more honours, but that doesn't take anything away from how good he was. Not a patch on Paul Scholes but that's British football culture for you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turnberry18 3,204 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 22 minutes ago, Deanzmeanzheinz said: Not a patch on Paul Scholes but that's British football culture for you. Not world class; not one of the finest passers of the ball in the game; not among the best players of his generation? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanzmeanzheinz 4,312 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Just now, Turnberry18 said: Not world class; not one of the finest passers of the ball in the game; not among the best players of his generation? Sorry but me, Pirlo and Xavi dont like this post but each to their own ?? Two of the greatest modern day midfielders who modelled themselves on him http://www.thecoachdiary.com/xavi-paul-scholes-is-the-best-midfield-player-of-the-last-20-years-he-would-have-been-valued-more-if-he-was-spanish/ http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/manchester-united-andrea-pirlo-hails-9372956 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turnberry18 3,204 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 23 minutes ago, Deanzmeanzheinz said: Sorry but me, Pirlo and Xavi dont like this post but each to their own ?? Two of the greatest modern day midfielders who modelled themselves on him http://www.thecoachdiary.com/xavi-paul-scholes-is-the-best-midfield-player-of-the-last-20-years-he-would-have-been-valued-more-if-he-was-spanish/ http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/manchester-united-andrea-pirlo-hails-9372956 I haven't even mentioned Scholes, so I have no idea where your argument has arrived from, or where it is going. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanzmeanzheinz 4,312 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 2 minutes ago, Turnberry18 said: I haven't even mentioned Scholes, so I have no idea where your argument has arrived from, or where it is going. Sorry mate, thought you were describing Scholes Think your critique on Gerrard then is pretty accurate ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Specky Forum Organiser 64,516 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 2 hours ago, Inigo said: Gerrard had more strings to his bow than Lampard. Lampard was a great midfield goalscorer though. I suppose Lampard was kind of like Chelsea's Pena. fuck right off Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Soprano 13,964 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 He’s big and he’s fuckin hard, Steve Gerrard Gerrard Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Specky Forum Organiser 64,516 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Kisses the badge on his chest, then puts in a transfer request... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Specky Forum Organiser 64,516 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 1 minute ago, Mr Soprano said: He’s big and he’s fuckin hard, Steve Gerrard Gerrard You can go fuck yourself. Gerrard ans Spurs combined- 0 premier league titles. Chelsea 5 premier league titles Yassssssssss Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy1984 6,314 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 He slipped on his fuckin arse and gave it to demba ba. Steve gerrard gerrard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsa 3,906 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 I certainly wouldn't say Gerard was one of the finest passers of his generation. You do realise his generation included, Xavi, Iniesta, Pirlo, Modric, Riquelme, Alonso, Schweinsteiger? Nowhere near any of them. Not in the same class. Great player who could break at pace and had a canon of a shot off either foot but calling him a great passer is a stretch, in my opinion. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverAndEver 71,454 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brackley Bluenose 4,479 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 ???Reading this thread just reminds you how much Football is a game of opinions and how so many cunts can be wrong!!! Anybody that is not having Gerrard as world class is off their head! Watch any 1 to 11 piece with players that have played with or against him and I bet you wouldn’t find a single one that wouldn’t have him in their team. There was a period of time probably around 05-07 where he absolutely carried Liverpool and was winning games on his own. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Soprano 13,964 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 9 minutes ago, Gustav said: You can go fuck yourself. Gerrard ans Spurs combined- 0 premier league titles. Chelsea 5 premier league titles Yassssssssss Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McEwan's Lager 30,519 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Just now, Brackley Bluenose said: ???Reading this thread just reminds you much Football is a game of opinions and how so many cunts can be wrong!!! Anybody that is not having Gerrard as world class is off their head! Watch any 1 to 11 piece with players that have played with or against him and I bet you wouldn’t find a single one that wouldn’t have him in their team. There was a period of time problem around 05-07 where he absolutely carried Liverpool and was winning games on his own. In my opinion 'World Class' means that if you were picking a World XI there would be no dispute as to whether you were in the team or not. Like obviously Messi and Ronaldo are world class players at the moment but nearly every other position in the team would create furious debate. I think Gerrard and Lampard were international class players but not quite world class. Perhaps in 2005 Gerrard would have made the cut. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Specky Forum Organiser 64,516 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Michael Carrick>Steven Gerrard Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McEwan's Lager 30,519 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Just now, Gustav said: Michael Carrick>Steven Gerrard Instead of carrying on with 2 up front from 2006-2010 England would have been far more successful if they played Carrick behind Gerrard and Lampard, played Rooney up top with two wingers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Specky Forum Organiser 64,516 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Just now, McEwan's Lager said: Instead of carrying on with 2 up front from 2006-2010 England would have been far more successful if they played Carrick behind Gerrard and Lampard, played Rooney up top with two wingers. Yup, Carrick is ridiculously underrated imo Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyscott1963 18,286 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Just a scally pape and not a scottish/irish fenian. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McEwan's Lager 30,519 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Just now, Gustav said: Yup, Carrick is ridiculously underrated imo Fabio Capello once called Fernando Redondo a 'tactically perfect player'. I think that is something you could easily ascribe to Carrick. United signing him in 2006 was the catalyst for winning the league. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Specky Forum Organiser 64,516 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 1 minute ago, McEwan's Lager said: Fabio Capello once called Fernando Redondo a 'tactically perfect player'. I think that is something you could easily ascribe to Carrick. United signing him in 2006 was the catalyst for winning the league. Pains me to say it cos I hate Utd with a passion but he's outstanding, wonder if he'll be a bit like Scholes where he starts to get more recognition when he stops? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davy Vandenbroucke 26,146 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 30 minutes ago, Mr Soprano said: He’s big and he’s fuckin hard, Steve Gerrard Gerrard Carlos Tevez and David Unsworth fuckin heroes Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McEwan's Lager 30,519 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Just now, Bronzy said: Carlos Tevez and David Unsworth fuckin heroes Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Specky Forum Organiser 64,516 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 1 minute ago, Bronzy said: Carlos Tevez and David Unsworth fuckin heroes Yasssssss! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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