Jack The Flipper 5,936 Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 A little something to prompt the nostalgia!For me personally, although I was a Rangers supporter while Laudrup was at the club, I feel a bit annoyed my understanding of football at that time was so under-developed I couldn't appreciate how great a player he was.So although it might seem strange, I wishing I could go back and watch a player I had already watched as a boy, he's still the player I wish I could go back and REALLY watch play - examine what made him so special.I was lucky enough to watch Michael Mols with a more football seasoned critical eye, but to be honest, you didn't need to know much about football to see he was special. I have never seen a talent like that before, his crazy turn and close control that took the piss out of any defender he was up against. Even with crowds of players around him he could find a way to out-smart them and leave with the ball at his feet.Of course you cant help but mention the goals, and what always struck me about his, was that they were so diverse. He was able to make up his mind and do something out-with the rule book in a split-second.Michael Mols - a player whom didn't have to think what to do next, but was so talented he felt what to do next. That's why he was so fast at making his mind up - his mind wasn't a part of his footballing process. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Soprano 13,964 Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Gascoigne, hands down. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainAmerica18 846 Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 I was too young to fully understand football during 9 in a row, so Laudrup, Gazza, Super Ally ect.Also going further back the likes of Jim Baxter and the Barca Bears. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyren 601 Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 jim baxter, i would also have loved to have seen how good alan morton was Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamRangers 12 Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 The Rangers player I wish I could have seen is Jim Baxter.The best players I've seen in the flesh outwith the Gers are Zidane (whilst at Madrid) and the one and only Lionel Messi. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain1712 336 Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 would have loved to see jim baxter playing.and i have fantastic memories of watching davie cooper.that would be my two Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JograBear 1,074 Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 I would like to go back and watch Cooper since I was a youngster then but I was glad I got to see Gascoigne. Both genius with a football.Agree with OP Mols was very special. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack The Flipper 5,936 Posted January 5, 2012 Author Share Posted January 5, 2012 If only you could buy a full season on DVD from whatever year you wanted! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Soprano 13,964 Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 If only you could buy a full season on DVD from whatever year you wanted!That'd be brilliant?! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weird_Beard 99 Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 I really wish saw Willie Woodburn play for the Gers.But for me there is not a patch on Laudrup, ever to have graced Scotland and probably never will. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamienM855 413 Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Cooper, Parlane, Gascoigne, Laudrup and Baxter.And i would love to go back and appreciate how good Mols and De Boer were! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferguson_6 33 Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Wish - Baxter But was lucky enough to watch excellent players in the flesh such as Cooper,Laudrup,Gazza,Mols,GVB,Albertz etc. Was reading an old Rangers news when we were linked with Van Nistelrooy...him and Mols upfront would have been something special. Still wonder how good Advocaats team would have been if we kept Laudrup for another season or 2. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack The Flipper 5,936 Posted January 5, 2012 Author Share Posted January 5, 2012 Wish - Baxter But was lucky enough to watch excellent players in the flesh such as Cooper,Laudrup,Gazza,Mols,GVB,Albertz etc. Was reading an old Rangers news when we were linked with Van Nistelrooy...him and Mols upfront would have been something special. Still wonder how good Advocaats team would have been if we kept Laudrup for another season or 2. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weird_Beard 99 Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 I used to kid on to my coaches I was left footed when I was a boy because I wanted to be Davie Cooper. I was rotten on the left as well. Didn't take them long to figure out. Although I say Laudrup was the best to play in Scotland. Cooper was my favourite. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack The Flipper 5,936 Posted January 5, 2012 Author Share Posted January 5, 2012 I used to kid on to my coaches I was left footed when I was a boy because I wanted to be Davie Cooper. I was rotten on the left as well. Didn't take them long to figure out. Although I say Laudrup was the best to play in Scotland. Cooper was my favourite.hahahahaha, that's hilariousit didn't take long for my coaches to find out i was neither footed Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
offminorthreat 1,465 Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Like a few others, I feel like I was too young during nine in a row to fully appreciate the more technical aspects of the talent in the team, so would love to wind back to day 1 of 9iar. Still have a stack of old VHS in a box at the parents place though that I might need to dig out as a compromise...Seem to recall in that box of tapes is the 92 cup final against Airdrie (my grandpa's team) and a cracking volley from Super Ally that I would like to see again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueben_d 40 Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Baxter and Cooper.Had the pleasure to enjoy watching Laudrup and Gazza Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
laudrupno1 3,932 Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Would have loved to have seen Jim Baxter,and Im glad I got to see Laudrup n Gazza :praise: Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wearethemighty 186 Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Baxter and Cooper for me. Was blessed to have been able to witness Gazza and Laudrup. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.T.G 10,773 Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 I loved 9 in a row, Gazzas game against the sheep is up there with some of the greatest games I've seenRonald de Boer was also a total different class on the pitch and not a person on the pitch was a patch on himHe is without a doubt one of the greatest players i have ever seen, his vision and skill were simply miles ahead of everyoneTo go back and watch a player would be Cooper, I just missed him Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weird_Beard 99 Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 hahahahaha, that's hilariousit didn't take long for my coaches to find out i was neither footed Why did you tell us you where Left footed has been one of the hardest questions I've ever had to answer. Set me back a good season that did. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
baxters11 8 Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Ive always been a fan of skillful ball players and was lucky enough to watch Baxter and Cooper in their haydays. Laudrup and Gascoine were also a joy to watch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrangemouthRSC 832 Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 I would like to go back and watch Cooper since I was a youngster then but I was glad I got to see Gascoigne. Both genius with a football.Agree with OP Mols was very special.Agree with everything said Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Manticore* 1,893 Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 There are hundreds I'd love to have seen.The Gallant Pioneers including Tom Vallance; Meiklejohn, RC Hamilton, Johnny Hubbard, Billy Simpson, Sam English, Willie Waddell, George Young, Baxter at his peak, Sandy Archibald, Tiger Shaw, Willie Woodburn, Harry Davis, Jimmy Bowie.If I had to pick one it would be Alan Morton. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.T.G 10,773 Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 There are hundreds I'd love to have seen.The Gallant Pioneers including Tom Vallance; Meiklejohn, RC Hamilton, Johnny Hubbard, Billy Simpson, Sam English, Willie Waddell, George Young, Baxter at his peak, Sandy Archibald, Tiger Shaw, Willie Woodburn, Harry Davis, Jimmy Bowie.If I had to pick one it would be Alan Morton.I think Sam English would have been great to watch, one of those guys who just scored with every shot! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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