JamieD 19,030 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/feb/01/luis-aragones-dies-former-spain-coach Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 11,453 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Probably remembered more for the Henry thing than Euro 2008 which is pretty ridiculous Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
plymouthranger 3,902 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Played a massive part in building the greatest international side we've seen in the last 20years. Sadly he won't be acknowledged for it a great deal, outside of his own country Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 11,453 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Played a massive part in building the greatest international side we've seen in the last 20years. Sadly he won't be acknowledged for it a great deal, outside of his own countryRemember an article recently which said Del Bosque had led them to all the titles they've won recently. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieD 19,030 Posted February 1, 2014 Author Share Posted February 1, 2014 Played a massive part in building the greatest international side we've seen in the last 20years. Sadly he won't be acknowledged for it a great deal, outside of his own countryThe last 20? Who even comes close since Brazil 58-70? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
plymouthranger 3,902 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 I said the last 20 as I think the Argentina/Dutch/German sides of the 80s/early 90s were up there Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieD 19,030 Posted February 1, 2014 Author Share Posted February 1, 2014 I said the last 20 as I think the Argentina/Dutch/German sides of the 80s/early 90s were up thereSpain have won the last three major tournaments. There might be other iconic sides with players we all love and have a nostalgic fondness for but there's really no other team that comes close to Spain in terms of greatness + longevity since that Brazil side. Argentina were very good in '86 (and better than just Maradona) but they were loathsome in 1990, as were Germany. And Holland did bugger all at the World Cup. I'd say the closest are France 98-2000, but they're too short-lived. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skol 401 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Great anecdote from Torres via Sid Lowe today.Before the 2008 final, Aragones kept referring to Ballack as "Wallace." Eventually one of the players says "boss, he's called Ballack."Aragones says "I'll call him whatever I feel like."Then as the players are lined up in the tunnel, really nervous, Aragones winks at the Spanish lineup, turns to Ballack and says "Good luck Wallace." Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKingObv 10,648 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 As in Wallace is a Scottish name therefore he must be shite?Decent Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Jela 20,540 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 As in Wallace is a Scottish name therefore he must be shite?DecentPish patter Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKingObv 10,648 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Pish patterOn a par with your 'I inspire you' speech Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Jela 20,540 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 On a par with your 'I inspire you' speechSpeech ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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