JamieD 18,997 Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Always thought Duncan Ferguson should have acheived more but had lots of niggling injuriesHe arguably achieved what he achieved by being an all-or-nothing player though, which contributed to the injuries. If you moderated his aggression and energy to reduce injuries, would he have been as effective? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 He arguably achieved what he achieved by being an all-or-nothing player though, which contributed to the injuries. If you moderated his aggression and energy to reduce injuries, would he have been as effective?Not uncommon in sport, it's essentially the same principle in analysing Rafa Nadal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooseman 889 Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Van Basten was only 28 when he was forced to retire due to ongoing ankle injuries... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwhiteandblue 3,330 Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Van Basten was only 28 when he was forced to retire due to ongoing ankle injuries...George Best Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
raging blue 1972 894 Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 seb rosenthal and negri Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tannerall 25,935 Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 I believeif it wasn't for the helicopter crash Roy Race would have certainly gone on to achieve many more honours. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieD 18,997 Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Not sure many of those posting in this thread understand what promise means.Van Basten and Best Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooseman 889 Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Not sure many of those posting in this thread understand what promise means.Van Basten and Best Mentioning van Basten was relevant to the thread in that his career was cut short due to injury. In fact his last game was in that Champions league final... We all know how Good he was, but at that point he was hitting his stride in my opinion. He could have gone on to be so much better, and I dare say it, with him in the side Holland might have beaten Brazil in the 1994 world cup. He had the ability, but he also had the potential to be far far greater than he was. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tannerall 25,935 Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Mentioning van Basten was relevant to the thread in that his career was cut short due to injury. In fact his last game was in that Champions league final... We all know how Good he was, but at that point he was hitting his stride in my opinion. He could have gone on to be so much better, and I dare say it, with him in the side Holland might have beaten Brazil in the 1994 world cup. He had the ability, but he also had the potential to be far far greater than he was.Well put, to add insult to injury I believe JamieD is indicating Roy Race is in the same category, and I find this insulting to the good people of Melchester. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyson1872 2,923 Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 I'd say that's more a case of him being overhyped at a young age.May be overhyped, every player is, can't deny he had potential to be brilliant though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.E.C. 18,850 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Eduardo formally of Arsenal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 72,060 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Fucking hell, you're far too serious these days. When was the last time you even laughed ?Soham 10 years on Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKingObv 10,647 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Soham 10 years onI'm just heading off to bed now, as you get up.Enjoy Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 72,060 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 I'm just heading off to bed now, as you get up.EnjoyBank holiday, I'm no gettin up Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
broxi51 48 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Van Basten was only 28 when he was forced to retire due to ongoing ankle injuries...He wasn't promising, he a fucking legend one of top finishers ever Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
50ShadesofBlue 667 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 A young Stevie Smith. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gascoigne8 3,378 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Mind reading an interview with alex ferguson and he claimed a boy named jules moiriana was a standout and would go far in the game. He played once with man u's first team and then got a bad knee injury in a reserve game and although he tried a couple of comebacks it just never happened. Also there was a boy signed with liverpool aged 16 or so in 1985/86ish and tipped for the top and if i mind right he did something stupid like fell through a greenhouse while there was an ambulance strike and nearly bled to death. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaudrupsPatrickBoots 13,510 Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Maceo Rigters. Mind he was supposed to be the next big thing after an impressive showing at the U21 Euros with Holland. The taigs were in for him and eventually he went to Blackburn.Fell off the radar and retired at 28. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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