26-11-2020, 14:59
(26-11-2020, 13:06)hibeejim21 Wrote: A Maverick genius, footballing romantic and the one player who could drag an entire club (and nation) to victory. You just don't get players with his skill, attitude and aura anymore. The definition of a street player.
And he did it all in an era when the pitches were shit and the opposition were trying to cripple him on a regular basis.
The thirty plus year retained bitterness by the brit pack is delicious, like somehow English players never cheat and never ever aren't nice boys .
Epitomised by the likes of shilton weeping on GMB this morning. 100 caps plus for England and thats all he will ever be remembered for. And he was an absolute scumbag off the park as well.
RIP Diego.
In Shilton's defence ...I was inches away from throwing up over his nice new suit (as a kiddie getting autographs outside The Dell) ....he seemed like a very nice fella in the aftermath!
About Maradona ...agree 100% with the above....