Ayatollah Hermione 13608 Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Funny how Owen was supposedly limited by the quality of his team mates here. I haven't heard the same argument since he went to Man Utd but I think his strike rate is poorer than it was here. Hard to think he's only 30/31. Plays like he's 5 year older than that now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 172 Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 and to think how most of the media were fawning over the genius move by Ferguson to pick up Owen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 19316 Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 He was at a team when Beatle mania etc were about, if he wasnt such a womanising, party going mofo, would he have this status now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 He was at a team when Beatle mania etc were about, if he wasnt such a womanising, party going mofo, would he have this status now? Stop it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shackbleep 0 Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 He was at a team when Beatle mania etc were about, if he wasnt such a womanising, party going mofo, would he have this status now? Christ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc-mag 1 Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Is he thinking of Pete Best? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 41326 Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Is he thinking of Leon Best? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc-mag 1 Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Is he thinking of Leon Best? Not sure Leon was in the Beatles like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 41326 Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Is he thinking of Leon Best? Not sure Leon was in the Beatles like. Little known fact, used to comb their taches in their Sgt.Pepper days.Tiny hands, delicate touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest You FCB Get Out Of Our Club Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 He was at a team when Beatle mania etc were about, if he wasnt such a womanising, party going mofo, would he have this status now? Pele desrcibed him as the only player who possibly could've been better than him. For once Pele not talking pish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin S. Assilleekunt 1 Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 He was at a team when Beatle mania etc were about, if he wasnt such a womanising, party going mofo, would he have this status now? Pele desrcibed him as the only player who possibly could've been better than him. For once Pele not talking pish. Maradona has called Pele a goat-shagger though so he's not going to say El Diego might have been better than him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest You FCB Get Out Of Our Club Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 He was at a team when Beatle mania etc were about, if he wasnt such a womanising, party going mofo, would he have this status now? Pele desrcibed him as the only player who possibly could've been better than him. For once Pele not talking pish. Maradona has called Pele a goat-shagger though so he's not going to say El Diego might have been better than him. Me point is and I cant believe am typing this George Best wasn't shite. 28 goals from the wing in one of his seasons in an era when it was unheard of. He had twists and turns football had never seen before him. I don't want to offend Wykiki cos he's a canny lad, but it's an astonishing view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 He was at a team when Beatle mania etc were about, if he wasnt such a womanising, party going mofo, would he have this status now? Pele desrcibed him as the only player who possibly could've been better than him. For once Pele not talking pish. Maradona has called Pele a goat-shagger though so he's not going to say El Diego might have been better than him. Me point is and I cant believe am typing this George Best wasn't shite. 28 goals from the wing in one of his seasons in an era when it was unheard of. He had twists and turns football had never seen before him. I don't want to offend Wykiki cos he's a canny lad, but it's an astonishing view. Seconded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noelie 103 Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 He was at a team when Beatle mania etc were about, if he wasnt such a womanising, party going mofo, would he have this status now? Pele desrcibed him as the only player who possibly could've been better than him. For once Pele not talking pish. Maradona has called Pele a goat-shagger though so he's not going to say El Diego might have been better than him. Me point is and I cant believe am typing this George Best wasn't shite. 28 goals from the wing in one of his seasons in an era when it was unheard of. He had twists and turns football had never seen before him. I don't want to offend Wykiki cos he's a canny lad, but it's an astonishing view. Seconded. Pele, Maradona, Cruff, Platini, etc etc, anyone who knows can't talk about the biggies without bringing up the name George Best. I was in Roker Park one time only, and the attraction was to go and watch Bobby Charlton & Georgie Best. Besty didn't disappoint, he was incredible to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest You FCB Get Out Of Our Club Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Donno about most overrated and obviously he was a toon legend but accoring to me dad the likes of Bobby Mitchell weren't fit to lace the boots of Len White. He honestly believes in his heart Len White was the best player we've ever had. Only a little fella but an amazing shot, strong as an ox and quick. That's the impression I have of Hughie Gallagher, but White ended up skint, and never got a testimonial till about 1990, 25 year after he retired and the club played it at Hillheads, Whitley Bay, wanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 19316 Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 I wish we could go back to the days when footballers were footballers, not overpaid poofs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc-mag 1 Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Donno about most overrated and obviously he was a toon legend but accoring to me dad the likes of Bobby Mitchell weren't fit to lace the boots of Len White. He honestly believes in his heart Len White was the best player we've ever had. Only a little fella but an amazing shot, strong as an ox and quick. That's the impression I have of Hughie Gallagher, but White ended up skint, and never got a testimonial till about 1990, 25 year after he retired and the club played it at Hillheads, Whitley Bay, wanks. Gallagher didnt end up much better like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest You FCB Get Out Of Our Club Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Donno about most overrated and obviously he was a toon legend but accoring to me dad the likes of Bobby Mitchell weren't fit to lace the boots of Len White. He honestly believes in his heart Len White was the best player we've ever had. Only a little fella but an amazing shot, strong as an ox and quick. That's the impression I have of Hughie Gallagher, but White ended up skint, and never got a testimonial till about 1990, 25 year after he retired and the club played it at Hillheads, Whitley Bay, wanks. Gallagher didnt end up much better like. Aye there's a train of thought Gallagher went off the rails a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc-mag 1 Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Aye. RIP. Best get the thread back on track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest You FCB Get Out Of Our Club Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Aye. RIP. Best get the thread back on track. When he left the toon for Chelsea it signalled the start of our demise to be honest league wise, but to be fair Chelsea didn't give him the platform he needed neither. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc-mag 1 Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Aye. RIP. Best get the thread back on track. When he left the toon for Chelsea it signalled the start of our demise to be honest league wise, but to be fair Chelsea didn't give him the platform he needed neither. Fucking hell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 I always thought Pele's comment about Best (not sure of the exact quote mind) was taken out of context, i.e. he was saying Best was the best player in the world at that time (which he probably was for a 2-3 season period) yet it's often brought up as meaning Pele was saying he was the best ever. In any case, everything I've seen and heard about Best suggests he was one of the greatest of all-time and probably the best player the UK has ever produced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden McGroin 6245 Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Pele said Nicky Butt was class in 2002. Case closed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Pele said Nicky Butt was class in 2002. Case closed! He was though, tbf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinofbeans 91 Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 butt was probably (at the time) the best player in his position alongside makalele at the time. makes total sense. bit of a fall from grace though after that like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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