who's your favorite footballer?

I've been watching a lot of the Champions League Matches (and I'm really bored with this Auxerre-Liverpool match) and it occured to me that some of you less sophisticated posters probably don't follow the Premiership and choose this inferior brand of football (be it Spanish, French or Italian). And since it has been a while since we've had a footie post, I thought I'd ask who your favorite footballer is?<P>It's no surprise that me being a Man U supporter that I am a big fan of <P> <P><BR>But it may surprise you that I have fond feelings for <BR> <P>as well.

Paul Scholes. And for entertainment value, you have to love Gazza and Colleymore. McBride makes the list now for how well he is repping US Soccer.<p>[This message has been edited by keithstg (edited 02-20-2003).]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Arial, Veranda">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by keithstg:<BR><B>Paul Scholes. And for entertainment value, you have to love Gazza and Colleymore. McBride makes the list now for how well he is repping US Soccer.<P>[This message has been edited by keithstg (edited 02-20-2003).]</B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>I was praying for Gazza to be on DC United last season - that would been a party in DC every night!<P>As for McBride - godspeed to the man! He is shocking the Brits! I'm looking forward to seeing his match this weekend on FSW - it's about time. They haven't broadcast an Everton match since his first one.<P> <BR> <BR>

I'm partial to that one-armed kicker in the arena league – I forget his name. Did anyone see him lay the big shoulder tackle on the runback last week?

What the fuck is going on with British players? remember you lost 1-3 with Australia! <P>Now seriously, guys, the best player in the world is Carles Puyol, the FC Barcelona defender.

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Arial, Veranda">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by ggw:<BR><B>I'm partial to that one-armed kicker in the arena league – I forget his name. Did anyone see him lay the big shoulder tackle on the runback last week?</B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Nick Gatto, and that was sweet.

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Arial, Veranda">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Barcelona:<BR><B>What the fuck is going on with British players? remember you lost 1-3 with Australia! <P>Now seriously, guys, the best player in the world is Carles Puyol, the FC Barcelona defender.</B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P><BR>Split squad appeasing the Managers of the pro clubs - A different 11 for each half? Come on, nobody thinks the Socceroos are better than England. After Veron nearly broke his toe, I wish more managers took the same appoach to friendlies. Maybe players like Roy Keane would continue to play for their national teams (Mick McCarthy aside).<P>I don't know about Puyols being the best, but I did see Barcelona play a full match for the first time this year against Inter, and I'll tell you, they looked damn good. <BR>I was impressed.<BR>

ole gunnar solskjear (please pardon spelling butchery of his last name), ruud van nistelroy, and diego forlan (hmm what could my favorite club be…??)

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Arial, Veranda">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by vansmack:<BR><B> I was praying for Gazza to be on DC United last season - that would been a party in DC every night!<P> <BR> </B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>I know - Gazza would have been out of control here, as opposed to China, or wherever he is playing now. I really do wonder why United didn't take a flyer on him, if only for their own amusement.<BR>

Priest Holmes or Marshall Faulk would be my choice.

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Arial, Veranda">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Guiny:<BR><B>Priest Holmes or Marshall Faulk would be my choice.</B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>I doubt they could handle running 45 minutes straight for two halves.

Zidane!!!

I'd have to go with Robbie Keane…. this guy makes things happen… what was venebles (sp) thinking.

I've never once watched a soccer game where every single player ran for 45 minutes straight for two half's. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Arial, Veranda">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by keithstg:<BR><B> I doubt they could handle running 45 minutes straight for two halves.</B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Arial, Veranda">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Guiny:<BR><B>I've never once watched a soccer game where every single player ran for 45 minutes straight for two half's. <P> </B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Those fat bastards that play runny-catchy can't run non-stop for 4.5 seconds, let alone 45 minutes.<P> Try watching a tape of Roy Keane prior to his hip surgery if you want to see someone run for 45 stratight minutes…and there's my favourite current player. ROY KEANE. My favourite of all time GEORGE BEST!<P>

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Arial, Veranda">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by myuman:<BR><B>I'd have to go with Robbie Keane…. this guy makes things happen… what was venebles (sp) thinking.</B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>I was so bummed when they announced that he would miss the Fulham match on Monday. I love watching that guy play and one of the few times we were going to get Spurs on the tube, he gets hurt in the first 20 minutes then misses the next telecast too. Robbie's amazing though. <P>As for Venenbles - it's just the start of many mistakes Leeds has made this season. Keane has already made him regret it.

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Arial, Veranda">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by mankie:<BR><B> Those fat bastards that play runny-catchy can't run non-stop for 4.5 seconds, let alone 45 minutes.<P> Try watching a tape of Roy Keane prior to his hip surgery if you want to see someone run for 45 stratight minutes…and there's my favourite current player. ROY KEANE. My favourite of all time GEORGE BEST!<P></B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>This just made me laugh. Did you name your child after him? (just kidding)<P>While appreciate all that Keane has done United, he let the Irish squad down. Anyhow, this was today's Soccernet article (too appropriate):<P>Keane: I'm a changed player <BR> <BR>Roy Keane believes he is a changed player after returning from injury. <BR> <BR> <BR>Keane: More defensive (ChrisLee/GettyImages) <BR> <BR>The Manchester United captain's career was almost ended by a hip injury, which forced him to announce his international retirement. <P>And Keane feels he has had to change his all-action approach and adopt a more defensive role because of his injuries. <P>He said: `That's the way I'll probably have to carry on playing from now on. <P><B>`But I think that suits me now and it suits the team. You can't have everyone going gung-ho all the time.' <P>Keane added in the Daily Mirror: `Before I ran around and tried to do everything. Now I'm trying to use my head a bit more.</B> <P>`Injuries are part and parcel of football and I've had my fair share. But I feel quite good now. I might not show it at times, but I feel okay.' <BR> <P><BR><p>[This message has been edited by vansmack (edited 02-21-2003).]