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  1. Maradona37

    Hans-Dieter Flick

    I know you aren't talking to me, but have you seen the 'Rio is better than Nesta' thread on Redcafe? The copium is unreal. As bad as their copium and underrating of Van Dijk (who I assume you are referring to there, either him or Maldini).
  2. Maradona37

    Hans-Dieter Flick

    Yes. It is more about creating a feel good atmosphere and there's more chances for individual quality to shine. I think 'no tactics' is an overstatement, but it's less tactical by a long way than club football. In some ways though I like that - it connects back in to what I said about...
  3. Maradona37

    Diego Maradona

    Argentina were woeful in that tournament and carried by a barely fit Diego and Caniggia playing well. It was a poor tournament on the field marred by backpasses, time-wasting by keepers like Packie Bonner and defensive football. It's a large reason why the backpass rule was brought in a few...
  4. Maradona37

    Diego Maradona

    Only Garrincha 62 and Messi 22 are anywhere near it. Cruyff 74 could be a shout, Zico 82, but those first three are the best with Maradona the crown jewel. Some say Puskas 54 too but there's less footage of that.
  5. Maradona37

    Hans-Dieter Flick

    Less talk, more action, imo. Too many people in football are extremely good at talking about what they should do in theory, but never carry it out in practice.
  6. Maradona37

    Deco

    Yeah you're right on all that. Great point about London diaspora, you talk about the power of London financially and all the good players coming out of there too. I think the other two Bs can still benefit from that being in the south of England and on the south coast. They can still benefit...
  7. Maradona37

    Lionel "The Greatest of All Time" Messi V2

    Yes that was all class stuff. He's just a genius at football.
  8. Maradona37

    Deco

    That's true, I just mean on the pitch. Obviously off it they're dodgy like all football clubs in the elite leagues. Yeah data can work. I have always said that stats have their place - but they need to be used in an intelligent way. Most fans use stats in completely the wrong way. Whereas clubs...
  9. Maradona37

    Lionel "The Greatest of All Time" Messi V2

    Some of the dribbling moments are just unreal, as well as all the other shenanigans. I am not sure where the time stamp is, but that play where Iniesta and Messi take the absolute piss with dribbling is amazing.
  10. Maradona37

    Deco

    @Porque Btw those four clubs deserve to do very well in England. It's a shame the 'elite clubs' take all the good players they scout Those four clubs' stories are much more enjoyable to follow than the more boring 'big six' pish.
  11. Maradona37

    Deco

    Yeah he seems destined for one of those four. They love these guys from lesser leagues that are just read to take the next step. I am sure he would do well there like the likes of Mbeumo, Semenyo, Outtarra, Mateta, Mitoma etc have.
  12. Maradona37

    Deco

    Looks silky and effortless for such a big guy. Really like his gait and the look of how he moves with the ball and touches.
  13. Maradona37

    Hans-Dieter Flick

    That's not true, plenty of their players have left and still been rubbish. It's just the ones who did well are talked about more because it's funny to rub in how bad United are as a club.
  14. Maradona37

    Hans-Dieter Flick

    Tiny sample size. Also, Hojlund is still playing as a traditional 9 (though Napoli are playing to his strengths more with de Bruyne balls in behind for him to run on to). It's still very early in the season and too early to make full judgements. Something many people on this site love to do is...
  15. Maradona37

    Hans-Dieter Flick

    Exactly. It's not just the pressing either, it's all the ability in tight spaces too - the central areas tend to be more congested than the wide areas, and that is bad news for a player like Rashford who needs space and is better facing goal fronting defenders up. So many attacks would break...
  16. Maradona37

    Hans-Dieter Flick

    Rashford failed every time he played 9 for United, though it could work in a different environnment, but I doubt it. The constant comments that come up on this site about 'playing him as a 9' are a bit silly, and show plenty here didn't watch him extensively at United. Same goes for the Raphinha...
  17. Maradona37

    Premier League 25/26

    Arteta isn't a good manager, in my opinion.
  18. Maradona37

    Volleyball

    Totally forgot about this - wanted to try to watch more volleyball too soon, a shame.
  19. Maradona37

    Lionel "The Greatest of All Time" Messi V2

    Great video to watch from start to finish of the magic man
  20. Maradona37

    Top 10 Biggest Clubs in the World

    Yeah it's penis measuring nonsense. Another good post by yourself.
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