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TC Poll: Best footballer of all time?

Discussion in 'World Football' started by Callum McGregor, Jun 29, 2016.

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  1. Callum McGregor The Captain Gold Member

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    I don't even know who Lev Yashin is.
     
    Callum McGregor, Jun 29, 2016
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  2. Notorious Gold Member Gold Member

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    Goalkeeper for Dynamo Moscow nicknamed the "Black Spider"
     
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  3. Callum McGregor The Captain Gold Member

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    Aye, I googled him. Surely if he was one of the best players ever he'd be frequently mentioned in these debates?

    Ronaldinho would be too if not for his fall from grace, hence why I didn't include him.
     
    Callum McGregor, Jun 29, 2016
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  4. ynwa1987

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    Stop being such a hipster.
     
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  5. Notorious Gold Member Gold Member

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    it's all about Different opinions in these debates
     
    Notorious, Jun 29, 2016
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  6. ynwa1987

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    I dont think so.

    Football is a changed game, players today are so much more athletic/phsical.

    Sport science is so much more advanced now. These players would good but no where near the level of Messi.

    You only need to look Diego Maradona highlights to realize how far the game has evolved since then never mind the 1950. Look at how the 100m sprint records have been smashed since the 50's. By that same token the 4 minute mile was a big deal in the 50s, now many non proffesional athletes can accomplish this feat.

    Look at Diego Maradonas famous goal v England , he practically jogged through the defense.
     
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  7. Paul McAuley

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    Ferenc Puskas or di stefano no making the list.
     
    Paul McAuley, Jun 29, 2016
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    Thought Pele woulda run away with this....All round stunning player

    Was also up against utter legends at the time...not like todays football
     
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  9. Vinnie BBQ Justice is lost Justice is raped Justice is gone.

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    So Cruijff falls into the other category? Ffs Minty! :56:Refuse to vote now. :icon_mrgreen:
     
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  10. Vinnie BBQ Justice is lost Justice is raped Justice is gone.

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    Yeah, cause no one ever heard of Beckenbauer . :smiley-laughing002:
     
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  11. Callum McGregor The Captain Gold Member

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    I've literally never heard of anyone claiming that Cruyff is the best player ever, sorry mate.
     
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  12. Vinnie BBQ Justice is lost Justice is raped Justice is gone.

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    :97: You didn't? I've heard plenty people mention him as best player ever and they weren't only Dutch either.
     
    Vinnie BBQ, Jun 29, 2016
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  13. Mr Shelby Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    On the topic of Lev Yashin, he could very well be the greatest keeper ever. However how can you possibly compare him to the likes of Messi etc in terms of the greatest ever. They all had different roles to play on the pitch. Beckenbauer and Maldini as well..relates back to the point I made earlier.

    So hard to put certain players in the same bracket/debate.
     
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  14. Notorious Gold Member Gold Member

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    aye but you can compare him to Buffon and other keepers
     
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    Could break it down to best GK, best defender, midfield, striker ?

    That would mean 4 different polls :icon_mrgreen:
     
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  16. Notorious Gold Member Gold Member

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    Buffon has my vote for top keeper I love the guy to bits :icon_mrgreen:
     
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    Maldini would be my best defender.
     
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    What poll would you put Cruyff in? :56:
     
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  19. Callum McGregor The Captain Gold Member

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    No, I really haven't. Heard him mentioned as one of the greats but never in the same Pele/Maradona/Messi bracket.
     
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    * knows, what position did he play ? :smiley-laughing002:
     
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