The Footie Thread

[Golfmmad]

None of those players would last 20 minutes in the modern game.

And before anyone says current players wouldn’t be able to cope with the tackles. The players from past generations wouldn’t get close enough.

Back in the early 2000s I could do a sub 40 minute 10k with dodgy kneels and considered myself fit. At the time I’d played in 5 aside games with players in a PL team. I was out on my arse before they had even got warm.

It's all about training effect though. I reckon if you put those PL players in your 10k, they would be out on their arses at about 5k!
Your other point about players of the past not being quick or fit enough, I'd say that if the George Best were playing now he'd run riot and be priceless!

 

[Lord Tyrion]

It's all about training effect though. I reckon if you put those PL players in your 10k, they would be out on their arses at about 5k!
Your other point about players of the past not being quick or fit enough, I'd say that if the George Best were playing now he'd run riot and be priceless!

I am firmly in the camp that good players would be good in whatever era. They might have been able to stroll around the pitch in the past but pro's would adapt and have got fitter if they played now. Same footballing quality, just played at a faster tempo. That or get a proper job .

From what I've seen, Best on good pitches and no one trying to break his legs would be worth more than a few quid

 

[Deleted member 29109]

It's all about training effect though. I reckon if you put those PL players in your 10k, they would be out on their arses at about 5k!
Your other point about players of the past not being quick or fit enough, I'd say that if the George Best were playing now he'd run riot and be priceless!

George Best would have the skills, but if you dropped him exactly as he was back in his day, he wouldn’t last the first half of a PL game.

 

[Hobbit]

I am firmly in the camp that good players would be good in whatever era. They might have been able to stroll around the pitch in the past but pro's would adapt and have got fitter if they played now. Same footballing quality, just played at a faster tempo. That or get a proper job .

From what I've seen, Best on good pitches and no one trying to break his legs would be worth more than a few quid

When I watch Messi dribble in tight situations I see Best. The likeness, in that respect, is spine tingling.

I played with guy, me at left back and him at LCB. He‘d played for West Brom and remembers the first time he played against Best. He said the only time he got near Best was when they shook hands at the end of the game, and Best wasn’t out of breath.

 

[Slime]

It's amazing how many on here are slagging Southgate off and saying it's time for him to go ................................... but I can't think of anyone who has suggested who his replacement should be.
Any offers?

 

[Deleted member 21784]

It's amazing how many on here are slagging Southgate off and saying it's time for him to go ................................... but I can't think of anyone who has suggested who his replacement should be.
Any offers?

Graham potter

 

[Deleted member 29109]

It's amazing how many on here are slagging Southgate off and saying it's time for him to go ................................... but I can't think of anyone who has suggested who his replacement should be.
Any offers?

Bielsa

 

[GB72]

It's amazing how many on here are slagging Southgate off and saying it's time for him to go ................................... but I can't think of anyone who has suggested who his replacement should be.
Any offers?

Not sure if he is the answer but Poccetino will be out of a job soon.

 

[Tashyboy]

I’m working in Oldham and had a chinwag with a City fan, he said they’re preparing a 50m bid for Philips ?
Oh and he said Foden IS the next Messiah ?

I don’t think Messi would be the next Messiah in an England team. It must be demoralising being a Top player being coached by Mike Bassett

 

[chrisd]

Your other point about players of the past not being quick or fit enough, I'd say that if the George Best were playing now he'd run riot and be priceless!

You're absolutely right !

 

[Deleted member 21784]

George Best would have the skills, but if you dropped him exactly as he was back in his day, he wouldn’t last the first half of a PL game.

He would also prob be cancelled for being a wife beater

 

[Deleted member 29109]

He would also prob be cancelled for being a wife beater

And rightly so!

 

[Deleted member 21784]

And rightly so!

I doubt many would make it now. Ability is unquestionable but lifestyle? How many went out on the lash before a game. smoked.. more than now for sure

 

[Golfmmad]

George Best would have the skills, but if you dropped him exactly as he was back in his day, he wouldn’t last the first half of a PL game.

Entirely disagree! ?

 

[Deleted member 29109]

Entirely disagree! ?

You honestly think he would be fit enough to cope with a modern premier league game? Not a chance.

 

[Golfmmad]

You honestly think he would be fit enough to cope with a modern premier league game? Not a chance.

Yes of course he would. The now beautiful playing surfaces, lighter ball, fitted boots. I don't know why you think it's so special now compared to yesteryear.

 

[Deleted member 21784]

Yes of course he would. The now beautiful playing surfaces, lighter ball, fitted boots. I don't know why you think it's so special now compared to yesteryear.

His levels of booze consumed he would never keep up with the modern pace.

 

[Golfmmad]

His levels of booze consumed he would never keep up with the modern pace.

I'm talking about when he was in his prime not in the latter stages of his career.

 

[Deleted member 21784]

I'm talking about when he was in his prime not in the latter stages of his career.

He still drank at the start of his career , it's if he could have got on in training at modern level.

 

[Fade and Die]

Yes of course he would. The now beautiful playing surfaces, lighter ball, fitted boots. I don't know why you think it's so special now compared to yesteryear.

Don’t you know that Millenials invented everything! No such thing as top football before 1992. ?