Players From Rival Clubs You Like
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Off the back of the Gianluca Vialli thread (I'm a Chelsea fan but he seems to have been universally liked), players that play or played for clubs you don't support or even despise, that you can't help liking.
For me, currently playing, Kane & Son at Spuds. From the past, Ian Wright and Stuart Pearce. Probably others I can't think of at the moment.
For me, currently playing, Kane & Son at Spuds. From the past, Ian Wright and Stuart Pearce. Probably others I can't think of at the moment.
Kante
Messi
De Bruyne
Fernández
Bellingham
Foden
Kompany
David Silva
Iniesta
Xavi
Henry
Viera
Batistuta
Totti
Scholes
Just a few off the top of my head. I get the impression Kante is an all round good bloke. Fernández is a great player with a bit of an attitude problem at times but will probably get back to his best now Ronaldo has flounced.
Messi
De Bruyne
Fernández
Bellingham
Foden
Kompany
David Silva
Iniesta
Xavi
Henry
Viera
Batistuta
Totti
Scholes
Just a few off the top of my head. I get the impression Kante is an all round good bloke. Fernández is a great player with a bit of an attitude problem at times but will probably get back to his best now Ronaldo has flounced.
800 said:President Merkin said:
This breaks down into players you admire as players & decent people. So Messi, Ronaldo, Maradona, all the usuals. On the other side of the equation, Kompany is hard not admire as a decent guy. Same for rashford & it kills me to say this as a life long Spud - Ian Wright. Top bloke.
Agree ,there are a couple of opposition players I enjoy watching currently (De Bruyne being the main one) but as for liking personally no one currently (I'd say rashford but I'm a red so it doesn't count),Juan mata was a top bloke as well at chelsea and United.Eden Dzecko as well was an absolute gent ,he rented a flat from a friend of mine (several players rented the said flat over the years and most of them were dicks but he was a proper gent.)
I’m torn with this. I can think of a few rival players that I’ve warmed to now that they’ve retired, but really disliked them when they were playing such as Ian Wright, Henry and a fair chunk of the Arsenal team of that era if aim honest, although some I still can’t stomach. Players I had a soft spot for even when playing, definitely Zola in that group.
Players I admire who are still playing with rival teams are definitely De Bruyne & Kane. Hard to think of many others, as the current crop seem quite a dislikeable bunch, although I’m sure they equally don’t speak very highly of me
Players I admire who are still playing with rival teams are definitely De Bruyne & Kane. Hard to think of many others, as the current crop seem quite a dislikeable bunch, although I’m sure they equally don’t speak very highly of me
simon800 said:
Despite being a United fan I also quite like Jordan Henderson. Seems a really good pro, proper hard working, and through graft and determination has had a great career for Liverpool and England.
Yes, a thimble of talent coupled with an ocean of desire and application. You have to admire the career he's had given his limited abilities. TwigtheWonderkid said:
simon800 said:
Despite being a United fan I also quite like Jordan Henderson. Seems a really good pro, proper hard working, and through graft and determination has had a great career for Liverpool and England.
Yes, a thimble of talent coupled with an ocean of desire and application. You have to admire the career he's had given his limited abilities. Slowboathome said:
TwigtheWonderkid said:
simon800 said:
Despite being a United fan I also quite like Jordan Henderson. Seems a really good pro, proper hard working, and through graft and determination has had a great career for Liverpool and England.
Yes, a thimble of talent coupled with an ocean of desire and application. You have to admire the career he's had given his limited abilities. Gassing Station | Football | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff