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Tag: George Best

Eleven of the greatest to never play at the World Cup

Eleven of the greatest to never play at the World Cup

June 7, 2018 by Ivan Smyth

Ivan Smyth picks a team from the great players who never got the opportunity to play in the World Cup.

Generational comparisons and being the Best

Generational comparisons and being the Best

December 4, 2015 by Gerry Farrell

Gerry Farrell discusses the comparisons made between the today’s best players and the stars of the past.

Beckham’s MLS legacy cemented

Beckham’s MLS legacy cemented

February 10, 2014 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly discusses the achievements of David Beckam since he moved Stateside.

The fall of Gascoigne, not Gazza

The fall of Gascoigne, not Gazza

September 30, 2013 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly looks at Paul Gascoigne and the difficulties he went through as a player.

The January Window: A premature option for Wilfried Zaha

The January Window: A premature option for Wilfried Zaha

November 20, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly believes that Crystal Palace youngster Wilfried Zaha needs to stay put for now.

George Best: Football's great anachronism

George Best: Football’s great anachronism

July 23, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly goes in depth on one of the games biggest legends both on and off the field.

The Tragic Story of Gigi Meroni

The Tragic Story of Gigi Meroni

January 4, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Serie A has had its fair share of playboys down through the years and Ciaran Kelly looks at one who often gets forgotten about.

Zinedine Zidane: The Flawed Genius

Zinedine Zidane: The Flawed Genius

December 7, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly is back with another fantastic read and this time out his focus is on French legend Zidane Zidane.

The Beckham Experiment: The Verdict

The Beckham Experiment: The Verdict

November 14, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

As David Beckham’s MLS contract comes to an end, Ciaran Kelly looks at the impact that the English superstar had on football in America.

Johan Cruyff: The Total Voetballer

Johan Cruyff: The Total Voetballer

September 14, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly takes a detailed look at the career of Holland and Ajax legend Johan Cruyff.

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