Beckham's red card appeal

Wurm

Yeah, Rooney. I caught just a few minutes of a game the other day (I had to run), but I didn't see him handle the ball much in that short time. I'll need to check him out next time.

I have seen vid of Pele from the early-mid 60's. Several years ago it was, but not great quality as you can imagine and not very long. It was on some sports "Greatest of All Time" thing or another.

Then when he was with the Cosmos it seemed like he was on the tube all the time. I was a young kid then, and I remember how much in awe I was of the guy. Still am!

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MountainPro

it doesnt matter how fit he really is, he is fit enough to be playing regularly for one of the greatest clubs in the world. Perhaps that doesnt take super-fitness but it takes a lot of skill and talent as FredC said.

if fitness was the case, perhaps Seb Coe would of taken Wolverhampton Wanderers to the European Cup finals in 1983.

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MountainPro

the UK is short of truly international sporting superstars and Becks is one of the few we have. Maybe D.Coulthard would be in there too but is is another Henman, we like to support him but he is never really going to win anything big.

David beckham has become a benchmark for footballing legenderyness. When Nakamura signed for Celtic in the summer he was hailed as 'Japans answer to Beckham'....he is a good player alright but they were referring to his superstar lifestyle, model wife, big house, fast cars and bags of cash.

Becks is good for the UK image.....but personally i think he is a big wet blouse.

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Eldron

Agreed - this whole metrosexual Becks may work for the ladies but alas the men think becks is a lady boy.

Coulthard - egads. I've supported the man for years which is equivalent to slashing your wrists with a spoon - you keep trying hard but you never really get the result you're looking for.....

Carrera

I recall well the words of Muhammad Ali when he was joking with journalists about the image of the boxer or the sportsman. His words ring true for David Beckham and Rooney. I mean, you begin the conversation with Rooney and ask:
"Hey, champ, what do you think about the latest famine in Zimbabwe?"
And the response goes:
"Duh, duh, well a fink, duh, isn't Zimabawe on the costa del sol?"
So, the reporter tries David Beckham:
"What do you think about recent developments treating cancer?"
"Duh, a fink me latest tattoos go well with me air!"
God, it's frightening! Give me Lance Armstrong any day of the week. Can't stand either one of them
Every day you have to suffer stories in the Sun or Star with those two characters who are supposed to be role models. Yuk!

Carrera

He's prettier than me for sure. Poor old carrera's hanging on to his hair
So, yes, Beckham has looks but when he opens his mouth you get, "Duh, da duh!"
Plus he can't play as well as the Germans and he lives on beer and kebabs!

el Inglés

just because he likes living in spain you tosspots don´t like him , seems a much nicer guy than Rooney who looks like he´s going to self distruct like Gasgoine , hope not .

your rantings are typical of the british ; put them on a pedistal and then try to knock´em off . the old class envy ?

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Carrera

I was raised in a run-down area in a working class family. My school was also working class, not a posh affair at all.
But the fact remains I still think Beckham is as thick as two short planks.
We've had far better athletes in this country such as Seb Coe, Kelly Holmes, Paula Radcliff and even Barry Mguigan.
Besides, I hate football period.

el Inglés

so ? still sounds like envy to me and paula radcliff doesn´t come across as the sharpest tool in the box but so what , she runs like an angel .

and isn´t wanting to send him to the US a rather harsh punisment for being a bit of a prat ? even if a rich one .

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Carrera

What specifically gets on my wick is the fact I find it patronsing to have Beckham held up as this ideal role-model we're supposed to aspire to.
Please.............

Eldron

Agreed! Most of my anti Becks sentiment is fueled by me not earning 80,000 grand a week or banging posh spice daily....

Where in Staffs are you from? I worked in Crewe for a few years - I still miss north staff oatcakes!!

FredC

How exotic.

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FredC

I've just tried the old Bush/Kerry thread but it doesnt go back far enough for continuity.

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