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try propose and elaborate before jumping to a false conclusion would you?If If If.
get your head out the clouds and come to the real world. my point stands.
try propose and elaborate before jumping to a false conclusion would you?If If If.
get your head out the clouds and come to the real world. my point stands.
? I think the sheer wonder of Hoddles talent got him past such comments which definitely were in the air throughout his career.I’d love to have heard the comments about Hoddle when he was just breaking through “ Nah this kid will never make it, he can’t tackle “ lol.
I think before his terrible injury Winks had a very high ceiling. It makes me sad to this day how such a freak injury when he was playing so well has so hampered his careerWas Winks ever touted as being Better than Skipp looked ? I know they didn't compete against one another in youth teams. I mean those who watched Winks and then Skipp was it always clear Skipp had the higher ceiling?
But compared to skipp at the same age?I think before his terrible injury Winks had a very high ceiling. It makes me sad to this day how such a freak injury when he was playing so well has so hampered his career
I don't know the two players ages exactly. But I think pre injury a young Winks was probably thought to have a higher ceiling at comparable ages. But other Academy watchers will probably have a better idea on that.But compared to skipp at the same age?
I saw him in the FAYC 1975-6 against Burnley and Wolves. He was from a different galaxy from all of the other players. My favourite insult from the Hoddle naysayers was he would not make it because he was a 'ballerina' not a footballer.? I think the sheer wonder of Hoddles talent got him past such comments which definitely were in the air throughout his career.
Some of my friends saw him before I did and were raving about him. The first time I saw him was on TV when he put that superb shot past Shilton, and I was hooked straightaway.
It's also worth remembering that early on Glenn got forward more and scored lots of goals for a mid
Unfortunately his back problems hindered his pace and mobility. Plus the wear and tear of being hacked to pieces by 70s and 80s neantherdahls
Had Glenn not had those back issues, he would have been up there with the Platinis in terms of all round brilliance
As it was he was our Glenn and more than wonderful enough, and equally brilliant for Monaco too
? I think the sheer wonder of Hoddles talent got him past such comments which definitely were in the air throughout his career.
Some of my friends saw him before I did and were raving about him. The first time I saw him was on TV when he put that superb shot past Shilton, and I was hooked straightaway.
It's also worth remembering that early on Glenn got forward more and scored lots of goals for a mid
Unfortunately his back problems hindered his pace and mobility. Plus the wear and tear of being hacked to pieces by 70s and 80s neantherdahls
Had Glenn not had those back issues, he would have been up there with the Platinis in terms of all round brilliance
As it was he was our Glenn and more than wonderful enough, and equally brilliant for Monaco too
Was Winks ever touted as being Better than Skipp looked ? I know they didn't compete against one another in youth teams. I mean those who watched Winks and then Skipp was it always clear Skipp had the higher ceiling?
I saw him in the FAYC 1975-6 against Burnley and Wolves. He was from a different galaxy from all of the other players. My favourite insult from the Hoddle naysayers was he would not make it because he was a 'ballerina' not a footballer.
The one player who I really thought would have a big career who didn't make it was Ali Dick. I saw him give Paul Parker the run around in the SJFC in 1980-81 at Craven Cottage.. He won the tie with a brilliant solo goal . I guess injuries ruined his career.
Good question, we'll never know, but it's true in those days Conn and Hoddle in the same team may have been deemed to be riskyIf Alfie Conn had been more successful and stayed with us, would Hoddle have blossomed a lot later?
I watched him a couple of times down at the old Cheshunt Training Ground actually standing next to the great Sir Bill on one occasion. He must have been 14 or 15 at the time he was so outstanding it took your breath away. Such a great talent.? I think the sheer wonder of Hoddles talent got him past such comments which definitely were in the air throughout his career.
Some of my friends saw him before I did and were raving about him. The first time I saw him was on TV when he put that superb shot past Shilton, and I was hooked straightaway.
It's also worth remembering that early on Glenn got forward more and scored lots of goals for a mid
Unfortunately his back problems hindered his pace and mobility. Plus the wear and tear of being hacked to pieces by 70s and 80s neantherdahls
Had Glenn not had those back issues, he would have been up there with the Platinis in terms of all round brilliance
As it was he was our Glenn and more than wonderful enough, and equally brilliant for Monaco too
More Aguero than Messi or Kane, IMO. Good to watch.Yep, feel the same, just love watching him play. As far as skilful exciting players go, he's the best Academy prospect I've see since Hoddle.
I'm not saying he will be better than Kane or even Skipp. Almost certainly he won't achieve anything like Harry, but there's a touch of Messiesque magic about him that is brilliant to behold
Atilla the stockbroker. Bastard. But funny with it…I saw him in the FAYC 1975-6 against Burnley and Wolves. He was from a different galaxy from all of the other players. My favourite insult from the Hoddle naysayers was he would not make it because he was a 'ballerina' not a footballer.
The one player who I really thought would have a big career who didn't make it was Ali Dick. I saw him give Paul Parker the run around in the SJFC in 1980-81 at Craven Cottage.. He won the tie with a brilliant solo goal . I guess injuries ruined his career.
Skipp was probably rated more highly earlier as a youngster because his role relies on physicality, determination, and attitude which he showed in spades as a youngster.But compared to skipp at the same age?
I don’t think Winks has ever possessed the intensity that Skipp has, which is a mental thing.The big advantage Skipp has always had over Winks is that he has an obvious position and a natural defensive ability. When Winks first came through I don’t think anyone thought of him as a CDM. In fact I think some thought he might even be a 10. But when the goals Assist side of his game didn’t really develop you are left with the player he is today. Basically just OK in a few midfield areas without excelling anywhere in particular.