- Apr 11, 2004
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Gazza
Lineker
Klinsmann
Bale
Lineker
Klinsmann
Bale
Shit - I forgot Klinsmann!
For me, King was world class in terms of ability, but not world class in terms of being severely troubled by injuries. Lineker, Gazza, Modric, and Bale were all players that I think would have got into any team on the planet during their best days with us. Does that make them world class? Would we consider them world class if they continue to play at a high level for other teams?
Going by Fergie's criteria the answer is none - not even GHod.
Whether you agree with Fergie's criteria or not is another matter.
Klinsmann was one of the best strikers in the world when he signed him!Lineker. No one else imo
If we are going by Fergie's standard - i.e. using Scholes as denomination - then the following would fit in to that bracket:
Lloris
Modric
Bale
King
Gascoigne
Hoddle
Lineker
Ridiculous that Fergie didnt include peter schmeichel in his list. Or Roy Keane. I suspect the entire point of this remark was to have a dig at Keane (maybe Schmeichel too). I would say Lineker, Gazza, Klinsmann (1st time around), King, Bale and Lloris. I am loath to say this but maybe Judas was too but I am too blinded by hatered to think rationally on that one....