AlecHDR
Angry, incoherent heterosexual slob
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When you say Giggs and Keane, do you mean people have been tarnishing their legacies as footballers, or as people? If we are talking legacy as a footballer, I don't think the examples of Keane and Giggs are good ones. I haven't seen many people seriously doubting Keane's or Gigg's footballing abilities/status.
Giggs is universally recognized as one of the best wingers to play the game in recent history. His list of achievements is unparalleled. Not only was he great throughout his career but he changed his game over time and was still great. His mix of longevity and the top level he reached will remain a rare occurrence in football. People love to create heroes to worship though. When some fans pointed out that whilst a great player, Giggs was not the best of people (personal life) or that he shouldn't be anywhere near the United managerial job, that was considered as some sort of insult or belittlement of the man's football status/achievements. It wasn't.
Same goes for Keane. Great player. Fantastic midfielder. Still a bit of a cnut. You can be a cnut and be good at football. Arguably one of football's biggest cnuts of all time might be currently the best striker in the world.
Giggs is universally recognized as one of the best wingers to play the game in recent history. His list of achievements is unparalleled. Not only was he great throughout his career but he changed his game over time and was still great. His mix of longevity and the top level he reached will remain a rare occurrence in football. People love to create heroes to worship though. When some fans pointed out that whilst a great player, Giggs was not the best of people (personal life) or that he shouldn't be anywhere near the United managerial job, that was considered as some sort of insult or belittlement of the man's football status/achievements. It wasn't.
Same goes for Keane. Great player. Fantastic midfielder. Still a bit of a cnut. You can be a cnut and be good at football. Arguably one of football's biggest cnuts of all time might be currently the best striker in the world.