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I know the problem. It's true for most of the pre-WWII legends in my opinion.
There were some useful links in the Euro draft concerning CEIC, you should check it out@Aldo I did a half-arsed search the other day for some more Mitropa documentation, but with little success. I'll try to dig a bit deeper. There could be some more detailed info about those matches available in material dedicated to Sindelar, individually, rather than to the Cup as such.
Part of the problem with Sindelar is that some of the best pieces written about him tend to focus on the myth, to put it like that - his bohemian lifestyle, his relationship with the Nazi authorities, and his death (not least). Which is interesting, of course, but sometimes what you want is dry facts and figures - to complement the poetry.
There were some useful links in the Euro draft concerning CEIC, you should check it out
Yeah, I know, of course - but seeing as Sindelar shone in both it can be usefulHowever, this is the CEC (Central European Cup), or Mitropa Cup (as it was called) - the club tournament, not the Euro precursor.
Yeah, I know, of course - but seeing as Sindelar shone in both it can be useful
In anticipation of it moving quickly overnight can someone please take my pick?
10 what? Definitely not minutes. Hours? Years? Parsecs?Sorry guys, been extremely busy at work. I'll pick in 10
Joan SegarraThe legendary defender was part of the Barça of the Five Cups in the 1950s and is the player who has made the fifth most appearances in the Barça colours.
El Gran Capitán
Segarra was a true gentleman on the pitch, and his noble and very proper attitude won him the admiration of respect of the entire footballing world. He was a versatile player, although his natural positions were at half back or left back. He was brave and dedicated and would never stop yelling encouragement to his team mates. He had the perfect physical shape, tremendous skills, and was a solid marker. Although he played at the back, he also had a fine shot and scored several decisive goals.
He was unable to show the continent what he could do at the disappointing European Cup Final in Berne, 1961, because of an unfortunate eye injury.
After retiring, the ‘great captain’ stayed on at Barça as a youth team coach and in the 1979-80 season he was assistant first team coach to Helenio Herrera.
Sporting career
- Seasons at the club: 1949-64
- Games played: 528
- Goals: 30
- Trophies:
4 Leagues (1951/52, 52/53, 58/59 and 59/60)
1 Latin Cup (1952)
2 Fairs Cups (1957/58 and 59/60)
6 Spanish Cups (1950/51, 51/52, 52/53, 56/57, 58/59 and 62/63)
2 Eva Duarte Cups (1952 and 1953)
Are @Skizzo and @Pat_Mustard here? Maybe we can do a few quick picks if we are lucky?
Uh oh. @Chesterlestreet is in the British draft thread. Hmm...
A good choice indeed.
Khurtsilava: The only player I had literally never ever heard of. Apparently he was every bit as good as Jaap Stam. Mysteriously disappeared from the starting lineup never to return.