Tyler Blackett
Players you had forgotten existed
- Thread starter Smoking_Owl
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Oliver Neuville
Émile Mpenza, many were dead certain he’s the next big thing
Savo Milošević and Bosko Balaban from Villa
Ugo Ehiogu
Efan Ekoku
Both were fun names to pronounce back in the day
Efan Ekoku
Both were fun names to pronounce back in the day
Moises caicedo people on here thought he was the next big thing
I think him being currently shit in a shit Chelsea side in his first season there doesn't mean he's not the next big thing.
Lopez
. Unreal at the time where he was regularly tearing Madrid and Barca a new one. Loved that Valencia sideLopez
Vicente, Aimar, Baraja, Mendieta, Ayala, Canizares, Carew etc. That period and rotation of players were something.
The Carew mention not because he was a good player but because he was a beast on Pro Evo
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Tyler Blackett and Bebe
Wayne Bridge
Mazon Maount
Antony Martial
Leif Eriksen
Saido Berahino
Rodrigo Possebon
Rodrigo Possebon
Vicente, Aimar, Baraja, Mendieta, Ayala, Canizares, Carew etc. That period and rotation of players were something.
The Carew mention not because he was a good player but because he was a beast on Pro Evo
Yeah Vicente and Aimar were unreal ballers too. Vicente ruined by injury and ended up what was out of place looking at that time at Brighton
That fella who was on that Esther Rantzen show which discovered Sheena Easton and played for Liverpool.
Literally being trying to remember Saido’s name all day due to this thread.
Freddy Adu
Angelo Henriquez
LvG loved Blackett, only played because he was left footed
Douglas Costa
Rodrigo Whathisnamez
Ye thats the last time I remember him. In that daft 3/5 at back formation
A couple of bang average blasts from the past:
Joseph Desire Job
Kenwyne Jones
Joseph Desire Job
Kenwyne Jones
I did find myself develop some increased appreciation for LvG and the teams he's managed. Managed to make some real dross look relatively capable as a unit.
Lucas Leiva just turned 37. it's been 5 or 6 years since he left Liverpool yet I feel like it's been about 15.
O. Cardozo is still scoring for fun, but he's only 40. his partner in attack is another youngster, 42y old R. Santa Cruz. obviously they're toying with the rest of the league.
O. Cardozo is still scoring for fun, but he's only 40. his partner in attack is another youngster, 42y old R. Santa Cruz. obviously they're toying with the rest of the league.
Miguel Veloso
Melissia.
Garry Neville used to mention him a long time ago.
Garry Neville used to mention him a long time ago.
Salomon Kalou. BBC guess the player quiz, guessed about 10 different African Chelsea players and didn’t have a scooby it was this guy. Remember him being decent however. Irritatingly so.
I hope he gets one
Lopez
Ah, it was a class side. Canizares, Ayala, Aimar, Baraja, Albelda, Mista, Angulo.. used to love watching them and Deportivo back then.
Niko Kranjcar. Perennial 'Arry Redknapp deadline day signing.
Aldo Duscher. Were we actually supposed to sign him?
Aldo Duscher. Were we actually supposed to sign him?
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Stéphane Chapuisat
Tyler Blackett.
Titzan Ahrs
Lovely player
Some of us can't forget...
Alexander Hleb
That's great.
I know they weren't the best of the best at their peak, but some people seem to frown upon players for carrying on past their own personal best. Ruining their legacy is a phrase I've seen before. Even if these 2 weren't absolute superstars on the world stage they still obviously had more talent than most of us could ever dream of.
If a player enjoys playing, and can be remotely useful anywhere then keep playing! Can be back in their in their own country like these 2, a different country with easier leagues, or even way down the ladder in the 5th or 6th tier somewhere. Why not if football still brings them joy!? Seems they won the Apertura, Clasura and Paraguyan Cup in 2023.
Lee Trundle was still appearing in a Welsh regional division last time I checked which I think is brilliant.
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