I don't know any non United supporter who think that Best was as good/better than PeleDona. Not even better than Cruyff.
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I don't know any non United supporter who think that Best was as good/better than PeleDona. Not even better than Cruyff.
So Ronaldo has won it. Absurd.
Shows how little you know about football.
I'd say my knowledge is pretty high. It's an age thing, most old people would say George Best, you're right.
Not really. He's easily the most talented player we've ever had.
Go look at almost any neutral best of all time lists and Best will in or near the top ten.
I imagine it's more of a "having seen him play" thing than an age thing.
Just to muddy the waters, here's a quote from George Best on Ronaldo from 2003.
"There have been a few players described as the new George Best over the years, but this is the first time it's been a compliment to me."
But did Best really think Ronaldo was better, way back in 2003?
"There have been a few players described as the new George Best over the years, but this is the first time it's been a compliment to me."
But did Best really think Ronaldo was better, way back in 2003?
Near or in Top 10 list, is not the same as better than Pele or Maradona. Also, if you are referring to that Fifa list it was in '90 which mean that players like Zidane, Messi, Ronaldo, C.Ronaldo, Ronaldinho haven't start playing or they were not in their best. Quite possibly that he wouldn't be now on Top 10.
Great quote if true.
1. Bebe-+10000
Natural talent: Best
Overall talent and contribution: Giggs/Scholes/Charlton
I'm already feeling sorry for Madrid fans, they'll probably get the same tripe for years to come even if he fecks off to City next year
Agreed.
We have all got our own opinions, but I'm afraid the diving, drama queen would not have made my top 5.
My post was about his placing being too low here and him being better than Ronaldo, context got lost tbf though. I don't think he is better than any of those players.
A lot of random players are called the new <insert player>. To assess that you would have to think about who the others are. When Giggs was being called the new George Best he was a better player than Ronaldo was in 2003.
Knowing George, he may have been referring to looks and pulling power.
You replied in my post that was a response to a poster who said that he was as good or better tha Pele and Maradona.
Knowing George he was pissed.
1. Cristiano Ronaldo-1012 points
2. Paul Scholes-866 points
2. Paul Scholes-866 points
It's clearly Bobby Charlton tbf.
He also said Best was better than Ronaldo, which is what i was talking about.
Off topic but any of you heard that story about a journalist who told Best that Cryuff was better than him. The following day in a match between NI and Holland Best dribbled across to the other side of the pitch just to nutmeg Cryuff
I think that Best at his best was in tie / slightly better than Ronaldo at United at his best (thought not as good as Ronaldo at Madrid). But, if it counts numbr of years/overall contribute than Charlton or Giggs should have won it.
He also said Best was better than Ronaldo, which is what i was talking about.
Off topic but any of you heard that story about a journalist who told Best that Cryuff was better than him. The following day in a match between NI and Holland Best dribbled across to the other side of the pitch just to nutmeg Cryuff
Yes I heard, it is really a funny story but still Cruyff was the better player.
I feel ashamed of my own generation
Cristiano Ronaldo, 292 games, 118 goals, 61 assists
Best United Player of All Time
Best United Player of All Time
Shows how little you know about football.
Surely he's entitled to his opinion without being insulted? Being a bit hypocritical, no?
fecking children
Cristiano Ronaldo, 292 games, 118 goals, 61 assists
Best United Player of All Time
I think a lot of people are considering the current Ronaldo in this.
Even me when I voted, I admit.
He is old so he must be right and all that.
Care to elaborate?
I heard that story before, and I thought that it was funny.
Anyway, I believe that Cruyff was the better player of them .
Cristiano Ronaldo, 292 games, 118 goals, 61 assists
Best United Player of All Time
Yep, Ballon D'Or & WPOTY too.
The whole problem with this poll, is that depending what age you are will affect the way you vote.
I mean Duncan Edwards, who Bobby Charlton always says was the greatest footballer he ever saw is in 10th place!!!???
Not even a mention for the incredible Tommy Taylor, possibly the most underated player in here.
189 appearances for United and 131 goals, 19 appearances for England and 16 goals. Chew on those figures Ronaldo!!!
I mean Duncan Edwards, who Bobby Charlton always says was the greatest footballer he ever saw is in 10th place!!!???
Not even a mention for the incredible Tommy Taylor, possibly the most underated player in here.
189 appearances for United and 131 goals, 19 appearances for England and 16 goals. Chew on those figures Ronaldo!!!
No question, that's what I'm pointing out. I see much of the Ronaldo brigade is stats driven, well, Best's stats are comparable but playing almost 500 games and consistently scoring over 20 goals a season for longer than Ronaldo's 2-3 year "peak".
Tbf it is very hard to even find videos of Tommy Taylor so its no surprise he isn't on here.
Best also got the Ballon d'Or without needing his teammates and John Terry to bail him out in Moscow
That is exactly it.
This poll is not a fact.
It is something a few people of varying ages think on Redcafe.
That's why I said this poll is dependent on what age group you are in.
Some of us in here were lucky enough to have actually seen Taylor, Best etc live.
Charlton Law and Best all won the Ballon D'or too
What age are you out of interest?
Yes I know, but antohan posted Ronaldo's stats at United as if they nothing out of the ordinary.
I was just making the distinction between him and the likes of Best, Law Charlton who you can find a good amount of videos of and even a few full matches.