Been a while since we had a vids thread so I want to see the best that any individual player has to offer. My offering is something that I've posted a couple of times before in random threads but it really deserves to be seen by all football fans.
This, in my humble opinion, is the greatest collection of goals by one player ever committed to film. By a player who never even reached double figures in terms of international caps. It starts slowly, with a demonstration of how to take penalties in real matches, drilled into the side netting with unerring accuracy. "Big Wow." I hear you say. But stick with it. Stick with it through dubious video quality, imperfect editing, odd average goal, warts and all. Because in my entire life I have never seen as many good goals in one place from anyone else.
The irony is, many 'legends' have scored celebrated goals that are simply poor imitations of his goals. Cantona vs Sunderland? MLT vs MU is far superior. Gazza vs Scotland? Like a pub player in comparison to MLT vs Newcastle (Ronaldo's overhead backheel last night reminded me).
Many of these goals will be familiar to 90s football fans. But there a few lesser-known gems in there too. Take the one at 4:37 for example. Watch it a couple of times. A totally unexpected, nay ridiculous, nonchalant volley using spin to take it past the keeper. I mean seriously if you were the keeper you would be lying in the dirt thinking "WTF just happened there?
". Then look at the reactions. The defenders and forward alike are just turning around in awe. And then there's Matt - the only thing in the world more nonchalant than the finish is his celebration, he almost looks embarrassed at being so good.
Ok, rollup folks, and you better bring your A-games. Messi, Ronaldos, Neymar, Zidane, Bergkamp et al - I'm looking at you. Bring it on.
This, in my humble opinion, is the greatest collection of goals by one player ever committed to film. By a player who never even reached double figures in terms of international caps. It starts slowly, with a demonstration of how to take penalties in real matches, drilled into the side netting with unerring accuracy. "Big Wow." I hear you say. But stick with it. Stick with it through dubious video quality, imperfect editing, odd average goal, warts and all. Because in my entire life I have never seen as many good goals in one place from anyone else.
The irony is, many 'legends' have scored celebrated goals that are simply poor imitations of his goals. Cantona vs Sunderland? MLT vs MU is far superior. Gazza vs Scotland? Like a pub player in comparison to MLT vs Newcastle (Ronaldo's overhead backheel last night reminded me).
Many of these goals will be familiar to 90s football fans. But there a few lesser-known gems in there too. Take the one at 4:37 for example. Watch it a couple of times. A totally unexpected, nay ridiculous, nonchalant volley using spin to take it past the keeper. I mean seriously if you were the keeper you would be lying in the dirt thinking "WTF just happened there?
". Then look at the reactions. The defenders and forward alike are just turning around in awe. And then there's Matt - the only thing in the world more nonchalant than the finish is his celebration, he almost looks embarrassed at being so good.Ok, rollup folks, and you better bring your A-games. Messi, Ronaldos, Neymar, Zidane, Bergkamp et al - I'm looking at you. Bring it on.
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