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Paolo Maldini
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Absolutely embarrassing take from @Charlie Sweet, it’s a pity he feels not an ounce of shame for his cretinous and inane utterances. Couldn’t tip todds off a shovel.
Chuck all your medals in the bin Paulo, you’re just a Poundland Gary Stevens…
Chuck all your medals in the bin Paulo, you’re just a Poundland Gary Stevens…
Hi Charlie, still awaiting any evidence on your claim below:
So, after not so much digging this is what Alex Ferguson wrote about Paolo Maldini:
“Maldini was an outstanding player. I loved him. I approached his father once, and the look he gave me I knew never to go back to him," said Ferguson.
“I watched Milan in their quarter-final, second leg against Bayern Munich and Maldini went through the entire 90 minutes without tackling. That is an art and he is the master of it. He is a great player. You can’t dismiss the sort of experience he has.“
Other qoutes
“The night Milan annihilated Barcelona in the 1994 Champions League Final, he played centre-half, as Franco Baresi and Alessandro Costacurta were both suspended, and looked like he’d played there all his life.”
But @Charlie Sweet watched Channel 4 once in the 90’s and declared him crap
So, after not so much digging this is what Alex Ferguson wrote about Paolo Maldini:
“Maldini was an outstanding player. I loved him. I approached his father once, and the look he gave me I knew never to go back to him," said Ferguson.
“I watched Milan in their quarter-final, second leg against Bayern Munich and Maldini went through the entire 90 minutes without tackling. That is an art and he is the master of it. He is a great player. You can’t dismiss the sort of experience he has.“
Other qoutes
Ronald Koeman
“There’s never been a better left-back in the game’s history. Two-footed, and at his peak, brilliant going forward.“The night Milan annihilated Barcelona in the 1994 Champions League Final, he played centre-half, as Franco Baresi and Alessandro Costacurta were both suspended, and looked like he’d played there all his life.”
Ronaldo
“Paolo Maldini is the best I’ve played against.”Zlatan Ibrahimovic
“Maldini was the best and toughest defender I ever faced. He had everything: he was a complete defender, who was strong, intelligent, and an excellent man-marker.”But @Charlie Sweet watched Channel 4 once in the 90’s and declared him crap
DavidH
Player Valuation: £20m
I've come out with more sense at the Paradox on a Saturday night after 10 bottles of becks and 5 mitzi's.
I can only assume this is parody.
Absolutely. I won't put up with (what I presume is) mockery of Dani Behr. Nobody thought she was MENSA material or a master of the art of televisual entertainment, but she filled a dress quite nicely, was easy on the eye in general, and I'd have gladly allowed her to wet my whistle (aka flute) any day of the week and twice on Sunday's. I've no idea what she looks like currently, but thats immaterial. She had her day and it was good.
Growing up, Rats was my hero, but Maldini and Baresi were two of the best defenders I’ve ever seen play the game. No question about it. Maldini was a beautiful player to watch.
Charlie Sweet
Player Valuation: £35m
Without the slightest context of opposition this comment makes no sense.
Not at all. Sharp was brilliantly effective but clearly had some limitations. Samways was nothing in my eyes. That doesnt take anything away from some of our players being truly world class and the best in their positions (southall, Rats to name but two)
Thats it. Beauty. You've been lulled and lubed.
BlueStevie35
Player Valuation: £70m
It’s tragic seeing someone double down on their own stupidity
Maldini was a Rolls Royce of a player, played into his 40s and did it like he was in his 20s still as opposed to many of his peers who really began showing their age in their mid thirties
Maldini was a Rolls Royce of a player, played into his 40s and did it like he was in his 20s still as opposed to many of his peers who really began showing their age in their mid thirties
MikeH72
Player Valuation: £100m
Both Costacourtas benefitted greatly from playing alongside him.
MikeH72
Player Valuation: £100m
@Charlie Sweet @Calvin lads who was the best out of Maldini, prime Baines and Jim the bum Baxter? Please lock horns in here or the NEW arena, NOW.
Was always more of a Costacurta man myself.....
If a John Terry hussle and bustle, last ditch tackle type is your ideal defender, then Maldini is not your man.
If you want a defender that reads the game like no other, identifies the space like no other, prevents the forward getting the ball like no other, all without breaking a sweat because he has already snuffed out the chance before the forward even realises that there was a chance in the first place, then Maldini most definitely is your man.
"If I have to make a tackle, I have already made a mistake"
Have a think about that quote
Oh, thanks for pointing that out to me, appreciate that. I’ll henceforth change my view.
Sir Alex Ferguson Once Tried To Sign Paolo Maldini For Manchester United, It Didn't End Well
Sir Alex Ferguson wanted to sign AC Milan legend Paolo Maldini for Manchester United, but a massive wrench was thrown into his plans.
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