Cult Heroes are just as important to fans as Icons are to the wider footballing world. And they must never be forgotten!
Flamengo’s talisman is a household name in Brazil, but not so much in Europe – so today we provide an answer to a very important question … who is ‘Gabigol‘? Gabriel Barbosa, affectionately known as ‘Gabigol‘ in Brazil, has led the line for Flamengo over… Read More »Who is the Famous ‘Gabigol’?
Despite his lack of consistent output for United, Diego Forlan was one of my favourite players growing up … and I was just devastated when he left Old Trafford in 2005. You can say whatever you want about that Manchester United squad from the early… Read More »The Transfer that Made Diego Forlan’s Career in 2005!
Naturally talented and with a carefree attitude, I sincerely believe that nowhere near enough commentators give Nwankwo Kanu the credit he deserves! Think about it yourself: just taking a quick glance back at the illustrious career of Nwankwo Kanu will reveal a number of top-level… Read More »Put Some Respect on Nwankwo Kanu’s Name!
Speaking objectively, I don’t think you have to be a Manchester nor West Ham United fan to enjoy Jesse Lingard’s resurgence at the latter in recent weeks. Frankly, it’s a situation which affects a number of football players at any given time. In fact, there’s… Read More »Explaining Jesse Lingard’s Resurgence at West Ham
You really don’t need big names in your team to be a strong unit. And Thomas Gravesen’s surprise move to Real Madrid in 2005 proves that fact very well indeed! Prior to his move to the Spanish giants, Gravesen was developing quite the reputation for… Read More »Thomas Gravesen: A Real Unlikely Hero! (2005-06)
A goalkeeping ‘understudy’ is a highly deplorable name to give to the majority of top stoppers – but it’s sacrilege in the case of Carlo Cudicini. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not as if players are signing up to become official ‘under-persons’ to another player… Read More »Put Some Respect on Carlo Cudicini’s Name!
In my opinion, it’s such a shame that the frivolous nature of journalism in this industry tends to forget the importance of players like Gilberto Silva. Whether we like to admit it or not, we are all more likely to click on, read or hear… Read More »Gilberto Silva: The ‘Invincible’ Water Carrier (2002-08)
It’s always nice to see a prodigal son ‘return home’ … and even more so when they do well! And thus, we arrive at the story of Dirk Kuyt and his renaissance at Feyenoord! Dirk Kuyt is an icon, on Merseyside. He drove Liverpool’s forward line… Read More »Dirk Kuyt’s Fabulous Final Flurry at Feyenoord (2015-2017)
Today, we speak about the wonderful goalkeeping talent of Jussi Jääskeläinen: a Finnish legend whose impact on Bolton’s long-gone glory days were as pivotal as anybody’s! During his generation, Jens Lehmann was reinforcing the ‘all goalkeepers are nutters’ stereotype at Arsenal, Cech and Van Der… Read More »Jussi Jääskeläinen: Big Sam’s Big Man (1997-2012)
It takes a special player to stand out at one club, and an even more special one to do it multiple times! And by that judgement, Luca Toni is special! Luca Toni is one of the most successful journeymen strikers in the history of the… Read More »Luca Toni: A Truly Great Journeyman (1994-2016)