Best Player since Maradona?

[Stuttgart88]

I don't remember Baggio ...playing.

Almost single-handedly took Italy to '94 WC Final, but then missed a penno!

[Poor Student]

Robert Prosinecki is the most naturally giften player I have seen in person (apart from Tony McDonnell ). His control and vision were utterly amazing. He wasted his career heavily though. Players who I greatly admired watching also were Dennis Bergkamp and Lubomir Moravcik. I know Moravcik is not up there on the list of greats but having seen him for three years at Celtic in advanced age and the way he could strike a ball and control it, it's amazing he never got to play for a big club in a top league. He was on the verge of moving to Marseilles but the bribe scandal scuppered it and he also nearly moved to Juventus.

[Stuttgart88]

I know Moravcik is not up there on the list of greats but having seen him for three years at Celtic in advanced age and the way he could strike a ball and control it, it's amazing he never got to play for a big club in a top league. He was on the verge of moving to Marseilles but the bribe scandal scuppered it and he also nearly moved to Juventus.

Is there a Moravcic DVD available?

I remember when he was bought Celtic fans were furious. 2 goals in an OF game the following week changed their minds. Trapping the ball with his arse against Hearts had Parkhead in raptures. His ball striking was phenomenal - and he was equally good with both feet. He's the most completely ambidextrous player I've ever seen. His left footer from 35 yards against Hibs (Nick Colgan) was a thing of sheer beauty.

[superfrank]

Almost single-handedly took Italy to '94 WC Final, but then missed a penno!

I remember him playing well right up until he retired in 2004 at Brescia. There was talk of him getting called up to the 2002 WC for Italy he had done so well that season.

I don't think his name can be discredited simply becausev he missed a penalty in a WC final shoot-out. It would only have drawn the shoot-out also. I remember watching that and can't believing he missed it.

Also, the best example of his undoubted class was his goal for Italy against Czechoslovakia in 1990.

[Poor Student]

Is there a Moravcic DVD available?

I remember when he was bought Celtic fans were furious. 2 goals in an OF game the following week changed their minds. Trapping the ball with his arse against Hearts had Parkhead in raptures. His ball striking was phenomenal - and he was equally good with both feet. He's the most completely ambidextrous player I've ever seen. His left footer from 35 yards against Hibs (Nick Colgan) was a thing of sheer beauty.

I have a video "Lubo: A Gift from God", I'm sure there's a DVD too. One of the most thoroughly enjoyable football videos. He did the same stuff for Nitra (his first team in Czechoslovakia), St. Etienne and Bastia but just never got the big move. Totally two footed. Not just comfortable but could do amazing things with both. That goal against Hibs shocked the hell out of me.

When O'Neill came to Celtic he plaed Moravcik at wing back in a friendly and was about to write him off as he could not put in the work rate. When he realised his skill he eventually ordered him not to cross the half way line to preserve himself or be fined.

[Poor Student]

Here's some Moravcik stuff:

http://media.putfile.com/lubo-vol1

http://media.putfile.com/Lubo-Vol-2

[chappie]

how can ye forget former irish footballer of the year KEVIN KILBANE...

[londonirish17]

If we can only name one candidate, I would say straight... Ronaldinho
although I don't really appreciate him but I have to admit that this guy is absolutely stunning

[CollegeTillIDie]

Get rid of Lee then , sounds harsh but the clubs future is the most important thing.

Lee had a brief spell in France, so he spoke French and kind of took Cantona under his wing when arrived at Leeds. Nice way to repay a gesture don't you think?

[CollegeTillIDie]

Prosinecki is still highly regarded at Crvena Zvezda, the Serbian League Champions from Belgrade,despite being a Croat.
I think that speaks volumes for the man's ability.