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Originally Posted by Allybabba22
Only one I can see is Bobby Moore, Other than leading England to there only World Cup... What else did he achieve?
Dont get me wrong for most English people alone that would be enough and if he was Irish and lead Ireland to the World Cup then I would probably pick him aswell 
But it is a bit biased when you consider a player like Beckenbaur who was a much more accomplised defender and won everything in the game...
If I was putting a Goalkeeper into my top ten, It would have been Banks... He was exceptional....
Also Greeves was a brilliant player, Shame he missed the final or maybe he would have gone on to achieve more and possibly be higher in the list.... |
I think you had to see a few more of Bobby Moores games to understand just how good he was Ally. He stayed with an unfashionable and unsuccessful team in West Ham but his reading of the game was and still is second to none.
His rivalry with Pele in the 1970 finals in Mexico encompassed all that was great about him. Even Pele thought he was the best at defending.
Although Beckenbauer was a great defender and leader,IMHO he can't hold a candle to the great Bobby Moore. Its not about achievements,its who is the best player. If you look at achievements, did Gordon Banks win more than Bobby Moore.No he didnt but he is still the best keeper ever IMO.
You young whippersnappers have missed most of the great players as you weren't even born when they were at their peak
