Childhood Footballing Heroes.

[Pablo]

Thinking about it I think having Luis Suarez as a hero for the kids of today could have a huge benefit for us in the future in terms of bringing though more homegrown players. As I mentioned above I used to idolise Ian Rush. I'd copy his every move. Which was essentially get the ball and tuck it in the corner .

For the youth of today on Merseyside imagine having Luis Suarez to copy. All that insane, unpredictable genius to study and copy and be inspired by. I think if he stays here for a few more years we could potentially see some seriously creative young Scouse players emerge.

[Alex]

Raul, he was amazing when I was younger. Remember him being a proper superstar. He broke through when I was about 10/11. Him and Gazza were great to watch in their hayday.

Lineker was a bit of a Hero too. He was a little older, but I remember being upset when he went off to play in Japan

[Alex]

You have me thinking now.

Del Piero. I used to really really want his sideburns. Was gutted when they retired

[Shaggy]

I hated Del Piero's pointy sideburns. Poncey cunt. Always been a big sideburns fan, but the Italian, pointy poncefest ones always pissed me off.

[PTP]

off top of my head

Baggio
Ronaldo (real)
Bergkamp
Maldini

[Daffy Duck]

Mostly players from the 1998 World Cup (Ronaldo, Zidane, Owen, Prosinecki) and the Slovenia national team, like Acimovic, Knavs, Zahovic (can't stand him now)...


[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3L7imgNJEs"]Football Slovenia - Ukraine goal Mile Acimovic - YouTube[/ame]

First time I was ever at a football match

[Buzzo]

Marco Van Basten.

He was the ultimate forward in an amazing AC Milan side. Received too many bad tackles which ultimately cut short his career.

I remember watching this goal, and it was the best thing I had ever seen.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMIFWM2yJW8"]Marco Van Basten Goal for Holland in Euro 1988 Final - YouTube[/ame]

Another one I really liked was Fernando Redondo at Real. I remember him totally bossing a good ManU team at Old Trafford. Again I am sure his career was shortened through injury.

...And Maradona who requires less explanation. Oh and Zidane - Genius.

[Shaggy]

Haha that Redondo turn at Old Trafford. Brilliant.

[Darkon]

The Laudrup brothers for their finesse, skill and passing ability. Michael my favorite childhood hero by miles. Use to love Mølby for his passing ability as well, always had a weakness for the great passer.

Elkjær was my favorite striker in the national team ever (no offence Bendtner!!)

From the Barca dream team I loved Guardiola (again a passer ) and Enrique together with Romario were incredible.

A bit further down the line Real Ronaldo!! Best striker I ever seen. Del Pierro before his injury

And lastly Sammer was a monster, used to love watching him.

Crap, so many to choose from, could go on

[Buzzo]

Haha that Redondo turn at Old Trafford. Brilliant.

**** you Henning Berg

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3z3lChXxKvs"]Taconazo de Redondo en OLD TRAFFORD - YouTube[/ame]

[PTP]

redondo - didn't he do some amazing back heel/flick through ball thingy against united as well?

[Buzzo]

redondo - didn't he do some amazing back heel/flick through ball thingy against united as well?

See above

[PTP]

ah - my internet in work is ridiculously slow so video not loading

[RedProf]

I always tried to emulate Matthaus as I thought he was the best midfielder around in 1990.

Thought Enzo Schifo was brilliant too.

[SK]

Batistuta and Shearer, later on Maldini