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Dec 4, 2022 19:37:25 GMT 1
Post by Captainslapper on Dec 4, 2022 19:37:25 GMT 1
I remember watching Ishmael Miller's highlights reel. It made him look like he was up there with the Ronaldos, Peles and Messis!!  |
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Pele
Dec 4, 2022 21:58:48 GMT 1
Post by lagomorph on Dec 4, 2022 21:58:48 GMT 1
I remember watching Ishmael Miller's highlights reel. It made him look like he was up there with the Ronaldos, Peles and Messis!! Indeed. The Miller's Tale proved to be just that - a tale. |
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Pele
Dec 5, 2022 10:25:20 GMT 1
Post by mosher on Dec 5, 2022 10:25:20 GMT 1
It is not a question of Pele today, it is whether today's ballerinas could play back then. Check out the battle of Montevideo For those who watch this video, part two is on the options after the end of part one. Thanks for the vid htfctx. Can you imagine Wilfried Zaha, Cristiano Ronaldo, Dele Alli, Ashley Young or Arjen Robben's reactions to those tackles Edit: There's also a part three, so keep watching after the end and click on the right pic. |
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Pele
Dec 5, 2022 10:37:53 GMT 1
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Post by workshyfop on Dec 5, 2022 10:37:53 GMT 1
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Post by Bassingham Terrier on Dec 5, 2022 11:14:46 GMT 1
How many on here remember this?  It was in The Examiner sometime in 2012-13. I can't recall who is the chap on the left, but someone on here may well know. |
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Pele
Dec 5, 2022 11:30:49 GMT 1
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Post by tepidterrier on Dec 5, 2022 11:30:49 GMT 1
Slightly surreal this, Pele singing an original tune about the price of fame on a chat show that Maradona hosted. It has English subtitles so easy to follow
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Post by townarentbest on Dec 5, 2022 11:36:38 GMT 1
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Post by 3Pipe on Dec 5, 2022 11:44:45 GMT 1
Slightly surreal this, Pele singing an original tune about the price of fame on a chat show that Maradona hosted. It has English subtitles so easy to follow They could have tuned the bloody guitar up for him!!  That's bloody brilliant mate! |
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Pele
Dec 29, 2022 20:30:59 GMT 1
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Post by wahkinells on Dec 29, 2022 20:30:59 GMT 1
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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2022 20:35:03 GMT 1
RIP Legend of the Game
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Post by Terrier Ramone on Dec 29, 2022 20:38:45 GMT 1
RIP great man
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Post by westislandterrier on Dec 29, 2022 20:41:41 GMT 1
PELE -
P-recious
E-lequent
L-egend
E-ternally
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Post by bhraoinbeg48 on Dec 29, 2022 20:54:22 GMT 1
Comparisons of players past and present are always difficult but I think Denis Law made a good point in a documentary when asked the old,'would he have been able to cut it today?' question. Law said given the innate ability, determination and resilience of the best of the old greats they would have actually thrived in the modern game. taking on board modern coaching, training and player care developments. Remember they rose to the top at a time when defenders were less than benign and referees condoned play that was more than robust. Pele was kicked from pillar to post in 1966 but was an integral part of that dazzling team of 1970. I actually saw him play in a friendly for Santos against Fulham in, I think, 1973. His cameo appearance was fleeting and my enduring memory of the night was the bemused expressions on the Santos players' faces when they were presented with Fulham Pottery mugs prior to kick off! I'm glad, though, that I can say that I saw this legendary player in action. There are and will be other great and iconic players but PELE was The Original. A sad day.
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Post by sapphireblue on Dec 29, 2022 21:49:36 GMT 1
The first great player of the TV age.
There may have been better before (and definitely since) but:-
Thank you for the memories old bean, thank you.
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Post by overtonterrierspirit on Dec 30, 2022 0:12:50 GMT 1
Remember as a kid watching Pele and that wonderful Brazilian side play in the 1970 World Cup Finals.
The picture may have been grainy and David Coleman sounded like a dalek, but you could still see Pele’s unique skills and sportsmanship.
“Legend” is used all over the place nowadays- he truly is one.
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Post by yorik on Dec 30, 2022 0:19:53 GMT 1
All time greatest player three times world cup winner sublime footballer wonderful to watch in 1970 world cup R I P a real legend of the game
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Pele
Dec 30, 2022 0:52:24 GMT 1
Post by supergazza on Dec 30, 2022 0:52:24 GMT 1
rip pele
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Post by rubicon on Dec 30, 2022 5:33:51 GMT 1
R.I.P. Pele. Impossible to compare it may be, but to a lot of us oldies you were the best. Always a gentleman too, on the pitch anyway. You gave us great memories.
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Dec 30, 2022 7:13:52 GMT 1
Post by aksaiblue on Dec 30, 2022 7:13:52 GMT 1
RIP Pele - a footballing great who revolutionised football and put Brasil on the map
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Post by bigtruck on Dec 30, 2022 7:37:38 GMT 1
The first great player of the TV age. There may have been better before (and definitely since) but:- Thank you for the memories old bean, thank you. I'll try find the link but there's a documentary where they talk about Pele being at his prime before TV around 1958-60 its just noone, outside of Santos, got to see it. For me he's the greatest of all time. |
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Dec 30, 2022 8:14:58 GMT 1
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Post by golcarexile on Dec 30, 2022 8:14:58 GMT 1
You can argue till the cows come home as to whether he was a better footballer than Maradona, Messi, Ronaldo and the rest, but one thing is for sure, Pele is the only one that truly transcended the sport. An icon, a legend, a global superstar before such a concept ever really existed. Reminds me that when I get round to listing my top 5 films in the Off Topic thread, Escape to victory should be on the list. Not exactly a cinematic masterpiece, but one I never tire of watching. Edson Arantes do Nascimento - RIP
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Dec 30, 2022 8:33:54 GMT 1
Post by griffa on Dec 30, 2022 8:33:54 GMT 1
How many on here remember this? It was in The Examiner sometime in 2012-13. I can't recall who is the chap on the left, but someone on here may well know. RIP Pele, a beautiful man, who graced the beautiful game - UTT. |
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Post by deepc on Dec 30, 2022 10:00:21 GMT 1
I used to call in to The Gate in Thornhill Lees.Typical old Victorian pub with a small tap room.
Dominating one wall was a framed photo of Pele playing for the NYC being tackled by the pub lanlord.
Made me smile every time I looked at it.
For kids of my era it’s hard to overestimate the status in football that Pele had.
R.I.P
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Dec 30, 2022 11:17:25 GMT 1
Post by bogart on Dec 30, 2022 11:17:25 GMT 1
Humble is a fitting term to describe him. Hard to find any of the prima donnas strutting around the WC stage who one could describe as such.
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Dec 30, 2022 12:13:01 GMT 1
Post by iangreaves on Dec 30, 2022 12:13:01 GMT 1
Sad news. He transformed football.
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Post by galpharm2400 on Dec 30, 2022 12:48:45 GMT 1
Joyful football. Pele leading the way.
When Brazil was about the football, not the samba beat and dressing up watching talented players falling over and diving.
Pure football being played by players who had no side to them, didnt need it or want it.
The 1970 team was the best football team I have ever seen and still is in 2022.
We were lucky to see them live.
Different times I know, sadly.
Pele, a different man from todays big names.
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Post by Porrohman on Dec 30, 2022 21:54:18 GMT 1
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Post by mids on Dec 30, 2022 22:51:25 GMT 1
I used to call in to The Gate in Thornhill Lees.Typical old Victorian pub with a small tap room. Dominating one wall was a framed photo of Pele playing for the NYC being tackled by the pub lanlord. Made me smile every time I looked at it. For kids of my era it’s hard to overestimate the status in football that Pele had. R.I.P Pele vs Roy Ellam...football's a funny old game  |
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Dec 31, 2022 10:37:28 GMT 1
Post by krtek on Dec 31, 2022 10:37:28 GMT 1
I used to call in to The Gate in Thornhill Lees.Typical old Victorian pub with a small tap room. Dominating one wall was a framed photo of Pele playing for the NYC being tackled by the pub lanlord. Made me smile every time I looked at it. For kids of my era it’s hard to overestimate the status in football that Pele had. R.I.P Pele vs Roy Ellam...football's a funny old game I knew that pub as the Nelson before it was turned into flats, lol rough as toast! |
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Jan 2, 2023 2:21:10 GMT 1
Post by westislandterrier on Jan 2, 2023 2:21:10 GMT 1
Just watched a programme there on BBC 1 Scotland (probably on BBC 1 Yorkshire as well) called FIFA WORLD CUP 1970 in tribute to Pele !
Some good players in that Brazil team - The late great man himself Pele, Jairzeeno, Gerson, Rivilino, Carlos Alberto and Toasto among others...
The old World Cup 🏆 it was presented as well...
Good programme that at an open fire with a few bottles of Magners and a few Auchentoshan malts !
Played three days before I was born too !
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