In the Algarve and on news that Jorge Costa has passed.
Was only proudly telling locals this morning what a great player he was for us this morning outside a porugal football shop with his picture on the wall.
What a player, what a character, what an amazing icon of an incredible time to follow CAFC, probably the pinnacle of the club that the majority of us are likely to experience - and probably (comfortably?) the best centre back to ever represent the club in the modern era.
Also a part of the last ever elite generation of footballers to reach the top level based solely on talent, without the fitness and conditioning of today and with the ability to win a european cup despite apparently smoking like a chimney.
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Not just a fantastic player but seemed a very decent guy.
Something tells me he was a heavy smoker (could be wrong).
Portuguese football has had a terrible few weeks.
Any reason given?
RIP
Proper pro and was gutted when he went back.
What a player, what a character, what an amazing icon of an incredible time to follow CAFC, probably the pinnacle of the club that the majority of us are likely to experience - and probably (comfortably?) the best centre back to ever represent the club in the modern era.
Also a part of the last ever elite generation of footballers to reach the top level based solely on talent, without the fitness and conditioning of today and with the ability to win a european cup despite apparently smoking like a chimney.
Assuming this is true - RIP Jorge.
YFCF!!!
RIP Jorge - our Tank
RIP
I was there for his debut at Stamford Bridge. 1-0 with Lisbie getting the winner.
RIP big man.
What a fantastic player, a wonderful memory of a great footballer is what we are left with.
RIP Jorge.
Gutted.
53 is way too young.
RIP and thanks for the memories Jorge