86 World Cup was just a few months before i was old enough to get into football so i don't really share the hatred for him that many older people obviously do. If i'd been old enough though i'd no doubt be fuming.
I just see him as a fat mess who given his lifestyle has done well to still be alive at nearly 60.
Regardless of his health problems, I hope fifa now ban him from the tournament, his behaviour, gestures and language towards the Nigerian fans was disgraceful, how anyone with an official fifa pass can be allowed back after that display is beyond me.
If this were Gazza the sentiments would all be "how sad, battling his demons, hope he pulls through".
But it's not, and he did the hand of God thing, so let's all laugh. Ha ha ha. Let's revel in a clearly ill man's problems. Hilarious.
Have I got that right?
Nope.
I’ve little sympathy for either of them. Or George Best for that matter.
This anyone that has a transplant and continues to drink is a bit of a twat, although I fucking love gazza but that’s cos he’s one of our own.
"One of our own" - do you mean he's English?
Surely that stands to reason?
If people are gonna chuck Gazza's name about, comparing him to Maraconna, English football fans are gonna come down on Gazza's side every time in the argument. Why would that need explaining?
I hope DM gets an extra large girth pipe shoved down his throat to pump his stomach and makes a reasonable recovery.
I think it’s healthy to have ‘hate’ characters. Blandness is boringly mundane and Maradona is a fantastic baddie,a talented but evil genius.
He’s a joke figure these days and I’ve no real hate for him. Actually laughed when he was giving the finger, it’s fun seeing people non-conform and play up occasionally
As a 15 year old “studying” , well maybe not , for my O-Levels/ CSE’s during the 1986 World Cup I blame him for my poor exam results , I wasn’t in a good place after his cheating antics . Would VAR have helped us in 1986 ?
If this were Gazza the sentiments would all be "how sad, battling his demons, hope he pulls through".
But it's not, and he did the hand of God thing, so let's all laugh. Ha ha ha. Let's revel in a clearly ill man's problems. Hilarious.
Have I got that right?
Nope.
I’ve little sympathy for either of them. Or George Best for that matter.
This anyone that has a transplant and continues to drink is a bit of a twat, although I fucking love gazza but that’s cos he’s one of our own.
"One of our own" - do you mean he's English?
Well as far as I’m aware he has never played for Charlton. So yes because he is English, any chance we can not turn this into a row already had enough this morning because of some on morning tv saying the st George’s Cross should be banned.
You do have form for being a bit of a Wolly around any partiotic comments so if you could avoid that then that would be v handy.
If this were Gazza the sentiments would all be "how sad, battling his demons, hope he pulls through".
But it's not, and he did the hand of God thing, so let's all laugh. Ha ha ha. Let's revel in a clearly ill man's problems. Hilarious.
Have I got that right?
Nope.
I’ve little sympathy for either of them. Or George Best for that matter.
This anyone that has a transplant and continues to drink is a bit of a twat, although I fucking love gazza but that’s cos he’s one of our own.
"One of our own" - do you mean he's English?
Well as far as I’m aware he has never played for Charlton. So yes because he is English, any chance we can not turn this into a row already had enough this morning because of some on morning tv saying the st George cross should be banned.
Did Gazza play for us in a charity game once.
Possibly but the poster asking has form so it’s likely an attempt to make me look like some sort of edl nutjob, how dare you be proud to be English.
Maradona's former agent Jon Smith talking on BBC Radio 5 live
Diego is a really high-energy guy and has always been that way. When I was with him in the '80s and '90s, he was high on life but his problem at the moment is he doesn't sleep so he takes these sleeping pills and if he interacts with other substances during the day, such as alcohol, it has an effect on him.
He quite enjoys being a parody of himself at times. I understand why people criticise him but in his heart he's a warm, caring guy.
I just hope he one day doesn't do something stupidly excessive and something silly happens. He's an embodiment of living life.
If this were Gazza the sentiments would all be "how sad, battling his demons, hope he pulls through".
But it's not, and he did the hand of God thing, so let's all laugh. Ha ha ha. Let's revel in a clearly ill man's problems. Hilarious.
Have I got that right?
How do you manage to bring gazza into this? He has gone through a fight that neither me or you could even begin to understand, so good on him, look at him now he is in a place where he can enjoy life and time with his loved ones.
If maradonna wants to keep getting coked up and antagonize oppo supporters then what do you expect people to think? That sort of behaviour is muggy full stop.
But if you can manufacture a post to dig out the English I suppose you will you absolute hero.
Regardless of his health problems, I hope fifa now ban him from the tournament, his behaviour, gestures and language towards the Nigerian fans was disgraceful, how anyone with an official fifa pass can be allowed back after that display is beyond me.
Erm...FIFA banning someone on the grounds of dodgy morality? Now if he'd been snorting the wrong brand of coke or giving the finger whilst drinking an unofficial, non-sponsored beer, they'd throw the book at him.
If this were Gazza the sentiments would all be "how sad, battling his demons, hope he pulls through".
But it's not, and he did the hand of God thing, so let's all laugh. Ha ha ha. Let's revel in a clearly ill man's problems. Hilarious.
Have I got that right?
Nope.
I’ve little sympathy for either of them. Or George Best for that matter.
This anyone that has a transplant and continues to drink is a bit of a twat, although I fucking love gazza but that’s cos he’s one of our own.
"One of our own" - do you mean he's English?
Well as far as I’m aware he has never played for Charlton. So yes because he is English, any chance we can not turn this into a row already had enough this morning because of some on morning tv saying the st George’s Cross should be banned.
You do have form for being a bit of a Wolly around any partiotic comments so if you could avoid that then that would be v handy.
If this were Gazza the sentiments would all be "how sad, battling his demons, hope he pulls through".
But it's not, and he did the hand of God thing, so let's all laugh. Ha ha ha. Let's revel in a clearly ill man's problems. Hilarious.
Have I got that right?
Nope.
I’ve little sympathy for either of them. Or George Best for that matter.
This anyone that has a transplant and continues to drink is a bit of a twat, although I fucking love gazza but that’s cos he’s one of our own.
"One of our own" - do you mean he's English?
Well as far as I’m aware he has never played for Charlton. So yes because he is English, any chance we can not turn this into a row already had enough this morning because of some on morning tv saying the st George cross should be banned.
Did Gazza play for us in a charity game once.
Possibly but the poster asking has form so it’s likely an attempt to make me look like some sort of edl nutjob, how dare you be proud to be English.
Ha, brilliant!
I'm actually very patriotic, although I would imagine that word means very different things to you and I but I would love to see some examples of my "form".
For the record, as a Rangers supporter, I love Gazza although he's clearly a very troubled man. He and Maradona suffer from similar demons that have manifested themselves in similar ways. They carry the weight of the working class, which in Argentina especially, must be very heavy. Not excuse for acting like a twat though.
If this were Gazza the sentiments would all be "how sad, battling his demons, hope he pulls through".
But it's not, and he did the hand of God thing, so let's all laugh. Ha ha ha. Let's revel in a clearly ill man's problems. Hilarious.
Have I got that right?
Nope.
I’ve little sympathy for either of them. Or George Best for that matter.
This anyone that has a transplant and continues to drink is a bit of a twat, although I fucking love gazza but that’s cos he’s one of our own.
"One of our own" - do you mean he's English?
Well as far as I’m aware he has never played for Charlton. So yes because he is English, any chance we can not turn this into a row already had enough this morning because of some on morning tv saying the st George’s Cross should be banned.
You do have form for being a bit of a Wolly around any partiotic comments so if you could avoid that then that would be v handy.
If this were Gazza the sentiments would all be "how sad, battling his demons, hope he pulls through".
But it's not, and he did the hand of God thing, so let's all laugh. Ha ha ha. Let's revel in a clearly ill man's problems. Hilarious.
Have I got that right?
Nope.
I’ve little sympathy for either of them. Or George Best for that matter.
This anyone that has a transplant and continues to drink is a bit of a twat, although I fucking love gazza but that’s cos he’s one of our own.
"One of our own" - do you mean he's English?
Well as far as I’m aware he has never played for Charlton. So yes because he is English, any chance we can not turn this into a row already had enough this morning because of some on morning tv saying the st George cross should be banned.
Did Gazza play for us in a charity game once.
Possibly but the poster asking has form so it’s likely an attempt to make me look like some sort of edl nutjob, how dare you be proud to be English.
Ha, brilliant!
I'm actually very patriotic, although I would imagine that word means very different things to you and I but I would love to see some examples of my "form".
For the record, as a Rangers supporter, I love Gazza although he's clearly a very troubled man. He and Maradona suffer from similar demons that have manifested themselves in similar ways. They carry the weight of the working class, which in Argentina especially, must be very heavy. Not excuse for acting like a twat though.
Not getting into tit for tat cba, why did you question what I meant by he’s one of his own?
If this were Gazza the sentiments would all be "how sad, battling his demons, hope he pulls through".
But it's not, and he did the hand of God thing, so let's all laugh. Ha ha ha. Let's revel in a clearly ill man's problems. Hilarious.
Have I got that right?
Nope.
I’ve little sympathy for either of them. Or George Best for that matter.
This anyone that has a transplant and continues to drink is a bit of a twat, although I fucking love gazza but that’s cos he’s one of our own.
"One of our own" - do you mean he's English?
Well as far as I’m aware he has never played for Charlton. So yes because he is English, any chance we can not turn this into a row already had enough this morning because of some on morning tv saying the st George’s Cross should be banned.
You do have form for being a bit of a Wolly around any partiotic comments so if you could avoid that then that would be v handy.
If this were Gazza the sentiments would all be "how sad, battling his demons, hope he pulls through".
But it's not, and he did the hand of God thing, so let's all laugh. Ha ha ha. Let's revel in a clearly ill man's problems. Hilarious.
Have I got that right?
Nope.
I’ve little sympathy for either of them. Or George Best for that matter.
This anyone that has a transplant and continues to drink is a bit of a twat, although I fucking love gazza but that’s cos he’s one of our own.
"One of our own" - do you mean he's English?
Well as far as I’m aware he has never played for Charlton. So yes because he is English, any chance we can not turn this into a row already had enough this morning because of some on morning tv saying the st George cross should be banned.
Did Gazza play for us in a charity game once.
Possibly but the poster asking has form so it’s likely an attempt to make me look like some sort of edl nutjob, how dare you be proud to be English.
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I just see him as a fat mess who given his lifestyle has done well to still be alive at nearly 60.
If people are gonna chuck Gazza's name about, comparing him to Maraconna, English football fans are gonna come down on Gazza's side every time in the argument. Why would that need explaining?
I hope DM gets an extra large girth pipe shoved down his throat to pump his stomach and makes a reasonable recovery.
He’s a joke figure these days and I’ve no real hate for him. Actually laughed when he was giving the finger, it’s fun seeing people non-conform and play up occasionally
Would VAR have helped us in 1986 ?
You do have form for being a bit of a Wolly around any partiotic comments so if you could avoid that then that would be v handy.
Cheers
Diego is a really high-energy guy and has always been that way. When I was with him in the '80s and '90s, he was high on life but his problem at the moment is he doesn't sleep so he takes these sleeping pills and if he interacts with other substances during the day, such as alcohol, it has an effect on him.
He quite enjoys being a parody of himself at times. I understand why people criticise him but in his heart he's a warm, caring guy.
I just hope he one day doesn't do something stupidly excessive and something silly happens. He's an embodiment of living life.
Pretty sure it wasn't just 'life'.
He has gone through a fight that neither me or you could even begin to understand, so good on him, look at him now he is in a place where he can enjoy life and time with his loved ones.
If maradonna wants to keep getting coked up and antagonize oppo supporters then what do you expect people to think?
That sort of behaviour is muggy full stop.
But if you can manufacture a post to dig out the English I suppose you will you absolute hero.
Like many supremely gifted and talented people he has many flaws in his character and I personally believe he is more to be pitied than scolded.
Take one look at Maradona or Gazza and you'd laugh if you got told they were once World Class Footballers
Take someone like Gary Lineker or Pele though and its a completely different case
I'm actually very patriotic, although I would imagine that word means very different things to you and I but I would love to see some examples of my "form".
For the record, as a Rangers supporter, I love Gazza although he's clearly a very troubled man. He and Maradona suffer from similar demons that have manifested themselves in similar ways. They carry the weight of the working class, which in Argentina especially, must be very heavy. Not excuse for acting like a twat though.
Somewhere. I think. Not on this thread, though.
But what has your comment got to do with my post? Don't drag me into your crusade please.