Riccarton3 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Had an extraordinary life, full to the brim. For the lifestyle he had, 60 seems a decent trade off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 A brilliant footballer, but for me the greatest is still living. May Diego Maradona RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 I thought at the time and since he scored this goal to prove he didn't need to cheat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And he’s not praying! Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 No debate for me. The best there’s ever been. R.I.P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTS1874 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 RIP Diego Maradona one of the greatest players I’ve seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwaysthereinspirit Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 2020 needs to GTF. RIP Best I ever saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambo-in-furness Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 36 minutes ago, cb1874 said: My favourite football short video RIP Diego Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guess The Crowd Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Died 15 years to the day after George Best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgecowie Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 36 minutes ago, cb1874 said: Bit of a stretch but I loved watching Anthony Mcdonald warming up. Maybe not quite at Diego's level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Fredrickson Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Scored the greatest goal I have seen at a world cup. He also scored another in the same game when he beat 4 or 5 players. As has been said, growing up and being able to watch him on TV was a privilege. A genius on the pitch and a troubled soul off it. (Similar to Gazza). RiP Diego Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJGJ Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 4 minutes ago, Carl Fredrickson said: Scored the greatest goal I have seen at a world cup. He also scored another in the same game when he beat 4 or 5 players. As has been said, growing up and being able to watch him on TV was a privilege. A genius on the pitch and a troubled soul off it. (Similar to Gazza). RiP Diego In footballing terms Gazza was miles behind Diego but perhaps in terms of the mind they have had many similar issues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmaroon Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 41 minutes ago, Tazio said: Bloody hell but the rodents are appearing on social media already. People willing to celebrate someone’s death because of a handball decades ago. A great player and a hugely flawed human. Its the "little Englander" brigade, who believe Boris will bring back the empire and make England great again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 25 minutes ago, Selkirkhmfc1874 said: Absolute genius on a football pitch! Thoughts n prayers with the family, R.I.P 10 minutes ago, alwaysthereinspirit said: 2020 needs to GTF. RIP Best I ever saw. On our way to a full house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearts007 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Gary Lineker puts his foot in it: England star who faced Diego Maradona at 1986 World Cup says 'hopefully he'll find comfort in the hands of God' Seems to have caused a bit of a stir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackLadd Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Sad news. A genius with a football. Rip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peebo Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 The greatest. Amazing to think we were so close to seeing him grace Tynecastle at the peak of his powers. I never saw him play live, but once saw him hanging out of his box (probably metaphorically as well as literally) whipping up the crowd at La Bombonera in a Buenos Aires derby. That was quite something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 8 minutes ago, The Frenchman Returns said: Gary Lineker puts his foot in it: England star who faced Diego Maradona at 1986 World Cup says 'hopefully he'll find comfort in the hands of God' Seems to have caused a bit of a stir I dont blame Lineker, he was in the England team when he blatantly cheated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlimOzturk Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 3 minutes ago, John Findlay said: I dont blame Lineker, he was in the England team when he blatantly cheated. 3 minutes ago, John Findlay said: I dont blame Lineker, he was in the England team when he blatantly cheated. Isn’t cheating if you get away with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 A great wee picture of him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NANOJAMBO Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Just seen the news. Another icon from my youth passes away. Best player ever IMO and it was a delight to watch him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riccarton3 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 11 minutes ago, The Frenchman Returns said: Gary Lineker puts his foot in it: England star who faced Diego Maradona at 1986 World Cup says 'hopefully he'll find comfort in the hands of God' Seems to have caused a bit of a stir If you can't say anything without an element of bitterness over someone's death, best just shut up. Esp when you know thousands of low profile folk think of the same quip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 4 minutes ago, AlimOzturk said: Isn’t cheating if you get away with it. Totally flawed logic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 4 minutes ago, AlimOzturk said: Isn’t cheating if you get away with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 9 minutes ago, John Findlay said: I dont blame Lineker, he was in the England team when he blatantly cheated. Which is fine if you are playing to a little englander audience, not quite so as it’s been picked up in South America. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bindy Badgy Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 33 minutes ago, Guess The Crowd said: Died 15 years to the day after George Best. Maradona thought that Best was the greatest of all time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 1 minute ago, The Frenchman Returns said: Which is fine if you are playing to a little englander audience, not quite so as it’s been picked up in South America. Gary Lineker the Englishman, would naturally play to an English audience. I have no qualms with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coatbridgejambo Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 1 hour ago, One five said: My favourite player all time RIP Same here. Sad news indeed RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Just seen this. What a player. Phenomenal. He wasn't just a luxury player like some would expect, he worked hard for his team, he tracked back, put tackles in. The ultimate midfielder. His touch, footballing intelligence and ability to put the ball anywhere was incredible. Rest in peace great one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debut 4 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 1 minute ago, Stokesy said: Maradona thought that Best was the greatest of all time. So did Pele. Maradona though. Incredible player. A debate can change in a second as to who you think was the greatest as you begin to remember of all the majestic players there has been. He’s simply in that bracket of being one of the best ever, no argument. And it’s an exclusive club. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie wallace Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Radio Scotland just finished their news programme with commentary of the Goal. Commentator screaming for VAR😳 RIP Diego.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Slim Stylee Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Surprised he’s lasted this long, tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j1964m Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 R.I.P Maradona The hand of god away upstairs to shake the hand of god Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Best ever, RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 (edited) 29 minutes ago, John Findlay said: I dont blame Lineker, he was in the England team when he blatantly cheated. Lineker is the only one who doesn't hold a grudge against wee Diego. He'd have done it himself. Edited November 25, 2020 by ri Alban Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 30 minutes ago, Peebo said: The greatest. Amazing to think we were so close to seeing him grace Tynecastle at the peak of his powers. I never saw him play live, but once saw him hanging out of his box (probably metaphorically as well as literally) whipping up the crowd at La Bombonera in a Buenos Aires derby. That was quite something. That sounds like an experience, such a weird stadium but as passionate as it comes. A pure rivalry, not based on hundreds of years old history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Just now, ri Alban said: Lineker is the only one who does hold a grudge against wee Diego. He'd have done it himself. He dived for plenty of penalties himself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Just now, Pasquale for King said: He dived for plenty of penalties himself. GL was a fantastic striker. Between him and Jimmy Greaves for their greatest ever striker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 1 hour ago, The Frenchman Returns said: RIP Diego Saw him at Hampden in June 79, probably the greatest player I ever saw. Should have played at Tynecastle if JC had scored Possibly the worst thing about German woodwork, and the JC chance. So close to witnessing the greatest football player of our lifetime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upgotheheads Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 I remember that the great Robbo, in a semi-final against Aberdeen at Hampden, knocked the ball into the goal with his hand in a diving 'header'. Did I complain? Nope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckydug Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 1 hour ago, John Findlay said: I dont blame Lineker, he was in the England team when he blatantly cheated. Was it 2-0 ? if so its a bit daft going on about a goal that decided nothing. Anyway we can talk, Joe Jordan did the same to win that penalty against Wales. They are footballers not angels. RIP Diego. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 40 minutes ago, ri Alban said: Lineker is the only one who doesn't hold a grudge against wee Diego. He'd have done it himself. Lineker interviewed Maradona and always said he bore no grudge. It's what professionals do. Another who saw him at Hampden when he was just starting out and at that time, we didn't see foreign games on TV so he was unknown player with fantastic reputation. He tore what was a good Scotland team apart and did it with a smile on his face. He was also a tough little player who could really mix it at a time tackling was brutal. The Barca Cup final in Spain is just unbelievable with the fighting something you won't ever see again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Just now, luckydug said: Was it 2-0 ? if so its a bit daft going on about a goal that decided nothing. Anyway we can talk, Joe Jordan did the same to win that penalty against Wales. They are footballers not angels. RIP Diego. 2-1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 1 minute ago, luckydug said: Was it 2-0 ? if so its a bit daft going on about a goal that decided nothing. Anyway we can talk, Joe Jordan did the same to win that penalty against Wales. They are footballers not angels. RIP Diego. It was 2-1 as Lineker scored near end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 51 minutes ago, ri Alban said: Lineker is the only one who doesn't hold a grudge against wee Diego. He'd have done it himself. Did he not present a documentary years back where he met up with Diego. Complete mutual respect although Lineker was in awe of Diego’s hero status in Argentina. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckydug Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 5 minutes ago, Malinga the Swinga said: It was 2-1 as Lineker scored near end. Even better 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToadKiller Dog Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 He certainly lived a full life in those 60 years . While you shouldn't celebrate some his flaws ,they were part of what made him such a player a legend . Would he have been allowed such a life in the modern game ?. When I was a kid in the mid 80s playing football on the street you always wanted to be the one to shout out im Maradona first . RiP Maradona. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoked-Glass Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 (edited) Thank christ we didn't have VAR in those days Edited November 25, 2020 by Smoked-Glass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLTFTh Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Another Genius gone RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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