He didnt really do a great deal at PSG either, i know he was getting on abit like but its not exactly the strongest of leagues. Ekwah plays in it lol
Off Topic Top 5 Sporting Heroes
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He didnt really do a great deal at PSG either, i know he was getting on abit like but its not exactly the strongest of leagues. Ekwah plays in it lol
Some great, iconic picks mentioned above mind. Gonna go a bit different and if we’re talking “heroes” as such I’ll go with folk I remember watching as a bairn and being in awe. Not as great as some of the others like!
I have to put Superkev in simply because i’m a 90s child. My first taste of Sunderland was just after the SoL was built so my early memories were of his golden boot season.
Messi - never see another footballer like him in my lifetime. Phenomenally gifted. No debate to be had over Ronaldo or anyone else for the matter, none of them come close.
Ricky Hatton - Bit of a left field pick but I boxed when I was younger and used to love the bloke. Dad used to get his mates round for PPV boxing and let me stay up with them to watch it, loved his fights and the camaraderie that came with them.
Novak Djokovic - to break through in the sport whilst it was being dominated by Federer and an upcoming Nadal a few years ahead of him then finally blow them both away then continually break records whilst being world number 1 for the equivalent of about 10 years is something else. Only one to ever win all of the big titles, a triple grand slam etc.
Kevin Pieterson - played cricket as a teenager and remember watching the 2005 Ashes and he was just twatting the Aussie bowlers all over at every opportunity. Remember playing against teams with lads getting blonde dyed into their hair.
I have to put Superkev in simply because i’m a 90s child. My first taste of Sunderland was just after the SoL was built so my early memories were of his golden boot season.
Messi - never see another footballer like him in my lifetime. Phenomenally gifted. No debate to be had over Ronaldo or anyone else for the matter, none of them come close.
Ricky Hatton - Bit of a left field pick but I boxed when I was younger and used to love the bloke. Dad used to get his mates round for PPV boxing and let me stay up with them to watch it, loved his fights and the camaraderie that came with them.
Novak Djokovic - to break through in the sport whilst it was being dominated by Federer and an upcoming Nadal a few years ahead of him then finally blow them both away then continually break records whilst being world number 1 for the equivalent of about 10 years is something else. Only one to ever win all of the big titles, a triple grand slam etc.
Kevin Pieterson - played cricket as a teenager and remember watching the 2005 Ashes and he was just twatting the Aussie bowlers all over at every opportunity. Remember playing against teams with lads getting blonde dyed into their hair.
In no order
Nadal & federer - both for the same reasons. Artist on the court. What nadal did on clay was incredible.
Bolt- an utter machine. Don’t think I can do anything impressive in under 10 seconds
Ronaldinho - a joy to watch. Utterly brilliant, those two goals against England at the 2002 World Cup *chefs kiss* annoyingly
Michael Schumacher, alright for a German I guess
Nadal & federer - both for the same reasons. Artist on the court. What nadal did on clay was incredible.
Bolt- an utter machine. Don’t think I can do anything impressive in under 10 seconds
Ronaldinho - a joy to watch. Utterly brilliant, those two goals against England at the 2002 World Cup *chefs kiss* annoyingly
Michael Schumacher, alright for a German I guess
Some great, iconic picks mentioned above mind. Gonna go a bit different and if we’re talking “heroes” as such I’ll go with folk I remember watching as a bairn and being in awe. Not as great as some of the others like!
I have to put Superkev in simply because i’m a 90s child. My first taste of Sunderland was just after the SoL was built so my early memories were of his golden boot season.
Messi - never see another footballer like him in my lifetime. Phenomenally gifted. No debate to be had over Ronaldo or anyone else for the matter, none of them come close.
Ricky Hatton - Bit of a left field pick but I boxed when I was younger and used to love the bloke. Dad used to get his mates round for PPV boxing and let me stay up with them to watch it, loved his fights and the camaraderie that came with them.
Novak Djokovic - to break through in the sport whilst it was being dominated by Federer and an upcoming Nadal a few years ahead of him then finally blow them both away then continually break records whilst being world number 1 for the equivalent of about 10 years is something else. Only one to ever win all of the big titles, a triple grand slam etc.
Kevin Pieterson - played cricket as a teenager and remember watching the 2005 Ashes and he was just twatting the Aussie bowlers all over at every opportunity. Remember playing against teams with lads getting blonde dyed into their hair.
Novak is absolutely in the shout for all time.
Like you said to come through those 2, and it wasn’t instant, folk forget, is true sporting brilliance.
To surpass them is almost unthinkable. An absolute legend.
I sometimes manage to give my lass the best 10 seconds of her life if im feeling energetic
For me definitely Johan Cruyff
Jessica Ennis, loved the lass
Ali, nobody comes close to him
Alex Honnold absolutely amazing climber
Thinking of one more
Jessica Ennis, loved the lass
Ali, nobody comes close to him
Alex Honnold absolutely amazing climber
Thinking of one more
Luckily he started going to the gym again, his performance wasn’t as good before that
I'm with worky, I'm going to choose sporting personalities when I was younger that I would watch and support. In no particular order...
Michel Platini
Jimmy White
Daley Thompson
Marco Gabbiadini
Lennox Lewis
Michel Platini
Jimmy White
Daley Thompson
Marco Gabbiadini
Lennox Lewis
I don't know about 'heroes' but Muhammad Ali is the best boxer that there's ever been, or ever will be.
John McEnroe is the best, most gifted, tennis player that's ever played . . . . who didn't have to rely on a powerful serve.
Glenn Hoddle is the most naturally gifted & graceful footballer that there's even been, and he's the only footballer that has ever 'done something to me inside' after a remarkable bit of skill (I can't explain it, but he did).
Ronaldinho is the most skillful footballer ever, and was a real pleasure to watch.
Finally . . . . Denis Tueart, who was very skillful and my first football 'hero'
It's just a pity that he's got no time for S.A.F.C. now (and hasn't had for decades).
John McEnroe is the best, most gifted, tennis player that's ever played . . . . who didn't have to rely on a powerful serve.
Glenn Hoddle is the most naturally gifted & graceful footballer that there's even been, and he's the only footballer that has ever 'done something to me inside' after a remarkable bit of skill (I can't explain it, but he did).
Ronaldinho is the most skillful footballer ever, and was a real pleasure to watch.
Finally . . . . Denis Tueart, who was very skillful and my first football 'hero'
It's just a pity that he's got no time for S.A.F.C. now (and hasn't had for decades).
Vic Halom- hero as a young teenager
Federer- pure artist
Sugar Ray Leonard - had everything
Ian Botham - loved his attitude and desire
Michael Schumacher- still the GOAT for me
Special mention for the best footballer ever lived…..Maradona
Federer- pure artist
Sugar Ray Leonard - had everything
Ian Botham - loved his attitude and desire
Michael Schumacher- still the GOAT for me
Special mention for the best footballer ever lived…..Maradona
In no particular order…
Ayrton Senna
Tony McCoy
Roger Federer
Johan Cruyff
Red Rum
Ayrton Senna
Tony McCoy
Roger Federer
Johan Cruyff
Red Rum
It is so difficult to pick these things as most decisions are generally very personal.
- Steve Redgrave. The medals and longevity of his career speak for themselves.
- Phil Taylor. His achievements in darts whilst recognised by fans tend to be wholly overlooked by most for a sport still considered a pub game.
- Usain Bolt. Wow! Breaking world records at a canter.
- Sugar ray Leonard. Put the G in Goat for me, and that fight with Hagler will live long in the memory.
- Sergei Bubka. Took pole vaulting to a new level
(sorry couldn’t resist that one) - Ronaldinho. My real 5th choice and not much that can be said that is not already been said before, he was an absolute magician.
Senna definitely on my list. Loved his attitude, Verstappen tries to be same but without the charisma and just comes across as a whining little bitch
