Need it for my english Exam, me thinking Lloyd doyley, but I haven't been around for too long, so don't know as much about before before then. It doesn't have to be Watford. Thanks
Lloydinio - Difficulty I am having is with the word "Inspirational". Not since I has a little boy has a footballer inspired me - when I used to play over the local park it would have been George Best that inspired me to turn up and play 20 a-side! But ever since, I cannot say any footballer has inspired me. There are certainly footballers that I have admired as either excellent players or good role models, but inspred? However to contribute to the thread, I would say Luther - he always gave 100%, never gave up, was a very fair footballer and always had a smile. He is very approachable and still will turn up to support our club. So, I will go for our Luther!
I can't say "inspirational is a word I would associate with football either but if I had to pick someone a cut above the rest doing things nobody else could do then it would be Johann Cruyff
w_y, I also have an issue with the word "inspirational" with this as you could look at those with industry, those with skill, those who took longer to talk to you when you asked for their autograph. For me though, as someone born in Watford who played for Watford and who like me, is left-footed, it was Kenny Jackett.
Although not convinced as to his suitability for football management, you could look no further than the current WFC Manager.Cant recall ever a bad word said about him (even by Sean Dyche) I suggest You MAY NOT pass the exam if you mention the likes of J Barton; A Cole: S Terry; L Suarez.& sadly too many others
I guess it depends on when you grew up. As a young teenager I had different priorities to now, and , having grown up around the late 60's then all of the England World Cup winning side were an inspiration for us - for me, as a young goalkeeper, it was Gordon Banks. In retrospect, based not only on a great footballing career, but on what he has later given back to the sport - together with services for humanity, the alleviation of poverty and for the environment, I would have to say Pelè. If I were now the father of a young boy who wanted to be a footballer then I would say model yourself on Lloyd Doyley - you could do a lot worse. Another recent player who I admired very much was the Swedish player Hendrick Larsson.
Good call there, Leo. Probably the most respected player ever in my book - both here and abroad. Munich air crash survivor, unblemished career (never sent off and only ever booked once, which was later rescinded), perfect servant for club and country, knight of the realm, World Cup winner, European Cup winner, European Footballer of the year - the list is almost endless. He even had a hand in bringing the Olympics to London. But most important of all, he had the decency never to score against Watford.
Lloydy, I think you should use Lloyd as your model- because he obviously inspired you. He is a model professional- one club man, strives to make the most of the abilities he has even though he's not the most gifted footballer. We (probably) all love him dearly for what he is, and not many footballers achieve that status at a club. Just think of the joy around the club when he scored that first goal! In terms of being inspired purely by footballing excellence, over the years there have been many who have 'wowed' me, and our manager is right up there. Let us know how this progresses won't you?
I will, test is tommorow and a bit of next week but will hopefully get results back before christmas. thanks everyone though. I've decided on Gianfranco Zola, Lloyd Doyley, Steven gerrard and Brian Clough. Oh I forgot to mention that I'm writing this in 2047, when i'm 50. I'm a successful football player,(for watford) and now i manage them, I'm writing a speech for an award i got, and have to say how they inspired me.
good luck with the writing Lloyd... just to add something...and to think I forgot...the sun must be going to my head...Jason Lee always inspired me...he made me think I could make it as a pro...
From a non-Watford perspective I'd suggest 'Bert' Trautmann. From German war hero (Iron Cross 1st Class, twice) to PoW in England, went on to play for Manchester City from 1949-1964 in spite of all the initial restrictions due to his PoW status (and the abuse he got as a German from the fans at first), mostly remembered for the 1956 FA Cup final where he broke his neck in three places and displaced his spinal column some how to play on! Generally regarded as the best goalkeeper of that era (Lev Yashin of USSR was his only rival) and the godfather of modern 'keeping. Awarded an OBE for services to anglo-German relations 2004. Still alive, living in Spain. Inspirational I'd say. Good luck whatever you write.
