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OT Keane vs Vieira- Best of Enemies

Discussion in 'Hull City' started by TheCasual, Dec 12, 2013.

  1. TheCasual

    TheCasual Well-Known Member

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    Its just started on ITV 4.
     
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  2. Quill

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    Saw it on Tuesday, very good stuff.
     
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  3. Tony Angelino

    Tony Angelino Well-Known Member

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    Yeah I saw it Tuesday, quite good actually

    Who do we think was the better player??
    Im gunner say viera
     
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  4. Quill

    Quill Bastard

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    Vieira for sure.
     
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  5. TheCasual

    TheCasual Well-Known Member

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    Vieira was probably the better technical player, but Keane had something deep inside, burning desire and he got every drop of ability out of himself. I always felt Vieira had something more, but never quite showed it. Keane edges for me.
     
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  6. Sir Cheshire Ben

    Sir Cheshire Ben Well-Known Member

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    Vieira everyday of the week for me.
     
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  7. bigfattiger

    bigfattiger Well-Known Member

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    I've mentioned this before but I remember a post match interview with Gerrard when in his early 20's after a game v Arsenal and he said "I honestly thought I was a good footballer until I played against Patrick Vieira"

    No doubt Keane made the most of his ability but Vieira was the heartbeat of the best team the Premier League has ever seen.

    Vieira for me.
     
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  8. Amin Arrears

    Amin Arrears Well-Known Member

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    I enjoyed it but I thought it was spoiled by the Keane/Fergie battle, too much was made of it.

    Keane for me, because Vieira's French.
     
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  9. Sir Cheshire Ben

    Sir Cheshire Ben Well-Known Member

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    Made me chuckle near the end when they discussed whether they'd play abroad - they were both playing abroad at Arsenal & United
     
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