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Ledley King hangs up his boots

Discussion in 'Southampton' started by (Conor), Jul 19, 2012.

  1. (Conor)

    (Conor) Well-Known Member

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    Terrible shame for him. Had it not been for that knee injury, he could've easily been one of England's best centre-backs, andn ow he's done at the age of 31. And yet, his lasting legacy will be scoring a goal in 10 seconds v Bradford...
     
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  2. Dan

    Dan Well-Known Member

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    It was remarkable how good he was in his later years considering he only trained once a week. Could have had an amazing career.
     
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    Dan, Jul 19, 2012
  3. RickieLambertsGoldenBoot

    RickieLambertsGoldenBoot Well-Known Member

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    And he only earned a few million at the same time...
     
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    RickieLambertsGoldenBoot, Jul 19, 2012
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    ----HistoryRepeating---- Well-Known Member

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    Best paid player in the world per game ratio. I'm sure he'll not shed a tear.
     
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  5. Wisescummer

    Wisescummer Active Member

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    Bit harsh. I'm sure he would swap most of his wealth for an injury free career where he was able to fulfil his potential.
     
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    Wisescummer, Jul 19, 2012
  6. TheSecondStain

    TheSecondStain Needs an early night

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    Although he couldn't stop Saints putting 4 past his Spurs side, with no reply, in the FA Cup. Apparently, according to some idiot called John Motson, that was due to Dean Richards [RIP] not playing. And there's silly old me thinking it was due to Saints outplaying Spurs. But of course not. Anybody with half a brain would know it had nothing to do with Saints playing them off the park. Spurs just had a bad night.

    And Ledley King was their best player, by quite a wide margin. Beatts gave him a hell of a match to remember.
     
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    TheSecondStain, Jul 19, 2012
  7. Mod Face

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    Were it not for injuries just imagine... Woodgate and King, England partnership for the best part of a decade.

    Such a shame.
     
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    Mod Face, Jul 20, 2012

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