Johan Cruyff

Started by Westmarcher, 24 March 2016, 01:07:33 PM

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Westmarcher

Thanks for the entertainment, Johan.

Johan Cruyff - 25 April 1947 - 24 March 2016 (age 68)

I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be.

Subedai

One of the greats. RIP.
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http://thewordsofsubedai.blogspot.co.uk/

2017 Paint-Off - Winner!

Techno

This man was one of the true footballing 'superstars'.
Unbelievable talent.
Football was still entertaining in his era.....and he was definitely one of the two best players, I've ever seen.
Very sad news.  :(

Cheers - Phil

Duke Speedy of Leighton

Very young for someone so talented!
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Bodvoc

Cruyff was imitated in school playgrounds everywhere when I was growing up, a true inspiration.
'If I throw a six I'll do my happy dance'!

2016 Painting Competition - People's Choice!

Matt J

some of these quotes are great :D

Cruyff was also known for his outspoken opinions:

On himself:

"In a way I'm probably immortal."
"If I wanted you to understand it all, I would have explained it better."
"Actually I never make a mistake, because it takes a huge effort for me to make a mistake."
"I don't believe in God. In Spain all 22 players cross themselves, if it works the game is always going to be a tie."
On football and his philosophy

"Playing football is very simple, but playing simple football is the hardest thing there is."
"Italians can't win the game against you, but you can lose the game against the Italians."
"Quality without results is pointless. Results without quality is boring."
"It's better to go down with your own vision than with someone else's."
"In my teams, the goalie is the first attacker, and the striker the first defender."
"There is only one ball, so you need to have it."
"Why couldn't you beat a richer club? I've never seen a bag of money score a goal."

RIP
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2014 Painting Competition - Runner-Up!
2015 Painting Competition - 2 x Winner!
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Leman

Too young. One of the few players I've actually liked.
The artist formerly known as Dour Puritan!

Steve J

The first player that I really remember as a kid.

Orcs

I thought he was something to do with the dog show Cruyffts  :-\
The cynics are right nine times out of ten. -Mencken, H. L.

Life is not a matter of holding good cards, but of playing a poor hand well. - Robert Louis Stevenson

Leman

The artist formerly known as Dour Puritan!

Techno

Not sure if I can bribe Nobby, to chew Mark's coat......Nobby does have some standards.

Cheers - Phil

fsn

Not many, to be fair.
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Orcs

Quote from: fsn on 28 June 2016, 07:47:47 PM
Not many, to be fair.

We know your standards are very slightly above Owen Newitt in "Vicar of Dibley".  They are :- Female, humanoid, pulse.  own hair and teeth a bonus!!!!! ;D ;D
The cynics are right nine times out of ten. -Mencken, H. L.

Life is not a matter of holding good cards, but of playing a poor hand well. - Robert Louis Stevenson

Lord Kermit of Birkenhead

Just proves playing professional football is dangerous.

IanS
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