Best DM ever - past & present
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Makelele. What set him apart for me was that he was almost always the composed guy who was in control of himself and rarely saw red, whereas the likes of Vieira and Keane were more likely to cost their team with untimely sackings. As a off-field bonus, he was also not involved in public drama as far as I know whereas the likes of Vieira and Keane were no strangers to it when it came to contract renewal or press interview time.
I agree. Fucking immense player. Best midfielder I've ever seen in my lifetime.
Better than Frank Rijkaard ?
Debatable.
Debatable.
Are you saying this type of footwear is associated with the type of person who indulges in a spot of cottaging?
Dieter Eilts is not a name that comes up very often but his performances for Germany in the 1996 Euro finals were peerless.
Similarly, when Platini was in his pomp for France Jean Tigana rarely got a mention but was an immense player.
Fox, you couldn't be more wrong about the DM postion and when it's performed well it's a joy to watch a top player break down the opposition's attacking ambitions.
Similarly, when Platini was in his pomp for France Jean Tigana rarely got a mention but was an immense player.
Fox, you couldn't be more wrong about the DM postion and when it's performed well it's a joy to watch a top player break down the opposition's attacking ambitions.
Eilts was good but Euro 96 was also where Sammer was named Player of the Tournament.
If I remembered correctly, Sammer was linked with us right after the tournament. But Uncle Roy and Moores couldn't afford him and bought Berger instead. And later Ince for the DM role.
If I remembered correctly, Sammer was linked with us right after the tournament. But Uncle Roy and Moores couldn't afford him and bought Berger instead. And later Ince for the DM role.
Poor lad hasn't seen much then.
I know Sammer was voted player of the tournament but many German pundits thought Eilts should have won it. Sammer's performances were more eye-catching but he was hugely enabled by Eilts covering him everytime he moved forward with the ball.
Was Sammer not a sweeper though?
He was during that tournament. He started off his career as a DM. During the tournament he regularly brought the ball out of defence and into the opposition half to great effect but, as I mentioned, he was able to do this so often because he knew Eilts was covering him.
I have to admit for shame I don't remember Eilts but Sammer was excellent, it's a pity injury ruined him
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