"Top" players whose careers crumbled

[Alioune DVToure]

Not having that. Redondo was crippled by injuries & even turned down his wages because of that. Legend & probably the closest to a complete midfielder in the last 15-20 years. Shat on Roy Keane in glorious fashion.

But he's a good example of someone who was flying high one minute and then quickly out of the picture, like most of the names in this thread.

[Goaters 103]

Scott Sinclair...

Thought it was "top players" - when was he ever one?

[Ted Hughes]

Is it true Man Utd,s 7 million dynamic winger and portuguese superstar winger Bebe is now playing for langley rangers ? PMSL

The official rags version of events begins:

'A “fairytale story” was how Sir Alex described the arrival of Tiago Manuel Dias Correia - better known as Bebe.'

After describing a beief career of 'spectacular strikes', loan moves & 'honing of talent in the reserves' ends:

'Bebe featured in the Reds' 2012/13 pre-season tour, and the next chapter of his incredible tale is still to be written.'

[Bridge'srightfoot]

Stephen Ireland - threatened to be world class before absolutely crumbling. Still not sure what went wrong, he was unbelieavbly good for us in that season

SWP - Was great when he left and in his first season back, then he crumbled.

Ronaldinho - was the best player in the world arguably then went shit very quickly.

Kolo Toure - was bloody brilliant for Arsenal for years, hasn't been half the player since he signed for us.


Just to name a few.

[I Just Blue Myself]

Not having that. Redondo was crippled by injuries & even turned down his wages because of that. Legend & probably the closest to a complete midfielder in the last 15-20 years. Shat on Roy Keane in glorious fashion.

But he's a good example of someone who was flying high one minute and then quickly out of the picture, like most of the names in this thread.

Well, seems like most people in this thread haven't read the opening post then. No worries tho, if we left out all the players whose careers petered out due to injuries, age or the one-hit wonders who never were at the top for a considerable time to begin with, there'd be hardly any left to name.
Redondo, however, was a genuinely brilliant player even before his time with Madrid. He was a bit of a stubborn character, which is part of the reason he never had the impact he should've had on the national team, denying him the success & subsequently the reputation as one of the best players of his generation. Injuries ended his career, it's as simple as that & a damn shame it was.

One player who I feel fits in this topic is Ronaldinho. He went rather rapidly from two-time World Player of the Year to a bit of a secondary character at Milan & the national team before he eventually returned to Brasil much too early. Only 32 years, shocking.

[Mike J]

Redondo was a fucking brilliant player. Shame about the injuries

Ronaldinho is still scoring goals and looks to have a bit of the hunger back. Albeit in a sub standard league. To be honest he was fucked in Europe when he lost that lightning bit of pace over the first few yards. Still, hes one of the best players i have ever seen.

[PALUS]

Mark Bosnich

Wow mate how u pull that one is he killed or something wow

[PALUS]

Not having that. Redondo was crippled by injuries & even turned down his wages because of that. Legend & probably the closest to a complete midfielder in the last 15-20 years. Shat on Roy Keane in glorious fashion.

But he's a good example of someone who was flying high one minute and then quickly out of the picture, like most of the names in this thread.

Well, seems like most people in this thread haven't read the opening post then. No worries tho, if we left out all the players whose careers petered out due to injuries, age or the one-hit wonders who never were at the top for a considerable time to begin with, there'd be hardly any left to name.
Redondo, however, was a genuinely brilliant player even before his time with Madrid. He was a bit of a stubborn character, which is part of the reason he never had the impact he should've had on the national team, denying him the success & subsequently the reputation as one of the best players of his generation. Injuries ended his career, it's as simple as that & a damn shame it was.

One player who I feel fits in this topic is Ronaldinho. He went rather rapidly from two-time World Player of the Year to a bit of a secondary character at Milan & the national team before he eventually returned to Brasil much too early. Only 32 years, shocking.

Well u have point then u can place Van Basten here and that dosent make sense.But i must say one of my favorite moments in life was that back hail drop Berg i think he still dont know where is Redondo go and pass to Raul o how i hate rags then,now hate is well i m use to now but then i jump on all goals in there net and i have a lot a rags friend in that time all love rags for that fuckin obscene Victory over Bayern who demolish them in 90 min.

[Chinners]

David White
Paul Stewart
Mark Kennedy
Norman Whiteside
Glen Johnson

[Green & Blue]

David White
Paul Stewart
Mark Kennedy
Norman Whiteside
Glen Johnson

Some good ones, Kennedy is a great shout he should have had a brilliant career.

Another few

Liam Miller
Patrick Kluivert
Gazieka Mendieta
Adriano
Ian Harte

[I Just Blue Myself]

But i must say one of my favorite moments in life was that back hail drop Berg i think he still dont know where is Redondo go and pass to Raul o how i hate rags then.

Definitely, as Pierluigi Collina said 'one of the most beautiful moves I've seen on a football pitch.'

[PALUS]

But i must say one of my favorite moments in life was that back hail drop Berg i think he still dont know where is Redondo go and pass to Raul o how i hate rags then.

Definitely, as Pierluigi Collina said 'one of the most beautiful moves I've seen on a football pitch.'

oh man thank u for this what a move , this will never be forgaten , , look Berg o i close him its gona be out and !!!? goal :)by the way wath hapend to that i forgat hes name thats how much he was missing , the trio in Leeds was , A.Smith. Viduka and that guy i think with B start hes last name , he was on trail for something.

[takumin86]

michael bridges

[Mase]

Ian Harte

[Cocacolajojo1]

Scott Sinclair. He just disappeared and right now, I don't think anyone knows where he is. If you're reading this Scott, please call someone at home!

[Feed The Goat]

Scott Sinclair. He just disappeared and right now, I don't think anyone knows where he is. If you're reading this Scott, please call someone at home!

There is nobody at his house. His bird is too busy eating camel toe in the jungle

[Ukdave]

Seb veron

[simplytolmie]

Djembe Djemba hahahahahahaha!
William Prunier hahahahahahaha
David Nugent

Think Bentleys the ultimate though

[Swales4ever]

Veron is a very decent bet.
For 3/4 seasons, even longer, I thought he was the best midfielder of his generation, then he moved to the dark side.

"He is a fucking great player." "And you're all fucking idiots." - Once said the Drunk(t)ard.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2002 ... ory.sport3

[Sister of fu]

Has anyone mentioned kaka? What happened there?