A Briton to be proud of?
#46
Re: A Briton to be proud of?
[QUOTE=cricketman;10525891][QUOTE=Dick Dasterdly;10525860]
I agree DD. Beckham is the most overrated footballer of all time. Mainly because he has spent 10s of millions grooming his own image to help him make 100s of millions
The whole PSG deal is a PR stunt for both Beckham and PSG. I doubt he will play many or any games. As for his salary going to charity, perhaps it is a nice gesture, but given that income tax for the rich in France is now 80% then it is probably easier for Beckham to do this than declare his wordlwide income to the French government. I'm sure thats the reason why the deal is only for 6 months as well!
Why am I not surprised to find comments like this on this forum. So, irrespective of the PR aspect of it, a charity has benefited tremendously by the gesture.
But still he cant do right
And as for being one of the most overrated footballers of all time
Because he spent 10s of millions grooming his own image???
Give me a break
He was a huge part of the Manchester United Team and made somewhat of a difference to the England team iirc ..... in fact England wouldn't have got to the World Cup one year without his golden boot
I agree DD. Beckham is the most overrated footballer of all time. Mainly because he has spent 10s of millions grooming his own image to help him make 100s of millions
The whole PSG deal is a PR stunt for both Beckham and PSG. I doubt he will play many or any games. As for his salary going to charity, perhaps it is a nice gesture, but given that income tax for the rich in France is now 80% then it is probably easier for Beckham to do this than declare his wordlwide income to the French government. I'm sure thats the reason why the deal is only for 6 months as well!
But still he cant do right
And as for being one of the most overrated footballers of all time
Because he spent 10s of millions grooming his own image???
Give me a break
He was a huge part of the Manchester United Team and made somewhat of a difference to the England team iirc ..... in fact England wouldn't have got to the World Cup one year without his golden boot
#47
Re: A Briton to be proud of?
[QUOTE=Mitzyboy;10534974][QUOTE=cricketman;10525891]
Why am I not surprised to find comments like this on this forum. So, irrespective of the PR aspect of it, a charity has benefited tremendously by the gesture.
But still he cant do right
And as for being one of the most overrated footballers of all time
Because he spent 10s of millions grooming his own image???
Give me a break
He was a huge part of the Manchester United Team and made somewhat of a difference to the England team iirc ..... in fact England wouldn't have got to the World Cup one year without his golden boot
........and so says a totally unbiased Manchester United fan.
His football ability is a separate issue, though I gave my reasons why I think he was very good at some aspects of the game and little more than a liability at others, .....which he eventually learned to mostly avoid.
In other words nowhere close to being a complete footballer such as the others I mentioned, but very useful in a side which could adapt to playing only to his strengths.
Oh, and as for getting England to the World cup, you seem to have conveniently forgotten how he helped to get England knocked out of the World cup with his stupid red card against the Argies,....... which in turn kind of reminds me about how just how stupid was Rooneys last red for England,........ oh sorry forgot, I believe he's a Man U. player also.
Ah well, on the plus side, at least you once had Bobby Charlton.
Why am I not surprised to find comments like this on this forum. So, irrespective of the PR aspect of it, a charity has benefited tremendously by the gesture.
But still he cant do right
And as for being one of the most overrated footballers of all time
Because he spent 10s of millions grooming his own image???
Give me a break
He was a huge part of the Manchester United Team and made somewhat of a difference to the England team iirc ..... in fact England wouldn't have got to the World Cup one year without his golden boot
........and so says a totally unbiased Manchester United fan.
His football ability is a separate issue, though I gave my reasons why I think he was very good at some aspects of the game and little more than a liability at others, .....which he eventually learned to mostly avoid.
In other words nowhere close to being a complete footballer such as the others I mentioned, but very useful in a side which could adapt to playing only to his strengths.
Oh, and as for getting England to the World cup, you seem to have conveniently forgotten how he helped to get England knocked out of the World cup with his stupid red card against the Argies,....... which in turn kind of reminds me about how just how stupid was Rooneys last red for England,........ oh sorry forgot, I believe he's a Man U. player also.
Ah well, on the plus side, at least you once had Bobby Charlton.
#48
Re: A Briton to be proud of?
[QUOTE=Dick Dasterdly;10535056][QUOTE=Mitzyboy;10534974]
........and so says a totally unbiased Manchester United fan.
His football ability is a separate issue, though I gave my reasons why I think he was very good at some aspects of the game and little more than a liability at others, .....which he eventually learned to mostly avoid.
In other words nowhere close to being a complete footballer such as the others I mentioned, but very useful in a side which could adapt to playing only to his strengths.
Oh, and as for getting England to the World cup, you seem to have conveniently forgotten how he helped to get England knocked out of the World cup with his stupid red card against the Argies,....... which in turn kind of reminds me about how just how stupid was Rooneys last red for England,........ oh sorry forgot, I believe he's a Man U. player also.
Ah well, on the plus side, at least you once had Bobby Charlton.
I would say the same about any footballer that actually makes an effort to make a difference in any way. One name that has been left out of previous comments is Didier Droghba. Often painted badly in the media. Google it.
The Beckham sending off did not necessarily cause Englands exit on that occasion, whereas the goal I spoke of certainly without doubt sent them to the world cup that particular year.
Single out Man U players by all means .... but please dont forget all the other England players that have been sent off will you ... Oh, Stephen Gerard was the last iirc
........and so says a totally unbiased Manchester United fan.
His football ability is a separate issue, though I gave my reasons why I think he was very good at some aspects of the game and little more than a liability at others, .....which he eventually learned to mostly avoid.
In other words nowhere close to being a complete footballer such as the others I mentioned, but very useful in a side which could adapt to playing only to his strengths.
Oh, and as for getting England to the World cup, you seem to have conveniently forgotten how he helped to get England knocked out of the World cup with his stupid red card against the Argies,....... which in turn kind of reminds me about how just how stupid was Rooneys last red for England,........ oh sorry forgot, I believe he's a Man U. player also.
Ah well, on the plus side, at least you once had Bobby Charlton.
The Beckham sending off did not necessarily cause Englands exit on that occasion, whereas the goal I spoke of certainly without doubt sent them to the world cup that particular year.
Single out Man U players by all means .... but please dont forget all the other England players that have been sent off will you ... Oh, Stephen Gerard was the last iirc
#49
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Re: A Briton to be proud of?
Classic example of strengths and weaknesses he was brought on in the Croatia game and provided a sublime cross from which the Giraffe scored. England are qualifying...then Beckham goes walkabout we lose the ball and the Croats go 3 on 1 with Richards and score - no summer tournament for us, cancel the hotel booking.
DD is not singling out MU players but providing some balance..
He is not the messiah.........just a very good player with some weaknesses!!!
#50
Re: A Briton to be proud of?
Has he given the money to charity or not ?
Could he have pocketed it and carried on with the rest of the P & B circus without get any extra abuse ?
Of course he sells himself well and gets the marketing / pubblicity right , neither is a crime is it ?
wait until the new H & M advert hits the screens , half his fans don't know what MU is ....
Could he have pocketed it and carried on with the rest of the P & B circus without get any extra abuse ?
Of course he sells himself well and gets the marketing / pubblicity right , neither is a crime is it ?
wait until the new H & M advert hits the screens , half his fans don't know what MU is ....
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Re: A Briton to be proud of?
The devotion he inspires is incredible. I was at Wemberlee for one of his last cameo appearances to rack up caps - England were pretty average, Beckham comes on and with his first touch hits a cross - the guy next to me leaps to his feet shouting brilliant with both arms raised - unfortunately a defender blocks the ball 18 inches after the Messiah kicks it. This bloke was convinced Beckham was a god and every touch was brilliant even defying the evidence of his own eyes. I thought he was going to punch me for daring to mention losing the ball, lack of pace and not bothering to track back. The fellow could not see it as it was his God out there and that's what I find distateful about the whole P&B thing - I am maybe to literal and expect someone called aworld class player to be world class.
PS to Mitzyboy - I never criticised him as an MU player, he was at his peak then and was excellent for England then: however, his last 15-20 caps were a bit of a joke. Moreover, when he said he would know when to retire even when it was obvious to pretty much everyone that he should have gone 2 years before.
I for one probably overreact to the deiification of a nice bloke, really good footballer with world class image makers. He is now a shirt salesman pure and simple - sorry if that offends you but i am not an ABU!
#52
Re: A Briton to be proud of?
PS to Mitzyboy - I never criticised him as an MU player, he was at his peak then and was excellent for England then: however, his last 15-20 caps were a bit of a joke. Moreover, when he said he would know when to retire even when it was obvious to pretty much everyone that he should have gone 2 years before.
I for one probably overreact to the deiification of a nice bloke, really good footballer with world class image makers. He is now a shirt salesman pure and simple - sorry if that offends you but i am not an ABU!
I for one probably overreact to the deiification of a nice bloke, really good footballer with world class image makers. He is now a shirt salesman pure and simple - sorry if that offends you but i am not an ABU!
Going to the States imho was a mistake in the first place, and tbh he should give it up now. He is a draw for the teams he goes to, but I'm guessing if he goes up these days against major decent players he will be shown as the 37 year old he is
#53
Re: A Briton to be proud of?
I recall when he who must be obeyed was so frustrated with Beckhams antics that he smacked him on the head with a football boot.
It was said at the time that even then Beckham was more obsessed with his celeb status than with his football and no doubt the plaster that the aggrieved Beckham proudly displayed over the scratch above his eye didn't to do him much harm in that respect.
It was said at the time that even then Beckham was more obsessed with his celeb status than with his football and no doubt the plaster that the aggrieved Beckham proudly displayed over the scratch above his eye didn't to do him much harm in that respect.
#54
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Re: A Briton to be proud of?
if he just gave to charity fine but deliberately hijacking the last day of the transfer window to sell Brand Beckham is what is annoying
Last edited by Garbatellamike; Feb 10th 2013 at 1:08 pm. Reason: and it probably not the man himself responsible but "advisors"
#55
Re: A Briton to be proud of?
Its a win / win situation
The Charity wins because they get 3 million
He wins because he gets some free publicity (well, free if you take off the three million less tax)
So whats to get upset about Everyone is happy ..... well, apart from a number of people on here of course
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Re: A Briton to be proud of?
Golden Balls in Moral Tax Avoidance Shocker!
The gesture has been dismissed by some French critics as tax avoidance.
French paper Le Parisien has taken that idea one step further and proclaimed as truth that Beckham, the highest paid soccer player in the world, is scamming the French government out of his fair share of taxes.
This will not be the first time tax rules have been bent by Beckham. Spain enacted what became known as the “Beckham Law” when he signed with Real Madrid in 2003.
The gesture has been dismissed by some French critics as tax avoidance.
French paper Le Parisien has taken that idea one step further and proclaimed as truth that Beckham, the highest paid soccer player in the world, is scamming the French government out of his fair share of taxes.
This will not be the first time tax rules have been bent by Beckham. Spain enacted what became known as the “Beckham Law” when he signed with Real Madrid in 2003.
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Re: A Briton to be proud of?
In one UK paper yesterday it stated that he has not yet chosen a charity. As for the H&M ad....a body double was used for some of the shots.
I do admire the guy, he has been a good Ambassador for the UK. However, nothin would suprise me about celebs and charity, nothing is as it seems
I do admire the guy, he has been a good Ambassador for the UK. However, nothin would suprise me about celebs and charity, nothing is as it seems
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Re: A Briton to be proud of?
I think most of us here agree with that, it's just that we don't buy into this incredible, altruistic gesture. He's certainly not the most gifted player to ever pull on an England shirt, but he's one the best at maximising his talent. Good luck to him.