Johann Cruyff Rip

[Budgem]

What a player! (well to those of a certain vintage)

One of few world class players who could light up a game and he has a move 'the Cruyff turn,' named after him.

Edited 24 March 2016 by Budgem

[WESTENDDEE]

Brilliant player. RIP

[JoeCovenant]

One of my earliest footballing memories was following the 1974 world cup...

(Where we invented a new way to lose!)

When we were put out, I turned my loyalties to Holland, purely because of Cruyff!

sad times

[Bloomogg]

[Attilio]

A great debate to have of course but imo the best.  end of.

[Cobra]

Is he the most gifted European player of all time? I'd say it's between him, Zizou and Best.

[Budgem]

Is he the most gifted European player of all time? I'd say it's between him, Zizou and Best.

Tough one Cobra.

The Portuguese might have a say about Eusabio (sadly gone too) but would have to go with Cruyff who was before his time.

[Boba Fett]

That was a joy to watch.. What a gift he had. A peerless genius with the ball at his feet.

Just an incredible football player. Gone but never forgotten. RIP Johan.

[chomp my root]

Tough one Cobra.

The Portuguese might have a say about Eusabio (sadly gone too) but would have to go with Cruyff who was before his time.

They might toss their Ronaldo into the mix as well. The man's a pr**k but talented. I think in years to come he'll become one of the greats.

[Cobra]

They might toss their Ronaldo into the mix as well. The man's a pr**k but talented. I think in years to come he'll become one of the greats.

Is Ronaldo as gifted as the likes of Messi, Maradona, Cruyff and Best? He's a phenomenal athlete but I don't think he's as naturally gifted as those other greats.

[chomp my root]

Is Ronaldo as gifted as the likes of Messi, Maradona, Cruyff and Best? He's a phenomenal athlete but I don't think he's as naturally gifted as those other greats.

I don't think you can discount athleticism when talking about footballers in fairness, and he scores a lot of goals. Personally I rate Messi higher but there's no getting away from the point that Ronaldo is a hell of a player.

[Billy Campbell's Ghost]

Best was the best for me. dId Jocky no teach Cruyff all he knew?