The Person you most like in football ...

keeponhurling

Beckham

Cienciano

If this was 2002 I'd have a different answer, but I really like both Mick McCarthy and Roy Keane. Mick seems like a genuinely good bloke, and Roy always has interesting comments.
I think Roy is genuinely funny in his media work, he can make a good point and be deadly serious but leave a hint of humour in it. Wouldn't fancy having him as a manager though.

Brian Kerr and Kenny Cunningham are 2 others in the irish set up I like and respect.

artanevilla

Kevin Hunt, best player in LOI history and a gentleman to boot.

keano_afc

LiamoSail wrote: »

Kevin Kilbane. Comes across as a really genuine guy, always gave 100% for Ireland, does a lot of work for Downs Syndrome charity's.

Interesting that Jimmy Bullard was mentioned on this thread. IIRC Bullards huge contract left Hull in serious difficulty at a time when the club was really struggling financially. I'm pretty sure that it was at this time that Kilbane agreed to half his salary for the remaining year on his contract, and extend it by one year. Effectively he did two years at Hull for one years salary. Whether his motivation was the extra year as a player or the good of the club is irrelevant, he's an admirable guy

Indeed. I was very surprised to see Bullard mentioned as I find him one of the most annoying chavvy pricks every to pull on a jersey. He should be outside a bar in ibiza enticing people in with free shots.

Korat

You may not 'like' them as such but the opponents panto villain always increased the enjoyment of playing some teams.

Jurgen Klinsmann, Vinnie Jones, Paolo Montero, Franco Baresi, John Terry, Patrick Viera, Luis Suarez etc.

..it's even better if they win sod all too.

Nalz

artanevilla wrote: »

Kevin Hunt, best player in LOI history and a gentleman to boot.

Great shout. Thoroughly enjoyed his testimonial.

marklazarcovic

it has to be king luis, such an infectious character and a huge talent, special mention for barnsey too ,always liked him

Nalz

Vomit

Skylinehead

For the night that's in it, Lukas Podolski is a lovely man.

Charlie19

After watching Italia 90 as a kid, every time I scored a goal in the local park I would celebrate Rogger Milla style. I absolutely loved the man.

Cant really think of anyone in the modern game, Maybe Zola he seems to always come across like a proper gent.

marklazarcovic

Nalz wrote: »

Vomit

U referring to my post? Explain if u are

LiamoSail

marklazarcovic wrote: »

U referring to my post? Explain if u are

If he wasn't, he should have been.

You can't refer to a footballer as "King" around mature, developed individuals and not expect said individuals to be absolutely appalled by the level of cringe

The Talking Bread

marklazarcovic wrote: »

U referring to my post? Explain if u are

You are entitled to like and respect the guy and think he is royalty because he was a good player for your club but I imagine others like the poster above find the whole concept vomit worthy!

Edit,,,,,,Liam, you got there ahead of me!

irishchris

ander herrera/juan mata

marklazarcovic

Jesus lads ye are highly strung if my comment got to ye.

Long live the king.

The Talking Bread

marklazarcovic wrote: »

Jesus lads ye are highly strung if my comment got to ye.

Long live the king.

It didn't get to me! I know how Pool fans regard Suarez and no harm! I just found the reply funny and apt! You would as well if it was someone equivalent from another team like Nicky Butt or Jesper Olsen...:D

I think the poster's reply got to you though....:D:D

callaway92

irishchris wrote: »

ander herrera/juan mata

Jaysis

jacool

Alex Morgan

marklazarcovic

The Talking Bread wrote: »

It didn't get to me! I know how Pool fans regard Suarez and no harm! I just found the reply funny and apt! You would as well if it was someone equivalent from another team like Nicky Butt or Jesper Olsen...:D

I think the poster's reply got to you though....:D:D

i can confirm i didnt give a rats ass what he said :D

just wanted clarification

gimmick

AndersonIsGod

Nailz

irishchris wrote: »

ander herrera/juan mata

Was about to say those two lads. Great personalities and devotion. Love Roy Keane also.


But I would say, if I had to pick one person above all others, it would be Kevin Kilbane, who's already been spoken about plenty in this threat. Although Pirlo is in close second for his attitude to the sport and general humility.

Chancer3001

Keano

Terry

Lampard

Sirsok

Roy keane - Growing up i was a massive man united fan, used to go to all the internationals in landsdowne road. Standing with my match program by the tunnel they would enter hoping to get an autograph. I got Bonners and Quinss but all i wanted was keanos.

I seen him get off the bus and cautiously approached. Man was a beast on the field so i was intimidated, as i went over i was floored by hoardes of other fans who surrounded him. He was ushered away and i was devastated.

I went back to my dad and his mates gutted. My dads mate grabbed my program, ran over to the tunnel that had a stairs going down it. keane was at the bottom till my mate shouted "another one for the lads"

He ran back up the to the top of the stairs, signed it and went on his way.

He didnt have to do it but he did. Made me quite a happy lad that day

irishchris

callaway92 wrote: »

Jaysis

He is quite a good player for man city alright :-)

Giggsy11

Evra.

Shanotheslayer

Giggsy11 wrote: »

Evra.

10/10 for Effort.


Ronaldinho for me. Some of the things he could do with a football was out of this world always came across as a decent fella.

And even with all the money he earned, he was never arsed about fixing his teeth :pac:

Giggsy11

Shanotheslayer wrote: »

10/10 for Effort.


Ronaldinho for me. Some of the things he could do with a football was out of this world always came across as a decent fella.

And even with all the money he earned, he was never arsed about fixing his teeth :pac:

What? He played for ManUtd for years, his off field stuff was very funny even when he was at United. He was excellent character in the dressing room and is very passionate about ManUtd.

Felexicon

Start the night with Mark Kennedy and Phil Babb but when things get too wild have a pre-arranged meet up with Andy Reid for the sing song.