WhatTheFunk Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Was watching the lad play today. He must be the most underrated player in the history of the premiership. Has had a long and brilliant career, won everything there is to win, and played some wonderful stuff too. Good old fashioned professional, and a credit to him for leading by example. Quite simply fantastic at reading the game, and a highly intelligent footballer. No wonder Fergsuon has held on to him for so long. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Quite a campaign going to get him the PFA award this year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest timmy boy Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Who under rates Giggs? He's rated by every one, the most decorated player in the English game isn't he? Been a class act for nearly 20 years and has received a lot of plaudits for it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest toonlass Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Who under-rates him? He is still class. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest timmy boy Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Premier League Winner (10): 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2007, 2008 UEFA Champions League Winner (2): 1999, 2008 FA Cup Winner (4): 1994, 1996, 1999, 2004 FA Youth Cup Winner (1): 1992 Football League Cup Winner (2): 1992, 2006 FA Community Shield Winner (6): 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 2003, 2007 UEFA Super Cup Winner (1): 1991 Intercontinental Cup Winner (1): 1999 I don't think we will come any where near that trophy haul in my life time. Been my favourite non toon player since I have been about 8. Used to love him when he was young and he had pace and was full of tricks and running, he was a joy to watch. Now he has lost his legs he has changed his game and is still class. Giggs is one of if not the only thing I like about Man United. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhatTheFunk Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Who under-rates him? He is still class. He used to be the darling of the media when he was younger, and always had their attention. Lately he's not talked about as much, yet it is NOW that the media should recognize his achievements and his dazzling career. I just don't feel he's mentioned in the same breath as the superstars Cantona, Shearer, Zola, Bergkamp, Keane etc.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Who under-rates him? He is still class. He used to be the darling of the media when he was younger, and always had their attention. Lately he's not talked about as much, yet it is NOW that the media should recognize his achievements and his dazzling career. I just don't feel he's mentioned in the same breath as the superstars Cantona, Shearer, Zola, Bergkamp, Keane etc.. Think he will be once he retires. Terrific player, hard to believe sometimes there is so much running left in those old legs of his. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astroblack Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 My favorite non NUFC player in the Prem ever. Even got his Man U shirt with his name on it. I remember a while back someone on here said he was overrated and never reached his potential and everyone agreed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
juniatmoko Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 no EPL left winger player that i ever seen .... is better than him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 My favorite non NUFC player in the Prem ever. Even got his Man U shirt with his name on it. I remember a while back someone on here said he was overrated and never reached his potential and everyone agreed. Find that please. I took my Man Utd-supporting mate to his testimonial for his birthday or something. Ledge tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astroblack Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 I swear toGod I will. Hold on, gimme a sec. Never searched on this forum before but I am 100 per cent sure someone said it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 It was Jonny: http://www.newcastle-online.org/nufcforum/index.php/topic,41153.msg861196.html#msg861196 Also: http://www.newcastle-online.org/nufcforum/index.php/topic,55528.msg1461008.html#msg1461008 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astroblack Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Thi the thread I was talking about. http://www.newcastle-online.org/nufcforum/index.php/topic,43010.msg926772.html#msg926772 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedro111 Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Yeah hes not underrated at all. He's a fine example of how with a healthy lifestyle and attitude you can maintain the physical attributes needed for the highest level well into your 30's. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Libertine Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 if only he was english. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustynrg Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Underrated? Certainly not by the Man U fawning media who hold a wankfest every time his name is mentioned. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparta Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Was watching the lad play today. He must be the most underrated player in the history of the premiership. Has had a long and brilliant career, won everything there is to win, and played some wonderful stuff too. Good old fashioned professional, and a credit to him for leading by example. Quite simply fantastic at reading the game, and a highly intelligent footballer. No wonder Fergsuon has held on to him for so long. scholes as well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Slippery Sam Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 I made the point about him being probably the best ever Prem player to my mates a couple of weeks ago. Yes there have been more skillful players, but Giggs' longevity at the top level has been fantastic. However, what must not be forgotten is his many absences from the Wales' teams over the years due to being 'injured'. If an Englishman had done such things he would have been destroyed by the media and fans, yet because Giggs is Welsh this has largely been overlooked. Of course, the Prem and internationals are two different circumstances (when considering the 'greatest Premiership player'), but the many absences from the latter do point to some problem in his overall application imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnypd Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 I actually agree with Tooj in a way, fantastically talented player, great dribbling, vision, shot and cross. And the definition of a 'big game player'. But that's part of the problem, he seemed to save the best for the big occasions, european nights or cup meetings, and you cant say he ever really imposed himself on a league season over 30+ games in the way Henry, Ronaldo or Shearer did. Injuries played a part too as did the way he plays which you can't really sustain over a long period of time. I sometimes think Man Utd lack a dribbler to open up space against the top continental teams but he always pops up to remind you he is there. they'll need to replace him though, ronaldo and nani are different players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Always greatly admired him and Scholes for their consistency. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 At first I thought, nah, PFA award of the year isn't appropriate, maybe some sort of separate award for his outstanding contribution to English football for so long. And then I thought, who else this year has shone enough to be a clear favourite for PFA Player of the Year? Certainly in with a shout, rightly so. Not underrated though. Anything but. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 ...and he chose Wales for fuck sake I agree though, could've helped England achieve so much! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearer9 Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Imagine a young Giggs at Euro 96 in midfield with Gazza and Anderton and Shearer and Sheringham to supply... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 who remembers that really bad period he had where he went to ratshit? if my failing memory serves i think it wasn't long after they won the first fergie league and he got his first bad injury which took him a LONG time to recover from he lost a lot of form and confidence for a long time iirc anyone? oh, he's a great by the way, just wondering if i imagined this Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Taff Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 He is not under rated in my eyes. World Class player and has been since I can remember. Fergie gets rid if he sees they are slacking or getting slightly worse, the fact he is still there tells it's own tale. Shame he was always 'injured' when it came to Internationals really. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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