(Below) OK, strictly speaking Becks isn't anything to do with the Premier League anymore, but Footie Frog has him in his heart - and let's be honest, the man's a Prem Legend!!
11. 108. 17. 125. 32. 2010.
These six numbers sum up the twilight years of one man’s dazzling career.
February 11th of this year saw a remarkable achievement made in the international colours. No, not the switching of England players with talentless body doubles (still to be investigated) but I am of course, talking about David Beckham’s equalling of the record of 108 outfield caps for England, a milestone set by the great Bobby Moore.
Now let’s be honest, Goldenballs has his fair share of critics. Many esteemed football journalists were sharpening the nibs on their Parker pens as kick-off approached, almost slavering at the prospect of Beckham’s gala going wrong. And, continuing with this trend of honesty, it is difficult for me (a self-proclaimed fan of DB) to say that his substitute appearance against the reigning European champions was anything other than average.
However, the man’s achievement for his country cannot be ignored. David seemed delighted, surprised, and even a little bewildered after the match, saying ‘I never thought I would make 96 or 97, so to be on 108 now is something very special to me.’
To have bounced back from the vilification and abuse he suffered after France ’98 and reach this feat is incredible, because people love to knock David Beckham. Even after his record equalling match against Spain, plenty of people proceeded to point out his other record - a 17th yellow card in the international shirt.
But this 'bouncebackability' (™Soccer AM!!) is a testament to the drive the man has to succeed with his country. He has unfinished business, and it has nothing to do with Peter Shilton’s all-time England record of 125 caps.
Something has been bothering David for some time now.
Something he nearly gave up by moving to America, but is now back in his sights thanks to his recent Italian adventure.
Something his recent performances in the (probably trademarked) number 32 shirt of A.C. Milan have made a real possibility.
Something golden.
Something bewitching…
…and personally I would love to see Beckham gunning for the Jules Rimet one last time. Bring on Becks’ African Adventure 2010! ™
These six numbers sum up the twilight years of one man’s dazzling career.
February 11th of this year saw a remarkable achievement made in the international colours. No, not the switching of England players with talentless body doubles (still to be investigated) but I am of course, talking about David Beckham’s equalling of the record of 108 outfield caps for England, a milestone set by the great Bobby Moore.
Now let’s be honest, Goldenballs has his fair share of critics. Many esteemed football journalists were sharpening the nibs on their Parker pens as kick-off approached, almost slavering at the prospect of Beckham’s gala going wrong. And, continuing with this trend of honesty, it is difficult for me (a self-proclaimed fan of DB) to say that his substitute appearance against the reigning European champions was anything other than average.
However, the man’s achievement for his country cannot be ignored. David seemed delighted, surprised, and even a little bewildered after the match, saying ‘I never thought I would make 96 or 97, so to be on 108 now is something very special to me.’
To have bounced back from the vilification and abuse he suffered after France ’98 and reach this feat is incredible, because people love to knock David Beckham. Even after his record equalling match against Spain, plenty of people proceeded to point out his other record - a 17th yellow card in the international shirt.
But this 'bouncebackability' (™Soccer AM!!) is a testament to the drive the man has to succeed with his country. He has unfinished business, and it has nothing to do with Peter Shilton’s all-time England record of 125 caps.
Something has been bothering David for some time now.
Something he nearly gave up by moving to America, but is now back in his sights thanks to his recent Italian adventure.
Something his recent performances in the (probably trademarked) number 32 shirt of A.C. Milan have made a real possibility.
Something golden.
Something bewitching…
…and personally I would love to see Beckham gunning for the Jules Rimet one last time. Bring on Becks’ African Adventure 2010! ™
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