was thinking about players who had major problems,injuries,loss of form, were dumped from big clubs etc who returned stronger and better than before and proved all the detractors wrong who had written them off.
i'd pick 2 united lads, starting with becks after '98, remember at this stage he was established as a star but not as a major world beater on the international stage who had a long and glittering career-it was still all before him to rise to the very top. he could have easily crumbled and become a mediocre player if he hadn't had that massive strength of mind and character that saw him rise above all the abuse and ridiculous criticism that surrounded his sending off to become an even better player. that was the making of him and actually propelled him on to even greater heights.
secondly paul mcgrath, who after he'd finished with united and went to villa, for a bargain price as it turned out wouyld actually go on and not only become even better , but put all his problems aside and acheive great things with villa and ireland. every united fan knew how good he was, but also knew his problems that afflicted him in his private life- add to the his dodgy knees and inability to train and you'd have been forgiven thinking his career might have come to a slow mediocre end. not a chance- he again rose to the occasion, although battling alchohol problems, other personal problems and injuries that would have spelt the end for most players he rose to the challenge and became an even greater legend at league and international level and was recognised by his peers with the player of the year award. if only we could have seen all that happen at OT eh??
any others??
i'd pick 2 united lads, starting with becks after '98, remember at this stage he was established as a star but not as a major world beater on the international stage who had a long and glittering career-it was still all before him to rise to the very top. he could have easily crumbled and become a mediocre player if he hadn't had that massive strength of mind and character that saw him rise above all the abuse and ridiculous criticism that surrounded his sending off to become an even better player. that was the making of him and actually propelled him on to even greater heights.
secondly paul mcgrath, who after he'd finished with united and went to villa, for a bargain price as it turned out wouyld actually go on and not only become even better , but put all his problems aside and acheive great things with villa and ireland. every united fan knew how good he was, but also knew his problems that afflicted him in his private life- add to the his dodgy knees and inability to train and you'd have been forgiven thinking his career might have come to a slow mediocre end. not a chance- he again rose to the occasion, although battling alchohol problems, other personal problems and injuries that would have spelt the end for most players he rose to the challenge and became an even greater legend at league and international level and was recognised by his peers with the player of the year award. if only we could have seen all that happen at OT eh??
any others??
, but in my opinion he's proved any people wrong and had quite a successful career.
