Unexpected Talent and Bloopers?

sid_19840 · 24th June 2006, 10:02 AM

Well,we are onto the knockout stages now and the real contests are only going to start now.But already we have seen some players perform beyond expectations.Which of these players have impressed you the most and you think are likely for a big club move after the tournament?
Also there are quite a few who were expected to do something big this time,but couldnt manage much.Who in your opinion are these.

Well I cant think of many right now,but I'll try adding on.These would be my picks,i.e those whom I didnt expect to do so well.

Unexpected:

Shaka Hislop:Well,I wasnt expecting him to play,I thought that Kelvin Jack would be their goalie in the world cup.But somehow he injured himself and Hislop was given a chance.He did far better than I expected especially against Sweden, nothing was going past him that day.

Tim Cahill:Although we've seen him plenty of times for Everton,I doubted whether he is capable of doing it in the big stage.

Bobby Convey:I havent seen much of this guy,but he looked impressive,I dont know there seems to be some skill there.

Bloopers:

Michael OwenAlthough Im a big fan of his,Id have to say he's had the worst World cup yet.I wouldnt blame him much though as he hardly played 60 odd mins in the first two games and luck wasnt with him(when is it with him anyway?) against Sweden.

Ronaldinho:Although he's done ok,but he's been below his levels.But I have a feeling that once the big matches arrive,he might be the star man.

m_vaughan · 24th June 2006, 11:54 AM

Absolutely right about Ronaldinho. He has been a bit subdued by his standards, although has played his part in two of Brazil's goals. However, he is saving his best for the main games.

Another player who has impressed me is Cesc Fabregas - We knew he was a good player on the basis of his peformances for Arsenal, but to do it in the big stage is a totally different thing. But for this 17 year old, sky is the limit!

IloveGilly · 24th June 2006, 12:08 PM

Nothing like what he usually plays.

Fernando Torres - I haven't seem much of him but he truly is a dangerous player which I've never really noticed.

Joe Cole - Again, I've known him for a while but he's played so well IMO.

Miroslav Klose - Who hasn't been impressed by him? Never really noticed him at all!

m_vaughan · 24th June 2006, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by IloveGilly

Miroslav Klose - Who hasn't been impressed by him? Never really noticed him at all!

What were you doing four years back? Klose loves the World Cup.

IloveGilly · 24th June 2006, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by m_vaughan

What were you doing four years back? Klose loves the World Cup.

I have a pretty dim memory of it and it was only a couple of years into when I loved sport! (If you know what I mean)

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Check out my age.

Sureshot · 24th June 2006, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by m_vaughan

Absolutely right about Ronaldinho. He has been a bit subdued by his standards, although has played his part in two of Brazil's goals. However, he is saving his best for the main games.

Another player who has impressed me is Cesc Fabregas - We knew he was a good player on the basis of his peformances for Arsenal, but to do it in the big stage is a totally different thing. But for this 17 year old, sky is the limit!

Fabregas is 18 now.

Ritwik · 24th June 2006, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by m_vaughan

What were you doing four years back? Klose loves the World Cup.

Didn't he score four goals against Saudi Arabia and wanted to get the golden boot on the back of that "achievement"

Englishandproud · 24th June 2006, 06:00 PM

Yeah he scored four goals against the Saudi's, think most of us could have done that the way the Saudi's played that day.

I would agree about what has been said about Torres.

Bloopers - The whole France squad - enough said played very poor so far.

m_vaughan · 24th June 2006, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Englishandproud

Yeah he scored four goals against the Saudi's, think most of us could have done that the way the Saudi's that day.

Easier said than done. Anyways Klose dint score today but created both goals, and was also named Man of the Match.

IloveGilly · 25th June 2006, 02:09 AM

Well, I definately remember that 8 goal win to Germany.

Pak_cricketer · 25th June 2006, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by IloveGilly

Well, I definately remember that 8 goal win to Germany.

Shhh, Nothing happened that day

sid_19840 · 26th June 2006, 11:44 AM

I would another player: Luis Gonzales,although Id heard a lot about him,but I never rated or thought that he would perform better than some of the other Argentina stars such as Riquelme,Crespo,Tevez or Messi.But he seems to have been the player who has made Argentina one step better than they were.

sachin · 26th June 2006, 01:58 PM

Valencia from Ecuador,and Keder from Togo have seriously impressed me.They'll surely be picked up by bigger clubs...

Sureshot · 26th June 2006, 05:37 PM

Valencia plays for Villareal, I'd call them a big club.

rickyp · 26th June 2006, 06:18 PM

anyone here seen harry kewell??

to be fair i dont watch much soccer, and for all i know he could be a magician for liverpool. But it seems everytime we put on a knifes edge he is always there shining.

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24th June 2006, 10:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
sid_19840 ICC Board Member AKA: Sid Member Since: Jun 2005 Location: Kolkata,India National Team: India,England Domestic Team: Somerset,and Liverpool(In Football)	Unexpected Talent and Bloopers? Well,we are onto the knockout stages now and the real contests are only going to start now.But already we have seen some players perform beyond expectations.Which of these players have impressed you the most and you think are likely for a big club move after the tournament? Also there are quite a few who were expected to do something big this time,but couldnt manage much.Who in your opinion are these. Well I cant think of many right now,but I'll try adding on.These would be my picks,i.e those whom I didnt expect to do so well. Unexpected: Shaka Hislop:Well,I wasnt expecting him to play,I thought that Kelvin Jack would be their goalie in the world cup.But somehow he injured himself and Hislop was given a chance.He did far better than I expected especially against Sweden, nothing was going past him that day. Tim Cahill:Although we've seen him plenty of times for Everton,I doubted whether he is capable of doing it in the big stage. Bobby Convey:I havent seen much of this guy,but he looked impressive,I dont know there seems to be some skill there. Bloopers: Michael OwenAlthough Im a big fan of his,Id have to say he's had the worst World cup yet.I wouldnt blame him much though as he hardly played 60 odd mins in the first two games and luck wasnt with him(when is it with him anyway?) against Sweden. Ronaldinho:Although he's done ok,but he's been below his levels.But I have a feeling that once the big matches arrive,he might be the star man. __________________

24th June 2006, 11:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
m_vaughan ICC Chairman AKA: Madrista Member Since: Apr 2004 Location: United Arab Emirates National Team: India Domestic Team: Real Madrid (Football)	Absolutely right about Ronaldinho. He has been a bit subdued by his standards, although has played his part in two of Brazil's goals. However, he is saving his best for the main games. Another player who has impressed me is Cesc Fabregas - We knew he was a good player on the basis of his peformances for Arsenal, but to do it in the big stage is a totally different thing. But for this 17 year old, sky is the limit! __________________

24th June 2006, 12:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
IloveGilly News Team Member RECORD HOLDER AKA: Andrew Member Since: Jan 2006 Location: Australia, Sydney National Team: Australia! Domestic Team: NSW Speedblitz Blues!	Nothing like what he usually plays. Fernando Torres - I haven't seem much of him but he truly is a dangerous player which I've never really noticed. Joe Cole - Again, I've known him for a while but he's played so well IMO. Miroslav Klose - Who hasn't been impressed by him? Never really noticed him at all! __________________

24th June 2006, 06:00 PM	#8 (permalink)
Englishandproud 1st XI Cricketer Member Since: Jun 2005 National Team: England of course !!!!!!! Domestic Team: Warwickshire, Lancashire, Wolves, Hednesford Town	Yeah he scored four goals against the Saudi's, think most of us could have done that the way the Saudi's played that day. I would agree about what has been said about Torres. Bloopers - The whole France squad - enough said played very poor so far. __________________ C'mon England Last edited by Englishandproud; 24th June 2006 at 06:02 PM.

25th June 2006, 02:09 AM	#10 (permalink)
IloveGilly News Team Member RECORD HOLDER AKA: Andrew Member Since: Jan 2006 Location: Australia, Sydney National Team: Australia! Domestic Team: NSW Speedblitz Blues!	Well, I definately remember that 8 goal win to Germany. __________________

26th June 2006, 11:44 AM	#12 (permalink)
sid_19840 ICC Board Member AKA: Sid Member Since: Jun 2005 Location: Kolkata,India National Team: India,England Domestic Team: Somerset,and Liverpool(In Football)	I would another player: Luis Gonzales,although Id heard a lot about him,but I never rated or thought that he would perform better than some of the other Argentina stars such as Riquelme,Crespo,Tevez or Messi.But he seems to have been the player who has made Argentina one step better than they were. __________________

26th June 2006, 01:58 PM	#13 (permalink)
sachin National Board President Member Since: Jan 2004 Location: Melbourne,Victoria,Australia National Team: India Domestic Team: Victorian Bushrangers, Arsenal(EPL), St.Kilda(AFL)	Valencia from Ecuador,and Keder from Togo have seriously impressed me.They'll surely be picked up by bigger clubs... __________________ http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...asyEPLcopy.jpg

26th June 2006, 05:37 PM	#14 (permalink)
Sureshot Staff Member Member Since: Feb 2005 Location: West Sussex National Team: England Domestic Team: Sussex CCC, Nottingham Forest.	Valencia plays for Villareal, I'd call them a big club. __________________ Ellipsis' are not commas!

26th June 2006, 06:18 PM	#15 (permalink)
rickyp National Board President AKA: Mark Member Since: Mar 2005 Location: Melbourne, Australia National Team: Australia Domestic Team: Victoria	anyone here seen harry kewell?? to be fair i dont watch much soccer, and for all i know he could be a magician for liverpool. But it seems everytime we put on a knifes edge he is always there shining.

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