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Even Roy Keane loves Patrick Vieira these days…
His battles with his Manchester United counterpart are only part of Patrick Vieira’s legacy. A proper player, says Johnny Nic… Who’s…
Safehands Seaman, England’s No.1 and the bloke next door
An unflappable presence in England and Arsenal’s goal for around 427 years, Shovelhands David Seaman receives some Johnny love… Who’s this…
All hail Fabio Cannavaro, too short and handsome to be THAT good
You have to be bloody good to win the Ballon d’Or as a defender. Canny Fabio is one of only three to…
Why is Samuel Eto’o so under-appreciated on these shores?
Johnny Nic raves about one of the century’s most-deadly hitmen, Samuel Eto’o. Someone here has to… Who’s this then? Samuel Eto’o…
Edwin van der Sar might just have been the perfect keeper
Edwin van der Sar was serenity personified and the ideal replacement for Peter Schmeichel at Manchester United, just a few years too…
Super Kev: the red-hot journeyman Little to Quinny’s Large
Johnny Nic can’t fathom why a big club never took a punt on Kevin Phillips. But that only makes Super Kev more…
Ruud Gullit was a dreadlocked magician whose legacy grows
Ruud Gullit was crucial in helping challenge perceptions at a delicate time in football. He was also just bloody lovely to watch…
Van Basten would have shattered records without injuries
Marco van Basten achieved a ludicrous amount in a relatively short career. The Dutchman was a distant, exotic, orange superstar. Who’s…
Robin van Persie was capable of brilliance and petulance
Robin van Persie was one of the greatest and most underrated goalscorers of his generation, albeit one with a bit of a…
Neuer: The quadopus who changed how the game was played
Not many footballers can honestly claim to have transformed an entire position with their playing style. Manuel Neuer was and is different….