Johan Neeskens has died

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  1. JLWBigLil

    JLWBigLil Well-Known Member

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    JLWBigLil, Oct 7, 2024 at 5:33 PM
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    I remember watching him in the 74 World Cup ....... I remember tiny bits of 1970 but I watched every match (it seemed) in 74 and I swear every goal was scored from 40 yards.

    RIP
     
    Andy Mac, Oct 7, 2024 at 5:40 PM
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    RIP. Great footballer.
     
    John Peachy, Oct 7, 2024 at 5:41 PM
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    What a player, what a team the Dutch were in the 70's
    RIP
     
    RedfearnsRocket, Oct 7, 2024 at 5:57 PM
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    The Netherlands 74 were for my money the best team never to win the world cup

    People go on about Brazil 82 but the side of Cruyff, Neeskens, Haan, Krol.... was more complete in my opinion

    Brazil had an unbeliveable midfield but weaknesses elsewhere.

    They badly missed Cruyff in 78 but came so close again
     
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    Really sad news. Fantastic player from a great Dutch international side which really did deserve to win the World Cup. Sadly it never happened.
    R.I.P. Johan
     
    arabian_ian, Oct 7, 2024 at 6:04 PM
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    They were cheated out of it in 78, but yes, still very good.
    74 it was like football from another planet.
     
    Andy Mac, Oct 7, 2024 at 6:09 PM
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    Total football mate
     
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    We had a local player(Comrades W. M. C.) that we used to call Neeskens coz he looked like him, that is where the similarities we'll and truly ended.

    Rip Mr Neeskens.
     
    thetykester, Oct 7, 2024 at 6:51 PM
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    Defo best side never to win it mate, RIP Neeskins
     
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    Excellent player, in an excellent side. 1978 is the first world cup I remember, the Dutch were a a great team, Neeskens wearing 13 IIRC. The final is forever etched in my childhood memories, all the colour and ticker tape.

    RIP.
     
    RichK, Oct 7, 2024 at 7:38 PM
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