[Joep]

Hello everyone, Phillip Cocu retired from PSV last sunday after leading them to the third championship in as many years. I was kinda interested to see what some of you think about him and his carreer, to see his reputation abroad.

Here in Holland, he's considered one of the best, especially since his second stint with PSV.

What do you think?

[Teso Dos Bichos]

Vastly underrated player. A complete midfielder who just got on with his job while the more 'glamourous' members of his team stole all of the limelight. One of the best players in recent times. It was fitting that he scored the crucial goal.

[Joep]

If he would, say, hypothetically, have moved to England when he chose to go back to PSV in 2004, what kind of an impact do you think he could have had?

[Paganitzu]

Originally Posted by Joep

If he would, say, hypothetically, have moved to England when he chose to go back to PSV in 2004, what kind of an impact do you think he could have had?

You will never now..
But it's a fact he's a true legend in Eindhoven and the Netherlands. One of the best midfielders the Netherlands ever had, or am I to optimistic?

[United Pumps]

Originally Posted by Joep

If he would, say, hypothetically, have moved to England when he chose to go back to PSV in 2004, what kind of an impact do you think he could have had?

Depends where he went but I would say very little.

[Teso Dos Bichos]

Originally Posted by Joep

If he would, say, hypothetically, have moved to England when he chose to go back to PSV in 2004, what kind of an impact do you think he could have had?

I think he would have done well. Several olders central midfielders have had an impact in the Premiership and I have no doubt Cocu would have done similar.

[comme]

He was the jack of all trades, master of none.

Versatile player, but not outstanding at any position and that told during his time in Spain. He was by some distance the worst player at Euro 2004.

In recent years he has been excellent in Holland but the quality of the league played a major part.

[Teso Dos Bichos]

You underrate him, particularly his time in Spain. You have also forgotten all about David Beckham with your ridiculous Euro 2004 comment.

[Joep]

Originally Posted by comme

He was the jack of all trades, master of none.

Versatile player, but not outstanding at any position and that told during his time in Spain. He was by some distance the worst player at Euro 2004.

In recent years he has been excellent in Holland but the quality of the league played a major part.

Disagreed. Master of none? He filled the left midfield position to its absolute perfection. Good at closing down, even better with the ball, leading play from there.

also, if you think his performance in the last years is due to the lack of quality in the dutch league, then how do you expain he did so well in the CL?

[FARFAN 17]

One of the most influential foreigners that ever played in Barca, that says a lot.