Recently, I had come across very rare full game footage featuring Zidane. I soon realised that there was no Zidane specific compilation of said game available on the internet though and thus anyone interested in understanding Zidane's contributions throughout that game would need to watch the entire thing. So I ended up creating a compilation from the game footage myself and uploading it on youtube. This got me thinking that many of the you who visit this forum might have similar rare footage of games featuring famous players, wherein the player specific compilations are, as far as your knowledge goes, not available on the internet. The challenge is thus to actually make such a compilation and share it on this thread. Rules: 1) Only one entry is allowed per poster although the same famous player can be chosen by multiple posters. 2) Said player game compilation should not be available in any form (apart from full match) on the internet, prior to your posting it. 3) The game should have some kind of standout moment of said player and not simply general play, thus things like goals, assists, last ditch tackles, superb saves or even pk misses, red cards or fights. 4) The entry with the most reps would be the winner.
Nice idea for a thread. And good work finding the Zidane game and making the video. I suppose the best idea is to wait and see what gets posted and then just rep one of them based on best performance (if not previously seen by me lets say so it fits the rarity criteria). I might at some stage upload either Gianni Rivera vs Manchester United away from 1969, or if I'm able to get it (not sure if it's mis-labelled on one DVD site) and it was better then vs Chelsea in 1966.
Thanks. Yeah, I thought this would be a good way to get posters to share the kind of rare performances that would otherwise remain 'gathering dust in the attic'. Btw, just to clarify, the reps only count if made on the video entry post. Posters can still rep other general posts without hesitation. That would be awesome. I have seen very little of Rivera in terms of full game performances myself, apart from his game vs Ajax in the 1969 EC Final wherein he got a couple of assists. Thus it would be quite something to see another full game of his.
I made once a compilation of Rivera in the 1968CWC semi final The final itself wasn't as good. I think he's together with Pelé the best technician of the 1960s.
Puck, thanks for the share. I do like this performance more than his 1969 EC Final performance, although, that might also be down to R9godmagic's (the channel owner for the compilation video on youtube that I had mentioned watching above) poor video editing skills. In any case, is this your official entry for the thread? Or do you want to try with another player? I'm willing to bet that you have some really rare games of Dutch greats like Cruyff or Van Basten or maybe even your namesake? Not that you have to go with a Dutch player necessarily of course.
No I think I stick to that video above as my choice. Interestingly Trappattoni was by a big distance the key player of that side (matching the general reputation of the team ) but Rivera was a technically wonderful player and compared to a Baggio or Maldini underrated in my perception. He matched it with brains, consideration and effectiveness. There aren't that many full Cruijff videos around so I don't think they are really rare (but he hasn't the same 'youtube resonance' as a Ronaldinho, Maradona or Pelé no). If I wanted to then I had picked one of his pacier younger years before inflicted injuries started to take a toll. For ex. the national team debut match against Hungary (Elo rank #6) even though it wasn't particularly well received; a European Cup game; or tackling a ball and setting up a goal against Valencia (I have the full match on DVD but it is on youtube now). That Rivera video is my entry.
I think I will change my entry to Nandor Hidegkuti vs England (1953) - not a very rare match but from long ago and not everyone will have watched it or have the inclination. I already made one for Florian Albert vs Brazil (1966) but had in mind that the England game was easily accessible and actually more famous (plus I wanted to use the Albert one on a World Cup thread on Big Soccer). But I think I will start to do a few more videos again now, as I've mentioned for a few performances, and starting with that one is my plan. I will still make one for Rivera (Man Utd or possibly Chelsea) but we already have one for him on this thread now, and it will be a while before I do that I think. I'll end up posting it elsewhere on Big Soccer probably, along with others - I'll try to remember all the ones I've mentioned I might make or had in mind myself.
Here is the Hidegkuti vs England one (which can be my entry on this thread - it'll be good if a few more people do produce videos but anyway we have 3 nice ones done now so it's a good start):
He he, I have no issues with that whatsoever. That Rivera game is pretty great as well, as I mentioned earlier.
Yes, that's what I thought - he is somewhat a legend but a 'rare legend' overall I suppose so it's an alternative to a rare game from a more recent legend in a way. You can find the Florian Albert one on the same channel btw.
He is definitely a legend for any football fan worth his salt IMO. Also, I must say, his dribbling and overall composure while on the ball is very reminiscent of the some of the best playmakers from more recent eras. In any case, great video and quite a performance by Hidegkuti to get a hattrick and an assist. The game itself is pretty well known though, so one knows what one should expect when watching it, which is the only thing that takes a bit away from it IMO. Also, a shoutout for that great channel. Some really nice full game performance compilations of older players.
Thanks mate, and yes agree with what you say. A lot of people will have at least seen the goals before. I sort of half-thought you might see some slight resemblance to Zidane even in some moments (but less flamboyant and intricate in general), wheras Albert plays the same sort of role (albeit the formation had changed and if anything he's more of designated forward if less of a supplementary striker/centre-forward if that makes sense) but perhaps more in the style of a Cruyff or player who dribbles more and uses more speed more often.
I did see the Zidane resemblance. Quite a bit of it in fact. I didn't mention it cause I thought that my bringing Zidane up all the time might get wearisome for you folks. I am yet to see the Albert video. In any case, maybe we can discuss that one on some other thread. I don't want to give you the advantage of having two entries.
With this passing my mind, maybe this is even better to see, and interesting. The one playing against the other (who was manager). AC Milan played without the injured Baresi, Ancelotti and Gullit. Two drilled units pitted against each other (Sacchi vs Cruijff). It's interesting to spot the adaptations during the match. great dribble after 10:00 @Estel @PDG1978 The text entered below the video is: So this would be my 2nd round entry, hehe (after the Rivera video above). (I will upload the other leg in due time too on my channel, within two weeks or so but won't post it here)
Breaking the first rule, hehe. I'm all for it though, since it brought back this thread from the dead.
Having problems with the playback. Video seems to get stuck at 00:16 with only the sound continuing. Was watching it directly on dailymotion too, so its not a problem with the embed.
So it's it : Ivan Curkovic in PSV - ASSE, 2nd leg of the semi-finals of the European Cup 1975-1976 : After a 1-0 win in a less flashy style than usually at Geoffroy-Guichard thanks to a free-kick by its captain Larqué, Les Verts of Saint-Etienne moves to Philips Stadion for the second leg of the European Cup semi-finals 1975-1976. Saint-Etienne proves here that they can take well the role of a team of counter-attack and also thanks to a great performance of its Yugoslavian goalkeeper Curkovic, who staunches admirably well the repetitive assaults of the attack of Eindhoven, the champion of Fance team qualifies to the final held in Glasgow where they'll meet Bayern Munich. So thanks to a 0-0 obtained with courage and resolution. If PSV had quite logically the most of chances to score, Saint-Etienne has had good ones too for a pleasant match to see without talking about the suspense that went with. So a quality show, most of all maybe for the numerous supporters of the French team, present in Eindhoven this night there and who, for their part, also made well their work as they did not fail to make themselves heard during almost all the match. Otherwise there's also the full-game : Side-note : it was discussed recently in another thread...the sometimes curious jersey numbers. Edström wears the n°4 in this match. Edström was the centre forward of course. That said the players of Eindhoven alternated very often positions on the field at this time from game to game. For example, Deykers who is the (very offensive) left back in this match was the centre forward 2 years later in the UEFA Cup Final against Bastia.
Thanks for the share. It is very rare to see a goalkeeper's highlights, so I must say, quite a rare vid indeed.
The little plus for me when doing this was to note that he almost always found a teammate when he kicked the ball forward. Maybe more in the full-game, but we can also note that Hervé Revelli was more a pivot in those mid-70s, a transformation that had started in his game with the arrival of Keita in the late 60s. The cfs had really to be great with the head at this time. PSV had a specialist with Edström, but he did not knew how to beat Curkovic.
True and something which is indeed noteworthy. I think being good with their heads still helps a CF out a lot, even today. But yeah, I understand what you are saying.