Players that wasted their talents

[capriccioso 2,545]

Stop going off topic, and discuss the tale of woe that is Cherno Samba's life story.

[Spike 12,049]

Well then stick to jokes that are actually funny in future, and don't bring up something you know nothing about, i.e The Drinking culture in Ireland.

I've made jokes like that to tons of Irish people and you are the first I've offended, past experiences have taught me that it's okay to joke about. I've said I'm sorry, so no more off topic discussion.

[manpe 10,861]

Also, an honorary mention goes to Salomon Kalou. Thanks to cap for reminding about him.

[We Hate Scouse 10,286]

Jesus why are Irish people so angry?

[Melanicus 5,208]

Ronaldinho the Ballon d'Or winner?

Yeah, exactly that one.

[Shogun 721]

Javier saviola , Andy Van der Meyde,

[Spike 12,049]

Ronaldinho the Ballon d'Or winner?

He hit rock bottom fast. Too much of the partying for that fatboy.

[BlueSanti 290]

Carlost Vela and Denilson maybe.

Btw Spike, you souhldn't also joke about Czech people being drunk. Because it's no joke, we are drunk, all of us, most of the time.

[capriccioso 2,545]

Also, an honorary mention goes to Salomon Kalou. Thanks to cap for reminding about him.

No, I don't think he belongs in this thread. He was a hot prospect but he was never touted as a future superstar who would lead his country to a World Cup win and his club to domination. He was more of an Arjen Robben than a Diego Maradona. This thread is for the Cherno Samba's and Freddy Adu's of the world, who were supposed to do that kind of thing.

[Spike 12,049]

Btw Spike, you souhldn't also joke about Czech people being drunk. Because it's no joke, we are drunk, all of us, most of the time.

Can't tell if serious or joking...I'm hoping for jokes.

[BlueSunshine 672]

Balotelli, Bendtner, Ronaldinho, Cassano, Diouf.

Balotelli is still young,Bendtner has always been crap and Ronaldinho is one of the best players that i have seen playing the game.

Adriano,Freddy Adu,Robbie Fowler,Mutu,Gascoigne and to a lesser extent Robinho and VDV.

[BlueSanti 290]

Can't tell if serious or joking...I'm hoping for jokes.

Of course you can joke about it and we are not drunk most of the time, we just drik a lot ... well most of the time.

[Spike 12,049]

Of course you can joke about it and we are not drunk most of the time, we just drik a lot ... well most of the time.

Same as this country of mine. You guys make some nice Absinth. Not as nice as French Absinthe (with an E) but it's pretty nice sensation lighting that stuff up and wolfing it down.

Back on topic, I think Ronaldinho was a wasted talent because he was soooo good for such a shory period of time. Ronaldo's (Phenom) career was damaged by injuries.

[manpe 10,861]

No, I don't think he belongs in this thread. He was a hot prospect but he was never touted as a future superstar who would lead his country to a World Cup win and his club to domination. He was more of an Arjen Robben than a Diego Maradona. This thread is for the Cherno Samba's and Freddy Adu's of the world, who were supposed to do that kind of thing.

Nice try. Kalou belongs here as much as anybody else. This Samba kid or whoever, was a prospect at the age of 14.. I doubt he was considered the future WC winner and Johan Cruyff at that age. There are many young uns being hyped and destroyed that way. Kalou on the other hand was still a talent at the age of 19-22, which is a much bigger fall than some kid being called the next big thing after scoring insane amounts of goals in some kids' league and then failing to extend a contract with Millwall at age 17 or something.

It's simple really. Nowhere is it said that this thread is about new Maradonas who never came to be. It says "players that wasted their talents" and imo this is what Kalou did.. or he had no talent in first place, which I doubt.

[Spike 12,049]

Nice try. Kalou belongs here as much as anybody else. This Samba kid or whoever, was a prospect at the age of 14.. I doubt he was considered the future WC winner at that age. There are many young uns being hyped and destroyed that way. Kalou on the other hand was still a talent at the age of 19-22, which is a much bigger fall than some kid being called the next big thing after scoring insane amounts of goals in some kids' league and then failing to extend a contract with Millwall at age 17 or something.

I agree with Kalou. He was the real deal in Holland and everyone thought he was the next big thing. He hasn't improved at all since his days in the Eredivisie. That's my main gripe with Kalou, he hasn't evolved at all.

[capriccioso 2,545]

To be honest, he was twice the player in Holland as he has been here.

But all attackers look world class in Holland.

[Spike 12,049]

To be honest, he was twice the player in Holland as he has been here.

But all attackers look world class in Holland.

Ruud Van Nistelrooy looked even better in England and Spain. The success does translate sometimes.

[capriccioso 2,545]

Ruud Van Nistelrooy looked even better in England and Spain. The success does translate sometimes.

For every van Persie, RVN, etc, there's an Afonso Aves or a Klaas-Jan Huntelaar.