Ruud Gullit

[The only place to be 11,313]

Saw him make his debut in a pre-season friendly at Gillingham of all places. One of the most elegant footballers we've ever had and he could do it all.

One of the turning points in the mid-90s but I doubt he would've come had it not been for Hoddle.

And now we've got his son (Ake) coming up through the ranks too.

[The Mak 4,459]

I became a fan at the same time and it was this team that I also fell in love with. This was especially because most of the Premier League at that time was very British (and lots of top Norwegians at that time for some reason) and most teams played a quite boring long-ball style.

Exactly mate! I just loved the fact that Rudd was trying to bring total football to the Premier League.

[Milan 17,955]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcO1m51fUFI

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I don't think Ruud Gullit is a massive Chelsea fan you know. You still get the feeling he's still very angry at his dismissal from Chelsea when he was manager.

[robdog 2,084]

I had the privilege tonight to see Ruud on The Locker Room, a tv talk show about footie. He was on w/ Bodo Illgner, Christian Veri & my personal favorite Ray Hudson. Of course they talked about CFC, but only about Petr Cech's amazing skills.

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Ruud Gullit: Cruyff, Chelsea, Newcastle & Winning The Ballon d'Or | Stick to Football 81

In this episode of Stick to Football, brought to you by Sky Bet, the team is joined by none other than Ruud Gullit — Ballon d'Or winner, footballing trailblazer, and one of the game’s all-time icons. Ruud takes us on a fascinating trip down memory lane, opening up about what it was like being the first Dutch manager in the Premier League, his time at the helm of Chelsea and Newcastle, and how he made the leap from player to manager — including all the highs, lows, and lessons along the way. Of course, we couldn’t let him go without chatting about his incredible playing career. From growing up under the influence of Johan Cruyff, to forming that legendary trio with Marco van Basten and Frank Rijkaard at AC Milan, Ruud shares stories that shaped an era of football. He also reflects on the cultural impact of his signature dreadlocks and how his unique style helped inspire a new generation of players. It’s a rare chance to hear from one of the sport’s true greats — a man whose passion for football still burns bright and whose impact is still being felt today. This episode is brought to you by Huel. Start every day off strong with Huel – the ultimate meal on the go.