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Title: Massimo Luongo and the Ballon d'Dor Post by: Panda Paws on Friday, October 2, 2015, 07:24:29 Never ever thought I'd see our humble club on the Ballon d'Or list. Say what you want about Mass, but that's some achievement (if reports are true).
http://metro.co.uk/2015/10/02/tottenham-manchester-united-liverpool-and-arsenal-stars-bizarrely-named-as-ballon-dor-candidates-report-5417609/ Title: Re: Massimo Luongo and the Ballon d'Dor Post by: Costanza on Friday, October 2, 2015, 07:40:39 He's got to be in there because he was voted best player of a senior FIFA competition.
Title: Re: Massimo Luongo and the Ballon d'Dor Post by: Nomoreheroes on Friday, October 2, 2015, 08:44:54 But he plays for QPR - He's dead to me.
Title: Re: Massimo Luongo and the Ballon d'Dor Post by: Panda Paws on Friday, October 2, 2015, 09:06:37 But he plays for QPR - He's dead to me. Not during the time for which the award is.... Title: Re: Massimo Luongo and the Ballon d'Dor Post by: horlock07 on Friday, October 2, 2015, 09:13:44 So he received a nomination on a technicality, and is never going to win!
So essentially a nothing story..... Title: Re: Massimo Luongo and the Ballon d'Dor Post by: JayBox325 on Friday, October 2, 2015, 09:31:47 So he received a nomination on a technicality, and is never going to win! So essentially a nothing story..... Hardly. He had to be talented enough to impress at the Asia Cup to win the MVP. Technicality or not it's an amazing list of players to be associated with for him. And we should be proud that his breakout seasons were with us, could be a tip of the hat to how we play and develop young players. Title: Re: Massimo Luongo and the Ballon d'Dor Post by: Flashheart on Friday, October 2, 2015, 09:32:08 So he received a nomination on a technicality, and is never going to win! So essentially a nothing story..... Pretty much, although ASD seems to be jizzing all over it. Title: Re: Massimo Luongo and the Ballon d'Dor Post by: Batch on Friday, October 2, 2015, 10:54:46 well it certainly isn't down to club form.
Title: Re: Post by: DarloSTFC84 on Friday, October 2, 2015, 11:07:27 I hope he wins it.. He's achieved far more than Messi & Ronaldo.. Couple of bloody chancers they are..
Title: Re: Massimo Luongo and the Ballon d'Dor Post by: horlock07 on Friday, October 2, 2015, 11:18:53 Pretty much, although ASD seems to be jizzing all over it. Well its a story that he can run which is not entirely sourced from the BBC so must be quite exciting for him! Title: Re: Massimo Luongo and the Ballon d'Dor Post by: horlock07 on Friday, October 2, 2015, 11:20:16 The only reason for taking an interest in the Ballon d'Dor is to see what god awful suit Messi turns up in each year.
Title: Re: Massimo Luongo and the Ballon d'Dor Post by: Matchworn Shirts on Friday, October 2, 2015, 11:28:21 Messi & Ronaldo = vastly over-rated
Title: Re: Massimo Luongo and the Ballon d'Dor Post by: Barry Scott on Friday, October 2, 2015, 12:34:44 Didn't Prutton once get nominated? 'Nuff said.
Title: Re: Massimo Luongo and the Ballon d'Dor Post by: Simon Pieman on Friday, October 2, 2015, 12:47:58 Didn't Prutton once get nominated? 'Nuff said. Whah? ??? Perhaps this: http://www.tiki-taka.org/topic/20394-don-balon%E2%80%99s-100-best-young-players-list-2001-edition/ Title: Re: Massimo Luongo and the Ballon d'Dor Post by: Barry Scott on Friday, October 2, 2015, 12:53:14 Ah, that makes more sense. :)
Edit: It's surprising how few of those players amounted to much. I only see one world class player in Zlatan, the rest, bar a few decent players, are nowhere. Title: Re: Massimo Luongo and the Ballon d'Dor Post by: Reg Smeeton on Friday, October 2, 2015, 14:05:18 Ah, that makes more sense. :) Edit: It's surprising how few of those players amounted to much. I only see one world class player in Zlatan, the rest, bar a few decent players, are nowhere. Andries Iniesta :hmmm: I take your point though. Title: Re: Massimo Luongo and the Ballon d'Dor Post by: Barry Scott on Friday, October 2, 2015, 17:38:50 Andries Iniesta :hmmm: I'll give you that. Kaká as well maybe. Cherno Samba, sadly not. It is a who's who of mildly promising, and now forgotten, youngsters. Title: Re: Massimo Luongo and the Ballon d'Dor Post by: JanTheMan on Friday, October 2, 2015, 17:48:06 Keith kelly. PSG apps 0
Title: Re: Massimo Luongo and the Ballon d'Dor Post by: JoeMezz on Friday, October 2, 2015, 18:37:59 Ah, that makes more sense. :) Edit: It's surprising how few of those players amounted to much. I only see one world class player in Zlatan, the rest, bar a few decent players, are nowhere. Robben? You have got a point though, most of these players are bang on average at best. Title: Re: Massimo Luongo and the Ballon d'Dor Post by: suttonred on Friday, October 2, 2015, 18:50:09 Ah, that makes more sense. :) Edit: It's surprising how few of those players amounted to much. I only see one world class player in Zlatan, the rest, bar a few decent players, are nowhere. Bar Robben and Dean Ashton obv |