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Franck Ribery - Over-rated?

Discussion in 'World Football' started by Markybhoy, Jun 11, 2012.

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  1. Barry Robson

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    When i watch him hes very inconsistent. Can be good one game them very poor in the next. I would have Robben in my team ahead of him every day of the week as he gets me off my seat when he running at the full back
     
    Barry Robson, Jun 13, 2012
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  2. Aidzo 09

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    Very. So many players over-rated, i'll name a few who i think are.
    Ribery
    David Villa
    Modric
    Walcott
    Benzema
    Casillas
     
    Aidzo 09, Jun 13, 2012
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  3. Liam Scales

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    David Villa
    Modric
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    Casillas

    :97:

    Jebus
     
    Liam Scales, Jun 13, 2012
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  4. kris_bhoy_1916

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    :56::56: villa benzema modric and casillas are not over-rated walcott is.

    Players like pato are over rated.

    Villa is arguably the best striker in the world when fit. Benzema scored 25+ goals for Madrid last year, modric was one of the best midfielders in the prem last year not for the first time no wonder he's been linked with man u. And casillas is one of the best keepers ever.
     
    kris_bhoy_1916, Jun 13, 2012
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  5. Liam Scales

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    Also don't think Pato is overated; he is regarded as a hot and cold player but when he's on form he's excellent and nigh on unstoppable. Cold? Well does * all really.
     
    Liam Scales, Jun 13, 2012
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  6. kris_bhoy_1916

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    I don't think he's worth 40 million+ though I mind Chelsea wanted him as well as psg he has a big reputation just cause he's Brazilian. Good player but not world class.
     
    kris_bhoy_1916, Jun 13, 2012
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  7. The Golden God I am untethered and my rage knows no bounds Gold Member

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    Walcott isn't overrated, he is utter *. Has no footballing ability at all. If he wasn't fast he'd be playing in the conference
     
    The Golden God, Jun 13, 2012
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  8. Liam Scales

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    Aye, never worth £40m at the moment. However he could be, if he gets his act together.

    Probably partly because he is Brazilian but probably mostly because Ronaldo rated him as the best Brazilian striker to come out of Brazil since himself and Romario.

    Hyped up to * after that. He looked the dogs bollocks when he was younger though; Tim Vickery said the only player he's seen match him at the level was Messi. Tim Vickery is usually spot on with his assesment of players IMO.

    I reckon similar might happen with Neymar.

    That's underrating him. Fact is he is very, very fast and he has got some ability that makes him dangerous.

    He has had some very good performances against good teams. However he is overrated by the English Media.
     
    Liam Scales, Jun 13, 2012
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  9. McManus4

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    A look at Spain against Italy shows how important he is to them. Barca also struggled without him.
     
    McManus4, Jun 13, 2012
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  10. Liam Scales

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    Villa has 51 goals in 82 appearences for Spain.

    108 league goals in 166 games for Valencia....

    He's an astonishing player.
     
    Liam Scales, Jun 13, 2012
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    I think that in the right set up Ribery can be a devastatingly good player, but there's no doubt in my mind that he could be better if he really wanted to. A lot like Robben in that respect.

    Not one of my favourite players, I have to say.
     
    TheBatPencil, Jun 13, 2012
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  12. Markybhoy

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    Big game tonight. If Ribery is to convince me he's not over-rated then a good performance tonight will help.
     
    Markybhoy, Jun 23, 2012
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  13. PaulM1888 Moderator Moderator

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    Ribery is a quality footballer and has been for a number of years imo.
     
    PaulM1888, Jun 23, 2012
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    Ribery is amazing in the Bundesliga, just because he doesn't perform in the Euro's it doesn't make him over-rated. He has been world class this season for bayern.
     
    JamieTheScot, Jun 23, 2012
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    Everything goes through Ribery for France, cracking player on the ball and in my opinion not overrated at all.
     
    Jezzz, Jun 23, 2012
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    He can be good in the right set up, players can sometimes not suit certain tactics or players/team mates. He is a good player, played with big clubs.
     
    H67, Jun 23, 2012
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  17. Markybhoy

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    He was a bit more prominent tonight but once again he didn't perform to the level his reputation would suggest he should.

    He wasn't alone in that though, Benzema has had a * poor tournament as well.
     
    Markybhoy, Jun 23, 2012
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  18. Frank Timatra

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    I hate Riberty. Genuinely don't rate him when it comes to the big games. Great talent but along with Robben, 2 of the most over-rated players in the history of the game of football.
     
    Frank Timatra, Jun 23, 2012
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  19. Hadouken

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    Not been impressed with him or Benzema this tournament.
     
    Hadouken, Jun 23, 2012
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  20. evilbunny1991

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    Ribery has been 5 times better than Benzema, he has been pretty * this tournament.
     
    evilbunny1991, Jun 24, 2012
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