20 Reasons to Love UK Soccer/Football

Having gotten a reputation for England bashing, I wanted to just show that I do have an affection for the UK and their football traditions.

1. Sir Stanley Matthews
2. George Best
3. 1966
4. Man U
5. John Wark
6. Celtic
7. Gordon Banks
8. Bobby Charlton
9. The Hearts
10. Alan Shearer
11. Bobby Moore
12. Arsenal
13. Sir Alex Ferguson
14. Liverpool
15. Blackpool
16. David Beckham
17. Chelsea
18. Roy Keane
19. Spion Kop
20. Steven Gerrard

Originally posted by Red Night
Having gotten a reputation for England bashing, I wanted to just show that I do have an affection for the UK and their football traditions.

1. Sir Stanley Matthews
2. George Best
3. 1966
4. Man U
5. John Wark
6. Celtic
7. Gordon Banks
8. Bobby Charlton
9. The Hearts
10. Alan Shearer
11. Bobby Moore
12. Arsenal
13. Sir Alex Ferguson ...[text shortened]...
15. Blackpool
16. David Beckham
17. Chelsea
18. Roy Keane
19. Spion Kop
20. Steven Gerrard

roy keane is not from the uk

Originally posted by trevor33
roy keane is not from the uk

Good point. Sorry Trev.

John Wark is a great call.

Originally posted by Red Night
15. Blackpool

😕

Blackpool and Chelsea do not deserve places above Keegan and Sir Bobby Robson.
And its SIR Bobby Charlton to you.

I'm sure Glasgow Rangers fans will be well chuffed with The Hearts being in there!

Nice to see Bestie get a mention... although he should be No 1.

Originally posted by Red Night
Good point. Sorry Trev.

plus he should be higher up the list

1966 wtf?

😉

Originally posted by trevor33


1966 wtf?

😉

Yep, you're right 1966 should be higher - maybe number 1 even.

Thanks for pointing that out Trevor. 😉

Originally posted by blade68
Nice to see Bestie get a mention... although he should be No 1.

Matthews is # 1 for a reason.

what about Cantona's kick?

Originally posted by trevor33
roy keane is not from the uk

Roy keane played in the uk, he's hence associated with brittish football, doesnt really matter where he's from, he applied his trade there and dominated the centre of the field for over a decade!!!

You forgot Steve Bloomer.

Originally posted by rhb
You forgot Steve Bloomer.

You're right I should have included him...Soccer star, Professional Baseball Player, and amateur cricketeer.