Out of all the international players that have ever played in Italy. All of them! John Charles was voted the greatest of all by the Italians themselves! Enough said!!
when you compare this giant humble man to the pathetic players of today , you can understand why i have gone from living the game, to hating all it stands for now.
What a lovely man. How we could do with one of his kind today. Is there ONE player in today's Ugly Game remotely like him. I've sent my brilliant musician friend Carl Picton some words for a possible song, King John Charles.
I saw him at Ninian Park playing for Wales against England his presence dominated the field. Then later I saw him back at Ninian Park playing for Cardiff City towards the end of his great career still magical. a truly great sportsman.
Tridhos I've read that he was arguably the best player to have ever played in the Italian League. That's quite a statement when you consider what Maradona done for Napoli. Would you rate JC up there with a Maradona, or Messi?
mam somal Yes I would put him above those. I saw an interview with one of the England internationals who said he once challenged Charles in the air and recalls his head connecting with the chest of Charles. You would see the teams run out for an international and immediately the figure of Charles would stand out. I never saw him indulge in any unsportsmanship unlike Maradona, Charles had no need of the devious little tricks on the field. The Hungarians who deservedly earned a magnificent reputation for their demolition of England at Wembley in 53 tarnished that reputation in the 58 World cup when their only answer to Charles was to kick him off the field.
Tridhos I've witnessed some remarkable players, but I wasn't fortunate enough to see JC in action. To be a formidable player in both the forward and defensive positions is a rare trait in the modern game, in fact it's non-existent. Undoubtedly a powerful athlete
mam somal i'm italian, juventus fan, and my father always told me how strong that team was. he says he never admired footballers like charles, sivori and boniperti (two team mates, strikers too). but i don't know if he was the best foreign player: until 2000, almost all the best players in the world were in italy, so it's very difficult. plus, at that level, i think you can't actually tell who's the best, it's just personal taste. so bad i wasn't born in the 50's
According to Jimmy greaves, Bobby Robson, jack Charlton , and Alex Ferguson who had a large photo of john Charles in his pub , he was the King , the greatest British footballer ever.
@@ellissims7627 No definitely not. Best was a great winger but he couldn't have played in midfield or defence. Edwards might have been as great but we'll never know. King John reigns supreme.
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Sir John was the greatest footballer I ever saw play the game live he could head the ball further than a lot of players could kick it RIP GIANT
Out of all the international players that have ever played in Italy. All of them! John Charles was voted the greatest of all by the Italians themselves! Enough said!!
when you compare this giant humble man to the pathetic players of today , you can understand why i have gone from living the game, to hating all it stands for now.
Grandissimo calciatore unico sopratutto un grande uomo,mi ricordo il formidabile gioco di testa e il suo grande altruismo. Grazie Jhon
What a lovely man. How we could do with one of his kind today. Is there ONE player in today's Ugly Game remotely like him. I've sent my brilliant musician friend Carl Picton some words for a possible song, King John Charles.
John Charles the best British player to successfully crack it in Serie A
can't wait for Ramsey
@@Iliketrainsbrooooom this aged really badly
@@masonhudson-dale486 duuuudeeeee ffs
i jinxed it so badly
I saw him at Ninian Park playing for Wales against England his presence dominated the field. Then later I saw him back at Ninian Park playing for Cardiff City towards the end of his great career still magical. a truly great sportsman.
Tridhos I've read that he was arguably the best player to have ever played in the Italian League. That's quite a statement when you consider what Maradona done for Napoli. Would you rate JC up there with a Maradona, or Messi?
mam somal Yes I would put him above those. I saw an interview with one of the England internationals who said he once challenged Charles in the air and recalls his head connecting with the chest of Charles. You would see the teams run out for an international and immediately the figure of Charles would stand out. I never saw him indulge in any unsportsmanship unlike Maradona, Charles had no need of the devious little tricks on the field.
The Hungarians who deservedly earned a magnificent reputation for their demolition of England at Wembley in 53 tarnished that reputation in the 58 World cup when their only answer to Charles was to kick him off the field.
Tridhos I've witnessed some remarkable players, but I wasn't fortunate enough to see JC in action. To be a formidable player in both the forward and defensive positions is a rare trait in the modern game, in fact it's non-existent. Undoubtedly a powerful athlete
mam somal i'm italian, juventus fan, and my father always told me how strong that team was. he says he never admired footballers like charles, sivori and boniperti (two team mates, strikers too). but i don't know if he was the best foreign player: until 2000, almost all the best players in the world were in italy, so it's very difficult. plus, at that level, i think you can't actually tell who's the best, it's just personal taste. so bad i wasn't born in the 50's
Giosafat Scura True. And the game has evolved substantially since that era. I think it would be more difficult to show your talent in the modern game
Speaking of big crowds: Celtic v Leeds Hampden park, Glasgow - 137,000 I'd bet that is still a European record crowd.
Saw him play for Merthyr aged 40 and he scored 40 odd goals that season.
King 👑 John Mr Leeds United What a legend RIP big man True Leeds United legend All Leeds aren't we 🦚🇮🇨
Un campione ed unico grande uomo
What a talent ,once in a life time ,class
According to Jimmy greaves, Bobby Robson, jack Charlton , and Alex Ferguson who had a large photo of john Charles in his pub , he was the King , the greatest British footballer ever.
The best Welsh footballer of all time. Not Bale. Not Giggs. JOHN CHARLES!
I'll second that 💯👍😊
the only man who could push big jack charlton against the wall.
Best British player ever
Naaah...Only one for that title...as his name says....Best ! But hes certainly up there Him & Edwards come a close joint second
@@Cultrix could best play 2 positions excellently well though?
@@ellissims7627 No definitely not. Best was a great winger but he couldn't have played in midfield or defence. Edwards might have been as great but we'll never know. King John reigns supreme.
@@CB-xr1eg King John
@@ellissims7627 Errr, isn't that what I said??
They dont make em like John Charles anymore.
HE WAS THE GREATEST