View Full Version : The worst tackle ever?
If you didn't see it already, here's Ben Thatcher's tackle on Portsmouth's Pedro Mendes from last night's match: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZH5MyVrCXbE
Roy Keane on Alf Inge Haaland was pretty bad, and Toni Schumaccer's assault on that French forward in the '82 World Cup was pretty brutal, but I still think this is probably the worst I've seen :no:
Drunkenmaster
08-24-2006, 02:43 PM
Trust me, this is the worst tackle you've ever seen: http://youtube.com/watch?v=yiz_8zeDet4
El Loto
08-24-2006, 02:54 PM
I love how the reverse angle seems to be a new fangled invention in them times.
Yeah, it's pretty bad, but it's not like it was deliberate. That's what makes the Thatcher one so bad - the fact that he was trying to take the guy's head off...
Static Split Screen
08-27-2006, 05:00 PM
Andoni Goikoetxea on Maradona.
The Thatcher one was bad, but I don't really classify it as a football tackle. There've been worse bona fide tackles (legs into legs).
The Theismann one was ouch.
Narcissistic Nihilist
08-29-2006, 05:41 PM
The Thatcher one was bad, but I don't really classify it as a football tackle. There've been worse bona fide tackles (legs into legs).
The Theismann one was ouch.
Far too much hoo-haa over this. Thatcher just lifted his elbow to knock him off the ball. It was highly unlikely and unfortunate that he made such a terrible connection and there wouldnt be so much ridiculous bullshit if Mendes didnt end up so bad. They will be a hundred worse tackles this season as there are every other. What is FAR worse is that Irish prick Keane trying to end Haalands career, as the retard admitted himself. But thyen, oh yeah, he played for the scum, so thats ok then :whatever:
Narcissistic Nihilist
08-29-2006, 05:41 PM
The Thatcher one was bad, but I don't really classify it as a football tackle. There've been worse bona fide tackles (legs into legs).
The Theismann one was ouch.
Far too much hoo-haa over this. Thatcher just lifted his elbow to knock him off the ball. It was highly unlikely and unfortunate that he made such a terrible connection and there wouldnt be so much ridiculous bullshit if Mendes didnt end up so bad. There will be a hundred worse tackles this season as there are every other. What is FAR worse is that Irish prick Keane trying to end Haalands career, as the retard admitted himself. But then, oh yeah, he played for the scum, so thats ok then :rolleyes:
Well I think you're downplaying this one a bit. 'Just lifted his elbow to knock him off the ball'? No, he deliberately charged into Mendes with his elbow aimed at his head. There was absolute intent to injure on Thatcher's part. If you're expecting me to defend Keane's attack on Haaland, or Gerrard's on Naysmith, well it ain't gonna happen, but Thatcher's challenge was potentially life-threatening rather than career-ending. That's why there's so much hoo-haa about it.
Nick Riviera
08-30-2006, 01:45 PM
even though I'm agreeing with the Danny here, it wasn't that bad. footballers these days aren't real men blah blah etc
worst tackle evar, double entendres abound:
http://www.socceraddicts.com/Funny%20Pictures/8.jpg
Narcissistic Nihilist
08-31-2006, 07:18 PM
Well I think you're downplaying this one a bit. 'Just lifted his elbow to knock him off the ball'? No, he deliberately charged into Mendes with his elbow aimed at his head. There was absolute intent to injure on Thatcher's part. If you're expecting me to defend Keane's attack on Haaland, or Gerrard's on Naysmith, well it ain't gonna happen, but Thatcher's challenge was potentially life-threatening rather than career-ending. That's why there's so much hoo-haa about it.
Oh my god, you really are ridilculous. He barely "aimed at his head" when he didnt have the chance to, considering the high speed impact and how far away they were when the challenge was made. If he was deliberately aiming for his head, then he must be some form of god to get that lucky with the connection, and as for life-threatening, that is the most amusing thing. It was incredibly, freakishly unfortunate that he got knocked unconscious anyway. If that was life-threatening, then so is every tackle ever made.
ramblingrose
08-31-2006, 08:14 PM
you know, I really think that footballers are pussies when it comes to tackles.
El Loto
08-31-2006, 09:27 PM
Cyclists are more manly. ;)
ramblingrose
08-31-2006, 09:28 PM
god, Euan, go to bed, really, unless you can tell me how to change my username/screenname. I know what I want to change it TO, I just can't work out how to do it.
Oh my god, you really are ridilculous. He barely "aimed at his head" when he didnt have the chance to, considering the high speed impact and how far away they were when the challenge was made. If he was deliberately aiming for his head, then he must be some form of god to get that lucky with the connection I don't understand how you can't see that it was a totally deliberate fore-arm smash to the head. Watch it again. You're making out like it was an innocent accident, and that's simply not the case. Seemingly everybody except you can see that. He knew Mendes was playing the ball, made no attempt to get close to it but instead went into Mendes leading with his arm, trying to hit him as hard as he could.
Static Split Screen
09-01-2006, 08:21 AM
I maintain that Andoni Goikoetxea's was one of the worst and potentially most significant tackles ever. Imagine if Maradona had never been able to play again!
I maintain that Andoni Goikoetxea's was one of the worst and potentially most significant tackles ever. Imagine if Maradona had never been able to play again!I don't think I've actually seen that one - when's it from? Can you find it on youtube?
Static Split Screen
09-01-2006, 12:15 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpcBkpOf4z8
Fuckin butcher of bilbao
Narcissistic Nihilist
09-01-2006, 02:33 PM
I don't understand how you can't see that it was a totally deliberate fore-arm smash to the head. Watch it again. You're making out like it was an innocent accident, and that's simply not the case. Seemingly everybody except you can see that. He knew Mendes was playing the ball, made no attempt to get close to it but instead went into Mendes leading with his arm, trying to hit him as hard as he could.
Who said it was an accident? Sure, it was a bad challenge, but sadly, you see far worse every season. The only reason everyone is wetting themselves over this is that it ended up with Mendes unconscious. Freakishly unfortunate for both him and Thatcher. If that is so bad, then anyone who elbows anyone else accidently is making a "life-threatening" tackle. You may as well ban it altogether. :rolleyes:
I see you are going for that childish approach of claiming your solitary opinion is that of "everybody expect" me. :zzz:
Its not worth giving such poor attempts at reasoning any further response.
Hats off to City, who have handled this impeccably. Catering for your vocal minority without getting silly. Finally its end of story and everyone can move on and we will forget about this by Christmas.
stevenrwolfe
09-02-2006, 03:09 AM
I don't understand how you can't see that it was a totally deliberate fore-arm smash to the head. Watch it again. You're making out like it was an innocent accident, and that's simply not the case. Seemingly everybody except you can see that. He knew Mendes was playing the ball, made no attempt to get close to it but instead went into Mendes leading with his arm, trying to hit him as hard as he could.
Here here!
Thatcher made no attempt to get the ball. He goes in standing up and levels Mendes with a forearm straight to the head. You never bring your arms up unless you absolutely mean it, and you never ever ever aim anywhere near the head unless you want to seriously hurt someone.
I don't understand how someone can say this wasn't intentional. Bullshit. Thatcher had no chance at the ball from the very beginning. Fucking cunt, I hope he gets kicked full force straight in the balls
Narcissistic Nihilist
09-02-2006, 10:12 AM
I don't understand how someone can say this wasn't intentional.
Who said that?
The Chuck
09-02-2006, 12:02 PM
I don't follow football much, but this seems to be a pretty bad one.
stevenrwolfe
09-02-2006, 01:04 PM
Who said that?
I wasn't referring to you specifically. Some talking heads on Through The Night tried to defend Thatcher.
stevenrwolfe
09-02-2006, 01:05 PM
I don't follow football much, but this seems to be a pretty bad one.
I used to do that to opposing strikers. What can I say? I used to play a lot of water polo, and I got the two mixed up. :mrt:
Narcissistic Nihilist
09-02-2006, 01:29 PM
I wasn't referring to you specifically. Some talking heads on Through The Night tried to defend Thatcher.
Oh ok. Nah, I wouldnt defend him, I just criticise the over-reaction and the attempts to make it into something worse than it actually was.
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