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I saw Zidane play for Rael Madrid in a friendly against Beckhams L A Galaxy. He stood out amongst a group of all stars.

In a competitive top flight match I’d have to say Liam Brady, 

Best West Ham player was Trevor Brooking, although I always enjoyed watching Billy Bonds.

who stood out to you on the terraces.

As far as matches go, Ray Clemence Testimonial in 1990, I got to see Bonds, Brooking, Devonshire, Hoddle and Gascoigne all play together 

 

Maradonna
Messi
Ronaldo
Gazza
Hoddle
Brooking

Brooking
Bobby Moore.

As much as it pains me to say, Hoddle was sublime at times.

George Best obviously

Stan Bowles. Never knew what was coming next.

Bonds, simply out of my outrageous bias. Not the most naturally talented but fuck me,what a leader.

For us - Di Canio. Nobody comes close.

against us - Gullit, Ginola, Yaya Toure.

outside of us - Francesco Totti 2006 in the San Siro, he scored twice for Roma………. Although I think Totti played against us in that friendly.

Saw Maradona play live for football league v rest of world at Wembley

Saw Messi play for barca

For us its probably dicanio, Devonshire wasn't too bad, neither was that snake payer

Di Canio - For West Ham

Messi - For Barcelona and Argentina 

I’m old enough to remember a lot of players at West Ham but for me, even though it wasn’t for long and ended badly Payet was outstanding, probably one of the best in the world for a while, every time he got the ball or was over a free kick you were out of your seat. 
Any other players than from my team are irrelevant to me.

Mr. Woo, West Ham, circa 2006/7

Bobby Moore, Franz Beckenbauer, Johann Cruyff, George Best. I guess there are some benefits to being old! 

Devonshire and i've seen Brietner.

Dimitri Payet. Excited the crowd, got people out of their seats and made the final season at UP exceptional. 

In terms of the most skill playing for West Ham, for me it would have to be Payet. He had the ability to do things that others couldn't even imagine (which sadly included going on strike to get a move away).

From other teams well this is not going to be a popular choice, but I would have to mention Berbatov. His movement off the ball seemed effortless, always popping up in the right place. He had skill to match that of Di Canio and the vision of Bergkamp. 

Leave it a few minutes while I work out where I am going to hide.

Ronald Koeman - Barcelona v Sampdoria 1992 European Cup Final, Wembley.

He gave a masterclass in defence and midfield and scored the winner from a free kick in extra time.

I never realised what the hype was until that day then I felt completely foolish afterwards.

Sublime

George Best

For West Ham: Bobby Moore

The players who impressed me the most seeing them live were Roy McFarland for Derby, Willie Carr for Coventry and Pop Robson for Newcastle.

Obviously I was over the moon when Pop joined us.

twoleftfeet wrote: ↑25 Aug 2025, 06:03 Zico.

i had the pleasure of trying to mark him.

For the older gits, David Kipiani when Dynamo Tbilisi when they destroyed us at UP 1-4

Lionel Messi
Couple of times at the Nou Camp and in the Argentina friendly v Croatia at Upton Park
Xavi & Iniesta played in the Barcelona games and they were a bit special

Live for West Ham … Payet

twoleftfeet wrote: ↑25 Aug 2025, 06:03 Zico.

i had the pleasure of trying to mark him.

Players......

Devonshire, Brady, Dicks, Paolo, Barnes (for Liverpool), Le Tissier (for Southampton), Gazza (for England)

Zico.

i had the pleasure of trying to mark him.

Alan Devonshire