Sean 6,316 Posted December 29, 2022 4 minutes ago, DCI Frank Burnside said: RIP the Greatest Benedict surely for the No.1 spot now given it doesn't seem to be "imminent" yet for him I wouldn't like to bet either way that he makes it. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoorSlammer 562 Posted December 29, 2022 At least his suffering is now finally over. Rest in peace. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dying Probably 578 Posted December 29, 2022 Darn. R.I.P. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted December 29, 2022 Pele was one I always considered to be immortal. The other being Jerry Lee Lewis. I remember for half our P.E. lessons for football training, our teacher would wheel the TV and video player out, and we'd have to watch some of Brazil's world cup matches, paying special attention to Pele. On one hand, unless something drastic happens, I win our local Deadpool. On the other, it's painful to be reminded of someone dying from cancer so soon after my mother-in-law went through the same just over a month ago. Anyway, R. I. P. Pele Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
One shot Paddy 1,206 Posted December 29, 2022 I was just thinking with the number of guests on here at the moment that if they could still post there would be a quare load of ranter fire tonight. Ahh the good old days Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sly Ronnie 879 Posted December 29, 2022 Great footballer. Deserves respect, so none of yer "TBH I thought Trevor Benjamin was better" contrarian nonsense here please. That said, here's his best moment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz4ldxoEodY 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Szabaka 93 Posted December 29, 2022 1 hour ago, justonecornetto said: Had the honour of seeing him at Hampden in 1966 a proper legend in the greatest sport in the World RIP Sir Pele I saw him play in Rochester, NY about 47-years ago (he played for the NY Cosmos) -- I doubt he considered it a high honor to play against the Lancers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markb4 902 Posted December 29, 2022 I guess his cancer advanced and worsened. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy 1,689 Posted December 29, 2022 Ah, who can forget the fabulous shot from the halfway line… that went just past the post; the towering header… that Banks clawed away; or the magnificent dummy that flummoxed the keeper… which he then screwed wide. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cerberus 302 Posted December 29, 2022 There's a well-known photo of Muhammad Ali meeting Gary Sobers in England in 1966; we know that Pele met Ali. Given that he was here for the World Cup, I wonder if he ever met Sobers too? Surely the three greatest sportsmen of the second half of the 20th century. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,044 Posted December 29, 2022 2 minutes ago, Cerberus said: There's a well-known photo of Muhammad Ali meeting Gary Sobers in England in 1966; we know that Pele met Ali. Given that he was here for the World Cup, I wonder if he ever met Sobers too? Surely the three greatest sportsmen of the second half of the 20th century. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whitehouse 872 Posted December 29, 2022 In football terms; In comes the sub... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted December 29, 2022 3 hours ago, DoorSlammer said: At least his suffering is now finally over. Rest in peace. You're not managing a dead pool masterlist, are you? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,316 Posted December 30, 2022 Glad I held off on my DDP entry and other deadpool entries. I am sad about Pele as he was a great player and led a remarkable life however it was inevitable for a long while now and at least he isn't suffering now. R.I.P GOAT 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Perhaps 1,423 Posted December 30, 2022 It felt like Pelé's death broke the forum longer than when The Queen died. I'd like to see some traffic stats please! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,525 Posted December 30, 2022 16 minutes ago, Perhaps said: It felt like Pelé's death broke the forum longer than when The Queen died. I'd like to see some traffic stats please! 3. Queen 2. Pele 1. Every time that fat silver expert appears on "Flog It" and 1,000 people google his name. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clarence 58 Posted December 30, 2022 RIP Legend! Greatest football player in the history. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted December 30, 2022 I’m enjoying the posts from the under-45 crowd declaring a player they never saw on the pitch as the greatest to play the game. That’s cute. But hey he made a pretty goal in that Stallone movie. SC 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaDeathGuy 202 Posted December 30, 2022 I don't even watch sports at all lol. But I know who Tom Brady is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Famous6Eva 35 Posted December 30, 2022 1 hour ago, Clarence said: Greatest football player in the history. Guess you are not old enough to have seen Peter Crouch play Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youth in Asia 1,087 Posted December 30, 2022 For some balance 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miranda lass 98 Posted December 30, 2022 Just heard on good morning Britain how much of a fuss over his death there there is. Didn't make such a song and dance for George Cohen (as they should for any member of the 1966 winning squad) if Bobby Charlton doesn't have the same reaction as Pele, I'll be cheesed off fo sure 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
