R.I.P. Johan Neeskens, Dutch football legend dies aged 73.

[Deedee2]

Wonderful player. One of those who decided how the game should be played. RIP

Thank you for all the great memories.

 

[Bournemouth Blue]

He was a brilliant player, overshadowed by Cruyff, but RIP and thanks for the entertainment

 

[TonyColemansbagofapples]

Truly, truly great player from one of the finest teams ever, maybe only overshadowed in my time by the Brazil 1970 team. This team, however, showed the world total football and led to the great Johann Cruyff and Pep Guardiola style. RIP to one of my favourite players who didn't wear a City shirt.

 

[threespires]

Truly, truly great player from one of the finest teams ever, maybe only overshadowed in my time by the Brazil 1970 team. This team, however, showed the world total football and led to the great Johann Cruyff and Pep Guardiola style. RIP to one of my favourite players who didn't wear a City shirt.

I was 4 at the time of the Mexico world cup so I don't really remember it. '74 on the other hand I can still remember how mesmerised I was by it. I was so excited I painted a triptych of action pictures of the Dutch team. Only problem was I did it in Airfix enamels, one on each of the bedroom doors whilst everyone was downstairs one afternoon. It would be fair to say my mum was unimpressed.

For anyone who's not read it, there is a book called Brilliant Orange, that covers the history of Dutch football including this period. It's a great read.

 

[tregyblue61]

Loved watching Dutch football in the 70's. I would base my style of play on Neeskens and would always do the Cruyff turn. Wonderful, talented players.

R.I.P

 

[Asa's left peg]

Amongst all the shit going on today, I noticed the news that the great Dutch midfielder and Cruff minder passed away today.
It won't mean much to some but he was my non city hero. I tried to style my play on his as I was never going to play like Colin. Always tried to wear the 13 shirt.
Massively underrated.
RIP Legend.

 

[Asa's left peg]

My non city hero. I always tried to wear his number 13. I was never going to play like Colin and I loved his all action style.
What a player.
RIP

 

[City Raider]

Think my dutch subbuteo team was my favourite way back when. Neeskens was my favourite player

 

[hammocity]

Superb player, RIP, I'll take 73 in 8 years time.

 

[hammocity]

Truly, truly great player from one of the finest teams ever, maybe only overshadowed in my time by the Brazil 1970 team. This team, however, showed the world total football and led to the great Johann Cruyff and Pep Guardiola style. RIP to one of my favourite players who didn't wear a City shirt.

Great post, Cruyff was Pep's hero, that'll do for me, RIP Johan.