Poll: Who Is The World's Number One Authority On Soccer?

By The Gaffer on October 20, 2008 (3 years ago)

American football has its John Madden, but among the media soccer doesn’t have a recognized authority figure on soccer? Or do we? Vote now who you believe is the number one authority on soccer worldwide.

15 Responses

  1. Aaron S
    Aaron S
    October 20, 2008 at 11:34 am | | Reply


    Where's Alan Hansen

  2. DoublePivot
    DoublePivot
    October 20, 2008 at 1:06 pm | | Reply


    The world of football isn't just England. Most of these guys know sweet fa about the WORLD of football. Vickery, Marcotti, Doyle and Andy Brassell are the only ones that deserve to be on the list.

    When Gray was here doing the Euro's he didn't know a damn thing about any player outside of England.

  3. DoublePivot
    DoublePivot
    October 20, 2008 at 1:08 pm | | Reply


    You mean the World of EPL football.

    Half these guys couldn't tell you a flipping thing about the WORLD OF FOOTBALL.

    Andy Gray was clueless over here during the Euros.

    It's either Vickery, Doyle or Brassell

  4. Django
    Django
    October 20, 2008 at 2:37 pm | | Reply


    Well Gaff, can't say the use of John Madden helps. He may be the most recognizable, but not sure about the most knowledgeable.

  5. Ringo
    Ringo
    October 20, 2008 at 3:06 pm | | Reply


    Bobby McMahon.

  6. BishopvilleRed
    BishopvilleRed
    October 20, 2008 at 8:58 pm | | Reply


    I like McMahon a lot too.

  7. ls7
    ls7
    October 20, 2008 at 9:27 pm | | Reply


    Why wasn't I on the list ??? Sheesh….no love for the EPL Talk crew at all :)

  8. ls7
    ls7
    October 20, 2008 at 9:35 pm | | Reply


    I'm kidding BTW. For my money, I prefer the writers of good articles rather than the TV studio pundits. I think Raphael Honegstein and Jonathan Wilson write some of the best articles on a consistent basis. I'd also give a nod to James Lawton and Henry Winter (who made your list).

  9. S Cohen
    S Cohen
    October 20, 2008 at 9:40 pm | | Reply


    The 2Gs? or is that 1?

  10. Raatzie
    Raatzie
    October 20, 2008 at 9:47 pm | | Reply


    Andy Gray.

    What a CALL, son! WHAT A CALL!

  11. The Gaffer
    The Gaffer
    October 21, 2008 at 10:43 am | | Reply


    DP, Marcotti is on the list. Paul Doyle is well schooled in French football, but isn't an expert on leagues worldwide. Andy Brassell knows quite a bit about European football, but is by no means an expert on world football.

    I put Gray on the list to see if people would vote for him – and they have done :)

    Cheers,
    The Gaffer

  12. The Gaffer
    The Gaffer
    October 21, 2008 at 10:44 am | | Reply


    I agree. I should have put Bobby on the list. He's a genius.

    Cheers,
    The Gaffer

  13. David Warnes
    David Warnes
    December 22, 2008 at 12:44 pm | | Reply


    andy gray's a terrible scotch anus and knows nothing about football outside of the premier league.

  14. Arsenal Station
    Arsenal Station
    January 4, 2010 at 8:40 am | | Reply


    I can’t believe that Brian Glanville has only received one other vote besides mine. Meanwhile, Gab Marcotti has 17 votes!?!?! Am I just old, Gaff?

    1. The Gaffer
      The Gaffer
      January 4, 2010 at 9:49 am | | Reply


      You must be old like me. To me, the results show a lot of favor to TV rather than print media. Glanville should be in the top 3, I agree.

      Cheers,
      The Gaffer

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