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Wanderers Ways. Neil Thompson 1961-2021

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plenty have Okocha over Djorkaeff but for me Djorkaeff was number 1.

 

Every single thing about the man

 

not one negative whatsoever I can think of

 

to be fair, same with Jay Jay

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Always remember his goal at Blackburn just before half time. I think we where 3-1 down. What a finish!

 

aye

 

and not even a flinch of arrogance to show how good it was

 

not like Henry or Cantana did when they scored a cracker, stood there, slight nod and a look around for adulation

 

just nothing from Youri

 

like it was something he's done a million times before in his back garden in his sandals

 

fuck me, i loved him

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I'd be most grateful if anyone can find the Djorkaeff interview on Sky after we beat Spurs 1-0 (Okocha penalty) at home.

 

When asked by the reporter, bearing in mind some of the huge clubs he's played for and huge games he's played, how much the win meant to him.  He just pointed at the huge grin on his face and said "this much".

 

Still makes me feel emotional that does.  I just remember thinking, an actual, true, bona fide great of the game and he fucking loves my club.  What a guy!

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All our superstars we had where all grafters aswell not like the shower of shite Dougie has just fucked off. Oh and how good was Bruno n'gotty? Up there with jj and youri fer me

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plenty have Okocha over Djorkaeff but for me Djorkaeff was number 1.

 

Every single thing about the man

 

not one negative whatsoever I can think of

 

to be fair, same with Jay Jay

Youri was the better player, jayjay was more exciting and capable of the sublime.

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I refuse to choose between Youri or Jay Jay.

 

It's not possible, and if I did say one of them I'd immediately think of loads of reasons I should have said the other.

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Youri was our first 'galactico'. The first absolutely major name that put us on the map. You really had to sit up and think "Is that really world cup winner Youri Djorkaeff alongside Anthony Barness?". For that reason alone, he'll perhaps be held in the highest esteem for me. His name tempted the likes of Okocha and Hierro to join, and in the long term built our foundation to progress as a Premier League club.

 

The only thing that taints Youri's career for me was him having a spell at Blackburn afterwards. An absolute class act nonetheless.

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The only thing that taints Youri's career for me was him having a spell at Blackburn afterwards.

 

 

I've chosen to forget that happened.

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