Hard work beats talent if talent doesn't work hard.

[Dave Higgs]

feel the saying was made for a certain Spanish winger we have just lost. I think it's way Koeman ultimately got rid and loaned him out to Milan. It's also why I think he Calvin-Lewin has been given a run in the team. Is there any other players or ex players that fall into this category?

 

[ALANSTUBBS]

Daniel 'Straq' Straquarsi

 

[Groucho]

Not many.

As a fan base, we tend to demand effort.

 

[Dario Terracotta]

On the walls of finch farm that quote,some of them must walk around with their eyes shut!!

 

[jazzy]

OP spot on.

Look at what you get when hard work supports talent - Messi.

At our level Reid and Rooney both talented with a great work thic.

However Limpar and Barkley both super talented but you get /got the feeling they CBA

 

[Dave Higgs]

Mcgeady another example. Very talented player just didn't seem to ever be fit or put a shift in. Must be very frustrating for a manager when you have these types of players.

 

[Groucho]

OP spot on.

Look at what you get when hard work supports talent - Messi.

At our level Reid and Rooney both talented with a great work thic.

However Limpar and Barkley both super talented but you get /got the feeling they CBA

Harsh that lol

Agree about Barkley though.

 

[ToffeeDan]

Kevin.. when does he put a shift in?

 

[roy vernon]

Mick Lyons was the epitome of this, not the most gifted of players, but, his hard work, bravery and will to win made him a very good centre back for several years.

 

[Dave Higgs]

Barkley is a interesting shout and at times in games he looks like he is going through the motions.

 

[Blue Parkender]

This is why Klassen will be a big hit works very hard and has skill and is a leader.

 

[marsh]

Royston Drenthe?

 

[blue61]

Alan Harper, jack of all trades master of none. But boy, what an attitude, perhaps one of the most underestimated/appreciated players we ever had.

 

[Rudolf Hucker]

Anders Limpar

 

[SpongeBob brown shoes]

Daniel 'Straq' Straquarsi

Perfect example of that saying, what a man, wonder what he's up to these days, can't believe there isn't a film been made about him