Beckham to be "castaway"

Desert Island Discs 75th anniversary
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-38678970

Can he be left there?

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Originally Posted by bobh

Desert Island Discs 75th anniversary
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-38678970

Can he be left there?

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I hope so and that he takes that clothes horse of a wife of his with him

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Originally Posted by Llanedeyrnblue

I hope so and that he takes that clothes horse of a wife of his with him

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I like the lad I think in the world of footy he has been a good example to younger players on how to behave , never massively talented, lacked pace, but what he did he did well and dedicated himself to those tasks for club or country , took the opportunities to better himself in areas such as public appearances and speaking , and moving at the right time, should be knighted .

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Originally Posted by life on mars

I like the lad I think in the world of footy he has been a good example to younger players on how to behave , never massively talented, lacked pace, but what he did he did well and dedicated himself to those tasks for club or country , took the opportunities to better himself in areas such as public appearances and speaking , and moving at the right time, should be knighted .

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A fair assessment :thumbup:

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Originally Posted by life on mars

I like the lad I think in the world of footy he has been a good example to younger players on how to behave , never massively talented, lacked pace, but what he did he did well and dedicated himself to those tasks for club or country , took the opportunities to better himself in areas such as public appearances and speaking , and moving at the right time, should be knighted .

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Yep. Pretty close to the mark.

I don't get all the hype over Beckham. There have been many far better players than him, I guess it's more to do with his looks, wife/celeb status and "ambassador" role?

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Originally Posted by life on mars

I like the lad I think in the world of footy he has been a good example to younger players on how to behave , never massively talented, lacked pace, but what he did he did well and dedicated himself to those tasks for club or country , took the opportunities to better himself in areas such as public appearances and speaking , and moving at the right time, should be knighted .

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He's the only English player to be sent-off twice for his country and was the first ever English captain to get sent-off.

I don't really get the Beckham thing either. My wife, who is otherwise level headed and disinterested in celeb culture, seems to think the sun shines out of his undoubtedly pert derrière.
When I asked what was his appeal other than looks, she tells me that he seems to be a great example of a family man.

Really.... :rolleyes:

Nothing wrong with passion and wanting to win , sending off incidents can be precarious decisions, and his weren't toe curling events

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Originally Posted by life on mars

I like the lad I think in the world of footy he has been a good example to younger players on how to behave , never massively talented, lacked pace, but what he did he did well and dedicated himself to those tasks for club or country , took the opportunities to better himself in areas such as public appearances and speaking , and moving at the right time, should be knighted .

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I like the fella too, seems a down to earth type as much as he can be. We've all made mistakes in our lives, and he seems human enough to crack on with his.

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Originally Posted by Something Blue

I like the fella too, seems a down to earth type as much as he can be. We've all made mistakes in our lives, and he seems human enough to crack on with his.

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TBF, that's a fair outlook and summary.
I still can't get the fuss about him or Victoria , nor their kids, but hey that is celeb culture I guess.