The great Real Madrid winger Francisco Gento has passed away at the age of 88
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The great Real Madrid winger Francisco Gento has passed away at the age of 88
I’ve seen a video of Real Madrid’s 7-3 win over Eintracht Frankfurt in the 1960 European Cup Final at Hampden Park and Gento took my eye because he seemed so much quicker than everyone else on the pitch.Quote:
Originally Posted by Elwood Blues
RIP
He was still with Real when we played them in 1970 but I can't remember if he was involved in any of the games.Quote:
Originally Posted by the other bob wilson
Always reminded me of a Ronny Bird - type player. Very quick but little else.
No, I don't think he was.Quote:
Originally Posted by Moodybluebird
... except SIX European Cups, amongst a load of other silverware.Quote:
Originally Posted by Seabird
Correct, didn't play in either game, nor on the bench. It was his last season as a player and he only played a handful of games.Quote:
Originally Posted by the other bob wilson