1.) 08 Apr 2019
08 Apr 2019 14:03:04
Great read Ed! I was only 3 years old in 98 so my memories of beckham are only positive one. I remember a superstar that was adored and worshipped. To think he was enemy number one is something I really struggle to grasp. Thanks for outlining it for me. Hope all is well with you.

{Ed001's Note - I did wonder if those too young to remember would find it possible to picture. It is one of the biggest turnarounds in public opinion I can remember. In fact no, it is the biggest.}

2.) 08 Apr 2019
08 Apr 2019 16:05:31
The abuse was horrible. I remember a picture of Becks going to take a corner at Upton Park and you just saw hate in the faces of the West Ham fans. He was a top top player with a world class delivery. Madrid got a bargain at 25 mill even back then.

3.) 08 Apr 2019
08 Apr 2019 20:03:14
It's mad that all the hate seemed to be aimed at becks, none of it seemed to be apportioned to someone. Another massive turnaround in public opinion was Ronaldo, I thought he would never be able to play in England again after the wink, but he rode it out, I guess that's in the make up of a great player, adversity doesn't get to you, you just get beeter through it.

{Ed001's Note - I remember that day, I happened to be wearing a Portugal shirt as I lost a bet. Lots of people gave me evil looks but only one person actually said anything to me about it and I ended up with her number because of it. So I quite liked Ronaldo for that wink!}

4.) 08 Apr 2019
08 Apr 2019 21:02:45
Still remember that rag the sun printing a dartboard with becks face on it.

5.) 08 Apr 2019
08 Apr 2019 21:25:40
Ah out comes the ed's pulling stories.

I do blame the press. Print any old rubbish then stand back and deny they're the problem.

6.) 08 Apr 2019
08 Apr 2019 23:05:54
West Spam have always been plonkers though. One of those clubs where the fans really do them no favours.