Why theme? It's fun! Why these particular themes, German and Yugoslav? A product of my age and the exotic football influences of my youth. These days, all football, everywhere, is far too readily accessible, the mystery has somewhat gone. Back then though, everything seemed so much more appealling by its scarcity. Paul Breitner had a massive beard! Who knew! I didn't, until he turned up on Superstars. Immenseley skilled midfielders could be built like brick shithouses, who knew! I didn't, until I saw a picture of Gunter Netzer. Then, of course, Kick Off 2 (god bles you Dino Dini) had a set of genius all-time classic teams. Gunter was in that, and sublime (not like the weasel faced Wolfgang Overath). Borussia Mönchengladbach, when you're 7, sounds like the coolest thing in the world.
Greatest single personal performance I ever witnessed was from Dejan Savicevic for Milan against United, at United. It was amazing to think that the little Montenegrin genius was even considered an automatic choice at Milan at the time, he played like a magician (only with hats, rabbits, levitation and dismembered women). The Yugoslav team of 1990 was a genuinely talented side, plenty of silky skills on display, the way football should be played.
So, yeah. Influences and that. Der Zwiebeln are German, and Strathcarnage are FYR. Deal with it. Or not, see if I care.
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