David Ginola almost moved to tears in passionate talk about creativity in football | MNF Q&A

[@Maj1794]

The way he speaks about football is truly unique and special

[@undyingdimitar7005]

certainly better than listening to Henry blabber about nonsense

[@Klimmilk-i2s]

Wow. You actually said something sensible for once. You feeling alright?

[@cameronmicahnyamuda8590]

Rootin' Shootin' Tootin' Putin If this video was related to Man Utd he would’ve said something deluded.

[@MohammedHassan-wv3fm]

Rootin' Shootin' Tootin' Putin 😂😂😂😂

[@mohammadrasoulfard-habibi3066]

@@undyingdimitar7005 Hahaha europa league for you rent boys bahahaha. Chelsea is the smallest club in London

[@FainaruFarewell]

“The ball is your friend” My favourite MNF moment. Beautifully said. Watching the likes of Ginola, Zidane, Baggio, Gascoigne, et al, move so effortlessly with the ball was what made me fall in love with the beautiful game as a child.

[@boxtobox1024]

yep watched Berbatov in his prime and fell in love immediately.

[@boxtobox10o]

@Clappy1984 you support Bristol City, mate

[@Ashish-xm9ol]

@Clappy1984 respect for supporting Bristol City mate

[@enhaoteoh405]

Ozil too

[@aidantoner8313]

Forgetting Lubo Moravcik.

[@boleshuggah]

what an artist with words, very special speech

[@callumyeates406]

The end was so sweet. I could feel his passion through the screen

[@tenretnitnuocca7143]

Talks about football so poetically and effortlessly as he did in the pitch with passion. "You don't dictate things in football. It is a gift" - David Ginola "When you receive the ball the ball is your friend" - David Ginola. Ginola you Legend ❤

[@NazriB]

Lies again? Crazy Horse Paris

[@noodle845]

I think Ronaldinho was the best example of this. The things he could do were unreal.

[@z.czieyaad9999]

In terms of career it can b argued his not the greatest but I've never seen any other play as well as a peak Ronaldinho , nobody greater than that 3-4yr peak .... R9 aswell just sad both will b overlooked bcz Messi & Ron longevity

[@Eggshells4life]

Infected Mushroom Messi is magical not discrediting Ronaldinho or R9 because they were players who made the game fun but Messi is that version of them in today’s game.

[@Eggshells4life]

Jay creativity and ability? Messi is the best passer, dribbler and goal scorer put into one.

[@Eggshells4life]

Jay who’s a better dribbler than him?

[@noodle845]

@@Eggshells4life for me personally ronaldinho played beach football on the pitch, and to me, it was more entertaining. Maybe he doesn't have the numbers to back him up like LM and CR but as far as entertainment goes, he was the best.

[@NoelleFrancisco]

Beautiful, just beautiful!

[@gogosolar21]

Noelle Francisco he was a beautiful player, too.

[@kevinkilbane2007]

Yeah Jamie sure is

[@madzangels]

I think in the middle of that speech in the end, he transported himself back just for a millisecond to how it felt on that pitch and the realisation of how much he misses it kicks in and how much he loved every minute of it.....Hit me right in the feels that Ginola!

[@fredonions2523]

Ginola was a class act on and off the pitch. Lovely gentleman.

[@kinghani]

i wish i could convey as much emotion as he can in a second language

[@alexjoynes1335]

Can we just take a moment to appreciate a true genuis... The way he describes football is the reason I fell in love with the game... It's so refreshing to see a retired pro still have that passion and love for the game! Speaks volumes of the man and just how much he loved this simple game!

[@Neo-oq3rx]

He's spot on. Game is too much about tactics now instead of giving freedom to players to do wonderful things with the ball. Growing up i see players like Romario, Baggio, R9, Ronaldinho, Zidane, Rivaldo, Figo, Giggs, Henry, Bergkamp etc doing amazing things. Now it's all about tactics. Attacking players being defensive. Not as entertaining as it used to be

[@stuwkd123]

Indeed. Back then in most cases it was simple 4 4 2 lets attack and win. Now its 5 at the back and 3 in midfield, parking the bus and trying not to get beat. Obviously i still love football as well as being entertained by it, but i feel as though there's just far to money involved in the game now, thst its more business then anything else.

[@OldManOnDope]

funnily enough, (arguably) the greatest tactician atm (Pep) also coaches teams that play the most entertaining/attacking football

[@talibhassan652]

Also imagine players like Rui costa? Where can they fit in any system now? The right and left midfielders were specialist in crosses. Now they have been overtaken by wingers who are more of a scorer. This in turn is creating less and less classic target man type of players. I have watched football all my life and this is probably the worst time i am having as a spectator. Even the Italians cant defend properly now. For fucks sake somebody tell me when its gonna change?

[@Sebpz8342]

True football is more robotic today. Instinct is knocked out of them from young age

[@richardevans7035]

Great players mentioned but you let the brilliant Marco van basten out, what a footballer he was

[@davidmackeown5496]

Watched all of this on the night and what he said at the end is exactly what I think about the game. Legend- what a top humble guy. . Liverpool fan.

[@jamstonjulian6947]

"It would be terrible for me or Jamie to compare transfer fees" "You'd be 70-80 million"

[@lamz3567]

Paul Julian that annoyed me

[@christianluker649]

Hed be minimum 100+ mill. Power pace, skill. An absolute animal. Pfa player in the 99 season and a bidding war would have gone above 120mil

[@jamesnewall6432]

Should have gone to Barcelona or Real Madrid instead of Newcastle, i have read all big clubs tried to sign him then. Would have won world individual honours then.

[@pierrickhp5592]

@@jamesnewall6432 Cruyff did try to sign him when Ginola was playing for PSG, but this was before the Bosman ruling. Barcelona already had their foreign players quota with the likes of Hagi, Stoichkov... Years later, Bobby Robson arrived at Barcelona and tried to sign Ginola but Kevin Keegan refused and even told Ginola: "If I say yes, the supporters will turn on me".

[@Ayo.Ajisafe]

LMFAO

[@dadyartristanvakili407]

I’m a die hard Gunner, but I’ve always loved this man. Such a talent.

[@harrisonekwenugo7952]

Amazing Talent Ginola...One of the greats of all time...He gave fans joy on the field with his dazzling moves...He loves the game so much, he doesnt want managers stifling creative and flair players and turning them into robots to second guess their next move when they receive the ball...Merci Monsieur Ginola...

[@DTblocks]

This was THE best MNF i've ever seen. Amazing to hear him talk about football in this way. Nothing about tactics. And the way he talked about giving the fans a good Saturday cos they have tough lives i was almost in tears. Amazing guy, I used to love watching him when I was a teenager. When Ozil retires let's hope we will all be saying how much of an artist he was rather than how he didn't track back ... and no I'm not an Arsenal fan. David Silva is another. True genius

[@dylancharlery-bowen1880]

Gutted that these players were before my time

[@snipedotgenius]

Dylan Charlery-Bowen mate you missed a hell of a player this dude could walk from one side of the pitch to the other and score one up he was phenomenal at dribbling

[@kingvegeta3876]

@@snipedotgenius coming from an arsenal fan that must have been hard for you to say as ginola played at the mighty spurs for a while

[@MohamedOmar-oe7ns]

one of the best dribbler for sure

[@kemchy3838]

People always make it seem like 'football was better In their days' When in reality we have 2 of the greatest footballers (cr7/Messi) ever in our modern times. Also, Not so long ago we've had the likes of Zidane, Brazilian Ronaldo, Ronaldinho etc

[@JayB_Cnt]

You missed a beautiful era...look up faustino asprilla...not a Newcastle fan but he was good to watch

[@deano91062]

What a legend. Fantastic personality. Would be great to see him again on the show. He really knows his football.

[@TwistedSoul2002]

Still remember him playing against us in ‘94... An outstanding player and for him to say that Dixon was his toughest opponent shows his class. 👏🏼👍🏼

[@mayorityz]

wow... i was moved to tears just listening, wish i could watch the whole interview.

[@boogiewookie77]

Beautifully expressed himself here, much like he did on the pitch. What a player, what a man.

[@ubidulhasan5637]

The way ginola spoke, the way he played. Top player👏🏼👌

[@Chris-sy4yt]

What an eloquent and passionate bloke, (Ginola not Carragher!). I could listen to him for hours.

[@itsallgood8347]

That's exactly how he played. I was going to every game when he was at Spurs. We had a very average team, but Ginola made it worth going, on his own. Even after a loss, I could still say I enjoyed watching him play.

[@KingKong-jw4ch]

He was true genius of a player I was lucky to see him live at Wembley on the touchine view and his power was phenomenal had Robbie savage looking like a rug doll

[@mike_nelson]

I thought you was building up to some great feat he did but in the end, ended up describing a standard Robbie Savage.

[@ruddock7]

To be fair, Robbie Savage always looks like a rug doll!!

[@jamesnewall6432]

He was built like a good old brick shat house!

[@thekreflondon8609]

Jose Mourinho will have nightmares after watching this

[@TheJaayys]

Porto 02', Chelsea 04'.....and of course that record breaking season with Madrid 12'. Pretty sure Ginola would've appreciated that. Contrary to popular belief Mourinho is much more than a "bus parking manager"

[@thekreflondon8609]

Macncheese Mourinho 18' will have nightmares watching this.

[@llncm]

@@thekreflondon8609 it was more dig at Pep's style of coaching. He micro manages everything

[@D93-w5q]

@@TheJaayys you forgot Mourinho treble winning season with Inter

[@OldManOnDope]

@@llncm I did get a sense that he was focusing on Pep but funnily enough, at the same time, many people say that his teams he coached play(ed) the most beautiful football we have seen

[@yas2821]

Honesty, passion and class, one of my favourite footballers of the 90s

[@clayton8835]

What a legend

[@CookieCrumblez99]

I’ve never heard something truer about football

[@cammy944]

Amazing. Just wish players these days had just as much passion as he showed in the last 7 minutes.

[@peterrosscochrane]

Absolute class, what a player and what a man.

[@StevenWalker-ns5ii]

As a Spurs fan it was an absolute pleasure watching David play. But he was so good and such a joy that I loved watching Newcastle play when he was there. Some phenomenal goals and speaking of 1999 check out his tricks and cross for the goal Spurs score to win the league cup semi final against that united team.

[@Industryresolution]

They dont make players like David anymore Oozed classed

[@bernardozatarain6744]

hes good but calm down. Iniesta, Modric messi david silva...

[@Abouthalife]

@@bernardozatarain6744 Different to each one of them players, his understanding of those around him and his touch was as good as any of them you mentioned. In the height of his day he was one of the best around that time, I think what UkChilean was trying to say was that, you don't see the kind of character and style of player anymore as the game has changed in so many ways.

[@ruddock7]

@@bernardozatarain6744, Ginola was every bit as good as Modric and Silva, just played for clubs at his level!!

[@SafwanNet]

@@bernardozatarain6744 I don't see cr7 talking like this. Cr7 would suck up to the elites and dive in the penalty area.

[@Raza2701]

I loved that. He really meant what he said, and I've missed that. I miss being 8 years old and watching the pure form of football it was back in the days. Now, it's so commercial that it takes the fun out.

[@seanmurray8439]

He is right the days where every team in the PL had a superstar player are gone. Less personality, less character, less expression of individuality. Modern tactics/systems have been part of the issue. He was one of the greats to play in our league.

[@martyg8137]

This is how I've always felt about football and it's so good to hear someone say it on TV, it truly is a beautiful game ❤

[@jennytalia226]

Was privileged to watch him play for Newcastle United, a true artist, thanks.

[@micah0190]

Its very interesting listening to guy. Might actually start watching these more regularly because of him

[@hungrybearcub_films]

Now how can you not be motivated if someone is that passionate about the game!! I fail to understand some manager’s excuses about motivation and desire in their players! It is something that the Manager has to create.. with thinking, with play-style, and with the connection with players!

[@lancashirebomber9744]

brilliant player, pleasure to watch him play.

[@ciaranriley5028]

That certainly came from his heart davids passion for football is also a gift

[@MatchesMalone1183]

I'm so delighted to have been able to see David in my team Newcastle. I was twelve when he signed, and he in no small part helped make me fall in love with football. I understand he had a very serious heart scare a while back, and it's great to see him seemingly enjoying life to the maximum.

[@Danleesixoneonetwofive]

This gentleman seems very respectable and humble and sincere. I haven’t heard about him before. I’ll definitely check out his career highlights

[@numbers7n]

Good man! Great expression of that school of thought in football. Maybe despite the modern tactics dominated game, this individualism will still remain and eventually become highly valued once again.

[@ShaneJoshua1980]

I loved him as a player, both for Newcastle and Tottenham and I'm a Gooner. Beautiful player to watch.

[@yipwh]

Oh, his passion is touching !

[@Definedism]

Well said David..You were an amazing player! Your instincts on the ball were second to none !

[@hatisedar7055]

What a man

[@mohkamaltaha]

No one was better at playing equally well with both feet @ the premier league in the late 90s than David Ginola, a truly gifted footballer.

[@mohkamaltaha]

@@Tres_Nueve I said in the late 90's not the 80s.

[@ruddock7]

@@Tres_Nueve, Hoddle was great but not as good as Ginola with both feet. He is the best player with both feet ever to grace the EPL, though not the best player!!

[@tsangpogorge]

Football is entertainment at the end of the day, everyone remembers and cherishes the underachieving Brazil team of 1982 but the Greek side that were victorious at Euro 2004 are barely mentioned.

[@glenopoku6536]

Agreed so much you could say the same about the Dutch side in 1974 such entertainers

[@jeannotschumacher1024]

hmm. so nobody speaks about all the anti football titles the germans and italiens won combined?? i very mouch doubt so.

[@samfitzpatrick1866]

You have to respect the passion he has for the beautiful game.

[@mohammadrasoulfard-habibi3066]

Ginola = Class Act

[@reeceh8895]

He's so spot on and the problem in the academy system, when players now come through they are given a specific task to complete in a game. The freedom aspect has been coached out of them.

[@colintait7139]

That's a true footballer and a great guy legend is over used but not in this case.....Respect....

[@PetalsonthePavingSlabs]

Spot on, would love to see him more involved in the game, it's that kind of feeling about the creative side of football that makes it our beautiful game.

[@daplug8636]

What a man.

[@theunknownone2704]

This is truly why we love the sport of football

[@TheEarlybizzle]

Oh man....you have ro love his passion for the game...salute.

[@richardling7088]

That was amazing. Wow! David Ginola.

[@declancunliffe7017]

What a man. What a player

[@prizegamer21]

Loved watching him play for Spurs. Such a great signing for us. Certain players will always be legends just because of how entertaining they were. David Ginola was one of them.

[@urboyliiban]

0 dislikes so far. Shows what class brings.

[@MrRizwaldo]

Can we now blame u for the 2 dislikes that i see

[@YouAintGotNoTegridyBoi]

Why bother speaking too early and giving people the opportunity to discredit you?

[@jjtt2735]

Let me add to that

[@mannion7646]

@@jjtt2735 and me!

[@_bakz_3682]

8 dislikes now dumbass

[@philosophyexplained]

I love watching footballers talk about their careers. Absolute gentlemen.

[@bendyman_72]

Wow! What a man. David Ginola. Best guest I have seen on there in many years....

[@ironbru24]

What player he was, even though the tactics of his day put him on the wings. Imagine what he'd have done in today's game as a truly two-footed number 10.

[@Angenga]

Wasnt alive to watch him play in his era, but from what ive seen 9n other footy doc's and interviews he seems like a great, passionate and funny man and a phenomal talent in his prime

[@Trigga_47]

Fellaini is the epitome of creativity in football. Ginola was world class but Fellaini is another breed. He is like a mix between Pele and Messi.

[@4231jerome]

well done

[@James-st9uu]

You're right he his another breed. A breed of horse

[@prophetascending9021]

Don't get carried away.

[@mishagelenava2962]

@@James-st9uu a really slow horse LOL

[@iscotty97]

Comedy genuis

[@patrikbytyqi4ever]

Idk whether it's his French accent that makes this sound so dramatic and beautiful or what it is but he made me fall in love with the game even more. On another note SALARY CAP is what we need in the world of football, stop teams from spending so much in players and prevent teams from paying players such salaries because as we see it is ruining football, players don't play for passion anymore they play for money nobody cares about the trophies or glory they all just want money. Imply Salary Cap call it the Ginola rule since it's his idea and let's make football beautiful again.

[@mecuroy]

David Ginola ... pure music on legs. Incredible !!!

[@bigburt82]

Great guy!!

[@305Solo]

I loved watching it at the time and watching a repeat was great too. He’s my one true footballing idol in 30 years of watching the beautiful game. Just to hear him talk about football the way he does was just music to my ears.

[@paulgilles8518]

He´s the only reason I still play fifa 22, best card in the game and the most fun I´ve ever had with a player in fifa.

[@LoscoeLad]

great bloke. never heard him speak much before. le passion

[@Discretement]

Did you know that he's the tv host of the "France got a talent" here in France since 2 years ? haha and he's pretty good in that role too

[@steliosp1770]

Absolute class. Truer words rarely are spoken.

[@gbengaakinnola677]

Wow!!!!! So much passion and class in one person.

[@mattsterpiecenjmaflva9956]

Pure class. That’s what it’s like when you play by the feel of the game rather than dwell on thinking about it. Granted, as I got older I understood more but that intelligence only enhances your ability to feel on the pitch

[@Fergz2049]

He was an immense player and going off that interview a really amazing guy. Quality interview.

[@pecklehead]

What a LEGEND.. him and one other man deserves all the love... Little Franko Zola. (Even though he played for chelski ) He was the same cilbre of player and person as Ginola

[@rightuppercut1426]

Ginola in his prime was a great player and an absolute delight to watch. Always regretted the fact he didn’t play for the french national team that became Worldchampion at the time, which also says how crazy talented that team was

[@jeannotschumacher1024]

sorry...no....its about winning. as harsh as it is...not with him...aka newcastle and spurs player. there he was alowed to play at his ease. apparently even under georges graham🙄

[@lochinver1929]

I love his passion for football. I remember watching him at St. James's and it was pure joy. I hope the new owners recognise what he did for NUFC and bring him back in some sort of capacity.

[@jeromelange7401]

Could be the french ambassador of the club there...Even if I would hire him to train all NUFC Strikers...Imagine what they could learn with him when you listen at how good he is as a motivational speaker here...

[@christophercarr5188]

What a man. And he’s spot on

[@jerryoshea3116]

That was a true football man talking sensibly, realistically, passionately and with some serious thought applied and of course he was right!👍

[@lostella81]

Jheeze had a tear in my eye, probably because everything he was saying was spot on

[@petarmolnar14]

Top, top man! Got chills listening to him. Le Magnifique always was and always will be!

[@mannydosu2657]

Absolute legend *Bravo Sir*

[@brickferales]

What a proper Gent!

[@lordofacca]

This guy oozes passion for football. Magical

[@acidrock1990]

He’s bang on about players not expressing themselves these days. All about pace and power. I worry that the Cantona’s, Bergkamp’s and Le Tissier’s wouldn’t be able to compete these days which is a bad reflection on today’s game and not so much on them as players.

[@kevinbutler94]

Absolute genius of a man, amazing stuff.

[@jaydalypt2706]

I had the pleasure of meeting this man many years ago. A true gentleman off the pitch and artist on it.

[@teddy1066]

World class inside and out.

[@JamesRoome]

Ginola is a class act!

[@TheDrivenMillenial]

Simply brilliant!!

[@bilalshaheen5322]

Hard to find players Ginola nower days. Strong, tall, good shot and technique out of this world.

[@darkbydesign1031]

this man is a great man

[@geordiepaul1659]

David was a player you don't give instructions to, just put him on the pitch and let him go, his brain and his instinct is all he needs

[@RohitSharma-mi8gt]

David Ginola - class act.

[@thabangmorufane538]

Wow I got chills at the end.