The Beckham documentary on Netflix.

[theblether]

I've just finished watching. Episode 2 in particular is brutal. I know football is an emotional game and long may that continue, however, what happened to Beckham was a disgrace. Overall it was a very good and informative watch. Talking points included:

 

1. It appears he inherited his OCD personality traits from his dad. 

2. Alex Ferguson is a sociopath. The way he dismissed Beckham and refused to talk to him was a disgrace. 

3. The Real Madrid players were comical, and seemed to take a shine to Beckham - except for the ridiculous amount of publicity and extra work he brought them. 

4. And there's no doubt he loves Victoria. 

 

However, that second episode would leave a scar on anyone, we Scots are known for being crabbit at times, but dear me - the English know how to hold a grudge. Shocking. 

[brewsterbudgen]

An extremely well made and enjoyable documentary.  Both Becks and Posh come out of it very well. Glenn Hoddle and the tabloid press don't!

[bignok]

Why?

[bignok]

2 hours ago, theblether said:

know football is an emotional game and long may that continue, however, what happened to Beckham

Yeah poor guy got millions to kick a ball

 

[chickenslegs]

22 minutes ago, bignok said:

Yeah poor guy got millions to kick a ball

 

He got millions for kicking a ball better than most of the other players. Same applies to most sports and to many other professions.

[bignok]

Just now, chickenslegs said:

He got millions for kicking a ball better than most of the other players. Same applies to most sports and to many other professions.

Yeah so he is lucky

[chickenslegs]

1 minute ago, bignok said:

Yeah so he is lucky

Or he worked hard to improve his skills.

[bignok]

Just now, chickenslegs said:

Or he worked hard to improve his skills.

Millions work hard get nowhere

He was born with talent

Lucky

[chickenslegs]

1 minute ago, bignok said:

Millions work hard get nowhere

He was born with talent

Lucky

In that case, whatever success you have had in your life is due solely to luck, not effort.

[bignok]

5 minutes ago, chickenslegs said:

In that case, whatever success you have had in your life is due solely to luck, not effort.

True 99% pure luck

If Warren Buffet was born in Bangladesh to a poor family he would be poor.

[spidermike007]

He had alot of talent worked hard, played very well, and is beloved by many. Did he waste some of that talent? Maybe. 

 

I think the real question is how would most of us handle that kind of intense scrutiny? The constant paparazzi, the need to always be up and chipper and ready for the cameras, the mobs of fans, the women throwing themselves at you. For me fortune would be fun, but fame would be a huge burden, quite horrific and not something I would deal with well, most likely. 

[chickenslegs]

15 minutes ago, bignok said:

True 99% pure luck

If Warren Buffet was born in Bangladesh to a poor family he would be poor.

Do they play football in Bangladesh?

[XJPSX]

1 hour ago, bignok said:

Yeah poor guy got millions to kick a ball

 

The top .01% in most things get paid well. The market determines his rate and good on him.

[bignok]

20 minutes ago, chickenslegs said:

Do they play football in Bangladesh?

Was Warren good at it?

[mrbojangles]

Think I'll have a watch this week 

[smokie36]

16 hours ago, brewsterbudgen said:

An extremely well made and enjoyable documentary.  Both Becks and Posh come out of it very well. Glenn Hoddle and the tabloid press don't!

Yeah Hoddle looked more of a muppet than SAF

[smokie36]

The Roller runs to school bit was funny

[ArnieP]

On 10/21/2023 at 11:17 PM, bignok said:

Was Warren good at it?

Are you on something?

[Jockstar]

I really enjoyed it. Even although DB isn't the brightest. I do believe he has good advisers around him. Not just taking the money and running. But keeping the brand and still making money.

[observer90210]

Obviously the documentary does not give some crispies on his extraconjugal goals ?