Footballers' Haircuts: Germany 2006

BoyBrumby · 25-06-2006, 03:39 AM

Now whilst it's been a pretty decent tournament so far, bollock-footed Englishmen not withstanding, one thing that, for me, has been a big let down is the lack of quality rubbish haircuts. Back in the day World Cups used to be a heaven for connoisseurs of tonsorial tragedies. I still get dewy-eyed now thinking of the bemulleted god that was Tomas Skuhravy & his epic mullet:

Truly a legend, he bestrode Italia 90 like a deity amongst mortals.

Personally I think we can blame the pernicious influence of globalisation for this sad turn of events. In past tournaments you knew that Eastern European teams based their appearance on Bon Jovi circa Slippery When Wet, nowadays it only takes a click of a mouse for anyone to see what haircuts they're sporting in Paris & Milan this year.

A few brave souls buck the short-back-and-sides trend, who I now applaud individually.

Iran's Ali Karimi, who clearly uses the same barber as Nick Cave:

Mexico’s superb Marquez, proudly sporting a shaved-at-the-sides pony tail. Presumably his Ned's Atomic Dustbin tee-shirt underneath the green of his home nation:

BoyBrumby · 25-06-2006, 03:40 AM

&, finally, one nation clearly setting their stall out to bag the honours. I give you messers Coloccini, Sorin, Cambiasso & Crespo:

If anyone else wishes to congratulate a hirsute hero, please post their picture here.

Jono · 25-06-2006, 03:56 AM

You can always just look at Argentina and you'll get your fix.

Craig · 25-06-2006, 04:08 AM

That bloke hwo plays for Serbia and Montenegro who has three white lines in his here.

BoyBrumby · 25-06-2006, 04:13 AM

How could I forget Senor Beaverinho himself:

Extra marks for hand gesture too.

TT Boy · 25-06-2006, 04:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Craig

That bloke hwo plays for Serbia and Montenegro who has three white lines in his here.

Danijel Ljuboja

superkingdave · 25-06-2006, 04:19 AM

Loco

BoyBrumby · 25-06-2006, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by superkingdave

Loco

That's a stunning call. Wow. Think we have a new leader.

age_master · 25-06-2006, 05:55 AM

Ronaldo's from 2002 wasn't a bad effort either

age_master · 25-06-2006, 05:58 AM

Taribo West

age_master · 25-06-2006, 05:58 AM

Carlos Valderrama

Jamee999 · 25-06-2006, 06:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoyBrumby

Iran's Ali Karimi, who clearly uses the same barber as Nick Cave:

Isn't that Ronnie O'Sullivan?

luckyeddie · 25-06-2006, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by age_master

Taribo West

Hero for a while

FaaipDeOiad · 25-06-2006, 07:56 AM

Tremendous work from Iran's star up there.

The true winner of the worst team haircut award is Ukraine, however. I don't know the reason, but I do know they haven't been touched by this "global fashion" you speak of.

Some examples, then?

Andriy Gusin

Anatoliy Tymoschuk

Artem Milevskiy

Oleksandr Shovkovskyi

Andriy Rusol

I could go on, but well... is it necessary?

Tom Halsey · 25-06-2006, 09:03 AM

I thought Kalac's was quite good personally. I might be alone.

25-06-2006, 03:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
BoyBrumby Englishman Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Doing the stance Posts: 42,622	Footballers' Haircuts: Germany 2006 Now whilst it's been a pretty decent tournament so far, bollock-footed Englishmen not withstanding, one thing that, for me, has been a big let down is the lack of quality rubbish haircuts. Back in the day World Cups used to be a heaven for connoisseurs of tonsorial tragedies. I still get dewy-eyed now thinking of the bemulleted god that was Tomas Skuhravy & his epic mullet: Truly a legend, he bestrode Italia 90 like a deity amongst mortals. Personally I think we can blame the pernicious influence of globalisation for this sad turn of events. In past tournaments you knew that Eastern European teams based their appearance on Bon Jovi circa Slippery When Wet, nowadays it only takes a click of a mouse for anyone to see what haircuts they're sporting in Paris & Milan this year. A few brave souls buck the short-back-and-sides trend, who I now applaud individually. Iran's Ali Karimi, who clearly uses the same barber as Nick Cave: Mexico’s superb Marquez, proudly sporting a shaved-at-the-sides pony tail. Presumably his Ned's Atomic Dustbin tee-shirt underneath the green of his home nation: __________________ *- As featured in The Independent.* "This is not the time for namby-pamby promising youngsters who might just do something; not the time for building for the future. Pragmatism rules and they don't come more pragmatic than Rogers." - Victor Marks makes the case for stiff-legged and stiff-armed 35 year old left-handers in Ashes squads

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FaaipDeOiad Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 18,682	Tremendous work from Iran's star up there. The true winner of the worst team haircut award is Ukraine, however. I don't know the reason, but I do know they haven't been touched by this "global fashion" you speak of. Some examples, then? Andriy Gusin Anatoliy Tymoschuk Artem Milevskiy Oleksandr Shovkovskyi Andriy Rusol I could go on, but well... is it necessary? __________________ I know a place where a royal flush Can never beat a pair

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25-06-2006, 03:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
BoyBrumby Englishman Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Doing the stance Posts: 42,622	&, finally, one nation clearly setting their stall out to bag the honours. I give you messers Coloccini, Sorin, Cambiasso & Crespo: If anyone else wishes to congratulate a hirsute hero, please post their picture here.

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Jono Request Your Custom Title Now! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Virat Kohli Posts: 47,482	You can always just look at Argentina and you'll get your fix.

25-06-2006, 04:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
BoyBrumby Englishman Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Doing the stance Posts: 42,622	How could I forget Senor Beaverinho himself: Extra marks for hand gesture too.

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age_master Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia Posts: 15,777	Taribo West

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