From the archive: On Second Thoughts — why Euro 96 was overrated
Rob Smyth
ITV will show all of England’s games again this summer, with every other match available on demand. As Rob Smyth wrote in 2007, highlights may be few and far between
Gabriel Baumgaertner: A Super Bowl guarantee made Joe Namath an American icon, but beneath the New York City bluster was arguably the most overrated player in NFL history
Sachin Nakrani: The one-time Liverpool manager Joe Fagan deserves more acclaim having won three major honours in his first season in charge of the club
Gregg Bakowski: One of the most naturally talented British footballers, John Barnes must rue playing in an era in which warrior-like qualities were valued over skill and creativity
On Second Thoughts: Ronaldo's hat-trick against Manchester United
Jacob Steinberg: There is a tendency to over-rate the Brazilian's ovation-earning, match ball-winning performance for Real Madrid at Old Trafford in 2003
As a footballing show it left a bit to be desired – but as a dramatic spectacle the World Cup of Schillaci, Milla, Gazza, Pavarotti and the rest was nothing short of immense
On Second Thoughts: Gordon Banks's 'greatest save of all time'
Paul Doyle: Countless keepers have displayed sharper reflexes, superior athleticism and more deliberate and admirable technique than Banks did against Brazil
Barney Ronay: It has a legacy of incompetence but the governing body's persistence in pursuing a coaching set-up that delivers technical excellence may be its saving grace
The spiritual predecessor to Darren Pattinson is remembered as the biggest donkey in England's 1990s herd, but that does him a serious disservice, writes Rob Smyth
