ARCHIVE - APRIL 2011
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HAIR KEY TO THE THRONE? Nick, 07/04/11
Has nobody else noticed the
correlation? Fernando Torres has been nowhere near as prolific since
he had his mop cut. Sure, his wet locks were not an admirable feature
of the great player that wore the number 9 shirt for Liverpool in the
2009/10 season, but they were slightly less greasy than their current
number 9. We think Fernando has begun to re-grow his hair because he
too realises the key it held to his form on the pitch. The question
must therefore be asked, where else has the mop been the ladder to
the top?
Throughout the years there have been some great hairstyles grace the game. Ever since Sir Bobby Charlton combed his three hairs over his bald scalp, the passion for a high class 'do' has gripped footballers nationwide. In today's game, the Toni & Guy enthusiasts amongst you will have noticed the admirable efforts of Marouane Fellani and Bacary Sagna. Neither bad players, neither good lids. The newcomer to the Tresemme scene is David Luiz. Having made an unbelievable impact in the Chelsea team since his arrival, it is likely he and his wig wearing fan club would have made a difference in the first leg of the Champions League quarter final. Maybe if Wayne Rooney sprouted more than a few ginger bristles he would be more loved, thus the swearing at his own reflection in the camera lens would be minimised.
However, for the greatest hairstyles, one has to consult the archives. Djibril Cisse and Sir David Beckham have offered us constant entertainment throughout the years. Individually there have been some sublime one off efforts. Who can forget the 'fat' Ronaldo’s World Cup fringe? Allied by the flowing locks of team-mate Ronaldinho to defeat the sub-standard ponytail of Seaman. Coincidence? I think not.
There are those who have constantly sported cracking hair do's. Ivan Campo, Taribo West and Carlos Valderama are players who have all let their hair do the talking at football's highest levels. A favourite effort, like many aspects of football, is the team effort. Who can fault the Romanian team's jesting creativity to all dunk their head in Mr Muscle before their game with Tunisia in France 98. They may not have won the tournament, but Petrescu and his golden retriever team-mates put Zidane’s monk-cut to shame.
Yes, many top quality footballers do sport the short back and sides. We also have nothing against the Thomas Gravesen or Lee Carsley approach to grooming. But had Shearer grown himself a Keegan wig, he surely would have the outright claim to 'Mr Newcastle,' instead of 'Mr BBC bore'. Hairstyles are a vital ingredient in the soufflé that is football terrace banter. Without the skill and undeniable talent of Fernando Torres, a dodgy hairstyle can be an open invitation for streams of abuse. Lower league journeyman Jason Lee would have gone completely unnoticed otherwise. As it happens he has played for 18 different clubs in the UK, the hairstyle he modelled in his early years haunting his every move, as the song from the terrace rings in his ears 'He's got a pineapple on his head!'
Who caught your eye?
Throughout the years there have been some great hairstyles grace the game. Ever since Sir Bobby Charlton combed his three hairs over his bald scalp, the passion for a high class 'do' has gripped footballers nationwide. In today's game, the Toni & Guy enthusiasts amongst you will have noticed the admirable efforts of Marouane Fellani and Bacary Sagna. Neither bad players, neither good lids. The newcomer to the Tresemme scene is David Luiz. Having made an unbelievable impact in the Chelsea team since his arrival, it is likely he and his wig wearing fan club would have made a difference in the first leg of the Champions League quarter final. Maybe if Wayne Rooney sprouted more than a few ginger bristles he would be more loved, thus the swearing at his own reflection in the camera lens would be minimised.
However, for the greatest hairstyles, one has to consult the archives. Djibril Cisse and Sir David Beckham have offered us constant entertainment throughout the years. Individually there have been some sublime one off efforts. Who can forget the 'fat' Ronaldo’s World Cup fringe? Allied by the flowing locks of team-mate Ronaldinho to defeat the sub-standard ponytail of Seaman. Coincidence? I think not.
There are those who have constantly sported cracking hair do's. Ivan Campo, Taribo West and Carlos Valderama are players who have all let their hair do the talking at football's highest levels. A favourite effort, like many aspects of football, is the team effort. Who can fault the Romanian team's jesting creativity to all dunk their head in Mr Muscle before their game with Tunisia in France 98. They may not have won the tournament, but Petrescu and his golden retriever team-mates put Zidane’s monk-cut to shame.
Yes, many top quality footballers do sport the short back and sides. We also have nothing against the Thomas Gravesen or Lee Carsley approach to grooming. But had Shearer grown himself a Keegan wig, he surely would have the outright claim to 'Mr Newcastle,' instead of 'Mr BBC bore'. Hairstyles are a vital ingredient in the soufflé that is football terrace banter. Without the skill and undeniable talent of Fernando Torres, a dodgy hairstyle can be an open invitation for streams of abuse. Lower league journeyman Jason Lee would have gone completely unnoticed otherwise. As it happens he has played for 18 different clubs in the UK, the hairstyle he modelled in his early years haunting his every move, as the song from the terrace rings in his ears 'He's got a pineapple on his head!'
Who caught your eye?