Excellent thread.
We all hate cheats and divers , even in our own team (you reading this Murphy?)
We bemoan the way the game has gone but at the same time forget how tough the game actually was back in the day until you watch these clips.
I'd also draw the distinction between tough and dirty - some of the clips are toe to toe punch ups, not cowardly two footed leg breaking tackles. Bloody marvellous.
Agree. Two things that sums up the modern footballer as far as being tough goes, Cantonas ‘Kung fu’ kick and Zidanes pathetic butt in the chest. Both great footballers, but both total fannies as far as having a ruck.