i'll be posting a number of articles today coz there are plenty issues i want to write about including this one. i read an article from daily mirror and practically surprised that they have the intenion to post this news to their website. read...and digest....

Becks appeal stunned me
RUUD GULLIT EXCLUSIVE 'I THOUGHT I'D SEEN EVERYTHING, BUT HE IS A PHENOMENON'
By Rory Smith 09/12/2007

Ruud Gullit thought he'd seen everything in football - then he discovered the David Beckham phenomenon.
The recently appointed LA Galaxy coach is just back from a tour of Australia and New Zealand which saw Beckham mobbed wherever he went.
And Gullit, once acclaimed as Europe's best footballer, said: "I thought I'd seen the lot but working with David stuns me. In my first few weeks as his manager I've been shocked on a daily basis.
"During the tour we played in front of 80,000 crowds. At the airports, in hotels and town centres, everywhere we went the place would be packed all because of David Beckham. People in England don't realise how big this man is all over the world. Which footballer in the world gets 100,000 people on his own into a stadium?"

That popularity highlights why the FA are ready to market the February 6 friendly with Switzerland at Wembley as not only Beckham's 100th international appearance but the chance for the public to salute their hero.

Gullit, who had spells as boss of Chelsea and Newcastle, went on: "In my playing days as a Milan star I became used to a few things. I was overwhelmed in a friendly way, every day by fans, waiters in restaurants, people at airports.
"But there's no comparison with what I see in my daily work with David. He really does need bodyguards around him every hour of the day.

"When I was a player, I used to do interviews all the time. I used to open my big mouth and nobody would tell me to shut up. With David everything is organised and people make sure he comes across nice and easy.

"But that's not difficult, because the lad is nice. I used to have enemies, because I always speak from my heart. I just blurt out what I think.
"David is more considerate. He does not want to hurt or upset people. I find that very impressive."
Gullit also insists Beckham still has a lot to offer on the pitch. He said: "David was written off at Real Madrid and he was pushed aside by Steve McClaren with England. He never moaned. He fought his way back.

"At Galaxy he leads by example. He is the front man in every way and it's a joy to work with him. That's why I can't understand the people who still bury him under loads of criticism.

"There is too much jealousy. Even the media do it. They all turn up here for a nice little interview. They are creepy, they talk smooth, but when the papers are printed, they're full of stinging articles about David. It really annoys me. He does not deserve all that garbage."

there are plenty people who are brave enough to fight against current in the riverbank, including mr gullit himself. but these people have been ignored for too long. does anyone in the world realize that becks is doing what he does best? just accept the fact that hes handsome and girls are crazy bout him and plenty of businessmen think hes cool to be part of their products. ooh i forgot to mention, hes full of cash too. but one thing he cant push aside; his passion for football. thats why hes still running donning that white shirt of england. c'mon people...dont blame becks for being popular coz of his looks and ability to bend those crosses. its time to sit back and watch his show coz its the best in town at the time being.