So, in homage to the Italian, we’ve put together our list of
the worst haircuts in footballing history. A well trodden path of course, but
one which will give you much mirth and merriment we hope...
10) Javier Pinola
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| Pic Courtesy of Kicker.de |
Javier is firmly from the school of ‘not letting go’, where
previous alumni include Sir Bobby Charlton, Wayne Rooney and Attilio Lombardo
(more on that later). These students are taking a degree in ‘going bald but
will do absolutely anything to make it appear as if they have loads of hair’
studies.
As you can see, Pinola is an A* student.
9) Andy Carroll
No further explanation required m‘lud.
8) Rodrigo Palacio
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| Pic Courtesy of the Daily Mail |
Whether or not Rodrigo Palacio has a natural affinity with
vermin, this ‘rats tail’ really is a spectacular no-no.
It does, however, earn
our Bravery award. Would YOU don this look in your local Wetherspoons on a
Friday night?
7) Taribo West
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| Pic Courtesy of Nigeria Watch |
Sometimes in life, there are no words to explain a
particular something. Exhibit A – Taribo West’s ‘Green Shoelace’ haircut.
Whilst the Nigerian earns a few bonus points for patriotism, he instantly loses them again for resembling a member of mid-90s girl band
Cleopatra.
6) Rudi Voller
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| Pic courtesy of Football Rascal |
Affectionately known as ‘the Poodle’ during his playing
days, Voller teamed his mullet with a bushy moustache to complete that look
that the Germans do so well.
Apparently, Voller’s spat with Frank Rijkaard in the 1990
World Cup was sparked by the Dutchman’s accusation that Rudi’s hair was “sun damaged”.
5) Gervinho
What in Christ’s name is that, you’re probably thinking. It
is the sheer width, height and depth of his forehead that sets Gervinho apart.
His hair acts like a beaded curtain – parted to enable us to see into his
cosmic vortex.
4) Chris Waddle
Ah yes, the 1980s. Not a decade known for its sartorial
elegance and hirsute artistry....
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| Pic Courtesy of Football Fancast |
And then Chris Waddle happened. Not content with being one
half of the UK’s finest pop music act (see here),
Waddles also turned out for Newcastle, Spurs, Sheffield Wednesday and
Marseille.
Most famously, he ballooned a penalty over the bar in
England’s World Cup ’90 Semi Final defeat against Germany, something that he
possibly might have blamed on having hair like a Texan trucker.
3) Bobby Charlton
Sir Bobby Charlton is a World Cup winner and Manchester
United legend. What is less than legendary, however, is the ‘haircut’ he
sported during those heady days.
Bob is the innovator behind the now world famous ‘comb
over’, as I’m sure you’re all aware. What is often forgotten mind is that he
sported it whilst only in his early 30’s. So if you are approaching this
landmark age, think fast...
2) Carlos Valderrama
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| Pic Courtesy of Ball 72 |
This is vintage stuff. Valderrama’s ‘Golden Perm’ has become
something of a legend, and finally gave Colombia an export to be proud of,
apart from some chap named ‘Charlie’.
With his olive tan and nose-mouse moustache, Carlos had hit
on a winning combination – stealing both housewives’ hearts and the respect of
geezers across the globe.
1) Roberto Baggio
Whilst his football was world class, Baggio’s haircut was
anything but. The Italian was an early adopter of the ‘business at the front,
party at the back’ mantra, which would also reflect neatly on his off-the-field
activities.
Caution: ponytails only belong on girls and horses.
