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BRYAN ROBSON: Mad, funny yet an unbelievable talent... Gazza was one of the most fantastic players to play alongside and who was always happiest on the pitch

Gazza had a real desire to be the best at everything. There's no doubt he was one of the most fantastic players I played alongside.

At his peak he was unbelievable. I knew he was a talent the moment I played against him. He had bravery to take the ball at any time, constant movement and tricks to get himself out of trouble.

He also had this ability to push you in the chest with either arm without fouling you to lever himself away then run past you. He was really hard to shift off the ball.