Okay. The fact we're debating his world class status is all you need to really know though. One wouldn't debate Messi, Ronaldo, Zidane and there's a simple reason for that.
I have just looked up the 2005 Ballon D'or. Ronaldinho first and Fat Frank second. I'm struggling to take that seriously. Fair points about the rest although coming 3rd does not signify true world class IMHO.
I don't like him because
1) The annoying Stevie G handle. I file this with other annoying let's-try-and-be-groovy name changes like Tommy K, Maccy Ds and Benny Eggs.
2) Claims that he's world class. Ludicrous. He has played all his career for a club which has never reached real heights, played...