How I Battled Career-Ending Injuries | Behind The Headlines | Ledley King

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    We're all guilty of buying into the media's portrayal of a player every now and then. The inconvenient truth is, it's easier than accepting them as complex, fallible human beings - like the rest of us. With that in mind, we wanted to create a platform where top-level pros could tell an unfiltered, raw and honest account of events. So here it is, Behind the Headlines. We hope you enjoy.
    Former Spurs captain opens up about his career-long battle with injuries, growing up playing alongside John Terry and racism in the media
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  • @FootballDaily
    @FootballDaily  5 лет назад +55

    Behind The Headlines is back for episode 2 with former Spurs captain and England international Ledley King! Hope you guys enjoy

    • @joemudd2778
      @joemudd2778 5 лет назад +1

      Football Daily absolutely loved the first one hopefully love this one

    • @lps2013
      @lps2013 5 лет назад +2

      I tore an ACL a couple of years ago, had an operation and then played football twice a year later and got another knee injury and then I quit football since I thought it isn't really worth it when you're just an amateur so I have a lot of respect for players that keep coming back from injuries.

    • @charliegrace6431
      @charliegrace6431 5 лет назад +2

      Football Daily is it the minecraft music behind?

    • @Abc-yt3el
      @Abc-yt3el 5 лет назад

      Really enjoy this series, keep it going!

    • @mufcoasis1610
      @mufcoasis1610 4 года назад

      You need to do more of this series, they're brilliant interviews, love them

  • @torroj
    @torroj 5 лет назад +130

    Ledley is a true legend! Without his knee problems he could have been one of the greatest defenders of all time!

    • @mrkhan5777
      @mrkhan5777 5 лет назад +2

      Biggest joke in history

    • @ethanlewis6324
      @ethanlewis6324 4 года назад +26

      @@mrkhan5777 not a joke at all, was a beast in his prime

    • @fdcx1852
      @fdcx1852 4 года назад +8

      He still was, no matter what you say only being able to work lightly on an exercise bike in the week to pulling off world class tackles in the prem on a Saturday is something else

    • @lilbaby3678
      @lilbaby3678 3 года назад +10

      He was better than John terry

    • @ronandunphy7371
      @ronandunphy7371 3 года назад +2

      He was class,both feet,could pass,could tackle and had pace

  • @TheT0ttenham
    @TheT0ttenham 5 лет назад +128

    As a Tottenham fan I absolutely love this. Really shows how good of a player he was to not train and often be the best player on the pitch.

    • @steakkidneypie767
      @steakkidneypie767 5 лет назад

      @@ryanthompson4440 Such an unnecessary comment

    • @steakkidneypie767
      @steakkidneypie767 5 лет назад

      @@ryanthompson4440 yes

    • @ryanthompson4440
      @ryanthompson4440 5 лет назад

      @@steakkidneypie767 I had you for dinner yday so I accepted 🙏

    • @steakkidneypie767
      @steakkidneypie767 5 лет назад

      @@ryanthompson4440 You didn't have to do that. I'm a Chelsea fan, I was just wondering why you had to bring the savagery.

    • @ryanthompson4440
      @ryanthompson4440 5 лет назад

      @@steakkidneypie767 he once crashed his car into me and almost shit himself when I caught up with hum, but due to my situation at the moment I couldn't do what I should of done to him, and also him and rio make the all time premier league overrated cb's of all time

  • @jamesfisher5233
    @jamesfisher5233 5 лет назад +54

    Him and Jonathan Woodgate were two of the best naturally gifted defenders I've seen in my 20 years on this planet. I remember watching the 2008 league cup final between Chelsea and Tottenham and thinking just how good they were together

    • @vi0lentg33krage4
      @vi0lentg33krage4 5 лет назад +1

      james fisher Shame Michael Dawson could never hack it

    • @BrigidC123
      @BrigidC123 5 лет назад +7

      james fisher - Woodgate had Drogba in his pocket that game and scored. Ledley and Woodgate were World Class - It's a shame they both got injured. I doubt it very much that Ledley would've stayed at Spurs if it weren't for the injuries. I'm glad he's Spurs ambassador of football, I see him live today on RUclips when we got drawn against Man City.

    • @macarthurlungan7332
      @macarthurlungan7332 3 года назад +1

      I remember that match. The only time I felt the defence was in total safe hands. Incredible feeling.

    • @kabes9288
      @kabes9288 Год назад

      Woodgate was best defender I've ever seen at Leeds, was better for us than Rio was, woodgate and king without injuries would have got spurs closer to trophies than they've ever been

  • @AndyGT1907
    @AndyGT1907 5 лет назад +30

    Ledley King is hands down one of the best, if not, the very best English defender in the last 20 years! His ability was next level and I’m so sad that he never got to reach his full potential due to injuries.
    He had the ability to be one of the greatest defenders in the world, and if it wasn’t for injuries I could of seen him going to Barcelona/Madrid if he decided to move
    He’s also one of the most level headed geezers ever, always open and honest. Never bullshits about anything and an all round good guy
    I would of loved to see him play to his full potential, see him become a world renowned defender. But his knees just couldn’t take it anymore
    He’s always brought up in conversations between my friends, despite him having to retire early, still the best defender we’ve produced in a very long time in my opinion

  • @tanner4677
    @tanner4677 5 лет назад +31

    This series can be the best thing you guys have ever created

  • @lottisful
    @lottisful 5 лет назад +74

    Ledley king. My favorite centre back of all time. Sadly injuries destroyed him

  • @ardkorejunglist
    @ardkorejunglist 5 лет назад +19

    What this man went through to captain my club, bloody love him what a legend!

    • @synisteresq
      @synisteresq 5 лет назад

      Elliott Lampost legendary Sir Ledley

  • @RaymarFootball
    @RaymarFootball 5 лет назад +64

    Injuries have robbed us of great football

  • @ianclinton7629
    @ianclinton7629 5 лет назад +32

    Ledley King looks like he can still head them clear all day long with Shevchenko in his pocket

  • @lucasdwornik7933
    @lucasdwornik7933 5 лет назад +33

    I've been critical of Sterling for a while, and I think there are issues people have which are valid; but King has made me realize an unconscious bias in me. I think he's right about people like me. Sterling, according to his team's and Pep is a hard worker. I've heard these things, seen him improve, but still didn't give him credit.

  • @sonydroid2253
    @sonydroid2253 5 лет назад +5

    Mr King, what a wonderful personality in the game. He is a character who gets your admiration and respect. Played his football so well and in such good spirit.

  • @dafish1982
    @dafish1982 5 лет назад +5

    Even as an Arsenal fan I respect Ledley King. He was a monster in the back and always made Spurs harder to break down when he's on the field. 👍

  • @louiem2
    @louiem2 5 лет назад +12

    Not a Spurs fan, but always liked and had an appreciation for Ledley King and his game.
    He was part of a generation of great centre backs and such a shame his knee failed him for both club and country.
    Sadly, England's version of Paul McGrath.

  • @RafaelRadityo
    @RafaelRadityo 5 лет назад +3

    I'm a huge fan of Ledley King and he is the reason that I love Tottenham as well. been watching him since 2005. He could be one of the best and for me he is still the best. shout-out from Indonesia

  • @alfredogualda1094
    @alfredogualda1094 5 лет назад +2

    I taught Led, was a great kid at school, and you knew that he had the right attitude to had a successful career. Shame the injuries curtailed a wonderful career, a quality footballer, and a quality human being. A pleasure to teach.

  • @Rdon_Ranger
    @Rdon_Ranger 3 года назад +2

    I’m a Arsenal fan, even I rate Ledley king, proper legend 👏🏾. A shame he never reached his full heights!

  • @markthomas7973
    @markthomas7973 5 лет назад +27

    A fully fit king could have played for any top team in Europe

    • @tomwaters8191
      @tomwaters8191 3 года назад +1

      @Mark Thomas could have played for Chelsea who where world class at the time but he is a Tottenham man

  • @lukemajor7136
    @lukemajor7136 3 года назад +1

    Met ledley almost a year ago he came to maidstone to talk to some fans and tell us his great stories was an absolute privilege to meet a great defender like King a player with 1 knee can't train properly but gave everything wen he play in a match respect

  • @carstenkoning5276
    @carstenkoning5276 5 лет назад +6

    Its amazing seeing how much the quality of your guys’ videos has grown over the last two years that I’ve been following you. Great work and please keep doing what you’re doing.

  • @Nlahblah23
    @Nlahblah23 5 лет назад +2

    Grew up a United fan but he was always one of my favourite players. Absolute baller even with all the injuries 💯

  • @fayyazilahi291
    @fayyazilahi291 5 лет назад +7

    Absolutely love these. Much love from Australia, keep up the good work

  • @yourmum955
    @yourmum955 5 лет назад +65

    Oh Ledley Ledley, he’s only got one knee, he’s better than John terry, oh Ledley Ledley

    • @ryanthompson4440
      @ryanthompson4440 5 лет назад +2

      Fruity Tottenham songs, and JT was 1000x the player ledley queen was

    • @yourmum955
      @yourmum955 5 лет назад +10

      Ryan Thompson if Ledley KING didn’t have his knee problem he would’ve been much better than Terry

    • @ralph9182
      @ralph9182 5 лет назад +8

      @@ryanthompson4440 from a Chelsea fan... Ledley was better than JT. The only if I see... more people would know IF he'd played more games.

    • @ralph9182
      @ralph9182 5 лет назад

      @@ryanthompson4440 I can't disagree with comment on your mum's mum however.

    • @imfuckinggoated3588
      @imfuckinggoated3588 3 года назад +5

      Ryan Thompson Lesley king started for England over jt with only one knee

  • @ianclinton7629
    @ianclinton7629 5 лет назад +18

    Can you imagine John Terry in midfield? 😂😂

  • @nickm8874
    @nickm8874 5 лет назад +2

    My favourite sportsman of all time. Actual love ❤️

  • @joshdavo1068
    @joshdavo1068 5 лет назад +3

    Love this once again quality content👏🏻

  • @paulojack5682
    @paulojack5682 5 лет назад +28

    Fu%k Judas... Love yah Ledley 🤟🏾🤟🏾

  • @Abc-yt3el
    @Abc-yt3el 5 лет назад +4

    First time I've heard from Ledley and he seems like such a nice bloke. Totally under-rated though and would have been good enough for United/Real/Barca if not for injuries

  • @LiamF-kp3rw
    @LiamF-kp3rw Год назад

    Was at a spurs legends Q&A in a Dublin hotel in early 2020 , ledley answered questions for hours in front of a crowd of about 500 , finished at midnight as the host said ledley was on a 6am flight back to London from Dublin, everyone went for drinks afterwards at the bar in the hotel and ledley stayed out till 2am chatting to all spurs fans having a pint with all of us, my favourite spurs player and a really good human being

  • @samd8018
    @samd8018 5 лет назад +1

    Was such a fantastic defender with amazing potential to be even better. Such a shame about his injuries!

  • @XLilyWhiteVidsX
    @XLilyWhiteVidsX 5 лет назад +1

    Always a legend!!

  • @robs2000
    @robs2000 5 лет назад +1

    this bloke was a great defender one of the best I've ever seen, brilliant reader of the game

  • @josephparker9983
    @josephparker9983 5 лет назад +2

    Class man, class player.

  • @johnmccaig6450
    @johnmccaig6450 5 лет назад +2

    What a legend!!!

  • @user-sv4rp3yd4x
    @user-sv4rp3yd4x 5 лет назад

    Great series deserves to have a lot more views keep up the work

  • @robertdapotatoe7243
    @robertdapotatoe7243 5 лет назад +2

    Absolutel legend

  • @michaeloshea7360
    @michaeloshea7360 9 дней назад

    loved Ledley....intelligent footballer....intelligent man....

  • @OldSchoolBoxing1
    @OldSchoolBoxing1 Год назад

    Favourite ever Spurs player.

  • @Zakalwe76
    @Zakalwe76 3 года назад

    A true Tottenham legend.

  • @DUBAVIBES
    @DUBAVIBES 5 лет назад +2

    Class legend and a great player Thierry Henry praises him

  • @nuttyyidcoys5073
    @nuttyyidcoys5073 5 лет назад

    What a gent what a player what a legend there, s only one ledley king 👑 !!!!

  • @EmekaEric
    @EmekaEric 2 года назад

    For me, this guy was one of the greatest players ever lived. If not for injuries only few players would've been compared to him. He's absolutely world class and a Top Dude.

  • @charloeturner4786
    @charloeturner4786 3 года назад

    🙌🙌 what an inspiration

  • @kostasvava6156
    @kostasvava6156 5 лет назад

    Nice one boys keep it up !

  • @charliemarsek4657
    @charliemarsek4657 5 лет назад +11

    He’s only got one knee
    He’s better than John Terry
    Oh Ledley, Ledley

  • @chasethedust
    @chasethedust 3 года назад +1

    I ignored the doctors when they said i couldn't play football again, but missing one arm, both legs , head and torso proved quite difficult.

  • @EmekaEric
    @EmekaEric 3 года назад

    The best CB ever. Top Top quality player. A true world class and the best CB of all time..Big up Ledley King.

    • @tsb3208
      @tsb3208 2 года назад

      I mean..he wasn't the best of all time. But he was a hell of a player considering.

  • @tombishop7430
    @tombishop7430 5 лет назад +2

    bloody brilliant this is

  • @Orlandojusticenomaga
    @Orlandojusticenomaga 9 месяцев назад

    The man the legend that is Ledley King…….COYS

  • @dribblepiss6727
    @dribblepiss6727 5 лет назад

    Sad about his injury but still one off the best defenders in the world could of played for any team he wanted he was that good legend

  • @nathanthomas9144
    @nathanthomas9144 5 лет назад +6

    I'm a United fan but I can honestly say that the injury gods robbed football of a world class cb even after his knee injury he was still one of the best when he would play and to still be one of the best playing thru injury for years you've got to take your hat off the the man 👌

  • @accountshanahan
    @accountshanahan 5 лет назад

    Proper legend is Mr King. COYS

  • @goonertrooper
    @goonertrooper 2 года назад

    As a gooner fan, boy I think he was a special player. He certainly had my respect.

  • @MrScottcoleman77
    @MrScottcoleman77 5 лет назад +1

    The best

  • @desbarros6956
    @desbarros6956 5 лет назад

    Would loved to have seen him at United, one of the great CB's in the PL.

  • @davidharris2025
    @davidharris2025 5 лет назад +2

    Without the injuries would've been one of the best ever.

  • @tomwaters8191
    @tomwaters8191 3 года назад

    Wow great mentality

  • @selhurt
    @selhurt 3 года назад

    World class player in defence as well as defensive midfielder

  • @p.i.9685
    @p.i.9685 3 года назад

    great player

  • @rumelali6306
    @rumelali6306 5 лет назад

    A shame he had to retire at such a young age ..keep going and keep your chin up king

  • @yowzizcap0247
    @yowzizcap0247 5 лет назад

    I remember this guy from blessed john roche school days

  • @anthonythomas514
    @anthonythomas514 3 года назад +1

    He would've beeen top3 best England defenders of all time if he didn't have those injuries

  • @alpromotions
    @alpromotions 5 лет назад

    Quality player

  • @TheIkaraCult
    @TheIkaraCult 5 лет назад

    everyone who played with Ledley puts him in their greatest 11

  • @steveluetchford602
    @steveluetchford602 5 лет назад

    What a player , it's a shame that he wasn't able to fully fulfil his potential

  • @mrkipling2201
    @mrkipling2201 5 лет назад +2

    Such a good player but imagine how much better he would have been without the injuries. He would have been in the class of maldini.

  • @personperson9570
    @personperson9570 5 лет назад

    Ledley King the definition of a warrior!!!

  • @YourJellyFishAteMyTV
    @YourJellyFishAteMyTV Год назад +1

    Mate is a good bloke! Not many around but he is a top draw

  • @jhwalsh93
    @jhwalsh93 5 лет назад

    Absolutely incredible CB. Better than both Ferdinand and Terry

  • @josipperic5366
    @josipperic5366 3 года назад

    For me personally he was the best . Better then all of the rest

  • @johannesgugger2013
    @johannesgugger2013 4 года назад +1

    King and Ferdinand had everything only injuries held King back

  • @spamjordiniho5829
    @spamjordiniho5829 5 лет назад +3

    Hi Chris Hamill

  • @GM_FtblA
    @GM_FtblA 2 года назад

    The idris Elba of football. Cool guy

  • @pri2816
    @pri2816 5 лет назад

    Comes across as a right classy bloke

  • @whitevoodooman7276
    @whitevoodooman7276 5 лет назад

    Was a fcuking good defender tbh

  • @Thatonedude082
    @Thatonedude082 5 лет назад +7

    Oh Ledley, Ledley
    He's only got one knee
    He's better than John Terry
    Oh Ledley, Ledley

  • @benbuckley2540
    @benbuckley2540 5 лет назад

    King if it wasnt for always being out with a bad knee
    Was the best English center back no doubt had it all except fitness

  • @theseshisneverover6472
    @theseshisneverover6472 5 лет назад

    Great player. If an Operation was available earlier in his career, do you think he would have considered it?

  • @sukrantbhat7691
    @sukrantbhat7691 3 года назад

    Ledley King, The King of White Hart Lane, The King of all our hearts

  • @stoneroses22
    @stoneroses22 4 года назад

    On his day he was better than Rio and Terry as an overall defender

  • @mysteryman9641
    @mysteryman9641 3 года назад

    Lol when I see a professional football player of his calibre and just 1 EFL cup to his name it makes me laugh.

  • @recorder12
    @recorder12 5 лет назад

    You only went because it’s the World Cup 😂😂

  • @jamesnorris3488
    @jamesnorris3488 5 лет назад +2

    Van dijk the modern day ledley

    • @jamesnorris3488
      @jamesnorris3488 5 лет назад +1

      @Kaz lemon 😂😂van dijk 6,4 ledly King 6,2 course he was 🤣😭🤣

  • @kendall_knows_best2872
    @kendall_knows_best2872 5 лет назад

    Potential to of been better than Ferdinand and terry . Shame injury’s stopped him

  • @digbywill8561
    @digbywill8561 4 года назад

    Yeah but ... do you know who I am 🤤

  • @MrAhmes2001
    @MrAhmes2001 5 лет назад

    #COYG ... F SPURS

  • @mysteryman9641
    @mysteryman9641 3 года назад

    This guy babbles away like a boxer who took too many punches in his career, but overall seems like a nice guy.

  • @jal9290
    @jal9290 5 лет назад

    What you man saying

  • @mujeebahmed7940
    @mujeebahmed7940 5 лет назад +1

    Still remember the days when Henry used to tear him apart on the pitch 😂😂

    • @jonathansmith546
      @jonathansmith546 5 лет назад +15

      Henry himself said King was the best defender he played against because he didn't have to kick him to get the ball.

    • @adamphillip5305
      @adamphillip5305 5 лет назад +1

      In games where King was fit enough he was the only centre half that could match his pace. Tho there was a couple games when Henry killed him.

  • @SunnySingh-rj2ei
    @SunnySingh-rj2ei 5 лет назад

    Ledley King who goes around casually calling people ‘Paki’.

  • @Josh_J9
    @Josh_J9 5 лет назад

    Bottle job

  • @mancdwarf1362
    @mancdwarf1362 5 лет назад

    Football Daily Originals, stop trying to be Netflix

    • @safe3220
      @safe3220 5 лет назад +1

      MancDwarf Gaming, stop being a prick

    • @Username-fn6ee
      @Username-fn6ee 5 лет назад +1

      safe I agree 😂😂

    • @pphyjynx8217
      @pphyjynx8217 5 лет назад

      why should they?

    • @zizoushifty1483
      @zizoushifty1483 5 лет назад

      When was Netflix the only company that produced original content?

  • @marcwilliams2589
    @marcwilliams2589 5 лет назад

    Zzzzzzzzzz most over rated centre half in recent years. Bore off King

    • @Bubbsmaster
      @Bubbsmaster 5 лет назад +4

      Ok... how do you explain that Henry said that king was the best defender he had ever played?

  • @kingarthurusatenniscoach1415
    @kingarthurusatenniscoach1415 2 месяца назад

    class. world