Man, not all is about statistics. If you guys want to just believe what you read in the press and on the internet go ahead. I'm talking about people who lived during those times and who have seen all 3 of them. Steaua, Dinamo, Craiova or Arges fans, most agree on that order. Hagi just had the luck that he spent his prime out of communism. I too am part of the Hagi generation, but I've ALWAYS thought he was overrated. He was very gifted with the ball but was dumber than a bat.
Don't forget Balaci retired at 28 and he spent about 2 years before that struggling through injuries. I know to most of you guys Hagi is some sort of hero and it's what got you into Romanian football. And that is what frustrates me the most. I'm not going to say Balaci was more talented than Hagi, because he was just a better team player. But I will say Dobrin was light years more talented.
Romania in 1994 wouldn't have done anything if it was just Hagi and nothing around him. I should also mention, Hagi was utter crap in 98 and 2000. Romania played it's best game against England without Hagi on the pitch. We dominated that entire first half with GP as the captain. As soon as GP got injured, Romania played poorly and then lost to Italy. (Another Hagi brain fart game)
