David Beckham's controversial inclusion in the Premier League Hall of Fame has struck a nerve with many fans.
A number of supporters took to social media to air their grievances that the former Manchester United wide-man was inducted.
Many believe that his former team-mate Paul Scholes would have been more deserving of a place among the other greats to make the cut.
Beckham saw off competition from Scholes, John Terry and Patrick Vieira to seal the eighth spot.
But the reaction has been fierce with far more detractors than backers of the former England captain.
One wrote: 'Another player before Scholes', with four crying with laughter emojis.
Another was even more scathing, calling Beckham the 'most overrated player of his generation', while a third wrote that 'they're just inducting anyone now'.
Some believed the inclusion of Beckham was down the Premier League valuing celebrity over contribution to the competition.
One wrote: 'This is just based on who's a celebrity and in the news today. Scholes keeps to himself and therefore hasn't got as many votes.'
'I love Beckham but this is just turning out to be a popularity contest', shared another.
The Premier League tweeted a video cut together with Beckham's stats and pictures from his time at Old Trafford before he moved on to Real Madrid.
He made 265 appearances for the club under Sir Alex Ferguson and provided 80 assists with his trademark range of passing.
Beckham won the title six times, scored 62 goals and took home the Player of the Month award once.
There were some who vocally supported his inclusion, with one of his advocates posting: 'People forget how good of a footballer he was.'
It was also argued that 'impact' was being measured and in this instance Beckham deserved to join the exclusive club.
'The Hall of Fame isn’t just about the best players it’s about who made an impact and changed football', one argued.
'Beckham had such an impact to the game on and off the field. Cantona was a pioneer,Bergkamp the same. Definitely better players out there but it’s about the impact they had.'
k52
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Sorry to say that Scholes is better than Beckham.
Piybcdnprz
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Honestly speaking, when players like Scholes, Gary Neville, Thierry Henry, Carragher, John Terry, Lampard, Roy Keane n other legends criticize a player I listen coz they were the best during their playing days! No debate on them being inducted into the hall of fame thing! But Beckham, nah! I watched him play at Manchester United (just a bit), fully at Real Madrid, fully at AC Milan, a very little at LA Galaxy and fully at PSG, I came to a conclusion.... he was just a show boy, overrated and poster boy kind of player! I don’t think he deserves to be inducted to the hall of fame yet especially before some other legends!
zembcemruz
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where is man city legends
leo_avi
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People are that much blinded by David's popularity status that they don't even see his contributions in the football. David Beckham was one of the best players of his generations, tf you talking about? He is one of the best free kick takers and one of the best passers in the game. The kids who didn't see him play need to shut up about it.
SkyAbdiG
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where is man city legends
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Football isnt about pundits and trash talk Can u name someone who is class as Silva,KDB,Yaya Ever played in manchester 😎
Arrowhuy
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Honestly speaking, when players like Scholes, Gary Neville, Thierry Henry, Carragher, John Terry, Lampard, Roy Keane n other legends criticize a player I listen coz they were the best during their playing days! No debate on them being inducted into the hall of fame thing! But Beckham, nah! I watched him play at Manchester United (just a bit), fully at Real Madrid, fully at AC Milan, a very little at LA Galaxy and fully at PSG, I came to a conclusion.... he was just a show boy, overrated and poster boy kind of player! I don’t think he deserves to be inducted to the hall of fame yet especially before some other legends!
Your girl cannot even bend like the ball of Beckham
jitbcepsuy
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where is man city legends
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after few years they will be adding Kompany,silva, kdb, agureo and what they will add from united ? maybe phil jones, martial , fred, or rashford or fridge maguire
SolitarySoul
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where is man city legends
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some ManCity fans base are claiming Frank Lampard [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Soucdeikmt
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Football isnt about pundits and trash talk Can u name someone who is class as Silva,KDB,Yaya Ever played in manchester 😎
Scholes, beckham, giggs, robson, ince,rooney, best,cr7, law, charlton is it enough or should i talk about more..