Patrick Barclay: Caniggia hero worship in Dundee was like Maradona in Naples
Claudio Caniggia is still idolised by Dundee supporters some 20 years after pulling on the number 33 shirt for the final time.
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Argentina legends Claudio Caniggia and Diego Maradona remain gods in Dundee and Naples.
Claudio Caniggia is still idolised by Dundee supporters some 20 years after pulling on the number 33 shirt for the final time.
Caniggia played what turned out to be his final game for Dundee on April 29 2001 but the affection for the Argentine superstar is as strong as ever.
Caniggia’s career was ultimately revived during his brief spell at Dens Park where he proved on a weekly basis that he was still at the top of his game.
Patrick Barclay: Caniggia hero worship in Dundee was like Maradona in Naples
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