Some of us were quite simply not born to play football. We can dream of running rings around John Terry or smashing a 35-yard piledriver past a helpless Gianluigi Buffon but it just isn't going to happen.

However, there is hope for those of us who can't hit a cow's behind with a banjo. No we're not Emile Heskey, we're computer geeks who live our fantasies by bashing buttons and screaming frantically at our screen.

With the new season fast approaching, it's time to get out your retro consoles as we take a look at the some of the best football games to let us live our dreams.

Click on the link below to read our list, cast your votes and then join in the fun by adding your comments here. What's your favourite football computer game? Have we missed any out? Let us know your thoughts.