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Sunday 31 October 2010
Thursday 21 October 2010
Is there no more hope in football?
I hate to rattle off on this Wayne Rooney saga. Its frustrating to watch my club going into disarray with all these media attention.
And as I read the comments made by Rooney about his decision to leave, I was left chuckling to myself. This was the hero of Man Utd last season, the boy who could do no wrong, the player who carried the hopes of England and Man Utd. And here he was, issuing a statement about the club lacking ambition.
This is the era of zero respect. Sir Alex is right, there is no more player loyalty, there is no such thing as family. Players and manager can no longer exist as family. There is no room for team first, me second. There is no belief system in a club with proud traditions and a manager with a proven track record. All that matters is money, and how much more one can get. All that matter is me, and what I want to achieve.
Notice how Wayne deflects his own part in the whole saga by claiming that it has nothing to do with money, but the lack of ambition at the club. He has turned from hero to zero in my opinion. Leave all you want, but don't leave a scathing remark behind as if the rest of the players will never match your 'lofty' standards. Leave and don't stab the rest of your family in the backs just because you want to go.
Wayne Rooney will never learn from this till it is too late. He will never find a place quite like Man Utd again. His departure reeks of selfish ambition, poor judgement and ungentlemanly behavior.
Consumerism has taken over the minds of many including young players. Just because the money is there, does not mean a club has to buy to be 'ambitious'. The last time I checked, football was a team game.
In the words of TST, turn your expectations into inspiration and stop whining about everyone else.
And as I read the comments made by Rooney about his decision to leave, I was left chuckling to myself. This was the hero of Man Utd last season, the boy who could do no wrong, the player who carried the hopes of England and Man Utd. And here he was, issuing a statement about the club lacking ambition.
This is the era of zero respect. Sir Alex is right, there is no more player loyalty, there is no such thing as family. Players and manager can no longer exist as family. There is no room for team first, me second. There is no belief system in a club with proud traditions and a manager with a proven track record. All that matters is money, and how much more one can get. All that matter is me, and what I want to achieve.
Notice how Wayne deflects his own part in the whole saga by claiming that it has nothing to do with money, but the lack of ambition at the club. He has turned from hero to zero in my opinion. Leave all you want, but don't leave a scathing remark behind as if the rest of the players will never match your 'lofty' standards. Leave and don't stab the rest of your family in the backs just because you want to go.
Wayne Rooney will never learn from this till it is too late. He will never find a place quite like Man Utd again. His departure reeks of selfish ambition, poor judgement and ungentlemanly behavior.
Consumerism has taken over the minds of many including young players. Just because the money is there, does not mean a club has to buy to be 'ambitious'. The last time I checked, football was a team game.
In the words of TST, turn your expectations into inspiration and stop whining about everyone else.
Tuesday 19 October 2010
Rooney saga
Looks like another saga is boiling over. The media is picking up on dissatisfaction in the Man Utd camp and smells blood.If the media is to be trusted, Wayne Rooney is set to switch clubs. It was not so long ago when Rooney told public media that he is commited to Man Utd and the cause.
What a shame it will be if England's most talented player is to leave arguably the most successful club in modern history to join Real Madrid or worse... Chelsea.
I don't like to see Rooney leave, I hope the sensible part of him will prevail and tell him this is only a phase he needs to get through; with all the media scrutiny and the reported disagreements with the gaffer. I hope he sees the better examples in Giggs and Scholes to realise that longevity in a successful footballing career lies in concentrating what is on the field not what is off it.
There is simply nowhere else for Wayne Rooney, an English born and bred to ply his trade at the highest level.
But then again, Man Utd is bigger than any player, and as much as the hearts of many fans will ache with regret, we will wish the Roon all the best wherever he might choose to go. His departure will free up space for new stars to arise. Case in point, Nani is flourishing with Ronaldo gone.
Ding ding, next legend-in-the-making please...
Tuesday 12 October 2010
Peter Lim to take over Liverpool?
The biggest news at the start of the week must be the proposed takeover bid by Peter Lim, a Singaporean billionaire of Liverpool FC.
To have a piece of English history owned by Singapore is quite a staggering thought. To take it away from the Yankees (Hicks and Gillet) who know nothing about soccer must a double bonus, not least for the loyal Liverpool fans who have been yearning for a white knight. The last thing Liverpool fans want to see really is sell their club to another group of Yankees (NESV).
I can't say Singaporeans really understand how massive this might be; if the projected takeover goes through. Liverpool is HUGE, but wasn't the Formula One night race in Singapore once a distant dream too? Now, the Singapore GP has become one of the crown jewels on the F1 racing calendar. Having a Singaporean owner at Liverpool Football Club will forever etch this tiny nation called Singapore into the history of the English Premier League, arguably the league with the longest history and possibly the greatest following worldwide.
One thing I admire about this little red dot of an island we come from is that we dare to challenge the big boys, albeit in a wise and calculated manner.
I presume Liverpool fans will be stoked at the chance of seeing a local Singaporean son own their football club. Imagine the fanfare ?!?!
Oh well, I just hope we all get free EPL if Mr Lim does succeed... Get rid of Singtel mio for god's sake.
To have a piece of English history owned by Singapore is quite a staggering thought. To take it away from the Yankees (Hicks and Gillet) who know nothing about soccer must a double bonus, not least for the loyal Liverpool fans who have been yearning for a white knight. The last thing Liverpool fans want to see really is sell their club to another group of Yankees (NESV).
I can't say Singaporeans really understand how massive this might be; if the projected takeover goes through. Liverpool is HUGE, but wasn't the Formula One night race in Singapore once a distant dream too? Now, the Singapore GP has become one of the crown jewels on the F1 racing calendar. Having a Singaporean owner at Liverpool Football Club will forever etch this tiny nation called Singapore into the history of the English Premier League, arguably the league with the longest history and possibly the greatest following worldwide.
One thing I admire about this little red dot of an island we come from is that we dare to challenge the big boys, albeit in a wise and calculated manner.
I presume Liverpool fans will be stoked at the chance of seeing a local Singaporean son own their football club. Imagine the fanfare ?!?!
Oh well, I just hope we all get free EPL if Mr Lim does succeed... Get rid of Singtel mio for god's sake.
Manslater!!!
Hey Soccer Fans! Use the Manslater to find out if your spouse allows you to catch the game with your friends!
Monday 11 October 2010
The most stupid goalkeeper, Khalid Askari
If there ever is a "funniest goalkeeper" award for professional goalkeepers, it has to go to Khalid Askari.Google him and youtube his famous videos.
1.) "Never count your eggs before they hatch." a.k.a "Never celebrate like you have saved a penalty before the ball rolls into the goal."
2.) "Run away when you make mistakes." a.k.a "Take off your shirt and run home to mama; as if nothing happenened when you miskick the ball to an opponent."
Hilarious stuffs.
Saturday 9 October 2010
Strong managers make a difference.
Every club faces its own set of problems, be it financial or management. However, these problems technically shouldn't affect a club's performance, due to an assumption that the players, managers and coaches alike, are there to play a good game of football.
Of course, all of that has changed due to the nature of the sport and the league, where employees of the club are worried about their paycheck and players are deemed as assets of the club, thus traded as a commodity.
Liverpool is looking to fall into administration. I urge Roy Hodgson to step up as a manager. I urge the players to step up as players of the game. The fans do not support Liverpool because of its wealth, the fans support Liverpool because of its history as a football club. A club that plays a good game of football. A club that delivers results on the field and off the field. A club that is respected for its tradition and its values.
It is important that the manager takes control of the atmosphere in the dressing room, ensuring that the right attitude is instilled in his players. To ensure that the club's administrative problems are not a concern of his players and definitely should not be his priority.
I stress again, every club has its own set of problems. Manchester United has its own problems, with fans disliking the owners, with the club making an overall loss. These should never be an excuse as it is the manager who holds the fort in terms of the game.
Roy Hodgson, take the reins in the dressing room. Do honours to Liverpool by putting out a team that delivers a good game of football.
Of course, all of that has changed due to the nature of the sport and the league, where employees of the club are worried about their paycheck and players are deemed as assets of the club, thus traded as a commodity.
Liverpool is looking to fall into administration. I urge Roy Hodgson to step up as a manager. I urge the players to step up as players of the game. The fans do not support Liverpool because of its wealth, the fans support Liverpool because of its history as a football club. A club that plays a good game of football. A club that delivers results on the field and off the field. A club that is respected for its tradition and its values.
It is important that the manager takes control of the atmosphere in the dressing room, ensuring that the right attitude is instilled in his players. To ensure that the club's administrative problems are not a concern of his players and definitely should not be his priority.
I stress again, every club has its own set of problems. Manchester United has its own problems, with fans disliking the owners, with the club making an overall loss. These should never be an excuse as it is the manager who holds the fort in terms of the game.
Roy Hodgson, take the reins in the dressing room. Do honours to Liverpool by putting out a team that delivers a good game of football.
Monday 4 October 2010
What is wrong with Liverpool?
'Nuff said.
Roy Hodgson is not having the best of times at Liverpool.
The fans hate the owners, the owners hate the fans.
The players are lethargic and not used to the new style of Hodgson.
Looks like a long season ahead for Liverpool
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