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Friday, April 22, 2005

Loyalty and Commitment don't mix with money

Ferdinand: I'm one of the best defender in the world, therefore I should have the best wages! What? 150, 000 pounds a week? That's too much lah! 120, 000 pounds should be alright. Posted by Hello


It has been a sorry season for Manchester United. Actually I intended to leave this to write after the season has ended. But this is too much. So many things had happened. As a Manchester United supporter, I had no choice but to voice my fustration at some of the things.

The start of season was filled with anticipation. Chelsea, with new boss Mourinho and with his galaxy of stars, are a team to be wary of. But for some stupid reasons, Manchester United got a stuttering start. Whose fault? Many people. Ferguson, for not controlling his players, the medical stuffs, for allowing the drug incident to happen, last but not least, Ferdinand.

Having the club to stand by him is no small feat. Manchester United did once for Cantona. And when he returned he repaid the club's faith by aspiring the club to greater heights. What did Ferdinand do? Manchester United crashed out of Champion's League (he was to blame for the shares of blunders and goals), lost some stupid matches in the league, he went to have dinner with Peter Kenyon and later demanded sky high wages, claiming to be the best defender.

If Cantona is still around I believe he will do the flying kick on him. United lack a real leader right now. I wonder why Keane had not do something. Yes he did I guessed, by scolding some of the players lack team work and commitment to the club. Who is he refering to? I expect Keane to grab Ferdinand by the neck and bury his head into the ground.

United must not give in to Ferdinand's demand. No player is above the club. United must set the record right and not let some unprofessional players run riot in Old Trafford. Save the money, offload him abroad, and use the excess money to buy better players, maybe from the French or Dutch league. See how Lyon and PSV progressed in the CL. No star players, but everyone full of commitment. Shame on you Ferdinand! United had wasted their time on you.

Now I'm sharpening my knife and ready to chop other players to pieces. I'm refering to Rooney and Ronaldo. Age is not an excuse. You don't visit prostitutes, drink alcohol and slap your girlfriend when you are a professional footballer. If your girlfriend sucks, ditch her. But you don't slap her. And you don't curse and swear and anyhow commit fouls on the pitch. I groaned when Manchester United bought you. I expect better players (refering to Stuart Downing, Shuan Whright Phillips, Defoe, Paul Robinson, Michael Carrick). The fact is all these players are good and better behave than you. Bloody shame on you. Hope United sell you this summer.

And you, stop your cheeky grin and get to work. Player soccer is all about team workand not selfish displays. You are still a far way off from being a great player, like Cantona or Giggs.

And I'm disappointd with Keane and Scholes. I hope Keane will kindly stepped out of the way this summer. If he wants he can be a player-coach. He has to make way for another laeder. The fact is, times up for him. And Scholes, I expect more from the quiet lad. His killer instint in and outside the box is sorely missed this season. C'mon, you guys can do better. Same to van Nistelrooy, Neville, Howard and Saha. Oh Saha, what the hell happened to you???

New players will be welcomes next season. Players I'm dying to meet, players with drive and commitment, like Fernando Torres, Makalele, Gatusso, Kaka, Nesta. Players I really like to see them leave (I can't bear to watch them create havoc in United): Rooney and Ferdinand (so ironic that these two suckers are the most expensive players United had bought.).

Act now or regret later. Heads have to roll for allowing Manchester United to suffer such a torrid season.

End of ranting by an angry supporter.

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