Tag: Mathieu Flamini

Overrated FC…

Tis’ the season to laud the best of the best. The football universe is filled with incredible talent. And we love to bestow awards on those who play sexy football. Messi, Ronaldo, Iniesta and Rooney are world-class players. They are part of the reason we love to watch the beautiful game.

On the other side of the coin, there are some players who have prominent roles in elite teams and they often leave you scratching your head as to why. And let’s face it. Every team has them. Even the team you love and adore.

We present our Overrated FC team of the season. Now remember…the keyword here is overrated. Nobody is saying they are rubbish! But they certainly won’t be winning the Ballon d’Or. Do you agree with our choices?

Goalkeeper = Joe Hart {Manchester City}

Left Back = John Arne Riise {Roma}

Center Back = Joleon Lescott {Manchester City}

Center Back = Johan Djourou {Arssenal}

Right Back = Glen Johnson {Liverpool}

Midfield = Sami Khedira {Real Madrid}

Midfield = Gareth Barry {Manchester City}

Winger = Ricardo Quaresma {Besiktas}

Winger = Aaron Lennon {Tottenham Hotspur}

Striker = Nicklas Bendtner {Arsenal}

Striker = Robinho {AC Milan}

Manager = Arsene Wenger {Arsenal}

Overrated FC Subs = Heurelho Gomes {Tottenham}, Anton Ferdinand {Sunderland}, Christoph Metzelder {Schalke 04}, Assou Ekotto {Tottenham Hotspur}, Jack Rodwell {Everton}, Mathieu Flamini {AC Milan}, Alberto Aquilani {Juventus}, Angel di Maria {Real Madrid}, Andy Carroll {Liverpool}, Edin Dzeko {Manchester City}

They love me, they love me not…

oxeye-daisy-1-741367On the odd occasion, the greedy part of football can make you dislike the game for about 30 seconds. On the other hand, it can also make you dislike a player for a lifetime. Emmanuel Adebayor hasn’t played it particularly smart during the off-season. He has come across as a greedy guy and somewhat insincere. Perhaps he thinks we’re all stupid. He pledges his future to Arsenal and then in the same breath, whores himself out to the highest bidder because the club won’t match his demand to quadruple his wages. Seems like he’s been spending too much time with Mathieu Flamini and Alexander Hleb.

Adebayor had 3/4 of a good season following Thierry Henry’s departure and now he believes he warrants 120,000 British pounds per week. When is enough, enough? Everyone deserves a reward for their hard work, but Adebayor hasn’t proved he is worth that kind of money yet. He already thinks he’s reached the stature of Henry. You’ve got a long way to go there sunshine…

Arsene Wenger is smart enough to know that the best piece of business he could do all summer is to get rid of Adebayor. He bought him for nothing and he could sell him for at least 25 million pounds. Nobody will pay the reported 32 million pounds. That’s way too much value. Someone will be willing to pay 25 million though. They should throw in a horse and let him ride off into the sunset.

Arsenal would then be wise to take a little of that cash to purchase Roque Santa Cruz. He could be an even bigger star in the league next season and you are buying a player with a far superior attitude. Plus he’s great in the air, scores goals, connects play and overall, is a proven striker. Roque, Roque, Roque…

He may come to every game with big smiles, but Adebayor is slowly moving towards the “lifetime of dislike” category.