Morality of Football 1
Upon reading some interesting comments on how our attempt on signing Theo Walcott has been unethical, and sticking to my standpoint that I won't get into this whole Walcott craze until he has actually signed, I would like to touch on the ethical part solely.
Let's begin with this question: do you happen to think that today's top level football respect ethics and moral?
In case we've forgotten, football, and Premiership football in particular, is a multibillion business. Though we all fans would like to believe that we are supporting a righteous football club with board who hold integrity with high regards, and manager and players who are loyal to the club, we've got to start realizing that is just not going to happen, not when you are supporting a club in top flight football competition where unthinkable amount of money is at stake.
Just look at Ericsson. And when Ian Wright made that comment that he would consider leaving if he was TH, I bet he didn't give a damn on how much he is adored by the gooners. Of course when it comes to football players talking, you know that sometimes they are just lacking in the neuron department. And what about Sol Campbell? That was like Tony Adams moving to Spurs. And Tony Adams said he would love to be Ferguson's no.2 few months ago. Now shall we call them all traitor? But no.. they are just trying to make a living, just like us.
And the board is even worst. You just have to look at Edelman's comment on how the Emirates Stadium is going to bring in huge income due to the pricy ticket. It's all about the money, pal.
You don't meet professional such as Dennis Bergkamp everyday. I am not saying he is a man with integrity whatsoever but at least he knows how to conduct himself. That's why I respect the player. Not only is he irreplaceable in terms of skill, his personality is also one of a kind in today's football.
So we should really wake up to the reality and realize that corrupt characters are all too common in today's football business.
I had a laugh upon reading a Spurs' fan blog where he talked about how Dein had played dirty in getting Adebayor by talking to the player months ago, thus beating Spurs to the player's signature. I wonder what his reaction was when he read Spurs' official denial on their interest for Adebayor. Adebayor may not be a smart chap but why the heck does he has to lie about meeting Spurs' official if it never took place? It's obvious that Spurs are just trying to cover their own asses by denying their interest. Do they even bother about being ethical? Does Wenger ever bother about that when he denied his interest in so many players we are linked to? He just has to do that to avoid price war on the players he wants.
And finally, part 2 on this Walcott case.
Let's begin with this question: do you happen to think that today's top level football respect ethics and moral?
In case we've forgotten, football, and Premiership football in particular, is a multibillion business. Though we all fans would like to believe that we are supporting a righteous football club with board who hold integrity with high regards, and manager and players who are loyal to the club, we've got to start realizing that is just not going to happen, not when you are supporting a club in top flight football competition where unthinkable amount of money is at stake.
Just look at Ericsson. And when Ian Wright made that comment that he would consider leaving if he was TH, I bet he didn't give a damn on how much he is adored by the gooners. Of course when it comes to football players talking, you know that sometimes they are just lacking in the neuron department. And what about Sol Campbell? That was like Tony Adams moving to Spurs. And Tony Adams said he would love to be Ferguson's no.2 few months ago. Now shall we call them all traitor? But no.. they are just trying to make a living, just like us.
And the board is even worst. You just have to look at Edelman's comment on how the Emirates Stadium is going to bring in huge income due to the pricy ticket. It's all about the money, pal.
You don't meet professional such as Dennis Bergkamp everyday. I am not saying he is a man with integrity whatsoever but at least he knows how to conduct himself. That's why I respect the player. Not only is he irreplaceable in terms of skill, his personality is also one of a kind in today's football.
So we should really wake up to the reality and realize that corrupt characters are all too common in today's football business.
I had a laugh upon reading a Spurs' fan blog where he talked about how Dein had played dirty in getting Adebayor by talking to the player months ago, thus beating Spurs to the player's signature. I wonder what his reaction was when he read Spurs' official denial on their interest for Adebayor. Adebayor may not be a smart chap but why the heck does he has to lie about meeting Spurs' official if it never took place? It's obvious that Spurs are just trying to cover their own asses by denying their interest. Do they even bother about being ethical? Does Wenger ever bother about that when he denied his interest in so many players we are linked to? He just has to do that to avoid price war on the players he wants.
And finally, part 2 on this Walcott case.
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