Every once in a while, you read about this kid being the next Zidane and another kid being the next Ronaldo. After a few months, you hear some other kid being called the next Zidane. I dont know who this is an insult to. Zidane or the poor kids.
Lets get this straight. There is only one Zinedine Zidane. Just as there is only one Ronaldo. Are you doing justice to Zidane's career by calling some 13 yr old kid your successor? No offense to the kid, but look at what Zidane's achieved. And look at what the kid's achieved.
Can you imagine the hype a 13 yr old gets when he is publicly announced as the "next Zinedine Zidane"? How many next Zinedine Zidanes have actually gone on to become a Zinedine Zidane?
Being called the next Zidane, is it a boon or a pain? Its left for you to debate.
Moreover, I thought Zidane's kid was the next Zidane.
Friday, November 28, 2008
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Arsene "When"grrr
I bet thats the question on every Arsenal fan's mind. When!!! When is Arsenal going to win something next? The better question would be "Why". Why is Arsenal not able to win anything. They play beautiful football. They have fantastic youngsters coming through.
But......
Beautiful football doesnt guarentee silverware. Kids are highly unlikely to win you silverware. Gone are the days of Henry, Vieira, Bergkamp, Keown, Adams, Parlour etc etc. Phew, quite a team that one. They always had someone who could put their foot in when need be. They also had a blend of experience mixed with the kids.
In my opinion, a team with the stature of Arsenal should consist of 7-8 experienced players with 3-4 kids thrown in. Quite the opposite of what it currently is.
Talking about the kids, one has to be in awe seeing the number of kids coming through the ranks at Arsenal. But I wonder how many of them have noticed that, most of these players peak when they are kids itself and are then shipped out. Once they move on, they are hardly the shadow of the player they once promised to become. David Bentley and Jermaine Pennant to name a few. How many kids from the Arsenal team have gone on to play for Arsenal after they become "experienced"? Something to ponder about, Mr. Wenger?
Coming to the lack of experience, many of you might have noticed that, Wenger, more often than not buys a player whose age is <= 20. Why is Wenger hesitant to buy experienced players? He always says "The future's looking good". When is he going to concentrate on "Now"? He has to realise thinking about the next game is of no use if you lose the ongoing one.
I have a "When" of my own. When is Wenger going to realise he should be coaching the youth team instead of the first team.
Oh wait...He already is...
But......
Beautiful football doesnt guarentee silverware. Kids are highly unlikely to win you silverware. Gone are the days of Henry, Vieira, Bergkamp, Keown, Adams, Parlour etc etc. Phew, quite a team that one. They always had someone who could put their foot in when need be. They also had a blend of experience mixed with the kids.
In my opinion, a team with the stature of Arsenal should consist of 7-8 experienced players with 3-4 kids thrown in. Quite the opposite of what it currently is.
Talking about the kids, one has to be in awe seeing the number of kids coming through the ranks at Arsenal. But I wonder how many of them have noticed that, most of these players peak when they are kids itself and are then shipped out. Once they move on, they are hardly the shadow of the player they once promised to become. David Bentley and Jermaine Pennant to name a few. How many kids from the Arsenal team have gone on to play for Arsenal after they become "experienced"? Something to ponder about, Mr. Wenger?
Coming to the lack of experience, many of you might have noticed that, Wenger, more often than not buys a player whose age is <= 20. Why is Wenger hesitant to buy experienced players? He always says "The future's looking good". When is he going to concentrate on "Now"? He has to realise thinking about the next game is of no use if you lose the ongoing one.
I have a "When" of my own. When is Wenger going to realise he should be coaching the youth team instead of the first team.
Oh wait...He already is...
Monday, November 24, 2008
Friendlies or Spoilers?
Benitez has been screaming his heart out for quite some time and I think its time the FA gave it a serious thought. Yes, I'm talking about ridiculous international friendlies right in the middle of the season for no reason other than upsetting the managers (Money apart of course). And the effect was there for all to see this past weekend.
When was the last time the top four of La Liga fail to win and the top five of the BPL fail to even score a goal let alone win. All in the same weekend mind you. And all after a bizarre round up of international fixtures last midweek.
This is inevitable.
Most of the footballers have to travel halfway across the world to play in an absolutely baffling friendly and make their way back in a span of 3 days. Now I dont blame them. I would give anything to represent my country. But the after effects are inevitable. They are undoubtedly tired and jaded and most of them hardly turn up for their respective clubs (not literally) the following weekend.
The managers are obviously not pleased about this and they have to make changes and give their players a rest. But this means the team put out may not be the best team and the quality of the game is going to be below par.
Forget the footballers, the managers and even the clubs for a minute. I am talking as a football fan. We deserve some good football during a weekend. Hell, some of us manage to pass the week by the thought of the upcoming football weekend. But would you rather spend your hard-earned money on KFC Chicken(:P) or watch your team give a sluggish performance. If any of you had seen the Middlesbrough-Bolton game this weekend, you will know where I'm coming from. Half the stadium was empty. I was wondering why the other half turned up.
FA....WAKE UP...
When was the last time the top four of La Liga fail to win and the top five of the BPL fail to even score a goal let alone win. All in the same weekend mind you. And all after a bizarre round up of international fixtures last midweek.
This is inevitable.
Most of the footballers have to travel halfway across the world to play in an absolutely baffling friendly and make their way back in a span of 3 days. Now I dont blame them. I would give anything to represent my country. But the after effects are inevitable. They are undoubtedly tired and jaded and most of them hardly turn up for their respective clubs (not literally) the following weekend.
The managers are obviously not pleased about this and they have to make changes and give their players a rest. But this means the team put out may not be the best team and the quality of the game is going to be below par.
Forget the footballers, the managers and even the clubs for a minute. I am talking as a football fan. We deserve some good football during a weekend. Hell, some of us manage to pass the week by the thought of the upcoming football weekend. But would you rather spend your hard-earned money on KFC Chicken(:P) or watch your team give a sluggish performance. If any of you had seen the Middlesbrough-Bolton game this weekend, you will know where I'm coming from. Half the stadium was empty. I was wondering why the other half turned up.
FA....WAKE UP...
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