jimharri
Moderator
Re: Mario haters genuine question?
I would guess that this thread is aimed at me (amongst others). Well; if you like, you can go back to the main Mario thread and you will see where I stated that Mario has the potential to be one of the world's great players. I don't think anyone would seriously question that. What he is capable of doing is a joy to behold, and at 19 years of age (I think!) As for hating him, well that's just ridiculous. What I do hate, and I make no apologies for it, is his petulant, spoiled-child attitude. Witness his strop when he was subbed yesterday afternoon. It was a sign of disrespect to the manager (who he is supposed to have a good relationship with). Now, whatever he thought about being subbed (and it appears he wasn't overly impressed with it), the manager is the guy in charge and he has to be allowed to do his job without public spats with his players. That is the reason why I hated what Tevez did during the Bolton game. Now Mario had just received a hefty blow to the head and it may (repeat, may) have been the medical advice that it would be safer to withdraw him rather than risk him possibly getting another blow later on. Mario had also picked up a silly yellow card, and perhaps RM thought it safer to withdraw him rather than risk him getting a red card in what was, at that stage, a more or less dead match. And Mancini is supposed to know Mario very well. Now this is supposition on my part as I wasn't there and can subsequently only guess at the reasons behind the substitution. As for your original question; if the lad can learn to control himself a bit better, of course i wouldn't like to see him sold to anybody, rivals or overseas. We all remember the days of Fat Bob Taylor, Lee Bradbury, Gerry Creaney etc etc. and it is fantastic to see players of Mario's skill at our club. I hope this clears things up.
I would guess that this thread is aimed at me (amongst others). Well; if you like, you can go back to the main Mario thread and you will see where I stated that Mario has the potential to be one of the world's great players. I don't think anyone would seriously question that. What he is capable of doing is a joy to behold, and at 19 years of age (I think!) As for hating him, well that's just ridiculous. What I do hate, and I make no apologies for it, is his petulant, spoiled-child attitude. Witness his strop when he was subbed yesterday afternoon. It was a sign of disrespect to the manager (who he is supposed to have a good relationship with). Now, whatever he thought about being subbed (and it appears he wasn't overly impressed with it), the manager is the guy in charge and he has to be allowed to do his job without public spats with his players. That is the reason why I hated what Tevez did during the Bolton game. Now Mario had just received a hefty blow to the head and it may (repeat, may) have been the medical advice that it would be safer to withdraw him rather than risk him possibly getting another blow later on. Mario had also picked up a silly yellow card, and perhaps RM thought it safer to withdraw him rather than risk him getting a red card in what was, at that stage, a more or less dead match. And Mancini is supposed to know Mario very well. Now this is supposition on my part as I wasn't there and can subsequently only guess at the reasons behind the substitution. As for your original question; if the lad can learn to control himself a bit better, of course i wouldn't like to see him sold to anybody, rivals or overseas. We all remember the days of Fat Bob Taylor, Lee Bradbury, Gerry Creaney etc etc. and it is fantastic to see players of Mario's skill at our club. I hope this clears things up.