The Fat el Hombre
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MCFCHOWELL said:Seconded.Stoned Rose said:grahamgor said:Many posts praising Jovetic's display at white hart lane- rightly so.We could also mention that he nearly scored at upton park when he jinked past nolan and flighted a crafty chip which jaaskelainen only saved at full stretch over his head just under the bar. What' s more, he started the move which led to the opener against watford.
jovetic's alleged '' mental weakness'' is a hack journo's fiction like the bollocks from a scribbler in the mirror claiming he was costing the club a fortune every minute.in fact, his transfer fee was relatively low. It may have been influenced by his cruciate injury three years ago. But, in fact, he was noted at fiorentina for the guts with which he battled back against that setback. The journos also misunderstood Manuel Pellegrini when he said '' we needed to build up his trust''. This did not of course mean his trust in the club but his trust in himself i.e. his self-confidence. As with any player, this can be more shaken by a series of minor injuries than a single bad one.
jovetic's game is based on his tricky gait, his lightness on his feet, his deceptive scampering stride, his anticipation and awareness of teammates. These were the qualities which led him , at only nineteen, to destroy liverpool in the champs league.
there's nothing at all wrong with his attitude. at upton park, he gave his shirt to the fans, some of whom had greeted his arrival sceptically.
at white hart lane, it seemed sherwood had sussed him for a softie. he was hardly on the pitch before adebayor threw him over the touchline and rose blasted the ball at him while he was down.but he just got up and got on with it without complaint. he showed respect for silva, apologising at once for failing to execute the one-two which merlin had in mind. and at the end he showed a polite but no fuss respect for his manager when mp seemed to ask him'' have you got through all right'?' and he turned and just nodded.
ok this is still a long way from the jovetic who lit up serie a and masterminded montenegro but, provided only that he keeps free of injuries, he'll surely be a sky blue star.
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Agreed top post. The chip against west ham woulda been a special goal