The Modern day footballer

[paulmason]

swap any reference to AT, to the modern day footballer.

Oh Adel Taarabt, you are such a tool.

The last time the Moroccan spoke to the media, it was to let Arsenal and Chelsea know that his head was for turning – and now he’s extended that to Newcastle. There are some athletes that just should never be allowed near a journalist; LeBron James is one, Mario Balotelli is another, and Taraabt is getting very close to being on that list.

‘I helped QPR win promotion but they will not offer me a better contract. They say I am already on big wages. They want me to stay four years on the same terms. But I don’t want to sign for four years then after one year I am going to be back in the Championship. No disrespect, but if we keep the same players, it will be very difficult to stay in the Premier League when you are playing Man United and Chelsea. I understand that QPR have changed my life. People had almost forgotten me when I joined from Tottenham. But I don’t think they are being fair to me. People say Newcastle will be good for me, that the fans love players like me. It is fantastic to play in front of 50,000 supporters every week. I do not need one of the very big clubs at this stage.’

So within one paragraph, you’ve thrown your current team under the bus, you’ve admitted that you’d see Newcastle as nothing more than a stepping stone, and you’ve displayed the insatiable money-lust that is destroying the game.

Maybe this is an over-reaction, but this kind of behaviour seems more prevalent than ever before in football. Players now seem to think that it’s suddenly alright to demand a move to ‘a bigger club’ whenever they feel like it. The fans buy the season-tickets, the shirts, and the commemorative DVDs that allow players to drink champagne, drive Ferraris, and not have to ever do a proper day’s work – where is the loyalty? At what point did the players start thinking that they were above the fans?

QPR don’t need the revenue from selling Adel Taarabt, so he should be made to see out his contract. Let him train with the youth team for four years, or until he learns to play for the fans that bankroll his existence.

Somebody, somewhere, has to set a strong precedent against this kind of behaviour – modern football needs to slap itself.

[Stanley]

Oh Adel Taarabt, you are such a tool.

The last time the Moroccan spoke to the media, it was to let Arsenal and Chelsea know that his head was for turning – and now he’s extended that to Newcastle. There are some athletes that just should never be allowed near a journalist; LeBron James is one, Mario Balotelli is another, and Taraabt is getting very close to being on that list.

‘I helped QPR win promotion but they will not offer me a better contract. They say I am already on big wages. They want me to stay four years on the same terms. But I don’t want to sign for four years then after one year I am going to be back in the Championship. No disrespect, but if we keep the same players, it will be very difficult to stay in the Premier League when you are playing Man United and Chelsea. I understand that QPR have changed my life. People had almost forgotten me when I joined from Tottenham. But I don’t think they are being fair to me. People say Newcastle will be good for me, that the fans love players like me. It is fantastic to play in front of 50,000 supporters every week. I do not need one of the very big clubs at this stage.’

So within one paragraph, you’ve thrown your current team under the bus, you’ve admitted that you’d see Newcastle as nothing more than a stepping stone, and you’ve displayed the insatiable money-lust that is destroying the game.

Maybe this is an over-reaction, but this kind of behaviour seems more prevalent than ever before in football. Players now seem to think that it’s suddenly alright to demand a move to ‘a bigger club’ whenever they feel like it. The fans buy the season-tickets, the shirts, and the commemorative DVDs that allow players to drink champagne, drive Ferraris, and not have to ever do a proper day’s work – where is the loyalty? At what point did the players start thinking that they were above the fans?

QPR don’t need the revenue from selling Adel Taarabt, so he should be made to see out his contract. Let him train with the youth team for four years, or until he learns to play for the fans that bankroll his existence.

Somebody, somewhere, has to set a strong precedent against this kind of behaviour – modern football needs to slap itself.

Just in case anyone mistakes you for having written the above:

http://thepremierleagueowl.com/2011/06/19/adel-taarabt-patronises-newcastle-angers-qpr-and-makes-no-new-friends/

[paulmason]

Thank you,cutting and pasting on a iPhone is a nightmare.

[waterbuffalo]

I have read the stick Taarabt is getting, I am not going to say if he deserves it or not, but I would like to throw my thoughts into it.

We are dealing with a modern day footballer. He doesn't support QPR like us, and to be honest he probably doesn't give a monkeys about the fans or what we think. Like any pro he wants to further his career, level wise and money wise. He doesn't support QPR so why should he feel attached to the club? YES there is proper ways to get a move, not like what he is doing at the moment talking to papers etc, but to be fair to the boy he is trying to do what is best for him finacially and the level he wants to be playing at. If you thought you was under paid at work or not furthering your career, and another big company would offer you more would you want a move?

Now I am not defending him, as he should let his footy do the talking for a move, but Adel, like all flair players need to be centre of attention, and I think his comments are attention seeking. "look at me, im on the big stage now" "chelsea, man u, take notice of me please" etc etc.

Football is no longer in the 80's 90's where players get testimonials for being at a club for 10 years. In this day and age, the modern footballer is money comes first! Look at last season, Wayne Rooney held Man U to ransom for a bumper pay rise, Luka Modric is doing it at the moment to Spurs, the list goes on.

If Adel goes I would be gutted because at the moment he is our only hope in the prem, because as he said (which he shouldn't of) with our current squad it will be a long long season for us. If he stays, he needs to knuckle down and prove footballing wise he deserves the chance to grace Europes Elite.

he can get all the attention he wants
with 22 assists and 19 goals, without him ,
we would not even smell the playoff spots.
He doesn't have to prove anything. 6 or 7 other QPR players do.

[waterbuffalo]

swap any reference to AT, to the modern day footballer.

Oh Adel Taarabt, you are such a tool.

The last time the Moroccan spoke to the media, it was to let Arsenal and Chelsea know that his head was for turning – and now he’s extended that to Newcastle. There are some athletes that just should never be allowed near a journalist; LeBron James is one, Mario Balotelli is another, and Taraabt is getting very close to being on that list.

‘I helped QPR win promotion but they will not offer me a better contract. They say I am already on big wages. They want me to stay four years on the same terms. But I don’t want to sign for four years then after one year I am going to be back in the Championship. No disrespect, but if we keep the same players, it will be very difficult to stay in the Premier League when you are playing Man United and Chelsea. I understand that QPR have changed my life. People had almost forgotten me when I joined from Tottenham. But I don’t think they are being fair to me. People say Newcastle will be good for me, that the fans love players like me. It is fantastic to play in front of 50,000 supporters every week. I do not need one of the very big clubs at this stage.’

So within one paragraph, you’ve thrown your current team under the bus, you’ve admitted that you’d see Newcastle as nothing more than a stepping stone, and you’ve displayed the insatiable money-lust that is destroying the game.

Maybe this is an over-reaction, but this kind of behaviour seems more prevalent than ever before in football. Players now seem to think that it’s suddenly alright to demand a move to ‘a bigger club’ whenever they feel like it. The fans buy the season-tickets, the shirts, and the commemorative DVDs that allow players to drink champagne, drive Ferraris, and not have to ever do a proper day’s work – where is the loyalty? At what point did the players start thinking that they were above the fans?

QPR don’t need the revenue from selling Adel Taarabt, so he should be made to see out his contract. Let him train with the youth team for four years, or until he learns to play for the fans that bankroll his existence.

Somebody, somewhere, has to set a strong precedent against this kind of behaviour – modern football needs to slap itself.

paulmason, when you post something that makes sense wake me up. I won't hold my breath. You sound like a guy who got dumped by his bride at the altar. "Youth team"??? --Really? Get laid, son, you need it.

[Ginger Ninja]

paulmason, when you post something that makes sense wake me up. I won't hold my breath. You sound like a guy who got dumped by his bride at the altar. "Youth team"??? --Really? Get laid, son, you need it.

whats with the hostility? not just on this thread but on others too. you're obviously a very angry man...maybe its you who needs to get laid? is that why you're angry?

[Stanley]

whats with the hostility? not just on this thread but on others too. you're obviously a very angry man...maybe its you who needs to get laid? is that why you're angry?

...and they weren't even Paul's words