Irish Diamond wrote:It brings up the age-old question, then, Woody: should a footballing captain (and, regardless of your alliance, it is hard to find a better one on the pitch) be judged for matters off it. Gazza, Best, Charlie George, Onandi Lowe, Billy Turley, Beckham, Roy Keane etc. etc.... all great players (in their respective arenas) with controversy off the pitch. Yet still exceptional (again, in their respective fields - I am not lightly comparing Georgie B to Billy T) players.
WOODY, genuine question (not trying to trick you, just want your opinion): after today's game, if Rooney had a background of (for example) 'alleged racism' and crime in his family (remember Terry's mother?), would you still be singing his praises? I think JT is a rather easy targer considering your (and other non-CFC fans) allegiance.
I am not being partisan with Rooney. I think the armband would do him good...... but Strikers don't really make good captains. Rio is flawed and rarely fit, Stevie G is flawed, but maybe should as second in command take over.
As for JT, he was the only Cheskie player I really and truly admired, then came the 'black monkey' allegations and the Terry family inherent alleged loathing of ethnic groups. This latest series of incidents just make me cringe. YES, I want us to win the World Cup, and with JT's leadership qualities we could exactly that..................HOWEVER, many football fans can never be persuaded that people like him, bring the game into disrepute, but would rather turn a blind eye for the sake of winning.
Not my way...............and if we are to believe the media, Cappello and Baldini won't be reaching for their eye patches or Rose Tinted Specs. Lets wait and see what those in power have to say and/or sanction when they meet on Thursday.
