Just a point I want to clear up, as it's been winding me up for a couple of days now.
Javier Mascherano.
Yes he had a very good game on Saturday, but it was his third game FFS. People on here are saying we should sell Alonso as we don't need him anymore, putting Javier down as the first name on the team sheet, and generally getting too excited about the lad. Yes, he seems to have a lot of potential, but until I see performances like Saturday's week in week out I'm not gonna go OTT & start singing from the rooftops about him. I can be perfectly honest here, and I think most people if they were honest would have to say the same. Last year I'd heard of a player called Mascherano, but couldn't tell you anything about him. I saw this lad in the World Cup, where he had a blinder, and the press said this is hopw he plays at club level. As I don't watch the Brazilian league I had to take their word for it. He then signed for West Ham, along with his friend Mr Tevez, and I thought 'I don't know how the f#ck they've managed it, but they've got a lovely deal there'. Since then he has done sweet FA. People will point to his lack of playing time, but Pardew & Curbishley are both good managers, if he was impressing that much in training he would've been in the team.
So why do people keep banging on about him so much? Is it because he had a good World Cup (5 games)? Or because the press told you he's good? Or maybe it's cos he's good on Championship Manager?
Don't take this as a major criticism of Mascherano, I do believe he can be a good player, and I'm encouraged by his performances in a red shirt so far. I just can't understand people saying things like 'Now we've got Mascherano who shall we sell?'. Personally I will need to see a lot more proof of his talent & suitability before I start making statements like that.
P.S. I also feel the same way about Tevez, did well in Brazil by all accounts, yet to prove himself over here, doesn't deserve the plaudits he's getting on this forum.
« Last Edit: Apr 03, 2007 01:18:17 pm by EddieC »
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