I gave up on him the instant he bit someone a third time.2 times?Ok.He was generally booed but I saw an honest man that would say sorry everytime he knocked someone.I didnĀ“t feel I was seeing a dishonest person,a dirty player,someone you couldnĀ“t respect.He seemed an honest guy,a good lad who for whatever reason had bitten 2 human beings on the pitch.That and the fact that in his relatively short stay here he got on my football top 10 list as one of the most talented and passionate players I have ever seen.I donĀ“t think I have actually seen another player perform like that on a pitch,dance that way inside the box,beside the line.And play with such a fire inside,desire,hunger.A truly fascinating player to watch,technically,but his commitment...beautiful.
Then Brazil happened and it just became indefensible.The negativity of it all was affecting the club now,not just the player,and supporting him after a third time would have been shameful.The thing I most love about this club is itĀ“s integrity,itĀ“s honesty.How we donĀ“t base our team around money,or spend on a player that does not reflect the values of the club even if he could boost us (IĀ“m getting idealistic here now).Sticking with him,knowing what he had done,because of what he could do for us,would have truly been a dark spot for us.All of this added to the fact that he had tried to leave for Arsenal before and he wanted to go to Barcelona concluded in "thanks for everything but see ya" for me.
So yes,I miss his talent and moreso because of our situation ever since his departure,but considering the controversy and the fact he never really wanted to stay here,no,not really.
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