Why do a lot of you hate Emmanuel Adebayor?
As I sat down to write something on the blog two hours ago, my thoughts immediately went to John Hartson, wondering how come many preferred to talk about Adebayor and his possible Manchester City future.
And I just couldn’t help asking myself where all this Adebayor hatred is coming from. Last week, both Arsene Wenger and Adebayor’s agent – Stephane Courbis – said the player will stay at Arsenal. Now as I said last week, even interviews are to be taken with a pinch of salt during the summer but as far as I know, these two sounded genuine.
So yesterday, when rumours about a possible move to City circulated around, I was surprised how on earth transfer rumours got the upper hand over two interviews in which our boss and his agent said the player will not leave the Arsenal.
Seriously, I’m ashamed to call myself an Arsenal fan after all the hatred against Adebayor I read yesterday, and I wouldn’t be surprised if he leaves as I would never want to stay in a place where I feel unwanted.
I mean come on, whether you like it or not, he still is an Arsenal player and as I said a week or so ago, I hope he stays because with the 2010 World Cup around the corner, he will want to rediscover the form of two years ago so as to take it to Africa.
I understand when a player is criticised when the season is underway for not performing, for not trying, but the season is over. How can you know for sure next season Emmanuel will be as uninterested as he was last season?
And then, you want him to be sold? Ok, but to bring in who? What makes you think a new signing will fit straight away alongside Robin and/or Bendtner? Believe me, Adebayor was NOT the only player who didn’t deliver last season, so the treatment he’s receiving is an absolute disgrace.
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Oh yea one last thing ask any Englishman(arsenal fans alike)what nation they dislike the most,they would probably say the French.You see what point i`m trying to make.
Let’s try not to push this towards racism and again, please try to keep it low friends. Everyone is free to express his opinion. I also don’t agree with those who boo or show the door to our players but no need to be so aggressive.
My view stands: Emmanuel was uninterested last season but firmly believe he will come back strong if he stays. Ultimately, one thing I know for sure: if he really is to leave, at least, don’t sell him to another English Premiership side.
Pink Panther I do agree with you… That is why I mentioned the fact that we can not boo our own players but support them when they are having a bad game…
But the matter is,Adebayor did not want to make any effort… Someone who talks about himself at the third person and compare Milan to Beyonce,is a “toss”(he also had several issues with the Togolese football federation always regarding money)…
He has always pointed out that money was is motivation… So there you go,Man City are paying what he wants and I wish him the best…
If you are willing to choose money over Champions leagues football and recognition,you are (Adebayor) a mercenary… Barry is the same(even thought he had all this talk about playing in Europe…Yeah right!!!)…
They might get in the top 4 this year,that would be a minimum with all the spending they are doing… A minimum…. If they don’t get that far,the coach should sacked…
If Wenger had half of the money,he would do wonderful things…
We need another striker,a DM,another defender and may an utility player… With 25 millions we should be ok.
a bit of a tangent here but id like to wish big John Hartson all the best in his fight with cancer. Shocked that no other Gooner has picked up on what Chris said at the beginning.
The thing is we have stayed for four years without winning a trophy so I dont think it is too much to ask for some passion from our players.
i dont like adebayor because he wants too leave arsenal yet he hasnt really been peforming i agree that he did well the first season when he scored about 30 goals but he hasnt really done anything since then
Now I simply cannot believe how some people can say that adas is one of the best 5 strikers in the world….Have u not been watching anygames lately?I saw comment saying that he is offside because of his predatory instincts?Is that a joke?How can u call lazely walking around from a goalkick and still somehow still be offside predatory instincts?Now I am a African I really cannot wait for him to go..He is LAZY and simply not interested…We shoud never settle for average and people saying that he is world class are blind.Torres ,Ronaldo,Rooney,Drogba they are worldclass season in season out..Not just lucky for one season..Chris you were even very hard on him during the whole season I cannot understand the change of haert?Why will he just become better?For the world cup?Why he has no competition for his spot?He is always the one saying about giving 100% and then he goes and jogs..I am sorry there is no place for that type of attitude.No maybe the fans were a bit harsh bit dam shouldnt this have been a wake up call for him?Instead he just became more lazy and felt sorry for himself.I was never the biggest fan of song but he always gave it his all and look how much he has improved were adas has gone backwards..Those fans that says he is our key to succes are blind and ignorent..
Let’s put it this way. When I saw that goal away at Villareal I thought I’d better have him in my squad than against me
Haha fair enough Chris but u know what I mean one goal wont make him stay in my team…Believe his attitude is toxic..And Adas u can make al the promises in the world unfortunately you never did the talking on the pitch…Now lets get a decent replacement and look foward to what will be an awesome season…Come On Arsenal………..Cannot wait for thomas to be back
Haha o ya chris just a reminder in your season review nr 3 you stated that adas should go so atleast we agree on that then
Digging in my history eh?
Well, it’s also fair to say that 20 days later I said “he may positively surprise us” if he stays. And I still feel like that actually, although all signs show that he may sign for City.
Yes I heard that too… “Adebayor amongst the best 5 strikers in the world” !!! Well on which planet????
He had one season,that is all… James Beattie and others did the same… Where are they now?
As for recruiting Chamakh,why not,but it would be great to add another striker too as well as A defensive mid,another Central Defender and another midfielder,all of experience…
See you later ADE thanks for the good times but i will never forget watching the champions league semi at the emirates when you could not be bothered.
You moaned about trophies and could not be bothered when you had the chance.
Good luck earning the mega bucks at man city – we know thats what you want (money) and not trophies.
Cant wait to see your supossed dream team get spanked – The bubble will burst and you will be worthless. Sorry mate but you have to show heart to be an arsenal player
Your replacement will have a heart and will fight for the cause like RVP Eduardo and Bendtner.
P.s im fat with asthma and i would have tried harder then you that night.
Ciao
Adebayor is worse than Cashley。His behaviour is a disgrace to football。Unfortunately he is one of many such players in the game today，most of whom are queuing up to join city or chelsea。
ade your love for money have already shown on you,last season you asked for money you were given,thith is incoming season you said you will be will be withusf ,out of suddenly you leave for mancity,remeber arsenal make you to be afican best,where you are now you will be a second feeder not aking as you are before,remeber what happen to hleb and flamini the same fate await you too.
for me it really isn’t about hatred toward Ade, but moreso his attitude that it was the fans that caused him to lose form. his display on the pitch was horrid. he had no intention of being at the club last season and wenger fought to keep him. after all that was said and done, his ego got the best of him and now he got his wish. out of all of the clubs that Ade could’ve chosen, his remarks about Man City being a club that is going places just did not add up. it was a move for money and nothing else. i wish him the best of luck, but, Ade may just regret his decision.
Petit did.
Hleb did.
He might, yes
why we all hate him so much can be summed up in a few words …greedy…useless…offside…lazy….moaning……….think that sums it up nicely