by maximus » Fri Jun 17, 2005 10:33 am
Mick, with the complexities of negotiating a multio million pound deal, IMO there is only so much either party can say.
However as you well know, nothing ever surprises us in football, and as the hysteria of the CL final settles down, the reality for SG will surface again. Personally I really do not see his problem, he has won every trophy at club level bar the premier league, he is still 23/24 if he was to sign a five year deal he needs to ask himself the question, can I win the Premier league within the next 5 years? IMO the answer is ABSOLUTELY, that is not the opinion of a biased rose tinted spectacled reds supporter that is genuine reality when you look at the foundations being laid, Alonso, SG, Garcia, Carra, Risse, Finnan, Cisse and Morro with a couple of good additions, believe me that is the hallmark of a world class side.
If he goes to Real Madrid/Chelsea, whoever will he be treated like a god, like he is here? I doubt it. God knows he has not played his best this season, he has admitted it himself, my guess is because of the continued speculation surrounding his future yet we are all treating him like god. As a a contrary example, Kewell is getting stick big style (maybe quite rightly so??) and the lad may well have a case for being genuinely injured and his consequent lacklustre performances?? who knows, I suppose because he's not a local lad and all that stands for.
You can bet your bottom dollar SG is constantly speaking to Fat Frank, Dippy Beckham, Metal Mickey and co. and like any other job they are all talking about how great it is where they are blah, blah, blah.
Is it money? potentially being offered £100K per week improved deal, how much more can he earn? £120k per week, 150k? where does it stop? Is that really the problem? No my guess is, he is a young lad and really does not know what he wants, he is trying to please everyone, the fans, his family and himself.
Stevie make your mind up soon lad, because long term this will not do you or your career any favours, you were let off the hook this season with many poor performances (admitted by your very self), because of who you are, what you stand for within this club and your performance in the Attaturk stadium. However you cannot fool us forever. Stop talking to Fat Frank, Dippy Becks and Metal Mickey and speak to someone a bit more closer to home, you know the bit of granite that sits in between you and the goalkeeper......................Thats right JAMIE CARRAGHER the shining beacon within this great, great club at this moment in time.
YNWA