by Cool Hand Luke » Thu May 25, 2006 9:35 pm
Well I never fancied the signing of Fernando Morientes from the start, just felt that he would struggle with the nature of the Premiership, but never doubted his quality. He has exceptional movement, he can use 2 feet beautifully, excellent at attacking corners and crosses, awareness, passing and is very intelligent. But he just doesn’t enjoy physical contact, wants too much time on the ball, too many touches, etc.
He was poor in his first 6 months, but it was hard due to him being new at the club and not having played much football for 6 months, getting injuries and being cup tied for the Champions League meant he couldn’t get a run of games, and the team wasn’t playing well either. He got his head down, improved his English, got a full pre-season under his belt and deservedly started as a first team player at the start of the season, he got an extended run in the team but it became clear that he would never produce for us. A move back to Spain and a footballing side is just what he needs, I am confident he will go back and be an excellent signing for Valencia.
The positive out of this is that at least we know Rafa is different to Houllier. Houllier stuck by clear failures for too long and refused to admit his mistakes. Even though Morientes was one of Rafa’s favourites he still sold him because it was clear he wasnt going to cut it here, Rafa made a mistake, every manager does, but more importantly he accepted it and is rectifying it. He swallowed his pride and we made a loss, but I’m happy that he didn’t show any blind faith.
Thank you Fernando Morientes, you gave it your all both off and on the pitch, but unfortunately it didn’t work out, good luck for the future.
i think yes what about you