Season scapegoats - Who's your pick
Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 5:09 pm
After losing Zenden at the end of last season we seem to be having trouble finding this seasons scapegoat for any bad performances.We just seem to have too many to pick from this season with no outstanding candidate. Heres my runners and riders :-
Pennant :- ruined his chances by playing well so far this season, but any loss of form and he will soon be back among the favourites
Crouch :- He's tall and lanky, hasn't played much, seems to have an attitude problem and with Torres sparkling so far this season may struggle for games. Good early season runner for scapegoat.
Sissoko :- Can't pass a ball five yards, is never going to improve at his age, doesn't score enough goals etc etc. Would be one of the favourites but for his goal and performance against Sunderland.
Kuyt :- Early season favourite, can't score, too slow, offers no goal threat. Looked well set for the job of scapegoat until he blew it by scoring a couple of goals against Toulouse.
Riise :- Can't pass, master at the aimless boot upfield and the hopefull blast over the bar. Always out of position when fullback and can't beat a man or cross a ball when played further forward. Arbeloa playing so well has placed Riise firmly as second favourite.(until another Riise blast finds the net anyway)
Veronin :- My preseason tip for the job. Ruined his chances by playing well and worse still scoring too frequently. May come with a late run if the goals dry up.
Alonso :- Too slow, doesn't play well with Gerrard, plays too deep and he's too easy to take out of the game. Only seems interested when we play in the cups, and Mascherano is newer faster and better. All he can do is pass.
Benayoun :- Been given the benefit of the doubt up to now, but a few more lackluster performances could see him in there with a chance.
Benitez :- A couple more disappointing games or strange team selections could see our esteemed manager becoming the scapegoat for our teams results. Has seemingly little chance at the moment but if the results dont go our way expect a few "lost the plot" and it "was all Rafa's fault" to spread through the post game analysis.
My tip for scapegoat of the season has to be Crouch. He looks different and with last seasons goals seemingly forgotten and Torres and Veronin scoring at the moment, things arn't looking too good for our biggest player.
Pennant :- ruined his chances by playing well so far this season, but any loss of form and he will soon be back among the favourites
Crouch :- He's tall and lanky, hasn't played much, seems to have an attitude problem and with Torres sparkling so far this season may struggle for games. Good early season runner for scapegoat.
Sissoko :- Can't pass a ball five yards, is never going to improve at his age, doesn't score enough goals etc etc. Would be one of the favourites but for his goal and performance against Sunderland.
Kuyt :- Early season favourite, can't score, too slow, offers no goal threat. Looked well set for the job of scapegoat until he blew it by scoring a couple of goals against Toulouse.
Riise :- Can't pass, master at the aimless boot upfield and the hopefull blast over the bar. Always out of position when fullback and can't beat a man or cross a ball when played further forward. Arbeloa playing so well has placed Riise firmly as second favourite.(until another Riise blast finds the net anyway)
Veronin :- My preseason tip for the job. Ruined his chances by playing well and worse still scoring too frequently. May come with a late run if the goals dry up.
Alonso :- Too slow, doesn't play well with Gerrard, plays too deep and he's too easy to take out of the game. Only seems interested when we play in the cups, and Mascherano is newer faster and better. All he can do is pass.
Benayoun :- Been given the benefit of the doubt up to now, but a few more lackluster performances could see him in there with a chance.
Benitez :- A couple more disappointing games or strange team selections could see our esteemed manager becoming the scapegoat for our teams results. Has seemingly little chance at the moment but if the results dont go our way expect a few "lost the plot" and it "was all Rafa's fault" to spread through the post game analysis.
My tip for scapegoat of the season has to be Crouch. He looks different and with last seasons goals seemingly forgotten and Torres and Veronin scoring at the moment, things arn't looking too good for our biggest player.