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 KAOS  In a tree 16 Aug 18 9.54am |
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This post has been merged from a topic called 'The Wilfried Zaha Thread' by Midlands Eagle Originally posted by Cucking Funt
Moderately interesting article in the Mail that discusses that very subject.... Surprisingly good read from that rag eh! If true, explains a lot ...
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chateauferret  16 Aug 18 10.56am |
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This post has been merged from a topic called 'The Wilfried Zaha Thread' by Midlands Eagle Originally posted by KAOS
Surprisingly good read from that rag eh! If true, explains a lot ... Trying to blame Wilf for not impressing at United when actually the problem was a t*** club and a t*** manager. Usual clutch of moron comments as well.
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 Cucking Funt  Clapham on the Back 16 Aug 18 11.20am |
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This post has been merged from a topic called 'The Wilfried Zaha Thread' by Midlands Eagle Originally posted by chateauferret
Trying to blame Wilf for not impressing at United when actually the problem was a t*** club and a t*** manager. Usual clutch of moron comments as well. More interesting is the time he spent with the England U21s. Puts a different angle on things, if true.
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HKOwen  Hong Kong 16 Aug 18 12.45pm |
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This post has been merged from a topic called 'The Wilfried Zaha Thread' by Midlands Eagle I had a perfect view of the Wilf/Walker battle that day second half. Wilf got nothing from ref for many and various pull backs and obstructions by Walker. Interesting thing was TFM totally owned Sane Originally posted by essetwentyone
You really don’t get it do you?
Responsibility Deficit Disorder is a medical condition. Symptoms include inability to be corrected when wrong, false sense of superiority, desire to share personal info no else cares about, general hubris. It's a medical issue rather than pure arrogance. |
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taylors lovechild  16 Aug 18 12.46pm |
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This post has been merged from a topic called 'The Wilfried Zaha Thread' by Midlands Eagle The media seem to have a dislike/distrust of successful young black players. They seem to conform to barking out stereotypes of them being lazy trouble makers. Sterling has seen much worse than Zaha, but it's not that dissimilar. The stories about Wilf never seem to correspond with what our managers have said and he always comes across as well mannered and caring. Is he a bit arrogant? Of course, but then who wouldn't be with his talent. The other thing is the media seem stuck in the past with the image of a Zaha that is wasteful and inconsistent. How often nowadays do we have a game where he has no impact? They are the exception, unlike maybe three or four years ago. Garth Crooks seems to have him in his team of the week almost every week (although I'm not convinced he actually watches the games).
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| HKOwen Hong Kong 16 Aug 18 12.54pm |
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This post has been merged from a topic called 'The Wilfried Zaha Thread' by Midlands Eagle The media as you call it loves for example Matt Le Tissier who never played for a top club. I don't buy into the Rascist card for STerling and certainly don't want Wilf dragged into that. Lets see who the racist media have as top pundits,,,,, Ian Wright, Thierry Henry, Jermaine Pennant etc etc We even have unitellligible scousers and others so its a level field from where I look I don't know why Ian Wright decided to open a can of worms that had no worms in it Originally posted by taylors lovechild
The media seem to have a dislike/distrust of successful young black players. They seem to conform to barking out stereotypes of them being lazy trouble makers. Sterling has seen much worse than Zaha, but it's not that dissimilar. The stories about Wilf never seem to correspond with what our managers have said and he always comes across as well mannered and caring. Is he a bit arrogant? Of course, but then who wouldn't be with his talent. The other thing is the media seem stuck in the past with the image of a Zaha that is wasteful and inconsistent. How often nowadays do we have a game where he has no impact? They are the exception, unlike maybe three or four years ago. Garth Crooks seems to have him in his team of the week almost every week (although I'm not convinced he actually watches the games).
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| taylors lovechild 16 Aug 18 1.13pm |
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This post has been merged from a topic called 'The Wilfried Zaha Thread' by Midlands Eagle Originally posted by HKOwen
The media as you call it loves for example Matt Le Tissier who never played for a top club. I don't buy into the Rascist card for STerling and certainly don't want Wilf dragged into that. Lets see who the racist media have as top pundits,,,,, Ian Wright, Thierry Henry, Jermaine Pennant etc etc We even have unitellligible scousers and others so its a level field from where I look I don't know why Ian Wright decided to open a can of worms that had no worms in it Matt Le Tissier is a pretty old example. He retired 15 years ago.
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| Stuk Top half 16 Aug 18 1.40pm |
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This post has been merged from a topic called 'The Wilfried Zaha Thread' by Midlands Eagle Originally posted by Cucking Funt
Moderately interesting article in the Mail that discusses that very subject.... Cheers, wouldn't have read that without you posting it. Puts it in a bit more context, if true as you say. Edited by Stuk (16 Aug 2018 1.41pm)
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| southnorwoodhill 16 Aug 18 1.50pm |
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This post has been merged from a topic called 'The Wilfried Zaha Thread' by Midlands Eagle Slightly different tangent, but from my experience going way back, players with natural talent have always been maligned by the gutter press - I think of the likes of Stanley Bowles, Alan Hudson, Matt Le Tissier, Glenn Hoddle etc.
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 Hrolf The Ganger 16 Aug 18 2.04pm |
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This post has been merged from a topic called 'The Wilfried Zaha Thread' by Midlands Eagle Originally posted by taylors lovechild
Matt Le Tissier is a pretty old example. He retired 15 years ago.
The sports media bend over backward to promote all things minority and or female. What media have you been looking at?
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| Rudi Hedman Caterham 16 Aug 18 2.29pm |
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This post has been merged from a topic called 'The Wilfried Zaha Thread' by Midlands Eagle Originally posted by HKOwen
I had a perfect view of the Wilf/Walker battle that day second half. Wilf got nothing from ref for many and various pull backs and obstructions by Walker. Interesting thing was TFM totally owned Sane I think Wilf was thrown into the advertising hoardings while off balance on one leg in that 2nd half about 18 yards from the corner flag. That cheating cvnt Walker was allowed to, by the cvnt ref, get away with his sh1t defending because without it he would’ve been beaten and everyone knew it. It was worse than Bournemouth and Huddersfield. The recent discussions on this match are embarrassing.
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| Palace in the Blood 16 Aug 18 4.54pm |
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This post has been merged from a topic called 'The Wilfried Zaha Thread' by Midlands Eagle The media want to sell newspapers and will often put a slant on stories that promotes to their readers perceived views. Racism exists in our society so we can never be sure that this does not pervade media comments. However there is a danger that any criticism of a black player will be perceived as racist rather than his performance on pitch. Sterling's performances for England in World Cup were perceived as not good by the public and he did not show the talent he unbdoutably has. His tattoo of a gun was jumped upon by the media and the same papers that were critical have mentioned his new tattoo in more favorable terms. Is this criticism racist? A lot has been said about Wilf and his Man U experience. It is quite clear that he did not impress and that may be for a variety of reasons. United have had a number of sucessful black players over the years. There were comments attributed to senior players about his attitude etc. The Wilf that returned was short of confidence and The most common criticsm (from Ian Wright if I remember) was lack of end product and consistency. I think these were factors in why he lost his England Place. I don't remember him impressing on his 2 England caps. He has developed greatly over the last few years. He has developed consistency and end product together with a more mature attitude. He is now is probably one of the best if not the best player to wear a Palace shirt. I certainly think he is a loss to England and I do think Gareth Southgate tried to change his mind
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