What is it with fans these days criticizing some of our own players when uncalled for? I can understand showing hatred to Bosingwa because he does absolutely nothing to convince us otherwise. But what about Kalou? Why is it some of you can't stand him? Well, he plays for the team, he creates chances for the team, he scores, he generously comes on as a sub when called without complaining like Malouda, and he has also been playing well lately. But how come, some fans were so loyal to Torres even before he started to regain his form but at the same time quick to judge Kalou and others? Some treat Torres like a legend, but Kalou like dirt. Some worship Torres as though he has been here for a long time and those same people wish Kalou was sold when he has helped us in the past even though he lacked end product at times. Now, I am not being partial to one nor am I against one but rather, trying to piece together a rational summary here.
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Kalou needs to be shown more respect for being
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Ask yourselves this, has Torres helped us more or has Kalou? I would say Kalou by a mile, though Torres is slowly paying back now. But what I don't seem to understand is how we can be so loyal to a player who has failed to live up to the expectations in his first year, but absolutely despise a squad player who has helped us a lot? I don't think even a psychologist can answer that. Not only would you despise him, but also change your perspective on Kalou from game to game. Same with Mikel. When he had a poor first half of the season, fans wanted him out. But now that he has been having a strong second half, we are all praising him. Well, it's not just that he has been playing well at the moment, it's also that some of us have started to realize his abilities only now for a young lad. Hope you get the difference here. Back to the original debate, you stood behind Torres when he was poor, you back him when he is in form. But you lashed out at Kalou and Mikel when they were poor but praise them at their best. Well, I think that's harsh and completely unfair.
Honestly, had Kalou been receiving the same loyalty shown to Torres, he would be performing consistently well by now. Dont you think so? Also, the emotional pressure of Torres being a £50m buy and failing to live up to his price tag must have had an effect on us fans too and hence the endless loyalty and affection. That's the only explanation I can come up with for the endless support he had been receiving when he was poor. Not that it's bad, but it's puzzling.
Lastly, endless loyalty is good but let us try and show that same loyalty to every player as it would reflect a happier Chelsea family. And for the sake of the club, back the team as a unit and not individually. Back originality too, not just newbies. Remember the past, not just the present. This applies to me as well as I speak from my past mistakes. So, please don't call me a hypocrite. I have the rights to question a player when he hasn't been impressive just like you do, but I have never and never will abuse a player who has given us so much during crucial times.
I love you Kalou and I for one, absolutely love your dribbles when you cut in.
Now...about Bosingwa, it really is a different matter all together. Honestly.
Nonetheless, I hope you get my point from this article. This is my opinion and my opinion only, I am not trying to change anybody's view here, but just being reasonable is all. Feel free to leave your opinions in the comments section below.
Thanks for taking the time to read this.
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2 comments:
I think torres is shit he needs to be sold now its almost 1.5years with chelsea and he has to go and be replaced with a better finisher
CUA i have to disagree with you on some points, Torres is a new player still and all players at chelsea (in my lifetime) have always been well received and supported, shevchenko and kezman particularly. The deal with kalou is hes been with us for nearly 6 years now and when he started he too got the time and support all our players have got, but like with torres patience is starting to wear thin, i personally think its time to cash in on torres, hes shown promise but for 50 mil i want more than promise, kalou although he was only 5 mil roughly he has had time at chelsea to develope into a top class player, hes had top managers and top football and footballers around him to help that developement, and lets all be brutally honest, he is not a chelsea player, id say top 10 premier league standard not top 4 or even top 6. he has moments of quality and lets be honest again, LUCK, but every footballer needs that, but on a week in week out basis he lacks basic consistency and quality, mikel might have a bad game but his quality is always there. i agree completely with bosingwa too hes as turd as kalou. ill summarise now, kalou is not a chelsea standard player, who gives the ball away far too easily and is far too weak to be at our club and people have a right to be frustrated, hes been at the club long enough for everyone to demand performances, he might come up with a vital goal on occaision but THAT IS ALL HE DOES. he needs to be part of the mass overhaul this summer along with malouda drogba bosingwa essien (if we can find a suitable replacement) and dare i say Torres, what a shame that would be but time is running out for him too.
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