What does the BP Oil Spill, the current economy in the US and the fall of AIG have in common? At some point Michael Carrick has been blamed with having some part in them all. Carrick has been the scapegoat for many United fans for the past few years, but in the past few weeks he has been immense (in my view) for United. So to nominate him would be harsh, instead for his “assist” on Toure’s goal I am just going to let it pass. This week has seen peaks and troughs for my team, but there was plenty of controversy and embarrassment in soccer this week. Have a gander at what I have to say and let me colm@soccerbanter.org know if you think I missed somebody or feel free to leave a comment below, need a bit of banter from our readers.
Bolton Wanderers – losing at Wembley is tough mentally and physically, but Bolton was embarrassed the other day. I like Owen Coyle, but his men just didn’t show up in their biggest game of the season. To lose 5-0 in a cup semi-final is a complete disgrace and they deserve every inch of this nomination. SO I am going to hazard a guess at the weekly wage of all Bolton players - $ 2million per week (saves $4million).
Paul Scholes – I assume Scholesy was thinking, “I have to do something memorable in my last Manchester derby, I wanna go out with a bang!” You would think the Ginger Prince would bang in a winning goal. No, our boy, who has Xavi and Fabregas drooling over the career the boy has had, decides to do what Scholesy doesn’t do best – tackle. A deserved red card and the fact that United had to play with ten men went some way to losing to ciddy.. (PS, it’s not time to take down the banner just yet!). The wee genius earns about $175,000 per week (saves $250,000).
Paul Scholes – I assume Scholesy was thinking, “I have to do something memorable in my last Manchester derby, I wanna go out with a bang!” You would think the Ginger Prince would bang in a winning goal. No, our boy, who has Xavi and Fabregas drooling over the career the boy has had, decides to do what Scholesy doesn’t do best – tackle. A deserved red card and the fact that United had to play with ten men went some way to losing to ciddy.. (PS, it’s not time to take down the banner just yet!). The wee genius earns about $175,000 per week (saves $250,000).
Kuban Krasnodar – So this team in the topflight of the Russian League decided to go old school with terminating a player’s contract. I thought I was reading about Rocky v Ivan Drago in the old Soviet Republic. They literally beat the living daylights out of a Montenegro soccer player, Nikola Nikezic, so he would cancel his contract. Nikezic explained that he received a 20 minute beating by two men in the club’s offices. The Russian FA said there was no evidence of physical pressure but the contract was cancelled on the wrong terms. I bet Aiden McGeady is currently quaking in his boots! Fined $70,000 (saves $140,000).
Arsene Wenger – I don’t know how long Arsene has been in the game in England, but come on sir, you know it’s not over until the referee blows that final whistle. He then complains to Dogleash, who’s team has just conceded a penalty in the 8th minute of injury time, thus is elated at getting the reward of another penalty in the 100th minute. Dogleash then tells Wenger in no uncertain terms to “urinate off”. Now Arsene when things don’t go your way, you need to take it so o let Dogleash have his moment. I admit I’ve never been happier to see a dirty scouse goal! Arsene you get the final nomination for constantly moaning. Fined $100,000 (saves $200,000)
Arsene Wenger – I don’t know how long Arsene has been in the game in England, but come on sir, you know it’s not over until the referee blows that final whistle. He then complains to Dogleash, who’s team has just conceded a penalty in the 8th minute of injury time, thus is elated at getting the reward of another penalty in the 100th minute. Dogleash then tells Wenger in no uncertain terms to “urinate off”. Now Arsene when things don’t go your way, you need to take it so o let Dogleash have his moment. I admit I’ve never been happier to see a dirty scouse goal! Arsene you get the final nomination for constantly moaning. Fined $100,000 (saves $200,000)
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