Greetings;
I first need to address the rumor about Marko “Scissorhands” Arnautovic, coming back, or if you prefer “Freddy Kruger” Arnautovic? …… this isn’t a joking matter….. silly season or not…. “Et Tu, Moysie?” (Best I could do)…. :))
I’m not even gonna accept “pragmatism”, as an excuse to consider bringing back that poisonous snake into the boot room of one of the most unified teams this club has seen in the PL era, with perhaps 3 exceptions that I could maybe think of…… sure, he scored goals for us….. when he could be bothered, or not banned for elbowing the WRONG player in retaliation for an elbowing incident. Then, he comes back, wins most of us over, however, my goodness, the issues he created where there were none made a bunch of rich kids who spread falsehoods for kicks look like a bunch of adults.
Before I go too far, and become more misunderstood than I already am, ;)) folks….. this is part a comedy, part cautionary message for us to let him (Arnie) stay in China, please? (This, I am serious about). I am finally at odds with David Moyes about something, however, taking out how I feel as a supporter, and if I truly trust in Moyes, I should give it a chance, because, I could always be wrong, however, in this particular situation, I just don’t think he brings the right mindset, he’s been out of the PL for 2 years, and, as far as loyalty, of course, I know it’s not 1975 anymore, but the man is shady, to say the least.
When one pairs this with the fact that we have needed multiple strikers since Jesus was caught cuttin’ school with Pontius Pilate (look for the clever motif, you literary, and punctuation critics…..) ;)) we need a striker/s who can stay fit from Nov-March. (I Love Antonio, but his hamstrings are gonna just get worse as he ages, it seems like once November hits, it’s a matter of time before he needs some rest, and Arnie would be perfect, if he wasn’t such a disruption.
I guess I wish we would just look younger, and it’s stuff like this that gets folks all worked up, and, in unnecessary arguments with their fellow brothers and sisters in Iron, because, no doubt, some would probably take him back, especially those with more Machiavellian tendencies thinking that the “ends would justify the means…..” well the “end” in this case would be the annihilation of the harmony and morale amongst the current troops who ALL are trying to do their best for the gaffer and the Crest.
I wish I could verify that it’s “hard to believe”, even after the “knifing” that Arnie gave everyone who gives a hang about West Ham United, that folks would take him back. I’d rather roll the dice with another Championship top scorer, try to teach Holland how to be a CF, or for the short term, hang in there with Haller, at least Haller is a stand up fella, and, he may, just MAY be better in the Cup ties, (which, if we get as far as the quarters or semis and he’s a factor, he’s worth more in the summer, no? Add all this that with the fact that goals do come from all over the pitch, especially from Soucek) there’s no need for such extremism!! :-)
Seriously, folks, throwing him into this tight knit squad would only pull it loose, however, where I’m most surprised, and only is even giving it a chance, is Moyes, cos so far, he’s done right by the club. The difference, is Marko did not.
You see, I could care less where Arnie is, I tend to write off those who stab me in the back, sometimes in disturbing ways…. and, I do loathe the waste of skin. A pure sociopath whose competition for a signature that summer I believe was either Traore, or maybe Bats???
(Daz, you know everything about everything……. who could we have bought who’d have brought as much production as Arnautovic, yet may still be here due to better character?….. I’m sure you have an opinion???) ;)) Seriously, who or where else could we have spent the Marko cash, and done just as well, if not better, without his psycho drama. (I’m a prat, Nigel?) ;))
Now, with the hope that another full time shutdown can be averted, Moyes comes to his senses, and the more I edit, the more I realize I should let you go on about who the best 20 we should take back up to, yes Greater Manchester!!! (it’s been either there or Yorkshire lately) to take on Stockport.
I’d like to think that with enough rest, and enough players showing promise as good starters, and good super subs, we can field a solid squad to take, with the perfect mix of vets, soldiers and youth…. AND, come back to see out the rest of the first half of the campaign with 6 pts outta 2 from Burnley and Brom?!?! I mean, I know about the banana peels, and, I try to NEVER underestimate ANYONE, however, this year, based on all there’s overall team performances? I’d would HOPE for 3 wins on the trot in the league and 6 unbeaten in all comps between our come from behind point against B&HA (they linger like a rotten “Ruby Murray” fart, don’t they?) :)) , A solid nights work on the clean sheet, score-draw from St Mary’s, a very nice win at Goodison, and so on……
(However, this is the top flight, I’d not be surprised with only 2, 3, or 4 pts, especially if any sort of crazy talk is let loose upon the club.)
Look at the official site, which, of course, isn’t the true thermometer, all the time, but how could we be anything but relatively happy right now? Everyone is talking positive, things could always be better, however, It’s not desperate enough to consider Arnie!
Plus, I’m am nervous about sacrificing a very potentially great player in Diop to make the wage, and, with the now “hard to argue” fact that if Haller, is not going to work, why stay? However, what could we get for him now? Then, there is the whole Benny issues, And, still….. the rumors of Arnautovic…….. send chills…….
Embed from Getty ImagesI mean, we can’t always see the knife attack coming, but this would be like inviting a demon into your house, after he home invaded you, did the whole “9” and, “well, he said he wouldn’t pillage and murder my family in front of me, while stealing our souls to be his slaves for eternity, why not?!?!?!”
Where I am of the general consensus that it’s just not working for Seb at West Ham United, giving him the “bums rush” in order to hustle Arnie back would ruin all of the hard work these lads, the gaffer, and the coach staff have toiled so hard for, and would do much less damage than leaving things as is.
So, over to some smiles here, I was OVER THE MOON!!!!! with our win over Everton at Goodison! I’d also like to catch up a bit here, I was thrilled to see Dawud’s photos back on display, David’s always great review, Hamburg, (my favorite columnist, tbh, honestly) And Gav, agree 100% about Manu and Yarmo hopefully accepting the super sub role, (everyone can play an important role). Everybody “done good” ;))
So, once again, I beg pardon for not checking in with the good folks of WHTID in a few…. I’ve been busy trying to make some kind of living, (no need to take an hour to read my problems today, but my God….. I suggest we chill with the 2020 jokes until we see how ’21 shakes out…..believe me…. it can always get worse….),
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bJuDD93JbOw
Anyways….. enough of my “sub par writing”, ;)) There’s plenty to talk about with a huge cup tie upcoming, and who we could REALLY bring in as a CF without destroying the morale, cohesion, and losing a potentially world class CB to fix a problem that could be better addressed in the summer?
I’d like to see who you perceive to be best choice for Stockport. In the meantime, I’ll leave you with a few photos reminding those what good unity there is in the club right now.
Love You All!!
COYI!!!!
Jimmy