Friday, October 19, 2007

A comparison of contrasts

Contrary to conventional wisdom, players' comments from Chelsea and Tottenham suggest that Spurs are the team most likely poised for sustained success in the Premier League.

One needs only compare the public comments of Spurs players to Chelsea's. The rumors are that England captain John Terry is set to follow Mourinho on the way out of Chelsea. Didier Drogba today proclaimed that:
"(Chelsea) know of my desire to leave. I won't go back on this decision... there's something broken with Chelsea."
- Guardian

'(Drogba) wanted to leave Stamford Bridge since the day he arrived'
Contrast these statements with those of Tottenham players. You won't find an ill word spoken of Jol by any of the players. All of the teams leaders have publicly lined up behind the Spurs manager.

Both teams have plenty of talent on their rosters, but these player comments suggest that the two teams are headed in vastly different directions. All of the talent in the world won't amount to anything if the players don't want to win for the manager.

2 comments:

ngb said...

you wouldn't know that Drogba wanted out from watching him play over the weekend, though. Guess he's looking to keep his transfer fee up for January?

Patrick said...

... wonder if that fee would be higher than Berbatov's?