Moaners won't be tolerated
Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2009 1:46 pm
http://www.sport.co.uk/news/Football/25 ... ands_.aspx
I wonder if he is talking about Robbie in the bit that is bolded?
Manchester City star Stephen Ireland has warned his teammates that no one is guaranteed a starting XI berth at the club and should they find themselves on the bench or even out of the match day squad, moaning will not be tolerated. Following the glut of arrivals namely Kolo Toure, Emmanuel Adebayor and Gareth Barry from Arsenal and Aston Villa respectively, competition for places is expected to be as fierce as ever, but Ireland suggests only hard work and endeavor coupled with good performances will lead to consistent selection.
Ireland told the club’s official website: ““It's going to be difficult for players at times this season,”
“Some will get upset when they're left out. They will think they should be playing.”
“But people on the bench can either work hard and try to get back in with their football or they can sulk. It's up to them, isn't it?”
“Some people tend to say that they can't do any more to impress the manager. Well they can.”
“Some players may not get in to the team until January but then maybe they'll stay in from then on and be a big influence on the season.”
“Look at Nedum Onuoha last season. That's what he did. But I think I know how these players will respond.”
“The manager will pick the best team for each game and there will be changes, we know that.”
“We have to deal with those decisions like adults and work harder to prove that he was wrong.”
I wonder if he is talking about Robbie in the bit that is bolded?
Manchester City star Stephen Ireland has warned his teammates that no one is guaranteed a starting XI berth at the club and should they find themselves on the bench or even out of the match day squad, moaning will not be tolerated. Following the glut of arrivals namely Kolo Toure, Emmanuel Adebayor and Gareth Barry from Arsenal and Aston Villa respectively, competition for places is expected to be as fierce as ever, but Ireland suggests only hard work and endeavor coupled with good performances will lead to consistent selection.
Ireland told the club’s official website: ““It's going to be difficult for players at times this season,”
“Some will get upset when they're left out. They will think they should be playing.”
“But people on the bench can either work hard and try to get back in with their football or they can sulk. It's up to them, isn't it?”
“Some people tend to say that they can't do any more to impress the manager. Well they can.”
“Some players may not get in to the team until January but then maybe they'll stay in from then on and be a big influence on the season.”
“Look at Nedum Onuoha last season. That's what he did. But I think I know how these players will respond.”
“The manager will pick the best team for each game and there will be changes, we know that.”
“We have to deal with those decisions like adults and work harder to prove that he was wrong.”