What a chunt

Goat · December 4, 2012

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20593841

Ex-South Africa captain Pienaar, who plays for Everton, retired from internationals in October after telling coach Gordon Igesund he was "physically struggling to balance the demands of playing in England with the number of games required by South Africa".

"It is time now for players to be proud of their own nations. The gentlemen we are talking about, they are megastars now as a direct result of the contribution of their national associations," he said.

"For them to disclaim their own national associations, their own country, it is something we cannot smile about. It is a pity they have decided that way.

"I would say to [Steven Pienaar], he must remember that he came from the ghettos in South Africa and he became a national player because the South African FA identified him and developed him to be where he was. He would not have gone to England unless he had some international caps.

"I hope he is listening to me. My plea is for him to reconsider and join the national team."

Accuses players of being selfish, then says they should play for selfish reasons.

Utter bellwhiff.

Woolly Blue · December 4, 2012

MoutsGoat said:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20593841

Ex-South Africa captain Pienaar, who plays for Everton, retired from internationals in October after telling coach Gordon Igesund he was "physically struggling to balance the demands of playing in England with the number of games required by South Africa".

"It is time now for players to be proud of their own nations. The gentlemen we are talking about, they are megastars now as a direct result of the contribution of their national associations," he said.

"For them to disclaim their own national associations, their own country, it is something we cannot smile about. It is a pity they have decided that way.

"I would say to [Steven Pienaar], he must remember that he came from the ghettos in South Africa and he became a national player because the South African FA identified him and developed him to be where he was. He would not have gone to England unless he had some international caps.

"I hope he is listening to me. My plea is for him to reconsider and join the national team."

Accuses players of being selfish, then says they should play for selfish reasons.

Utter bellwhiff.

Just to be awkward, I'd like to find a reason to disagree with you. But, annoyingly, you're 100% right. Pienaar's looking after himself for obvious reasons. The coach belongs in the Bell End at the Etihad.

davek · December 4, 2012

He was probably shooting the likes of Pienaar from the back of a truck 20 years ago, the big Afrikaner [Poor language removed].

Vim Fuego · December 4, 2012

davek said:
He was probably shooting the likes of Pienaar from the back of a truck 20 years ago, the big Afrikaner [Poor language removed].

Haha, I emitted a proper chortle there !

Deleted member 28206 · December 4, 2012

davek said:
He was probably shooting the likes of Pienaar from the back of a truck 20 years ago, the big Afrikaner [Poor language removed].

Millionaire footballers?

chicoazul · December 4, 2012

davek said:
He was probably shooting the likes of Pienaar from the back of a truck 20 years ago, the big Afrikaner [Poor language removed].

Hahahaha. Is right.

peteblue · December 4, 2012

I can smell a tyre burning........

Elong · December 4, 2012

davek said:
He was probably shooting the likes of Pienaar from the back of a truck 20 years ago, the big Afrikaner [Poor language removed].

Crying here.

canuckblue · December 4, 2012

davek said:
He was probably shooting the likes of Pienaar from the back of a truck 20 years ago, the big Afrikaner [Poor language removed].

"Because you're bleck."
Lethal Weapon II

Reidy's Bottle Of Grecian · December 4, 2012

Pretty certain that it was Ajax that provided everything for him ?

Pienaar was born in Johannesburg, Gauteng. He started his professional career at Ajax Cape Town, some 1,400 kilometres (870 mi) away from his home in Johannesburg. He was brought to the attention of Ajax CT whilst playing for the School of Excellence and was asked to join their youth academy.

Jamo Martinez · December 4, 2012

Dese Sarf Efricins er ul med.

Reidy's Bottle Of Grecian · December 4, 2012

Jamo Martinez said:
Dese Sarf Efricins er ul med.

The original teacher of English to the Saffs and the Kiwis definately shuffled the letter cards as he was reciting the vowels.

Julian Carax · December 5, 2012

MoutsGoat said:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20593841

Ex-South Africa captain Pienaar, who plays for Everton, retired from internationals in October after telling coach Gordon Igesund he was "physically struggling to balance the demands of playing in England with the number of games required by South Africa".

"It is time now for players to be proud of their own nations. The gentlemen we are talking about, they are megastars now as a direct result of the contribution of their national associations," he said.

"For them to disclaim their own national associations, their own country, it is something we cannot smile about. It is a pity they have decided that way.

"I would say to [Steven Pienaar], he must remember that he came from the ghettos in South Africa and he became a national player because the South African FA identified him and developed him to be where he was. He would not have gone to England unless he had some international caps.

"I hope he is listening to me. My plea is for him to reconsider and join the national team."

Accuses players of being selfish, then says they should play for selfish reasons.

Utter bellwhiff.