Re: Bundesliga 2006/2007
a. I don't disagree with him owing them a lot, but the way they've acted is fairly disrespectful to him. He's not some kid, he's a professional, to be told stop complaining or I'll get angry isn't exactly meeting those expectations. Plus, how many years til he pays off his debt to the club?
b. Owen's clearly too nice and too professional to put his own desires ahead of Bayern's, unlike Gallas and Diarra, more like Crespo. However, in my opinion this sends the wrong message: Diarra and Gallas (likely) will get what they want, whereas Crespo spent a year in England when he didn't want to be there, and so will Hargreaves.
c. I agree Bayern are in pole position, but they've not handled things well. What message does it send to young players thinking of joining that basically, you will have no rights as a player. Makes me wonder under what conditions he was kindly asked to sign his contract extension! Ruud clearly saw something he didn't like in Germany, United wanted him to go that way, but they honoured the players wishes instead.
Rentalkid said:a) Hargreaves has a contract and he owes Uli Hoeness a lot, said that himself couple of days ago, so why is everybody mad at Hoeness and Rummenigge? They have absolutely every right to act this way
b) Owen NEVER said he wouldn't want to play for Bayern anymore if that deal wouldn't be closed. (If he had that would disqualify him as a person in my opinion and I'd be fine if he left for good.)
c) He wants to play in Englad "sometime" and he will, but most likely not this year. Fact is Bayern is in the "pole position" in this situation.
a. I don't disagree with him owing them a lot, but the way they've acted is fairly disrespectful to him. He's not some kid, he's a professional, to be told stop complaining or I'll get angry isn't exactly meeting those expectations. Plus, how many years til he pays off his debt to the club?
b. Owen's clearly too nice and too professional to put his own desires ahead of Bayern's, unlike Gallas and Diarra, more like Crespo. However, in my opinion this sends the wrong message: Diarra and Gallas (likely) will get what they want, whereas Crespo spent a year in England when he didn't want to be there, and so will Hargreaves.
c. I agree Bayern are in pole position, but they've not handled things well. What message does it send to young players thinking of joining that basically, you will have no rights as a player. Makes me wonder under what conditions he was kindly asked to sign his contract extension! Ruud clearly saw something he didn't like in Germany, United wanted him to go that way, but they honoured the players wishes instead.