Quote Originally Posted by noel View Post
It seems the ambition for the modern sportsperson (footballers in particular) is to only talk in fillers and cliches. Obviously, we have a lot of respect for them, they'll be there or thereabouts by the end of the end. Obviously, I was so pleased with today's performance, it shows we've got a great team spirit and on our day we can give anyone a game. I'm just trying to do my best for the team and hope to keep injury free...

Whilst i completely agree, the media have to take a lot of the blame...

They clamour for controversial and maverick comments. Yet when anybody says anything remotely interesting or controversial, they are absolutely lambasted for it in the press.

Its little wonder that any kind of independent comment is coached out of them by their clubs etc.