@owlstalk Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Have been reading this morning how because footballers are paid a shedload of money and are professional footballers, that they shouldn't be fragile, shouldn't suffer from lack of confidence, shouldn't have an ego, and shouldn't be fragile. I'd like to know everyone's opinions on this and whether this is the case or not for the Owlstalk readers. Knowing a few professional footballers I'd say that they have seriously fragile personalities (like it or not) and sometimes the smallest things can upset them or get them down They get a lot of positive reinforcement from their management teams and football clubs and even more from fans face to face, or on social networking but that can add to the problem of them being wrapped up in cotton wool a bit... You only have to read Twitter and see the replies to any ex player wishing Sheffield Wednesday luck in their latest game to see 'would be better with you in the side.. can I get a RT for that ?' type nonsense.. Players in my opinion have fragile personalities a lot of the time - regardless of the money they're paid What do you reckon ? Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Distraught! Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 FJ9 - he was a bit fragile! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo hippy Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 they have further to fall then the rest of us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modboy Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 S6 is no place for fragile footballers... think Megson was right in his recruitment strategy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthefish2002 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Even at Sheffield Wednesday level they are paid a lot more money then the average man in the street. If they can't handle it they should go and do another job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kray Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 id happily have their wages and take dogs abuse for 90 minutes every game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 S6 is no place for fragile footballers... think Megson was right in his recruitment strategy Players that Megson recruited are no different - fragile personalities id happily have their wages and take dogs abuse for 90 minutes every game. It's not about that though is it Even at Sheffield Wednesday level they are paid a lot more money then the average man in the street. If they can't handle it they should go and do another job. It's at every club.... Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OxonOwl Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 I wonder how most of us would fair in our workplaces if we were constantly under scrutiny not only from our employers but the general public and every little perceived mistake might result in us being booed by our 'fans' . How would we perform under such pressure? The bottom line is if they can handle it their careers will be more successful than if they can't. that to a certain extend is why they are well paid. Don't pretend it doesn't exist or that it is easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kray Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 flip em, they're obviously in the wrong profession if they cant handle stick, its all part and parcel of being a footballer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fedor Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 If they are that fragile they shouldnt be on twitter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prendo's boots Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Theyre all fragile overpaid mollycoddled mentally weak to$$ers!!.....or summat!!! All should grow a pair and get on with the job in hand......whoever they play for!!! .... unless its Blackburn on Saturday when they should lay down and let us leather them by 5 or 6 !!! .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulture_squadron Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 The idea that money makes you bullet proof is ridiculous and also perpetuates people's desire for it at the cost of everything else. Footballers, like anyone, are worth what people are prepared to pay them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shandypants Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Some players are fragile - not all. Look at the Manchester United players and squads under Ferguson. Not one of Ferguson's regular players are 'shrinking violets' - if anyone of his players shows anything other than a iron will, they're out on their arse. The vast majority of Ferguson's players over the years have been technically ordinary but their strong will has lifted them above an ordinary player. We need to recruit 'iron will' players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Teetowl Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Why don't we all get seats in the away end on sat and constantly boo the Blackburn players? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 they need to man up or do one we avnt got time for fragileness Im talking about at every club Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 flip em, they're obviously in the wrong profession if they cant handle stick, its all part and parcel of being a footballer. Youre missing the point Its most footballers at most clubs I wonder how most of us would fair in our workplaces if we were constantly under scrutiny not only from our employers but the general public and every little perceived mistake might result in us being booed by our 'fans' . How would we perform under such pressure? The bottom line is if they can handle it their careers will be more successful than if they can't. that to a certain extend is why they are well paid. Don't pretend it doesn't exist or that it is easy. Precisely Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 I wonder how most of us would fair in our workplaces if we were constantly under scrutiny not only from our employers but the general public and every little perceived mistake might result in us being booed by our 'fans' . How would we perform under such pressure? The bottom line is if they can handle it their careers will be more successful than if they can't. that to a certain extend is why they are well paid. Don't pretend it doesn't exist or that it is easy. Easy peasy, get it all the time at the council Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clud17 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 I wonder how most of us would fair in our workplaces if we were constantly under scrutiny not only from our employers but the general public and every little perceived mistake might result in us being booed by our 'fans' . How would we perform under such pressure? The bottom line is if they can handle it their careers will be more successful than if they can't. that to a certain extend is why they are well paid. Don't pretend it doesn't exist or that it is easy. Nurses, Teachers, Policemen to name a few public sector workers who are constantly audited and assessed, have to meet professional standards and are always in the public eye. If any one of them fooks up then the media make sure there is a public lynching and the profession gets dragged through the gutter. To add to that it's my opinin that the majority of them don't get remunerated anywhere near enough for the effort they put in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthefish2002 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 I for one am not going to lose any sleep over a few footballers who have got more money then they know what to do with and are feeling a bit sensitive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 Nurses, Teachers, Policemen to name a few public sector workers who are constantly audited and assessed, have to meet professional standards and are always in the public eye. If any one of them fooks up then the media make sure there is a public lynching and the profession gets dragged through the gutter. To add to that it's my opinin that the majority of them don't get remunerated anywhere near enough for the effort they put in. Wtf Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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