2020/21 James Rodriguez

[BlueToff]

It's not about putting anything first. I just expect him to show a good level of commitment and want to be involved. I have no problem with him seeing Columbia as the pinnacle of his career, that's fine. But when it affects our club then we have a problem and a decision to make.

Like I’ve said Tim; it’s crap from Ancelotti as well.

No issue with him being injured - honestly he was probably thrown in too quick the other day again, but it was a must-win so we reverted to type.
But this is where Ancelotti shouldn’t be doing this, I’m sorry. You put him on the bench. Just for the moral lift if anything for the fans. And you make sure he knows he can’t say he’s tired. I guess he’s not trained, and that’ll be the reason why, but you don’t need to have trained to manage 20 minutes

 

[BlueToff]

???

I’m from Yorkshire mate

 

[ToffeeLee1878]

Did people really think that he was going to get out of bed twice in four days?

I had to get out of bed the morning after Sheff U and face a load of kopites in work ,it wasn’t pretty

 

[Phil86]

Can you imagine Cahill asking Moyes to leave him out as he felt fatigued?

It’s no wonder our players stroll around.

Agreed mate, Cahill used to fly half way round the world to play for Australia then played for us sometimes less than 48 hours after landing.

 

[NorthernBlue]

Fatigued?? Getting silly this now.

 

[Thomasc]

Goodbye sweet Prince.
You join the rollcall of
Samuel Eto
Marco Materazzi
Slaven Bilic
Andy Van Der Meyde

players who came, could have conquered, but couldn’t really be arsed.

 

[II McColl II]

I feel for you James, must be absolutely shattered after playing 76 minutes in the past month lol lol

 

[ToffeeTim]

Like I’ve said Tim; it’s crap from Ancelotti as well.

No issue with him being injured - honestly he was probably thrown in too quick the other day again, but it was a must-win so we reverted to type.
But this is where Ancelotti shouldn’t be doing this, I’m sorry. You put him on the bench. Just for the moral lift if anything for the fans. And you make sure he knows he can’t say he’s tired. I guess he’s not trained, and that’ll be the reason why, but you don’t need to have trained to manage 20 minutes

Not necessarily, we don't know the facts.

If the player has said he's tired or implied they don't fancy it or whatever, then the manager is spot on to leave him out. We have enough uncommitted players with poor attitude. James Rodriguez is not bigger than Everton.

He can make his own mind up whether he wants to stay and fight for the team. If he's not committed then move him on, I've had enough with players picking and choosing when they are bothered. I don't care who it is or how good they are.

 

[Toast]

Not having that at all. Fatigued

Not acceptable at all regardless of how good you are.

What if we desperately needed to win tonight and he called in tired ?

 

[Azza]

 

[The Littlest Yobo]

Gone in the Summer. How’s he fatigued ambling round the pitch for 3/4 of a match after a week not doing anything? Smart thinking from him, though. Can’t be blamed for having a bad attitude if you just don’t play at all. Waster.

 

[chippy1722]

The only person who makes less appearances than Brands.

 

[ToffeeTim]

If this is the case then why is he not on the subs bench. It doesn't make much sense and I don't like it.

 

[maccavennie]

What if we desperately needed to win tonight and he called in tired ?

It wouldn't be acceptable mate. You need your best players put on the pitch. They need to toughen up and show some desire. Fatigued my arse.

I'm fatigued 7 days a week from work, kids and the missus singing rs songs 24/7 but I'm still standing!!!

 

[blue to the bone]

Not necessarily, we don't know the facts.

If the player has said he's tired or implied they don't fancy it or whatever, then the manager is spot on to leave him out. We have enough uncommitted players with poor attitude. James Rodriguez is not bigger than Everton.

He can make his own mind up whether he wants to stay and fight for the team. If he's not committed then move him on, I've had enough with players picking and choosing when they are bothered. I don't care who it is or how good they are.

Carlo said yesterday if players don't want to be here then they can go.
If a player decides he doesn't feel up to it then leave him out and get rid.
Don't care how good he is .