No one thinks that Romero being in the stands is the difference. That is not the argument here.
People talk about lack of winning mentality and winning culture. That isn’t just an eleven lads deciding on match day they’re gonna win a game. That’s built by doing the right things day after day. That’s built by putting the collective first every time. That’s built by presenting to the world as a united club. That’s built by not tolerating flimflam. That’s a collection of thousands of little things that come together. That’s standards.
I’ve heard half a dozen ex pros, lads who have been there and done it, express disgust and amazement that this is happening. I’ve not heard one defend Romero. I’ve a mate who played GAA here to an incredibly high level who says it wouldn’t be tolerated in any dressing room.
For me, it’s very very poor carry on and Romero will not be missed. And that’s not due to any lack of talent, he’s a wonderful footballer. He’s not a good character though.
Then whats the argument then? Pride and optics? What are people 12 (the wider people not on here incase that upsets)?
With all due respect if him not making a difference being here isnt the argument and his chance of making a world cup are improved under the gaze of those in Argentina, then why are people screaming into the abyss? I find that the strange part.
Footballs changed mate, I dont care if he is here or he isnt, football is more transactional now, its just the reality.
And in fairness, it works both ways, I saw a clip earlier of Danny Thomas penalty miss as its the anniversary of the final win, I still get chills with the "one Danny Thomas" ringing out after, can you imagine that now from our fanbase, could you fcuk. To that point, people who have cnuted Romero off on here all season are those most in uproar at the news, why would he want to stay with such support and that which occurs in the stands on match days, it works both ways.
Also as for ex pros etc, again with all due respect, every d0g and their d1ck in that field have an opinion and most to rile engagement (just look at social media and talksh1te). So I dont hold any bearing on that. De Zerbi staunchly defended it, that holds more water than anyone, people will say "well he isn't going to not defend the player" well that might be the case, but he basically corroborated the agents story.
As for winning mentality, that comes as much from always having excuses for things, this being the start of what feels like another all told. Big clubs with big mentality have individual accountability, I haven't tracked player movements when injured during big games at other clubs, but I am sure it happens. We also are guilty of always finding fault with our club and players, I don't know another like it, granted I am not in others circles, but I find out club grim for it TBH.
If him going to Argentina gives him more chance of the WC, he goes with my wishes, thats from someone who would also sell him in the summer, so I won't be contrary about it all
