Mario Balotelli

Devil_forever said:
There's just far too much media interest in this, which suggests that there's no smoke without fire. David Gill staying behind in manchester and reports of our representatives meeting Ballotelli's (if true) means we most probably will table a bid. I'd be gutted if we signed him. He won't develop half as well as people are predicting, WPITW? Don't make me laugh.
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You'd be gutted? Why? Don't bother spouting that 'bad attitude' shit.

He's clearly got the potential.
 
Blair said:
You'd be gutted? Why? Don't bother spouting that 'bad attitude' shit.

He's clearly got the potential.
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And you've clearly been watching youtube videos of him, don't deny it. Your post that someone "sighed" to, was cringeworthy. "He's got a lethal free-kick on him", there's a long range free kick in his youtube highlight reel, how many others has he scored btw?
He does have an awful attitude, deny it all you want, but he does. He refused to warm up because he was benched for the champions league final FFS, which ITV confirmed, so if you don't believe me, download the prematch build up and watch it.
Last year we established that you're a transfer muppet, after the countless number of posts you made about us not signing people and complaining about the ones we had signed, probably because they weren't "big names". B
 
Blair said:
You'd be gutted? Why? Don't bother spouting that 'bad attitude' shit.
He's clearly got the potential.
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Mario Balotelli is looked upon as a one of Italy's most talented players of recent times. The young hitman burst on to the scene in last season's Coppa Italia when Roberto Mancini was at the helm of the reigning champions, bagging a brace against Juventus to put Inter through to the next round of the tournament.

Since José Mourinho's arrival last summer, the Ghanaian-born forward was supposed to flourish under the coach's preferred 4-3-3 formation. However, things haven't quite turned out as planned as the forward has only appeared eight times this season.

Since the Portuguese tactician took over the reins at the Appiano Gentile, he has blasted his prodigy's attitude for his lazy attitude during the training sessions and accused him of not even putting up 25 percent of his ability.
Mourinho has dropped Balotelli on numerous occasions as a disciplinary act and not only that, the Inter tactician humiliatingly sent the starlet to play with the Primavera team to learn his lesson. Nothing seemed to have worked as the player grew even more frustrated and handed in a transfer request which was shot down by Inter supreme Massimo Moratti.

According to the latest Italian reports regarding Balotelli, the youngster stormed out of the training ground upon learning that he had once again been dropped out by Mourinho in Wednesday night's clash against Catania. The "Special One" then went on to bring the Azzurini star back due to Adriano's three match-ban confirmation, but the forward reportedly refused the call-up.

Mourinho has condemned Balotelli's attitude on more than one occasion and with teammates telling the forward that potential and talent is not enough on their own, one would assume for it to be taken into consideration by the hitman-instead, it seems he simply couldn't bother.
To play in a team of reigning champions is nothing short of a dream come true for any player, whether it be young or old Instead of embracing the opportunity of learning from his more experiences team mates, the Ghanaian continuous to slap the club across its face.

Many coaches and players have had their say in the current situation and while some are afraid that the high expectations are putting pressure on the player, others say he simply needs to prove his worth.

Balotelli doesn't have to look far for a respectable example on how to behave in his situation; Azzurrini team mate and Juventus player, Sebastian Giovinco. Any club would be lucky to have the Atomic Ant and despite often warming the bench, Seba, instead of complaining at the lack of play time instead opts to work harder and being patient in order to convince Claudio Ranieri that he deserves a call-up.

Mario Balotelli is currently at one of Italy's biggest clubs-not to mention the two-time reigning champions-and cannot by any means expect astronomic wages or a spot in the starting eleven.

It's time to act like a true professional and not let the big-headedness take the upper hand. Being patent and working hard is the only sensible thing to do in a player for a player of his position.

A lazy attitude in the professional world of football is a one-way ticket to wasting a promising career and seeing a player with Balotelli's caliber go to waste is a very sad scenario indeed.

Balotelli needs to wake up and realize what a huge opportunity he is close to throwing away. Nothing comes for free and talent means nothing if you're not ready to work hard to nourish it.
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Mario Balotelli Needs To Learn That Talent Is Not Enough | News
 
Teenage Inter Milan star Mario Balotelli has paid for his poor attitude with coach Jose Mourinho excluding him from first team action until the end of the month.

The 18-year-old son of Ghanaian immigrants is considered to be Italy's finest young talent and has already played for the Italy U-21 side four times, scoring three goals. The striker broke into the Inter side during the second half of last season and has seen regular playing time alongside star Sweden forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic during this campaign.

However Mourinho, a stickler for discipline, dropped him from his squad back in November, criticising Balotelli's application to training, and on Monday he revealed that things have not improved. "Nothing has changed, neither Balotelli's way of training nor his attitude," said the former Chelsea and Porto boss ahead of Tuesday's Coppa Italia clash at home to Genoa.

"His brother (and agent) has made it clear that Mario wants to go out on loan but I will wait until the end of the transfer window after which he will understand that he has to stay. Maybe then he will change his attitude and return to the first team fold."

Back in November Mourinho complained about Balotelli's attitude and said that if he applied himself as some of the club's more established pros do, he could become one of the world's best.

"As far as I'm concerned a young boy like him cannot allow himself to train less than people like (Luis) Figo, (Ivan) Cordoba or (Javier) Zanetti," said Mourinho at the time.

"I can't accept that from someone who is still a nobody, who hasn't made it yet, who is still a talent with potential. He needs to train harder, to understand what are the important things for me which I think are important for him and his future.

"Because if he was to train half as hard as players like Zanetti and the others, he would be one of the best in the world. But he only trains 25 percent as hard. Hence in January he will definitely stay here to learn how to train well."
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FIFA.com - Mourinho gets tough with Balotelli
Yeah Pexbo, Blair and co, clearly not an attitude problem.....
 
fergieisold said:
Whoever buys him and gets the other 75% out of his talent is going to have an incredible player.
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Who's to say that they're going to get that other 75%? That's my point, you can have all the potential you want but a bad attitude and laziness at such a young age doesn't bode well. He'd be a massive risk, one that's not worth taking, if we're to pay the fee they're asking.
 
Devil_forever said:
Who's to say that they're going to get that other 75%, that's my point, you can have all the potential you want but a bad attitude and laziness at such a young age doesn't bode well. He'd be a massive risk, one that's not worth taking, if we're to pay the fee they're asking.
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There's always the chance his bad attitude, which is obviously a problem, will ruin him. But he's 19 and hopefully it's a case of a cocky, lazy teenager who will grow up in the next couple of years.

His talent is undeniable, but so is his terrible attitude.
 
Devil_forever said:
And you've clearly been watching youtube videos of him, don't deny it. Your post that someone "sighed" to, was cringeworthy. "He's got a lethal free-kick on him", there's a long range free kick in his youtube highlight reel, how many others has he scored btw?
He does have an awful attitude, deny it all you want, but he does. He refused to warm up because he was benched for the champions league final FFS, which ITV confirmed, so if you don't believe me, download the prematch build up and watch it.
Last year we established that you're a transfer muppet, after the countless number of posts you made about us not signing people and complaining about the ones we had signed, probably because they weren't "big names". B
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If we bought him, who do you think is in the better position to judge..you or sir alex? Thats what it comes down to. If attitude isn't a problem to him, why would it be to you? Sir Alex is the one that deals with it. I would trust Sir Alex to deal with it and I would say as well that these problems are because he wants to leave the club.

I don't think anyone is under the impression he's despirate to stay. Rightly or wrongly players take advice or do it on their own accord. Look at Berbatov at spurs and how his attitude has changed and now he's a far more humble person because he respects his surroundings. It's a risk but we've the right man manager in place to deal with these things
 
I vote Devil_forever. SAF dunt know shit man.
 
sincher said:
I vote Devil_forever. SAF dunt know shit man.
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Oh christ. Lets just wait and see how he does for us if we do sign him, but if he does start throwing a strop or two, it'll be funny to see just how quickly you'll all turn on him. My point is, signing a player with a proven track record for being a bit of a brat is asking for trouble and please don't say "but cantona..."
 
We're most likely not interested in the first place.
 
Devil_forever said:
FIFA.com - Mourinho gets tough with Balotelli
Yeah Pexbo, Blair and co, clearly not an attitude problem.....
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That's your problem. You believe every article written about him. The media gave spotted he's an easy target with a reputation so every time he sneezes a big deal is made about how disrespectful he is.

All those quotes in that article tell me is that Mourinho has great belief in his ability and wants him to knuckle down and fulfil that potential.

There's hundreds of young players that get told what Mourinho has told him every week, only with Mourinho it's got to be public.

You're making out he's the anti-christ and the only example you can give is that he's not training hard enough.

Ferguson will make sure he trains hard enough but also give him something Mourinho never would. Protection from the twattish media who make it every difficult for him.
 
Scholesy said:
Pictured smoking. He already has a child. The moaning at players in reserves - the reason I am banned from the reserve forum. I dislike him.
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You could just as well be talking about Rooney there. He moans as much as anyone at his team-mates (especially Nani), has been pictures smoking and has a child.

And why is having a child at 18 a bad decision, if you can provide for it? I thought people were waiting to their 30s to have children because they want an education so they can afford giving the baby a good upbringing - but if he already can afford that at 18, then why not?
 
Makki said:
You could just as well be talking about Rooney there. He moans as much as anyone at his team-mates (especially Nani), has been pictures smoking and has a child.

And why is having a child at 18 a bad decision, if you can provide for it? I thought people were waiting to their 30s to have children because they want an education so they can afford giving the baby a good upbringing - but if he already can afford that at 18, then why not?
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It's not the money, I've never met nor will meet anybody ready to have a baby at 18 years old.
 
fergieisold said:
It's not the money, I've never met nor will meet anybody ready to have a baby at 18 years old.
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Bollocks.

I have friends who had babies at 18 and they are great parents now.

Footballers get plenty of free time so having a baby can be a great way for them to mature and in Federicos case it seems like he has a large close knit family around him. I see no reason why he can't be a great father.
 
If we're truly interested in Balotelli, I would think that Fergie would have researched his attitude well before initiating an approach to Inter. Therefore, if we do buy him, it would be on a belief that he could work out at United.
 
Pexbo said:
Bollocks.

I have friends who had babies at 18 and they are great parents now.

Footballers get plenty of free time so having a baby can be a great way for them to mature and in Federicos case it seems like he has a large close knit family around him. I see no reason why he can't be a great father.
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Whether they have adapted to it is one thing, however whether they were ready for it is another. Most parents in their mid 20's who planned a pregancy will tell you that they didn't expect it to be quite so hard which is a view that a few of my mates have expressed.

But I would agree with Fergiesold because in my entire time working with youth at that age(5 years) i've not met a single one who had the nessesary maturity to at least prepare themselves 70% for what fatherhood entails. I've met plenty who with the right lifestyle changes could adapt and money certainly makes a huge difference especially when you can hire a full time nanny.

However I would agree with the setiment in Fergiesold's post, and whilst I wouldn't doubt that your 18 year old friends make good parents I would doubt whether they were ready for that role before the baby arrived.
 
Raoul said:
If we're truly interested in Balotelli, I would think that Fergie would have researched his attitude well before initiating an approach to Inter. Therefore, if we do buy him, it would be on a belief that he could work out at United.
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This is the bottom line, I don't hold out any hope that we will sign anyone to be honest but if we do we can be sure Fergie has weighed up any potential character issues well in advance.
 
Raoul said:
If we're truly interested in Balotelli, I would think that Fergie would have researched his attitude well before initiating an approach to Inter. Therefore, if we do buy him, it would be on a belief that he could work out at United.
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I think its a good thing that he's acting like a bittuva cnut, as it makes it easier for them to sell... hopefully to us!
 
BAMSOLA said:
Whether they have adapted to it is one thing, however whether they were ready for it is another. Most parents in their mid 20's who planned a pregancy will tell you that they didn't expect it to be quite so hard which is a view that a few of my mates have expressed.

But I would agree with Fergiesold because in my entire time working with youth at that age(5 years) i've not met a single one who had the nessesary maturity to at least prepare themselves 70% for what fatherhood entails. I've met plenty who with the right lifestyle changes could adapt and money certainly makes a huge difference especially when you can hire a full time nanny.

However I would agree with the setiment in Fergiesold's post, and whilst I wouldn't doubt that your 18 year old friends make good parents I would doubt whether they were ready for that role before the baby arrived.
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feck mid 20s. Having a child is ridiculously hard in your mid 30s. My girlfriend and I regularly express pity for teenage parents and the overnight loss of their youth and freedom.
 
RedRichio said:
feck mid 20s. Having a child is ridiculously hard in your mid 30s. My girlfriend and I regularly express pity for teenage parents and the overnight loss of their youth and freedom.
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I know, luckily I don't have a kid yet(still in my late 20's), but I get endless amounts of pleasure from listening to my mates who are the same age as me complaining about the difficaulty.

I can't imagine what it would be like to be 18 and have that kind of responsibility thrust on you just when you should be in the prime of your life and experiancing the world as an young adult.
 
BAMSOLA said:
I know, luckily I don't have a kid yet(still in my late 20's), but I get endless amounts of pleasure from listening to my mates who are the same age as me complaining about the difficaulty.

I can't imagine what it would be like to be 18 and have that kind of responsibility thrust on you just when you should be in the prime of your life and experiancing the world as an young adult.
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Many say its difficult alright, but many will also say they wouldnt change the fact they have a child tho Bam...
 
Red Hand Devil said:
Many say its difficult alright, but many will also say they wouldnt change the fact they have a child tho Bam...
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I know, my mates also say the same right after they've finished yawning.

But I think its very different for them having children in their mid 20's and somebody having one at 18.

I think if I had one at 18 i'd obviously be very proud of that child, but when I think of all the things I wouldn't have been able to experiance had I made that choice I can only see myself being resentful about my choice(not the result of course).
 
I think the thing is people are different and some 18 year olds are ready. The kid for all we knows mature for his age and he's certainly got money. For all people know, Kiko might be a good father, he might enjoy it, heck the kid might even have been planned and yet you get people saying it's wrong?

People are different, if he didn't want it or if he didn't felt he could bring it up i am sure he wouldn't be looking after it. He would have additional help or he would give it away. It is apparently ok for Kiko, why it's not ok to some people is not his problem
 
Devil may care said:
This is the bottom line, I don't hold out any hope that we will sign anyone to be honest but if we do we can be sure Fergie has weighed up any potential character issues well in advance.
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Agreed. With the amount of in depth scouting these days, I'm willing to bet that character issues are definitely part of the evaluation that's used to consider whether a club approaches another club to initiate transfer talks.
 
Red Hand Devil said:
I think its a good thing that he's acting like a bittuva cnut, as it makes it easier for them to sell... hopefully to us!
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You would think that, i remember RvP going for £5m or something because of his attitude yet here rumoured to have put £30m for Balotelli!

Personally im in the camp that this would be a huge risk for us to make, while people can argue that hes a talent and has a lot of raw potential any game that i've seen him in he hasnt really shone. Thats not to say i think hes rubbish he may well and truely become world class but i just think its not worth it - right now we have a few youngesters who are coming through have the right attitude and have shown they may be ready to make a step up (likes of Welbeck and Kiko) if we buy this guy what will it say to the youngesters chances of breaking through?

We should be looking at experienced midfield players like VdV or Sneijder to help improve the midfielders we have coming through and give the young strikers we have a chance to shine. If you spend £30m for Balotelli hes automatically going to become second/third behind Rooney and Berbatov because of the money invested in him
 
BAMSOLA said:
I know, my mates also say the same right after they've finished yawning.

But I think its very different for them having children in their mid 20's and somebody having one at 18.

I think if I had one at 18 i'd obviously be very proud of that child, but when I think of all the things I wouldn't have been able to experiance had I made that choice I can only see myself being resentful about my choice(not the result of course).
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Aside from the obvious positive things a child can bring to his life, for Macheda, he will still get to experience those things because he is minted and has a good family around him
who he is supporting. I'm sure getting a babysitter won't be an issue.
 
BAMSOLA said:
I know, my mates also say the same right after they've finished yawning.

But I think its very different for them having children in their mid 20's and somebody having one at 18.

I think if I had one at 18 i'd obviously be very proud of that child, but when I think of all the things I wouldn't have been able to experiance had I made that choice I can only see myself being resentful about my choice(not the result of course).
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....at you giving them stick that they've no life? You bad cnut :nono:+:D

Folk shouldnt let a child prevent them from having a life. If I had kids - these days of the week would be represented by these films:

Tuesday - Champions League
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Wednesday - Champions League
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Thursday - Europa League
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Friday - Pool Competition
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Saturday - Teenage Disco :drool:
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peterstorey said:
Owen is hardly Bergkamp or even Sheringham. Balotelli just doesn't feel like the kind of player you would buy.
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Owens movement has always been a huge part of his game. Whether for United or not I reckon he'll score goals for a few years yet (injuries permitting).

Agree about Balotelli. Not someone I would expect us to be linked with.
 
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