Is it just me, or are the media always looking for new ways to portray Cesc Fabregas in a bad light? After every game it seems, Cesc has apparently done something so bad that provokes outbursts that are one step away from suggesting that the death penalty should come back just for him!
Forgetting the speculation that suggested it was Fabregas who was the main culprit at “pizza-gate” at Old Trafford, I believe it started in March 2009, when Phil “Tango” Brown accused the Spaniard of spitting at their assistant manager, Brian Horton. Along with their being no evidence, there was an immediate denial from Cesc, and the FA took no action. The incident was swept and has been kept under the Sven-stained rug, in Soho Square.
More recently, we’ve had Roberto Martinez suggesting that Fabregas is a “clever cheat”, labelling him is a diver. Even if I did agree with these words, if I were the Wigan manager (there could be a vacancy soon actually…), I’d be pointing the finger at my own players first – most notably Charles N’Zogbia. He hits the floor faster than Gillian McKeith! And he certainly did against us – clearly outside the box as well! Moving on before I sigh to death.
And even more recently, we’ve heard David Moyes claiming that Cesc made “disgusting” comments towards the match officials after half time. Wenger was asked about the incident, and he stated that it was him who spoke to the officials at half time, and not Fabregas.
Unless there is evidence to suggest that events like these actually took place, the FA can do sweet FA!
Whether these accusations are true or not, I find it highly disrespectful that fellow Premier League managers can regularly label our players as “cheats”. I recall countless decisions going against us, and Wenger not going over the top like Moyes, Martinez and Tango have – although sometimes, he should.
Rooney dived to end our unbeaten streak. Jose Mari dived and without that save from Jens Lehmann, we might not have progressed to the Champions League final in 2006. Ryan Babel also took a tumble infront of “The Kop”, which lead to us being knocked out of Europe. I would continue, but remembering moments like these make me want to scream!
I wonder what Moyes, Martinez and co would have done in situations like these. And Wenger? No. He keeps quiet, respecting his opposition. Although he is clever with his wording and suggests it (either by a laugh, and a blunt sentence), he has and never will go as far as labelling someone as a “cheat” – excluding Ruud van Nistelrooy of course!
Anyway, I do feel sorry for Cesc. He’s certainly getting a lot of undeserved attention, in my opinion. I wish people wouldn’t be so gullible. Of course, everyone should have an opinion – and it should be respected. But all real football fans should base their opinions on what they see on matchday, rather than believing the dribbling speculation they read on a Sunday morning.
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