Re: what is exactly happening to Balotelli?

by Tomwin Lannister Wed Jan 09, 2013 3:51 pm

He's so overrated these days, I don't care about a good game Vs Germany or how young he is he constantly makes idiotic fouls, fights with everybody, thinks he's gods gift to football (He's no Ibra) and has a worse attitude to football than a fat kid in primary school P.E.

Not to mention when he's on the pitch nowadays he does nothing.

He doesn't deserve a big club until he grows up and stops pretending to be 13. And becomes more consistent.

by B-Mac Wed Jan 09, 2013 4:46 pm

Great Leader Sprucenuce wrote:Nothing, he's just not very good....

but....but....that one game vs Germany! Laughing

by Be/\/ceCALI Wed Jan 09, 2013 7:38 pm

What's happening to him?

1) He thinks he "made it" already, because he played and plays for top teams, and doesn't have to work anymore.
2) He buys into his own hype created by the media and fans
3) He thinks football is just a game, which it is, unless you're a professional then you have to treat it like a JOB, because it is, which he doesn't.
4) He's not passionate about football like many other players, but only passionate about the lifestyle and perks that come with being a professional footballer.
5) He has no respect for his coaches and teammates who helped nurture him and made him who he is today, which is apparent enough to see.
6) His ego makes Jose Mourinho look like Gandhi in comparison..

"How I would describe Balotelli in one word? A Waste" -Vincenzo Montella

by Be/\/ceCALI Wed Jan 09, 2013 7:39 pm

B-Mac MUFC wrote:
Great Leader Sprucenuce wrote:Nothing, he's just not very good....

but....but....that one game vs Germany!

what is exactly happening to Balotelli? - Page 2 Article-2052949-0E81FF2A00000578-718_468x286

by rwo power Wed Jan 09, 2013 8:52 pm

Lex wrote:I hope this saga lasts as long as Twilight did. It's 10x more entertaning

Mancini (facepalming at Balo holding fireworks in his hands): So you wanted to pose as that vampire Edward Cullen? I give you a hint: It is "sparkle" and not "spark"!

by Lex Thu Jan 10, 2013 1:40 pm

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Not sure if Balotelli or Dennis Rodman hmm

by Ganso Thu Jan 10, 2013 1:45 pm

That's not even blond, that is straight out yellow :facepalm:

by Abramovich Thu Jan 10, 2013 1:49 pm

He is just a retard, its clear as day lol.

by zarola Thu Jan 10, 2013 2:44 pm

i cant wait until he hits steady playtime, starts lighting the world on fire with his skills, etc., and then reading over these comments again that say he's nothing

by Tomwin Lannister Thu Jan 10, 2013 4:39 pm

Poor mans El shabababaway.

Horrible attitude, loses the ball and gets sent off.

Does a few great things from time to time. (As do many footballers)

by zizzle Thu Jan 10, 2013 4:51 pm

attention whore, thats what i see when i look at that picture. Glad we cashed out when we did

by The Sanchez Fri Jan 11, 2013 12:10 am

He is my weekly entertainment... :coffee:

please don't leave Mario

by norton Fri Jan 11, 2013 12:31 am

Just read that Inter has the "right of first refusal" if Man City try to sell him. Interesting.

by CBarca Fri Jan 11, 2013 3:10 am

Am I the only one that doesn't see him as an immense talent as well as him wasting the potential he has?

I mean, I understand people saying he's wasting his potential- he is. And I have called him talented- he is. But I don't think I've ever seen anything from Balotelli to make me believe he can be a top 5 or even top 10 striker in the world.

Maybe that's just me, though.

by Lupi Fri Jan 11, 2013 4:52 am

http://www.football-italia.net/29320/man-city-set-%E2%82%AC30m-balotelli-fee

well there goes balo :coffee:

by LeSwagg James Fri Jan 11, 2013 5:35 am

World class talent... Sunday league brains

by S Fri Jan 11, 2013 5:44 am

Epoto wrote:http://www.football-italia.net/29320/man-city-set-%E2%82%AC30m-balotelli-fee

well there goes balo

LOL he is not even worth 20 let alone 30.City must be stupid into thinking anybody would cough up that much for him.But then again City's struggles in selling their surplus in recent seasons has been well noted.

by Nirgall Fri Jan 11, 2013 6:46 am

CBarca wrote:Am I the only one that doesn't see him as an immense talent as well as him wasting the potential he has?

I mean, I understand people saying he's wasting his potential- he is. And I have called him talented- he is. But I don't think I've ever seen anything from Balotelli to make me believe he can be a top 5 or even top 10 striker in the world.

Maybe that's just me, though.

I always saw him as a Cristiano Ronaldo prospect, but without the massive mental strengh and professionalism that cristiano has. I mean, both are very physical and technical. And Balotelli seem to be even a better team play although lacks Cristianos off the ball skills.

Still Cristiano ronaldo, without his mental strenght would be half the player he is right now. And I don't think Balo will ever manage to have that mental endurance. Let alone his professionalism.

So i see him as a potential poor's man cristiano. Which is a lot. But he has to improve a lot to reach there.

by free_cat Fri Jan 11, 2013 7:39 am

"What is happening to Balotelli?"

Although a good question, I think only Balotelli's psychiatrist is qualified to answer it. Very Happy

by Red Alert Fri Jan 11, 2013 10:48 am

Great Leader Sprucenuce wrote:Nothing, he's just not very good....

He's superior to every Newcastle player you currently possess...

by sportsczy Fri Jan 11, 2013 11:32 am

You can't allow for special cases in terms of behavior because you will lose the team. If he were extremely productive, you could justify some flexibility. But when a guy is shat on the pitch, the manager has no choice but to ostracize and not play him... Balo's problem? No productivity and a bad attitude. He turns 23 this year and is getting close to his early prime years. Either he turns it around in the next 12-18 months or he's self-flopped.

by sportsczy Fri Jan 11, 2013 11:35 am

ynwa wrote:
Great Leader Sprucenuce wrote:Nothing, he's just not very good....

He's superior to every Newcastle player you currently possess...

False. Ben Arfa is better than Balotelli. He was actually just as crazy. But he turned it around when he as 22 going on 23. Balo is at exactly the same stage but not showing signs of changing.

by Great Leader Sprucenuce Fri Jan 11, 2013 12:50 pm

ynwa wrote:
Great Leader Sprucenuce wrote:Nothing, he's just not very good....

He's superior to every Newcastle player you currently possess...

And? he's still not very good..... not sure what Newcastle have to do with it.

by norton Fri Jan 11, 2013 2:09 pm

sportsczy wrote:
ynwa wrote:
Great Leader Sprucenuce wrote:Nothing, he's just not very good....

He's superior to every Newcastle player you currently possess...

False. Ben Arfa is better than Balotelli. He was actually just as crazy. But he turned it around when he as 22 going on 23. Balo is at exactly the same stage but not showing signs of changing.

Ben Arfa is a shadow of Balotelli in terms of talent. You can criticize Balotelli all you want, but he is far better than any player on Newcastle.

by McLewis Fri Jan 11, 2013 2:15 pm

He's still got time on his side honestly. Cassano, for all of that bad behavior when he was at Roma, Madrid and Samp...still came good at Samp, Milan and to a degree, Inter.....a shame it came in his later years, but it is what it is.

I personally don't see Balo going to Milan when they have his French doppelganger in M'baye Niang, who is finally starting to show some of his potential. Signing Balo would curtail that player's development at Milan by quite some bit.

Overall, I actually like Balo as a footballer, when he's motivated. Reminds a bit of Berbatov in his "I don't give a shit, but I'm awesome" languid, lethargic style of play.

He'll straighten himself out I feel, sooner or later.

by sportsczy Fri Jan 11, 2013 2:16 pm

norton wrote:
sportsczy wrote:
ynwa wrote:

He's superior to every Newcastle player you currently possess...

False. Ben Arfa is better than Balotelli. He was actually just as crazy. But he turned it around when he as 22 going on 23. Balo is at exactly the same stage but not showing signs of changing.

Ben Arfa is a shadow of Balotelli in terms of talent. You can criticize Balotelli all you want, but he is far better than any player on Newcastle.

Then you've never watched Ben Arfa play.

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