I saw a headline other day about Nani in trouble with Fergie in Manchester United. He has been demanding more money, saying his career is being curtailed and got benched. Next day I was watching a ManU match and saw the veterans Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes playing – I think they had long career with ManU, well past their 30s and still favorites. I think Paul Scholes had an injury where he had some vision trouble – still Fergie stuck with him and he is still considered one of the best, still scoring crucial goals and making perfect passes. On this particular match, saw Nani wasting too many chances and Scholes opening the score. Then there was news of Fletcher getting a standing ovation – making appearance after a serious illness. At the same time the kind of stars that exited (or forced out) are staggering – Beckham, Nistelrooy, Ronaldo, Tevez. Rooney came close to getting kicked out when he acted too smart in between. Then there is the example of Real Madrid (who in fact picked up most of the ManU stars) – galactico and the super achiever Mourinho is other extreme of it.
Where I am going with this is the much discussed aspect of Fergie dealing with super stars who is hurting the team, thinking they are better off somewhere else, they deserve more than they are getting, their show getting better than themselves. Many of these stars went out while they were the top scorers in the team and in EPL (sure, he made good money for the club). But having the belief in the current team that they will pick it up and still have a shot at being champions even after removing the super stars is commendable – it shows the trust in the existing team which in turn builds loyalty.
I see some folks these days who are stars (or perceived to be critical for the project/account), but in effect hurting the team and generally being bullies. Sometimes the super stars should be let go for the remaining team to stay together and achieve more. It is hard decision most of the time, but postponing that kind of decision will continue to hurt.
PS: but still confused whether taking in Van Persie was right decision..
Where I am going with this is the much discussed aspect of Fergie dealing with super stars who is hurting the team, thinking they are better off somewhere else, they deserve more than they are getting, their show getting better than themselves. Many of these stars went out while they were the top scorers in the team and in EPL (sure, he made good money for the club). But having the belief in the current team that they will pick it up and still have a shot at being champions even after removing the super stars is commendable – it shows the trust in the existing team which in turn builds loyalty.
I see some folks these days who are stars (or perceived to be critical for the project/account), but in effect hurting the team and generally being bullies. Sometimes the super stars should be let go for the remaining team to stay together and achieve more. It is hard decision most of the time, but postponing that kind of decision will continue to hurt.
PS: but still confused whether taking in Van Persie was right decision..
