Just thought I would play devil's advocate based on what I was told by someone a few years ago....
Said person works for a charity and does a lot of work with 'celebs' organising fundraising events. Told us about some real tosspots who she has worked with and their horrible, egotistic behaviour.
I asked her about footballers and who are the best and worst she had worked with.....she said 'this might surprise you, but Alan Smith is one that stands out'....not for being a nightmare, but quite the opposite - apparently he is completely down to earth and gave freely of his time and was really good with they youngsters. She said that at one particular event involving disadvantaged/ill kiddies (it was one of the two, can't remember which), all the other footballers couldn't wait to disappear and get away and a good few 'really needed to get over themselves'. Apparently, Smith was there to the very end and could not have been better with the kiddies; at the time he was a pretty big star and played for Manchester United, but was the complete opposite of a 'billy big bollox' apparently...
Sometimes, because of someone's media image (especially if they are sportsmen) you just get to think that someone is a nasty piece of work, but sometimes, it's just that....an image.
Just thought I would play devil's advocate based on what I was told by someone a few years ago....
Said person works for a charity and does a lot of work with 'celebs' organising fundraising events. Told us about some real tosspots who she has worked with and their horrible, egotistic behaviour.
I asked her about footballers and who are the best and worst she had worked with.....she said 'this might surprise you, but Alan Smith is one that stands out'....not for being a nightmare, but quite the opposite - apparently he is completely down to earth and gave freely of his time and was really good with they youngsters. She said that at one particular event involving disadvantaged/ill kiddies (it was one of the two, can't remember which), all the other footballers couldn't wait to disappear and get away and a good few 'really needed to get over themselves'. Apparently, Smith was there to the very end and could not have been better with the kiddies; at the time he was a pretty big star and played for Manchester United, but was the complete opposite of a 'billy big bollox' apparently...
Sometimes, because of someone's media image (especially if they are sportsmen) you just get to think that someone is a nasty piece of work, but sometimes, it's just that....an image.
I have heard that about him too, he's a teetotaller and apparently a very decent bloke off the pitch.
I also did notice how he patted Solly on the back and said well done after he had tackled him or something and he helped up Wright Phillips and they shared a joke.
Felt a little bit bad when I yelled out something about being a thug when he was nearby and a kid a few rows in front said turned round (im 90% certain) and said "that's my dad".
Felt a bit bad then... and kept schtum as they celebrated the Dons goal in front of us.
I also did notice how he patted Solly on the back and said well done after he had tackled him or something and he helped up Wright Phillips and they shared a joke.
Felt a little bit bad when I yelled out something about being a thug when he was nearby and a kid a few rows in front said turned round (im 90% certain) and said "that's my dad".
Felt a bit bad then... and kept schtum as they celebrated the Dons goal in front of us.
Evil woman, abusing a young kids dad in front of him like that.
I thought that myself - "shame on you Charlton fans" was ringing in my ears. But then the same kid was getting Hamer's signature on his picture in the programme.
God I glad we didn't sign him. MKD playing him up front no doubt as a result of his prolific goalscoring efforts - one goal in six years (admittedly the winner against the Blades).
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Said person works for a charity and does a lot of work with 'celebs' organising fundraising events. Told us about some real tosspots who she has worked with and their horrible, egotistic behaviour.
I asked her about footballers and who are the best and worst she had worked with.....she said 'this might surprise you, but Alan Smith is one that stands out'....not for being a nightmare, but quite the opposite - apparently he is completely down to earth and gave freely of his time and was really good with they youngsters. She said that at one particular event involving disadvantaged/ill kiddies (it was one of the two, can't remember which), all the other footballers couldn't wait to disappear and get away and a good few 'really needed to get over themselves'. Apparently, Smith was there to the very end and could not have been better with the kiddies; at the time he was a pretty big star and played for Manchester United, but was the complete opposite of a 'billy big bollox' apparently...
Sometimes, because of someone's media image (especially if they are sportsmen) you just get to think that someone is a nasty piece of work, but sometimes, it's just that....an image.
Still would not want him in our team though!
Felt a little bit bad when I yelled out something about being a thug when he was nearby and a kid a few rows in front said turned round (im 90% certain) and said "that's my dad".
Felt a bit bad then... and kept schtum as they celebrated the Dons goal in front of us.
I thought that myself - "shame on you Charlton fans" was ringing in my ears. But then the same kid was getting Hamer's signature on his picture in the programme.
He has nothing to offer us.
Lumpen, whingeing, cheating, and just competent. No wonder he's in a bad mood.
Wouldn't have him in our team.