Robert Pires

[PeterWithe]

i like uncle bob just for the comedy value and whats more i think Sky are missing a trick not selling another box to their fuckwit subscribers. If they're willing to pay for HD, just think how many would snap up a system that converts the picture to black and white, speeds up the action like a 20's newsreel, and plays silent movie piano music in the background everytime Pires gets the ball.. It may not get much actual match use but still..

Marvelous, I'm thinking Charles 'Charlie' Charles.

[pmk1981]

You seen the latest chapter in Pires attack on houllier?  it's nuts.  Yes houllier is a tosser and should be sacked but who the fuck is Pires to speak to the press twice in a week about how unhappy players are ?

[koreanmeatballs]

He should be grateful with the fool for giving him a contract after no body touched him for 5 months, instead of moaning in the press.

[Countryside Villain]

Seldom seen scenes

Robert Pires today revealed to L'Equipe that he, like Houllier has struggled in the Premiership and should perhaps admit that he can no longer bring value to the team.  In another brutally honest statement he revealed that the senior players should really be taking some of the blame for this seasons poor form.  "Many have behaved like whiny little children" he claimed, "we should all be putting in more effort for the manager and the fans rather than running to our agents and the press".

[Risso]

Hopefully Houllier now has all the evidence he needs that Pires isn't up to it any more.

[Rip Van We Go Again]

Might as well pay him off and fuck him off out of the club, he's about as useful as a plasticine ladder.

His footballing brain might be top notch, but it's clear his body is not up to the task.

The crapness is compounded by the fact that he does an excellent impersonation of a man who has shit himself whilst waddling to the toilets.

[Can Gana Be Bettered!?!?]

He really has nothing to offer.

Get rid.

[DrGonzo]

I suppose at least if you look at his interview, he wants to play and try and help the team. Can't have a go at him for that.

Wants to play?  Whingeing little bitch with no bite. Contract cancelled.

[LeeB]

Seldom seen scenes

Robert Pires today revealed to L'Equipe that he, like Houllier has struggled in the Premiership and should perhaps admit that he can no longer bring value to the team.  In another brutally honest statement he revealed that the senior players should really be taking some of the blame for this seasons poor form.  "Many have behaved like whiny little children" he claimed, "we should all be putting in more effort for the manager and the fans rather than running to our agents and the press".

He may not be up to it, but that last quote is absolutely spot on.

[gervilla]

Pathetic display from Pires today. He was so slow , laboured and off the pace just watching him was making me tired. He gave us nothing.

[Rip Van We Go Again]

He was so bad that I put my foot through the radio and went to send Houllier the bill, till my Wife reminded me that I was watching it on the computer.

[TheSandman]

Seldom seen scenes

Robert Pires today revealed to L'Equipe that he, like Houllier has struggled in the Premiership and should perhaps admit that he can no longer bring value to the team.  In another brutally honest statement he revealed that the senior players should really be taking some of the blame for this seasons poor form.  "Many have behaved like whiny little children" he claimed, "we should all be putting in more effort for the manager and the fans rather than running to our agents and the press".

He may not be up to it, but that last quote is absolutely spot on.

Absolutely.

[Bad English]

Having read the quotes in French, I can say that it is another case of selective/creative journalism. Pires admits he has not brought enough to the team, he says it's difficult because Houllier doesn't seem to believe in him, he says he is going to talk to him about that. He says, yes it is tense and electric between Houllier and some players, some, not all, but that it is normal because GH has brought in a totally different culture, and a new way of doing things and when the players are used to doing things one way, it takes time to adapt. He adds that it's worse because we are not winning, it's complicated for everyone, and he has arrived in the middle of all that.

He also says he has to put more effort in, bide his time and keep on working. He doesn't regret coming and is frustrated because he wants to help the team out.

I haven't found any 'whiny children' references but, in context, he may be right in chiding those who can't adapt to new methods.

[TimTheVillain]

If we're paying him any more than £6 an hour, we're over paying him.

[atomicjam]

He is just too slow and looks older than he is. I would rather use Hogg or another youngster in there. He did have a few nice touches today but in retrospect not enough to justify his inclusion.