Linkage!

I think it's a bit harsh to put "No great loss" as a strap line, if you're not going to go on to explain why in your opinion it's no great loss.

Well, never really liked the guy to begin with.

Yes, it was tragic, what happened to the Togo team, but you don't hear his other teammates quitting international football, do you?

Being a footie star in Africa exposes you to this kinda risk, but he's the only one to quit because of it.

And remember the time he went on strike because of wages?

So, yeah.

yeah he should just take the risk of being shot at as part and parcel of his job. he's african, what does he expect, to not be shot at or something? I'm not togolese, but I bet they are saying good riddance too. that whole striking business was appalling too, who does he think he is, part of the british airways cabin crew? they wouldn't have his sort in their employment, I can tell you that for free!

the way I see it is that I wouldn't quit my job just because a few people were aiming guns at me, and I'd disown any friends of mine who would. besides, he didn't get shot at the end of the day- he could easily be run over crossing the road but I bet he won't retire from that.

Edited April 13, 201016 yr by gullit4

Very very cowardly act from ade, in my opinion. He is one of the top footballers from his country and is supposed to be a benchmark for all the young players. 'Taking a break' from international football we can understand, but this is a bit rediculous.

Very very cowardly act from ade, in my opinion. He is one of the top footballers from his country and is supposed to be a benchmark for all the young players. 'Taking a break' from international football we can understand, but this is a bit rediculous.

Seriously? So ridiculous after being shot at? if anything is ridiculous its attitudes like that. he has a family and doesnt want to put his life on the line playing football. maybe your slightly biased.

What a lot of brave men we have on this forum! You silly wee plonkers! Have you any idea at all how you would have reacted under fire? How easy to be scathing about something you have no experience of.

He has admitted to being mentally scarred by the experience, and to having problems coping with it. There is nothing cowardly about that. On the contrary, it is a courageous and honest act, which is far from being a bad role model for youngsters.

G4 - you are wonderful - I wish I could put your post into iQuotes in its entirety!

I just realised something. Was G4 trying to be sarcastic?

No, he was SUCCEEDING in being sarcastic!

What a lot of brave men we have on this forum! You silly wee plonkers! Have you any idea at all how you would have reacted under fire? How easy to be scathing about something you have no experience of.

He has admitted to being mentally scarred by the experience, and to having problems coping with it. There is nothing cowardly about that. On the contrary, it is a courageous and honest act, which is far from being a bad role model for youngsters.

I agree totally, moi. I remember the amount of stick certain Chelsea players got after opting out of our game in Israel just after 9/11, very little mention was made of the fact that most of them had young families.

So what about club footie? Is he going to have to quit that as well? The risks are there as well, y'know.

Edited April 13, 201016 yr by Oblivion

Don't be silly!

Ok so the last post was probably pushing it.....:(

well done to you for being man enough to admit it - now go and post a Picture Coonection .... please?

I agree totally, moi. I remember the amount of stick certain Chelsea players got after opting out of our game in Israel just after 9/11, very little mention was made of the fact that most of them had young families.

And it was stick from Chelsea fans as well. This despite the fact that the club were advised not to travel there. First and foremost UEFA let the players down badly by allowing the game to go ahead. You are right Steve in that just about evry player who opted out (if not every player) had children. They were absolutetly right to do what they did.

As for Adebayor I think it is entirely his decision to make and I can't see any justification for criticising him for it. What he has witnessed is the great unknown to the majority of people and therefore their opinions are made from an entirely blind perspective.

Don't blame him, I doubt he took this decision lightly - but to risk your life? No, not a chance.

I don't like him but:

1. Fair play for getting back to football so quick - if I'd watched my friends getting shot and killed and had to cower in a coach whilst getting shot at by militiamen or whatever they were, I'd be a gibbering wreck. I certainly wouldn't fancy a kickabout..

2. I'm not sure he's quit because he sees any continued threat to his life, as much as he's just pretty shaken up by the whole thing.

3. ...or maybe he should just man up. Shall we all book a coach trip to Liberia, drive through some really f**ked up areas and see what goes down, then come back and see if we're up for a kickabout, test out the theory?

He's landed himself a job on the BBC broadcasting team along side Seedorf for the World Cup.