Rory Fallon’s Comments Were Out of Line

The following piece is the sole opinion of the blogger, and has been edited to remove some unduly harsh language about the player.

After scoring the goal that sent the All Whites through to the World Cup, Fallon was a national hero, kids across the country rushed out to buy Plymouth Argyle shirts with his name emblazoned on the back, babies up and down the land were being named Rory and his place in NZ sporting folk-lore seemed assured.

But now, just a few short months later I think it is time to consider whether we even need him in the side at all. First of all he didn’t want to go to Los Angeles with the All Whites to play Mexico. A mere international friendly in preparation for the World Cup was not really befitting a great man such as himself. He would much rather stay with his glamorous club side firmly entrenched in the dizzy heights of the English 1st Division. But to Riki Herbert’s and NZ Footballs credit, they stuck to their guns – if you are a member of the squad you will play in our warm up matches. And now that he has to go, he is not content with the quality of ticket that NZ Football have provided. Premium Economy is not really appropriate for a player who will surely carry our team to world cup glory apparently.

If only it was true. If Rory Fallon was even fit to carry Ronaldo’s bag (The Brazilian one or the Nancy-boy Portuguese guy). Then I’m sure NZ Football would have chartered a private plane to ensure he made it to LA. But the sad fact is, that if the All Whites hadn’t thrown him an international lifeline when FIFA changed it’s eligibility rules, then he would never go to a World Cup. He plays for New Zealand because England wouldn’t have him, and he should be grateful for the opportunity. Instead he continually ponce’s off to the media spouting the first drivel that pours out of his mouth in an effort to make New Zealand Football look like some kind of poor, naive country mouse that is well out of it’s depth on the international stage.

New Zealand Football boss Michael Glading was not amused:
“I’m disappointed Rory is choosing to talk to the press before finding out the facts. He would be better off sticking to talking about the stuff he knows about. We’re a bit annoyed, because he’s out of line. We do understand player welfare and we have always tried to do the best for the players within the economic reality of things.”

It’s time to face some hard facts. NZ will probably lose all 3 of it’s pool matches. Rory Fallon is a jumped up little brat with ideas above his station. If he doesn’t feel the need to be part of the NZ side, if he doesn’t really care about NZ – if he doesn’t have that kind of passion for the side that we expect from our international sportsmen, if it’s just another job to him, then he should be told:

“Thanks for the memories, we’ll always love you for the goal against Bahrain, goodbye and good luck.”

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