Player Criticism

Rangers skipper James Tavernier has split opinion for over a decade, but former manager Mark Warburton reckons the Ibrox faithful won’t actually appreciate what they have until he’s gone, and the stats tell the same story. Speaking to Rangers Review, Warburton was surprisingly blunt about the 34-year-old right-back. With Tavernier’s contract set to wrap up […] The post Former Rangers Manager Terms 34-Year-Old’s Criticism Disproportionate: Can They Replace Him? appeared first on The 4th Official - A view from the sideline.

After Real Madrid’s disappointing season, Kylian Mbappé has received heavy criticism for failing to lead the team to success. Adding to this, 1998 World Cup winner Emmanuel Petit delivered a strong critique of the Frenchman, making clear the underlying issue within the dressing room. Kylian Mbappé has enjoyed an outstanding individual season, scoring 40 goals and playing a key role in the attack. Despite this, Real Madrid endured a disappointing campaign, being eliminated from the UEFA Champions League and sitting second in LaLiga. In response, 1998 World Cup winner Emmanuel Petit has delivered a strong critique of the 27-year-old striker, highlighting what he sees as a growing problem within the dressing room. “It’s not only Kylian Mbappé’s fault, but his arrival has filled the Real Madrid locker room with selfishness. It’s a fiasco, and time is running out for him,” Emmanuel Petit said, via RMC Sport. Moreover, he strongly criticizes Eduardo Camavinga, defending the French striker: “If someone has to be blamed, it’s him. His entrance was catastrophic. At that moment in the match, that red card is very harsh, but the referee is simply applying the rules.” Far from blaming the lack of specific profiles in the squad, Emmanuel Petit made it clear that Real Madrid’s issues do not necessarily stem from the sporting side. Alongside these remarks, concerns over Vinícius Jr.’s contract renewal have also emerged, as he is reportedly seeking a salary equal to that of Kylian Mbappé. With this, and the reported dressing room tensions involving Xabi Alonso, Los Blancos seem to be facing a significant internal problem. Despite these reported ego issues, Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Jr. have made it clear on multiple occasions that there are no problems between them, even stating that they share a close relationship. However, Real Madrid’s inconsistent performances this season have raised serious concerns, with fans expressing worries that there is no collective identity, but rather a focus on individual priorities. Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid in action during the LaLiga EA Sports match. Mbappé joined a Real Madrid team led by Vinícius Jr. Real Madrid have managed to remain one of the best teams in the world, with Vinícius Jr. standing out as a difference-maker. The Brazilian has not only delivered in terms of goals, but has also been key in two UEFA Champions League titles. As a result, Kylian Mbappé’s arrival significantly shook up the squad, as the scoring responsibility and spotlight are now shared, forcing both players to adjust their roles on the pitch—something that has yet to fully click. While Kylian Mbappé has thrived in his best goalscoring form, Vinícius Jr. has struggled to fully adapt, drawing criticism after managing just 17 goals—well below his peak level. Neither Xabi Alonso nor Álvaro Arbeloa have been able to properly integrate both players on the pitch, as when one shines, the other tends to fade into the background. Feeling that the system no longer benefits him, the Brazilian has already hinted that he is not entirely comfortable. Real Madrid’s current problems may stem from the midfield While many point to ego clashes and similar issues, Real Madrid could address their problems by reinforcing one key area: The midfield. Following the departures of Toni Kroos and Luka Modrić, Los Blancos have lost structure in their play, leaving Vinícius Jr. and Kylian Mbappé at times looking disconnected on the pitch. As a result, they reportedly have a clear priority: Signing a controlling midfielder. According to Francisco José Delgado via Cadena SER, Nico Paz will make a comeback to los Blancos, paying €9 million to Como 1907. While the Argentinean plays in a more offensive role, he could be a key to organize the game. To achieve that, los Blancos are reportedly open to sell Eduardo Camavinga and Dani Ceballos. For that reason, they could still chase another organizative reinforcement. With a player capable of dictating the tempo, Vinícius Jr. and Kylian Mbappé could benefit significantly, as they would receive better service and more scoring opportunities. This would give Real Madrid a more structured style of play, helping them build a stronger on-field connection. A similar dynamic was seen with Karim Benzema, Gareth Bale, and Cristiano Ronaldo, who thrived with a solid midfield supporting them.

The former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder, working as a pundit for French broadcaster RMC, launched into a scathing attack on Mbappe after Real's quarter-final defeat by Bayern Munich.

Mikel Arteta has been backed to seek refuge at Rangers as the next Brendan Rodgers, with Arsenal and one player in particular slammed.

Roy Keane insists the Arsenal star is “too nice” and questioned who he’s “smashed” in the “big boy stuff” that is football at the highest level.

Jonathan David has had an opportunity to discuss the criticism he has received in his...

Keane has lambasted United's near non-existent midfield in the first half of their historic home defeat to Leeds on Monday night, with one player coming in for fierce criticism

Warnock’s Verdict on Gakpo Highlights Liverpool’s Final Third Problem Warnock Questions Gakpo’s Predictability Against Fulham Liverpool’s return to winning ways against Fulham should have felt more convincing than the scoreline suggested. Goals from Rio Ngumoha and Mohamed Salah ensured three points, yet the post-match discourse was shaped less by the scorers and more by the […] The post Former Liverpool star criticises forward after Fulham win appeared first on anfieldindex.com.

Troy Deeney has hit back at Arsenal supporters who have called on Mikel Arteta to drop Martin Zubimendi after the 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth

Marc Cucurella should have joined Enzo Fernandez on the suspended list at Chelsea for his public criticism of the club hierarchy. Former Blues defender Jason Cundy has once again vented his anger w…

Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior was heavily criticized by Rafael van der Vaart following the loss to Bayern Munich. The 2-1 defeat to Bayern Munich at the Santiago Bernabeu left Real Madrid on the brink of elimination in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals. Vinicius Junior came under heavy criticism after the match from Rafael van der Vaart. “Vinicius is horrible,” the former Dutch midfielder said during an appearance on Ziggo Sport following Tuesday’s Champions League match in Spain. “He annoys me to no end when I see him.” Van der Vaart went on to explain the reasons behind his criticism of the Brazilian winger. “As soon as he gets a little push, he throws himself down, hoping to see a red card for the opponent, and then gets up as if nothing happened,” he said. However, the former Ajax and Real Madrid player did not hesitate to acknowledge Vinicius’ talent on the field. In fact, he emphasized how that behavior detracts from his ability: “That’s the part that I find sad about him. I find it incredibly sad because he’s a fantastic player.” Rafael Van der Vaart playing for Real Madrid in 2010. Vinicius’ performances this season Criticism of Vinicius is common, and in most cases it is not related to his performances on the field or his ability on the ball, but rather to his behavior. The 25-year-old winger has often drawn the frustration of opponents, who believe he does not always conduct himself with respect. However, Vinicius’ on-field production is beyond question, and that is reflected in his numbers. Even in a season in which Real Madrid have posted disappointing results and gone through a coaching change, the Brazilian has stood out: Vinicius has recorded 17 goals and 13 assists in 45 appearances. Van der Vaart knows what he’s talking about Criticism of Vinicius Junior coming from Rafael van der Vaart carries added weight compared to most opinions. The former Dutch international speaks from experience, having played for Real Madrid and understanding the club’s culture and its fanbase. Van der Vaart began his professional career at Ajax in 1999 before moving to Hamburger SV six years later, where his performances prompted Real Madrid to pay around $15 million for him. In Spain, he spent two seasons with the club between 2008 and 2010, making 73 appearances, scoring 12 goals, and winning one title.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk says the team gave up during their humiliating FA Cup quarter-final loss as he launched a scathing rant at his team-mates

Italy defender Alessandro Bastoni has been told to quit Serie A and move abroad after his World Cup qualifying nightmare. The talented centre-back is regarded as one of the best in Europe but his r…

Nick Woltemade has told his critics that they don’t watch Newcastle United games. The German striker is the Toon’s record signing after joining from Stuttgart last summer in a £69millio…

Gabby Agbonlahor has told Enzo Fernandez to ‘shut up’ and focus on helping Chelsea instead of discussing a potential summer switch. Fernandez has fuelled rumours he could leave Stamford…

Jason Cundy was involved in a heated studio debate as he slammed Marc Cucurella for publicly criticising Chelsea’s board. In a recent bombshell interview, the Spaniard hit out at the Blues…

With you earlier than usual, it’s Jimbo, James Horncastle, Pol Ballus and some special guests for the first Euro pod of 2026. Ruben Amorim is sacked by Manchester United on Monday morning. James Horncastle knew it wouldn’t work. Laurie Whitwell tells us why it didn’t and what happens next. For the first time in 47 years, there’s a Paris derby in Ligue 1! And Strasbourg are losing their manager to Chelsea. Louis Vix from Canal + joins us to summarise the action from France. There are big wins for Barca in the derby at Espanyol and Real Madrid at home to Real Betis. But the Bernabeu still shower Vinicius Junior with boos. And the top three continue to match each other stride for stride in Serie A with another big away win for Napoli, with Antonio Conte turning night-club bouncer. Produced by Charlie Jones and Lucy Oliva RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Man United sack Amorim, with Laurie Whitwell (01.30) • PART 2a: Moment of the week(15.00) • PART 2b: La Liga update - Barca’s derby win and boos for Vini (20.00) • PART 3: Serie A latest - the top three all victorious (30.00) • PART 4: Ligue 1 with Louis Vix - the Paris derby and O’Neil in at Strasbourg (43.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're talking about more MLS news! We're talking about Olof Mellberg out in St. Louis and what's to come next. After we talk about Lucho Acosta's recent quote criticizing the reception he received from FC Cincinnati fans on his return to Cincy. Lastly we cover the recent brawl between San Diego and LA Galaxy fans after San Diego's recent last second win over the Galaxy. Let us know your thoughts! 0:00 - Scarf o...

United are 13th in the Premier League, so criticism is expected to be directed at the players and manager. Rightly so. However, are some pundits taking it too far. Can Bruno Fernandes never escape criticism? Join Jay & Ronaldo for the Paddock Podcast! Become a member! - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7w8GnTF2Sp3wldDMtCCtVw/join Stretford Paddock has content out EVERY DAY, make sure you’re subscribed for your Man United fix! - https://bit.ly/DEVILSsub 📱 Follow us over on Twitter: https://twitter.com/StretfordPaddck 📷 And on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fulltimedevils/ 🎙️ Listen to Our Podcast: https://podfollow.com/stretfordpaddock/ 👕 Merchandise: http://www.paddockmerch.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Roy Keane has recently been as outspoken as ever stating that United's current team would've been booed off the pitch following the draw against Arsenal! Join Jay, Joe & Ronaldo for the Paddock Podcast. Become a member! - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7w8GnTF2Sp3wldDMtCCtVw/join Chapters: 00:00 - Video start 01:25 - Arsenal match 13:48 - Bruno Fernandes 18:46 - Roy Keane comments 26:45 - Free-kick wall outrage 31:22 - Arteta headloss 33:50 - Matthijs de Ligt 37:00 - Wally of the week Stretford Paddock has content out EVERY DAY, make sure you’re subscribed for your Man United fix! - https://bit.ly/DEVILSsub 📱 Follow us over on Twitter: https://twitter.com/StretfordPaddck 📷 And on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fulltimedevils/ 🎙️ Listen to Our Podcast: https://podfollow.com/stretfordpaddock/ 👕 Merchandise: http://www.paddockmerch.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you details of Mason Melia's blockbuster move to Tottenham, and what it means for St. Pat's. Denise O'Sullivan has strongly criticised the FAI's treatment of former WNT assistant Colin Healy. Bohemians are weighing up a move for former Premier League striker Lys Mousset, and we hear from another of their arrivals - Connor Parsons. Arne Slot discusses Conor Bradley replacing Trent Alexander-Arnold for Liverpool in the Carabao Cup. And Adam Idah is ready to take on more responsibility at Celtic.

It’s the international break but Jimbo has a stellar cast of Rory Smith, Duncan Alexander and Charlie Eccleshare to accompany him through it. The headlines this week have been dominated by the suspension of Premier League referee David Coote after the release of several videos online. We discuss how VAR culture and social media have led to referees becoming main characters in the football soap opera. Harry Kane is upset at England players for pulling out of this Nations League squad. Will he see him as an executive at Bayern in 20 years continuing to call players out? Claudio Ranieri comes out of retirement to take charge at Roma for a 3rd time. Is he the most universally popular manager out there? Gary Lineker is leaving the BBC’s flagship football programme. Hear what people misunderstand about Match of the Day. Plus was Klopp holding Liverpool back and Diego Forlan’s tennis debut. *** We’ve been nominated for Podcast of the Year at the 2024 Football Supporters’ Association Awards! Voting closes at midday on Monday 18th November… you know what to do! https://thefsa.org.uk/news/fsa-awards-2024-vote-now/ *** Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Nations League and other international affairs (05.30) • PART 2a: The David Coote affair (16.00) • PART 2b: The Bentancur ban (33.00) • PART 3: Ranieri returns to Roma (36.00) • PART 4a: Your questions (44.00) • PART 4b: Lineker leaves Match of The Day (50.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo welcomes Adrian Clarke, Dom Fifield and many more on another sad night for Scottish football. The Tartan Army are heading home after a last-gasp defeat against Hungary in Stuttgart. Did Scotland let themselves down? Or do they lack depth physically and technically? Germany also need a stoppage time equaliser against Switzerland to confirm top spot in Group A as questions are asked again about the defence. Italy take on Croatia in the standout game on Monday night. James Horncastle sets the scene as the Azzurri’s hold on the trophy hangs in the balance. Plus we discuss Harry Kane’s comments about England players turned pundits. Should they be cheerleaders or should the current crop expect to be criticised? Produced by Charlie Jones. Theme music by JJ Bull. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Scotland 0-1 Hungary with Kieran Canning (04.00) • PART 1b: Switzerland 1-1 Germany with Seb Stafford-Bloor (14.00) • PART 2a: Italy v Croatia preview with James Horncastle (22.00) • PART 2b: Albania v Spain preview (33.00) • PART 2c: Kane takes aim at the pundits (36.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo and the continental panel of Raphael Honigstein, James Horncastle, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo shine a light on the big stories in European football this week. Bayern throw away a 2-0 lead in Dortmund, with questions starting to be asked of whether Julian Nagelsmann is the long-term future of the club. But it’s the perfect start for Xabi Alonso at Leverkusen. Bayern’s former striker Robert Lewandowski is a bit starved of service at Barca as they face Inter in a huge Champions League clash. In France, there’s more Mbappe melodrama at PSG with the star striker criticising Christophe Galtier’s tactics on Instagram. Elsewhere, Kristof Terreur gives us the lowdown on the perfect Club Brugge and Jules purrs over the perfect Enzo Fernandez. Plus some harsh red cards and some not so harsh red cards. Produced by Charlie Jones RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the weekend (01.30) • PART 2: Germany – Klassiker classic and a not too Xabi start (06.00) • PART 3: Spain – big weeks for Barca and Real (18.00) • PART 4: Kristof Terreur on the remarkable Club Brugge (29.00) • PART 5: France - more Mbappe melodrama (37.00) • PART 6: Italy – champions Milan stay on Napoli’s tail (49.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back to continue the series where we talk about some of the biggest headlines in MLS/USMNT in the news recently. In week 2 we are covering NYCFC signing a 14 year old, Hector Herrera's move to Houston Dynamo, Djordje Mihailovic interest in Europe, coaches call out the owners, and Fabian Herbers calls out Gonzalo Higuain. Some interesting transfer news with Mihailovic getting interest from teams like Dortmund, Bologna, and Newcast...

Matt Davies-Adams is in the hot seat for the first Totally Football Show of 2022, alongside Daniel Storey, Dan Bardell and Sasha Goryunov. Most of the panel were at Stamford Bridge to see Chelsea and Liverpool in a pulsating draw that led both sets of players to believe the title race was over. Romelu Lukaku wasn’t at Stamford Bridge. We ask what he was trying to achieve with his interview criticising Thomas Tuchel’s tactics. Man City win at Arsenal in another hugely eventful clash. Does the reaction towards the refereeing decisions again show how officials are mistreated in this country? Brighton are the envy of most teams in the country right now as they win at Goodison and supporting Everton continues to be a character-building experience. Plus we praise Brentford’s strength in depth and make some bold predictions for 2022. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Watford’s AFCON obstructions (03m 00s) • PART 2: Chelsea 2-2 Liverpool (05m 30s) • PART 3: Arsenal 1-2 Man City (23m 30s) • PART 4a: Leeds 3-1 Burnley (35m 00s) • PART 4b: Everton 2-3 Brighton (39m 00s) • PART 4c: The rest of the Premier League weekend (46m 00s) • PART 5: Big predictions for 2022 (62m 00s) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR 33% OFF THE PRICE OF AN ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION • theathletic.com/totally GET IN TOUCH: • follow us on Instagram • find us on Facebook • send us a tweet: @TheTotallyShow READ STUFF ON OUR WEBSITE: • check out thetotallyfootballshow.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Tot&Ham Suj & James discuss all the latest goings on at their respective clubs Tottenham & West Ham as the Planet #FPL Derby looms in Gameweek 31. There are further frustrations for James following the fortuitous weekend draw at Burnley where Mourinho again started with a back 5, but there were some positives in the 2nd half display. Updates on the potentially season ending injury for Steven Bergwijn, Harry Kane's potential comeback, how no Champions League will affect Tottenham's ability to overhaul the squad & thoughts on Mourinho's public criticism of Tanguy Ndombele. While at West Ham, chances came and went for The Hammers in defeat at The Emirates but there are positives to take having played a 4-4-2 again with Antonio & Bowen amongst those looking threatening. How does Suj fancy the Hammers chances against Wolves on Sunday? And what does he think of the meeting at Spurs in GW31? _________________________________________ Web: www.planetfpl.com Twitter: @PlanetFPLPod (James) / @sujanshah (Suj) Facebook: www.facebook.com/PlanetFPL Instagram: @planetfpl You Tube: www.youtube.com/planetfpl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jules has just about recovered from the high of seeing Brighton first on the Match of the Day running order to hotfoot it to the studio for today’s episode! Today, we discuss the relationship between players and fans when things aren’t going to plan. After the booing aimed at Arsenal’s Granit Xhaka on Sunday and some Southampton fans demanding a refund after their humbling loss against Leicester, we explore what fans can rightfully expect from their club. After that we squeeze in some chat on Gabriel Jesus’ role at Manchester City and his place as a more than capable backup for Sergio Aguero, and we get to some of your correspondence too! We're currently on tour! Join us at venues across England, Europe, USA and Canada for Football Ramble Live - expect all your old favourites (including Pete Donaldson), brand new games and a load of laughs. Get your tickets now at ramblelive.com! Fancy getting in touch? Email us here: [email protected] or we're on twitter: @footballramble @julesbreach @andybrassell ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.