Shock, horror, footballers sleep around a lot

You might have seen this, or you might not of, either way, click here to read an article by Rohan Ricketts on 'The Truth about Sex and Footballers'.

Rohan is now a blogger. He never had time for the ladies when he was playing in the Prem because he spent far too much time....ah f**k it. Let's not even go there.

To be honest, the article doesn't say much in the way of anything. Is it meant to be sympathetic towards footballers? Oh look, poor sods with their millions and their flash motors and easy women. They just can't say no, can they? How could they? It's far too difficult.

No sh*t.

They are lads. With money. If you were a lad with money and not a footballer, you'd probably splash your cash through women in the same way. They have it even easier because they are famous and can just basically turn up at any given club and pull just by being there.

The real question here should be: Why the f**k do their wives/girlfriends stick by them (most of the time)? I'll let you figure that one out for yourself. Just don't share your answer with any of the WAGs because they won't want to hear the far more humiliating truth.

Ricketts Update

Right mindset.

Raw tools.

Hungry.

Wants to play football.

The words of Rohan Ricketts.

The quest for a club big enough for his talents continues. Followers of this here blog will know I've been keeping an eye on the lad since his depature from Toronto. He's currently on trial at Leyton Orient. I'm assuming a move to the continent didn't quite pan out for him. Which is a shame because he is far more suited to the La Liga than he is to the frantic English game where muscle is more important than brains. His opinion, not mine. Seems he's opted for at least one of the advancements of the League One sides that were apparently keen on him, as stated in a Sky Sports interview a while back.

I'm hoping the Black Iniesta (as he's commonly refered to in this blog article), formerly of the MLS, will hope the O's see the untapped potential that others have dismissed. Think Freddy Adu with intent.

I'll leave you with a couple of his recent Tweets off his Twitter account that appear to be fairly relevant to his current predicament:

The last 2 months have been a real experince for myself as a pro footballer. The football industry is not in the best state it once was.

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Adversity builds character and character can take you to places that money can't.. Believe that

Yep. East London.

Rohan Ricketts is back

The Iniesta of the MLS returns home

If you read this blog regularly, you’ll know that I’ve been following the adventures of Rohan Ricketts over the pond. The lad has returned back to England having left Toronto FC (apparently because their head coach quit the club). Maybe I mis-understood but I was certain a month or so back he was released by the club. At least that’s the impression I got from one or two sources. Obviously mis-informed. I guess if he’s left the club on a free no contract was on offer anyhow, although from what he's saying, he wanted a change. But regardless of how or why, he’s back and he's looking for a brand new home and a new adventure.

Cheeky Spurs trial? Nah, just jesting.

Skysports have done him a favour with an interview and they’ve even written up a brief CV for any prospective club interested in the midfielder. Although how exactly a 26 year old has ‘plenty of potential’ is a mystery to me. But before the likes of Hull or Stoke take a look, be warned...he’d prefer a move to the continent instead.

Apparently touch players (that’s what he is) don’t go down too well in England unless they play for Arsenal. The fast paced kick and rush football of the Prem means Ricketts (according to Rohan) wouldn’t be able to play at his best. He needs a proper stage for his talents. Like Iniesta has in La Liga. Because Iniesta in the Prem just wouldn’t work. See players of this ilk get overlooked over here. According to Rohan.

He does talk the talk.

Right mindset.

Raw tools.

Hungry.

Wants to play football.

He's even got an active Twitter account.

I almost want him to return, not to us of course, but to the Prem. Thus far only League One teams have apparently shown an interest in the young lad. Come one people, wake up. He's a free agent and he needs his football.

We need to find him a team. Spread the word.

The Ricketts is back and he's ready to sparkle.

The dream is over for Ricketts...again

50 Cent’s favourite MLS player has been released by Toronto FC having played only three games this season compared to the twenty-seven he appeared in last term. Once again, Ricketts is on his bike. Was meant to be one of the more skillful players across the pond but obviously doesn't do enough to warrant a first team place - so I’m waiting for him to update either his Twitter account or his blog (or his other blog) for a possible explanation as to why he’s failed to make the grade. Again. Apart from being an average team player with an attitude problem/off the field issues/lack of application. I don’t know. Choose one.

Talking of Twitter, this gem is from his Wikipedia entry:

Rohan is also a known user of social networking site Twitter, under the username rohanricketts. He was involved in a controversy, dubbed "Twitter-gate" by Toronto FC fans when statements of displeasure with the amount of playing time he was receiving were posted on his twitter account, he alleges that it was someone else who posted the messages.

He just can't help himself can he?

Last time I mentioned Ro-Ric one or two of you from across the pond had a bit of info to share about his general performance in the MLS, so please feel free to share any opinions or rumours about the termination of his contract.

As for 50 Cent. There's no accounting for taste.

Blackwood signs from Arsenal, but is he worth 50 cents?

Ricketts.
O'Hara.
Bentley via Blackburn.
And now Blackwood. Anton Blackwood.

The 17 year old defender has signed a one year deal from them lot from Woolwich. He travelled with the academy team to Switzerland and played in the final of the Tournoi International trophy against Hajduk split (3-0), even managing to get himself onto the score sheet. The only thing I know about the lad is that he can run 100m in around 11.1 seconds (at least he did so at the age of 14).

Other than that, he joined Arsenal from Northampton but has had injury issues in the past two 'seasons'. He wasn't offered a new contract due to his poor performances.

SPURS TO THE RESCUE! It's a one year contract and apparently its incentive based. We'll see how this one pans out. You have to be a little concerned with us picking up another Arsenal youth reject. But in the grand scheme of things, its a non-story. Although it would be nice if he turned out to be a gem. For larfs.

I guess covering this story was just an excuse to post these pictures of 50 cent in a Toronto shirt with the name Ricketts on the back. Yes, Ricketts. Rohan Ricketts. Remember Rohan? I'm sure you do.

He's apparently a bit of a super-star in the MLS. Which should more or less tells you everything you need to know about the game over the pond.

Football. Funny. Old. Game.