Aaron Ramsdale interview

[GuangzhouBlade]

Not sure what he hoped to achieve with this interview tbh.

In and amongst the normal twitter nonsense with Blades backing Ramsdale and slagging off the board for some reason, I did notice a few Arsenal fans agreeing with the odd Blade saying he doesn't come across very well. Interestingly enough there was tweet with a few likes saying something along the lines of "great so if Real Madrid come knocking he is going to do that to us". No idea what he wanted to achieve.

 

[Edgar Allan Poo]

It’s not reports, it’s from the horses mouth. Watch the interview.

Why, when I can get you to watch it for me?

 

[Edgar Allan Poo]

It's not really a case of the reports being true. He said it himself, on camera

But that would mean the reports are true then.

 

[Balham]

Where's my mate that was arguing with me about how Ramsdale wanted to stay etc.. and was the ultimate professional?
Wasn't he his cousin or something? Constantly on here defending him...

You mean albinonick but I somehow doubt we'll ever hear from him again. Think he's Ramsdale's uncle for what it's worth.

 

[Headshrinker]

The funniest thing is the host licking his arse. "What's wrong with people?"

He should have said: "What's wrong with you/footballers being greedy bastards and not honoring contracts."

 

[JT89]

The funniest thing is the host licking his arse. "What's wrong with people?"

He should have said: "What's wrong with you/footballers being greedy bastards and not honoring contracts."

When you say "the host" do you mean the professional footballer, or the professional footballers best friend?

 

[boss hog]

Greedy players buttering each other up no thanks .

 

[groveblade]

Aaron Ramsdale discussing his move to Arsenal with Ben Foster, a few interesting comments about utd in this...

Comes across as a greedy, self-entitled twat in that interview.. Just laughs off his culpability for our poor results in first 1/3 of last season...

 

[Mag-83]

He was absolutely shocking until mid January last year. He didn’t command his box, he jumped after the ball went past him. Flapped at crosses. He was crap. Diabolical. Second half of the season he made some very good saves. When we were as good as down. Pressure off. Even when we played Birmingham on the first match of the season he let that header go under his body. The club held out for an excellent deal from Arsenal so that should be the end of it.

 

[FATTYFOULKE]

The club held out for an excellent deal from Arsenal so that should be the end of it.

You’re right it should be the end to of it but it seems Ramsdale bears a grudge.

 

[Bladesman]

You’re right it should be the end to of it but it seems Ramsdale bears a grudge.

He could have not said anything and kept the goodwill from most of us.

Now he has exposed himself as a prick, who is to say he won't pull a similar stunt at Arsenal?

 

[Mag-83]

The whole “I got psoriasis” from the protracted transfer negotiations was the best bit. In other words, the stress of receiving tens of thousands of pounds per week from the blades vs the whole lot more he could receive from Arsenal made him break out into a rash. Pathetic. What an absolute tool. Well rid.

 

[coolasanidiot]

I think the thread generally is way OTT. Rammers is a decent lad. without doubt tried his very best for us whilst here.

I think all that can really be thrown at him with this video - is a mixture of immaturity, being a bit thick, not thinking through what he is saying, a lack of good advice.

Wish him only good things, but given how he played first half the season for us, thinking a few ricks will be around the corner, and all this love can easily change, with an Arse support that is a lot more fickle than most.

 

[Bladesman]

I think the thread generally is way OTT. Rammers is a decent lad. without doubt tried his very best for us whilst here.

I think all that can really be thrown at him with this video - is a mixture of immaturity, being a bit thick, not thinking through what he is saying, a lack of good advice.

Wish him only good things, but given how he played first half the season for us, thinking a few ricks will be around the corner, and all this love can easily change, with an Arse support that is a lot more fickle than most.

I wish him good things to the point it activates the addon clauses and that is where it ends.

This thread isn't OTT at all, he refused to play for us. So he can go fuck himself to be quite honest with you. He threw the whole team under the bus because we refused to get dry bummed by Arsenal over his transfer.

 

[Moan? Nope-I saw Longhorn]

Struggling to get worked up over this one if I’m honest. Probably should have kept it to himself but at the same time we are always complaining that footballers speak it nothing but bland sound bites and we all want to know what goes off behind the scenes.

It’s a short career and players are always trying to force moves because one bit of bad luck and the next one might never come along. No point calling him “shit” as he evidently isn’t.

League One Wes is where it’s at these days anyway.

Yay, finally, after 6 pages, the old “it’s a short career” line
He might consider going down the job centre like the (former) miners, shipbuilders, steelworkers, Debenhams staff etc etc etc when he hits middle age - sure there’ll be some wagon driving vacancies by then - maybe Joe Bolton, Dane Whitehouse & Keith Edwards can give him some post football careers advice.
I’m also led to believe that there’s (2nd) career opportunities mopping up old folks puke piss & shit @ (nearly) 9 quid an hour

 

[Dark muffy]

Hes just a guy who played for us at one point, not from Sheffield, doesnt support us, had a few good games, won't stay I many peoples minds of the next few years. He's in the same bracket as the likes of Jonathan forte, Carl veart, Gary Naysmith for me....did ok but not a lot to write home about.

 

[Booker4]

Just watched the video interview. I'd say, personally, I think he comes across better when you watch it then just reading the comments he said. I still think there's a lot not to like from the interview but he just comes across as wet behind the ears and I think he'll regret that interview, possibly already. I've always thought he comes across as a decent lad, even now if still think that, but that interview and what he says was just not needed to be said. I also still disagree with much of his stance, but one thing that came across from the interview is how stressed and emotional he was as result of the uncertainty which although understandable make me think that what he's said in this interview is a result of his stress in this and he just wanted to get it off his chest but as I say, now he's done that I bet he realises he made an error of judgement in this.

 

[Mumbo]

Yay, finally, after 6 pages, the old “it’s a short career” line
He might consider going down the job centre like the (former) miners, shipbuilders, steelworkers, Debenhams staff etc etc etc when he hits middle age - sure there’ll be some wagon driving vacancies by then - maybe Joe Bolton, Dane Whitehouse & Keith Edwards can give him some post football careers advice.
I’m also led to believe that there’s (2nd) career opportunities mopping up old folks puke piss & shit @ (nearly) 9 quid an hour

I had a short career as a postie a laminator a roofer a car salesman and a few other career moves.
Any one of which on Ramsdales wages would have had me retired 20 years ago.

 

[Frank the tank]

It was pretty obvious reading g between the lines at the time that United had decided to take a hardliners stance to recoup as much of the 40 million they needed to.recoup and that ramsdale was being pressured into forcing the move

There were several reports at the time from people around arsenal indicating that uniteds stance could backfire if ramsdale starting acting up and the ball was in his court

So he did and we relented at 24 million plus 6 in add ons

If the club upset the players and get the best deal for the club then they are alright by me ,makes a change from bending over and accepting the first lo ball offer and as soon as the next 6 m comes in he is dead to me

 

[Moan? Nope-I saw Longhorn]

I had a short career as a postie a laminator a roofer a car salesman and a few other career moves.
Any one of which on Ramsdales wages would have had me retired 20 years ago.

Aye,
By that maths you must be approaching your 40th birthday

 

[Alan Birchenall's hair]

Hopeless for 2/3rds of last season. Started OK at Arse, though signs of his either flopping to one side instead of springing, or doing 'Hollywood' dives for stuff he should catch have been evident in the last couple of Arse games. Don't care if he turns out fantastic or not. The interview says it all about his character and integrity......

 

[Bladesman]

Hopeless for 2/3rds of last season. Started OK at Arse, though signs of his either flopping to one side instead of springing, or doing 'Hollywood' dives for stuff he should catch have been evident in the last couple of Arse games. Don't care if he turns out fantastic or not. The interview says it all about his character and integrity......

Hopefully we get the rest of the money we are due before his form dips.

 

[Hague Blade]

Yay, finally, after 6 pages, the old “it’s a short career” line
He might consider going down the job centre like the (former) miners, shipbuilders, steelworkers, Debenhams staff etc etc etc when he hits middle age - sure there’ll be some wagon driving vacancies by then - maybe Joe Bolton, Dane Whitehouse & Keith Edwards can give him some post football careers advice.
I’m also led to believe that there’s (2nd) career opportunities mopping up old folks puke piss & shit @ (nearly) 9 quid an hour

Nail on head Moan? Nope-I saw Longhorn - I get irrationally wound up by this bollocks - it’s only a short career. How long does it need to be, when you’re on a fixed multi-year contract on tens of thousands a week? Buy a normal house, a normal car, don’t waste it on your entourage or down the bookies, and you’ll be set for life in a few years. Short career, my arse.

 

[Hagansbootlaces]

Nail on head Moan? Nope-I saw Longhorn - I get irrationally wound up by this bollocks - it’s only a short career. How long does it need to be, when you’re on a fixed multi-year contract on tens of thousands a week? Buy a normal house, a normal car, don’t waste it on your entourage or down the bookies, and you’ll be set for life in a few years. Short career, my arse.

i tried explaining it years ago to my nephew, just after Shearer got his big money move to Newcastle,, imagine looking at a housing estate and knowing every week you could afford one house,,couple of years go buy, you own the whole estate, applies now with the latest sought after striker Dosan Vlahovic demanding 200k a week to move to a PL club

 

[Weasel]

Heaven forbid they might have to work until their in the 60s like the rest of us mere mortals. It's not a short career at all. They are perfectly entitled to work as long as they like until they retire and take their pension. Its just that that particular extremely well paid job to some is only available to them for a certain period of time so its up to them and make hay whilst the sun shines. The other year I worked overseas for a 6 month period for a very lucrative contract. I did the job, got paid and have invested / saved the vast majority of it knowing that come later in life it will be very handy to have those assets. I didnt squander it or complain that I needed more as the contract might only be part of a short career. I took the money and moved on to my next job. And I expect to be working well into my 50s or early 60s through necessity. It's footballers with their sense of self entitlement on display again when these lines get trotted out. No one is making them be a footballer they are choosing to do it and take the money on offer at that time.

 

[Hagansbootlaces]

Heaven forbid they might have to work until their in the 60s like the rest of us mere mortals. It's not a short career at all. They are perfectly entitled to work as long as they like until they retire and take their pension. Its just that that particular extremely well paid job to some is only available to them for a certain period of time so its up to them and make hay whilst the sun shines. The other year I worked overseas for a 6 month period for a very lucrative contract. I did the job, got paid and have invested / saved the vast majority of it knowing that come later in life it will be very handy to have those assets. I didnt squander it or complain that I needed more as the contract might only be part of a short career. I took the money and moved on to my next job. And I expect to be working well into my 50s or early 60s through necessity. It's footballers with their sense of self entitlement on display again when these lines get trotted out. No one is making them be a footballer they are choosing to do it and take the money on offer at that time.

About twenty years ago, I fell into the Contracting world, doubled my wages overnight, yes I was working longer hours, but that had the added benefit of if your working you are not spending. About 9 months later the site was compulsory purchased, the company had no choice but to close, everyone got a months warning/notice.

Chatting with one of the other contractors, he let slip he bad been there 5 years, not had holidays, or taken many days off, fearing he wouldn't have a job to come back to if he did,, Well you can at least look on the bright side, money you have made, saved etc,,,nope no money saved, his excuse, well you get used to spending what you earn dont you,,

 

[Weasel]

About twenty years ago, I fell into the Contracting world, doubled my wages overnight, yes I was working longer hours, but that had the added benefit of if your working you are not spending. About 9 months later the site was compulsory purchased, the company had no choice but to close, everyone got a months warning/notice.

Chatting with one of the other contractors, he let slip he bad been there 5 years, not had holidays, or taken many days off, fearing he wouldn't have a job to come back to if he did,, Well you can at least look on the bright side, money you have made, saved etc,,,nope no money saved, his excuse, well you get used to spending what you earn dont you,,

Well some do. Those with a bit of sense put a bit away for a later day if they can afford to.

Footballers getting paid x thousand a week really should be quids in at the end of their career. Most of us have a mortgage and a car or two, but fkin hell what are they spending their money on each week after the usual mortgage and bills etc? How much champagne and caviar can anyone go though during their careers? If any footballer who has earned a fortune during their career finds themselves skint after football... Well I have little sympathy. I remember Lee Hendre whining about being skint at the end of his career before Sky picked him up and gave him a job. The same LH who earned a fortune during football and used to set fire to £50 notes and filming it whilst sniggering like a delinquent. He's learnt the hard way that life isn't always a gravy train.

 

[Drunk blade]

Interview on the daily mail website today, ramsdale getting slated by fans of all clubs for his comments. Made himself look a bit of a tit by all accounts.

Would be a lovely start to the new year if the blades beat boro and he conceeds six against man City with Kyle walker smashing another 30 yarder past him.

 

[Mojo]

This is problem with many of the youth of today. The selfishness, ingratitude and sense of entitlement is absolutely disgusting.

 

[ForgeBlade]

I think the "Ramsdale saga" highlights an issue that we seem to have as a fanbase.

There seems to be some idea among an element of our support that any player that ever plays for us should instantly become "A Blade" for life. They are supposed to forget any other clubs that they've played for, and eulogise SUFC for the rest of their careers. I'm not sure where this idea comes from, but I genuinely think it's weird.

Aaron Ramsdale was born in Stoke on Trent. He's played for us, Bournemouth, Chesterfield, AFC Wimbledon and now Arsenal (per wikipedia) in his career. Why do we feel he owes us some sort of debt? Why should he remember his (brief) time here as a pro any more fondly than any of those other (pre-Arsenal) clubs?

See also Oli McBurnie. He gets abuse on here for going to watch Swansea games, but the best part of his career, in terms of him being a successful striker, was spent at Swansea. Why would he not feel a lot of affection for a club where he was loved, and successful?

We're all happy when we see Harry Maguire in the away end at hillsborough, cheering on the bouncing day massacre. We all like it when Kyle Walker says he'd like to come back and finish his career here.

So why so much hate for a young player who got the opportunity of a lifetime? I get he was a bit of a knob refusing to play, but at the end of the day he got an opportunity, that he was well aware of, to set himself up for life given what he's probably getting paid now.

Can anyone honestly say that if they were offered the chance to do the same job they are doing now, but for 3 or 4 times the same salary, that they would say no out of some sort of imagined loyalty to their current employer, just because said current employers have decided that he is "one of them?"

Probably not.

I don't love or hate Aaron Ramsdale. I'm indifferent towards him. He spent half a season being shit, and half a season being pretty good for us. I wish him no ill feeling. I'd be happy if, in the future, he becomes the first choice keeper for England because his performances for Arsenal merit that, but only because he's a player that I have an interest in because he played for us, not because I believe he has some sort of fairytale love for Sheffield United.