Fred’s Latest Hissy Fit

By: Inara | October 19th, 2008

Fred was very pissed yesterday when, as he was walking off the pitch during a substitution, he was booed rather voraciously by the home crowd at the Gerland. Sayz Fred:

“It’s very difficult. Every time, it’s the same thing – the fans are angry with me and whistle at me. When the team draws or loses, it becomes my fault. I don’t deserve this. This proves that they aren’t real fans. Fortunately, I’m supported by my teammates and the technical staff, who also don’t understand the fans’ reaction towards me…”

Fred also says that if he scores in the next match, he won’t celebrate with the fans. He also confirms that he will not leave Lyon this winter no matter how much the fans whistle him. At the very least, he will stay until the end of his contract, which ends this summer. Aulas on the other hand is hoping that Fred doesn’t take the whistling too personally (too late, he already has) because he wants the Brazilian to extend his contract.

Fred’s most frequent expression these days.

What’s hilarious is Fred’s refusal to acknowledge why Lyon fans – who are the last people on the planet to engage in booing their own players – dislike him so much. Maybe it’s because he’s been less visible than Casper when he’s been on the pitch. Or maybe it’s because of his belief that he’s entitled to a starting spot based on his performances three years ago. Or maybe it’s because of all that shit he pulled last year (for more info, read this, this, this, this, this, this, this, and this).

Geez, Fred is such a delinquent. Has he lately done ANYTHING besides falling to the ground and missing really easy sitters? Anything?!?!?!I mean, even his own coaches bitch about him. Gerard Houllier, when asked about Fred’s whereabouts two years ago, famously replied: “How the hell should I know? I only pay attention to players who are at the club.” Alain Perrin, when asked last summer about Fred’s whereabouts, responded: “I’m seriously thinking about calling the FBI and filing a missing persons report.” I can only imagine what Puel has to say about him.

And before I get accused of being on an anti-Fred agenda (which I am, I have no patience for the guy), I should mention that he’s had personal issues, so you can read about that here. Though that’s no excuse if you ask me.

The question is, do we want Fred to extend his contract at Lyon? Based on past performances and incidents, I think I’d rather just get Loic Remy back. Hell, I’d rather just promote Yannis Tafer.