A story in today’s Telegraph highlights what a good guy Didier Zokora is. It also adds an interesting spin to the recent Super Spurs debate about football players loyalty to their club. See what you think,
From today’s Telegraph:
When it comes to decision-making, Didier Zokora would appear to be fairly unusual. For a start, the midfielder says he chose Tottenham over Arsenal in 2006 when most players would have plumped for Champions League football.
Continuing the theme last month, he spurned the advances of Real Madrid where his old manager, Juande Ramos, seemed keen.
Two big calls. Two pivotal moments in Zokora’s career, which, at the moment, involves scrapping for points at the wrong end of the table.
Arsenal, it’s true, might not be in the rudest of health just now, while the Bernabeu has seen better days. Nevertheless, the situation at both clubs ranks a bit higher than hovering one point above the relegation zone.
Zokora, however, bears no regrets, perfectly happy with his lot as his team prepare to host Arsenal on Sunday for what is sure to be another spicy north London derby.
“Yes, when I signed for Spurs, Arsenal also wanted me”, he confirmed this week. “I spoke with Arsene Wenger after the World Cup but I preferred to come to Spurs because it gave me a good option for my life. I am very happy.”
Happy enough, it seems, to also reject a move to Spain.
“Everybody knows Real Madrid wanted me but I signed a new contract for this club and if they want me, I stay. The club needs me, my life is here. Real are one of the best clubs in the world so that is good for me, no?
That means I am not a bad player!” (Telegraph)
For all his shortcomings in shooting and passing, he makes up for it with a great attitude. What a legend! He just needs that elusive first goal! do, do, do Didier Zokora!
