Rodri threatens to go on strike as Man City star wades into Champions League row
September 17, 2024
Rodri threatens to go on strike as Man City star wades into Champions League row
by rarely-redditing
35 comments
*”the Spaniard was asked whether he felt that striking is an option in the future, to which he replied: “I think we’re close to that.”*
The Express is a load of shit. “threatens”…
How about the clubs make use of their squads to make sure the players aren’t over played?
I wouldn’t be against Rodri going on strike this week
This title is misleading relative to what he said but the larger point is fair. Players *should* seriously discuss this. As much as I love the constant games as a viewer, this is horrible asset management. It wears players down and will ultimately shorten careers if we keep this up. Just look at the minutes players players racked up last year and know it will be worse as we go forward.
People often bemoan player complaints as millionaires but this is no different than when traditional labor unions threaten action for fairer working conditions.
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I dont get it why this is a problem. They have a squad for a reason, You dont feel fit, just dont play for a week. 115fc even has a 3rd choice bench which will be envy of leicester, southampton. They get paid heavily for playing football.
Good on em, players should unionize, I don’t care how much they’re paid, doesn’t mean they don’t deserve to have fair ‘working’ conditions.
Their pay is based on demand. As long as they’re in demand they have the power to bargain. There is no game without the players.
Do it, go on strike.
Failing that, moan at your boss for not rotating
I feel like people are really playing this up. He didn’t threaten to go on strike, he said that the mood of the players was headed that direction. From the article:
>Speaking ahead of City’s clash with [Inter Milan](https://www.express.co.uk/latest/inter-milan-fc) in the Champions League, the Spaniard was asked whether he felt that striking is an option in the future, to which he replied: “I think we’re close to that.
>”It’s the general opinion of the players. And if it keeps this way, we’ll have no other option, I really think… It’s something that worries us. We are the guys who suffer!”
This feels like an early statement in a conversation that could very well end in a strike, but we’re still several steps away from that.
I love how players refuse to play but also want high salary regardless, thats like poor people asking for free health care when they dont pay taxes
Be quite happy if Rodri went on strike tbh. Nice long one mate, maybe 3 years. For the good of football of course. We’ll hold the Fort until you’re back.
I’ll get out my small violin…you’re on fat contracts and have an incredibly easy life all things considered, play football for a few years then retire in your 30s and live the rest of your life as a king, stop moaning.
Damn, there are a lot of bootlickers in this sub. Yes these guys are extremely well paid, they are still workers being overworked.
Considering International football is more popular than club football players should remember that, Disrespecting the part of football that is more popular and also more of an interest to the Goverment that grants football many privileges is risky.
Maybe stop travelling the world pre season. Oh yeah….MORE MONEY
If i were a player at the highest level in England i would really consider skipping the following
Nations League
World Cup clubs
Carabao Cup
FA Cup ( until the later stages)
The main focus should be on The PL, CL and WC/Euro qualifiers matches
Maybe stop travelling the world pre season
He’ll be dreaming about having too many CL games next year when he’s playing in the Championship!
This is where player rotation comes into play
He’s absolutely right.
How many players looked a shadow of themselves at the Euros?
It’s too much.
It’s not just football either, it’s every sport.
Andy Murray having metal hips at age 30. It’s not natural.
The insatiable demand for more and more televised sports is ultimately going to destroy sport.
Maybe teams should use their whole 25 man squad more
Can you start this week please?
Now that is how to deal with a bully
Milk them for all their worth until the body gives
A simple fix would be to limit either games played or minutes played. It would give big clubs an advantage but they also play more games. Make these managers have to really work. I love watching live sports but I don’t want to see all my favorite players injured. The greed from the owners, leagues and cups has to be controlled because they won’t do it themselves.
Just do it.
When you watch the NBA the season is long but the players get enough rest….Fifa will kill someone…before they bend
Please do.
Good – hope he does and all his teammates follow suit! 🤣
Whislt he is at he should go on strike on how much people have to pay to watch him play. If he wants to be at his ‘best’ every game for the fans then he should be advocating that all the fans should be able to afford to watch him play and not have to sign up to multiple services to do so.
Use that million dollar bench, he needs to take it up with man city themselves
Wait didn’t Pep give him the last month off anyway
Less games = less pay then? I mean if he’s happy with that then sure.
Wait until they see the hours of the people other than footballers and singers who earn as much. Lots of guys breaking their back on 2 jobs to survive as well.
Then this guy who will earn 100 mil in 5-10 years complaining that he has to work 5 days a week. If he really wants to play less, just ask his agent to put a clause in his contract and he will earn 7 mil instead of 15 a season
You re part of the system, got millions but no money for a simple mirror?
Fraud, even though am aware the problem is an actual one but the framing is just horrible.
35 comments
*”the Spaniard was asked whether he felt that striking is an option in the future, to which he replied: “I think we’re close to that.”*
The Express is a load of shit. “threatens”…
How about the clubs make use of their squads to make sure the players aren’t over played?
I wouldn’t be against Rodri going on strike this week
This title is misleading relative to what he said but the larger point is fair. Players *should* seriously discuss this. As much as I love the constant games as a viewer, this is horrible asset management. It wears players down and will ultimately shorten careers if we keep this up. Just look at the minutes players players racked up last year and know it will be worse as we go forward.
People often bemoan player complaints as millionaires but this is no different than when traditional labor unions threaten action for fairer working conditions.
[deleted]
I dont get it why this is a problem. They have a squad for a reason, You dont feel fit, just dont play for a week. 115fc even has a 3rd choice bench which will be envy of leicester, southampton. They get paid heavily for playing football.
Good on em, players should unionize, I don’t care how much they’re paid, doesn’t mean they don’t deserve to have fair ‘working’ conditions.
Their pay is based on demand. As long as they’re in demand they have the power to bargain. There is no game without the players.
Do it, go on strike.
Failing that, moan at your boss for not rotating
I feel like people are really playing this up. He didn’t threaten to go on strike, he said that the mood of the players was headed that direction. From the article:
>Speaking ahead of City’s clash with [Inter Milan](https://www.express.co.uk/latest/inter-milan-fc) in the Champions League, the Spaniard was asked whether he felt that striking is an option in the future, to which he replied: “I think we’re close to that.
>”It’s the general opinion of the players. And if it keeps this way, we’ll have no other option, I really think… It’s something that worries us. We are the guys who suffer!”
This feels like an early statement in a conversation that could very well end in a strike, but we’re still several steps away from that.
I love how players refuse to play but also want high salary regardless, thats like poor people asking for free health care when they dont pay taxes
Be quite happy if Rodri went on strike tbh. Nice long one mate, maybe 3 years. For the good of football of course. We’ll hold the Fort until you’re back.
I’ll get out my small violin…you’re on fat contracts and have an incredibly easy life all things considered, play football for a few years then retire in your 30s and live the rest of your life as a king, stop moaning.
Damn, there are a lot of bootlickers in this sub. Yes these guys are extremely well paid, they are still workers being overworked.
Considering International football is more popular than club football players should remember that, Disrespecting the part of football that is more popular and also more of an interest to the Goverment that grants football many privileges is risky.
Maybe stop travelling the world pre season. Oh yeah….MORE MONEY
If i were a player at the highest level in England i would really consider skipping the following
Nations League
World Cup clubs
Carabao Cup
FA Cup ( until the later stages)
The main focus should be on The PL, CL and WC/Euro qualifiers matches
Maybe stop travelling the world pre season
He’ll be dreaming about having too many CL games next year when he’s playing in the Championship!
This is where player rotation comes into play
He’s absolutely right.
How many players looked a shadow of themselves at the Euros?
It’s too much.
It’s not just football either, it’s every sport.
Andy Murray having metal hips at age 30. It’s not natural.
The insatiable demand for more and more televised sports is ultimately going to destroy sport.
Maybe teams should use their whole 25 man squad more
Can you start this week please?
Now that is how to deal with a bully
Milk them for all their worth until the body gives
A simple fix would be to limit either games played or minutes played. It would give big clubs an advantage but they also play more games. Make these managers have to really work. I love watching live sports but I don’t want to see all my favorite players injured. The greed from the owners, leagues and cups has to be controlled because they won’t do it themselves.
Just do it.
When you watch the NBA the season is long but the players get enough rest….Fifa will kill someone…before they bend
Please do.
Good – hope he does and all his teammates follow suit! 🤣
Whislt he is at he should go on strike on how much people have to pay to watch him play. If he wants to be at his ‘best’ every game for the fans then he should be advocating that all the fans should be able to afford to watch him play and not have to sign up to multiple services to do so.
Use that million dollar bench, he needs to take it up with man city themselves
Wait didn’t Pep give him the last month off anyway
Less games = less pay then? I mean if he’s happy with that then sure.
Wait until they see the hours of the people other than footballers and singers who earn as much. Lots of guys breaking their back on 2 jobs to survive as well.
Then this guy who will earn 100 mil in 5-10 years complaining that he has to work 5 days a week. If he really wants to play less, just ask his agent to put a clause in his contract and he will earn 7 mil instead of 15 a season
You re part of the system, got millions but no money for a simple mirror?
Fraud, even though am aware the problem is an actual one but the framing is just horrible.