The Great White Hype

England as a footballing nation have been branded the inventors of modern day football after developing the rules that define the modern day brand of the game according to FIFA.

Possessing a rich history in terms of footballing talent, the English Premier League is by far the most most watched soccer league, debatably the most interesting league if you ask my opinion, but despite the success of the league its current crop of players are far from interesting.

The English footballing press don't seem to help matters at all, either on and off the pitch. With every little significant contribution by a up and coming player in the English  game touted as the next big thing, the  English  press are known to hype their players with little or less convictions.

Take for example Wayne Rooney in his early years was touted as the next Bob Charlton, and even now Andros Townsend of Totenham who many are tipping to shine in the world cup for England after his performances in the early part of the season.

Then, heres the big one of them all, Tom Cleverly. After Scholsey hung his boots, United to needed to fill the void left in the  center  of the park by his retirement, but rather than bring in a seasoned midfielder, Fergie strong headedly  decided  against  that notion and stick with what he had. Known for getting success with youth players  groomed  from United's academy, Cleverly was promoted up the ranks to feature for the first team after a couple of successful loan spells.

Wesley Sneijder was  rumored  to be a transfer target, after winning the treble with Inter Milan and falling out with the club for refusing to take a pay cut, but demand in wages and considering his age at the time the deal fell through. When United played Man city in the Charity  shield  game 2011,Tom Cleverly was unleashed to the world of football and chants of "who needs Sneijder" was  echoed  by United supporters, following his instant impact on the game that saw United come from 2 goals down to win 3 - 2. 

Fast forward 3 years on, the player dubbed as the new Paul Scholes has been subjected to heavy criticism following his performances this season. In his words, he has been made a 'scape-goat' for United woes this season. thats not all, theres been an online petition to see him dropped from Englands squad for the upcoming world cup. The petition which has gotten a  staggering  17,500 signatures is unfair towards any professional career and his person likewise.

For me, the hype the press gives its  players  are unjustifiable, which makes me wonder what if Messi and Ronaldo were both English. They  probably  would have won the world cup before setting foot in Brazil. Hopefully the same fate  doesn't  befall the like of Ross  Barkley of Everton,  at least  Jack Wilshire has come good so far.