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| Now City scum Hargreaves, leaving Bridgewater Hospital |
Ex-United and England star Owen Hargreaves made a shocking move signing with City late Tuesday evening after completing a 3-hour medical at Bridgewater Hospital. This news came a few weeks after Sir Alex had notified Hargreaves that they will not re-sign the player after only playing 11 minutes in the past two years due to horrible injury. Hargreaves, who won a Champions League and Premier League Title with United in 2007-2008, even told Sir Alex that he would play and train for free but Sir Alex couldn't allow that to happen. With a player who had an unbelievable ability to anchor the central midfield and whose work ethic was second to none, it was almost a football travesty to think his career could be over. Following this news, Hargreaves' playing career looked just about over until youtube videos of his personal training sessions started floating around the internet as part of a self promotion campaign to hopefully play again.
The Calgary native explained how "Just this summer, I've had maybe 30 agents getting in touch to say they can help, but I've turned them away. I don't see why some middle man should make a fast buck out of me. If clubs are interested, they will be able to see for themselves if I am fit". With that said, his videos sparked some interest as earlier on West Brom and Aston Villa looked to be the front runners to win over his services. City then came out of nowhere on Tuesday to snatch the former United star and give the player the money that Villa and West Brom obviously could not. Should have seen that coming (those conniving fucks).
In my opinion, to sign with City right now is a bit of a kick in the balls to United, their supporters and their training staff. Despite the fact that Sir Alex did not re-sign the midfielder, it isn't okay to dishonour a Club and Training Staff that looked after and nurtured Hargreaves through those horrific injuries. The team and medical staff put their everything into a players recovery and the player repays the club by signing with their hated rivals. In addition, he claimed how he didn't want agents to help him get signed and make a quick buck, but look who is making a quick buck now... Joining a team with an extremely over-crowded midfield (likely for the money) when he could have easily started every match and been a key member of Villa or West Brom squad.
Intrigued to know what City are paying a player who hasn't even played a full half in two years. With that said, as a Canadian and former massive fan of the player, I will be happy if Hargreaves can get back to form and contribute to England's National Squad. The player has been through hell and back the past few years and deserves a good break. Too bad it's with City.
