The author criticizes the arrogance of a footballer by suggesting he might as well bring a book of clichéd phrases to the game and get a tattoo saying ‘Tells It Like It Is’. They mockingly assert that nobody outside the UK aspires to play for Tottenham.
The text also discusses the public image of Ange Postecoglou, questioning whether his ‘good bloke’ persona is genuine or a performance. It criticizes footballers for complaining about social media abuse and compares it to background noise, while also taking a jab at Gareth Southgate’s tactical instructions.
The author admonishes footballers for appearing unflappable when they are clearly affected by criticism, urging them to not take themselves so seriously. The text also condemns diving and simulation in football, expressing frustration with cheating and the lack of retrospective punishment for these actions.
The text concludes with a call to action for football authorities to address and penalize diving behavior, suggesting that retroactive punishment could effectively eliminate this misconduct.
