You could say the same about MPs. A relatively short career for many, so why bother with the job in hand when you can start building your empire now?
I'm a great believer that in order to do a job properly and to the best of your ability you have to give it 100% and commit fully to it. I...
I'm not talking about getting pissed up or being a knob, I'm talking about getting your head down and focusing on being a footballer.
I'm surprised he has time to turn up to training with his business empire: JLINGZ LTD, M.Y.M. CLOTHING LTD, BE YOURSELF CLOTHING LTD, JL COMMERCIAL LTD, JL11...
I take your point but I think they were brought in partly to provide lost experience (Murray, Stephens) and be roll models for younger players.
The way Lingard behaves I think some of our Under-21 could give him tips on professionalism and conduct.
We buy Koslowski, Enciso, Sarmiento, Mitoma AND STILL we are linked with moneybags Prem fading stars like Lingard. Why?? Isn't our modus operandi obvious enough?
I think the Albion have been blessed with some excellent experienced pros that have helped guide us to where we are now. From Kishishev guiding Bridcutt, to Greer guiding Dunk, Bruno and Calderon through to Murray and Lallana - to have experience is key. Look how inconsistent Arsenal have...
Surely he'll end up at Newcastle, a no-brainer for all concerned:
1. Man Utd will be happier to sell to a club near the foot of the table, rather than another top half club they are competing with.
2. Closer to home for Lingard.
3. Newcastle have deeper pockets than the rest.
4. He's proved...
Fair enough. I said his Man Utd stats were spread over 3 seasons which they were, not 3 full seasons. And whilst you can compare starts and sub appearances you could also factor in Man Utd's better service, him coming on when they were winning etc.
Fair play to Southgate for sticking with him...
That's OK. You think he's been trying his best, I don't. Some talented players do that, distracted by the hype following a good World Cup. Dele Alli is the same.
9 goals in 79 appearances for Man Utd over 3 seasons, followed by 9 goals in 16 appearances in less than 3 months for West Ham suggests to me he was mailing it in for the Reds.
Lingard's got more directorships than Sir Alan Sugar: JLingz Ltd, Be Yourself Clothing Ltd, M.Y.M Clothing Ltd, JL Commercial Ltd. He's no longer a footballer, he's a brand.