Ag, I would. However, I would still love watching MAsch play. I was pissed at Vidic for pissing off Drobga, but the fact of the matter is that it was Drogs mistake to get angry. (Talking abo9ut last years final, of course).
I have always had tremendous respect for the hardmen of footy and don't begrudge them their respect. It saddens me that we see more and more f*cken fairies on the pitch these days. Where are the days of Dennis Wise, Vinnie Jones, Eric Cantona, Roy Keane... those were bloody football players. Talk all you want about skill et al - but the plain fact is that physique and toughness are where its at. As an example - look at Robben and RVP - neither have had much playing, yet are abounding with skill.
Messi is the ultimate player for me, not because of his skills (only) but because he only falls down when he is taken down properly. I really don't like Ronaldo (to put it mildly) because he falls down att he slightest touch and yet he is physically stronger than Messi. Messi makes you work to get at him - Ronaldo works you. Where do you think my respect goes to?