27 Oct 2025 14:56:18
I mentioned after the game that Chermiti's emu talking gesture was not warranted, but will be if he scores the winner in the next 2 out of 4 games.
27 Oct 2025 15:13:33
The talking gesture doesn't necessarily mean it was directed at fans it can also be directed at media.
I think because of his price tag people forget his age, he's a year and a half younger than igamane. Hamza will turn 23 next month Chermiti only turned 21 in May. It can't be easy to come into a team at a young age in a different country and getting written off by most after approximately 4 games worth of minutes.
Don't mind the celebration personally just hope he backs it up.
27 Oct 2025 15:27:20
He has taken some amount of stick so I don't have a problem with it. Yes he shouldn't have done it but it's not his fault we spanked 8 million on him either.
27 Oct 2025 15:30:47
The poor lad was probably struggling to think of how to do an impression of a time machine with his last club goal being yonks ago.
27 Oct 2025 15:42:13
Not good to see from the young lad tbh. He should be focusing on his football and not letting the noise get to him.
The criticism is being aimed at Thelwell - not him.
27 Oct 2025 16:01:41
I don't think saying the criticism has been all aimed at Thelwell and none at him isn't entirely true is it ?.
27 Oct 2025 16:02:48
So many people on this forum have called out players 'soft' or 'snow flakes' etc.
Then we get upset by a celebration - without actually having any knowledge of it's intent.
Also, to add to Tavs good point. Chermiti also joined late, so didn't do preseason with the squad, and joined at a point where the mood and morale in the squad was already really poor - no easy for a young player with limited experience.
27 Oct 2025 16:07:52
We not thinking it was him having a pop at the media? my thoughts anyway.
27 Oct 2025 16:12:55
I think the fans are quick enough to dish out the vile and abuse at times so they grow a pie and take it back. That won't be a popular comment but I know players that have no time for fans being abusive to them and then 3 decent games later are slapping their back in the street.
So if the young lad dishes it out them so be it, I'm ok with that.
27 Oct 2025 16:17:02
Already replied like this on a previous thread but the lad has the right to hit back at the unjustified criticism he has received.
27 Oct 2025 16:20:59
Grow a pair I meant ?.
27 Oct 2025 17:02:39
I think it means he's up to the challenge. Wether he's good enough remains to be seen.
27 Oct 2025 17:08:02
Tav123,You say Chermiti is only 21? I think at 21 your all the man your all the man your ever going to be. I see Sundays ref is Walsh with Conner too. Could be worse, it could be Beaton.
27 Oct 2025 17:52:51
My stepson's 21 and if he's all the man he's ever going to be then god help him! ?.
27 Oct 2025 18:06:52
Personally don't mind it, but he does need to back it up or he'll look quite silly tbh.
27 Oct 2025 18:22:14
Whatsmyname what is your point? he's young and inexperienced
Are you seriously saying no footballer matures after 21 years old? ? come on mate that's a bit ridiculous.
27 Oct 2025 20:49:14
Oooooonana what's ma name I'm 45 and still really young and inexperienced and I don't ply my trade in front of the likes of you. John Beaton is a die hard Rangers man and was 3 years below me at Calder Primary and Braidhurst high. That mob, like every other ref in the country has made him terrified when doing his job.