Stam ‘lied’ about Gyan’s medical – Anim Addo

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Busumbru 7 years ago

Tired of Gyan and all the stories. Spare us our ears!

Tired of Gyan and all the stories. Spare us our ears!
DR TRUTH 7 years ago

HOW CAN THEY BEG YOU TO COMEBACK AND SIGN WHEN THE TRANSFER WINDOW IS CLOSED? GYAN IS NOT FIT THATS WHY HE DIDNT FEATURE AGAINST RWANDA AND ONLY PLAYED 18 MINUTES ON HIS AL AHLY DEBUT AGAINST A TIRED DEFENCE.

HOW CAN THEY BEG YOU TO COMEBACK AND SIGN WHEN THE TRANSFER WINDOW IS CLOSED? GYAN IS NOT FIT THATS WHY HE DIDNT FEATURE AGAINST RWANDA AND ONLY PLAYED 18 MINUTES ON HIS AL AHLY DEBUT AGAINST A TIRED DEFENCE.
John 7 years ago

We warned you about how the British were fuming over Gyans choice of Middle east over them and his success over there.Pele went to France and played there and he was given a hence to retire gracefully over there.The Germans d ...
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We warned you about how the British were fuming over Gyans choice of Middle east over them and his success over there.Pele went to France and played there and he was given a hence to retire gracefully over there.The Germans did the same for Tony Yeboah,where is Essien now?
$AINT GHFUO, BLACK EXCELLENCE! 7 years ago

GYAN HASNT PLAYED IN OVER 2MTHS AND WAS IN GH RECUPERATING FROM AN INJURY. WE EVEN SAW PICTURES OF GYAN, FAT WITH LOVE HANDLES AS HE WAS GOING THRU HIS MEDICALS FOR AL AHLI. SO WH DO U THINK U ARE LYING TO? STOP DEFENDING GYA ...
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GYAN HASNT PLAYED IN OVER 2MTHS AND WAS IN GH RECUPERATING FROM AN INJURY. WE EVEN SAW PICTURES OF GYAN, FAT WITH LOVE HANDLES AS HE WAS GOING THRU HIS MEDICALS FOR AL AHLI. SO WH DO U THINK U ARE LYING TO? STOP DEFENDING GYAN IN TEH FACE OF ALL THIS CREDIBLE EVIDENCE. GYAN WAS NOT IN SHAPE N THOUGHT EH COULD USE HIS NAME TO CASH IN GET A JERSEY WITH READING. READING WERE NOT PREPARED TO PAY AN UNFIT, UNHEALTHY PLAYER FOR 7WEEKS...AND THEN HAVE TO GO OVER TO AFRICA FOR AFCON. MAKES NO SENSE. LET BYGONES BE BYGONES. JUST BCOS GYAN FAILED HIS MEDICALS IS NOT A SIGN OF THE RAPTURE...LOL
Asokwa 7 years ago

Why are you screaming? It is quite obvious that you are as jealous of Gyan as you are stupid.Can you deny that Gyan is the best and most successful player Ghana ever produced? Without Gyan on the field look at how much Dede l ...
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Why are you screaming? It is quite obvious that you are as jealous of Gyan as you are stupid.Can you deny that Gyan is the best and most successful player Ghana ever produced? Without Gyan on the field look at how much Dede led Blackstars struggled.They couldn't even beat Mozambique.
holy 7 years ago

Gyan can never be the best and most successful player in Ghana. That is a big lie. say that to the dogs

Gyan can never be the best and most successful player in Ghana. That is a big lie. say that to the dogs
heta 7 years ago

Reading FC coach Jaap Stam has spoken about the situation involving Asamoah Gyan, and says the Ghana captain did fail a medical.

Gyan has, in the past week, hit out at what he called "unprofessional" behaviour of journalis ...
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Reading FC coach Jaap Stam has spoken about the situation involving Asamoah Gyan, and says the Ghana captain did fail a medical.

Gyan has, in the past week, hit out at what he called "unprofessional" behaviour of journalists who put out the story that he was medically unfit to pass a medical with the Royals just over a week ago. The Shanghai SIPG player took to Twitter and wrote: “Am proud of my Country. No one can stop me from serving my country. Ghana made me who I am today.”

His official Baby Jet app also tweeted: "Lies, lies, lies!" All these came after what was expected to be a surprising move to the Championship side had fallen through.

In all his interviews with the media last week,the Ghana star said the Reading deal did not go through for one reason only: because he was asked by one club official not to play in the Africa Cup of Nations, which starts in January.

STAM'S RESPONSE

Speaking at the Royals' pre-match presser ahead of a game against Ipswich on Friday, Stam ripped into the claims by Gyan. Herewith are the quotes from his Hogwood Park interview.

"Yes. [Gyan] wasn’t in very good shape. When he joined us they did a very good medical on him which was very important because he’s been injured in the past. He hasn’t been playing a lot of games."

"You need to be sure, if you bring a player in, that he’s fit and not that you need to work him for six to eight weeks to get him in shape. And maybe there’s a risk of him getting injured during that period so he’s out for a longer time."

"And then he needs to go to Ghana in January and we lose him for two months. So it’s a big risk."

"He wasn’t in good shape, that was the case. Of course the player says he was in good shape because he wants to play, but he wasn’t. Our medical people are not going to be lying about that. That’s why we made the decision not to sign him."

"Potentially getting someone in like that shows you mean business." Stam, a former Manchester United defender known to very outspoken, further says the Ghana captain - who was signed onto huge wages only last year - came quite cheap. "To be honest he wasn’t that expensive and you have to think why can he leave his club? Is there a reason he can leave that club if he’s that fit? So you have to think about that as well. But we’re always looking for quality strikers."

"He did well here in the UK, he did well in Saudi Arabia, in China and with the national team. If you see him play you can see he’s a quality striker." "But we have to be sure because we don’t have much money to spend on players or wages.

"If we’re going to be spending money then we need to be sure it’s on a player who is fit and ready to produce for us."The Dutchman's lengthy presser is in sharp contrast with the club's official reaction when contacted by Joy Sports last week.

His comments now confirm earlier reports from a local Reading website that Gyan's lack of match fitness needed six to eight weeks before he was up to full form - a key reason the Royals decided against the intended loan deal.

Jaap went to explain how the interest for Gyan had even started.

"When we played Cardiff - it was around that period. We knew at the time the qualities he has. Everyone was excited about getting a player like that."

"But every player you bring in - especially a player of a certain age - you look at his past. Then we have a medical, which was very important to see how he was."

"If the results are that bad that you need to work him for a long tome to get his fitness up then you need to think about it. You don’t want to take a player on, spend money on him, and then not be able to use him.

"I’ve been a player myself and certain players look for excuses for certain situations. If you are not fit - you are not going to go to your country and play. That’s it."

"If he was fit and ready to play for us, then of course we would be happy to let him go to Ghana to play for his country. It’s the same for all the players."

"If [Reading players] Quinn or McShane or McCleary or Gunter are not fit, they are not going to be playing for their country. They are going to be staying over here to have treatment because the club is paying their salary and we need to work with them for the whole season.

Stam then denied Gyan's accusations of Reading not wanting him to play for Ghana.

"It’s not about we don’t want him to play for Ghana. To be fair that’s a load of rubbish. It’s not about that at all. If he was fit and ready to play for us at 100 per cent then we would be happy for him to go to Ghana and play his games over there."

"But because that wasn’t the case we said to him, if you are not fit you can’t go to Ghana because you need to work over here to get into shape and eventually play for us. After that you can play for Ghana."
musah Fifa 7 years ago

indeed jap stam is a stupid manager, don't you look at his faca? that tells you the kind of person he is

indeed jap stam is a stupid manager, don't you look at his faca? that tells you the kind of person he is
$AINT GHFUO, BLACK EXCELLENCE! 7 years ago

FOOL...U SEE A PIC OF A SHITE MAN WITH SAKURA NEXT TO A BLACK MAN IN A SUIT N AUTOMATICALLY U CONCLUDE THAT THE WHITE MAN IS RACIST...IF TEHY SHOW STAM WEARING A SUIT N ANIM ADDO WEARING BATAKARI. IM SURE UR OPINION WILL CHAN ...
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FOOL...U SEE A PIC OF A SHITE MAN WITH SAKURA NEXT TO A BLACK MAN IN A SUIT N AUTOMATICALLY U CONCLUDE THAT THE WHITE MAN IS RACIST...IF TEHY SHOW STAM WEARING A SUIT N ANIM ADDO WEARING BATAKARI. IM SURE UR OPINION WILL CHANGE AS WELL. ARE U A FOL? CANT U CONNECT THE DOTS?
Ndebugre 7 years ago

Is anything wrong with failing a medical?. If you fail a medical, shouldn't you be thankful that those areas where you are unfit are identified, so that you work on them? If I were Gyan I'll stop blaming the Reading FC coach ...
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Is anything wrong with failing a medical?. If you fail a medical, shouldn't you be thankful that those areas where you are unfit are identified, so that you work on them? If I were Gyan I'll stop blaming the Reading FC coach and work on those unfit areas for my own benefit.
Dee,Germany 7 years ago

You have already let us know the contents of the text messages, so why talking about privacy now?
Wish all the best for Gyan..he's an amazing character. Nothing can break him down..he should play for oly dade if u decideto r ...
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You have already let us know the contents of the text messages, so why talking about privacy now?
Wish all the best for Gyan..he's an amazing character. Nothing can break him down..he should play for oly dade if u decideto retire in Ghana
The truth dey pain. 7 years ago

This animals addo has been a problematic to Asamoah Gyan. .. you have fail as a manager and you still talk....kai

This animals addo has been a problematic to Asamoah Gyan. .. you have fail as a manager and you still talk....kai
Dada 7 years ago

Say it Again Anim is the source of most of Asamoah Gyan problems.Hes a bad manager

Say it Again Anim is the source of most of Asamoah Gyan problems.Hes a bad manager
Bruno_weirdo 7 years ago

Massa d guy failed his medicals. We all knw d uae league isnt competitive lyk oda leagues..... And a white man wldnt lie abt gyan..... Waaaa look at how he is fat, how can he be fit wid all those fat in him...

Massa d guy failed his medicals. We all knw d uae league isnt competitive lyk oda leagues..... And a white man wldnt lie abt gyan..... Waaaa look at how he is fat, how can he be fit wid all those fat in him...
Kwame 7 years ago

Bam ! White man won't lie about this knowing u can sue him . Why hasn't gyan sued for 1 million pounds . He failed !

Bam ! White man won't lie about this knowing u can sue him . Why hasn't gyan sued for 1 million pounds . He failed !
Kofi Owusu 7 years ago

Naive Kwame! The white man has been lying to us for centuries! Who told you white men don't lie?
We've been swallowing his lies for ages and one of the biggest lies is that 'white men don't lie'.
Wake up my brother, Kwame.

Naive Kwame! The white man has been lying to us for centuries! Who told you white men don't lie?
We've been swallowing his lies for ages and one of the biggest lies is that 'white men don't lie'.
Wake up my brother, Kwame.
Bruno_weirdo 7 years ago

Gyan has spoilt his career by puttin money first..."FOLLOW EXCELLENCE AND SUCCESS WILL CHASE U PANTS DOWN"(Rancho- 3idiots) . If d lyks of eto'o nd drogba had been greedy lyk gyan, do u thnk they wld ave been successful.
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Gyan has spoilt his career by puttin money first..."FOLLOW EXCELLENCE AND SUCCESS WILL CHASE U PANTS DOWN"(Rancho- 3idiots) . If d lyks of eto'o nd drogba had been greedy lyk gyan, do u thnk they wld ave been successful.
In ma opinion, gyan followed riches instead of working hard to stay at d top.
He is a greedy failure
Nooo1 7 years ago

Don't mind these Europeans. They are big races and stupid idiot

Don't mind these Europeans. They are big races and stupid idiot
Mahama john 7 years ago

Country man songoo said gyan was not fit n some people insulted him.country man always says the truth.more fire

Country man songoo said gyan was not fit n some people insulted him.country man always says the truth.more fire
seini 7 years ago

Medical teams do not sign a player. They send their reports to the manager to study and decide. If in his opinion Gyan is not medically fit for his team that is the end of it. Let as not be hypocritical. Gyan has missed many ...
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Medical teams do not sign a player. They send their reports to the manager to study and decide. If in his opinion Gyan is not medically fit for his team that is the end of it. Let as not be hypocritical. Gyan has missed many matches for both club and country in the post Brazil world cup. Most strikers stay off the international scene when they hit the age 30, when the nerves are no longer steady. Gyan should consider quitting the Black Stars for younger strikers to develop.
Kwame 1 7 years ago

Read what he said,our retired captain not fit to play both country and club.

Read what he said,our retired captain not fit to play both country and club.
Tony Boakye 7 years ago

Massa be a little truthful.Hasn't Gyan been nursing an injury for months?Why wil Stam the coach lie???The whites dont play with these things...then sue them!!!

Massa be a little truthful.Hasn't Gyan been nursing an injury for months?Why wil Stam the coach lie???The whites dont play with these things...then sue them!!!
Asem se be 7 years ago

Anima Addo remember this is not the same as signing for Kotoko or Hearts of Oak. It is against Fifa rules. It states clearly you cannot stop or prevent a player from going to play the Afcon . Please tell us, did Gyan pass t ...
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Anima Addo remember this is not the same as signing for Kotoko or Hearts of Oak. It is against Fifa rules. It states clearly you cannot stop or prevent a player from going to play the Afcon . Please tell us, did Gyan pass the medicals? Did he? Things work a bit different here as in Ghana so stop pushing for your client and accept the facts on the ground. Jam Staap will lose his job if he lied so take a chill pill. Reading football club has no reason to lie.
G. K. Berko 7 years ago

Asamoah Gyan deserves to be in a better Team than Reading. The money offered him plays a part in which Team he signs with. But for greater exposure and opportunity to deepen his experience, learning from other Team-mates and ...
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Asamoah Gyan deserves to be in a better Team than Reading. The money offered him plays a part in which Team he signs with. But for greater exposure and opportunity to deepen his experience, learning from other Team-mates and playing against bigger and better Teams, Reading would be limiting his chances.

Long Live Ghana!!!
Dan 7 years ago

The law of karma is crushing Asamoah Gyan.His evil deeds has brought curses on him.

The law of karma is crushing Asamoah Gyan.His evil deeds has brought curses on him.
Nana 7 years ago

Is crushing you. You haters

Is crushing you. You haters
Kwame 7 years ago

WHO ARE WE TO BELIEVE? A PROPAGANDA SECRETARY, PAID TO LIE FOR HIS CLIENT OR A MANAGER WHOSE JOB DEPENDS ON THE FITNESS AND PERFORMANCE OF HIS TEAM.

WHO ARE WE TO BELIEVE? A PROPAGANDA SECRETARY, PAID TO LIE FOR HIS CLIENT OR A MANAGER WHOSE JOB DEPENDS ON THE FITNESS AND PERFORMANCE OF HIS TEAM.
Abeiku SW2 London 7 years ago

Doesn't surprise me ... he's an idiot trying his luck as a manager .. when it comes to AFCON a lot of these managers start behaving stupidly but ok with Europa .. Arseh*les

Doesn't surprise me ... he's an idiot trying his luck as a manager .. when it comes to AFCON a lot of these managers start behaving stupidly but ok with Europa .. Arseh*les
Kwame 7 years ago

You we the readers are stupid . If a coach or team like reading says this to the tabloid in open and it's false we all know that is a cool 1million pound on table for u if u sue them . So why r u not suing them for reporting ...
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You we the readers are stupid . If a coach or team like reading says this to the tabloid in open and it's false we all know that is a cool 1million pound on table for u if u sue them . So why r u not suing them for reporting something dat defames ur career.
Whiteman lies. He is the bigest liar 7 years ago

So, you don't know that the whiteman is the biggest liar on planet earth than any human group. If there are any particular group of people on this planet that can lie, they are white people. They live by lies and deception. D ...
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So, you don't know that the whiteman is the biggest liar on planet earth than any human group. If there are any particular group of people on this planet that can lie, they are white people. They live by lies and deception. Don't be ignorant and support what the white man said. Afterall, there is no body on earth with a perfect health. We all have health issues at one point in time-it can be minor or major. Even chronic health conditions can be managed and a person with a chronic condition can live healthy life, if she or he gets the needed support. If the white man cannot control you, he decides to destroy you.
$AINT GHFUO, BLACK EXCELLENCE! 7 years ago

FOOL. U ACCUSE WHITEMAN AS THE BIGGEST LIAR. ARE U A SAINT? NAME ONE RACE THAT ARE WITHOUT LIES? STUPID FOOL...I HOPE N PRAY THAT A WHITEMAN FINDS U N DESTROYS U. TRIPLE FOOL

FOOL. U ACCUSE WHITEMAN AS THE BIGGEST LIAR. ARE U A SAINT? NAME ONE RACE THAT ARE WITHOUT LIES? STUPID FOOL...I HOPE N PRAY THAT A WHITEMAN FINDS U N DESTROYS U. TRIPLE FOOL

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