http://theoriginalwinger.com/2009-06-17-ortega-backagain A Soccer Culture Sat, 26 May 2012 09:45:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://theoriginalwinger.com/2009-06-17-ortega-backagain/comment-page-1#comment-18645 Germandarius Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:50:27 +0000 http://theoriginalwinger.com/2009-06-17-ortega-backagain#comment-18645 It's no secret that El Burrito has fought (and most of the time lost) alcoholism for some time. As an argentine and "gallina" I've enjoyed watching Orteguita's style throughout the years, both in River and on the national team (can never forget the head butt to Van der Saar during the '98 WC quarter final.) You have to wonder about River's intentions though, bringing back someone who represents River's past. They need to invest in the club's future and it's unlikely that Orteguita will produce his best level of play for too much longer, all the while struggling to remain sober. And while they're at it, River should work on fixing the field at el Monumental...they had to spray-paint it green to cover up rough patches during the Col-Arg qualifier 2 weeks ago. It’s no secret that El Burrito has fought (and most of the time lost) alcoholism for some time. As an argentine and “gallina” I’ve enjoyed watching Orteguita’s style throughout the years, both in River and on the national team (can never forget the head butt to Van der Saar during the ’98 WC quarter final.) You have to wonder about River’s intentions though, bringing back someone who represents River’s past. They need to invest in the club’s future and it’s unlikely that Orteguita will produce his best level of play for too much longer, all the while struggling to remain sober. And while they’re at it, River should work on fixing the field at el Monumental…they had to spray-paint it green to cover up rough patches during the Col-Arg qualifier 2 weeks ago.

]]> http://theoriginalwinger.com/2009-06-17-ortega-backagain/comment-page-1#comment-18638 nate - blahsports.com Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:54:04 +0000 http://theoriginalwinger.com/2009-06-17-ortega-backagain#comment-18638 4th time actually. as for the disciplinary and personal problems... he is an alcoholic and has not been able to recover. even though he is a legend in River Plate, they are throwing away their money. he's like the Paul Gascoigne of Argentina. 4th time actually. as for the disciplinary and personal problems… he is an alcoholic and has not been able to recover. even though he is a legend in River Plate, they are throwing away their money. he’s like the Paul Gascoigne of Argentina.

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