PUNDIT EAMON DUNPHY has advised Declan Rice to stay off social media and focus on his game after his mistake at the weekend cost West Ham in their 4-1 loss to Arsenal.
With the sides level at 1-1 after 81 minutes, Rice made a defensive error when he failed to deal with a cross into the area, which was turned into the net by Aaron Ramsey.
Arsenal’s Alexandre Lacazette added a further two goals to put the gloss on the victory at the Emirates Stadium and David Moyes was critical of the young defender after the game.
Rice, who has one cap for the Republic of Ireland senior team, vowed to recover from his mistake on Twitter, but Dunphy was unimpressed.
I'm young.. I'll make mistakes.. it's all a leaning process to get to the top. thank you too the fans again who were brilliant❤⚒ ready to bounce back next week.
— Declan Rice (@_DeclanRice) April 22, 2018
“It was very unlike David Moyes,” Dunphy said on RTÉ 2fm’s Game On last night. “He’s not really like that and I can’t remember him publicly criticising a player before.
“Certainly, Declan Rice should get off Twitter because anything that goes on between himself and his coach should stay within the dressing room. You don’t need to go public like he did.
“He’s a very good, young player. Young players make mistakes and you have to put your hand up sometimes. David Moyes is a good guy, he’s not some fool, and he was clearly angry.
“He shouldn’t have had a go at the kid, but the kid should keep quiet and get on with his work. It’s one mistake, he’ll learn.
“If you’re on Twitter answering your coach, then you’re on the wrong side of where you should be. If Moyes has a problem with his attitude, then there’s probably something wrong with his attitude.”
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And Eamon Dunphy should get off TV!
@Tomás O’Loughlin: Hope he stays on as long as possible.
@mar: why? Do you like repetition. It’s the same thing every time. He is entertaining but it’s hard to listen to the same bull year after year.
@prop joe: Name 1 other person that could have come up with what he said about Harry Kewell.
@mar: lol
@Patrick Dara Kelly: haha mate of mine does his accent perfectly ,,, no no no ,, Niall Quinn is a creep , he’s a mother Theresa , but Harry Jewell and the Harrison quotes were classic
Its a nothing story that Dunphy is trying to generate and media are trying to get behind. Tweet from Rice was not a retort to anyone, just a simple statement which was quite mature and sensible, not meant for anyone but his supporters.
I’d recommend giving his podcast ‘The Stand’ a listen. As a host he’s actually quite measured and pensive and regularly has interesting guests. He also has regular football analysis from the likes of Didi Hamann, Liam Brady etc.
I never understood all the vitriol directed at ED. He says some outlandish shite sometimes but it’s often funny or tongue-in-cheek. He’ll be missed when he’s gone I’m sure.
@I’m not wavy gravy: no
@Ivan Truckrcar: I have a feeling it’d go right over your head anyway, Ivan.
@I’m not wavy gravy: he hasn’t a clue about modern football to be honest. He must have some dirt on someone in RTE to be still getting a gig from them.
@I’m not wavy gravy: I actually agree ,,, sometimes you think he hasn’t a clue then he comes out with something intelligent and then other times he has to be and I mean has to be off his tits drunk ,,, he’s made some hilarious quotes as well
Wish people would stop reporting Dunphy. He had his time and was great entertainment but now he’s just a moaning child. Need better more in touch punditry.
Dunphy is a clown. It’s amazing has cranky man act has lasted for 30 years.
Why was my comment deleted? Can I not criticise Dunphy for being a clueless fraud?
Lad said nothing wrong, jus stated the obvious that he’s young & will learn from mistakes.