Hands off Semin

It's outrageous! The man who couldn't score a single goal in don't know how many appearances in the Russian Premier League, managed to score on his debut in the English Premier League. Obvisouly I was left perplexed and less than glad but was really left me disgusted was the reaction of the some suppose Lokomotiv fans. It's true that Lokomotiv have been playing poorly lately but how can you blame Yury Semin for Odemwingie's poor performances? That's utterly disgraceful!!

Have you watched West Brom's yesterday's encounter versus Sunderland? Odemwingie was practically all over the pitch! His work rate was amazing while the way he was moving and linking up with his teammates were a far cry from what we have seen of the last months! Moreover his finishing for the goal was branded "magnificent finishing" by the commentator. Can now someone tell if Peter scored any such goal in the recent year and a half? The answer is a big fat no! His work rate have been inexistent for much of the period while his finishing touch was clearly all but vanished as on every occasion whenever he played as a striker the player has largely disappointed. So how can you blame Semin? It is known to everyone that Semin is a master when he comes to motivate players and bring the best of them.

So if Semin failed with his approach with Odemwingie, the problem was Odemwingie and not Semin. Thus although I respect your opinions please refrain from blaming Semin. In the last year and a half Peter did nothing but lacing respect towards you fans while on the other hand Yury Semin left a comfortable position within Dynamo Kiev to turn to his and our beloved Lokomotiv and do his best to bring some smiles on our faces as he has done some years ago!! Being a true fan the idea to blame Semin would never ever cross my mind. The problem was Odemwingie's attitude. In the last year and a half he never really wanted to play for Lokomotiv. He was happy to receive the paycheck and walk on the pitch. Hope you understood my point - Blame Odemwingie and not Semin!