Maccabi Haifa Fan Group Vows to Withhold Support for New Player Eli Dasa
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
The "Green Monkeys," Maccabi Haifa's fan organization, announced they will not cheer for new player Eli Dasa, though they won't stop others from doing so. The group criticized modern football's focus on money and player transfers from rivals. They believe players must first prove their loyalty and worth to the club before earning fan support. The organization stated they have no personal issue with Dasa but are protesting his perceived lack of commitment to Maccabi Haifa.
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- Maccabi Haifa's "Green Monkeys" fan group will not cheer for new player Eli Dasa.
- The fan group stated they will not prevent other fans from supporting Dasa.
- The decision stems from concerns about player transfers from rival clubs and financial priorities in football.
- The fans believe players must first prove their worth and loyalty to Maccabi Haifa.
- Eli Dasa previously played for a rival and reportedly considered rejoining them before signing with Maccabi Haifa.
The "Green Monkeys," the official fan organization of Maccabi Haifa Football Club, announced Friday that they will not cheer for the team's new player, Eli Dasa, at the beginning of his tenure with the club. However, the organization clarified in a statement that they will not prevent other fans from supporting Dasa.
The fan group cited concerns about the modern football landscape, where they believe financial interests often supersede fan experience and club loyalty. They expressed a sentiment that clubs, including Maccabi Haifa, are increasingly prioritizing high-ticket prices and catering to a wealthier demographic, leading to a less vibrant atmosphere with fewer fan-driven elements like drums and flags.
This philosophy, according to the statement, extends to player transfers, particularly when players come from rival clubs. The "Green Monkeys" believe that the current management of football, and Maccabi Haifa specifically, is driven by money, which they see as the top priority. They feel that allowing a "train of players" from major rivals to join Maccabi Haifa without any fan reaction would signal to the club's management that such transfers, like those of Dor Peretz and Eran Zahavi, are acceptable.
While acknowledging that players from rival teams will continue to join Maccabi Haifa, the fan group stressed that these players must first prove their worth and loyalty to the club before receiving their support. They stated they have "nothing against Eli Dasa" personally, but that a player who previously played for a rival, sought to sign with them again, and ultimately chose Maccabi Haifa as a last resort, will not receive their encouragement from the outset.
The organization concluded by stating that anyone who disagrees with their stance is welcome to support Dasa from his first minute, and they wished him success.
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