Maccabi Haifa Fans Vow to Withhold Support for New Player Eli Dasa
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Maccabi Haifa's "Green Monkeys" fan group announced they will not cheer for new player Eli Dasa initially, protesting the signing of players from rival teams. The fans stated their action is not personal but a response to what they see as the club prioritizing money. They believe players must prove their loyalty before receiving full support. Other fans are free to cheer for Dasa from the start.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Maccabi Haifa's "Green Monkeys" fan group will not cheer for new player Eli Dasa.
- The fans protest the signing of players from rival football clubs.
- They believe the club's management prioritizes money over traditional values.
- Players must prove their worth and loyalty to the team, the fans stated.
- The organization will not stop other fans from supporting Dasa.
The "Green Monkeys," the official fan organization for Maccabi Haifa Football Club, announced on Friday that they will not cheer for the team's new player, Eli Dasa, during his initial period with the club. The organization stated that while they will not prevent other fans from supporting Dasa, their own stance is a protest against what they perceive as a trend of signing players from rival teams.
In a statement, the fans expressed concern that allowing players from major rivals to join Maccabi Haifa without objection could set a precedent, potentially leading to the signing of players like Dor Peretz and Eran Zahavi. They believe that the club's management prioritizes financial gain over traditional club values, likening modern football to the World Cup where high ticket prices create an exclusive atmosphere devoid of fan traditions like drums and flags.
The "Green Monkeys" clarified that their objection is not personal against Dasa but stems from his past association with a rival club, Kiryat Shalom, and his perceived choice of Maccabi Haifa as a last resort. They emphasized that players joining from rival teams must first prove their worth and dedication to wearing the green jersey.
Despite their decision not to cheer, the organization wished Dasa success, stating that any fan who disagrees with their position is welcome to support him from the outset.
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