This is how the ‘shanties’ reacted to Aristo’s statement
How does life turn out in the end?
How can a comment backfire, especially in football where balance is key and respect matters?
What Aristo Aristokleous said on the Balla website—that APOEL and Omonia are the ‘Hilton’ and the rest are ‘shanties’—wasn’t just a random comment. It insulted clubs with rich histories, loyal fans, hard work, and investments. Football has a great way of answering back. The two Limassol teams responded quickly with wins (Apollon beat Omonia and AEL defeated APOEL). It was a classic football reaction.
In the end, it’s important to remember that no one plays alone. Respect for every opponent is crucial in sports. Even the ‘big’ teams need the ‘small’ ones because without competition, there’s no game.
This is especially true for ‘big’ teams with thousands of fans.
How does that famous ad go?
‘It’s better to chew than to speak.’
