John Pantsil rubbishes retirement claims
Posted On Thursday, 27th September 2012
John Pantsil wants to continue playing at the international level
Ghana defender John Pantsil has dismissed reports he intends to retire from international football to concentrate on club duties.
The 30-year-old has returned to his best since he joined Israeli giants Hapoel Tel Aviv as he continues to enjoy regular playing time week-in-week-out.
But speculations have resurfaced in the Ghanaian media again claiming the former Fulham right back is considering stepping down from the international stage.
But he has flatly denied the reports insisting he is not throwing in the towel yet.
“The reports are false and mere rumours which are being orchestrated to push me out of te Black Stars,” Pantsil said
“It is never true that I want to retire from the senior national team.
“There story came as surprise to me when I heard it as well and I want to believe that those who do not want my return are behind these rumours.
“That has not crossed my mind yet and I would be ready to serve my nation anytime I’m called upon to offer my services.”
Many have been pushing for the return of the experienced right back into the Black Stars ahead of the crucial return leg of the 2013 African Cup of Nations qualifier against Malawi next month.
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Typical Ghanaian man!
Ah, I just don’t know why some so-call media men are so interested in retiring some of our players. The young man is doing well instead of us to rally behind him in prayers, ppl like those bustards are pulling him down. Did those ppl watch our match against malawi?. Did they see how Opare was struggling at the back?. He give away the ball so easily and signal ppl to forgive him. I can tell u tht Pantsil is the best right back Ghana have for now so those pushing for his retirement shld get it clear tht, they won’t succeed. John we love u. Your enemies go hug transformer.
Opare did well against Malawi if you understand the game.
Go hug transformer if u see Pantsil playing 4 de BS’s
r u serious… So because the young opare didn’t perform that well on A DAY we should go back to the old dog paintsil. U guys amuse me every day. Funny face is getting accolades for something you guys beat him at,comedy. You guys can actually make a whole room laugh with some of your comments, you deserve his spot light. U’re good comedians