Ladskater said:Germanice:
I really don't think any disrespect was directed to Plushenko. He was the "golden boy" of Skate Canada and got the spoltlight in the show. I am sure Plushenko respected Yag's recognition by Skate Canada. Plushenko even commented that he thinks Jeff Buttle is one of the most talented skaters he has seen.
I think Plushenko acted like a true gentleman in his words about Yagudin. The same cannot be said about Yagudin´s comments. I´m refering to a Skate Canada interview where Plushenko spoke about Yagudin being a great skater, etc. Yagudin mentioned about Plushenko something like "I don't really care what's happening with him right now".
Plushenko though was not the only winner in this competition and I cannot understand why skating fans are saying e.g. that "no disrespect was directed to Plushenko"? There were three other winners in this competition and they all were put into a shadow because of Yagudin performing after them. I´m not saying that Yagudin did not deserve an honour, but where and when and how is another matter.
Marjaana
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