I feel like if EM fans just decided to ignore Tutberidze's post, no one would be talking about it anyway.
"She should have known it would start a new debate."
Who started the debate? Who's keeping it alive?
Which of the Russian Ladies will go to World Team Trophy you think?
Liza, Alina and Masaru.
I think that Alina is firm unless health issues but I see Zhenya/Liza argument may be up again.
Or if Alina skips then we shall have Zhenya + Liza and everyone will finally be happy.
There could be also said "Eteri will always be the evil person". Like Eteri says:
"I was fan of Brian Boitano" => "Eteri says that because she is angry about Orser" (like there is no opportunity anyone could honestly like Brian Boitano)
Eteri speaks about her mother => Eteri is manipulating public opinion (just remember what was said when her interview with Ted was published)
Anything about diet => "we are so concerned about her starving her skaters to death" (this can be related to anything her skaters have also said, which is often retelled in modified versions or ripped out of context, not to mention continuous speculations about health of the skaters while it is against the rules)
And I could continue.
Again, I would like to remind the great shift that took place last season. Pre-medvexit it was "evil Eteri wanted Zhenya to win the olympics but brave Alina prevailed" vs. post-medvexit it was from the very same people "evil Eteri hold Zhenya's tech level low so jumping bean Zagitova could win the olympics because of her backloading (because otherwise she would never defeat Medvedeva, as we all know )." That is also about who brings alina into it. Sometimes Alina is mentioned by the people who on one hand speak about the longevity but on the other call for Alina to retire. Again, the very same people, not from the ranks of her fans.
This is like a boomerang.
Zagistans could enjoy their bragging rights this year. Just don't rub it in too much on us.
This is Medvedeva-centric thinking. This woman lived in pain, and she shared it because she subconsciously wants support and positive comments. And there is a HUGE amount of supporting comments, just a huge one. Yes, there is a skirmish, but this is a relatively small number of people who argue with each other and write dozens of messages with insults to each other. Alas, but it always happens in any twitter and inst of a popular persona.
Looking through the last pages in the hope of finding something about Russian women and FS.Such feeling that I got to Sports ru.
I think that Alina is firm unless health issues but I see Zhenya/Liza argument may be up again.
Or if Alina skips then we shall have Zhenya + Liza and everyone will finally be happy.
I don't think zhenya will go she has many ice shows . So no I do not think she will do WTTAlina looked very strong to me at Worlds. Unless she wants to rest and not have another competition, I cannot see her not going. It would be an amazing opportunity to have Masaru in the K&C.
I would say, if it‘s between Liza and Zhenya: 100% Liza. Zhenya got Worlds, so it‘s only fair Liza‘ll get WTT. And besides that, I don‘t know what kind of injury Zhenya has and how bad it is but I‘d rather her take it easy and skate in shows than do a full competition with all the jumps, spins and two programs. And Liza did say she wanted to show three 3a THIS SEASON so I guess this will be the only chance.
So, yes, I think it‘s very very likely the team will be Liza and Alina.
Welcome to the Colosseum. Retiarii have just finished, murmillones are currently sharpening their blades
I wonder if some young russian girls will try quads next season.
And by the way, why doesn't Sasha jump quad salchow anymore ?
Well said.eteri's post was so obviously about how she overcame her obstacles this year. there was barely a sentence about zhenya, and it certainly wasn't the point of the post at all.
not everything eteri does or says is a shot at zhenya and it's not her responsibility to make sure that people aren't being nasty in her comment section. she's allowed to honestly and respectfully say how disappointed she was about zhenya leaving
And most of all she is looking happy and healthy. Mabye it is also that in the cricket club they are a family ,I think in Russia itwasalso close but not that close cause you always trained with you rivals and internally know that while they look up to you and love you they also wait for one moment of weakness
Alina looked very strong to me at Worlds. Unless she wants to rest and not have another competition, I cannot see her not going. It would be an amazing opportunity to have Masaru in the K&C.
I would say, if it‘s between Liza and Zhenya: 100% Liza. Zhenya got Worlds, so it‘s only fair Liza‘ll get WTT. And besides that, I don‘t know what kind of injury Zhenya has and how bad it is but I‘d rather her take it easy and skate in shows than do a full competition with all the jumps, spins and two programs. And Liza did say she wanted to show three 3a THIS SEASON so I guess this will be the only chance.
So, yes, I think it‘s very very likely the team will be Liza and Alina.