I can’t for the life of me understand why Chivas fans always go back to the past when they run into a problem; case in point Alan Pulido.
When they think of Alan Pulido, Chivas fans remember the player who scored against Tigres in the final and hoisted the trophy. But they never remember the problems and criticism he faced while being with the team; often, Alan phoned it in; he lacked any vigor and passion for the games he started in.
Some may argue that all you have to do is look at the stats and see that Alan Pulido was a goal scorer. Yes and no; since many of his goals were made on penalty kicks, Alan became famous for his little jump before every penalty shot until it blew up in his face and became a walking joke.
But since we brought up the stats, let’s look at Alan Pulido’s stats from his time with Chivas and Sporting KC.
Chivas fans must wash away the old nostalgia of the past and look at the reality of things. Alan Pulido has a busted knee, is 32 years old, and spent his time playing in MLS, a league that isn’t known for its defense and tends to make a striker into a weaker player as time goes on.
I’ve heard many Chivas YouTubers getting wet for Alan Pulido, some saying he’s a better option than Rolando Cisneros; he’s better than anyone in the Chivas youth squad playing with El Tapatio (which became champions in Mexico’s Second Division and became Champions Of Champions) that Alan leaps and bounds over anyone in Chivas roster. To that, I have to laugh.
Alan Pulido isn’t coming from some God-like seasons; he hasn’t made the Mexican National team. Also, I’ve lived the Alan Pulido era in Chivas, wasn’t a big fan, and I’m ok with not doing a second tour of duty.
If Alan returns to Liga MX, he’s not walking and netting 12 goals; he’s walking in and eating the bench with two goals.
Hands down, I’m taking Ronaldo Cisneros over Alan Pulido. Because I saw more potential in Ronaldo Cisneros, despite the bumps, ups, and downs, Cisneros felt like a more solid striker for the team and would give it his all when the time comes. Cisneros walked to MLS and came back; that’s the frame of mind every player with something to offer should do, don’t waste your time in MLS.
We also have the Tapatio, who have Strikers that can stand up and become the striker Chivas needs.
Tepe Gonzalez
People expected this kid to be golden on day one; that was unfair. He was sent to El Tapatio and became the striker they needed; he can be an amazing player, but he needs time to settle in.
Luis Puente
Injuries have sidelined him, but this kid is another superstar if he can stay healthy. He’s a physical striker who can fight and always hunts for the ball.
Ricardo Marin
He’s rumored to be coming to Chivas; I’ve seen the tape on this 25-year-old striker, who led the second division with ten goals. He’s an amazing header and moves quickly and fast; he’s the type of striker with speed that would give Chivas the needed shot in the arm.
I rather invest in the unknown than I would in memory of the past. I don’t want Alan Pulido, Carlos Vela, or Javier Chicharito. Let the past stay in the past. Embrace the future.
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