I'm caught in two minds. It seems odd that you wouldn't at least smile. I mean, yes it's your job but surely there should be some sort of emotion?
The frustrating thing is that he is so close to becoming a modern day hero. Academy graduate, local lad (Post-Burundi!), goal-scorer...everything that could make him great at this club. He could move on to bigger things, and I don't think many fans would begrudge that if we as a club continue to stagnate in the lower realms of the Premier League. But it just seems like the effort is there to be likeable. And that seems strange. Surely everyone wants to be liked?
Football fans can be fickle but we can also be blind to imperfections. A little effort from Saido would go a long way to repairing any damage that has been done. Maybe a smile, a clap to the fans every now and then? Nothing much, but just to show that he cares...