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I jokingly suggested Fulham, but a mid-table team would be best. I doubt his style of play would fit well anywhere but Arsenal, and the Arse would never want him. So, there you are. Newcastle, Bolton...Spurs. Reading. Someplace like that.
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If you want. I don't necessarily hate Italy. I hate Gio Rossi, and I hate the fact that we beat them 2-1 with 9 guys, but officially the score was 1-1. And I hate the fact that Italian players act like a sniper dropped them whenever a defender is within 2 feet of them. EDIT: I also hate cattenacio. I never liked Christian Vieri. I do, however, enjoy gellatto.
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Please. Fabio Grosso had his ankles chopped off. I've never seen an Italian go down without contact... ... ... ...
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B. Where they got their points punishment more than cut in half, and are already back up. I hate Juve. I read that Pierluigi Colotta is going to be assigning the officials this year in Serie A. I also read that attendance was down last season in Italy, and that Italian soccer is in terrible shape. Which is weird, since Italy and AC Milan won both major competitions the past 2 years.
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The only one I can think of is Vieri when he played for Atletico. Edit: Coco when he played for Barca. Had to Wikipedia that one. I can vaguely recall him taking a blow to the head vs. South Korea and playing like dazed moron while Trappatoni failed to sub him. Wait...Cannavaro played for Real Madrid last summer, right? cannavaro moved after the world cup, and with juve being relegated the cirucumstances were a little different for an italian transfer from serie a. Oooooh yeah. I forgot about Juve going down to Serie Q.
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The only one I can think of is Vieri when he played for Atletico. Edit: Coco when he played for Barca. Had to Wikipedia that one. I can vaguely recall him taking a blow to the head vs. South Korea and playing like dazed moron while Trappatoni failed to sub him. Wait...Cannavaro played for Real Madrid last summer, right?
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Arsenal sign young and develop, though. Donovan doesn't fit that bill. How about Newcastle? ;) Landon wouldn't be able to handle living in Geordie-land. Fulham could sign him, and then half their starting 11 would be US players. I was going to suggest Bolton next. He might do alright at a middle tier Premiership team, to be honest. (Having said that, I've not seen him play for a long while) Yeah, a mid-table team would be best, although I still think a Dutch team or a mid table La Liga side would be the ideal fit both for him and the team. He needs a team where he can play sort of withdrawn, or float from side to side. Donovan still has pace, but lacks consistent focus and isn't that aggressive. Of course, he's still only 24 or 25.
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Arsenal sign young and develop, though. Donovan doesn't fit that bill. How about Newcastle? ;) Landon wouldn't be able to handle living in Geordie-land. Fulham could sign him, and then half their starting 11 would be US players.
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Landon is small, but saying he is too physically small for the EPL is garbage. I'm not saying what US said is garbage, I'm just saying it is glossing over the most important fact. If he had the heart, he could play and play well at his size. It isn't that he is too small it's that he plays too small IMO. He's not nearly physical enough was my point. If he had more of a Rooney mentality (who's not that tall) or even Javier Saviola, sure, but he's of slight build and I've never seen him physically outmuscle a defender. Rooney is the perfect example, even though he is a bit more built than Landon. I don't want to say lack of heart, but I do think he could be more aggressive. I really like Landon too. Despite his shortcomings, he is my favorite player, so I'd like to see him prove everyone wrong. BTW, I thought Tim Howard move from Man U to Everton was the largest fee for an American player? How much was Clint's fee? Dempsey's fee was $4m, which was the largest for an MLS player. I can't find what Everton paid for Howard anywhere, but his permanent deal was $3m. Either way, it's way less than what Rossi got. Stupid Rossi. He's the striker we wish we had to partner with Altidore.
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Landon is small, but saying he is too physically small for the EPL is garbage. I'm not saying what US said is garbage, I'm just saying it is glossing over the most important fact. If he had the heart, he could play and play well at his size. It isn't that he is too small it's that he plays too small IMO. He's not nearly physical enough was my point. If he had more of a Rooney mentality (who's not that tall) or even Javier Saviola, sure, but he's of slight build and I've never seen him physically outmuscle a defender. Well, he could make an impact roving in a withdrawn forward position, kind of a poor man's Thierry Henry. Obviously, LD doesn't have that kind of talent. Still, I'd love to see what Wenger could do with him. Also, though LD isn't very physical, this would be a great way to really up that part of his game. If he can go to the EPL and succeed, despite his shortcomings, the USMNT will be well rewarded. Arsenal would be the best EPL fit.
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Landon is small, but saying he is too physically small for the EPL is garbage. I'm not saying what US said is garbage, I'm just saying it is glossing over the most important fact. If he had the heart, he could play and play well at his size. It isn't that he is too small it's that he plays too small IMO. He's not nearly physical enough was my point. If he had more of a Rooney mentality (who's not that tall) or even Javier Saviola, sure, but he's of slight build and I've never seen him physically outmuscle a defender.
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Turncoat striker Giuseppe Rossi was sold by Man U to Villareal for $14m Euro. That's the largest fee ever for a US born player, surpassing Dempsey's fee from Fulham. For those not familiar with Rossi, he gre up in Clifton, New Jersey. His father was a 1st generation immigrant from Italy, and once Gio was 14 and everyone figured out how awesome he was, his dad moved him to Italy and sold him on playing for the Azzurri. So screw him. He won't see the Italian senior side playing in Spain. I don't think there's ever been a World Cup player for Italy that wasn't in Serie A.
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Did we just sac Jones to 3rd with Marquis coming up?
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It's ok to stand pat
USSoccer replied to italianocubsfan7's topic in MLB Draft, International Signings, Amateur Baseball
It's one thing for an up and coming team like Milwaukee to stand pat. Their future is bright and secure; their core is all pre prime and cheap. Our core is in the middle-end of their primes. We're an older, expensive team. We have no reason to play for 2009. If it took dealing Pie or Holliman, or whatever, to get an impact player, or if it required Hendry get creative, so be it. 99 years is enough time to wait. -
What were they gonna do? Trade Pie? People mad Trade Marmol? People mad Trade Murton? People mad, but not as many. I would deal all three if it won us a championship.
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Our core group of players aren't getting younger. They are in prime now. We don't have the luxury of waiting. Just once it would be nice to go for broke.
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That's not fair, you can't blame July 31, 2007 Jim Hendry responsible for the failures of 2004, 2005 and 2006 Jim Hendry. I know. I'm a jerk for expecting him to do a good job.
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Whoops. Left handed pitchers everywhere thank you, Jim.
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If Hendry had bothered to build a good OF, we wouldn't be in this spot where we're hoping for Jermaine Dye or Ryan Church. Seriously, it's sad.
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it would definetly be an upgrade over what we have.
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A Return of Sammy?
USSoccer replied to vance_the_cubs_fan's topic in MLB Draft, International Signings, Amateur Baseball
He's excelling at the one area we need the most help in: hitting left handed pitching. He's be the ideal platoon guy with Floyd. He'd be cheap to aquire and would add little to the payroll. I think the added offense offests the PR issue he would create. -
A Return of Sammy?
USSoccer replied to vance_the_cubs_fan's topic in MLB Draft, International Signings, Amateur Baseball
Not really. You should read the thread. It's pretty funny. -
A Return of Sammy?
USSoccer replied to vance_the_cubs_fan's topic in MLB Draft, International Signings, Amateur Baseball
And got the Cubs to the postseason twice. Stupid loser. He should have choked in front of baby boomers in the 60's. Then he'd be a legend. -
A Return of Sammy?
USSoccer replied to vance_the_cubs_fan's topic in MLB Draft, International Signings, Amateur Baseball
Ok, cool. I'm going to go overcompensate for your absence. -
A Return of Sammy?
USSoccer replied to vance_the_cubs_fan's topic in MLB Draft, International Signings, Amateur Baseball
You can't be serious. This argument is absurd. Do you think that "loser" Sammy Sosa in his prime (1998-2002) would not help this team? If you don't, I'm not sure what to say. How many teams did he help in that period? How many times was LOSER Sammy in the playoffs? More times than those losers Santo, Williams, Banks, Jenkins. Just as many times as that hack Sandberg. But yeah, keep the logic train rolling.