Attn. Transatlantic peeps...

Dave Sutton's barnet · Post by **Dave Sutton's barnet** » Fri Oct 20, 2006 4:32 pm

What are your opinions of Clint Dempsey? Sounds an intriguing character, and possibly headed Englandwards...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clint_Dempsey

Dr.Karl · Post by **Dr.Karl** » Fri Oct 20, 2006 4:43 pm

Don't get AmericanTrotter started on Dempsey! Although I agree with him, he would be a fantastic signing, dirt cheap in the process. I think I'm correct in saying he is on $40000 a year. There are plenty of "unknown talent" type of signings in the MLS, I'm surprised that Sam hasn't tapped into that market because potenially the rewards are great for low risks. A player like Guevara at New York for example, could hack it in Europe.

Montreal Wanderer · Post by **Montreal Wanderer** » Fri Oct 20, 2006 4:44 pm

Dave Sutton's barnet wrote:What are your opinions of Clint Dempsey? Sounds an intriguing character, and possibly headed Englandwards...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clint_Dempsey

I think this would require AT's considered opinion since he plays for New England. I never watch US soccer I'm afraid.

EPL and hockey for me.

americantrotter · Post by **americantrotter** » Fri Oct 20, 2006 4:49 pm

LOL Yes, I quite like Dempsey and think he's certainly worth a gamble. The wages will be cheap compared to most. However, I am not sure if he will fit our needs. He is a good talent, but he is more like Nolan than the creative midfielder we are short of.

I would love to see him in a Bolton shirt though.

Dave Sutton's barnet · Post by **Dave Sutton's barnet** » Fri Oct 20, 2006 4:54 pm

Thanks all. Certainly seems an interesting character, and understandably won't be renewing his contract with the employers who denied him a job move which would have increased his earnings 20-fold...

Village Idiot · Post by **Village Idiot** » Fri Oct 20, 2006 4:56 pm

Has any non-goalkeeping yank really been successful in Europe though?

americantrotter · Post by **americantrotter** » Fri Oct 20, 2006 4:57 pm

Not massively Yet, but Brian McBride, Claudio Reyna, and Carlos Bocanegra have proven they can play.

thebish · Post by **thebish** » Fri Oct 20, 2006 5:19 pm

Dave Sutton's barnet wrote:What are your opinions of Clint Dempsey? Sounds an intriguing character, and possibly headed Englandwards...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clint_Dempsey

I asked this question a few weeks ago (I thought he might be a good buy...) but many list members remained sceptical (largely, and simply, it seems, because he is American..)

http://www.the-wanderer.co.uk/boards/vi ... ht=dempsey

Dave Sutton's barnet · Post by **Dave Sutton's barnet** » Fri Oct 20, 2006 5:31 pm

Oh aye, so we did. How quickly we forget. Cheers bish.

americantrotter · Post by **americantrotter** » Fri Oct 20, 2006 6:17 pm

There will need to be an American superstar before the majority of English fans accept thier talent level. Un fortunately there is no American superstar. Realistically they need to come over in droves and prove themselves at Championship or relegation Prem level for eyes to truly open.

thebish · Post by **thebish** » Fri Oct 20, 2006 6:28 pm

and then we'll end up with headgear for goalies...

americantrotter · Post by **americantrotter** » Fri Oct 20, 2006 6:46 pm

thebish wrote:and then we'll end up with headgear for goalies...

LOL, it's a dangerous game you know. Maybe they should wear these................

Bruce Rioja · Post by **Bruce Rioja** » Fri Oct 20, 2006 9:10 pm

americantrotter wrote:There will need to be an American superstar before the majority of English fans accept thier talent level.

But fella, the best that you seem to be able to offer up in support of your argument is Brian McBride, a decidedly average player at best. We've had years of the likes of Coby Jones and Roy Wegerle, so what you need to understand is that whilst it's obvious that the whole thing is heading in the right direction, American hyperbole is not about to win out at any point soon.

americantrotter · Post by **americantrotter** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 12:20 am

Ummm. Bruce, i said that. There is no true American Superstar which is why most English have a hard time accepting that any other player from the states would be decent.

Batman · Post by **Batman** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 12:22 am

erm.......Freddy Adu?

americantrotter · Post by **americantrotter** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 12:23 am

Freddy has potential, but he hasnt been shite at DC united. He needs time in an academy not the MLS.

Batman · Post by **Batman** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 12:24 am

Nik Besagno?
Nick Rimando?
Jaime Moreno?
Marco Etcheverry?
Ben Olsen?
Josh Wolfe?
Mo Johnston?
Eddie Pope?

americantrotter · Post by **americantrotter** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 12:26 am

quit taking the piss.

It's not like the three lions scare anyone right now.

Batman · Post by **Batman** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 12:30 am

Believe me there is enough evidence on here that i care not for the fortunes of England............

Have you seen the documentary 'Once in a Lifetime' about the NY Cosmos? Fascinating stuff........

americantrotter · Post by **americantrotter** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 12:31 am

I just remembered that.

Havent seen the documentary yet, but I will. Many good things have been said about it in the press.