Addona Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Edu had a solid run at Rangers, I wouldn't call him a bust. Cameron was part of the Stoke U.S. signings, and has done well for them. At Championship level, the U.S. has a lot of players: Jonathan Spector, Emmerson Hyndman, Danny Williams, Eric Lichaj and Zak Whitbread are the ones that come to mind. They also have players starting in the top leagues in Germany, Netherlands and France. I'm sure they could be doing better but they have much more representation than us. Yes, but the post you were replying to uses the word "produce" ... German-produced players aside, your list gets a lot shorter. Not to mention Mix and Aron. These guys aside, they have 1 player that I can think of in Holland (Rubin) and 1 in France (Bedoya). They do have a few good Championship players (you left Ream off your list), but once you take away their recent success at convincing duals to play for them, there isn't even close to as much as there could/should be given the size of the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havoc88 Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 IIRC, in 2013, Yedlin was selected by Don Garber as an all-star. (Commisionner's pick) Correct and it's no conspiracy that USSF and MLS are in bed. USSF selects who they want to be in WC cycles (now and in the future) and MLS promotes the shit out of them and gives them every opportunity. Total USMNT youth duds get invited to the combine over players both US and Canadian who had better NCAA careers. Bit of a rant sorry but, yeah, I've thought for a couple years if Henry was American he'd be touted non-stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barthez-Battalion Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 The conspiracy theorists on this board are hilarious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havoc88 Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 I'm here Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, but not over the holidays. I'll be back Jan 5. My latest LP "Up the Towrads!" has samples from Bill Hicks that I'm sure you will enjoy and you can DM me directly for mailing info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 The definition of a "conspiracy" is a joint effort by groups or persons to bring about a desired result, typically to someone elses detriment. So let's put things into context, shall we? The definition of a "conspiracy" is a joint effort by groups (MLS and USSF) or persons to bring about a desired result (USMNT success), typically to someone elses detriment (CMNT). Sounds like a great theroy to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcalibre Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 Hardly conspiracy theory to recognize that Garber picking Yedlin could have been for strategic reasons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Bob Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 Next you conspiracy theorists will say that MLS is involved in some "Soccer United Marketing" scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yohan Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeta Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Probably the best coaching the man has received over the last few seaons HAS to have been the coaching he's received for that interview. Very well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des1979 Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Let's hope Henry's career at Boleyn Gardens (or perhaps the Olympic Stadium, lol) is better than Bunbury's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob.notenboom Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Let's hope Henry's career at Boleyn Gardens (or perhaps the Olympic Stadium, lol) is better than Bunbury's. Better than Bunbury's at West Ham and as good as Bunbury's at Maritimo (at least as far as you can compare a defender and forward). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruud Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Agreed - good interview from the lad. Good luck to him. Let's hope we get an update in the not-to-distant future. Not sure what the good position for WHU in the standing means for his chances - on one hand, the pressure of relegation is off, on the other, there may be a bit of ambition on the squad. Still, a tough month for the team now with the African players away on duty at CAN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeelaw Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Looks like Winston Reid wont be re-signing with WHU, good news for Doniel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barthez-Battalion Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Looks like Winston Reid wont be re-signing with WHU, good news for Doniel? This has been known for a very long time. Him leaving is one of the reasons Doneil was signed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yohan Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Big Sam is probably going to make at least one CB in the summer. I can't see Henry being relied on just yet, esp if West Ham gets into CL or Europa League Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzAndSting Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Big Sam is probably going to make at least one CB in the summer. I can't see Henry being relied on just yet, esp if West Ham gets into CL or Europa League I think if they get into Europe they will rely on him more, not in those games but it would mean opportunity for League Cup and FA Cup games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmonte Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Worth noting that Tottenham U-21 played West Ham U-21 today. Henry was not in the lineup, but Yedlin was for Tottenham, which was interesting, Yedlin's first appearance in a Tottenham shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 U-21's eh? Wonder how the yank fanbase is taking that one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 I believe Henry is too old for U21. To play he would have to be one of the 3 overaged players per match and not sure if West Ham bother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shermanator Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Henry travelled to Swansea today but did not make the 18. From what I can gather through Twitter, fans were quite excited to see him in the squad, are not happy he was omitted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 I believe Henry is too old for U21. To play he would have to be one of the 3 overaged players per match and not sure if West Ham bother. He is the same age as Yedlin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmonte Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 (shrugs) Yedlin certainly has the talent to crack Tottenham's lineup. I'm no Yank lover, but I'm calling it like I see it, the kid has game. This was more about match fitness than anything, I'd be more than happy to see Henry getting some U-21 time so they can eye his match fitness...it wouldn't mean anything to me one way or the other regarding his chances at the West Ham lineup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 He is the same age as Yedlin. oh ok. so they're both overage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SthMelbRed Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 The process for getting a UK work permit may be about to get infinitely more difficult for our boys. http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/fa-intends-to-close-work-permit-loophole-to-protect-english-talent-9976354.html# Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCreamMan Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 That would make it all the more important we get our ranking back below 70. Long way to go but I think we can do it. The process for getting a UK work permit may be about to get infinitely more difficult for our boys.http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/fa-intends-to-close-work-permit-loophole-to-protect-english-talent-9976354.html# Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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