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re: Klinsmann hasn't spoken to Donovan about his sendoff match... on the 10th.
Posted on 10/3/14 at 1:48 pm to Sheep
Posted on 10/3/14 at 1:48 pm to Sheep
Regarding the actual game, how much run do you think JK gives LD?
I'm thinking the first 25 minutes or so before subbing him off. 1) That's how these things usually work 2) Klinsi doesn't want to run the risk of Donovan out-performing some of his guys that are established in the pool.
It would be hilarious if Donovan comes off for Green, Davis or Wondo, though, all things considered.
I'm thinking the first 25 minutes or so before subbing him off. 1) That's how these things usually work 2) Klinsi doesn't want to run the risk of Donovan out-performing some of his guys that are established in the pool.
It would be hilarious if Donovan comes off for Green, Davis or Wondo, though, all things considered.
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Posted on 10/3/14 at 1:50 pm to Sheep
I've seen maybe a handful of Wondo games in USMNT and dozens for San Jose. I'll defer.
Posted on 10/3/14 at 2:25 pm to Stewie Griffin
He's an entirely different player for club and country. With Wondo, it always felt like the national team was too big of a stage for him.
Similar to Torres and Kljestan - plenty talented enough, just didn't have "it" at the international level.
Similar to Torres and Kljestan - plenty talented enough, just didn't have "it" at the international level.
Posted on 10/4/14 at 10:34 pm to Stewie Griffin
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no doubt. His MLS form alone this year has convinced me.
Eh, he wasn't doing much before the WC, to be fair.
Unless you are saying that his form shows that he still could have done something, in which case I agree with you.
Posted on 10/5/14 at 7:56 am to cwil177
The worst kept secret in sports, these two do not like each other 
Posted on 10/5/14 at 9:43 am to svb
A poor start to one MLS season should not wipe out a player of his caliber. A month of poor form does not wipe out 12 years.
Posted on 10/8/14 at 10:41 am to cwil177
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@AlexiLalas (10/8/14, 9:46 AM): A source @USsoccer tells me that @J_Klinsmann called Landon Donovan about 10 days ago w/ all details re his upcoming final #USMNT game
I am not sure when Grant Wahl actually conducted his interview with Donovan (the article was posted on 10/2).
The above tweet was followed by this one:
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@AlexiLalas (10/8/14, 9:48 AM): A source @USsoccer tells me that @J_Klinsmann's son emailed Landon Donovan an apology right after the #USMNT tweet incident in May
Not posting this with any agenda. Do with it what you will.
This post was edited on 10/8/14 at 10:51 am
Posted on 10/8/14 at 10:48 am to PeepleHeppinBidness
There's more now:
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@Grant Wahl (10/8/14, 10:25 AM): U.S. Soccer Source also says Klinsmann left Donovan a voicemail in week before SI interview 9/26
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@Grant Wahl (10/8/14, 10:25 AM): U.S. Soccer source confirms @AlexiLalas report, says Klinsmann's son sent apology e-mail to Donovan in May
Posted on 10/8/14 at 12:33 pm to PeepleHeppinBidness
Probably went to spam box.
Posted on 10/8/14 at 2:00 pm to cwil177
Oh, what a tangled web we weave.
Posted on 10/8/14 at 2:17 pm to Sheep
I really didn't expect to still be so angry at Klinsmann.
As others have said, if leaving Donovan at home was a personal decision, then he's an a-hole for putting his hurt feelings above the well-being of our team.
If it was a tactical decision, then I have lost all faith in him as the head of our program because a fricking 9 year old would have known that Donovan makes us better.
It was such a shitty situation that I still can't believe how poorly it was handled. All I can hope now is that he stays the frick out of Donovan's curtain call this Friday as much as possible.
As others have said, if leaving Donovan at home was a personal decision, then he's an a-hole for putting his hurt feelings above the well-being of our team.
If it was a tactical decision, then I have lost all faith in him as the head of our program because a fricking 9 year old would have known that Donovan makes us better.
It was such a shitty situation that I still can't believe how poorly it was handled. All I can hope now is that he stays the frick out of Donovan's curtain call this Friday as much as possible.
Posted on 10/8/14 at 2:42 pm to PeepleHeppinBidness
Damn, if that's true then it makes Landon look very petty.
frick, I hate how there is this cloud of controversy surrounding this game when it should just be a celebration for the best player our country has ever produced.
frick, I hate how there is this cloud of controversy surrounding this game when it should just be a celebration for the best player our country has ever produced.
Posted on 10/8/14 at 2:59 pm to svb
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Eh, he wasn't doing much before the WC, to be fair.
I know, which was why I wasn't among the Klinsmann haters. I disagreed but understood.
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Unless you are saying that his form shows that he still could have done something, in which case I agree with you.
We agree then.
Posted on 10/8/14 at 3:00 pm to Broski
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frick, I hate how there is this cloud of controversy surrounding this game when it should just be a celebration for the best player our country has ever produced.
To be fair, I think it will be a celebration and there won't be much of a cloud, in the end.
Posted on 10/8/14 at 3:01 pm to Broski
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Damn, if that's true then it makes Landon look very petty.
Yeah. Somebody in this situation is full of shite. I think I know who that is, but I'm certainly not sure.
I hope somebody writes a book about this one day.
Posted on 10/8/14 at 3:04 pm to Sheep
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Yeah. Somebody in this situation is full of shite. I think I know who that is, but I'm certainly not sure.
I hope somebody writes a book about this one day.
It's becoming obvious that both are being passive aggressive little bitches, which is unfortunate because it's a marquee player and the head coach.
A book or a 30 for 30 needs to be made.
Posted on 10/8/14 at 3:06 pm to Sheep
JK doesn't strike me as passive aggressive. Landon does. Just my two pennies.
Posted on 10/8/14 at 3:09 pm to Stewie Griffin
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JK doesn't strike me as passive aggressive.
Ever since Donovan came back into the fold after his Cambodia adventure, JK refused to concede anything to him or say anything overly positive about him even when he was, by far, the best player in the Gold Cup and in the WCQ's against Costa Rica and Mexico.
Posted on 10/8/14 at 5:03 pm to Stewie Griffin
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JK doesn't strike me as passive aggressive. Landon does. Just my two pennies.
Agreed. Jurgen strikes me as a sociopathic type A achiever (step on or use anyone for their own benefit without a thought of the impact.) You see them from time to time in the corporate world and hearing Jurgen talk in interviews and in the ESPN series before the WC, he came across just like every other one of them I've encountered.
They've pumped themselves full of so much shite about how amazing and impressive they are that it literally oozes out of every word and action.
Posted on 10/9/14 at 8:07 am to Sheep
Wow. Not sure I'm quite ready to diagnose JK as a sociopath just yet.
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