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re: WC Group C: USA, England, Algeria, Slovenia (groups in OP)
Posted on 12/5/09 at 11:50 am to JEAUXBLEAUX
Posted on 12/5/09 at 11:50 am to JEAUXBLEAUX
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This is Donavan's year to put up or shut up. He can make a real name for himself in US soccer lore with a win over England
He's already made a name for himself in US...this is for a global name
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Posted on 12/5/09 at 11:51 am to thenry712
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Posted by thenry712
So how does a British expatriate become an LSU fan?
exchange student many years ago.
Posted on 12/5/09 at 11:54 am to saz_1
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saz_1
sorry if you've already been asked this, but what club do you support?
Posted on 12/5/09 at 11:54 am to Stewie Griffin
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Posted by Stewie Griffin
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This is Donavan's year to put up or shut up. He can make a real name for himself in US soccer lore with a win over England
He's already made a name for himself in US...this is for a global name
it's a shame that the most of best and most talented atheletes in this country go to football and bball. if soccer got a few the us would be a real contender.
I'm not sure if donovan would make the England squad.
Posted on 12/5/09 at 12:17 pm to saz_1
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Admittedly I havent followed the US qualifying campaign all that much. I did like the look of the forward (Klijstan?) when I saw him.
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Is Adu still part of the team?
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If the US gets through, then I think they could roll Germany, who arent all that impressive right now.
this cant be real right?
Posted on 12/5/09 at 12:21 pm to Ron Mexico
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I'm not sure if donovan would make the England squad.
I mean he's not a Gerrard or Lampard but I think he would be better than a Walcott, Agbonlahor, or Beckham at this point in his career. I don't know who Capello chooses as his reserve attacking mids.
Posted on 12/5/09 at 12:32 pm to thenry712
I think the only guys on the US who would make the England roster are Howard (starter), Donovan (back-up mid), and maybe Onyewu and Dempsey. Jones would have an outside chance as a holding midfielder, assuming he had some previous history with the team since he has been injured for so long.
Nevertheless, I think that the US can give England a decent game, and it can either way. I'll stick with a 2-1 England win for now, but it should be fun to watch.
HH, Jones and Edu both started training this week so they should be good to go in a few weeks. Then again, both have had some problems with rehabbing their injuries up to this point, with lots of delays. I hope DeMerit's eyeball is better after that surgery, but I couldn't find an update.
Nevertheless, I think that the US can give England a decent game, and it can either way. I'll stick with a 2-1 England win for now, but it should be fun to watch.
HH, Jones and Edu both started training this week so they should be good to go in a few weeks. Then again, both have had some problems with rehabbing their injuries up to this point, with lots of delays. I hope DeMerit's eyeball is better after that surgery, but I couldn't find an update.
Posted on 12/5/09 at 12:52 pm to Keys Open Doors
I'd like to see Jones Torres and Bradley on the field at the same time. 3 central midfielders with dempsey and donovan playing high and jozy up top. robbie findley on the bench for some 2nd half speed if we need it.
Posted on 12/5/09 at 12:56 pm to hendersonshands
so what are you suggesting
4-3-2-1 with a somewhat lack of an outside game?
4-3-2-1 with a somewhat lack of an outside game?
Posted on 12/5/09 at 1:01 pm to Ron Mexico
You don't lack an outside game because on offense, your 3 "center mids" spread out wide and donovan and dempsey fill in the gaps. on defense, your 3 center mids collapse and play tight in together in the center of the field. especially against england, if we can cut out their central midfield and force them to play out wide, we'll have a better shot. donovan is in great shape so he'll have no problem getting back in on defense all game, dempsey will be able to do it for about 60-70 minutes and then you bring on a sub.
Posted on 12/5/09 at 1:13 pm to hendersonshands
do you think jones could play outside.
im assuming you hvae torres on one wing
im assuming you hvae torres on one wing
Posted on 12/5/09 at 1:18 pm to Ron Mexico
It's not really a wing but yeah, I would have Torres and Bradley outside with Jones in the middle.
Posted on 12/5/09 at 1:21 pm to hendersonshands
oh damn. id be terrified with bradley out wide i think
but i really do like the formation
but i really do like the formation
Posted on 12/5/09 at 1:43 pm to Ron Mexico
Defense -- notice how it compresses the field and makes it harder for England to get the ball to Gerrard and Rooney.
When we have the ball, notice how Donovan and Dempsey are both up the field and out wide. Jozy pushes up a little further and notice the space it gives for Jose and Bradley to make their runs into the box.
When we have the ball, notice how Donovan and Dempsey are both up the field and out wide. Jozy pushes up a little further and notice the space it gives for Jose and Bradley to make their runs into the box.
Posted on 12/5/09 at 2:03 pm to hendersonshands
oh yeah, dont get me wrong, i like the formation a lot.
just have to hope that bradley could play out wide
and lets be honest, we both know this aint happenin, cuz bob will insist on playing fricking rico
just have to hope that bradley could play out wide
and lets be honest, we both know this aint happenin, cuz bob will insist on playing fricking rico
Posted on 12/5/09 at 2:13 pm to Ron Mexico
Oh I know it won't happen, it's just what I would do if I was coaching against England.
Posted on 12/5/09 at 2:14 pm to hendersonshands
it all just seems so easy from our viewpoint. i dont understand whats so hard
Posted on 12/5/09 at 2:45 pm to Ron Mexico
I think he's just scared to change. He isn't comfortable with it.
Posted on 12/5/09 at 4:11 pm to hendersonshands
Posted on 12/5/09 at 4:18 pm to Leauxgan
I can't wait until we beat them.
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