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Offline damon loves JT

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Re: Michael Bradley
« Reply #30 on: January 30, 2011, 08:17:40 PM »
Good luck MG Cobbler. Don't buy Stephen Ireland.

Offline MG Cobbler

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Re: Michael Bradley
« Reply #31 on: January 30, 2011, 08:26:54 PM »
We have just signed a number of players including Havard Nordveit (20) for 800k from Arsenal reserves who is to replace him.

Offline WALTERS WARRIORS

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Re: Michael Bradley
« Reply #32 on: January 30, 2011, 08:33:25 PM »
Welcome Michael.

Play well and you'll be replacing Reo-Coker next season.


Sod next season Reo-Coker cant pass needs replacing now
Ye agree Reo Coker is just "ok" he limits the output of the midfield as he does not have a range of passes or that pace to go round a player. We need a supply player with several options. Bradley ?? we will find out .........

Offline damon loves JT

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Re: Michael Bradley
« Reply #33 on: January 30, 2011, 08:45:10 PM »
MG, if he has played so well for you, how come he is available?

Offline Archie

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Re: Michael Bradley
« Reply #34 on: January 30, 2011, 08:55:47 PM »
Nothing wrong with a lack of hair.

Unless of course you are a polar bear.

Nice touch! :-)

Offline Archie

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Re: Michael Bradley
« Reply #35 on: January 30, 2011, 08:56:47 PM »
We have just signed a number of players including Havard Nordveit (20) for 800k from Arsenal reserves who is to replace him.

Nordveit is a very good player, but he is a CB, not a midfielder.

Offline Percy McCarthy

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Re: Michael Bradley
« Reply #36 on: January 30, 2011, 10:07:12 PM »
Although we are currently bottom of the Bundesliga, Michael has been our most consistent player for the past two seasons.
He won't be a fans favourite but he is a hardworking box to box player who reminds me most as a young Nicky Butt but with a better range of passing and the ability to chip in with a few spectacular goals.  He's not bad at free kicks either.
Sad to see him go but I like Villa, hopefully you enjoy his play.
We won away at Frankfurt this afternoon without him.  With two away wins and a home loss after the winter break, we are hopeful for a Great Escape.

Thank you MG. Good luck for the rest of the season. I dare you to shout "Give me a B" at the next game.

Offline The Left Side

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Re: Michael Bradley
« Reply #37 on: January 30, 2011, 10:11:02 PM »
Welcome Michael, best of luck for the season!

Offline Shrek

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Re: Michael Bradley
« Reply #38 on: January 30, 2011, 10:14:37 PM »
We should be loaning our young lads out to get experience.

Offline Mister E

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Re: Michael Bradley
« Reply #39 on: January 30, 2011, 10:20:34 PM »
We should be loaning our young lads out to get experience.
We are.

Offline MG Cobbler

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Re: Michael Bradley
« Reply #40 on: January 30, 2011, 10:42:45 PM »
We have just signed a number of players including Havard Nordveit (20) for 800k from Arsenal reserves who is to replace him.

Nordveit is a very good player, but he is a CB, not a midfielder.

He has played three games for us, CB, RB and today at DM which is his preferred position (where he played for Nurnburg).

Regarding Michael Bradley's availability, he needs to move on, he has been here for 3 years (2 in the BL) with a team struggling in the bottom half/relegation, he is better than that and needs a side in a better position/league to progress.
I was actually surprised he stayed with us for this season when Fulham, Everton and Villa were rumoured to be after him. All with Yank connections (players and his father as potential manager in your case).
I honestly hope he does well and attracts a transfer to Villa at the end of the season.

Offline pmarachi

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Re: Michael Bradley
« Reply #41 on: January 31, 2011, 02:07:06 AM »
I am a HUGE Michael Bradley fan.

A few things:

1) He is leaving because of issues with the coach.

2) He's going to be great because he can pass the ball well (which suits GH's style), but he also plays great defense.  He is going to really get the ball moving to Ash, and won't dog it on the way back.

3) He is tough as nails.  The kid is ALL HEART and guts. 

I think this is a GREAT addition.  He brings the energy which we sometimes lack at the end of games, and he can defend, which we also seem to lack at the end of games.  BUT he can also move the ball and score goals.

One issue that seems to be a constant for the kid however is his temper.  If you watched any of the USA in the WC or in any qualifier, you will notice that the minute someone bumps, or lays a questionable hit on a teammate, Mike would be right there ready to go.  It can be trouble, but I would rather have a player who is thinking with his heart too much than a player worrying too much about his wallet and advert deals.

On our national team Landon was best known, due to his late goals.  Clint Dempsey was the fan favorite.  But for those of us who REALLY watch and follow the USMNT, Mike was our guy.  On his day he was the best player on the field.  On days that weren't his day the other team was slightly scared that he was going to assualt them on the pitch.  Win/Win I guess.


Offline Percy McCarthy

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Re: Michael Bradley
« Reply #42 on: January 31, 2011, 08:19:47 AM »
I am a HUGE Michael Bradley fan.

A few things:

1) He is leaving because of issues with the coach.

2) He's going to be great because he can pass the ball well (which suits GH's style), but he also plays great defense.  He is going to really get the ball moving to Ash, and won't dog it on the way back.

3) He is tough as nails.  The kid is ALL HEART and guts. 

I think this is a GREAT addition.  He brings the energy which we sometimes lack at the end of games, and he can defend, which we also seem to lack at the end of games.  BUT he can also move the ball and score goals.

One issue that seems to be a constant for the kid however is his temper.  If you watched any of the USA in the WC or in any qualifier, you will notice that the minute someone bumps, or lays a questionable hit on a teammate, Mike would be right there ready to go.  It can be trouble, but I would rather have a player who is thinking with his heart too much than a player worrying too much about his wallet and advert deals.

On our national team Landon was best known, due to his late goals.  Clint Dempsey was the fan favorite.  But for those of us who REALLY watch and follow the USMNT, Mike was our guy.  On his day he was the best player on the field.  On days that weren't his day the other team was slightly scared that he was going to assualt them on the pitch.  Win/Win I guess.



Thanks pmarachi, like the sound of him.

Offline Jimbo

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Re: Michael Bradley
« Reply #43 on: January 31, 2011, 08:25:07 AM »
What we've needed for a while is a player whose tenacity borders on the aggressive. Someone who not only gives a shit, but who really doesn't like coming off second best and is prepared to do something about it. If he can pass a ball as well, then I think I'm gonna like this bloke.

Offline The Man With A Stick

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Re: Michael Bradley
« Reply #44 on: January 31, 2011, 09:07:32 AM »
Have we finally found our nasty bastard then?  I hope so.

 


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