Quote from: Rip Van Bentfletch on January 30, 2011, 05:19:11 PMWelcome Michael.Play well and you'll be replacing Reo-Coker next season.Sod next season Reo-Coker cant pass needs replacing now
Welcome Michael.Play well and you'll be replacing Reo-Coker next season.
Quote from: villa1 on January 30, 2011, 07:39:53 PMNothing wrong with a lack of hair.Unless of course you are a polar bear.
Nothing wrong with a lack of hair.
We have just signed a number of players including Havard Nordveit (20) for 800k from Arsenal reserves who is to replace him.
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.
We should be loaning our young lads out to get experience.
Quote from: MG Cobbler on January 30, 2011, 08:26:54 PMWe 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.
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.