Quote from: unclefabio on March 16, 2013, 11:46:36 PMWe released this man last summer. He almost ended up playing for Hull City. Thank Christ we came to our senses.That being said, I think I'd vote for Benteke as our player of the season. Actually, mods, do you reckon that it's too early to start a PotS thread or can I make one now?I thought he'd been offered a new deal by the club last season but didn't sign it?
We released this man last summer. He almost ended up playing for Hull City. Thank Christ we came to our senses.That being said, I think I'd vote for Benteke as our player of the season. Actually, mods, do you reckon that it's too early to start a PotS thread or can I make one now?
My Hull supporting brother in law was pretty unexcited about him when he was up there with them. He described him as "ok" and no more.His progress this season has been phenomenal.I wonder if part of it is that in the inexperience of the back four, he's felt comfortable about taking a more vocal, organising role?
Quote from: Risso on March 17, 2013, 07:02:03 PMQuote from: unclefabio on March 16, 2013, 11:46:36 PMWe released this man last summer. He almost ended up playing for Hull City. Thank Christ we came to our senses.That being said, I think I'd vote for Benteke as our player of the season. Actually, mods, do you reckon that it's too early to start a PotS thread or can I make one now?I thought he'd been offered a new deal by the club last season but didn't sign it?My Hull supporting brother in law was pretty unexcited about him when he was up there with them. He described him as "ok" and no more.His progress this season has been phenomenal.I wonder if part of it is that in the inexperience of the back four, he's felt comfortable about taking a more vocal, organising role?
MEXICO CITY -- The Americans were clinging to a scoreless tie, seconds away from earning a rare point in Mexico, when Angel Reyna's shot darted perilously close to the goal.Brad Guzan lunged, smothering the ball with his body."It's always going to be a bit hectic and a bit crazy, especially late in the game," Guzan said. "You're never going to come to a place like Azteca and go out and have it nice and easy. So we knew at some point, it was going to come, the pressure was going to come, and we were able to deal with it."Guzan swatted away shot after shot, young defenders Omar Gonzalez and Matt Besler showed the poise of veterans and the Americans hung on for a 0-0 draw Tuesday night, earning only their second point in a World Cup qualifier at Azteca Stadium.
Probably the first time at Villa he's had a manager believe in him.
I wonder if the credit actually belongs to Randy?I bet he encouraged the deal.
I'm delighted for Brad. I hope he manages to keep his place in the team, for me he's far better than Tim Howard. Great result for the US, even if Mexico should have had a penalty or two. Saying that, Brad would probably have saved both.