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That's the thing about all these signings, right? It's hard to tell when you only have two players on your roster. We'll be breaking the signing down, along with interviewing Austin FC Academy Technical Director Juan Delgado (who pointed out that the state of Texas is as big as the entire country of Spain where he grew up) on the Capital City Soccer Show, coming to all your favorite podcasting platforms tomorrow morning.
Your're 4 hours late on this news. Or Maybe ESPN is. Schirra reported this over 8 hours ago today
Can't argue with that list, though the scary part is that there should probably be a few more names on there.
Thats funny, esp since they play different positions so highly doubtful one blocks the other.
Well it's moreso that the coach picked a player that was sitting in jail rather than the player who created the second most attempts in the premier league last year.
True. Either way, not sure how Graelish did get a call up or who's in front of him, but to blame McGuire is silly.
He's a good upgrade over what they had, and is pretty consistent...good positioning, good in the air and good against the dribble. I don't think he's been amazing or anywhere near the difference maker that VVD is...but definitely an upgrade. I don't like that he still runs through players too often- gives up too many free kicks around the box.
Completely agree with the McGuire take. He was needed. Was he worth the money? A 26 year old English International coming into his prime? We shall see.
It will be interesting. I think even just his leadership on the field will help Chelsea immensely, but I watched him in the UCL final and he shut down the best striker in the world IMO. I think he will be a huge boon to Chelsea's defense.
He shut down Zlatan? Oh, is Zlatan the only one that says hes the best?
Was just coming to post this.Sky Sports News
BREAKING: Harry Maguire has been dropped by England manager Gareth Southgate
City, PSG, Chelsea.... If thats what he would demand of his new team.
A lot of teams are out. Dam you Elliot Sell the team Lou Viton already so we can sign Messi!!!!
Next report is Koeman told Messi "The privileges are over" and "You have to think about the team". So Messi wants out.
Qatar, like xavi.
I haven't seen this linked from any of the Barcelona writers, but I would hope Messi realizes this is going to be true anywhere if he wants to win the CL again. Having one player that doesn't have a real position and doesn't play defense causes a lot of difficulty when the other team has the ball. That's one reason I always thought he would leave to a much smaller league like the MLS.
Funny you mention that since the Orlando coach reportedly doesn't instruct Nani, just lets him play.
I've never suspected that Messi got privileges. In a way if you are Messi I think there is privilege to be had that was deserved. Especially to a guy like Messi who has always shown great loyalty to the club. I don't know the inter-workings or much of Barca other then what I see and read in the media or an occasional match in the Champions League though. However I never got the impression that Messi was privileged. There's been rumors for yrs and someone mentioned this who is a family friend but Messi might be Autistic (Aspergers to be specific and what I have) and if thats the case that shouldn't be Messi getting privileges and thinking about the team. If he does have this let me just say the way we act sometimes it seems we don't care about anything but ourselves but it's the total opposite. Our Brains don't function to give off the feelings or body posture or facial expressions you expect. Sometimes our reactions might be deamed "Inappropriate". We also need to feel comfortable in our surroundings and change big changes can be hard for us to adapt to sometimes. What Koemen sees as special treatment is more of helping Messi stay in a comfort level.
You got to do it in a respectful way though. Messi has been incredible loyal to the club, Maybe don't be so blunt with him. Be firm about your wishes and maybe ask the guy if he has questions or concerns about moving forward together. Koemen shouldn't be so off putting to Messi because I think Messi could be reliable for Koemen to see where things are wrong and right. Messi can be the voice the of the players in the dressing room.If this is how Koeman is gonna act then I don't see him lasting the new year at Barca if they aren't getting the results they hoped for. Yes Drastic changes need to happen but I don't think telling Messi to Eff off is a change needed at the moment.
I honestly had not heard the Autism rumors for Messi. Or at least don't remember hearing any. Either way, I do agree with you. Its similar to Moyes coming into United and getting rid of all the backroom staff and trying to change the culture on day 1. Not the best way to do that. Its going to be interesting to see how this plays out for Messi, Barca and Koemen.
Great is an overstatement to me. He's not been close to a Rio or Vidic. He's probably been the steadiest CB they've had since them (unless I'm forgetting somebody) and I think he would be helped tremendously with a different partner.
Its hard to live up to the greatest CB Duo in EPL history. He and AWB were important pieces. Now they need the right partner for him.
Tough crowd here
he played every minute of every game this season. He’s the second highest rated CB behind only VVD. The only defensive player who won more aeriels in the league was VVD. he was the highest ranked CB in Europa league play. United’s defense allowed 36 goals in league play and only pool (33) and city (36) were better. I’m not sure how much more you expected as they allowed 54 goals the year before. He’s the stalwart of the defense and been worth every penny in my eyes after years of running Smalling Jones lindelof etc... our there. He’s just 27 and in my eyes the second best CB in the league. I demand perfection!Tough crowd here
Koemen is in a tough spot because the board is still trying to hang on until an election in March. So it isn't clear who is driving the ship. Latest reports are that Bartomeu still is not resigning after this news.
Look up Messi and Austin/Aspergers. There's been rumors for yrs even from local papers from his native Argentina. Not sure if true why the family wants to hide it if true though. I think in today's world he'd be viewed as a huge success and appreciated and understood more if its true.
They all old and busted anyway.DJackson10 said:
It seems the longest of long shots obviously but it is hard to shake the knowledge that the owner of Inter Miami was once himself thought to be untouchable by the same league.
some one on twitter posted a more reasonable guess, using the same ownership carrot.
Woke up to this on ESPN. Looks like this guess was not so far fetched
