Implausible?
ESPN Soccernet writer Steve Davis is very upset about rumours getting started that David Beckham may go out on loan come January to an English club. So upset is Mr. Davis that he uses the words "hooey", "populist sentiment", "willy-nilly" and "implausible" in his headline. Yes, a writer getting paid by ESPN used the word "hooey". What is more concerning is that he thinks it is so far fetched that Becks would be loaned out.
Why is it so outrageous to think that Beckham, obvious to everyone now that his 100 caps is more important than winning 5 MLS Cups, would be willing to go play football in England when the January transfer window opens? And I don't even think England is his only option. There are plenty of clubs in Italy and Spain that would welcome his arrival not only from a marketing standpoint but from the fact that he can still perform at the highest level.
Look, all due respect to MLS, but the league is far below the level of talent that a player desiring to compete in the Euro '08 qualifiers or the actual tournement is looking for. Becks has done part of his job already: He has kept MLS in the newspapers and gotten people to attend matches he might appear in. Let him come back next season 100% and the league will continue to benefit. For now, let him go out on loan.
The Galaxy would be making a huge mistake if the player makes it known he would like to return to Europe in January and deny him that chance. First, it would be embarrassing to hold him against his will. Second, a postseason tour isn't going to be that lucrative. Once the club leaves US borders no one is going to care. It is clear to all that have watched the Galaxy play that they are a disaster. The man is a global superstar no question. But I have to hold a belief that there is some common sense in the football world that no one is going to pay to see him spray the ball around to a bunch of hacks.
If a Newcastle or Aston Villa come calling the Galaxy should listen. Beckham knows he can still start for England and manager Steve McClaren knows he needs a healthy Beckham in his lineup. But McClaren also knows that Beckham will not be fit to compete at that level by facing the likes of MLS competition.
Really, Steve Davis, implausible? Didn't you rate Landon Donovan's 3 goals against Ecuador in a meaningless friendly as one of the greatest American performances ever? Talk about "out of left-field".
On a final note, in my Thursday post I predicted Brazil would score more on Sunday than the Chicago Bears. For those keeping track at home: Brazil 4 - Bears 3.
Why is it so outrageous to think that Beckham, obvious to everyone now that his 100 caps is more important than winning 5 MLS Cups, would be willing to go play football in England when the January transfer window opens? And I don't even think England is his only option. There are plenty of clubs in Italy and Spain that would welcome his arrival not only from a marketing standpoint but from the fact that he can still perform at the highest level.
Look, all due respect to MLS, but the league is far below the level of talent that a player desiring to compete in the Euro '08 qualifiers or the actual tournement is looking for. Becks has done part of his job already: He has kept MLS in the newspapers and gotten people to attend matches he might appear in. Let him come back next season 100% and the league will continue to benefit. For now, let him go out on loan.
The Galaxy would be making a huge mistake if the player makes it known he would like to return to Europe in January and deny him that chance. First, it would be embarrassing to hold him against his will. Second, a postseason tour isn't going to be that lucrative. Once the club leaves US borders no one is going to care. It is clear to all that have watched the Galaxy play that they are a disaster. The man is a global superstar no question. But I have to hold a belief that there is some common sense in the football world that no one is going to pay to see him spray the ball around to a bunch of hacks.
If a Newcastle or Aston Villa come calling the Galaxy should listen. Beckham knows he can still start for England and manager Steve McClaren knows he needs a healthy Beckham in his lineup. But McClaren also knows that Beckham will not be fit to compete at that level by facing the likes of MLS competition.
Really, Steve Davis, implausible? Didn't you rate Landon Donovan's 3 goals against Ecuador in a meaningless friendly as one of the greatest American performances ever? Talk about "out of left-field".
On a final note, in my Thursday post I predicted Brazil would score more on Sunday than the Chicago Bears. For those keeping track at home: Brazil 4 - Bears 3.
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