Sir Landon Of Donovan

[MikelsGoat]

I think hes either ours or he isnt, I dont see anybody else getting a look in, he strikes me as a good lad and if he decides he wants to leave the MLS, I think we will defo get first chance.

Cash is clearly the issue here tho, but its only £6m, Bill can find us £6m surely?

Osman and Hibbert would rasie £6m............ ?

[teamedwards]

I'm American, and am probably typical of a lot of new American fans to futbol. I grew up on american football and couldn't get into soccer. I tried to watch it here and there, but couldn't get into it until about a year ago until I got FSC free for a month and started watching the EPL.
Since then I've watched quite a bit from England, Germany, Spain, Europa, CL, Mexico, and on down to the MLS. To me, nothing matches the intesity of the English Premire League. I don't know how to characterize it other than to say that it is some of the most INTENSE sports i've ever watched.
I think that if Donovan keeps doing well at Everton, he should try to stay there. We all know that he is good in MLS. But the MLS is not the EPL. There is NO COMPARISON between the two leagues. I'm no expert, but to me the MLS is somewhere between Championchip and League 1. (Fizzy Pop Football as you English like to say LOL).
As far as the Donovan/Beckham thing goes, I think Donovan will have new respect for Beckham playing at AC Milan after playing at Everton. Why would Beckham want to go play in the MLS when he can play for one of the best teams in Serie A? I say, if you're good enough to play in the English Premier League, you play there. Any less, and you are selling yourself short.

[MikelsGoat]

You make a good point Eddy lad. I can imagine at some point, Beckham will ring him up and say "NOW you see?".

[Dutch Toffee]

Originally Posted by teamedwards

I'm American, and am probably typical of a lot of new American fans to futbol. I grew up on american football and couldn't get into soccer. I tried to watch it here and there, but couldn't get into it until about a year ago until I got FSC free for a month and started watching the EPL.
Since then I've watched quite a bit from England, Germany, Spain, Europa, CL, Mexico, and on down to the MLS. To me, nothing matches the intesity of the English Premire League. I don't know how to characterize it other than to say that it is some of the most INTENSE sports i've ever watched.

I think that if Donovan keeps doing well at Everton, he should try to stay there. We all know that he is good in MLS. But the MLS is not the EPL. There is NO COMPARISON between the two leagues. I'm no expert, but to me the MLS is somewhere between Championchip and League 1. (Fizzy Pop Football as you English like to say LOL).
As far as the Donovan/Beckham thing goes, I think Donovan will have new respect for Beckham playing at AC Milan after playing at Everton. Why would Beckham want to go play in the MLS when he can play for one of the best teams in Serie A? I say, if you're good enough to play in the English Premier League, you play there. Any less, and you are selling yourself short.

Interesting viewpoint and totally agree with you.

Btw, welcome to GOT, mate.

[Programmusic]

Grant Wahl, one of the top sports journalists in America (the guy who wrote the book on the Beckham in America saga) tweeted back on January 9th

"LD contract has release clause."

and also "LD quick to tell me hasn't ruled out Europe."

Similarly, Donovan stated on an ESPN feature today

"Reporter: I know you have a contract with the Galaxy, but if you come over here, you get the bug, you get hooked on English football, and you prove you're good enough, would you not want to stay?

Landon: Like i said, I take it one day at a time. So for now, this is something I wanted to do. I wanted to come here and have this experience. If at the end of it, I look in the mirror and say wow, I don't want to leave, then I'll let someone know. If it's, that was a good time but I'm ready to go back, then I'll go back. But, we'll know that further down the road"

[bluebastardo]

Originally Posted by teamedwards

I'm American, and am probably typical of a lot of new American fans to futbol. I grew up on american football and couldn't get into soccer. I tried to watch it here and there, but couldn't get into it until about a year ago until I got FSC free for a month and started watching the EPL.
Since then I've watched quite a bit from England, Germany, Spain, Europa, CL, Mexico, and on down to the MLS. To me, nothing matches the intesity of the English Premire League. I don't know how to characterize it other than to say that it is some of the most INTENSE sports i've ever watched.
I think that if Donovan keeps doing well at Everton, he should try to stay there. We all know that he is good in MLS. But the MLS is not the EPL. There is NO COMPARISON between the two leagues. I'm no expert, but to me the MLS is somewhere between Championchip and League 1. (Fizzy Pop Football as you English like to say LOL).
As far as the Donovan/Beckham thing goes, I think Donovan will have new respect for Beckham playing at AC Milan after playing at Everton. Why would Beckham want to go play in the MLS when he can play for one of the best teams in Serie A? I say, if you're good enough to play in the English Premier League, you play there. Any less, and you are selling yourself short.

Hi bud, and welcome to the forum.
It's a nice first post, and gives an interesting insight into the transition that American fans often embrace.
Glad to have you onboard. We have a lot of Americans here.

[Dutch Toffee]

Originally Posted by Programmusic

Grant Wahl, one of the top sports journalists in America (the guy who wrote the book on the Beckham in America saga) tweeted back on January 9th

"LD contract has release clause."

and also "LD quick to tell me hasn't ruled out Europe."

Similarly, Donovan stated on an ESPN feature today

"Reporter: I know you have a contract with the Galaxy, but if you come over here, you get the bug, you get hooked on English football, and you prove you're good enough, would you not want to stay?

Landon: Like i said, I take it one day at a time. So for now, this is something I wanted to do. I wanted to come here and have this experience. If at the end of it, I look in the mirror and say wow, I don't want to leave, then I'll let someone know. If it's, that was a good time but I'm ready to go back, then I'll go back. But, we'll know that further down the road"

Very interesting stuff. If he keeps performing like this, I definately hope he gets that 'bug'.

Also a very warm welcome to GOT for you.

[GwladysStGlory]

Originally Posted by Dutch Toffee

I definately hope he gets that 'bug'.

I think I saw the infection taking hold as he was leaving the pitch...apparently the first signs are large smiles.

[Philw]

Originally Posted by ToxtethBlue

The pace got to him a bit in the second half, he was a bit sloppy in possession at times, but that's only natural considering how new he is to the League and how much football he's played over the past few months.

But in the first half he showed his qualities, he's bright and intelligent. His game is simple but effective and he gives us that outlet, something we've never had under Moyes.

This.

Originally Posted by SoccX-Football

He is a pro.. And for that reason I think he will be back to LA at the start of the MLS season...
I cant imagine how hard it will be for him after seeing what amazing respect and class the Everton fans have.. He will be heart broken im sure..

I do wish he would stay BLUE though

And this.

Originally Posted by teamedwards

I'm American, and am probably typical of a lot of new American fans to futbol. I grew up on american football and couldn't get into soccer. I tried to watch it here and there, but couldn't get into it until about a year ago until I got FSC free for a month and started watching the EPL.
Since then I've watched quite a bit from England, Germany, Spain, Europa, CL, Mexico, and on down to the MLS. To me, nothing matches the intesity of the English Premire League. I don't know how to characterize it other than to say that it is some of the most INTENSE sports i've ever watched.
I think that if Donovan keeps doing well at Everton, he should try to stay there. We all know that he is good in MLS. But the MLS is not the EPL. There is NO COMPARISON between the two leagues. I'm no expert, but to me the MLS is somewhere between Championchip and League 1. (Fizzy Pop Football as you English like to say LOL).
As far as the Donovan/Beckham thing goes, I think Donovan will have new respect for Beckham playing at AC Milan after playing at Everton. Why would Beckham want to go play in the MLS when he can play for one of the best teams in Serie A? I say, if you're good enough to play in the English Premier League, you play there. Any less, and you are selling yourself short.

Would be interesting to know if the average MLS fan would feel the same way. From what we've seen so far, would like to have him permanently, but once Arteta and Rodwell are back, will he play that much? And will he want to stay if not?

[MikelsGoat]

I think he would get a game mate, even with a fully fit team, he can fit in all over the show, you can always find space for talented boys and from what ive seen he looks like hes got talent.

Welts, any facebook updates? Ive lost the link.

[chicoazul]

Originally Posted by teamedwards

I'm American, and am probably typical of a lot of new American fans to futbol. I grew up on american football and couldn't get into soccer. I tried to watch it here and there, but couldn't get into it until about a year ago until I got FSC free for a month and started watching the EPL.
Since then I've watched quite a bit from England, Germany, Spain, Europa, CL, Mexico, and on down to the MLS. To me, nothing matches the intesity of the English Premire League. I don't know how to characterize it other than to say that it is some of the most INTENSE sports i've ever watched.
I think that if Donovan keeps doing well at Everton, he should try to stay there. We all know that he is good in MLS. But the MLS is not the EPL. There is NO COMPARISON between the two leagues. I'm no expert, but to me the MLS is somewhere between Championchip and League 1. (Fizzy Pop Football as you English like to say LOL).
As far as the Donovan/Beckham thing goes, I think Donovan will have new respect for Beckham playing at AC Milan after playing at Everton. Why would Beckham want to go play in the MLS when he can play for one of the best teams in Serie A? I say, if you're good enough to play in the English Premier League, you play there. Any less, and you are selling yourself short.

Originally Posted by Programmusic

Grant Wahl, one of the top sports journalists in America (the guy who wrote the book on the Beckham in America saga) tweeted back on January 9th

"LD contract has release clause."

and also "LD quick to tell me hasn't ruled out Europe."

Similarly, Donovan stated on an ESPN feature today

"Reporter: I know you have a contract with the Galaxy, but if you come over here, you get the bug, you get hooked on English football, and you prove you're good enough, would you not want to stay?

Landon: Like i said, I take it one day at a time. So for now, this is something I wanted to do. I wanted to come here and have this experience. If at the end of it, I look in the mirror and say wow, I don't want to leave, then I'll let someone know. If it's, that was a good time but I'm ready to go back, then I'll go back. But, we'll know that further down the road"

Seconding BB here, both great first posts.

Welcome fellas.