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He was dead on his feet in the LA derby tonight. Only time I've seen him even close to that was wc qualifying vs Mexico....... at altitude with swine flu. Here's hoping for an early playoff exit for the Galaxy
 
Dear Bruce Arena,

It's time for a talk. Here's the thing. We know you have a Supporters Shield you want to win. We know you want to show a good run of form versus the teams that look like they are better than LA right now.

HOWEVER: 1) You have already clinched a spot in the MLS playoffs. 2) You have David Beckham back - who is playing well. 3) You have a solid central midfielder. 4) You won games without Landon Donovan. 5) You are playing the out of contention Chivas USA, and the next game you are playing the out of contention Philadelphia Union.

So, WHY, oh WHY - do you continue to play LD for the ENTIRE FRIGGING 90 MINUTES when:

1. You're winning.
2. After the run of play, he comes to a stop, leans over, clutches his knees, spits, breathes hard for several seconds and looks like he wants to pass out or puke. For a player who is *always* fit, this is alarming.
3. He has heavy legs the entire game with some bad traps and 1 shot that he should have taken from 6 yards out. Rested LD would have nailed it.
4. LD, typically very even keeled, utterly chews out a teammate after said teammate makes a forced pass to LD expecting him to perform a miracle. LD yells about 10 f-bombs at teammate after retrieving the bad pass, making the play, and repeats #2.

REST HIS A$$. And we don't mean for 1 training session. If you cost LD the MLS Playoffs/his return to Everton because you're running him into the ground we are going to be FURIOUS.

Besides which - get used to not having him in 2011 when he's wearing Toffee Blue. You'll have Ronaldinho anyway.

Sincerely,
Everton and LA Galaxy Fans
 
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RAFUH said:
He was dead on his feet in the LA derby tonight. Only time I've seen him even close to that was wc qualifying vs Mexico....... at altitude with swine flu. Here's hoping for an early playoff exit for the Galaxy
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See, not just me that noticed. Hard not to. If he is playing this Thursday versus the freaking Philadelphia Union I WILL BE PISSED.

Everton fans: don't panic. He will get time off. Even if the Galaxy make it through the playoffs, he'll still get 6 weeks to recuperate. But Bruce cannot ignore what happened tonight. LD has hit the wall. I admire him for even playing in the first place. His butt needs to be rested, and rested NOW.
 
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LD being wanted by a majority of fans and management of a historical EPL team.
The States have never had a great field player and when he returns for good, I hope he changes that.
I cannot wait to see him playing for us again.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbdbyKhr5Og&feature=related
Edit: Youtube will not allow to embed video had to post link only.

I had to throw this last one in. Being an Everton fan from the States nothing would be better than a perm move for LD.

[video=youtube;2bg8vQKN4m8]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bg8vQKN4m8[/video]
Ian Darke is going to be the Voice for all ESPN soccer broadcasts of the EPl matches on Saturday morning and future USA mens games on ESPN through WC 2014.
 
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He's not match fit, certainly. He was gassed after 60 minutes and prior to that, had some really poor touches. Arena does need to rest him and get him right before the playoffs.
 
Our Sunshine Superman certainly does like to name check our fair city, even in weather reports : On being asked about the sunshine in California.

"Non-existent :( feel like I'm in Liverpool sometimes!!! RT @stuholden22: @landondonovan only in love mate!!! Hows the Cali sunshine???"

"
 
Kay20 said:
Dear Bruce Arena,

It's time for a talk. Here's the thing. We know you have a Supporters Shield you want to win. We know you want to show a good run of form versus the teams that look like they are better than LA right now.

HOWEVER: 1) You have already clinched a spot in the MLS playoffs. 2) You have David Beckham back - who is playing well. 3) You have a solid central midfielder. 4) You won games without Landon Donovan. 5) You are playing the out of contention Chivas USA, and the next game you are playing the out of contention Philadelphia Union.

So, WHY, oh WHY - do you continue to play LD for the ENTIRE FRIGGING 90 MINUTES when:

1. You're winning.
2. After the run of play, he comes to a stop, leans over, clutches his knees, spits, breathes hard for several seconds and looks like he wants to pass out or puke. For a player who is *always* fit, this is alarming.
3. He has heavy legs the entire game with some bad traps and 1 shot that he should have taken from 6 yards out. Rested LD would have nailed it.
4. LD, typically very even keeled, utterly chews out a teammate after said teammate makes a forced pass to LD expecting him to perform a miracle. LD yells about 10 f-bombs at teammate after retrieving the bad pass, making the play, and repeats #2.

REST HIS A$$. And we don't mean for 1 training session. If you cost LD the MLS Playoffs/his return to Everton because you're running him into the ground we are going to be FURIOUS.

Besides which - get used to not having him in 2011 when he's wearing Toffee Blue. You'll have Ronaldinho anyway.

Sincerely,
Everton and LA Galaxy Fans
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You absolutely nailed it.

Bruce is setting him up for injury at this rate.
 
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Kay20 said:
Dear Bruce Arena,

It's time for a talk. Here's the thing. We know you have a Supporters Shield you want to win. We know you want to show a good run of form versus the teams that look like they are better than LA right now.

HOWEVER: 1) You have already clinched a spot in the MLS playoffs. 2) You have David Beckham back - who is playing well. 3) You have a solid central midfielder. 4) You won games without Landon Donovan. 5) You are playing the out of contention Chivas USA, and the next game you are playing the out of contention Philadelphia Union.

So, WHY, oh WHY - do you continue to play LD for the ENTIRE FRIGGING 90 MINUTES when:

1. You're winning.
2. After the run of play, he comes to a stop, leans over, clutches his knees, spits, breathes hard for several seconds and looks like he wants to pass out or puke. For a player who is *always* fit, this is alarming.
3. He has heavy legs the entire game with some bad traps and 1 shot that he should have taken from 6 yards out. Rested LD would have nailed it.
4. LD, typically very even keeled, utterly chews out a teammate after said teammate makes a forced pass to LD expecting him to perform a miracle. LD yells about 10 f-bombs at teammate after retrieving the bad pass, making the play, and repeats #2.

REST HIS A$$. And we don't mean for 1 training session. If you cost LD the MLS Playoffs/his return to Everton because you're running him into the ground we are going to be FURIOUS.

Besides which - get used to not having him in 2011 when he's wearing Toffee Blue. You'll have Ronaldinho anyway.

Sincerely,
Everton and LA Galaxy Fans
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Message from L.C.A.B. to Mr. Arena - one cluedup mufuka to another .

Swerve Horse Face . Hes gone . Clarence Seedorf is your man . Twice the player , half the dough .

No worries , bro' .

Ask Landy does he like sprouts with a Xmas dinner ???

Nice one .
 
little curly alan ball said:
Message from L.C.A.B. to Mr. Arena - one cluedup mufuka to another .

Swerve Horse Face . Hes gone . Clarence Seedorf is your man . Twice the player , half the dough .

No worries , bro' .

Ask Landy does he like sprouts with a Xmas dinner ???

Nice one .
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I can believe Landy is coming but not that anyone likes Sprouts. I thought it was just a way for me ma to torture me annually.
 
little curly alan ball said:
Sprouts CAN ROCK .

They can also be hideous .

Its all in the cooking , lid .

Im saying , clean livin' lad , like Landy is BIG up for his greens .
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Funnily enough the only way I've found I can stomach them is raw with a bit of mayo.

I've a friend that reckons he's got a killa recipe where you cook them with loads of bacon, which for me is a cop out. ANYTHING tastes good with enough bacony goodness around it.
 
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