Re: The Dream Ream in Bolton: Tim What a terrible name for a thread. These thread names are getting out of control
Re: A Wanderful Ream Has Come True: Tim Ream @ Bolton I think Ream will develop nicely. I'm just going by a hunch. As some things are really starting to come around for Bolton. I DO think the transfer going through is the best thing for Ream. Maybe it's because I have seen a few yanks in recent years really struggle in MLS after potential transfers fall through
Re: A Wanderful Ream Has Come True: Tim Ream @ Bolton I've almost finished my time machine, at which point, performances from two seasons ago will be equally relevant to performances this season. I'll keep you posted on the progress.
Re: A Wanderful Ream Has Come True: Tim Ream @ Bolton I thought it was relevant to the general statement "I don't see the quality" - although probably what he meant was "I don't see the PL level quality" which is fair enough. I don't think his second season was as bad others do, I just pointed to the first season where his quality was pretty hard to miss.
Re: A Wanderful Ream Has Come True: Tim Ream @ Bolton I don't think he has the skill to play in the EPL but I will be cheering him on regardless.
Re: A Wanderful Ream Has Come True: Tim Ream @ Bolton IMO Ream struggles were slightly overblown this year based off of the lofty expectations many here had for him. Now don't get me wrong, Ream DID struggle and was nowhere near the level of his rookie year, but so many people had such high expectations (especially on this board) that there was no way he'd live up to that.
Re: A Wanderful Ream Has Come True: Tim Ream @ Bolton I thought there was some very good analysis by a few Red Bull fans which pointed to the fact that Ream was swept up in a current of mediocrity at New York. You could argue that environment may have contributed to his National outings. Obviously he had a few mistakes during his MNT caps, but in a time of transition (for club and country) is that unheard of? I don't think so, IMO. It will be nice if he 'gets stuck in' at Bolton and participates in a resurgence to safety. They certainly have better players than a few other teams near the drop.
Re: The Dream Ream in Bolton: Tim After the money they spent on him he definitely is going to be given a chance.
Re: A Wanderful Ream Has Come True: Tim Ream @ Bolton Are you suggesting that Coyle and Stewart are gay? (Bean =/= Beane)
Re: The Dream Ream in Bolton: Tim Yeah, roughly 17,000 pounds a week (his salary). He was making about $65,000 a year in the MLS. I am happy for the kid! I will be happier when he becomes a force to reckon with in the EPL.
Re: A Wanderful Ream Has Come True: Tim Ream @ Bolton Is it at all possible that the hype of his rookie season led to pressure for him to perform in his second season, and he crumbled a bit under the pressure? And is it at all possible that the pressure of playing for his country is why he was mediocre to poor in his few national team caps as well? I mean, its all well and good to postulate about how the daily pressure to perform in the EPL will make Ream a better player. But if we look at the evidence (and I admit its a small sample size), Ream has yet to show an ability to rise up and meet a challenge once added pressure is introduced. I'd love nothing more than to be wrong, because I want all of our national team players to succeed...but people on here really are choosing to ignore what's right in front of their eyes in preference for what they really and truly hope will happen...even if by their own admission what they hope will happen is pretty long odds.
Re: A Wanderful Ream Has Come True: Tim Ream @ Bolton No one is "choosing to ignore anything" we are just not as anal as you have been about it.
Re: A Wanderful Ream Has Come True: Tim Ream @ Bolton Mostly what happened is that the fans of Gonzalez and George John exaggerated Ream's weaknesses in order to build up their boy. DISCLAIMER: Of those 3, I like Gonzo the best. Just sayin'.
Re: A Wanderful Ream Has Come True: Tim Ream @ Bolton There has been much talk (a lot of which was inaccurate btw) of each players relative strength and weakness but what ive found as the biggest difference between those three players is consistency. Ream has yet to display the consistency of either John or Gonzo nor many other good defenders in MLS. Ream had an excellent year for a rookie but those of us with decent memories and/or know how to use the search button understand that Ream had a significant dip in form through the middle of his rookie year also. But I had a revelation the other day as I watched the 49'rs /Giants game with some friends. one of my friends happens to be a multi x probowler who is near the top of the NFL record book for KR and PR TD's. (i.e he knows his shit) ... We were discussing the 49rs return man who played terribly throughout and essentially gifted the game to the giants at the end. He told me two things that stood out 1. Nobody on the field feels worse than that guy (obviously) 2. Nobody will care next year Assuming the deal is finalized Ream will be given an opportunity to contribute and/or shine on the biggest stage in world football. It matters not what he's done in the past much less what we think he is or is not capable of. The only thing that matters is what Ream does next practice, next match, next practice, etc etc I hope he balls as: I know John is ballin' http://www.soccerbyives.net/soccer_...evelopmental-squad-eyes-first-team-debut.html I saw Whitbread ballin last weekend too, I suspect Cameron will be doing so tonight, and I assume Gonzalez will be too after he recovers The more LEGIT competition we have for our nats the better as lasting success can only be built on a strong foundation..that foundation is a strong, consistent, and deep back line
Re: A Wanderful Ream Has Come True: Tim Ream @ Bolton I have a question but I wasn't sure where to put this, so I thought I would put it here since he's a player who recently went through an appeals process. If a player signs with a club and needs to go through the work permit process and appeal, does the English FA make exceptions for registration? Say for example if the appeals process started when the window is open and stretches until after the window closes is the club still allowed to sign and register the player?
Re: A Wanderful Ream Has Come True: Tim Ream @ Bolton Mods, can we get rid of the whole Ream-Gonzalez-John debate? We have enough topics on that in the main board.
Re: A Wanderful Ream Has Come True: Tim Ream @ Bolton I believe that's impossible, AFAIK all work permit appeals have to be completed before the transfer window closes.
Re: A Wanderful Ream Has Come True: Tim Ream @ Bolton Why hasn't Bolton announced the Ream signing on their website? I thought he was approved for the work permit?