View Full Version : Onyewu to Fenerbahce?
Lyrikhan
22 Jun 2009, 01:44 PM
According to this Sky Sports report, it would appear Gooch is Istanbul bound as talks with Birmingham stalled...
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_5395306,00.html
good move?
camasterton
22 Jun 2009, 01:49 PM
Alex, Ridvan, Jay Jay Okocha, Champions League history... why not?
ussoccerFan12358
22 Jun 2009, 01:54 PM
Should be noted that his wife is Iranian. I know that sounds kinda narrow-minded, but it can't hurt.
Lyrikhan
22 Jun 2009, 07:09 PM
and of course when it comes to soccer transfers...never totally believe anything
deal not quite done according to his agent:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/soccer/06/22/oguchi.onyewu/
mfw13
22 Jun 2009, 07:12 PM
Very disappointing lateral move if it turns out to be the case.
In order to improve he needs to find a club in one of the big five leagues, not in a league that is the same level as Belgium.
ghazi
22 Jun 2009, 07:15 PM
Should be noted that his wife is Iranian. I know that sounds kinda narrow-minded, but it can't hurt.
What does have to do with Fenerbache? They're Turkish. :confused:
. . . and I only ask for scientific reasons - anyone have a pic of the wife. Persian women are niiiiiiiiiiiice! :D
ghazi
22 Jun 2009, 07:16 PM
On topic, I just don't want Gooch riding the pine in a WC year. That is my primary concern right now.
rtung
22 Jun 2009, 07:18 PM
Very disappointing lateral move if it turns out to be the case.
In order to improve he needs to find a club in one of the big five leagues, not in a league that is the same level as Belgium.
You must not follow European soccer much. The Turkish league is more like the Portuguese one than the Belgian league.
Soccerprep
22 Jun 2009, 07:57 PM
Very disappointing lateral move if it turns out to be the case.
In order to improve he needs to find a club in one of the big five leagues, not in a league that is the same level as Belgium.
You must not follow European soccer much. The Turkish league is more like the Portuguese one than the Belgian league.
What he said. Moving to Turkey from Belgium is definitely a step up. I would put them as about the ninth best league in Europe behind England, France, Spain, Italy, Russia, Portugal, Holland, and Germany, obviously not in that order.
Not to mention Fenerbache, is a consistent Champions League performer.
I do believe that due to his EU passport he could have found a team in the Big 4 though.
obewan
22 Jun 2009, 08:04 PM
Very disappointing lateral move if it turns out to be the case.
In order to improve he needs to find a club in one of the big five leagues, not in a league that is the same level as Belgium.
My thoughts exactly.
Deimos
22 Jun 2009, 08:04 PM
Country ranking by UEFA 2009 Coefficient.
Coun. total
ENG 79.499
ESP 74.266
ITA 62.910
GER 56.695
FRA 50.168
RUS 47.625
UKR 41.850
NED 39.130
ROM 38.908
POR 36.462
TUR 32.225
Soccerprep
22 Jun 2009, 08:08 PM
Country ranking by UEFA 2009 Coefficient.
Coun. total
ENG 79.499
ESP 74.266
ITA 62.910
GER 56.695
FRA 50.168
RUS 47.625
UKR 41.850
NED 39.130
ROM 38.908
POR 36.462
TUR 32.225
i am surprised to see ukraine and romania that high
KALM
22 Jun 2009, 08:22 PM
Ukraine had two clubs in the semi-finals of the UEFA Cup this season, and Shakhtar eventually won the whole thing. Ukraine's high rating is mostly based on this season. Before that, it was generally outside of the top 10.
Romania had two strong seasons in Europe from 2005-2007, but those were mostly anomalies. Before that it was generally outside of the top 20.
Trequartista10
22 Jun 2009, 08:24 PM
Playing at Federbache is better than playing for a bottom feeder Premier League team like Birmingham. This gets him CL football. If he shows well again Wednesday, a Spanish or Italian team likely jumps in for him anyways.
superdave
22 Jun 2009, 08:29 PM
. . . and I only ask for scientific reasons - anyone have a pic of the wife. Persian women are niiiiiiiiiiiice! :D
http://www.kickette.com/images/uploads/aug29on2.jpg
vmax71
22 Jun 2009, 08:29 PM
[QUOTE=ghazi;18039936]What does have to do with Fenerbache? They're Turkish. :confused:
. . . and I only ask for scientific reasons - anyone have a pic of the wife. Persian women are niiiiiiiiiiiice! :D[/QUOte
Ask and your shall receive
http://withleather.uproxx.com/2008/08/oguchi-onyewu-did-well-for-himself
Lyrikhan
22 Jun 2009, 08:33 PM
damn
Gooch gets a slow clap for that
mcnaulty21
22 Jun 2009, 09:11 PM
i am surprised to see ukraine and romania that highBeat me to it
dred
22 Jun 2009, 09:13 PM
The 3 Istanbul teams are all damn good. Fenerbache may be the best of the bunch though my coworker will disagree.
Great move for Gooch if he plays.
In most years, the Turkish league would be rated ahead of all but EPL, Spain, Italy, Germany, France and perhaps Holland in Europe.
kokoplus10
22 Jun 2009, 10:52 PM
Persian women are niiiiiiiiiiiice! :D
TRUE.
..but this is still a fail...