Cooper turns down call up for TandT

[narko]

Bob called him.

Kenny declined. (http://worldcupway.blogspot.com/2008/10/coopers-decision.html)

About an hour after our game vs. Toronto, we received a call from U.S. Soccer. They were looking to call FCD's Kenny Cooper for the next WC Qualifier, at Trinidad and Tobago on Wed., Oct. 15. As some may have seen, Kenny was not listed on the roster (http://www.ussoccer.com/articles/viewArticle.jsp_10387460.html)that was announced today.

Kenny spoke with us here at the FCD Blog to explain:

"I feel so fortunate and honored to have been invited to join up with the U.S. Men's National team in Trinidad and Tobago. I made the difficult decision to pass on this opportunity because I had picked up a virus and have been playing with a sprained ankle. Considering the importance of my club's game versus Real Salt Lake this week, and that the National Team has already clinched a berth in the next round of qualifying, I felt it was the right thing to do to stay in Dallas and make sure I get well, and hopefully there will be other opportunities down the line."

[Marko72]

Where's E66?

[Bigrose30]

OMG BB is an idiot

First page!

[TimB4Last]

Bob called him.

Kenny declined. (http://worldcupway.blogspot.com/2008/10/coopers-decision.html)

Do we really need another Cooper thread? :rolleyes:

{Subscribes :o}

[lynne]

Anyone else humming, 'take this job (roster spot?) and shove it. I ain't working here no more.' as they read this?

[TimB4Last]

Anyone else humming, 'take this job (roster spot?) and shove it. I ain't working here no more.' as they read this?

Perhaps Bob should have sent flowers with his invitation.

[ussoccerFan12358]

Hasn't KC done this once before? He's either confident in his relationship with BB enough that he'll get a call-up for the Guat game or he's serious, or maybe he is sticking it to Bob, but I doubt it.

[purojogo]

Perhaps Bob should have sent flowers with his invitation.

but Bob put Kenny in a tough spot ,since he had not called him up for both games...Assuming his club was not aware of the possibility of "surprise! callup " what is Kenny supposed to do..Heck it's only the season on the line for him, teammates, club and fans..... compared to what, minutes with the NT when he's already physically not 100% ?

So to an extent i have to agree Bob is a moron, this time for calling him up, when he was a moron beofre for NOT calling him up.... Fair and balanced, all right :p

[Marko72]

Or, just maybe, his explanation should be taken at face value?

(Not necessarily saying it should. Just sayin'...)

[onefineesq]

Gotta love this. But Kenny is right. With your team in a dogfight for the playoffs and this game against T&T not counting for anything in the standings, he is right to say no thanks. we all know that Cooper wouldn't be starting the game even with the regulars gone, and he'd be looking at 20 minutes of garbage time, at most. His last 2 games with Dallas are way more important.

[Bluecat82]

Maybe Kenny's wating to see how this "retroactive citizenship" angle Germany's trying to pull off works out... ;)

Props to Bob for making the call - he's officially off my hook on this one (but hopefully another call comes for Guatemala)...

Props to Kenny for his rationale in turning the call down...even though I'm going to hate seeing you on the pitch Saturday night at The Rio, and hopefully it all comes to naught anyway...:D

(but next time Bob calls...I'm just sayin')

[TimB4Last]

Or, just maybe, his explanation should be taken at face value?

(Not necessarily saying it should. Just sayin'...)

Better check your BS ToS - we do not take explanations at face value. That's not ever, as in never. So get back to work ...

[gazza]

I agree that the games in Dallas mean more but is he killing a chance of a call up later? Seems like a risk. That is of course assuming he wants to play for the nats.

[WaltonFire]

So people bitch when Bradley doesn't call Cooper in for a game, then he does, and people bitch that it's Bradley's fault Cooper declined by not asking him earlier? How does that make any sense? It's as though people start with the conclusion (Bradley is a moron) and interpret the evidence to fit their predetermined world view, whether it fits or not.

[Prime Time]

How about some taking back the "Bradley is an idiot for not calling up Cooper" remarks? Cooper turned down an offer to play for the NT which is fine, but if you're getting few looks on the National Team, I would think you'd at least make an attempt to impress the coaching staff.

[Prime Time]

So people bitch when Bradley doesn't call Cooper in for a game, then he does, and people bitch that it's Bradley's fault Cooper declined by not asking him earlier? How does that make any sense? It's as though people start with the conclusion (Bradley is a moron) and interpret the evidence to fit their predetermined world view, whether it fits or not.

Ridiculous isn't it?

[lynne]

So people bitch when Bradley doesn't call Cooper in for a game, then he does, and people bitch that it's Bradley's fault Cooper declined by not asking him earlier? How does that make any sense? It's as though people start with the conclusion (Bradley is a moron) and interpret the evidence to fit their predetermined world view, whether it fits or not.

Speaking for myself, I find it kind of funny....

[england66]

I mentioned this on another thread...after Cooper had his leg broken last season he never heard a single word from Bradley or ANYONE connected with US Soccer. Not a "sorry about that"..."hope you get well soon"....not a single fcuking word....Alex Ferguson called however and Manchester United sent him a "get well soon" gift while he was still in hospital.

[DaPrince84]

How about some taking back the "Bradley is an idiot for not calling up Cooper" remarks? Cooper turned down an offer to play for the NT which is fine, but if you're getting few looks on the National Team, I would think you'd at least make an attempt to impress the coaching staff.
if we are talking about for this time... then thats fair... if this post applies to over the last 12 months, im going to have to disagree... Bradley is an idiot for calling up Eddie Johnson and Ching over Cooper over the last 12 months

[Marko72]

Alex Ferguson called however and Manchester United sent him a "get well soon" gift while he was still in hospital.

Puts an interesting spin on the proceedings.

Though that adds to my twin suspicions that A) somebody doesn't like somebody, regardless of what they say, and/or B) that Bradley is just as cold and aloof as his interview manner (and seemingly most of his coaching suggestions) would suggest.