[LetsGoYanks]

What would you fellow Blues fans think about taking a run at Dempsey when he finally does escape the clutches of MLS?

His game, style of play, and tough-as-nails mindset would fit in well with this squad, IMO.

[prvev]

It would be interesting. With this team he would have to play more defense than he does with New England, but I think when he first came into MLS he did do that. I'm not sure if the club is interested at all, I think the only two teams I've heard about him going to possibly are West Ham and Charlton, but I'd think West Ham would be unlikely now.

[mschofield]

Originally Posted by prvev

It would be interesting. With this team he would have to play more defense than he does with New England, but I think when he first came into MLS he did do that. I'm not sure if the club is interested at all, I think the only two teams I've heard about him going to possibly are West Ham and Charlton, but I'd think West Ham would be unlikely now.

I think he'd need a while to break in no matter where in landed in the prem. If Reading are sitting on 25-35( ) points in early January and survival looks likely, I'd think he might make an attractive target, potential replacement for Sids, who I really would love to have a change of heart. But if he signed this spring, I wouldn't expect him to play much this spring. He really would need to learn coppell's system, and it would be tough to work him (anyone) in during a survival run.
Maybe I'm wrong, and he's an overwhelming talent, but I think that while he'd be a good addition, he wouldn't top the talent list. There are MLS players who quickly make the jump from the season that doesn't matter to a season of life and death.