[Jeff L]

It almost definately looks likely (as if we did not already assume it) that TONY ADAMS is going to retire from Arsenal and competitive football for the foreseeable future as he has just rejected a 1 year deal to NY/NJ Metrostars.
The main reason being that he wants more "quality family time", so I think that will take up all his time until he feels that a coaching/managing job is what he now requires.

[fox point fury]

Thank God he rejected that offer. It's nice to see that not every ageing star is looking for one last paycheck.

[HighburyGoon]

Fox Point - While I would normally agree with that arguement statement, I would however, have made an exception, just so I would have had a chance to see Captain Tone play in the flesh.

[Jeff L]

I was wondering how long it would take before the ArsenalAmerica fans came up with that one!!
However a valid point, and after watching him for about 20 years, I would have eeven paid the air fare to New York to continue watching him!
(Providing the games did not "clash" with the AFC home games!!!).

[442]

I too usually groan and roll my eyes when some faded star (cough-Gazza-cough) tries to come to the US. But having never seen Adams play it would have been cool to go to a MetroStars match in my Arsenal shirt, bring a big Arsenal banner and root for Tone.

[kygunner]

I feel the same way...that is I hate to see a faded star clinging to a career thats ended BUT to see Adams in person would be a great compliment to ArsenalAmerica!`

[Gunnersaurus]

Originally posted by Jeff Lancaster
It almost definately looks likely (as if we did not already assume it) that TONY ADAMS is going to retire from Arsenal and competitive football for the foreseeable future as he has just rejected a 1 year deal to NY/NJ Metrostars.
The main reason being that he wants more "quality family time", so I think that will take up all his time until he feels that a coaching/managing job is what he now requires.

Sorry, mate, you post just doesn't make any sense.

1) "... almost definately(sic) likely"?

2) retiring "for the forseeable future"? As opposed to what? Retiring for the evening?

3) Competitive football and the NT/NJ Metrostars have nothing to do with each other.

-G. Rex

[Jeff L]

1). He has still not "officially" told Arsenal that he is no longer going to play, and the number 6 jersey has not been re-allocated. However by not attending training, it is therefore "almost definately" that he will "not likely" make himself available for the forthcoming EPL season.

2). "Retiring" for the "foreseeable future" from "competitive football" refers to the fact that he turned down the opportunity of being player/Coach of Watford F.C.
For the "forseeable future" indicates that he has not present or forthcoming plans to either play or coach, but that does not mean that he will not undertake either role "forever".
3). Yes, I agree, MLS is not "competitive" in any way shape or form, even accepting the fact that D.C. United have not taken up the option of signing "Gazza" for a year. He also had a say in this as well, and might now consider going to Darlington in Div.3. "What a decision to choose between"!!

[Gunnersaurus]

Jeff- I'm not bustin' your chops here. It's just that

A) When you say that something looks "almost definately(sic) ... likely" that it is most assuredly a definitive certainty that there is no reason to doubt, under any circumstances, that a certain thing might happen. Unquestionably. You think we Yanks mangle this language? We're just taking care of it for you.

2) Retiring for the forseeable future? Someday I will be dead. Or, shall I say, resting "for the forseeable future?" I love The Tone as much as the next guy, but face it, he's hung his cleats up, and that's it. Godspeed Mr. Adams!

III) That third remark was a dig on the Metrostars, not MLS. Considering the fact that DC United is undefeated against EPL sides (Leeds 1-1, and an embarassing 3-1 game against Newcastle - it wasn't even that close), Gazza can well go to Darlington.

By the way, fancy a pint when the Arsenal America crew drops in?

-G. Rex

[Jeff L]

When you can't even spell and pronounce the "Queen's English" correctly, what hope do "you Yanks" of communicating in an "Oxford Way" that the rest of the English speaking world understands fully!
(Now THAT's a "dig"!!!) (LOL).

Maybe you don't quite understand just how hard it is going to be to adapt to life without TA6. He REALLY is Arsenal!! In fact I will be contacing Mr. Dein, the Vice Chairman tomorrow with a suggestion that the number 6 jersey is "retired" (just like "our Tone"???!!!!) to honoUr his time at Arsenal. Without doubt he is my favoUrite player ever to wear the red coloUred jersey of our team!!

As to the "dig" at "Metrostars" I couldn't even tell you how they are doing, let alone their record. If I am to have any alligience to any MLS team, initially it would have been D.C. United (although I do not like the last part of the name!) as my "best buddy" lives in northern Virginia, and one Christmas he sent me their shirt.
However, with the possibility of "Gazza" going there that would have changed for sure! Thankfully not now!
My other team would have been the Tampa Bay Mutiny as my wife was born in St. Petersburg, FL. and my in-laws are all based around the Gulf side of Florida, down to Fort Myers Beach area, and I will (hopefully)? be moving there in about 4 years time.

So no intentional "digs" intended.
AND..... (as I sit drinking a pint of Guiness while I type) you think I will settle for JUST ONE PINT....!!!!???? "You are VERY much mistaken!
I look forward to the US Crew coming over, and intend to meet up with Rick in April when I stop into New York for a few days.
So, through away that "Jurasic Park" dictionary, and pick up a REAL English one on your visit.
P.S. Do you how far "Arsenal" is from the front of any dictionary? "Too Far"!!! It should be the first word!!
Best Wishes, JEFF.