Tea Light in the Dark Universe: Bobby Wood at Hamburg

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  1. m vann

    m vann Moderator
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    Colorado Rapids, Celtic FC, & Louisville City
    Sep 10, 2002
    Denver, CO
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    #2926 m vann, Jul 6, 2015
    Union Berlin is quite a unique club for those interested. IIRC, their amazing supporter groups banded together and literally rebuilt their stadium a few years back. It's a club that makes the supporters a priority and limits the corporate influence. There's definitely a cult following similar to St Pauli. Union supporters have a big vocal and physical presence within the club and Bobby will have to win them over. I love this opportunity for him.
     
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  2. comoesa

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    Christen Press's armpit
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    #2927 comoesa, Jul 6, 2015
    Needs to stay healthy this season.
     
  3. LouisianaViking07/09

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    #2928 LouisianaViking07/09, Jul 6, 2015
    Can anyone give some updates on this club? Are they a big club? Do they have chances for promotion anytime soon? Are they a respectable club?
     
  4. Hobo

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    #2929 Hobo, Jul 6, 2015
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  5. m vann

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    Colorado Rapids, Celtic FC, & Louisville City
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    Denver, CO
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    #2930 m vann, Jul 6, 2015
    Since they've returned to the 2BL in '09 their average league standing is 8th and have finished 7th in 4 out of the last 5 years. Union have had some good teams but have lacked a player or two to really compete for promotion. I don't know anything much more in-depth in terms of players, tactics, all that but they are certainly respectable in terms of fan support and what they stand for. It's a pretty unique club as I said earlier. Here's a 10 min clip that gives some insight into the club:


     
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  6. matabala

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    #2931 matabala, Jul 6, 2015
    Needs to keep his mouth shut and let his footballing do the talking.
     
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  7. Suyuntuy

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    Jul 16, 2007
    Vancouver, Canada
    #2932 Suyuntuy, Jul 6, 2015
    I don't see them getting promoted any time soon TBH. They're a mid-table 2.BuLi team, so it's an improvement over the relegation fodder.
     
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  8. White/Blue_since1860

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    Orange14 is gay
    Jan 4, 2007
    Bum zua City
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    TSV 1860 München
    Nat'l Team:
    Germany
    #2933 White/Blue_since1860, Jul 6, 2015
    They're smaller club than 1860. But at the same time not as ********ed up and Berlin might be a good opportunity for him to train his (supposedly) parteeey skills. Even if they somehow pull a miracle and get promoted - they wont stay long in the top flight cause the infrastructure just is not there.
     
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  9. USAMEX10

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    #2934 USAMEX10, Jul 6, 2015
    I was hoping for a Bundesliga team so I could watch on TV but I guess guaranteed minutes is better. Can't wait to see him back in a US uniform! Exciting player to watch
     
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  10. socal23

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    Dec 8, 2008
    #2935 socal23, Jul 6, 2015
    Thanks for the info.

    Like others have opined, I hope he stays healthy. This could be a very big season for his development and future on the MNT.
     
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  11. USAsports6

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    #2936 USAsports6, Jul 6, 2015
    Yea he has to stay healthy. Hopefully he builds on the success he's had the past couple friendlies for the U.S. and shows it wasn't just a fluke.
     
  12. Scotty

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    #2937 Scotty, Jul 6, 2015
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  13. Jamooky

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    #2938 Jamooky, Jul 7, 2015
    Love this move. Love it.
     
  14. Hararea

    Hararea Member+

    Jan 21, 2005
    #2939 Hararea, Jul 7, 2015
    New title?

    Union Pacific - Wood Steams into Berlin
     
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  15. White/Blue_since1860

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    Orange14 is gay
    Jan 4, 2007
    Bum zua City
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    Nat'l Team:
    Germany
    #2940 White/Blue_since1860, Jul 7, 2015
    I suggest the title should pay tribute to their name "die Eisernen"(the Irons) or "Eisern Union" (Iron Union). Maybe this is helping. Or something about the Hauptmann von Köpenick (Captain of Köpenick).
     
  16. Gorky

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    #2941 Gorky, Jul 7, 2015
    Lends itself to something like

    Wood and Iron: Booby Wood at Union Berlin
     
  17. dark knight

    dark knight Super Moderator
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    #2942 dark knight, Jul 7, 2015
    Union Berlin: Woke up with Wood
     
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  18. White/Blue_since1860

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    Orange14 is gay
    Jan 4, 2007
    Bum zua City
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    TSV 1860 München
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    Germany
    #2943 White/Blue_since1860, Jul 7, 2015
    Bobby S. Wood-Hower: From East-Berlin with Love
     
  19. The Foo Fighter

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    #2944 The Foo Fighter, Jul 8, 2015
    A More Perfect Union: Bobby takes Berlin

    A More Perfect Union: Bobby in Berlin

    A More Perfect Union: Bobby Does Berlin :) (Probably not this one...)
     
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  20. Hobo

    Hobo Member+

    Apr 29, 2007
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    #2945 Hobo, Jul 8, 2015
    With a nod to Wim Wenders

    Wings of Desire: Bobby Wood at Union (oon-eee-on) Berlin
     
  21. fightingswans

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    May 31, 2007
    vermont
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    #2946 fightingswans, Jul 8, 2015
    Iron Lion Hawaiian: Bobby Wood at Union Berlin
     
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  22. ttrevett

    ttrevett Member+

    Apr 2, 2002
    Atlanta, GA
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    #2947 ttrevett, Jul 8, 2015
    How has this not already been made the title? Cracking.
     
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  23. bungadiri

    bungadiri Super Moderator
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    Jan 25, 2002
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    #2948 bungadiri, Jul 8, 2015
    My guess is DK is too polite to call his own number. I'm happy to do the honors, though.
     
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  24. Rahbiefowlah

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    Oct 22, 2001
    Las Vegas
    #2949 Rahbiefowlah, Jul 8, 2015
    I find the thread title inspirational
     
  25. freisland

    freisland Member+

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    #2950 freisland, Jul 8, 2015
    "The Iron Hawaiian" is an awesome nickname - tho it doesn't totally fit Wood, somehow.
     
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