Buddle traveling to Germany to sign with FC Ingolstadt [R]

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  1. HouseHead78

    HouseHead78 Member+

    Oct 17, 2006
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    #1 HouseHead78, Dec 14, 2010
    Per Lalas' tweet:

    alexilalas22
    Edson Buddle on trial at Birmingham City. Would be a big loss for Galaxy. What's he worth?

    Rather interesting, I think. Don't know much about Birmingham's squad, but I do think Buddle could hack it in the lower reaches of the Premiership.
     
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  2. giffenbone

    giffenbone Member

    Jan 22, 2006
    Raleigh, NC
    #2 giffenbone, Dec 14, 2010
    Re: Buddle on Trial at Birmingham City

    Good find. Will rep you when I "spread it around" :p

    I think Buddle would do just fine in a lower to middle tier prem side...if Eddie Johnson can cut it, so can he :D
     
  3. sidefootsitter

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    Oct 14, 2004
    #3 sidefootsitter, Dec 14, 2010
    Re: Buddle on Trial at Birmingham City

    The Brummies, on the surface, can pay quite a bit.

    E-Bud is a free agent with no transfer fees to be remitted.

    And the club he is trialing with is desperately short of forwards.

    And Alex McLeish does play a lot of long ball.
     
  4. EXALIFTIN

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    Nov 23, 2010
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    Fulham FC
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    #4 EXALIFTIN, Dec 14, 2010
    Re: Buddle on Trial at Birmingham City

    Nice! good luck buddle

    I wonder if Wondolowski is planing to trial somewhere in europe he said it was his dream to play there right?
     
  5. HouseHead78

    HouseHead78 Member+

    Oct 17, 2006
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    #5 HouseHead78, Dec 14, 2010
    Re: Buddle on Trial at Birmingham City

    I had to make a calculation between being the one to break this story on this forum, or spending time thinking of a clever thread title. I'm not quick enough to do both.

    Rhymes with "puddle, huddle, cuddle....."

    ...nope - nothing coming.
     
  6. Donofan_10

    Donofan_10 Red Card

    Aug 20, 2009
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    FC Tampa Bay Rowdies
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    #6 Donofan_10, Dec 14, 2010
    Re: Buddle on Trial at Birmingham City

    Birmingham tried bringing in some strikers in the summer, but none of them are real quality. I think Buddle definitely wouldn't look out of place staring for Birmingham, but Fulham would really give him an opportunity to shine if they were interested...
     
  7. sakibomb523

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    Oct 13, 2009
    Orange County
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    AS Roma
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    #7 sakibomb523, Dec 14, 2010
    Re: Buddle on Trial at Birmingham City

    his dad is from Jamaica right? do Jamaicans get any special treatment to England?
     
  8. Gorky

    Gorky Member+

    Jul 28, 2006
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    #8 Gorky, Dec 14, 2010
    Re: Buddle on Trial at Birmingham City

    A Budding EPL Career?
     
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  9. giffenbone

    giffenbone Member

    Jan 22, 2006
    Raleigh, NC
    #9 giffenbone, Dec 14, 2010
    Re: Buddle on Trial at Birmingham City

    winner
     
  10. Kool Herc

    Kool Herc Member

    Oct 17, 2008
    Dallas
    Club:
    Leeds United AFC
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    United States
    #10 Kool Herc, Dec 14, 2010
    Re: Buddle on Trial at Birmingham City

    Don't think so.

    Edit: No.
     
  11. sidefootsitter

    sidefootsitter Member+

    Oct 14, 2004
    #11 sidefootsitter, Dec 14, 2010
    Re: Buddle on Trial at Birmingham City

    He might get the 6-month trial off his Jamaican roots but the guy played in the WC for the team that tied England.

    Come on, people.

    Yanks flock to Birmingham.
     
  12. Gorky

    Gorky Member+

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    #12 Gorky, Dec 14, 2010
    Re: Buddle on Trial at Birmingham City

    Brummerica?
     
  13. KALM

    KALM Member+

    Oct 6, 2006
    Boston/Providence
    #13 KALM, Dec 14, 2010
    Re: Buddle on Trial at Birmingham City

    I believe that Cameron Jerome and Nikola Zigic are the only two strikers currently at Birmingham who have started any league games this season.

    Earlier in the season, Birmingham were usually opting for one striker formations and choosing between the two. Within the past month or so, they've been pairing the two strikers together up top more often.
     
  14. m vann

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    #14 m vann, Dec 14, 2010
    Re: Buddle on Trial at Birmingham City

    If Buddle can impress I think it could be a win-win situation for both. Birmingham is desperate for some striking options and he would probably earn minutes ASAP. BC's current crop don't necessarily strike fear into their opponents. Phillips is 37 and finally showing age, McFadden and Jermone are up and down and Zigic, in my eues, hasn't impressed. Buddle could potentially be a good fit hence the trial. BC has a pretty decent midfield so maybe a player, like Buddle, who is a good finisher, could be of service.
     
  15. sidefootsitter

    sidefootsitter Member+

    Oct 14, 2004
    #15 sidefootsitter, Dec 14, 2010
    Re: Buddle on Trial at Birmingham City

    Well, some are next door with Villa.

    And some are down the road with Bolton.

    Jerome is a terrific athlete with a crappy touch (a step up from Robbie Findley ... but a small step at that) and Zigic plays as if he was a 5'9" small forward most of the time.

    E-Bud can at least throw his body around.
     
  16. Short Corner

    Short Corner Member

    Jun 28, 2001
    #16 Short Corner, Dec 14, 2010
    Re: Buddle on Trial at Birmingham City


    Cross the Puddle with Buddle
     
  17. Skevin

    Skevin Member+

    Aug 9, 2009
    Colorado
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    Aston Villa FC
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    #17 Skevin, Dec 14, 2010
    Re: Buddle on Trial at Birmingham City

    NO! This is a lose lose for me. I am a Galaxy fan and Aston Villa fan. I hate birmingham and I dont want to see any player I like on that team. I just cannot support someone who is on villa's rivals. Also, as a Galaxy fan, we desperately need buddle. There is not one good back up striker on our team. Buddle stay with LA!
     
  18. mcritelli

    mcritelli Member

    Nov 7, 2009
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    AC Milan
    #18 mcritelli, Dec 14, 2010
    Re: Buddle on Trial at Birmingham City

    Or "Buddle Crossing the Buddle?" would also have done.
     
  19. m vann

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    #19 m vann, Dec 14, 2010
    Re: Buddle on Trial at Birmingham City

    You guys are getting Ronaldinho quit your bitching! :D ;)
     
  20. mcnaulty21

    mcnaulty21 Member

    Feb 6, 2007
    Wisconsin
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    Fulham FC
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    #20 mcnaulty21, Dec 14, 2010
    Re: Buddle on Trial at Birmingham City

    Huddle around the fire as I regale you with stories of Buddle's quest across the puddle.
     
  21. Skevin

    Skevin Member+

    Aug 9, 2009
    Colorado
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    #21 Skevin, Dec 14, 2010
    Re: Buddle on Trial at Birmingham City

    O god don't get me started here! If buddle leaves LA it would be a huge blow for us. Ronaldinho would be terrible in a galaxy uniform. The galaxy play as a team, dinho does not.

    If buddle does get sign by Birmingham, I imagine he will turn out to be a Kenwyne Jones type of striker.
     
  22. Pinowski AP

    Pinowski AP Member

    Jun 25, 2009
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    #22 Pinowski AP, Dec 15, 2010
    Re: Buddle on Trial at Birmingham City

    I always thought Buddle had the muscle to do well for a rough-and-tumble EPL side. I would totally endorse a move.

    Imagine if LA lose Donovan and Buddle...Wouldn't that be incredible? I don't see both happening. I expect one of them to be loaned out and the other moving permanently.
     
  23. Jumbalaya

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    Apr 27, 2010
    Chicago
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    Sunderland AFC
    #23 Jumbalaya, Dec 15, 2010
    Re: Buddle on Trial at Birmingham City

    Damn you WP... hopefully his appearance (albeit small) in the WC will give Birmingham leverage if they end up interested in him.
     
  24. RolexEmbezzled

    RolexEmbezzled New Member

    May 30, 2009
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    Los Angeles Galaxy
    #24 RolexEmbezzled, Dec 15, 2010
    Re: Buddle on Trial at Birmingham City

    Buddle = Mcbride 2.0... as a Galaxy fan I've enjoyed his exploits at the HDC over the past few years but I think it's time he gets a real opportunity to show his class.
     
  25. DIMITAR BERBATOV!

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    Aug 2, 2010
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    Arsenal FC
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    #25 DIMITAR BERBATOV!, Dec 15, 2010
    Re: Buddle on Trial at Birmingham City

    I think Buddle can hack it in the BPL. The only downside is that he's already 29 years old. He doesn't have too many seasons of his prime left. If he doesn't hit the ground running for Birmingham, he most likely won't get another chance.

    I don't follow MLS very closely. It looks like Buddle had some good seasons with Columbus 5+ years ago. Does anyone know why he didn't get a shot in Europe when he was younger?
     
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