Fulhamerica: the Ream Continues [R]

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  1. Smithsoccer1721

    Smithsoccer1721 Member+

    Feb 16, 2007
    Middle of the Table
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: A Wanderful Ream Has Come True: Tim Ream @ Bolton

    I know we are early into this thread title but I think the next one should be ReqREAM of a Dream Move to Bolton
     
  2. neems

    neems Member+

    Liverpool FC
    United States
    Apr 14, 2009
    Club:
    Liverpool FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  3. schrutebuck

    schrutebuck Member+

    Jul 26, 2007
    Re: A Wanderful Ream Has Come True: Tim Ream @ Bolton

    Ream doesn't make the 18.
     
  4. KALM

    KALM Member+

    Oct 6, 2006
    Boston/Providence
    Re: A Wanderful Ream Has Come True: Tim Ream @ Bolton

    From what I understand, Bolton's backline was dreadful today.
     
  5. Real Corona

    Real Corona Member+

    Jan 19, 2008
    Colorado
    Club:
    FC Metalist Kharkiv
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: A Wanderful Ream Has Come True: Tim Ream @ Bolton

    Probably a good thing
     
  6. Cleats Up

    Cleats Up Member

    Jun 25, 2010
    Saint Louis
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: A Wanderful Ream Has Come True: Tim Ream @ Bolton

    Coyle has said he will be in the squad vs Millwall...lets see if it actually happens this time.
     
  7. ianai

    ianai Member

    Aug 18, 2007
    Hampton, VA
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: A Wanderful Ream Has Come True: Tim Ream @ Bolton

    I was looking at yahoo uk and saw that ream received the highest player ratings of any defender from fan voting in this match. 3rd on the team. Sometimes I wonder if these numbers are skewed by American voters, but given that everyone seems to hate Ream, I doubt it.

    Of course, the way Eurodouchebaggery works he may be regarded as good now that he's one match of of MLS and in playing for a Premiership side, so who knows...
     
  8. Ironkick14

    Ironkick14 Member+

    Sep 29, 2011
    Chicago, IL
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: A Wanderful Ream Has Come True: Tim Ream @ Bolton

    It probably had more to do with the fact that overall he had a very good game. He made one or two mistakes, but made up for them and neither cost him a goal. The vast majority of times his name was called it was for something very good.
     
  9. jakepc42

    jakepc42 Member+

    Mar 26, 2011
    Houston
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: A Wanderful Ream Has Come True: Tim Ream @ Bolton

    Good for Ream. He struggles with consistency and focus so a massive upgrade in opponents talent level could certainly help with the focus issue. The pressure put on him could end up being a good thing for him.
     
  10. bobunbury

    bobunbury Member

    Aug 16, 2004
    Re: A Wanderful Ream Has Come True: Tim Ream @ Bolton

    Ream is a very good player, it's too bad that some have rendered him useless. Thankfully, the people that count (Doyle) and know a thing or two about the game, has positioned him to excel. Bonne chance Tim!
     
  11. Friedel'sAccent

    Friedel'sAccent Member+

    Jul 7, 2006
    Providence, RI
    Club:
    Reading FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: A Wanderful Ream Has Come True: Tim Ream @ Bolton

    I think it's more helpful to argue against points people are actually making in a given discussion, rather than flinging around non-constructive stuff that isn't really in context. History shows it can really drag threads down. Thanks.
     
  12. Lloyd Heilbrunn

    Lloyd Heilbrunn Member+

    Feb 11, 2002
    Jupiter, Fl.
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: A Wanderful Ream Has Come True: Tim Ream @ Bolton

    There is a difference between hating and not rating....
     
  13. Scotty

    Scotty Member+

    Dec 15, 1999
    Toscana
  14. tubby_butter

    tubby_butter Member

    Mar 22, 2002
    Providence
    Re: A Wanderful Ream Has Come True: Tim Ream @ Bolton

    He makes soccernet's team of the week

    I don't know if he got MOTM, but the cameras were following him around after the game, and you could hear the USA USA chants in the background.

    A nice start. Good for him.
     
  15. Lloyd Heilbrunn

    Lloyd Heilbrunn Member+

    Feb 11, 2002
    Jupiter, Fl.
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: A Wanderful Ream Has Come True: Tim Ream @ Bolton


    Man, what a hideous uni....:eek:
     
  16. jreadusaf

    jreadusaf Member

    Jun 18, 2009
    Tübingen, Germany
    Club:
    Fulham FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: A Wanderful Ream Has Come True: Tim Ream @ Bolton


    I disagree I think he's made an extremely valid point. He could've been more politically correct in context, however the point still stands. I have to admit sometimes I fall under "Pro-European", because let's face it that's where the world's best talents ultimately end up (and the $$$). We have the young guys who move over to the European youth system, or who were raised in it (Chandler, Lichaj, Brooks, Diskerrud, F. Johnson, etc.) that are almost automatically labeled "better" than our homegrown MLS guys.

    What's the very first thing someone says when our homegrown guys start to excel? "Yeah, but when is he going to go that next level to Europe?" Look no further than Landon Donovan to see how shunned one can be when they decide to come back to MLS. There are some players that I feel just don't have it (Break Shea comes to mind) and I've never been a Tim Ream fan, but I'm excited for his opportunity at Bolton. His present situation can be nothing but positive for his career, because he has nothing to lose. With Cahill leaving and Ream as his replacement, he has the chance to become a Bolton legend.
     
  17. bungadiri

    bungadiri Super Moderator
    Staff Member

    Jan 25, 2002
    Acnestia
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: A Wanderful Ream Has Come True: Tim Ream @ Bolton

    The point is, though, that in this thread nobody was making the argument he was trying to rebut. If person A really thinks it's annoying to have to deal with such an argument, then person A would be better served not to be the one introducing it into new situations.

    Furthermore, the term "eurodouchebaggery" seems designed to antagonize without explaining much.
     
  18. Scotty

    Scotty Member+

    Dec 15, 1999
    Toscana
    Bolton new man Ream dreaming of Wembley

    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/fo...2/Tim-Ream-dreaming-Wembley-Bolton-debut.html
     
  19. ChrisSSBB

    ChrisSSBB Member+

    Jun 22, 2005
    DE
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: A Wanderful Ream Has Come True: Tim Ream @ Bolton

    Good match to make a debut and sounds like a good performance. Ream seems like the kind of player that wouldn't be disturbed by a hostile crowd.
    I suspect that Coyle will continue to pick his spots to blood Ream this year.
     
  20. SeaOtter

    SeaOtter Member

    Nov 7, 2006
    Atlanta, GA
    Club:
    Fulham FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: A Wanderful Ream Has Come True: Tim Ream @ Bolton

    Is the F.A. the only cup competition that Bolton are still involved in? These are likely his best opportunities at playing time early on.

    It'll be interesting to see where Tim winds up after this first run of matches and Coyle has the chance to decide his "level".
     
  21. OWN(yewu)ED

    OWN(yewu)ED Member+

    Club: Venezia F.C.
    May 26, 2006
    chico, CA
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: A Wanderful Ream Has Come True: Tim Ream @ Bolton

    theres still a bunch of teams at the bottom of the pile right now. i really think its a race against time to get Holden and Lee healthy. those are the two key pieces of the puzzle. IF they can get back, and the others keep stalling, i think Bolton could survive. Wigan doesnt look great, Wolves are in a tailspin, and Blackburn just arent that good either. Bolton at least has the capacity to get better.
     
  22. Ironkick14

    Ironkick14 Member+

    Sep 29, 2011
    Chicago, IL
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: A Wanderful Ream Has Come True: Tim Ream @ Bolton

    Not to mention QPR, who have rapidly lost their comfy cushion ahead of the relegation zone and are tied on points with wolves and Blackburn.
     
  23. Jgco

    Jgco Member

    Jul 14, 2011
    Re: A Wanderful Ream Has Come True: Tim Ream @ Bolton

    QPR
    Bolton
    Wigan

    to drop for me im afraid...
     
  24. SeaOtter

    SeaOtter Member

    Nov 7, 2006
    Atlanta, GA
    Club:
    Fulham FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: A Wanderful Ream Has Come True: Tim Ream @ Bolton

    I believe Lee is expected back this season. I would be pleasantly surprised if Stu kicks a ball in anger this season. He's a prized asset that they can't afford to have injured long term yet again.
     
  25. OWN(yewu)ED

    OWN(yewu)ED Member+

    Club: Venezia F.C.
    May 26, 2006
    chico, CA
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: A Wanderful Ream Has Come True: Tim Ream @ Bolton

    could be any of them tbh. i wont make that call.

    QPR would be catastrophic given their wages.
     

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