John Anthony Brooks at Hoffenheim

Discussion in 'Yanks Abroad' started by Pagefan, Dec 14, 2009.

  1. HopperKowalski

    Aug 16, 2012
    So has everyone basically decided to drop the "Anthony" from his name? Did JAB consent to this?
     
  2. FlipsLikeAPancake

    Jul 6, 2010
    Club:
    New York Red Bulls
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Grant Wahl @GrantWahl · 12h
    Asked Brooks if he preferred John or John Anthony in print last week. He finally said John Anthony. After tonight he'll likely be just John.
     
  3. Gorky

    Gorky Member+

    Jul 28, 2006
    NYC
    Club:
    New York Red Bulls
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    And before that US Soccer officially started referring to him as just "John Brooks." It's probably somewhere in this thread.
     
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  4. Stogey23

    Stogey23 Member+

    Dec 12, 1998
    San Diego, CA
    Was I the only one, based on JB's reaction, that briefly thought the goal was called off?
     
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  5. ebbro

    ebbro Member+

    Jun 10, 2005
    That look of disbelief had me for a moment thinking the same thing.
     
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  6. Hobo

    Hobo Member+

    Apr 29, 2007
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
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  7. m vann

    m vann Moderator
    Staff Member

    Colorado Rapids, Celtic FC, & Louisville City
    Sep 10, 2002
    Denver, CO
    Club:
    Celtic FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  8. Hobo

    Hobo Member+

    Apr 29, 2007
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  9. Hobo

    Hobo Member+

    Apr 29, 2007
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    In the postmatch kicker article there are a couple of quotes I haven't seen yet.-I think they are from before the tourney
    http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/..._brooks-setzt-seinen-traum-in-die-tat-um.html

    JK: "Many at this age have the quality, but still need one or two more years in order to be ready for something as big as the World Cup. Now we have to see that his performance remains consistent [after his last few games in the Bundesliga]. He has the full package: is agressive, amazing header of the ball, rarely fouls and plays with so much calm despite his age."

    Herzog: "Sometimes, as a central defender, you have to be a piece of sh!t/dirtbag (Drecksack). He still has to learn this. He really doesn't yet know how good he really is."
     
  10. LongDuckDong

    LongDuckDong Member+

    Jan 26, 2011
    Club:
    FC Schalke 04
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Loved this quote from the article:

    "Dabei war Abraham Lincoln nicht so kopfballstark wie Jay."

    "...although Abraham Lincoln wasn't as strong in in the air"

    Who says Germans don't have a sense of humor?
     
  11. bshredder

    bshredder BigSoccer Supporter

    Feb 23, 1999
    Club:
    Millwall FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
     
  12. Gorky

    Gorky Member+

    Jul 28, 2006
    NYC
    Club:
    New York Red Bulls
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
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  13. deuteronomy

    deuteronomy Member+

    Angkor Siem Reap FC
    United States
    Aug 12, 2008
    at the pitch
    Club:
    Siem Reap Angkor FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  14. y-lee-coyote

    y-lee-coyote Member+

    Dec 4, 2012
    Club:
    --other--
    Was it just me or did JK look absolutely chuffed when they asked about the JAB goal. He looked like a proud father or something. He had this grin like you guys do not have a clue how good this kid can be. How do you like me now!!
     
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  15. SoccerKowboy

    SoccerKowboy BigSoccer Supporter

    Jul 13, 2007
    Virginia, USA
    Club:
    Tottenham Hotspur FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Alright, let's get silly. John Brooks... can he be World Class?
     
  16. Chance

    Chance Member+

    Minnesota United FC
    United States
    Apr 5, 2012
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Club:
    Tottenham Hotspur FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    John did a Q&A on US Soccer's FB & Twitter today for those interested.
     
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  17. usry723

    usry723 Member+

    Aug 14, 2008
    Georgia, USA
    Club:
    Atlanta
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Of course he can be. He has the physical tools and all the potential in the world. Just a matter of realizing it. If he decides to move this summer it needs to be a smart and sensible move.
     
  18. y-lee-coyote

    y-lee-coyote Member+

    Dec 4, 2012
    Club:
    --other--
    Nah he probably can't translate his game to the international level...oh wait...
     
  19. SoccerKowboy

    SoccerKowboy BigSoccer Supporter

    Jul 13, 2007
    Virginia, USA
    Club:
    Tottenham Hotspur FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Sorry guys. The right answer was a three-page threadjack on the definition of World Class.
     
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  20. ckl26

    ckl26 Member+

    Jul 21, 2012
    Club:
    FC Bayern München
    The best was someone asked what his favorite food was.

    His response: "Everything"
     
  21. striker

    striker Member+

    Aug 4, 1999
    You mean like Spector, not that I ever rated Spector that highly?
     
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  22. taylor

    taylor Member+

    Jun 9, 2000
    Fav team: FC CARL ZEISS JENA
    Club:
    --other--
    Nat'l Team:
    Germany
    brooks is also on kicker best xi of day 1
     
  23. Gamecock14

    Gamecock14 Member+

    May 27, 2010
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Those injuries kept chipping away at the potential he showed.
     
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  24. ckl26

    ckl26 Member+

    Jul 21, 2012
    Club:
    FC Bayern München
    As of earlier today 14 of 57 (25%) World Cup goals so far have come from Bundesliga players - Brooks included in that list
     
  25. ckl26

    ckl26 Member+

    Jul 21, 2012
    Club:
    FC Bayern München
    Also just noticed -

    In Brooks' first ever Bundesliga debut - goal vs. Eintracht Frankfurt
    first ever World Cup debut - goal vs. Ghana

    Not too shabby
     
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