Robin Purdy in Germany

Discussion in 'Yanks Abroad' started by Dave Marino-Nachison, Apr 27, 2012.

  1. Dave Marino-Nachison

    Jun 9, 1999
    He joined FK Pirmasens during the winter break and, I think, has American blood acoording to this article:

    Purdy, ehemaliger A-Junior des 1. FC Saarbrücken amerikanischer Abstammung, wird aber bis zum Training am Mittwoch erwartet. ​

    http://www.fk-pirmasens.com/index.p...8-news/oberliga/551-trainingsauftakt-beim-fkp

    Here's an interview in which (according to my rusty German) he's asked in the beginning whether he'd prefer English or German and he says either is fine.

    [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gFHYS3dTUo"]Interview mit Robin Purdy - YouTube[/ame]

    With that said, I'm not sure what his American connection is. Looks like he's a '92.
     
  2. Hobo

    Hobo Member+

    Apr 29, 2007
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    the first part had to do with how to pronounce his name, and the interviewer and then Purdy confirmed that 'it didn't matter to him' whether it was accented in English or German. The rest of the interview talks about how he recently stepped in for a suspended player and is doing really well. This surprised Purdy and impressed the coach. He will continue to give it his all.
     
  3. Hobo

    Hobo Member+

    Apr 29, 2007
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    The article you link to says he was late for Training because his flight out of Philadelphia didn't take off due to mechanical issues. Also, he was the only winter transfer to Pirmasens.
     
  4. prowazekii

    prowazekii Member

    Jun 21, 2008
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  5. Dave Marino-Nachison

    Jun 9, 1999
    Like I said, rusty... ;)
     
  6. The Irish Rover

    The Irish Rover Member+

    Aug 1, 2010
    Dublin
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Ireland Republic
  7. The Irish Rover

    The Irish Rover Member+

    Aug 1, 2010
    Dublin
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Ireland Republic
    Update: Apparently Thomas Dooley started out with FK Pirmasens at amateur/schoolboy level before turning pro with Homburg. Most likely there is a connection.
     
  8. Dave Marino-Nachison

    Jun 9, 1999
    It's my understanding that Tom and Steve Dooley are brothers. Steve also has a son, Josh, who is a player himself.
     
  9. prowazekii

    prowazekii Member

    Jun 21, 2008
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I tracked down an old article I remembered reading a few years ago on the Dooley family.
     
  10. Zak1FCK

    Zak1FCK Member+

    Aug 23, 2005
    Milwaukee
    Club:
    FC Kaiserslautern
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    They are brothers. Steven Dooley was a youth coach at Kaiserslautern before becoming the trainer at Pirmasens. He has, however, been the Sport Director at FC 08 Homburg since January 2011 (left Pirmasens August 2010).
     
  11. The Irish Rover

    The Irish Rover Member+

    Aug 1, 2010
    Dublin
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Ireland Republic
    Anyone know what thomas dooley is doing with himself these days?
     
  12. 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
    He's been living in Laguna Beech running a youth club.
     
  13. The Irish Rover

    The Irish Rover Member+

    Aug 1, 2010
    Dublin
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Ireland Republic
    South Coast Bayern have changed their name and don't have Dooley listed on their website.
     
  14. Dave Marino-Nachison

    Jun 9, 1999
    Purdy is listed on Pirmasens' first team for this season.
     
  15. Sandon Mibut

    Sandon Mibut Member+

    Feb 13, 2001
    Just so we're clear, we're talking like the 4th or 5th division, right?
     
  16. Dave Marino-Nachison

    Jun 9, 1999
    Fifth, I believe.
     
  17. Zak1FCK

    Zak1FCK Member+

    Aug 23, 2005
    Milwaukee
    Club:
    FC Kaiserslautern
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    5th, Oberliga Rheinland-Pfalz/Saar. They are currently first.
     
  18. Testudo

    Testudo Member+

    Jan 29, 1999
    Arlington, VA
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Google Translate:
    Robin Purdy
    Info
    Position: Defence
    Number: 6
    Date of Birth: 02.09.1992
    Place of birth: Landstuhl
    Size: 1.77
    ...Nationality: German USA
    When FKP since: 2012

    Former Clubs
    1.FC Saarbrücken
    SV Mackenbach

    biggest sporting experience
    2011 Rise U19 Bundesliga
    2011 U19 Champions League Southwest
    2010 DFB-Pokal quarter-finals
    2010 Saarland U19 Cup Winners
    2010 U19 Champions League Southwest
    2009 Saarland U19 Cup Winners
    2009 U19 Champions League Southwest

    Other
    ...Marital status: Single
    ...School / Occupation: University student, trainee retail merchant
    Favorite team: FC Barcelona
    Music: Hip Hop, R'n'B
    Food: Pasta
    Hobbies: Fitness, going out with friends
    sporty model: Xavi

    Motto:

    Do not dream your life, live your dream!
    http://www.fk-pirmasens.com/index.php/robin-purdy



    http://www.transfermarkt.com/en/robin-purdy/leistungsdaten/spieler_93924.html
     
  19. Dave Marino-Nachison

    Jun 9, 1999
    A few reports have Purdy has moving to SV Herschberg this summer.
     
  20. The Irish Rover

    The Irish Rover Member+

    Aug 1, 2010
    Dublin
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Ireland Republic
    That's D.7, no?
     
  21. Dave Marino-Nachison

    Jun 9, 1999
  22. Dave Marino-Nachison

    Jun 9, 1999
    I believe he's now at SV Morlautern, where several Yanks are/were recently.

    https://www.fupa.net/club/sv-morlautern/team/m1

    This is a Kaiserslautern-area club, so it's not terribly surprising that there would be American links here.
     
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