The Pool Boy Memorial "We Had That Guy?" Thread

Discussion in 'Real Salt Lake' started by Ismitje, Jul 26, 2018.

  1. Ismitje

    Ismitje Super Moderator

    Dec 30, 2000
    The Palouse
    Club:
    Real Salt Lake
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I will always remember the coaching staff/FO responding to complaints about Atiba that they were always fielding inquiries from big European teams about him. Maybe not always, but that when they were contacted about a player, it was always Atiba.
     
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  2. Taragui

    Taragui Member+

    Aug 13, 2006
    Northern Utah
    Club:
    Real Salt Lake
    Dunseth would give him the "Golden Salmon Award" for sure.
     
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  3. El-ahrairah

    El-ahrairah Member+

    Sep 20, 2004
    Wanker County
    Club:
    Real Salt Lake
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Studs Up Attiba
     
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  4. BalanceUT

    BalanceUT RSL and THFC!

    Oct 8, 2006
    Appalachia
    Club:
    Real Salt Lake
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    You can't teach tall. So, my guess is that his height meant that teams inquired about him just based on looking over a roster and seeing the numbers. Then, they learned that while he wasn't a waste of space, he was also not particularly awesome.

    Part of the reason that Findley got attention for both the US National Team and to go to Forest was due to his speed (can't teach speed, either). Obviously, tons more talented than Harris, he still didn't quite have what it took for the highest levels. Close, but no cigar.
     

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