Zak Whitbread to Norwich: 5-16-2012 released by Norwich

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  1. arkjayback

    arkjayback Member

    Mar 29, 2008
    Le Mars, IA
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #126 arkjayback, Dec 1, 2009
    Re: Zak Whitbread Watch Thread

    Saweet.
     
  2. DC_United

    DC_United Member

    May 8, 2008
    #127 DC_United, Dec 1, 2009
    Re: Zak Whitbread Watch Thread

    Why him? He's not from the US and although he claims he can play, he doesn't have citizenship and isn't anywhere near getting it.
     
  3. SoccerKowboy

    SoccerKowboy BigSoccer Supporter

    Jul 13, 2007
    Virginia, USA
    Club:
    Tottenham Hotspur FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #128 SoccerKowboy, Dec 1, 2009
    Re: Zak Whitbread Watch Thread

    You're right... I did some indepth internet research (i.e. I checked his wikipedia page) and apparently he isn't a U.S. citizen.
     
  4. Zak1FCK

    Zak1FCK Member+

    Aug 23, 2005
    Milwaukee
    Club:
    FC Kaiserslautern
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #129 Zak1FCK, Dec 1, 2009
    Re: Zak Whitbread Watch Thread

    There is a lot of debate on this and whether it is a situation similar to Tom Dooley, although a little more removed. He may need to just fill out paperwork.
     
  5. Smithsoccer1721

    Smithsoccer1721 Member+

    Feb 16, 2007
    Middle of the Table
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #130 Smithsoccer1721, Dec 2, 2009
    Re: Zak Whitbread Watch Thread

    Hold on. I will go change his page so he will be eligible for the U.S.
     
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  6. SoccerKowboy

    SoccerKowboy BigSoccer Supporter

    Jul 13, 2007
    Virginia, USA
    Club:
    Tottenham Hotspur FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #131 SoccerKowboy, Dec 2, 2009
    Re: Zak Whitbread Watch Thread

    Huh... "tongue-in-cheek" does have a wiki page. You're not going to change that too, are you?
     
  7. Dave Marino-Nachison

    Dave Marino-Nachison Member+

    Jun 9, 1999
    #132 Dave Marino-Nachison, Dec 3, 2009
  8. prowazekii

    prowazekii Member

    Jun 21, 2008
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    #133 prowazekii, Dec 10, 2009
  9. prowazekii

    prowazekii Member

    Jun 21, 2008
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    #134 prowazekii, Dec 10, 2009
  10. 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
    #135 m vann, Dec 10, 2009
    Re: Zak Whitbread Watch Thread

    I was going to make a crude joke but these quotes from the article do it for me!
    Most run pubs to get the...............nevermind :D
     
  11. prowazekii

    prowazekii Member

    Jun 21, 2008
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #136 prowazekii, Dec 10, 2009
    Re: Zak Whitbread Watch Thread

    That article was quite funny, that is why I felt it had to be posted even though it only had 1 line about Whitbread and didn't involve football at all :p
     
  12. CenterLine

    CenterLine Member

    Jan 17, 2009
    Club:
    FC Barcelona
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #137 CenterLine, Dec 10, 2009
    Re: Zak Whitbread Watch Thread

    I really thought he was gonna start a bAkery
     
  13. SoccerKowboy

    SoccerKowboy BigSoccer Supporter

    Jul 13, 2007
    Virginia, USA
    Club:
    Tottenham Hotspur FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #138 SoccerKowboy, Dec 10, 2009
    Re: Zak Whitbread Watch Thread

    http://instantrimshot.com/
     
  14. Sandon Mibut

    Sandon Mibut Member+

    Feb 13, 2001
    #139 Sandon Mibut, Dec 10, 2009
    Re: Zak Whitbread Watch Thread

    He's the hairy-handed gent

    Who ran amok in Kent

    Lately he's been overheard in Mayfair

    You better stay away from him

    He'll rip your lungs out Jim

    But hey, I'd like to meet his tailor
     
  15. Peretz48

    Peretz48 Member+

    Nov 9, 2003
    Los Angeles
    #140 Peretz48, Dec 21, 2009
  16. prowazekii

    prowazekii Member

    Jun 21, 2008
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    #141 prowazekii, Dec 23, 2009
  17. TexasBarcaFan

    TexasBarcaFan Member

    Aug 31, 2007
    Austin, TX
    #142 TexasBarcaFan, Dec 28, 2009
    Re: Zak Whitbread Watch Thread

    Seems like a logical move now. Here's hoping something goes through soon.
     
  18. OWN(yewu)ED

    OWN(yewu)ED Member+

    Club: Venezia F.C.
    May 26, 2006
    chico, CA
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #143 OWN(yewu)ED, Dec 28, 2009
    Re: Zak Whitbread Watch Thread

    Im actually hoping that Leeds link turns out, i want Zak to be part of the two promotions that Leeds are going to be part of within the next two years. Thats my bold prediction anyways :cool:
     
  19. prowazekii

    prowazekii Member

    Jun 21, 2008
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    United States
    #144 prowazekii, Jan 5, 2010
    Re: Zak Whitbread Watch Thread

    The Sun apparently had a story in the printed edition (but not on their website) about Norwich City bidding half million Pounds for Whitbread. There is a lot of talk about the article on Norwich fan sites.
     
  20. Clint Eastwood

    Clint Eastwood Member+

    Dec 23, 2003
    Somerville, MA
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    #145 Clint Eastwood, Jan 5, 2010
    Re: Zak Whitbread Watch Thread

    Not a bad move. While both Norwich and Millwall are in league 1, Norwich has a better chance for promotion. Although, looking at the table right now.......Millwall are two points off the playoffs. Both clubs could be in the playoffs.
     
  21. prowazekii

    prowazekii Member

    Jun 21, 2008
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    #146 prowazekii, Jan 6, 2010
  22. camasterton

    camasterton Member

    Jun 26, 2001
    North Carolina
    #147 camasterton, Jan 6, 2010
    Re: Zak Whitbread Watch Thread

    Would love to see him at Leeds (Great fan base, two Yanks...). Norwich probably needs more defensive help though, giving up twice as many goals as Leeds. Both are great spots to improve and achieve, individually and team wise. Huddersfield is close to it's potential.
     
  23. prowazekii

    prowazekii Member

    Jun 21, 2008
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    United States
    #148 prowazekii, Jan 6, 2010
    Re: Zak Whitbread Watch Thread

    I'm a bit torn on what I think would be best for Whitbread. Peterborough would provide the opportunity to play against better competition for the rest of the season, but they are going done so he would probably have to leave next season. Leeds and Norwich are most likely destined for promotion and thus next year he would be in the Championship. Huddersfield is a decent club, but probably will still be in League 1 next season, so again he would need to make this a short term situation.
    If that Swansea link from late last year is still viable, that would seem to be the best situation.
     
  24. prowazekii

    prowazekii Member

    Jun 21, 2008
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    United States
    #149 prowazekii, Jan 6, 2010
  25. SoccerKowboy

    SoccerKowboy BigSoccer Supporter

    Jul 13, 2007
    Virginia, USA
    Club:
    Tottenham Hotspur FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #150 SoccerKowboy, Jan 6, 2010
    Re: Zak Whitbread Watch Thread

    Too bad... I was really hoping for Leeds, and the sure promotion to the Colaship that would ensue.
     
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