Adu: Benfica - Vitoria 8/25 (R)

Discussion in 'Yanks Abroad Gameday' started by JG, Aug 24, 2007.

  1. Bruce S

    Bruce S Member+

    Sep 10, 1999
    Brits all overpay for each other. I would not take any of that too seriously. That is why there is so little interest in Brit players in Europe.
     
  2. england66

    england66 Member+

    Jan 6, 2004
    dallas, texas

    The reason no English players play in the other european leagues is that the EPL, player for player, is the highest paying soccer league in the world.
     
  3. Beau Dure

    Beau Dure Member+

    May 31, 2000
    Vienna, VA
    And Kasey Keller was available on a free transfer, which means Tim Howard is infinity times the goalkeeper Keller is.
     
  4. FormerGermanGuy

    Mar 1, 2001
    Indianapolis
    Club:
    Fulham FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Hey, Benfica fans are just like USA fans! Welcome to our Forum, I think you'll fit in just fine.
     
  5. england66

    england66 Member+

    Jan 6, 2004
    dallas, texas

    most 37/38 year old goalkeepers would be free too....
     
  6. Beau Dure

    Beau Dure Member+

    May 31, 2000
    Vienna, VA
    One of many factors other than talent that affect a transfer fee, and therefore one of many reasons you can't project someone is several multiples better than someone else based on that fee.
     
  7. england66

    england66 Member+

    Jan 6, 2004
    dallas, texas

    I can however project that at the same age Rooney was rated many multiple times higher than Adu.......My feelings about Adu are well known and don't need repeating here....time will tell if I'm right or wrong.....and the clock is ticking.
     
  8. Hed7181

    Hed7181 Member

    Jul 1, 2003
    VA Beach, VA
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    it's going to be ticking for quite some time. I wouldn't hold my breath.
     
  9. DaPrince84

    DaPrince84 Member+

    Aug 22, 2001
    MD
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    --other--
    realize that he mentioned ManU...
     
  10. Bruce S

    Bruce S Member+

    Sep 10, 1999
    40 Million for a fat English striker who is always hurt. Who else but a big English club would pay that? You can get a fat Brazilian who holds the WC scoring record for a lot less.
     
  11. WarriorSoccer

    WarriorSoccer Member

    Nov 3, 2005
    ESPECIALLY! if their contract ran out this past June and wasn't extended...
     
  12. Missionary

    Missionary Member

    Jul 13, 2003
    Mission Viejo
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Cant you loan Adu out so he can get some playing time?
     
  13. JuanPeron

    JuanPeron Member

    Jul 16, 2005
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    St. Vincent and the Grenadines
    :eek:
    Why? He has been there for a little over 3 weeks. He has a five year contract. An outstanding talent for his age. Give him 5-6 months to find his feet. He isn't doomed to the bench no matter what Camacho will give him his chance.
     
  14. sidefootsitter

    sidefootsitter Member+

    Oct 14, 2004
    But a nearly 18-year old Brazilian goes for $27M (€20M).

    BTW, has this been posted anywhere?

    two more mids

    Pereira is a defensive mid. Rodriguez is a left footed creative mid/winger.

    http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news?slug=reu-worlddigest2&prov=reuters&type=lgns
     
  15. JG

    JG Member+

    Jun 27, 1999
    They're also signing Brazilian defender Edcarlos.
     
  16. sidefootsitter

    sidefootsitter Member+

    Oct 14, 2004
    The defender will replace the recently transfered Anderson.

    Pereira will presumably replace or try to replace Fernandes (who did an about face with Everton and ended up at Valencia) and Rodriguez can become an ersatz Simao.

    Of course, Adu is an ersatz Simao himself.
     
  17. dilmo22

    dilmo22 New Member

    Jul 25, 2007
    yeah, edcarlos is 4rth option, we had our 3 cb injured at the same time.
    lucky, aren't we?
     
  18. CorDeSang

    CorDeSang Member

    May 23, 2007
    One more thing about this game...

    When Adu was warming up, he passed by the Guimarães supporters who, being primates, started making primate noises. Adu looked miffed. (They probably didn't show this on TV, but I was there and it happened).

    I know that, in the U.S., such behavior would never go unpunished, but things don't work that way in Portugal.

    My point is: Adu needs to be strong. We don't want to lose him the way Barcelona almost lost Etoo.

    http://www.euroresidentes.com/Blogs/2006/03/racism-in-spanish-football.html
     
  19. grassman

    grassman Member

    May 18, 2006
    Toronto
    Club:
    SL Benfica
    Nat'l Team:
    Portugal
    Sure you were.
     
  20. CorDeSang

    CorDeSang Member

    May 23, 2007
    Gate 27, 1st floor, Sector 34, Row E.

    And you’re implying what exactly?
     
  21. grassman

    grassman Member

    May 18, 2006
    Toronto
    Club:
    SL Benfica
    Nat'l Team:
    Portugal
    Never seen you posting in the Benfica Fourms your not even a Benfica fan your full of shitt.
     
  22. JuanPeron

    JuanPeron Member

    Jul 16, 2005
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    St. Vincent and the Grenadines
  23. Bolo

    Bolo New Member

    Jan 16, 2007
  24. grassman

    grassman Member

    May 18, 2006
    Toronto
    Club:
    SL Benfica
    Nat'l Team:
    Portugal
  25. saosebastiao

    saosebastiao New Member

    May 22, 2005
    dude...his name is CorDeSang(ue)
     

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