Dempsey Fulham Player of the Month

Discussion in 'Yanks Abroad' started by dcochran, Sep 11, 2007.

  1. dcochran

    dcochran Member+

    Feb 17, 1999
    Vero Beach, FL
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  2. MasterShake29

    MasterShake29 Member+

    Oct 28, 2001
    Jersey City, NJ
    Club:
    New York Red Bulls
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Awesome. Well deserved too.

    Now he needs to lead Fulham to victory in a must-win game against Wigan.
     
  3. 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
    If Dempsey earned the POM award can we give Fulham the "No Shit, Sherlock" award? There hasn't been a lot for Fulham to cheer about recently but there is no question Clint has been the bright spot. He's earned his stripes and Fulham will need him to be on top of his game to avoid the drop zone. :D
     
  4. chuckinca

    chuckinca Member

    Feb 17, 2003
    San Jose Bay Area
    That is truly amazing when you consider he could hardly get any playing time last winter and spring.
     
  5. diablodelsol

    diablodelsol Member+

    Jan 10, 2001
    New Jersey
    It's that brilliant Euro coaching that can take a worthless American player and in 6 months make him a great one....

    Or BS completely over reacts when players move from an out of season MLS team to a mid-season Euro team and have difficulty cracking the lineup.
     
  6. American40

    American40 Member

    Jan 9, 2003
    I think Clint recently took a crash course in "Proper cliche's to use when being interviewed".:p
     
  7. El Steve

    El Steve Member

    Sep 7, 2004
    Pittsburgh
    Club:
    Pittsburgh Riverhounds
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    ding-ding-ding... we have a winner.... though i'd also give some credit to him adjusting to the pace of the english game and living across an ocean
     
  8. rochester rhinos

    rochester rhinos New Member

    Aug 10, 2007
    under a pipal tree
    ding...ding...ding... Now because you got that bell from Steve you are officially[​IMG]
     
  9. The Blind Pig

    The Blind Pig Member

    Jul 14, 2005
    Section 8

    mcbride did write bull durham
     
  10. WShine

    WShine Member

    Jan 19, 2005
    New Jersey
    He sounds humble and likeable in the interview. Is this the kid who got into a fist fight with his own teammate a couple of years ago? Rumor has it that he can be difficult to manage. Either that is false or he is getting smarter while he is getting better. Maybe Mcbride is teaching him things beyond head balls.
     
  11. 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
    Well he squared off with Joe Franchino and who hasn't wanted to kick his ass? Apparently, it was a true fight and not shoving match! Clint is as passionate and competitive as anyone if not more and I think he rubs elbows with a few folks. But that's not uncommon and is never a real reflection of who he is. He seems like a stand up guy who's a great teammate and better person. I'm sure he has mellowed a bit as he's grown older. I believe his recent marriage has help curve that as well. Although for me it would make me insane! :D
     
  12. golazo68

    golazo68 Member+

    Dortmund
    United States
    May 21, 2004
    Brazil

    Maybe he just needed to get far, far away from you.

    Ever think about that?
     
  13. WShine

    WShine Member

    Jan 19, 2005
    New Jersey
    Don't misunderstand my post. I think he is great. I am hoping that talk of him being hard to manage is baseless. I think m vann's interpretation of events is right but of course I don't have first hand knowledge.
     
  14. Tobin

    Tobin Member

    Mar 31, 2004
    Chicago
    I had a chance to see Dempsey play at the Gold Cup this year in Chicago and he just seemed a bit on the apathetic side during post-game...even after the win in the final.

    In most cases, in soccer or anything else, its all about the mindset. A well-deserved player of the month award and for those that may want to read it, there's an interview with Dempsey at the bottom left side of the page.

    http://americansoccernews.net/
     
  15. WAX888

    WAX888 Member

    Feb 8, 2001
    Ontario, Ca.
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Very candid take on the Bouazza signing. Refreshing to hear an honest take and not a preprogrammed response.
     
  16. KALM

    KALM Member+

    Oct 6, 2006
    Boston/Providence
    I thought Dempsey was our best player in the group stage of the Gold Cup, but that his play dropped significantly after that. It's a lot more understandable for me now, after reading that.
     
  17. ToBeAGooner

    ToBeAGooner New Member

    Jan 3, 2006
    DEUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCE!!!

    Love him, love him, love him.


    Way to capitalize on your chance!
     
  18. IndividualEleven

    Mar 16, 2006
    Damn, Duece; that's Best US Left Back type material.:D
     
  19. Namdynamo

    Namdynamo Member+

    Jan 1, 2005
  20. KALM

    KALM Member+

    Oct 6, 2006
    Boston/Providence
    Nah, I think Claudio Reyna was 1st on there after a few games a couple seasons ago.

    edit: But, for those who care about this stuff, Dempsey is the second best midfielder on the official Fantasy League site and by far the best value purchase on there too.
     
  21. falvo

    falvo Member+

    Mar 27, 2005
    San Jose & Florence
    Club:
    San Jose Earthquakes
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    Shouldn't there be a separate Fulham thread in this forum? I'm watching Chelsea vs. Fulham right now and the Americans so far look good. Keller made some fine saves and Boca & Clint look lively too. Granted only 30 minutes have passed.
     
  22. MasterShake29

    MasterShake29 Member+

    Oct 28, 2001
    Jersey City, NJ
    Club:
    New York Red Bulls
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    There is a thread for each Fulham game in the Gameday forum, and sometimes in the main Fulham forum as well.
     
  23. falvo

    falvo Member+

    Mar 27, 2005
    San Jose & Florence
    Club:
    San Jose Earthquakes
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    I know about each game day thread. I just figured we should have one Fulham thread on the USA thread considering we have 4 American players on that club.
     
  24. olephill2

    olephill2 Member+

    Oct 6, 2006
    Club:
    Watford FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Can someone provide a link directly to this interview? I missed it and can't find it on this website.
     
  25. Mason16

    Mason16 Member

    Apr 11, 2001
    South Florida
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Dempsey Interview
     

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