Landon Donovan: What's Next?

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  1. vponce75

    vponce75 BigSoccer Supporter

    Aug 16, 2004
    SoCal
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    If he goes to Europe it would be great following him but personally if he stays I will be more than happy to watch live 1-2 times a year. I would probably feel different if he were say 22-24.
     
  2. dwreck1971

    dwreck1971 Member

    Feb 2, 2010
    Dildo, Newfoundland
    Club:
    --other--
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    If Landon Donovan does "Dancing with the Stars" I'm going to have to tune in just for the laugh. He really is one of the worst dancers on the planet. I hate to say it, but I'm not sure we see Landon go back to Europe again... Certainly his chances of being bought outright seem to be over. Perhaps there are some loans again in the future--but at the same time, how many years does Landon plan to play almost non-stop football? He's knocking on his 30s door....
     
  3. Digs

    Digs Member

    Sep 9, 2007

    Overreact much?
     
  4. dwreck1971

    dwreck1971 Member

    Feb 2, 2010
    Dildo, Newfoundland
    Club:
    --other--
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    You are clearly overreacting about my overreaction.

    Ask silly questions much?

     
  5. Suyuntuy

    Suyuntuy Member+

    Jul 16, 2007
    Vancouver, Canada
    Well, he's made his mark. Without Landon, USA would have been three-and-out in the WC. We all know that.

    And he's been fundamental to the growth of the sport in the USA. Dozens of kids post on YouTube saying how he's been such an inspiration. Not to mention Facebook and other soccer boards.

    Whether he stays in the USA or not, the man has made his mark. He seems to enjoy doing his best to promote the MLS, and staying close to friends and family. I don't think it was lack of ambition, but the intelligence to live life where he was loved the most, and where he could have the biggest positive impact.
     
  6. Higher Learning

    Jul 1, 2009
    San Jose
    Club:
    San Jose Earthquakes
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Everton Dropped points again today. So thats 1 point over 3 league games. I guess this is what happens when you are cheap. Donovan could have easily changed the complection of these games. SMH....
     
  7. Cris 09

    Cris 09 Trololololo

    Nov 30, 2004
    Westfalenstadion
    Club:
    Borussia Dortmund
    Nat'l Team:
    Germany
    :rolleyes:

    For the love of God...

    :rolleyes:
     
  8. ebbro

    ebbro Member+

    Jun 10, 2005
    No kidding. Is someone going to do this every week? How did Everton do? Could Donovan have helped? OMG Everton sucked, Donovan would've helped. Everton only scored 3, w/ Donovan it would've been 5.
     
  9. Friedel'sAccent

    Friedel'sAccent Member+

    Jul 7, 2006
    Providence, RI
    Club:
    Reading FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Barring a surprise move at the transfer deadline, I think we'll close this thread on the 31st.
     
  10. Higher Learning

    Jul 1, 2009
    San Jose
    Club:
    San Jose Earthquakes
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    the truth hurts
     
  11. Cris 09

    Cris 09 Trololololo

    Nov 30, 2004
    Westfalenstadion
    Club:
    Borussia Dortmund
    Nat'l Team:
    Germany
    No, repetitive posts hurt.


    Good call...
     
  12. andypalmer

    andypalmer Member

    Aug 28, 2008
    Baltimore
    Club:
    Fulham FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    There is the rumor of ManU offering Carrick plus 15M GBP for Rodwell. If that were to occur (admittedly doubtful), then they might be willing to splash half to 2/3 of that on Donovan. Getting such a double move to occur before the deadline though, makes it even more doubtful.
     
  13. El Michael

    El Michael Member

    Dec 17, 2009
    Club:
    DC United

    On loan in January wouldn't be the worse thing that could happen. He would give them a nice 10 game push.

    I always thought they would be better selling Fellini sp? and using the $$ to sign LD and Edu or Mikey and player x but maybe the time has passed for that to work
     
  14. appoo

    appoo Member+

    Jul 30, 2001
    USA
    Carrick would be an interesting addition to that team. I think Utd have lost a bit of faith in him.

    Of course the source of that rumor is the Sun.
     
  15. JuanPeron

    JuanPeron Member

    Jul 16, 2005
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    St. Vincent and the Grenadines
    Rumor is Randy Lerner wants Moyes to manage Villa.
     
  16. irish56

    irish56 Member+

    Oct 30, 2006
    indy
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Bob Bradley to Everton!
     
  17. Rainer24

    Rainer24 Member

    Jan 6, 2008
    Nashville, TN
    Club:
    VfB Stuttgart
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    It was always far more likely for Donovan to go somewhere in January.
     
  18. Marko72

    Marko72 Member+

    Aug 30, 2005
    New York
    As a Donovan supporter who would love to have him back at Everton, I have to say that Moyes would be silly to part with Rodwell at this point.
     
  19. iad_22201

    iad_22201 Member+

    Jan 2, 2009
    Washington, DC
    Club:
    Fulham FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Well, I would imagine that Moyes has no interest in selling Rodwell, however he may have little say in the matter.
     
  20. DrBobC

    DrBobC Member

    Feb 28, 2004
    Burton upon Trent
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    After watching the Villa-Everton match on Sunday, Everton could really use LD. They dominated possession but had a lot of difficulty breaking the back 4 of Villa. They need LD's speed on the wings. If they don't acquire a quick outside midfielder it will be a long season for them.
     
  21. salsa_caliente

    salsa_caliente New Member

    Nov 11, 2009
    Tulsa, OK
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I love Landon, I want him back at Everton, I do, however...

    If I had a choice between having Rodwell for the five years that he's signed at least, or having Donovan and Carrick, the choice is easy. The kid is going to be huge for England when his day comes.
     
  22. Donofan_10

    Donofan_10 Red Card

    Aug 20, 2009
    Club:
    FC Tampa Bay Rowdies
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    as a fan, you'll definitely want carrick and donovan. Yeah, Rodwell is a fantastic prospect, but
    1. what if he doesn't pan out? Donovan and Carrick over Rodwell would be a steal.
    2. If he does pan out, he is only one player, and will be away with the national team a lot (increasing chance of injury). But that's not the big thing. If Rodwell reaches his potential, he will be a Man U in less than 5 years. And fans will want someone with the money they recieve from the transfer, but why not get two experienced, PL-proven players now?
     
  23. pdid10

    pdid10 Member+

    Aug 8, 2008
    Boulder
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    I love all of the pundits who say he'll go in the summer, then summer goes by then its he'll go in the winter. Then winter comes and goes and repeat.
     
  24. Higher Learning

    Jul 1, 2009
    San Jose
    Club:
    San Jose Earthquakes
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Well I guess its time to close this thread.....
     
  25. Friedel'sAccent

    Friedel'sAccent Member+

    Jul 7, 2006
    Providence, RI
    Club:
    Reading FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Well, I hate to channel my inner Buzz Killington, but the transfer window has come and gone and since Landon hasn't made a move I think it's time to let this thread go.

    I'm sure we'll have rumors/news in advance of the winter window and I'm also sure that I'm not alone in hoping LD will someday be on his way back to Goodison Park, if only to slip a ring onto Arteta's Girl's waiting finger.
     

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