23 tickets to GC?

Discussion in 'USA Men: News & Analysis' started by RalleeMonkey, Mar 30, 2011.

  1. warmblooded

    warmblooded BigSoccer Supporter

    Feb 17, 2004
    Clowntown, USA
    Club:
    --other--
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Maybe he should concentrate on giving his club team a chance at WINNING before he moves up to the next level. Sporting sits dead last in the league, no?
     
  2. DIMITAR BERBATOV!

    Aug 2, 2010
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I'll withhold judgment on the Bunbury pick until I see the rest of the forward roster. I hope we won't have to rely on Teal in a big game because I don't think he's ready to be a consistent contributor for us yet, but he has a lot of potential. I think Bob is including him with an eye on grooming him for the future. Ditto Agudelo, although I have more faith in Juan to contribute at the moment.

    On another note, I caught a little bit of the Revs/Quakes game last night. Boy, the Revs sure have some bad athletes on their team. They have a number of big, slow, lumbering players who must have been the MLS norm when the league first started. They badly need an infusion of speed and talent. Joseph and Benny are clearly a cut above the rest of their roster.
     
  3. Squan

    Squan Member

    Sep 3, 2009
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Final guesses as to BB's choices:
    Keepers (3): Howard, Guzan, Yeldell
    Defenders (8): Boca, Dolo, Spector, Ream, Goodson, Lichaj, Chandler, Gooch
    MF (8): MB, Jones, Edu, Feilhaber, Donovan, Dempsey, Bedoya, Kljestan
    F (4): Bunbury, Agudelo, Altidore, Buddle

    I'd like Torres in there for Kljestan, but I bet BB & Co. go with Sacha. I could also see DeMerit going, but not sure at the expense of whom.
     
  4. MassYank

    MassYank New Member

    Mar 22, 2009
    Boston, MA
    Club:
    Celtic FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Very interesting comparing the 2007 squad from 4 years ago and the potential one announced tomorrow...

    GK:
    Howard
    Keller
    Guzan (Would be on the roster tomorrow, wedding plans will decide)

    DF:
    Hejduk
    Boca
    Demerit
    Bornstein
    Simek
    Parkhurst
    Spector
    Onyewu

    MF:
    Mastro
    Feilhaber
    Beasley
    Bradley
    Landon
    Ralston
    Clark
    Mapp

    FW:
    Dempsey
    EJ
    Ching
    Twellman



    I count 10 (9 if no Guzan) of the 23 from 2007 potentially making it this time around...Lot of turnover obviously.

    Also interesting is that around half the roster played in MLS at the time.
     
  5. LouisZ

    LouisZ Member+

    Oct 14, 2010
    Southern California-USA
    Club:
    FC Barcelona
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Looks interesting, IMO, I think tomorrows squad will be stronger.
     
  6. Pl@ymaker

    Pl@ymaker Member+

    Feb 8, 2010
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    That is why I think that if we don't win it then Bob should be fired.
     
  7. jwat15

    jwat15 Member

    Oct 7, 2010
    Club:
    FC Schalke 04
    Although I am pro-bob.. I support your message. I think no matter the name. If we didn't come away with the hardware the coach should be only given a one way ticket.

    It's time to solidify our worthiness, no settling for mediocrity against the average.
     
  8. RJD22

    RJD22 Member

    Feb 1, 2010
    Nat'l Team:
    Mexico
    Sorry to interrupt... But what if you guys lose in the Finals vs. us (Mexico)? Should Bob get fired then? Would you losing to us in a hard fought game still be "settling for mediocrity against the average"? or would that be more acceptable?
     
  9. DestroyerDaMarc

    Dec 8, 2005
    New York
    Club:
    Newcastle Jets
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    No, because Mexico is what you base the "better" on. If we are talking about them then yes even more so.
     
  10. Real Corona

    Real Corona Member+

    Jan 19, 2008
    Colorado
    Club:
    FC Metalist Kharkiv
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Not for me. Mexico are the better team. A loss to them, assuming not a 5-0 demolition, isn't an indication of a coach failing. Losing in the semis or quarters though is a different story.
     
  11. chrome_vapors

    chrome_vapors Member+

    Oct 15, 2010
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Completely irrelevant on USA forum in a thread about the 2011 Gold Cup, though I know you know that. Do better.
     
  12. DIMITAR BERBATOV!

    Aug 2, 2010
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I agree with this. Mexico is a good team. It's not like we're 100% guaranteed to beat them. Anyone who follows this sport knows that the best team doesn't always win. A manager's job shouldn't hinge on one game.

    I think Bob is a decent coach. He might be limited in terms of tactics and squad selection, but he casts a wide net and generally does an astute job of identifying talent. It's not his fault that we have a mediocre player pool.
     
  13. warmblooded

    warmblooded BigSoccer Supporter

    Feb 17, 2004
    Clowntown, USA
    Club:
    --other--
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    You got me. I guess I missed the US National team game where Bunbury had a direct impact in helping the US WIN. Which game was that again? It would be helpful if you CAPITALIZED the opponent, date and result so some of us can understand what you're talking about more clearly. Thanks.
     
  14. Skevin

    Skevin Member+

    Aug 9, 2009
    Colorado
    Club:
    Aston Villa FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Czechia
    Mexico is not the better team! We have a much better midfield and goalie and they have better strikers and defense. I think we are pretty damn even.
     
  15. chrome_vapors

    chrome_vapors Member+

    Oct 15, 2010
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Wow, you actually suck at this. At first I thought it was deliberate but now I see it might actually be out of your control.
     
  16. warmblooded

    warmblooded BigSoccer Supporter

    Feb 17, 2004
    Clowntown, USA
    Club:
    --other--
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Still waiting for your "damn good argument" re: Bunbury.
     
  17. chrome_vapors

    chrome_vapors Member+

    Oct 15, 2010
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    You never even acknowledged my proposition that Bunbury provides the team a better chance of than other forwards in the US pool.

    Why would I continue to go into detail when you seem content replying with irrelevant drivel?
     
  18. LiverAndPineapple

    May 7, 2008
    Enough of the meaningless bickering. Everyone is entitled to an opinion, and just because you disagree doesn't mean you should start putting those opinions down. It's petty and isn't conducive to fostering a united atmosphere. We are all supposedly USA fans.
     
  19. warmblooded

    warmblooded BigSoccer Supporter

    Feb 17, 2004
    Clowntown, USA
    Club:
    --other--
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I don't know dude. My "irrelevant drivel" consisted of showing Bunbury's stats. You know, facts. You said that you couldn't care less if he doesn't score very often. I guess you have a hunch or a gut feeling that he provides the team a better chance of winning. I've ignored your little jabs because I'd like to see you express exactly why you think Teal is more deserving than the handful of other options that have done much more in their careers.
     
  20. Real Corona

    Real Corona Member+

    Jan 19, 2008
    Colorado
    Club:
    FC Metalist Kharkiv
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Must spread rep.
     
  21. Deep Wilcox

    Deep Wilcox BigSoccer Supporter

    Jun 5, 2007
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I got it.
     
  22. Pl@ymaker

    Pl@ymaker Member+

    Feb 8, 2010
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Around what time will they be making the announcement of who is on the roster?
     
  23. Squan

    Squan Member

    Sep 3, 2009
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    12 EST, according to goal.com

    Also, Guzan is officially out. Not sure if that was already known, I knew he was iffy at best.
     
  24. Squan

    Squan Member

    Sep 3, 2009
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Question: are alternates named?
     
  25. Real Corona

    Real Corona Member+

    Jan 19, 2008
    Colorado
    Club:
    FC Metalist Kharkiv
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Don't think so
     

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