Since when is LA- David Beckham's team?

Discussion in 'LA Galaxy' started by chopsuey12, Aug 15, 2007.

  1. chopsuey12

    chopsuey12 New Member

    Jul 12, 2007
    This is just really dumb what the media does. Don't get me wrong I think that David Beckham is amazing. The only problem is that every time I watch t.v., LA Galaxy is never mentioned. Instead I hear "David Beckham's Team", "David will be here", "And David debuts". I think that the media needs to give a little more respect to the rest of the players. Xavier has shown that he is a main reason why LA doesn't fall by 4 or more goals in games. Landon scores. Cobi Jones says present when needed. Don't forget about these players. David, you have so much hype that they expect you to score all the goals. Pressure like this can way down a player. Well let's see what happens against D.C.

    Best of luck to LA GALAXY!
     
  2. KingsRule89

    KingsRule89 New Member

    Jun 20, 2007
    Article 4 section C paragraph 3 of the doctrine of being a fan of the LA Galaxy on BigSoccer reads:

    "When the team in question plays so poorly that is causes stomach cramps, premature balding, throwing of fecal matter (your own preferably) and overall violent tendencies, it is just so as it is a responsibility to no longer to refer to the team in question as the Los Angeles Galaxy, and replace such name with one more fitting...THE SUCK. Any players that can and will direct attention away from the suckage as a whole will thus be focused upon until the cows either come home or phone in to say they'll be late for supper. Further worsening of the situation caused by prior referred SUCK, will result in a massive trade, beheading of the front office, and impalement of the coach by sitting on top a horribly splintered 2X4. In such an instance, said Suck will no longer suck as bad seeing as the only surviving member would be that british guy everyone is so fond of.

     
  3. smasher05

    smasher05 New Member

    Aug 12, 2007
    Liverpool
    get a life chopsuey!
    the reason why LA is David Beckhams team is the fact he has put them on the world map, lets be honest here - how many people had heard of LAG before goldenballs took the easy way out (be honest - he did)and decided to play on that side of the pond?. How many shirts have been sold ? how mant times has the team been mentioned in the media ? and the guy has yet to play a full 90 minutes ! The rest of the team are not in the same league as him , Xavier is coming to the end of his career and struggled in the EPL to the end of the season - he still looks class in a less physical league - Donovan would not get into a top 6 premiership team - yet seems to have superstar status - obviously not to the same level as Beckham.
    You will have to accept the media circus that follows him , I can't wait until he is fit and you can see the vast difference in class on the pitch - then im sure you will see why LAG is Beckhams team!
     
  4. Beckhamania

    Beckhamania New Member

    Jul 16, 2007
    Dublin, CA
    When said players start playing like they are supposed to, then you can say the media should give respect. You gotta earn respect, and so far those on the Galaxy haven't yet. They are forgotten because they aren't playing well. They are THE SUCK right now.

    And Donovan scores? Really?? How many goals does he have in the league this year? Yeah... thought so. Donovan is and always will be overrated as a player. I've never really cared much for him from the off, and I wouldn't be sad to see him traded away for another DP slot next season. He just doesn't show up on a consistent basis, and everyone touts him as this superstar player. Maybe at one time, but not anymore. Until he steps up his game considerably, he won't get any respect.
     
  5. Spry

    Spry Member

    Apr 25, 2006
    Pasadena
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    It's really not any different that taking on "Kobe Byrant and the LA Lakers", or "Peyton Manning and the Colts", or as it was "Terrell Owens and the Eagles". Anytime you get a overhyped star, who people pay, and pay to see alone on a team full of misfits, and lackluster performers, the media is awarded the right to call said team by said star name in order to generate interest in what will undoubtedly shape up to be a fairly dimsal performance.
     
  6. Leedsunited

    Leedsunited Member

    Jun 14, 2007
    Yorkshire
    Club:
    Leeds United AFC
    Overseas knowledge of American sports are limited, due to poor coverage. If you asked any English fan (apart from me because I like Baseball) who A-Rod or Barry Bonds play for they would almost certainly not know and the vast majority would not even recognise the names.
    Beckham is the one name on the Galaxy that everyone knows. When the news was first announced the majority of the page space was given over to an explanation of just who the LA Galaxy are. Some knowledgable football fans would know Landon Donovan, and would possibly know that Cobi plays for LA, but its just until the interest from non-soccerites dies down.
     
  7. StillKickin

    StillKickin Member+

    Austin FC
    Dec 17, 2002
    Texas
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Donovan is the leading scorer and assist man for the LA Galaxy. He has been such since he became a member of the LA Galaxy back in 2005. Donovan led the team on its improbable run through the MLS playoffs to their MLS Cup championship in 2005 - scoring and assisting on every goal scored throughout the playoffs.

    Donovan is the leading scorer/assist man in the SuperLiga.

    He is not an overrated player. But since you've "never cared much for him from the off," - that says it all.

    Yeah, let's trade him. :rolleyes:
     
  8. Itsakitnotajersey

    Itsakitnotajersey New Member

    Jul 20, 2007
    SoulCal
    Get a job Scouser!

    (sorry, old habits are hard to break)

    :D
     
  9. mmbt0ne

    mmbt0ne Member

    Jun 12, 2007
    ATL
    Club:
    Toronto FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I guess since now. He's got the captain's armband.
     
  10. chopsuey12

    chopsuey12 New Member

    Jul 12, 2007
    Shut me up and call me Beckham...I am watching the game. IMO he is currently raising team spirit. Something needed for some time now. Imagine Beckham being responsible for winning the Superliga. (scorin the winning goal against Pachuca)
     
  11. FijiUnited

    FijiUnited Member+

    Feb 21, 2007
    Orlando
    Club:
    Orlando City SC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I disagree with the assertion that playing in MLS is the easy way out for Beckham considering that his goal for the moment is to raise the profile of MLS in the American sporting landscape. Normally, his goal should be to help his team reach the playoffs. But, the most they can really hope for this season is the Superliga (and it shows). My point, though, is that Becks would have a much easier time sticking with a European club and going out for a winning season. What he's trying to do now is more on the level of world conquest when you think about it.
     
  12. smasher05

    smasher05 New Member

    Aug 12, 2007
    Liverpool

    I belive on a pure footballing perspective that Beckham has taken a easy way out. When he knew his contract was up he was courted by several
    huge clubs in Italy, Germany, France & England as well as Real Madrid.
    Each week he would be playing for a team full of internationals of the highest calibre and against some of the best teams in the world - he would
    need to have his game head on full time - No disrespect to MLS but he will never get that type of stymulus here. However he will have to rough it a lot more with things like travelling arrangements and im sure he is not used to taking stick from his own fans (a small minority) as well as the oppositionin regards to his injuries and the lay off period he has taken so far. I honestly believe this season will be a big learinig curve for both David and the team. He is there for the long term and will no doubt increase the exposure of the league - this has already happend so much faster than anyone has expected. However I still matain on a footballing perspective he is taking a much easier route.
     
  13. Beckhamania

    Beckhamania New Member

    Jul 16, 2007
    Dublin, CA
    Straight from the Galaxy website:

    Widely considered to be the best U.S. born talent the country has ever produced, Donovan led the Galaxy to the MLS Cup and Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup titles in 2005, his first season with the club. In just two seasons with the Galaxy, he has become the club's sixth leading goalscorer all-time with 24 goals. Donovan is one of just nine players in MLS history to have tallied 40 career goals and 40 career assists. The 25-year old is also the second leading scorer in MLS postseason history with 14 goals. Sometimes serving as the U.S. National Team captain, he has earned 88 career caps, scoring 30 goals since making his National Team debut in 2000.

    Ummmm... yeah. You better check your stats before you start spouting them off. That honor belongs to one Mr. Cobi Jones:

    Jones is the Galaxy's all-time leader in games played (281), goals (66) and assists (86).

    I never said he WASN'T a good player. I said he was overrated. He scored a great goal tonight, but he's always been more of a goalscorer when the ball is played to his feet. Even I could have scored on that perfect ball from Beckham...
     
  14. Florida Phil

    Florida Phil New Member

    Jul 30, 2007

    He looked pretty good out there while he was on, a bit scary in the second half......why do they all bunch up in the middle of the field......to many passes back to the keeper........as for taking the easy route.....thats rich coming from a Scouser.....You would be there for an extra Giro, let alone $250 Mill.


    BTW, Liverpool were shite today....
     
  15. FijiUnited

    FijiUnited Member+

    Feb 21, 2007
    Orlando
    Club:
    Orlando City SC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Okay, I'll concede that. From a footballer's perspective, he took the easy way out by moving to a lower-quality league. But, I maintain that winning over the casual American sports fan will be harder than winning any silverware Europe has to offer.
     
  16. Regal

    Regal Member

    Aug 10, 2007
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Beckham is carrying this team right now. As long as Beckham continues to lead and contribute and we continue to win or play decent soccer, I don't care if LAG is called or referred to as "David Beckham's team".

    It was clearly all Becks tonight (the win against DC). After he was sub-ed, we stopped looking dangerous.

    To me, it's Beckham who is our true leader, not Yallop. With the win tonight Beckham, in fact, may have prolonged Yallop's tenure with LAG a little longer.

    It was nice of Beckham to humbly shift the credit to his teammates, saying that his teammates worked hard together tonight (during the post game interview).
     
  17. Cris 09

    Cris 09 Trololololo

    Nov 30, 2004
    Westfalenstadion
    Club:
    Borussia Dortmund
    Nat'l Team:
    Germany
    How the hell did that happen??? I wonder if Donovan cried...:p
     
  18. Naughtius Maximus

    Jul 10, 2001
    Shropshire
    Club:
    Chelsea FC
    Nat'l Team:
    England
    Let me guess... you've not been to many England games over the past few years.
     
  19. Chris '66

    Chris '66 New Member

    Aug 9, 2007
    Brooklyn, NY
    Hopefully the presence of Becks can lead to things like a better looking pitch. I know they do the X-Games and other such stuff at HDC to pay the bills, but that looked awful on TV. I wonder if it bothered the players in terms of ruts, uneven patches, etc.

    Even though he had to eat a wee bit of crow regarding his Field Turf comments when he "remembered" his academy had such fields, his original words were spot on in that regard.

    NOW, does he skip the dreadful plastic stuff at Giants Stadium, citing a swollen ankle? If I was LA, I'd do everything in my power to preserve him for the Super Liga final in two weeks. Have THAT game be everything the Chelsea sideshow was AND MORE!
     
  20. Geneva

    Geneva LA for Life

    Feb 5, 2003
    Southern Cal
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    You make it so easy. Cobi Jones is a great player and goal scorer who has played 12-1/2 stellar seasons for the Galaxy. Donovan has played 2-1/2. In 10 extra years one can score a few goals if one is Cobi Jones. StillKickin never said Donovan was the all-time leading scorer, which was obvious from her post.

    The goal that Donovan scored last night was a very good one & required a player with his speed and touch. There are not many players with those attributes. If you can do that then tell me what professional team you play for.
     
  21. goussoccer

    goussoccer Member+

    May 23, 2001
    Avon, CT
    While I agree with the basic premise that if he was playing in one of the topflight soccer leagues in Europe he would be playing at a higher level of soccer, the issue is really what is 'easier' and the implication that it is something of a 'cop out' on Beckham's part. I guess this eventually gets down to the difference between the athlete and the man. As a pure athlete, what you say might resonate some. However, as a man, I think what he is doing actually takes much more courage and exposes him to much more risk than just taking the 'typical' route of the athlete.

    I'm surprised too by your comment that he's not used to taking stick from his own fans. To the best of my knowledge he hasn't received any death threats from any MLS/LA Galaxy fan for being injured. If you want something more recent, I'm sure there was some decent 'stick' he took after the World Cup from some English fans. From that vantage point I am sure that aspect of his stint so far in the US, while not fun, has been a relative walk in the park.
     
  22. StillKickin

    StillKickin Member+

    Austin FC
    Dec 17, 2002
    Texas
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Get your head out of your a**. I meant in the 3 years he's been here, he's lead the team in goals and assists. Of course Cobi is the overall leader. Good lord, he's been here all 12 years and he's an excellent player. That's no surprise.

    And you need to step up on your stats too - Donovan has 94 caps for the USMNT and 34 goals.

    And he's not overrated.

    And yeah, you would have scored that goal. :rolleyes:

    Please, don't tarnish the Beckham/Donovan combination. It was a great pass followed by a great finish. In case you care to clear your eyes of the Donovan hate, Donovan played some impressive through balls in that game last night as well - problem was he didn't have a player like himself to finish them.

    Edit - thanks, Geneva. I should have read your post first - then I wouldn't have needed to respond. And excellent point about what team Beckhamania suits up for. :)
     
  23. goussoccer

    goussoccer Member+

    May 23, 2001
    Avon, CT
    I'm no big Landon fan, but your point about giving Landon his due on the goal last night is spot on. What is also missed is that he had to also set up Gros to 'help' Gros get wrong footed. If all Gros was concerned about was the ball, then he would have had an easy time getting it, but LD made him turn and that helped make the pass a success. In addition, you often see others take a wider approach to the goal to avoid the inside defenders. LD, rightly, took the more direct approach to give himself the better angle. That was a very good goal; preparation, speed, touch, vision and let's not forget finishing.
     
  24. StillKickin

    StillKickin Member+

    Austin FC
    Dec 17, 2002
    Texas
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    It was Donovan's idea. So I'm thinking he didn't cry.
     
  25. redross70

    redross70 New Member

    Apr 26, 2007
    Since January when he signed. It will now always be considered Beckham's team. Everyone in the world knows that Beckham is the Galaxy...everyone.
     

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