Colin Clarke is the new Burn coach

Discussion in 'FC Dallas' started by jason1551, Dec 1, 2003.

  1. FlashMan

    FlashMan Member

    Jan 6, 2000
    'diego
    Club:
    --other--
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Congratulations Burn fans.

    Hopefully you've found the man to lead you out of the wilderness.
     
  2. Viking64

    Viking64 Member

    Feb 11, 1999
    Tarheel State
    Yea, probably true, based on 3rd Degree's report. The UK source probably has Collin's home phone and used it. Hope Elliot is not hacked about it.

    Ok, now comes the real stuff. Who does he release, who does he discover, who does he select for allocations, and who does he draft?

    And, if MLS does not lower Toni's cap number, does he keep him or cut him?
     
  3. theodore

    theodore Member

    Nov 7, 2003
    There are NO congratulations in order. This is death. Again, we got screwed. Mark my words, this is the nail in the Burn coffin. I hope you little toe kissers have the guts to remember where you stood on this hire. When the masses again stay away in droves, remember that you were for this novice.

    I hope that you can get the lineup just the way you want it:

    ej missing point blank shots to your hearts content, Kreis getting slower and crankier each day, Chad limiting his practices to once a week, Pareja playing "guess which body part is making that popping sound", Gbandi throwing temper tantrums to cover for his inept marking, Behnke leading the league in assists to the opposition, Nhelko showing up overweight and late again

    You deserve every one of them.

    Well Colin Clarke, the Burn are doing you no favor either. These sack of snakes want you just because they are not comfortable with other ethnicities coaching "thier" team. They will also turn on you. I think that you had an upside to your emerging resume. By accepting this job, you will have screwed yourself out of future respect in the coaching ranks. With time, and proper backing, although I despise your style of coaching you would have probably succeeded on a grand scale. However, since you are not a fireman, and the Burn is in full blaze, you will be blamed. See how they let Jefferies twist in the wind. See how they shoved Andy out the back door. Are you really that desperate and impatient? I would demand multiple year paychecks in guarantee. I would demand roster $$ guarantees. Too bad you can not demand butts in seats for home games. That is for sure a gonner.

    Oh well, my family and I had a great time living and breathing for this team. Here's to the hope that pro soccer may one day again grace the DFW metro area again sometime soon. After all, this is only a game, and there are so many other things one should do with their time.

    Farewell
     
  4. Rocket

    Rocket Member

    Aug 29, 1999
    Chicago
    Club:
    Everton FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    theodore, who really cares who's the stinkin' coach.

    The Burn have escaped Sucklake, they'll play in the Cotton Bowl in 2004, and they'll have their own SSS in 2005.

    That's all that counts.

    The rest -- coach, roster, draft picks, etc, etc -- is chicken feed in comparison.
     
  5. Scipio Gothicus

    Aug 6, 2001
    Cabo San Lucas
    Club:
    Celtic FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Very good. Give him two years to dig out of the hole Jeffries left the Burn in.

    As to Toni, with ROB signing, I think he is out. Brann is balking at lowering his transfer price, and i expect Toni to decline a lower salary. As of midnight, however, he no longer has anything to do with the Burn.

    All right Colin, get those two defenders and the schemer.
     
  6. TexanSoccer06

    TexanSoccer06 New Member

    Are you Mike Jeffries in disguse? Or perhaps a pissed off Schellas Hyndman? Your comment on the front office not wanting other ethnicities to be the coach may the stupidest comment ever written on these boards, and believe me, there have been plenty of stupid comments. Get a grip and think before you post.

    I think this is a good hire. As much as I thought I wanted the team to be blown up and rebuilt, the reality is we are going to see most of the guys return next year, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. Colin's familiarity with the players is a plus, and he knows first hand who needs to stay and who needs to go.
     
  7. ArsenalTexan3

    ArsenalTexan3 Member

    Arsenal
    Sep 24, 2002
    Jakarta
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    I believe there was a sign against Chicago, Colin's first game that said "Go Colin Go". Well let me repeat that here. I like it and after seeing how he was not afraid to change the line up around. Also you could see why he was subbing someone in or out...most of the time.

    He brought out the EJ everyone talked about and yes Theodore, he did miss a point blank shot, he he also busted his ass and made several more.

    I'm hoping he will allow Salyer some more playing time as I was impressed by him against the crapids.

    And yes I hope he brings in the fast pace English Premier League style of play and not the boring boring long ball Serie A style.

    Colin, make us proud and go get soem of the Dundee players!
     
  8. PaulGascoigne

    PaulGascoigne Member+

    Feb 5, 2001
    Aotearoa/NZ
    hehe...oh, wait a minute, you might be serious.
     
  9. TexanSoccer06

    TexanSoccer06 New Member

    The long ball can be attributed to:
    1. Playing at Southlake
    2. Having a big ass guy like Nhleko who we could lump the ball up to, and have him keep possesion while the team transitioned into the attack.

    I seriously doubt we'll be seeing much long ball being played at the Cotton Bowl, even if Toni is still around.
     
  10. 3rd Degree

    3rd Degree Member

    Feb 6, 2000
    Dallas
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I talked to Colin today. He did not confirm he has been hired.

    I talked to Elliott today. He did not confirm Colin either.

    I posted on 3rd Degree that all other candidates had been eliminated and all outsde sources pointing to Colin.

    There is nothing in Bergin's report that is not in mine 3 hours earlier.

    http://www.3rddegree.net/
     
  11. theodore

    theodore Member

    Nov 7, 2003
    You know they make a little money at that site by posting "insider" information if you are willing to spend dollars, shillings, or whatever the hell Euro dollars they want. I wouldn't be surprised if they spend money to make money and have given first dibs to the pay site in exchange for $$. Anyway, who would want to spend money to hear this kind of crappy news? I'd rather here the sh%%$it from local sources.
     
  12. Brushes Sand

    Brushes Sand Member

    Oct 12, 2000
    polychronicqatsitime
    Yo, Ted, or Mike, or Schellas, or whoever you
    really are. Give it a rest.

    "you wouldn't be surprised if they
    spend money to make money and
    iek goiks' sisdine2 ds09wejd sido"

    What the FVCK are you talking about?

    -bs
     
  13. burning247

    burning247 Member+

    Liverpool FC
    England
    Sep 16, 2000
    Dallas
    Club:
    Liverpool FC
    Nat'l Team:
    England
    Does this mean he's leaving for good?


    Well I think we should give Collin a shot, I've met him he seems like a no BS guy and he'll bust some ass. Plus he knows the team well. You got your work cut out for you Collin and Steve, make us proud.
     
  14. Valerie Simmons

    Sep 2, 2000
    Burkburnett, Texas
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Theodore, I agree with burning247. You are a troll. Please, no more for a while. Please.

    Give the guy a chance.

    By the way, where did you come from that makes you such an expert? Everybody knows our background, and where our opinions were formed; can you at least let us know how you came to your extremely heartfelt opinions on Clarke? Perhaps that would allow us to receive and consider them in a more receptive light.
     
  15. br13

    br13 New Member

    Jun 12, 2003
    Houston, TX
    You know...we're all going to be sorry when the Burn are disbanded next year right before they are able to move to Frisco. When that stadium stands empty, we'll all remember that Theodore was the visionary that told us that the Burn would get moved...because of a coaching hire.

    Teddy-boy, I hope you are serious. I for one won't miss a single "the sky is falling" word you write.


    Look, let's face it, we're not Inter, or Real, or Man U...for goodness sake, we're not even Metros (market) or DC (history of cups). The Burn can't draw (and wouldn't pay if they could) a Hector Cuper or a Sven-Goran Erickson. Personally, I think Clarke is a good hire: he's familar with the squad, he has yeoman playing experience and (maybe as important as anything else) HE WANTED THE JOB. I think he's an up and comer who wants to be in Dallas and build/rebuild this team to make a name for himself...I'll take that in a heartbeat.
     
  16. Northside Rovers

    Jan 28, 2000
    Austin TX
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Buh - Bye.
     
  17. dburn157

    dburn157 New Member

    Aug 13, 2001
     
  18. Jambon

    Jambon Member

    Mar 3, 2000
    Austin, TX
    Good point.
     
  19. ArsenalTexan3

    ArsenalTexan3 Member

    Arsenal
    Sep 24, 2002
    Jakarta
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Only in the ones released by Dundee. I think there were around 15-20 players. Burn go and look at who they are and make sure they are 27 and younger.

    Worse comes to worse, just bring them in for a trial.
     
  20. bigredfutbol

    bigredfutbol Moderator
    Staff Member

    Sep 5, 2000
    Woodbridge, VA
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Good luck to Clarke. Hope this (plus the return to the Cotton Bowl) heralds good things for the Burn in 2004.

    Good luck to you all...give or take when you play DC!
     
  21. ElJefe

    ElJefe Moderator
    Staff Member

    Feb 16, 1999
    Colorful Colorado
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Irony.
     
  22. jason1551

    jason1551 Member+

    Apr 9, 2003
    Columbus, GA
    Club:
    DC United
    Well, that depends on the type of news you want to know about. Do you want to wait a week or two to know what trades and deals are going on or do you want to know now? Because I can definitely say it's worth it for what I found out on the first day alone.
     
  23. wu-tang beez

    wu-tang beez New Member

    Apr 19, 2002
    Irving, TX
    while admiring the tallent at nearby Snookies this wkend in Sucklake for a mini NWT reunion, I was reminded of what could've been. Sigh :rolleyes:

    WTF has Colin done to earn any praise? I saw Ivo Wortman(sp?), formerly of Fusion fame, nearly spoiling Cruzierro's Xiao Havalenge championship w/ a 2:1 loss w/ his new side, Paysando. I wondered what other fmr MLS bosses are overseas w/ some degree of success.

    Surely we could have done better. At least we're back in the Cotton Bowl on real grass.

    Borrowing a quote from Old Grey Wolf on the Ticket, "this team sucks!"
     
  24. theodore

    theodore Member

    Nov 7, 2003
    wu-tang, your voice of reason on this bizzarro world board is greatly appreciated. Ivo Wortman would make an outstanding choice at this point in the life of the once mighty Burn. Can you throw out any others?
     

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