I've got it. No one likes you No one likes you No one likes you We don't care You're a jackass You're a jackass You're a jackass Golden balls. That is of course the Millwall song to the tune of "Sailing".
That's cool. Perception is reality, and I guess if most people perceive things that way, I'm not going to argue. I thought Beckham took pains to be diplomatic, but if that's taken as lying... well, tomato, tomah-to, I guess. To me, the "worst" thing he did was want to leave for another team. Hey, if AC Milan wanted me, well, I'd still always have a warm place in my heart for good ol' KC, but.... As for the circus, well, that's more an issue of: "MLS, be careful what you wish for."
The "shake his hand" thing was far from diplomatic. It was lying to make his own actions look better. He doesn't offer his hand until after he'd already tried to jump the boards and after the guy he goaded down there had been tackled by security. Saying he wants to play for the Galaxy in the same sentence where he states his desire to play in Milan might be diplomacy Palin style, but to me it's just stupid - insulting to our intelligence. It reminds me of Manny Ramirez lies about why he needed to take a women's fertility drug - do you really expect anyone to believe this? Just be a man, and tell people the truth. Becks needs to leave to go to Milan. I understand. Just say in your first interview that you made a mistake signing so early for the Galaxy when your national team ambitions wouldn't allow you to play here. Buy out or arrange a move from the club that's above board. Don't say that you wouldn't change anything about how you've handled it. Apologize to your fans for not even making the playoffs the past 2 seasons even when their ticket prices went through the roof and recognize that your ambition to play in the next World Cup hurt your ambition to "be commited to the Galaxy". The man arranged his own loan to Milan without even telling his teammates or his employer. The Galaxy allowed him to go with the impression he'd be back in 3 months, then we all had to listen to him bad mouth the league from Italy in order to poison the waters and help secure a longer stay. As to the circus, I didn't hear many fans wishing for Beckham, even Galaxy fans. At least not the fans that liked MLS already. Sure when he signed, I viewed it as a positive because I didn't expect him to try to get out of his contract so quickly. Now, as a fan, I'd like the circus to leave and for the league to focus less on NASL style blockbuster signings, and more on improving the quality from 1-11. US Soccer got a TV boost way bigger than Beckham by making it to the finals of the Confed Cup. When MLS teams are the best in the region, we'll have finally achieved real and lasting growth.
Mmm, here you lose me. There was no real way for Beckham to know Capello would feel so strongly about it. And actually at the point he signed with MLS, wasn't the common wisdom that Beckham had seen his last cap for England? I'm not sure he thought he would ever wear the Three Lions crest again.
I'm not saying he knew it was a mistake at the time, just that it ended up being a mistake that interfered with his other stated ambition. Say you're sorry that you can't complete your contract and buy your way out. He rarely gave an honest effort while here, so it's not like we should believe he had honest intentions from the beginning. He half-assed it here at Arrowhead in his appearance that's for sure. Watching Becks barely flinch as Davy went by him and hit that rocket was hilarious.
Hillcrest Road posted on Twitter that Alexi Lalas (now I'm definitely TIVOing the game) is the color commentator for the game. So... sign idea: ALEXI WAS RIGHT! I'm not a huge Lalas-as-GM fan, but he often comes across as the voice of reason in the Goldenballs situation. But I like very much Lalas-as-announcer.
Very Nice. I love the Grant Wahl idea I read earlier as well. Just wanted to throw this out there for you guys. I thought an AC Milan related sign would be great, something like "Dreaming of Milan" in their black and red strips or something like that but more creative.
How about something fashion-related. Since he is such a fashionista. Something like, "Milan is a surprise, because you look awful in vertical stripes."
Or we could make one that says, "BAD AMERICAN." Then, when Becks sees it, he'll think, "Wait a second, I'm not an Americ—" then Jewsbury steals the ball. I'm also drunk.
or just let Best talk - He cannot kick with his left foot, he cannot head a ball, he cannot tackle and he doesn't score many goals. Apart from that he's all right. - George Best This was my choice too, but I think I have it now. Bad Teammate Bad Captain Bad Liar
I just want to say something to everyone that will be in Cauldron for the L.A. match: Let's make this a wild, insanely crazy event in the Cauldron. Have fun, be loud, get crazy (within reason), but above all....stay SMART. Don't do anything stupid at the match. We want to make an impression on the game, but within our set boundaries. If (and when) L.A. scores a goal on our end, and they immediately head to the Cauldron to "celebrate" (ie. goad/bait the Cauldron)....please, please, please....don't be baited into doing something stupid. Stay above it....yell, flip 'em off if you want...but DON'T THROW ANYTHING.....OR LEAVE THE STANDS....even if Beckham "want's to shake your hand"....please don't do it. Thank you in advance!!
can't you tell from the picture though? becks only wants to shake someones hand AFTER they have 5 guys tackling and dragging you out of the stadium I have been worried about this all week...coupled with what i think will be a LOT of alcohol consumed before this match and every ones anger is a bad combo but hopefully we do stay smart (and drunk).
Not sure Becks will come anywhere near the Cauldron http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/8166356.stm
HA! Appreciating it is not a lot of money, it is a slap on the wrists that says MLS is probably not going to tolerate fan "interaction" from Beckham. I'm sure next time it would be a bigger fine and maybe a ban.
Ideas for banners: The Cauldron chipped in and bought you a ticket to Milan. Arrivederci! and/or We're too sexy for Mee-lan!
To the tune of Fergie's song Glamorous: "If you ain't got no money take your broke-ass home." "Your only here for the money so take your bloke-ass home." *Sorry Brits, it works.
Guess I am feeling testy tonight ..... banner ideas ..... You came to KC and all you got was that lousy LA Galaxy shirt! Welcome to CAB, your career is officially over -or- When your career is officially over, we'll see you at CAB 10,385 people here and nobody wants to shake your hand! $1000 for a hand shake? I'll give you $20 to kiss my ass