I can't even read the article (ESPN is firewalled) and already words fail me. Then again, if Keller gets hurt during the World Cup, we're in a lot of trouble anyway. If he gets hurt before the World Cup, Bruce will send out the bat-signal down Blackburn way
Hmmmmmm..... if Tony was there... then he wouldn't be here..... that actually may not be all that bad for us..... wait... we traded Wells. Dammit.
Is this article serious? I mean not to bash him, he's had a great career, but he's looked pretty bad this year and last year. I think his time is up.
This is absolutely the biggest brain fart I've seen from soccernet in quite some time. Meola is an out of shape keeper with no place being anywhere near Germany this summer. He looked aweful coming off his line in the Jamaica game and it was a farce that he was there in the first place. He not only was slow to come out, but he came out at the absolutely wrong angle. I am not discrediting his place in the history of US Soccer, however his name at this point should only be associated with history. Hahnemann on the other hand was named CCC Keeper of the year and will in all likelyhood be playing in the EPL next year. No contest in my opinion. The only contest in the US net this summer will be for the number 2 spot between Howard and Hahnemann. I'm tipping Hahnemann for the spot.
while I'm not a proponent of "Tony to Germany '06" I'm a little lost by those of you who trash Meola's RBNY efforts from this season. Without him we're 0-4-0, lights out. I'll also go out on a limb and say Wells will be LUCKY to have half the MLS career that Meola's had. Not to mention the fact that he hasn't a prayer of seeing 100 caps.
I am not saying Tony's done bad for us this season. And agreed, if he wasn't in net, it woulda been much different. Our defensive line and our scoring is what's lacking. Now that being said, there's no way he's in the top 3 of US GK's at this moment.
The same Meola that watched several goals go by last weekend against DC? Wow. That's a stretch to say he belongs on first team. He's been awesome and I'll continue to support him on RBNY, but that's not even rational.
If Tony goes to the World cup (which is unlikely), we might as well call it a day. Conway is a horrendous keeper. We would get decimated every night.
Did you watch the game? Meola could have had 7 players in front of him and there wouldn't have been a change in the score...the three defenders didn't do jack. If you are gonna talk smack on Meola, at least acknowledge the several saves he made in that game.
I feel more comfortable with Meola than anybody but Keller, Hahnemann, Friedel or Howard... so that's saying something. But sending him to Germany is a bit of a stretch. But then again, it doesnt matter. Keller goes down and Howard (should) plays, Howard goes down, we're screwed anyway, regardless of who's there. Hahnemann has very few caps and has played with, like, none of the defenders that we're bringing along (like once with Hedjuk who shouldn't see the pitch, one half with Gibbs).
I'm not even gonna read this article because he shouldn't even be a first time player on RB let alone on the WC roster. It's ridiculous
Yeah because Tony has been so bad for us this year. Do you people even watch the games? Meola's the least of RBNY's problems, maybe the D shouldn't let other team walk in alone in the box. But you're right, he shouldn't be a first time player on RB, we'd be much better of with the great Zach Wells. As for Meola on the NT I wouldn't mind it, it's not like he would get any playing time anyway.
Howard hasn't played in how long? Honestly..the guy's losing a lot of skill I think, by just riding the bench.
Yeah, yanks abroad topic, but Howard is ruining his still young career by not demanding a transfer. He can easily start for at least 8 teams in the EPL, nevermind return to the MLS where the quality of play has definitly improved since he left (if only in the league and not on RBNY ) But in terms of Meola as a third keeper, I think everyone is missing the point here. The third keeper's slot isn't about, 'OK, if our first and second keeper gets injured during the tournament, who do I want in net'. Its a question of leadership. Arena's gonna assume he won't have to use a third keeper. So if faced between a young talented keeper and an old vetern who can provide leadership on the bench for the third slot, he'll choose Tony. And if anyone doubts me just remember we all had this same arguement in 2002 on Tony vs. Howard. And Tony was chosen to fill the role I have just mentioned above.
Agree with the last two posts. Point of information: on the BBC football "rumours" page today is one that Howard is to go to Everton on a season-long loan. Just what the doctor ordered IMHO. As things stand right now I'd have Marcus over Tim as the #2. Howard hardly gets a game and Hahnemann has been outstanding in a promotion season.
Definately. His leadership is an asset that not many players on the bubble have. And even if he had to play, I'd have no worries. The guy's a fighter. If Meola wasn't our goalie, I'd really want to see Howard back here on a loan.
Enough with the experience/leadership talk. We do not need to take up a spot on the bench for a cheerleader. Kasey and Reyna bring plenty of leadership to the team.
i really think that after WC that Howard should leave Man U. I bet any other EPL team would LOVE to have him.