Joshua "Josh" Gatt at Dundalk F.C. (Ireland)

Discussion in 'Yanks Abroad' started by trekker, Jan 29, 2010.

  1. ArsenalMetro

    ArsenalMetro Member+

    United States
    Aug 5, 2008
    Chicago, IL
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    Sorry, tried to say this but wasn't explicit enough: his stats were good in his limited time in 2018-19, but he hasn't played a match in 10 months (March 17, 2019). If he thinks he's going to get a deal in MLS or a similar league without proving that he's healthy and still has ability, he's delusional.
     
  2. bshredder

    bshredder BigSoccer Supporter

    Feb 23, 1999
    Club:
    Millwall FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #2402 bshredder, Jan 23, 2020
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    I am just completely winging it here with no inside info, but he seems like a great candidate for the Canadian Premier League. Lower level than MLS, there are a few teams not far from Michigan, it's something different, etc
     
  3. taylor

    taylor Member+

    Jun 9, 2000
    Fav team: FC CARL ZEISS JENA
    Club:
    --other--
    Nat'l Team:
    Germany
    So sad that we really lost like a generation of talent to injuries. Rubin was REALLY tearing it up at utrecht. A lot of others as well...

    The Supernatural Generation :(

    Jk was our hex bag...
     
  4. Bruce S

    Bruce S Member+

    Sep 10, 1999
    it's not clear they were anything special. They had potential but potential isn't realized talent. Every country deals with this, it's not just us.
     
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  5. taylor

    taylor Member+

    Jun 9, 2000
    Fav team: FC CARL ZEISS JENA
    Club:
    --other--
    Nat'l Team:
    Germany
    You obv. Never watched their games dude.
     
  6. Bruce S

    Bruce S Member+

    Sep 10, 1999
    Not only watched but I saw Rubin live. Did you?
     
  7. The Irish Rover

    The Irish Rover Member+

    Aug 1, 2010
    Dublin
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Ireland Republic
    #2407 The Irish Rover, Jan 23, 2020
    Last edited: Jan 23, 2020
    He'd better hurry up . . . and adjust his expectations then. You're only as good as your last game, and his last game was (checks Transfermarkt) a 15 minute cameo in March, after which he was dropped from the squad entirely.

    If he couldn't make it at an Austrian yo-yo side, what makes him think he's good enough for MLS in 2020?

    You can see his perspective - he's already 28, which is a bit old for the playing-yourself-back-to-the-majors route - but if he has any other option I'd be very pleasantly surprised
     
  8. butters59

    butters59 Member+

    Feb 22, 2013
    I have, they were mediocre at best.
     
  9. Balerion

    Balerion Member+

    Aug 5, 2006
    Roslindale, MA
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Gatt’s speed was electric and he was a constant threat. You could tell from his play and from a lot of the stuff he said in interviews, though, that he was a victim of very low level coaching coming up. I think he had a lot of coaches who told him to run fast and score goals. Gatt had technical and tactical roadblocks to reaching the biggest leagues.

    We still could have used him for the USMNT.

    The guys coming up now are 10 years younger and the overall tactical improvement across the cohort is palpable. I agree that increased exposure to top teams helps. It stood out to me that a kid of Gatt’s generation had never heard of Solskjær.
     
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  10. The Irish Rover

    The Irish Rover Member+

    Aug 1, 2010
    Dublin
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Ireland Republic
    A poor man's deAndre Yedlin in other words.

    From the very little I saw of him, his ceiling was the Championship mid-table, which would have given him about 200-250k a year after taxes and agents' fees. Doubt he made even 150k at his peak, and his wife's cancer treatment has probably wiped him out financially - if he's not actually underwater as a result. I'm glad I'm not in his shoes.

    Socialised medicine, the insurance variety anyway, does have something to recommend it after all.
     
  11. BostonRed

    BostonRed Member+

    Oct 9, 2011
    Somerville, MA
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Good news & bad news:





     
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  12. dougtee

    dougtee Member+

    Feb 7, 2007
    so depressing. at some point the body simply isnt willing. hopefully he can get fast tracked into coaching and stay involved with the game
     
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  13. The Irish Rover

    The Irish Rover Member+

    Aug 1, 2010
    Dublin
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Ireland Republic
    The good news: Dundalk are defending champions and one of the league's strongest sides in recent years.

    The bad news: it's the League of Ireland. A strong USL side would pay better. Play better too
     
  14. BostonRed

    BostonRed Member+

    Oct 9, 2011
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    New England Revolution
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    United States
  15. felloveranddidanadu

    Plymouth Argyle FC
    Dec 12, 2009
    Club:
    San Jose Frogs
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Google Ireland Premier League wage and it's not pretty. as of a few years ago, the top earner was on 44k euros. Most players supplement with part time jobs. Credit the guy with his determination, hopefully he can stay fit and find some form
     
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  16. teamitup76

    teamitup76 Member

    Mar 25, 2003
    CA
    Club:
    New York Red Bulls
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    United States
    BEYOND giving him credit. Dude has been through a LOT: his continual knee issues and his wife’s cancer. I’ve always rooted for Josh because he looked well on his way to being our NT right winger, but now I’m just rooting for him to play a healthy season! Go Gatt him, kid!
     
  17. The Irish Rover

    The Irish Rover Member+

    Aug 1, 2010
    Dublin
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Ireland Republic
    #2417 The Irish Rover, Jun 24, 2020
    Last edited: Jun 24, 2020
    I'm not. Sorry, but I'm not. At 29* (Jesus, how time flies) he's hit his ceiling and a short-term deal in the League of Ireland is the best he can get? He'll be lucky to be grossing 1,500 a month with (shared) accommodation. It's time to face reality and hang up those boots before choosing between getting his coaching certificates or heading to school.

    To be clear, I 100% agree about his character in the face of adversity, but he needs to find another outlet for that character. Memories last a lifetime, but so does arthritis.



    * He turns 29 at the end of August
     
  18. redball

    redball New Member

    Nov 27, 2010
    Apparently he has come back stronger and more solid physically than before. As for character, it takes a lot mentally as well as physically to come back after multiple injuries and rehab it perfectly. It will be interesting to see where that combination of determination, tactical talent, and speed can take him. Still rooting for him! If he isn't done, he isn't done!
     
  19. teamitup76

    teamitup76 Member

    Mar 25, 2003
    CA
    Club:
    New York Red Bulls
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    United States
    Well said!!!
     
  20. The Irish Rover

    The Irish Rover Member+

    Aug 1, 2010
    Dublin
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Ireland Republic
    If you're turning 29 and moving to the League of Ireland, then you are done.
     
  21. Rahbiefowlah

    Rahbiefowlah Member+

    Oct 22, 2001
    Las Vegas
    I would expect a little more good natured positivity from someone who needs to live up to his username. It’s not a high level but Josh Gatt is due a healthy serving of Irish luck.
     
  22. Winoman

    Winoman Drinkin' Wine Spo-De-O-De!

    Jul 26, 2000
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    ...and BigSoccer will do its part by bringing the blarney.
     
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  23. butters59

    butters59 Member+

    Feb 22, 2013
    Those Irish guys are honest though.
     
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  24. BostonRed

    BostonRed Member+

    Oct 9, 2011
    Somerville, MA
    Club:
    New England Revolution
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    United States
    Off the bench in a friendly:





     
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  25. Rahbiefowlah

    Rahbiefowlah Member+

    Oct 22, 2001
    Las Vegas
    Lookin to Get Lucky: Josh Gatt at Dundalk FC
     

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