Luis Angel Landin Thread

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  1. truthandlife

    truthandlife Member

    Jul 28, 2003
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Re: Luis Angel Landin Player Thread


    If we are paying him way more than any other player on the squad, he better come in fit and not fat. I am not talking about game day fit but fit enough where you can't see his fat belly come over his shorts.
     
  2. metroag

    metroag Da Bomb Diggity

    Mar 2, 2006
    La hacienda
    Re: Luis Angel Landin Player Thread

    I can guarantee the Sounders are not sitting around getting fat-I read some thing about them starting weight training this week.
     
  3. *rey*

    *rey* Member+

    Feb 22, 2006
    Houston
    Re: Luis Angel Landin Player Thread

    seriously? is that what we've become, obssessing over 1 players weight.

    we didn't lose MLS Cup because of Landin's weight and frankly he's been the same size since the tailend of his Morelia stint. peeps that's his body type. he ain't going to show up to camp Stuart Holden size no matter what he eats the rest of this off-season. look at Ching and all the grief he gets from Stuie about being fat. Ching's not fat, he's just thick.

    how come no one ever brings up the fact that Brad Davis needed to be subbed at the 65th minute for most of the season because he was tired? how come no is 'Brad Davis too Fat' threads.

    as far as the money, if we're going to btch about a standard wage in the rest of the world then i prefer the Dynamo don't go after anyone else outside the US. we should have $30,000 players all around. yipee!!!!

    link? :D

    it may be a couple of yahoos getting together to shoot the sht and run some laps, but an organized team training session the week of Christmas for players in their off-season?
     
  4. truthandlife

    truthandlife Member

    Jul 28, 2003
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Re: Luis Angel Landin Player Thread

    All fitness shows is commitment. Landin came here not looking very committed to the team as far as fitness is concerned. He had a lot of weeks last year to get fit and he looked like a slug and ran like one too. Everyone of the Dynamo players are working out in the off season. They take a break but they come in reasonably fit.

    MLS is not like any other league in the world. You don't just throw the DP money around like it is no big deal. You have to have everything lined up correctly. Remember, you only have 1 and the Dynamo have used it on Landin. Frankly, last year was wasted money and a wasted slot.

    Love to know what DP came in "fat" and out of shape to their pre-season. I am rooting for the guy to have breakout year but if he comes in "fat" and out of shape it will show his commitment to this team and I am sure Dom will put him on the first plane home as soon his contract is up.
     
  5. *rey*

    *rey* Member+

    Feb 22, 2006
    Houston
    Re: Luis Angel Landin Player Thread


    #1 are we sure every Dynamo player is working out?

    #2 how do we know that Landin is not working out and taking his break this week?

    look, i agree that Landin needs to bring it next year. i'm just saying that we're taking it overboard and using Landin as a scapegoat for all of our troubles. what should we do? take turns following him around to see what he eats and if he's working out. why don't we do the same for Ryan Cochrane? should we start a thread that Cochrane needs to get off the bench because of what he's making?
     
  6. truthandlife

    truthandlife Member

    Jul 28, 2003
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Re: Luis Angel Landin Player Thread

    No, I am with you. A lot of guys have taken off and will be starting right back up getting in some kind of conditioning after Christmas.

    I just think Landin is going to be under the microscope this year for the effort and level of conditioning he was in last year.

    I hope the guy comes in injury free, fit and ready to play mentally. It will definitely be his time to shine.
     
  7. nobius

    nobius BigSoccer Supporter

    Jan 3, 2006
    Houston, Texas
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: Luis Angel Landin Player Thread

    Funny you mention Cochrane considering he was the scapegoat for this board during much of 2007.

    I think I remember the main whipping order right: Gray > Cerritos > Moreno > Cochrane > Caig > Landin

    It is what it is.
     
  8. cougarclaws

    cougarclaws Member

    May 8, 2006
    Lucky's Pub
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: Luis Angel Landin Player Thread

    uhhh yeah.. I'm on the same regimen :D
     
  9. metroag

    metroag Da Bomb Diggity

    Mar 2, 2006
    La hacienda
  10. dadcoachref

    dadcoachref BigSoccer Supporter

    Apr 30, 2007
    Crosby
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: Luis Angel Landin Player Thread

    WB should be in there between TC and LAL :p
     
  11. Blu N Houston

    Blu N Houston Member

    Apr 8, 2005
    In your head!
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: Luis Angel Landin Player Thread

    I fogot to add my smiley cara, so don't take it soooo hard man :D


    As far as Landin the free pass is over with, it's time for him to produce.
    He like many others think they can waltz up in the MLS and run it.
    Year two should be make it or break it.
    Either chet, or get off the pot!
     
  12. Blu N Houston

    Blu N Houston Member

    Apr 8, 2005
    In your head!
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: Luis Angel Landin Player Thread

    Gray > Cerritos > Moreno > Cochrane > Caig > O'BURRO> Landin
     
  13. truthandlife

    truthandlife Member

    Jul 28, 2003
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
  14. *rey*

    *rey* Member+

    Feb 22, 2006
    Houston
    Re: Luis Angel Landin Player Thread

    sorry about that, but hey its beats working right. but that's 10 Seattle players, where's the rest? and i wonder which 10 it is? starters or the guys at the end of the bench trying to earn a spot/kiss ass.

    agree 100%. not only Landin but everybody else in orange. with no CCL quarterfinals or CCL group play this year. we should all be demanding a US Open Cup at minimum!!! 2010 is a no-excuses year.
     
  15. nobius

    nobius BigSoccer Supporter

    Jan 3, 2006
    Houston, Texas
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: Luis Angel Landin Player Thread

    The Dynamo better go all out to win the Open Cup this year.
     
  16. Blu N Houston

    Blu N Houston Member

    Apr 8, 2005
    In your head!
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: Luis Angel Landin Player Thread

    Or the tag line might have to change. :D
     
  17. Westside Cosmo

    Westside Cosmo Member+

    Oct 4, 2007
    H-Town
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: Luis Angel Landin Player Thread

    Because he tied for the league lead in assists and had 5 goals. I can overlook some fitness issues for production like that.

    Landin hasn't given us any reason to overlook his conditioning, especially since every media guy brought it up as an excuse for his lack of production.

    I'm not down on him yet, but if that salary figure is anywhere near correct AND he comes back in marginal shape, he will go down as the worst DP signing in MLS history.
     
  18. metroag

    metroag Da Bomb Diggity

    Mar 2, 2006
    La hacienda
    Re: Luis Angel Landin Player Thread

    his backflip alone on the tap in will always give him a leg up on Denilson, who title as worst DP in league history is pretty well assured.

    and although not a DP at the time, he was paid like it-honorable mention as worst DP (who really wasn't one) goes to Lothar Mattaus
     
  19. STH Bryan redded

    STH Bryan redded Red Card

    Oct 28, 2009
    Houston, Texas
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: Luis Angel Landin Player Thread

    Please, oh Please, get rid of Landin NOW!
     
  20. nbrooks503

    nbrooks503 Previously Held @Dynamo Hostage From 2008-2019

    Jun 1, 2008
    Disgruntled Former STH - Fairweather Bandwaggoner
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: Luis Angel Landin Player Thread


    Seen at a Dynamo Charities event:

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  21. DonJuego

    DonJuego Member+

    Aug 19, 2005
    Austin, TX
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: Luis Angel Landin Player Thread

    Most all sports, including footy, now expect year-round fitness from the professionals. Gone are the days of letting yourself go during the off-season and then getting into shape during camp.

    If Landin shows up in worse shape than he ended last season I would not be surprised to see Kinnear get rid him before the season starts. Don't pro contracts include provisions requiring the player to maintain fitness?

    On his "size", while I generally agree with the King that Landin is a big guy, his playing weight is listed at 165. He was carrying 180+ last season. I can't see him being himself unless he gets it down to at least 170.
     
  22. TX Bill

    TX Bill Member+

    Apr 3, 2006
    Sugar Land TX
    Club:
    Everton FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: Luis Angel Landin Player Thread

    This in a nutshell.
     
  23. *rey*

    *rey* Member+

    Feb 22, 2006
    Houston
    Re: Luis Angel Landin Player Thread

    its no bobbyboswell.com, but its actually very thought out and well written:

    http://www.impre.com/rumbo/deportes/2010/2/12/luis-landin-el-dynamo-y-el-tri-172960-1.html

    ingles:

    "on occasion we're working 2 a days to enter the season fit and we're being asked for maximum effort. now i know why this team is always one of the best as we're asked to work very hard."
     
  24. brahmafutbol

    brahmafutbol Member+

    Jan 29, 2006
    East Bernard, Texas
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: Luis Angel Landin Player Thread

    I read that too. Somewhere I read it was his second column, I was trying to find his first. Maybe I just dreamed it, anyhow it is a weekly column, so we'll look for one next week.

    I wish Landín would be a member on MD....
     
  25. TeXSolari

    TeXSolari New Member

    Oct 22, 2008
    Galveston
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo

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