Martino & Marshall partying with United

Discussion in 'Columbus Crew' started by Celticbhoy14, Jul 6, 2005.

  1. Celticbhoy14

    Celticbhoy14 New Member

    May 30, 2003
    It depends
    I seem to think I've seen this somewhere among the many threads - that is, Martino partying with the opposition...worse yet, after a loss...

    Martino and Marshall were seen tossing at the Hilton on Capitol Square with Harkesy and Novak, in addition to other United players Saturday night. They were the only Crew players there.

    Am I missing something..?

    D.C.?

    I thought these guys were all on the same page, sticking together..?

    Am I overly sensitive, or should these guys be hanging among themselves, getting a chip on their shoulder for all of the stick they're taking, and then taking it out of the opposition..?
     
  2. The Greatest

    The Greatest New Member

    Jan 19, 2005
    Ohio
    I was hoping you had a picture (photgraphic proof).

    I have a hard time believing Marshall was out after the game, but I can definately see Martino there.
     
  3. scaryice

    scaryice Member

    Jan 25, 2001
    Doesn't mean they can't be friends. I know the American guys in England hang out with each other.
     
  4. writered21

    writered21 Member+

    Jul 14, 2001
    Middle of the Road
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    This is not really that unusual. It's not completely uncommon for opposing players to appear at the DCU post-game parties.
     
  5. voros

    voros Member

    Jun 7, 2002
    Parts Unknown
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    What exactly do you want? Purification through Self-flagellation?

    Martino likely has friends on DC United from the youth National Teams and UVa (Eskandarian and Kenny Arena), are you saying he can't hang out with them after the game when they're in town? If this is what we start demanding of our soccer players (regulating who they associate with on their free time), how attractive do you think it's going to be to become one?

    A year ago (I'm not sure it still happens now), when the Metrostars would visit the Fire, Mike Magee would be staying under the same roof as two of the Fire's players. Should Mapp and Capano slept in their cars when Magee was in town?
     
  6. Ch(Elsey)

    Ch(Elsey) Member+

    Columbus Crew
    United States
    May 2, 2003
    Green, Ohio
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I'm glad atleast Martino had fun after that sh**y performance of his :rolleyes:
     
  7. The Greatest

    The Greatest New Member

    Jan 19, 2005
    Ohio
    I heard Martino was pissed cause Freddy was drinking more than him and showing him up.
     
  8. OU9601

    OU9601 Member

    Jul 12, 2003
    Lancaster, Ohio

    How 'bout at least staying around long enough after the game to explain why your play makes fans long for the days of Mike Duhaney and Jeff Matteo.

    Nobody's saying anybody shouldn't be able to enjoy their free time -- the problem, specifically with Martino, is that all he seems to get noticed for is his down-town activities -- bbq, hackey-sack, and practicing his guitar with all his free time since he's not bothered by those silly Gold Cup callups...and the fact he's got the same number of goals this season as I do (although he's one-up on me in assists).

    Of course, if he spent most of the night talking to Harkes, I'm all for it.
     
  9. Raoul

    Raoul New Member

    Sep 19, 1999
    Downtown Dublin
    If they got some playing pointers it's great. I might believe KMart could learn 2-200 things on the game from either Harksey or Novack. If they learn to play with their intensity - they would be all stars. Talent is only half the requirement...
     
  10. Zak

    Zak Member

    Feb 18, 2002
    Massive Club
    If you think the main topic of the evening was anything other than Andrulis you're incredibly naive.
     
  11. fidlerre

    fidlerre Member+

    Oct 10, 2000
    Central Ohio
    Who gives a $hit who they were hanging out with after the game.

    Granted it'd be nice if Martino would ever stick around after the game to talk to the media, but I've learned to not expect it. Marshall was around for a few minutes but he isn't the most talkative fella around...
     
  12. Zak

    Zak Member

    Feb 18, 2002
    Massive Club
    This is a microcosm of life, in theory Martino should've been in the locker room doing and interview owning up for two poor fouls, then should've probably went home and had a quiet night in. However, in practice we all know that this isn't very realistic. Pro athletes for the most part go out after every match, and often with opponents. As I say it's a matter of theory and practice, something life teaches you everyday.
     
  13. Brook

    Brook BigSoccer Supporter

    Sep 13, 2001
    Cleveland
    Club:
    Chelsea FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    John Harkes? Our next manager?
     
  14. The Greatest

    The Greatest New Member

    Jan 19, 2005
    Ohio
    The bigger question is, was Zak there as well?

    Damn, I thought my Freddy drinking joke was good, but I'm yet to receive any rep for it yet. I thought at least it would get some neg rep from the United faithful.
     
  15. Onionsack

    Onionsack BigSoccer Yellow Card

    Jul 21, 2003
    New York City
    Club:
    FC Girondins de Bordeaux
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Of course not. Sipp and Craig could have simply slept in the the far east wing at Magee Mansion, that would have been enough distance.
     
  16. crewrogue

    crewrogue New Member

    Oct 4, 2002
    Ohio
    What time did this supposedly occur. Martino, Harkes, Presthus and Kelly were all at Club 185 at approximately 11:30 pm Saturday night. Fid is right, Martino never stays around after a game. Marshall stayed around plenty long enough to be interviewed, but the media pretty much left him alone.

    Walt
     
  17. Warzycha

    Warzycha Member

    Apr 22, 2002
    Denver, CO
    This post is pretty funny. These guys are out drinking ALL the time. Which is fine, they can do what they want, but it is very entertaining to watch them strut their stuff. Chad Marshall is out plenty, someone earlier doubted he'd be out drinking much. They usually think they are such hot $hit, but for the most part, they hang out with some pretty ugly girls. The sad thing is that Martino seems to be much more worried about how ugly (and thus cool) his cowboy plaid shirts and beard are, rather than the fact that all his potential and promise is going down the tube. If you happen to know someone hanging out in their posse on a given night and go over to say hello, most of the players will completely ignore you as if you aren't worth their time. I guess when you are in last place in your conference, you have the right to be too cool for school. On another note, it is not uncommon at all for players of opposing teams to hang out after matches. Since year 1, it has been commonplace.
     
  18. Foosinho

    Foosinho New Member

    Jan 11, 1999
    New Albany, OH
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I'd be down with that.
     
  19. Ricky_DCU

    Ricky_DCU New Member

    Feb 1, 2001
    Somerville, MA
    I wouldn't expect any neg rep from DC fans for making Freddy drinking jokes. Check out this Barra Brava banner:

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  20. myshap

    myshap Member

    Jun 19, 2002
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    I couldn't give a ******** about what players do off the field. It's their ********ing business.

    On the pitch is all anyone on here should be talking about.
     
  21. Zak

    Zak Member

    Feb 18, 2002
    Massive Club
    So you don't feel that it has any affect whatsoever as to what happens on the field?
     
  22. Placid Casual

    Placid Casual Member+

    Apr 2, 2004
    Bentley's Roof
    So going drinking on a Friday night is contributes to a good performance does it?

    Certainly working so far.
     
  23. voros

    voros Member

    Jun 7, 2002
    Parts Unknown
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    a) Is there any evidence this does?
    b) What difference does it make whether it's because the player's partying too much, or lacks ability? It's up to the player to do something about it, and it's up to the Crew to replace him with someone better if they have him.
     
  24. myshap

    myshap Member

    Jun 19, 2002
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Exactly.
     
  25. Placid Casual

    Placid Casual Member+

    Apr 2, 2004
    Bentley's Roof
    1) Is there any evidence it doesnt affect performance. It certainly impairs driving ability the next day.
    2)Thats the problem, we dont have anyone better.
     

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