Ode (Thompson) to United?

Discussion in 'D.C. United' started by SourCream&OnionUtd, Jun 3, 2003.

  1. SourCream&OnionUtd

    Nov 19, 1998
    Anyone have any information on this Belgian-based Nigerian striker's possible move to the States?
     
  2. owendylan

    owendylan Member

    May 30, 2001
    Virginia
    Club:
    DC United
    All I could find was he played(s) at Anderlecht and scored no goals in 2001/2002. He was born in 1980 and according to one site his contract doesn't expire until 2005. He's 6'2" and weighs 182lbs. The season before he was with Westerlo for half a season and scored 3 goals. The season before that 2000\2001 he started out with Harelbeke and scored 12 goals before moving on to Ghent were he didn't score. He also didn't score in either Uefa or Champions League play. For the 2002/2003 season he was loaned to La Louvière (another Belgian club) which only won 6 games last season (so he'd fit right in). La Louvière didn't show his name on the roster but I couldn't find an official site for the team.
     
  3. chayes

    chayes New Member

    Feb 29, 2000
    Raleigh, NC
    Re: Re: Ode (Thompson) to United?


    PERFECT! Hudson better sign him now!
     
  4. michael greene

    Oct 31, 2002
    Re: Re: Ode (Thompson) to United?

    Fixed your post. :)
     
  5. GoDC

    GoDC Member

    Nov 23, 1999
    Hamilton, VA
    Re: Re: Re: Ode (Thompson) to United?

    Now that was funny!!!
     
  6. michael greene

    Oct 31, 2002
    It's even funnier when you consider I stand 5'3" and go about 140 myself.......
     
  7. albionroad

    albionroad Member

    Aug 26, 2002
    Washington, DC
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Are you busy saturday? ;)
     
  8. Th4119

    Th4119 Member+

    Jul 26, 2001
    Annandale, VA
    I think Abe Thompson should be looked at eventually too.
     
  9. michael greene

    Oct 31, 2002
    At this point, I'd look at Abe Lincoln. :)

    Seriously, considering the salary structure and the utter lack of international respect for MLS, this guy reflects the caliber of international player we are likely to get at this point. Furthermore, MLS has improved to the point that it is ridiculous to think a player like this can come in and tear up the league, so we are still sunk, even if we get him or some other stiff who can't hack it in a low Euro league.

    IMHO.
     
  10. chayes

    chayes New Member

    Feb 29, 2000
    Raleigh, NC
    At least he's over 6 feet tall... :)
     
  11. greatscott

    greatscott Member+

    Dec 21, 2002
    Richmond
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    nope, this guy was about a week ago. He was blown off with Goff's new reports.
     
  12. SourCream&OnionUtd

    Nov 19, 1998
    i beg to differ

    Goff said United are still interested in a Nigerian striker who is playing in Europe. I believe Thompson is out of contract, and I understand United have already made an offer for him.
     
  13. DCAustinite

    DCAustinite New Member

    Jan 14, 2003
    NE DC in my heart -
    Club:
    DC United
    Don't forget Abe Vigoda. LA has the 'little fish', we could have the 'Old Fish'.
     

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