Ram Tough! Zak Whitbread at Derby County

Discussion in 'Yanks Abroad' started by bungadiri, Aug 5, 2012.

  1. m vann

    m vann Moderator
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    Colorado Rapids, Celtic FC, & Louisville City
    Sep 10, 2002
    Denver, CO
    Club:
    Celtic FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  2. keller4president

    Jan 5, 2006
    Zak is now a free agent. Any interest from MLS?
     
  3. OWN(yewu)ED

    OWN(yewu)ED Member+

    Club: Venezia F.C.
    May 26, 2006
    chico, CA
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    he seems like an england lifer, he will keep on kicking into league 2 before MLS id think.
     
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  4. Howard the Drake

    Feb 27, 2010
    he hasn't lived in the US since he was two and doesn't have American family. it probably isn't really that appealing to him on its own. from mls standpoint, he's an oft-injured Championship/League One player. some of those type signings have been successful in the league but if you take away a few YNT appearances over a decade ago no one is really speculating.
     
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  5. freisland

    freisland Member+

    Jan 31, 2001
    While Zak would never be mistaken for Stu Holden on the ball, he was a very decent prospect. Seems like injuries got the best of him.
     
  6. Hararea

    Hararea Member+

    Jan 21, 2005
  7. m vann

    m vann Moderator
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    Colorado Rapids, Celtic FC, & Louisville City
    Sep 10, 2002
    Denver, CO
    Club:
    Celtic FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  8. Balerion

    Balerion Member+

    Aug 5, 2006
    Roslindale, MA
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I had been predicting for a while that the Revs would go after Heath Pearce, since he's the sort of signing that fits their MO. I guess I picked the wrong broken-down 30-something Euro-based defender!
     
  9. LouisianaViking07/09

    Aug 15, 2009
    Must be the scent of years playing in England, cause otherwise who in MLS would want him?
     
  10. Brotheryoungbuck

    Jan 24, 2015
    parts unknown
    I'm not certain he will be a starter.
     
  11. bshredder

    bshredder BigSoccer Supporter

    Feb 23, 1999
    Club:
    Millwall FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    That long list of injuries should be a huge concern
     
  12. Brotheryoungbuck

    Jan 24, 2015
    parts unknown
    Some one on the MLS reddit had pointed out how it's probably not the best that a guy with a history of leg injuries probably shouldn't be joining a team that plays on turf.
     
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  13. bshredder

    bshredder BigSoccer Supporter

    Feb 23, 1999
    Club:
    Millwall FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    The percentage of games he misses every year is staggering. He has some talent, no question, but he better be willing to take a huge pay cut to make it make sense
     
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  14. Brotheryoungbuck

    Jan 24, 2015
    parts unknown
    Well, Revolution are the kings of making good players take a wage less than what they deserve. But unless he's desperate for a job, I don't know why he would leave home for a subpar wage.
     
  15. aarond23

    aarond23 Member+

    Feb 24, 2006
    Indianapolis
    Club:
    Fulham FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I'm not a Revs fan, not that I dislike them, but I wouldnt get too excited the guy is hurt more often then he plays which has been the only real reason I've followed/commented on this thread, his injury history is amazing and then one day all the sudden he's playing somewhere. Its entertaining.
     
  16. keller4president

    Jan 5, 2006
    So this is how it ends? Not with a bang, but a whimper.

    Someone will come calling in next few months when their defender gets injured. Might be League One though.
     
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  17. LouisianaViking07/09

    Aug 15, 2009
    I believe you're right
     
  18. Dave Marino-Nachison

    Jun 9, 1999
    Various reports have him recently turning down an offer from third-tier Blackpool.
     
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  19. freisland

    freisland Member+

    Jan 31, 2001
    Time for a new title? May I humbly suggest:

    Cast your Whitbread on the water, after many days will you ever find it again? Zak in the wilderness.

    What it lacks it brevity it more than makes up in pretension!
     
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  20. Dave Marino-Nachison

    Jun 9, 1999
    Various reports now have him training and/or on trial at third-division Shrewsbury Town.
     
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  21. Balerion

    Balerion Member+

    Aug 5, 2006
    Roslindale, MA
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Signed a contract up to January:

    http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/34551130


    Taming of the Shrew: Whitbread at Shrewsbury Town
     
  22. keller4president

    Jan 5, 2006
    The Shrewd Centerback: Whitbread at Shrewsbury Town
     
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