Mulrooney to Spain MLS Confidential says that two Spanish clubs, including Sevilla, are checking Richard Mulrooney out. It also said his contract expires at the end of the season and he has desires to go abroad.
The Spanish league would be a great fit for Mulrooney, but he would have some tough competition @ Sevilla in the form of Torrado. I'd love to see it, though. Mulrooney is quick, has a very good first touch on the ball, reads the game very, very well, and works his tail off for his teammates. IMO, he has a better offensive upside than either Pablo or Armas, and if he does get regular PT in the pressure-packed environment of Spain - particularly Sevilla - it will only make him a better player. I've said it before, but it is worth repeating. SJ was the best team in MLS again last year, and very well could have made a run at a repeat championship, right up to the point where Mulrooney got hurt. After that, things went down-hill in a hurry. There is a strong case to be made that for all the hype Landon (deservedly) gets for the Quakes, the quiet MVP of that team is Richard Mulrooney.
I think alot of it depends upon the Seville, gaining a Uefa cup birth next season. All they have todo is win out and they are in. He would definatly like Seville though nice city.
I like Mulrooney, but Torrado is a better player. But Sevilla might use both of them, as using two holding midfielders is pretty normal in Europe, though usually one of them has a littlle more offensive bent than either Mulrooney or Torrado. Or Mulrooney may not play all the time.
I'll second your assertion. Mulrooney isn't flashy. He doesn't make headlines. What he does do is work his tail off all game. With him playing behind Ekelund, he makes Ronnie look like an All-Star. Without Mulrooney, Ekelund is just average at best. If you were to track the game, you'd see Mulrooney with a touch like every 3-4 times. He doesn't usually dribble much, so you don't realize what a profound impact he's making on the game...
Re: Mulrooney to Spain None of the Spanish papers that I read have said anything about this. Sevilla are working for Colsa and Carlos Dominguez. Anyway, what kind of player is Mulroony? From what I read here it seems like he is a defensive mid. Not really what we need. We need a left mid and a offensive midfielder.
Re: Re: Mulrooney to Spain First, thanks flamingantichimp. Juanele, yes, he's a DMid. I also think it is strange that Sevilla would be looking at a player in position that they are actually very strong. But supposedly there is a second team checking him out as well. As for whether or not the Spanish papers are reporting anything, well, they are after all Spanish papers. I mean, I love the country, but soccer transfer rumors in Spain are not quite as reliable as the National Enquirer. We'll see...
Does Seville need a right back? Remember, Mulrooney got a quick look at that slot from Bruce, and I thought he looked pretty good.
Mulrooney to Spain Ive never heard anything about Mulrooney from people in MLS that wasnt practicly gushing with praise.
Just for the sake of argument: Richard Mulrooney is IMO a great example of the advancement of American soccer. He is generally well respected.... one of those folks that a lot of people call "underrated" (so how underrated can he be?) He is just at the margin of the National team--last man cut. When people talk about who our best players are, almost no one mentions Mulrooney. And yet, it seems very clear (to me at least) that he is right now a better player in almost every respect, than John Harkes (our "Capatain for Life" from just one generation ago) ever was at any point of his career.
Uh, I like Mulrooney and all. And I've never been as big a fan of Harkes as some, but let's just refresh our collective memories a moment (condensed from MLSnet). Now, obviously the MLS is better today than 96 and 97, but still... Harkes played in the 90 and 94 World Cups (and booted from '98), was Co-MVP of the Copa America Tourney (1995), participated in the FIFA World All-Star game (1996), captained D.C. United to MLS Cup Championships (96 and 97) and U.S. Open Cup title (96.) Played 8 seasons in England's top leagues. Led Sheffield Wed. to the English League Cup title (91) and scored the EPL Goal of the Year. Played in the UEFA Cup with S Wed (92). Also played for West Ham, Nottingham Forest (99), and Derby County.
Shures- You need to read up on Harkes and his accomplishments...Mulrooney is no where near that yet.. Funny how the older guys- who acheived a lot overseas, Nats (Harkes, Moore, and YES even Lalas) are now being discounted....let's remember our history folks...these guys were studs in their prime- and played as levels as high as any Yanks Abroad ever (obviously, some primes lasted longer than others-g)....
La Liga struggler Rayo had a loan request turned down by Yallop this preseason. So Richard is on few clubs watching list.
No. The whole defensive line is pretty darn good, among the top (if not the top) in the league. Also, even without Torrado, the defensive mid position in Sevilla is very competitive. All in all, the Mulrooney to Sevilla rumor doesn't make sense to me.
Could it have something to do with marketing? Not that Mulrooney is that popular of a player. I suppose Mulrooney could also play a regular midfield position, but I have a feeling there is another underlying factor we are missing. Maybe a coach, assistant coach conenction? Maybe he played in a game where he impressed? You are correct, though, at the base level this deal doesn't make a whole lot of sense.
Mulrooney to Spain Position: Midfielder Height: 5-9 Weight: 160 Born: November 3, 1976 in Memphis, TN Hometown: Memphis, TN Citizenship: USA http://www.sjearthquakes.com/the_team/richmulrooney.htm Mulrowney would have work permit issues as well...wouldn't he?
There have been some rumors that Sevilla might move Torrado. see link http://www.planetfootball.com/article.asp?id=149739&Title=Sevilla+reveal+Torrado+bids
Re: Mulrooney to Spain For the 1723rd time...work permits, as you're alluding to here, ONLY apply in Britain, and are part of British law. That's separate from FIFA or any of the British FAs. In other nations, you can get a WP so long as you're not an undesirable alien, like a drug dealer or something. In Holland, I think there's a minimum salary for foreigners.
Re: Re: Mulrooney to Spain Gooc call Superdave. Minimum salary for Non-Euros is $388,000 and rising with the Euro. With money too tight to mention in most teams, you better be pretty special to get that chunk now.