Charlton: Myhre, Spector, Sorondo, Hreidarsson, Powell, Kishishev, Holland, Hughes, Thomas, M, Bent, D, Bent Subs: Andersen, Euell, Ambrose, Sankofa, Bothroyd
Audio for anyone who can't find it: http://www.bbc.co.uk/london/content/articles/2005/10/12/live_commentaries_feature.shtml
Pompey died in Egypt around MML years ago .... I'm pretty sure his remains are nowhere near Portsmouth. Oh you meant the nickname for Portsmouth
This came right after the radio color guy was saying that Spector didn't look very good the other day, and wasn't looking good today (erratic defending and not finding teammates with his passes), and that it was maybe time for Charlton to give a look to some of the "homegrown talent."
I know Spector hasn't been a world-beater, but isn't this a case of throwing the loan guy under the bus? He's played decent for a young defender in his situation, where he has no clue from day to day where he will be playing, or if he will be playing. The central defenders for Charlton have been horrendous this year, and from what I have watched, the midfield is pretty shady as well.
Broken collarbones and separated shoulders can be fine in 3 weeks. Not saying that this is going to keep a spot for Spector (which he was trying to win) but this in and of itself shouldnt' keep him from Germany.
I'm just thinking that Bruce may be looking for anything to justify taking the "experience" of Hejduk over the talent of Spector, and injury concerns seems like a good reason to me.
I agree with this-- JS suddenly going the full 90 in every remaining match might have been putting some pressure on Bruce. This makes it easier for him to settle on the Surfer, despite his recent dip in form.
Don't tell FC Tallavana, as he won't believe it. Bottom line, Spector has had a mixed season in terms of performance, whatever the reason. He may still be a great defender for the USMNT, but that remains to be seen over the next couple of years. For this cycle, well if he isn't too badly injured, I would take him because of his versatility and the fact that Hejduk may be done. But I doubt Arena will.
If Man U loan him out next season, I would like for it to be in a situation where he could play centrally. I think that is where his future is for both club and country.
I go back and forth on that-- I wonder if a Defensive Midfield slot (or a more two-way Holding Mid) might be better suited for his skills. In any event, I would not mind, at all, seeing the US develop center backs with Jon's ball skills. It would be a tremendous up-grade in our offense if our defenders could make good passes from the back.