Spector to Hibernian

Discussion in 'Yanks Abroad' started by Kool Herc, Aug 1, 2011.

  1. thedukeofsoccer

    thedukeofsoccer Member+

    Jul 11, 2004
    Wussconsin
    Club:
    AFC Ajax
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    You also included Evans and omitted Rosenberry, who'll be at camp. I think that's all he was saying.

    But at rb, I do think Rosenberry is better than Spector, or at least will be with little more experience. He's smoother, a more instinctual defender, and at this point I'd say a better athlete. Spector can cross, but I'd also point out that Rosenberry shapes a ball better.

    Still, I agree Spector should be in camp, for both the experience factor ahead of do or die qualifiers, and versatility. Spector can also double as a d-mid and cb. Those are areas where we need help. So I think he might be a better bet for next camp.
     
  2. LouisianaViking07/09

    Aug 15, 2009
    Spector was at United so he had def much more competition there then say Reyna did (but I'm not too familiar with his club career beyond wikipedia). I didn't mean to knock him only that Spector had achieved more club experience in Europe by age 30 then most Americans I can think of. Perhaps if Bradley had stayed in Europe, he might have that title or even Jozy.
     
  3. ebbro

    ebbro Member+

    Jun 10, 2005
    Spector's competition for playing time often got injured, giving him playing time. The joke was his mom used voodoo on those players.
     
  4. mattjo

    mattjo Member+

    Feb 3, 2001
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Spector played for three games for Man United. Reyna played for 26 when Leverkusen was relevant. Leverkusen was not Manchester United, but they were a Champions League club the year Reyna was signed. Reyna transferred to another Bundelsiga club where he became the first American captain of a top European league club. Despite being a smaller club, he actually guided them to qualify for UEFA Cup competition. Then there is who played more in European competitions. You seem to keep changing the emphasis of the post. First, it was nobody has been in Europe like Spector. Then it was nobody played that much or somebody else was injured so it doesn't count. Now it is nobody started at a club like Man U.
     
  5. Gamecock14

    Gamecock14 Member+

    May 27, 2010
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    That hip injury in 08 was career altering and he still had a very solid career.
     
  6. deuteronomy

    deuteronomy Member+

    Angkor Siem Reap FC
    United States
    Aug 12, 2008
    at the pitch
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    Siem Reap Angkor FC
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    United States
  7. LouisianaViking07/09

    Aug 15, 2009
  8. Sebsasour

    Sebsasour Member+

    New Mexico United
    May 26, 2012
    Albuquerque NM
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
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    United States
  9. LouisianaViking07/09

    Aug 15, 2009
    so how's he doing in Orlando?
     
  10. keller4president

    Jan 5, 2006
    Spector is now a free agent that his Orlando option was declined. Any chance he goes back to Europe?
     
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  11. LouisianaViking07/09

    Aug 15, 2009
    probably should have stayed in England.
     
  12. chad

    chad Member+

    Jun 24, 1999
    Manhattan Beach
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    He couldn't be worse than Lichsteiner at Arsenal!
     
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  13. The Foo Fighter

    The Foo Fighter Member+

    Mar 15, 2011
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Normally I would take the bate, but I think you're not wrong here.

    One of the worst players I have ever seen wear the Arsenal shirt.
     
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  14. LouisianaViking07/09

    Aug 15, 2009
    is he really that horrid?
     
  15. The Foo Fighter

    The Foo Fighter Member+

    Mar 15, 2011
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Ya.

    When we played Liverpool yesterday it would have been better to play a man down. He spends more time on the ground and bitching at the ref than he does defending.

    It's actually remarkable how the prem has made him look like a complete and total geriatric.
     
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  16. wixson7

    wixson7 Member+

    May 12, 2009
    boulder
    Nice thread bump.
     
  17. superdave

    superdave Member+

    Jul 14, 1999
    VB, VA
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Yes
     
  18. Skevin

    Skevin Member+

    Aug 9, 2009
    Colorado
    Club:
    Aston Villa FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Czechia
    I think he will get picked up by another MLS team, but it will be at a lower salary
     
  19. LouisianaViking07/09

    Aug 15, 2009
    *facetiming Birmingham City* Do you guys need Spector back?
     
  20. keller4president

    Jan 5, 2006
  21. LouisianaViking07/09

    Aug 15, 2009
  22. Real Corona

    Real Corona Member+

    Jan 19, 2008
    Colorado
    Club:
    FC Metalist Kharkiv
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Jonathan Spector’s career has been a joy of Yanks Abroadology to follow. Can only hope the journey continues
     
  23. Bruce S

    Bruce S Member+

    Sep 10, 1999
    Barca decided at the last minute to go with someone else.
     
  24. butters59

    butters59 Member+

    Feb 22, 2013
    Sancho?
     
  25. keller4president

    Jan 5, 2006
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