Beckham & L A Galaxy - The Punters Lounge

steve1966 · 13-07-2007, 22:36

I think that potentially in the US soccer could be as big as everywhere else in the world

David Beckham

What utter rubbish but then I guess he has to say that. How many times have American clubs bought overseas players in the hope it kick starts football ( sorry soccer ) in their country.

Basketball, Gridiron, Baseball and Ice Hockey will always be one step ahead...........

Darren · 13-07-2007, 22:42

Been sick of listening to this story on Sky Sports News past couple of days.

BREAKING NEWS: Beckams flight to US delayed by an hour.

Thanks. Now what about the real footy stories.

Came to admire Beckham more after the NI - England game at Windsor, but this is way OTT. Even for Sky.

Reporter: So David why did you join LA Galaxy

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. I wonder. 125 million reasons why!

Carl · 13-07-2007, 22:43

I was talking about htis today with my old man and Ive said it before on here, even before all this media crap with Becks -The USA could potentially be the best nation on the planet for football/soccer.

ICan imagine them in the next 10 years having the type of squad to beat your Brazil/Italy/Germany/France teams for a world cup.

Brazil and Mexico from yesteryear have been great teams and can you imagine those teams with the financial backing of a country like the states

Carl · 13-07-2007, 22:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darren

Reporter: So David why did you join LA Galaxy

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. I wonder. 125 million reasons why!

you cant blame the lad , fook me IF I got offeed big money to work in the states Id go for it but Ive heard already that due to sales etc he's already paid for himself..... Im a big fan of Becks and Im glad he's got the chance to really become the worlds most famous footballer, after all like 1 US bloke said no-one sine Pell-eh has had such an impact on USA soccer

davidmphill · 13-07-2007, 22:47

Don't get me started!
Fcuking all over the sports and news networks over here.

tedthewolf · 13-07-2007, 22:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darren

Been sick of listening to this story on Sky Sports News past couple of days.

BREAKING NEWS: Beckams flight to US delayed by an hour.

Thanks. Now what about the real footy stories.

Came to admire Beckham more after the NI - England game at Windsor, but this is way OTT. Even for Sky.

Reporter: So David why did you join LA Galaxy

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. I wonder. 125 million reasons why!

I think the wife was another reason.She wants to be big in the us.
Can't stand the girl and she is for to skinny need's a good old ulster fry down her neck.

kevshat · 13-07-2007, 23:01

Good luck to Becks. Doesn't owe anyone anything and if someone wants to offer him a fortune good luck to him. Model pro and hope he's successful in the US.

Matt · 13-07-2007, 23:05

Cant stand the bloke still, to be honest the PR he seeks with his Mrs makes me sick....

Football will never take off in the US, they are to imbedded in thier own sporting calender to fit football in.....

Darren · 13-07-2007, 23:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carl

you cant blame the lad , fook me IF I got offeed big money to work in the states Id go for it but Ive heard already that due to sales etc he's already paid for himself..... Im a big fan of Becks and Im glad he's got the chance to really become the worlds most famous footballer, after all like 1 US bloke said no-one sine Pell-eh has had such an impact on USA soccer

USA soccer - who cares - its all a bit panto really.

Beckham is already well minted and I'm sure he wish he has waited a bit and took the new deal he would hve got at Mardid before the move. I'm sure he can keep LA Galaxy off the foot of the conference and ignite the home depot centre crowd.

kevshat · 13-07-2007, 23:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darren

USA soccer - who cares - its all a bit panto really.

Beckham is already well minted and I'm sure he wish he has waited a bit and took the new deal he would hve got at Mardid before the move. I'm sure he can keep LA Galaxy off the foot of the conference and ignite the home depot centre crowd.

They told him he wasn't going to get a new deal though didn't they? Their loss. I'm sure if they'd kept their gob shut he'd still be there now.

Big Andy · 13-07-2007, 23:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevshat

Good luck to Becks. Doesn't owe anyone anything and if someone wants to offer him a fortune good luck to him. Model pro and hope he's successful in the US.

absolutely!

he could've thrown his toys out of his pram when he was basically shown the door at Madrid, did he sulk? did he fcuk. He worked hard and got back into the side after being told he'd never play again for Madrid, only to get a championship medal, good for him I say.

Darren · 13-07-2007, 23:17

peteg40 · 13-07-2007, 23:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Andy

absolutely!

he could've thrown his toys out of his pram when he was basically shown the door at Madrid, did he sulk? did he fcuk. He worked hard and got back into the side after being told he'd never play again for Madrid, only to get a championship medal, good for him I say.

Yeah agree with you Andy,and he got his england place back too

ralphie7 · 14-07-2007, 08:39

If he ever came back to United as the opposition.
I for one would show the guy the RESPECT he deserves.
he did us proud as a United player.
and he he's never slagged United off since leaving.

it was the circus that went with him + his missus
that was the problem.
but
DAVID BECKHAM = RESPECT

AJ · 14-07-2007, 09:50

I think those saying that Football will never be big in the US, are a bit behind the times in terms of the ethnic changes in the US, esp in the south west and large east coast cities.

The huge population influxes from central and south america are creating a new generation of football fans in the US, people that feel marginalised from mainstream white america.

20,000 is pretty average for MLS games, I've been to 2 or 3 of them in California, people aren't stupid at the games, they know their football.

As for Beckham, I'm pretty much in agreement with Ralphie. Good solid palyer that has always worked hard, made the most of his skills. No Paul Scholes to be sure, but best of luck to the fella

whycantistayawayfromdogs · 14-07-2007, 10:03

Beckham media image is all about extremes. When people were saying he was the best player in the world I was saying, 'no he isnt hes a decent player who cant do much but he does it well'. Then people changed their minds and thought he was shit and lennon (ffs) or SWP should play instead of him and I still thought exactly the same thing.
Hes a limited player but the little he can do, he is the best in the world at. I like how he even said himself that he isnt the guy who is goin to run round 10 players and score a goal. I actually dont think this had dawned on MLS fans.

However, im guessing the goalies are gonna be shite, so anything within 30 yards dead ball situation, my money would be on a goal.

steve1966 · 14-07-2007, 11:12

I think now he's got his England spot back and also back in favour at Real he must be regretting he ever signed for LA

13-07-2007, 22:36	#1 (permalink)
steve1966 Legendary Punter Join Date: 27 Oct 2004 Posts: 1,308	Beckham & L A Galaxy I think that potentially in the US soccer could be as big as everywhere else in the world David Beckham What utter rubbish but then I guess he has to say that. How many times have American clubs bought overseas players in the hope it kick starts football ( sorry soccer ) in their country. Basketball, Gridiron, Baseball and Ice Hockey will always be one step ahead...........

13-07-2007, 22:42	#2 (permalink)
Darren GAWA punter Join Date: 10 Oct 2006 Location: Brentford, London Age: 28 Posts: 3,506	Re: Beckham & L A Galaxy Been sick of listening to this story on Sky Sports News past couple of days. BREAKING NEWS: Beckams flight to US delayed by an hour. Thanks. Now what about the real footy stories. Came to admire Beckham more after the NI - England game at Windsor, but this is way OTT. Even for Sky. Reporter: So David why did you join LA Galaxy Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. I wonder. 125 million reasons why!

13-07-2007, 22:43	#3 (permalink)
Carl Carpe diem baby Join Date: 06 Feb 2004 Location: Ewood Age: 36 Posts: 28,761	Re: Beckham & L A Galaxy I was talking about htis today with my old man and Ive said it before on here, even before all this media crap with Becks -The USA could potentially be the best nation on the planet for football/soccer. ICan imagine them in the next 10 years having the type of squad to beat your Brazil/Italy/Germany/France teams for a world cup. Brazil and Mexico from yesteryear have been great teams and can you imagine those teams with the financial backing of a country like the states __________________ www.farbets.co.uk So I'll cash my cheques and place my bets And hope I'll always win Even if I don't I'm fcuked because I live a life of sin. Last edited by Carl; 13-07-2007 at 22:44.

13-07-2007, 22:47	#5 (permalink)
davidmphill 260408 Join Date: 09 Feb 2005 Location: Colorado. Age: 36 Posts: 22,376 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 4	Re: Beckham & L A Galaxy Don't get me started! Fcuking all over the sports and news networks over here. __________________ Gwlad, gwlad, pleidiol wyf i'm gwlad, Tra mor yn fur i'r bur hoff bau, O bydded i'r heniaith barhau.

13-07-2007, 23:01	#7 (permalink)
kevshat God Punter Join Date: 06 Oct 2005 Location: Luton Age: 26 Posts: 7,516 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	Re: Beckham & L A Galaxy Good luck to Becks. Doesn't owe anyone anything and if someone wants to offer him a fortune good luck to him. Model pro and hope he's successful in the US.

13-07-2007, 23:05	#8 (permalink)
Matt Hotel Room Smasher Punter Join Date: 12 Mar 2001 Location: Leicester Age: 25 Posts: 10,208	Re: Beckham & L A Galaxy Cant stand the bloke still, to be honest the PR he seeks with his Mrs makes me sick.... Football will never take off in the US, they are to imbedded in thier own sporting calender to fit football in..... __________________ "Ohhhh what a beauty......I've never seen one as big as that beforeeeeeeee" Bumble is a Legend.

13-07-2007, 23:17	#12 (permalink)
Darren GAWA punter Join Date: 10 Oct 2006 Location: Brentford, London Age: 28 Posts: 3,506	Re: Beckham & L A Galaxy . Last edited by Darren; 14-07-2007 at 13:24.

14-07-2007, 08:39	#14 (permalink)
ralphie7 Maladjusted Punter Join Date: 01 Oct 2002 Posts: 13,827 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: Beckham & L A Galaxy If he ever came back to United as the opposition. I for one would show the guy the RESPECT he deserves. he did us proud as a United player. and he he's never slagged United off since leaving. it was the circus that went with him + his missus that was the problem. but DAVID BECKHAM = RESPECT __________________ *Boot the grime of this world in the crotch, dear*

14-07-2007, 09:50	#15 (permalink)
AJ Punter Punter Join Date: 06 Jan 2002 Location: Auckland Age: 37 Posts: 10,507 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Re: Beckham & L A Galaxy I think those saying that Football will never be big in the US, are a bit behind the times in terms of the ethnic changes in the US, esp in the south west and large east coast cities. The huge population influxes from central and south america are creating a new generation of football fans in the US, people that feel marginalised from mainstream white america. 20,000 is pretty average for MLS games, I've been to 2 or 3 of them in California, people aren't stupid at the games, they know their football. As for Beckham, I'm pretty much in agreement with Ralphie. Good solid palyer that has always worked hard, made the most of his skills. No Paul Scholes to be sure, but best of luck to the fella

14-07-2007, 10:03	#16 (permalink)
whycantistayawayfromdogs too young to understand Join Date: 18 Oct 2006 Posts: 1,645	Re: Beckham & L A Galaxy Beckham media image is all about extremes. When people were saying he was the best player in the world I was saying, 'no he isnt hes a decent player who cant do much but he does it well'. Then people changed their minds and thought he was shit and lennon (ffs) or SWP should play instead of him and I still thought exactly the same thing. Hes a limited player but the little he can do, he is the best in the world at. I like how he even said himself that he isnt the guy who is goin to run round 10 players and score a goal. I actually dont think this had dawned on MLS fans. However, im guessing the goalies are gonna be shite, so anything within 30 yards dead ball situation, my money would be on a goal.

14-07-2007, 11:12	#17 (permalink)
steve1966 Legendary Punter Join Date: 27 Oct 2004 Posts: 1,308	Re: Beckham & L A Galaxy I think now he's got his England spot back and also back in favour at Real he must be regretting he ever signed for LA

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