NOOOOOO! Brian NO!

RE: McBride Photo Compilation

So, so bummed right now.

 

RE: McBride Photo Compilation

He had at least one more year left in him he if wanted to stay. I'd be intrested to hear what the factors of the decision were in his mind. Guy can't be replaced.

 

Myself and every UK Fulham fan I've ever spoken to about McBride all say the same things. His effort, commitment and professionalism are beyond doubt. He is well loved and respected.

Many of us view him as a traditional English striker - the kind that we have not produced for years. Alan Shearer is about the nearest equivalent in the modern game.

Fulham fans have always appreciated effort above all else - you can be forgiven almost anything if you are willing to to flog yourself for the cause. McBride always did. I cannot ever remember a time when his head went down or he went missing - and he played in some poor Fulham sides that did not suit his game but he always made the right runs.

I'm not sure he will sit on the top table with people like Haynes, George Cohen and Gordon Davies but he will certainly be remebered as the shining light of these Premiership years - along wiht EVDS, Boa, Steed and Saha - fairly good company.

I wish him all the best and hope that his family enjoyed their visit to London, 'cos we enjoyed having them.

 

I'm sad...

I expected this, but still...it's sad :/

 

Come home Brian!

I just heard the news and I'm not so sad! I would love Brian to come back to Columbus and rejoin My beloved CREW!!!!!!

 

RE: Come home Brian!

MAF interviewed about Brian's departure:

http://www.fulhamfc.com/Club/News/NewsA ... ibute.aspx

 

RE: Come home Brian!

Fire players talk about possible McBride signing:

http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com ... 5648.story

Some quotes from Brian's brother in there, kind of makes it sound like Chicago is his first choice. Makes sense.

 

<---- Royally bummed but thankful right now.

And thankful for the photo montage for the offal.

I liked the McB-Drogba comparison from earlier in the thread -- completely accurate. If you gave McB Drogba's talent and put him in the situation where Drogba got into a slapfest with Tevez over his pink razor, McB would have had too much class and awareness to get into that situation.

If he comes back to Columbus, he could almost make me a Crew fan.

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On second thought, naaaaaaaaaah. I'd root for him, but not the team.

 

McBride Vide on the Official...just sit back and enjoy:

http://www.fulhamfc.com/Club/News/NewsA ... alute.aspx

Oh, and I suspect Brian will be at the Chicago Fire for 18 months. Just saying.

 

That is just too awesome . . . I dont have the words.

Thanks Mike

 

Great stuff (only wished the FA cup winner vs Spam was on there). Anyway that can be put on the front page? :roll:

 

Awesome.

And as MFkid said, San Jose is great this time of year...

 

Wow is right. What a compilation. If you just caught on this year like myself, it is clear a lot was missed. I also really like GaryBarnettFanClub's post. That was very thoughtful and interesting to hear the English perspective. Thanks.

 

that just made me 10x more pensive than The Wire finale.

 

after you've watched the offal video five times and you still want to watch more McBride here are two of my favs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOev7CzGu5k

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=gfFuTB-sZ ... re=related

 

Thanks Mo. Awesome links!

 

And a few more from our very own Von Billy:

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=VbyqOsj3r4M
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=BQkCs3AwFeU&feature=user
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=taAZLTaZr50&feature=user