The Beckham Watch

HEY - I saw it first.

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528, ... 79,00.html

Its done - the loan extends and he will return for a couple months, buy himself out, and then go back to Milan.

So Black half or Red?

 

This is such a weird deal. There has been so much bad info in the press, I'm not sure what to believe. Either way I just want it done so I can stop hearing about it, expecially from the non soccer media on espn.

 

It is done. So now it is just a question of how he is going to play when he makes his way back to MLS. He should have a nice little break between the end of the year with Milan and when he will be playing in MLS so hopefully he will recharge his batteries and come in with the intent to play well.

Of course he could come in and be a big whiner and put out very little.

Either way - he is back for little more than a cameo. Wouldnt it be funny if Galaxy were playing well, and he returned and they started dropping points...

Regardless... David Beckham - Frrrrrrrrrrrr..... Galaxy - Frrrrrrrrrrrr.....

 

I wonder how the guy who is going to be playing on the right for the first half of the season is going to feel as the time nears for Beckham to arrive. It might be Mike Magee (young MLS veteran).

I think Beckham will put forth a good effort when he returns. He always has for every team he has played. He still has to impress Capello to stay on the radar for the 3 Lions. I think I read that there are going to be 3 matches that he can potentially appear. I think I also recall that the Galaxy will have to release him for at least 2 (assuming he is called).

 

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/7933407.stm

This is more for you MLS supporters. Does this revelation change your opinion any or ease the aggravation for the way this deal has gone down?

 

I think it all still makes sense to Beckham. Shunned in Europe (actually, he really was), he came to the States not knowing much except he could probably help a league that could absolutely, positively use the help. He got here, he helped, and the he realized, "crap, I'm better than they had me thinking." So true to a real premier athlete, rather than packing it in and collecting the check, he is now continuing to push himself for the remaining 2-3 years that he has left in the tank. You honestly cannot blame him if you have any respect or consideration for being an athlete that is good at any sport. It is a no-brainer.

That said, I think he really likes the U.S.A. and will want to try to continue to improve things here, albeit off the pitch. He'll feel he owes some of it to the States, but mostly I think he wants to see the game succeed here, or anywhere.

So I'd say, don't be a DICK to or about Beckham. Whatever you want to say about the guy, I think he stays true to a premier athletes convictions. And to compromise less, is a HUGE disservice to being.... human.

 

Get a room!

 

Don't just dismiss my man-crush!!!
David and I could find a beautiful place on the Amalfi Coast and hang out in our underwear all day. Victoria would of course have to do the same.

You, and Alexi Lalas, are just jealous...

 

I dont know - Victoria is like walking death with two cantaloupe halves shoved in her chest. Maybe if you got her to eat a little I would be jealous.

If he comes back and puts in a shift then I wont fault him.

 

It doesnt surprise me a bit. I always assumed some connection with the soccer world after he hung 'em up.

Jensers.. if you'd bothered watching the Victoria Special when they came over, you'd understand that she plays the role she expects people want her to play. She came across much more human than the media would have you believe.

 

Fog, I did watch that show and that's an hour of my life that I will never, ever get back.

 

Just having a laugh...

I am sure she is a fine person.

I do like a little bump in the trunk tho.

 

THIS JUST IN..........

Being in America makes you fat.

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story ... 10&cc=5901

Well....duuuh!!

 

Re: THIS JUST IN..........

For some, yea MANY, being 'at home' makes you fat, as opposed to TDY. UNLESS you use eating as a comfort exercise.. My four months in London, I lost 15 ill afforded pounds DESPITE an extra Big Mac value meal to keep up.

 

I'll believe it when I see it.

 

Its what is on the inside that matters.

I mean come on - any fat ass knows that!

 

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