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  1. I hate to say it, but I think it's true. I live in the states and I have been unimpressed with Landon for his entire career. Every time he goes abroad he fails and he's honestly not even that good in the MLS. Hopefully playing in the premier league will get that out of him though.

     

    Wow.. that is just silly talk. And I'd slap you down hard but I'm a guest here. :P

  2. I guess we'll see.. reports are its almost a done deal.

     

    He was MVP of MLS this season and quite frankly had a better season in 08-09 where he led the league in goals scored. Problem was the Galaxy back 4 were quite porous and thus the team was very bad. Of course this season that just completed they were much improved and unlucky not to be league champions.

     

    Anyway, you are going to get him at a nice price for a short stint so I don't see why anyone would complain unless they just see it as another chance to bash the American game.

  3. It was this guy who moaned about beckham going on loan to Milan.

     

    No, he had a problem with Beckham extending his stay with Milan to the point where he missed half the MLS season. I think most would be upset about that.

     

    i think im the UK hes more famous for winging about Beckham than his football talents.

    i've not seen much of him, but he didn't cut it in Germany, im not sure he can here.

     

    I never understood why Donovan went to the Bundesliga. At 5'8" that seems to be the absolute worse league he could try to make a splash in considering its a league of giants.

     

    As for the rest, I won't argue about his talents or where he might fit in with Everton. If given the chance I think he'll prove a quite nice addition to your team. 2 months is kind of a short amount of time for him to prove himself at that level, but it's really all on him. Considering other Americans have been successful in your league and the fact that he is considered better than all of them, I don't see a reason he won't be able to succeed.

  4. It is just scepticism and opinion mate, You see many far more recognised talented and better suited players have come to this league and totally flopped so in Donovans case people will be sceptical because it is alot tougher to adjust over here as the league is a million times ahead of the MLS and he is hardly a world class player who you would expect to make the grade.

     

    I think it would be a good move as said he would add cover and who knows may have a decent impact here.

     

    While I think it is beyond obvious that the premiership is a top league and probably the very top league, to say that it is a million times ahead of the MLS is short sighted and reeks of prejudice. MLS is a 2nd tier league there is no doubt, but don't ruin your point by overstating. In addition, to say Donovan isn't world class.. what does that mean? He is certainly a very talented player and while I wouldn't argue he is a top 25 player by any stretch, I would argue he is a top 100 player. And really, how many of those does your side currently sport? That is a serious question not a slam. I'm not coming to your forum to troll.. Tim Howard is our #1 keeper so I pull for you guys against anyone outside of Fulham (and only because they've been a tad more American friendly).

     

    If he can't perform for your team, assuming he becomes part of the club, then I will re-evaluate. But he has never really been given much change to succeed outside of the states because the MLS are loathe to part with him as he is the leagues biggest talent. And notice I said 'talent' not 'star' as that would obviously go to Beckham.

  5. Like Tim Howard, Dempsey,Mcbride , Altidore, Guzan and Friedel. I will give you Eddie Johnson.

     

    Don't get sucked into an argument trying to defend Americans in the premiership. My initial reaction to his comment was the same, but to heck with it. If they don't want Donovan or think he can't cut it, I say he should go some where he is wanted. And maybe we should take Tim Howard with us.. :)

  6. Hello.. just registered from the USA on news of Landon Donovan's possible move.

     

    If the move is made you are really going to get some quality I don't think you are expecting. Yes he can be cocky, but he has the skins on the wall to back it up for the most part. He will provide speed on the wing and can play midfield or up front. Of course, and maybe most importantly, he is an excellent finisher.

     

    For your entertainment here is his goal of the year in the MLS (Golden Balls approved):

     

    http://web.mlsnet.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=5988511&team_id=mls

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