nutmegwolf203 Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 No he hasn't...? I can't think of a single American MLS player who had a chance to go to Europe, wanted it, and was blocked by MLS. It is understood that we are a feeder league and in fact many teams welcome bids because the money is a huge boost. In Donovan's situation MLs and the Galaxy would definitely be a bit more eager to keep him, but if Lando truly wanted to make a permanent move over to Europe at any point in the last few years the only thing that would have stopped it was underwhelming bids. I would disagree actually. I've heard several times, from people more well versed in MLS dealings than I, that Garber wanted to personally keep his biggest asset, which, on the surface makes sense. The MLS is still run like a budding small business, and it's done well in it's own way. I'm pretty sure permanent moves could have been made the last time Landon was on loan here. The statements about 'unfinished business' didn't sound like manicured PR to you? He's won MLS Championships already, what more is there in the US? He tried stints abroad when he was younger, they didn't pan out, but the fact that the dude still identifies with us says something stuck but the timing wasn't right. Upon returning from his first loan he then won back to back MLS Championships, being integral in each; I believe that's what Garber wanted. Now Landon's burnt out being the poster child (not many athletes have that pressure in a sport that's still novel in a country) and he's taking time to think about things. People do that all the time. I think he wanted to be here the first time, but the league didn't want to let it's breadwinner go. Also, it's widely known that Everton bid for Clint Dempsey while he was at New England...Steve Nicol has said that several times. It happens all the time. the MLS reacts to trades as if they're son was asking to play with the kids next door and they thought it was too dangerous for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 I am desperate to see this thread close. Romey 1878, marcopaulo and Steve_E 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoof_It_Nev Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 I am desperate to see this thread close. Stop bumping it then Quinn31 and Lowensda 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thoward18 Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Didn't want to tease everyone into thinking that there were new rumors of Landon coming back but I felt this was worth sharing. Happened in our Gold Cup game yesterday after El Salvador fans threw crap at him as he was about to take a corner. Sibdane 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeQuince Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 (edited) He's been great during the gold cup. Sure it's the gold cup, but he's dominating. Edited July 22, 2013 by JoeQuince JoeQuince 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 this made me very nervous.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter H Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 this made me very nervous.... Why would RM be interested? He has no relation with Donovan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Didn't want to tease everyone into thinking that there were new rumors of Landon coming back but I felt this was worth sharing. Happened in our Gold Cup game yesterday after El Salvador fans threw crap at him as he was about to take a corner. I love that GIF. He has been insane in the Gold Cup. 3 assists and a goal yesterday. It's amazing that he has over 50 goals and 50 assists for the USA national team. Kudos, Landon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Out of contract in January too? In two months, we can begin formal talks. Quinn31 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinn31 Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 I hope he comes just so tenj explodes. USA! USA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Big LOL at the linesman there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avinalaff Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Didn't want to tease everyone into thinking that there were new rumors of Landon coming back but I felt this was worth sharing. Happened in our Gold Cup game yesterday after El Salvador fans threw crap at him as he was about to take a corner. The lucky lucky guys just don't give up do they. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFC-Paul Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Not so much a tease either way as I personally don't want him here, He's a squad player at best for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinn31 Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Sell Barkley to fund a move for a more proven player like Donovan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Sell Barkley to fund a move for a more proven player like Donovan? You're joking, right? Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Sell Barkley to fund a move for a more proven player like Donovan?have you been talking to Pete0? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFC-Paul Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Sell Barkley to fund a move for a more proven player like Donovan? Sell a young player who has the potential to become a great player for an older one who was uninspiring in his last stint........bonkers I rated Donovan in his first spell and would have loved to have signed him then but not now, He's over rated and hyped by his fellow countrymen far to often. SimonButtle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonButtle Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Sell a young player who has the potential to become a great player for an older one who was uninspiring in his last stint........bonkers I rated Donovan in his first spell and would have loved to have signed him then but not now, He's over rated and hyped by his fellow countrymen far to often. I found him quite average in his first spell tbh, don't rate him at all. Sell Barkley so that we can bring him in, that's just crazy and i can't think Roberto would be too popular if he did that either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinn31 Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 I'm winding you all up. Bailey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 I'm winding you all up. Phew! Quinn31 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Will this thread ever just die? Romey 1878 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Will this thread ever just die? When he retires. He's the modern day version of Robbie Savage and Alan Smith for us. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Oh god, the Alan Smith rumours ;_; I had almost forgotten them.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcopaulo Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 When he retires. He's the modern day version of Robbie Savage and Alan Smith for us. :major overreaction alert: :major overreaction alert: :major overreaction alert: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Memaclub made me do it, I was gonna replay to his post on why won't get relegated because we haven't spent £20m and had to find a somethink only slightly more interesting to post on.... Yeah Landon Donovan, was alright first time round. Plays for the U.S of A and is a generally good egg. Ian C and Sibdane 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Just another update: had 2 goals in and an assist in a 3-1 win against Honduras to put us in the Gold Cup final -- a final we should win (we're playing Panama). He's had a great tournament. Quinn31 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinn31 Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Just another update: had 2 goals in and an assist in a 3-1 win against Honduras to put us in the Gold Cup final -- a final we should win (we're playing Panama). He's had a great tournament. "He's rubbish. His name isn't Barkley, and he isn't English, so he's rubbish!"- average Toffeetalk member Sibdane 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 sign him up Roberto - build the team round him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 sign him up Roberto - build the team round him Best idea I've heard yet on this forum. Kudos. Quinn31 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeQuince Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 He would still be a quality addition to our squad I think. He still has a few good years left in him. Would love to see Sir Landon back here. It will probably never happen though. Sibdane and Quinn31 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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