Deathsdoorstep 0 Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Cracking free kick goal. Currently laughing my ass off at the Beckham haters. :classier_than_pipeguy: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadaready 9,437 Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Cracking free kick goal. Currently laughing my ass off at the Beckham haters. :classier_than_pipeguy: I mean, it is the MLS. I think that he will do just fine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadaready 9,437 Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 He also had the assist in the 2-0 semifinal win. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy500 463 Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 I just don't like him at all tbh... he's pash, a poser, cares more about his image and how famous he is than the game Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadaready 9,437 Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 I just don't like him at all tbh... he's pash, a poser, cares more about his image and how famous he is than the game Ya, but he can still play football. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 A goal and an assist, wasted playing out there. Game looked not too bad. http://la.galaxy.mlsnet.com/media/player/m..._free&_mp=1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deathsdoorstep 0 Posted August 17, 2007 Author Share Posted August 17, 2007 He can definitely still play. I mean Real Madrid wanted him back. I'm still clueless as to why he'd move to the States. He could have made just as much money in Europe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 He should still be at Madrid, loved watching him play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianGer 1 Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 He can definitely still play. I mean Real Madrid wanted him back. I'm still clueless as to why he'd move to the States. He could have made just as much money in Europe. Long term move. In 5 years time, he's hoping he and Posh can be in the movies and that's why I believe he went to the States now while he was still able to really shine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deathsdoorstep 0 Posted August 17, 2007 Author Share Posted August 17, 2007 On the positive side, now that he's in MLS I'll get to see him play a lot more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab 73 Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 David Beckham scored his first goal for LA Galaxy in Wednesday's SuperLiga semi-final win over DC United. The strike, courtesy of a trademark free-kick on 28 minutes, will go some way to placating those supporters who had begun to question his commitment. But the 32-year-old midfielder knows he has more convincing to do as he attempts to win over hearts and minds following his high-profile move to the United States. Beckham's move to Major League Soccer has not gone to plan so far. A persistent ankle injury had severely limited his involvement with the Galaxy prior to the win over DC United, leading to discontent amongst some fans. A small section had even go so far as to register their frustration with provocative t-shirts and placards. Keep supporting us, keep supporting me and the players, and keep on coming to see the games One banner at a recent match bore the words "Welcome to America where people like you get paid to do nothing", leaving few in any doubt what the writer felt about Goldenballs. True, the former Manchester United star is being paid millions to strut his stuff in Major League Soccer. But then he is generating plenty of revenue and publicity for both the league and his club since agreeing to see out his career in the United States. And that is part of the problem. After all the hype and numerous promotional appearances, people want to see Beckham out on the pitch doing what he does best, not stuck on the bench looking good for the cameras. Recognising the growing frustration amongst Galaxy fans, Beckham took time out before the game with DC United to plead for their understanding and support. "Just please be patient because there is nothing I can do injury-wise," he said. "I can only let nature take its course and hopefully get as fit as I can as quick as possible. "Keep supporting us, keep supporting me and the players, and keep on coming to see the games because at some point I will be playing every game." Beckham has already come under fire from some fans in America Michael Kirkpatrick leaves Beckham in no doubt what he thinks His 63-minute performance against DC United is sure to help alleviate some of the disappointment felt by Galaxy followers. Speaking before the match, Peter Bowes, the BBC's news correspondent in Los Angeles, made it clear that Beckham's popularity was starting to wane. "As far as the Galaxy are concerned, if he does make it through even half of this game I think there will be a huge sigh of relief because the fans are indeed getting very impatient," he said. "You get that sense today that he has to appear on that pitch at least to ease the fears of those fans who feel they've been led down the road by all the hype. They are getting very irritated." But it is not solely Galaxy fans who have been upset with the hype surrounding Beckham. MLS supporters in general have been growing increasingly frustrated. The biggest problem in southern California is no-one is talking about Beckham and the Galaxy, and when they do it's pretty much scornful talk Isaac Lowencron LA sports reporter When his move to the Galaxy was confirmed back in January, the MLS bigwigs immediately sought to capitalise on his popularity by selling tickets in blocks. That meant if fans of Toronto FC or FC Dallas wanted to see Beckham in action they had to buy tickets for several games not just the one against the Galaxy. When he subsequently failed to show because of his injured ankle some fans understandably felt hard done by. There is every chance Galaxy supporters will soon forget any grievances they may have had with Beckham once he does eventually put his fitness problems behind him. Last night's goal will certainly have helped, too. Not all the banners make unhappy reading for Beckham Not all the pitch-side banners make unhappy reading for Beckham But it might not be easy for the MLS and the Galaxy to make up ground lost in the publicity stakes. "A month ago they were the talk of the town during the relatively quiet mid-summer period," said Bowes. "But now with all this uncertainty surrounding Beckham and competition from other sports as we move into the autumn, there is the sense that they have blown it in terms of capitalising on that surge of initial publicity." Isaac Lowencron, a reporter with LA sports station KLAC-AM 570 Radio, agreed. "The biggest problem in southern California is no-one is talking about Beckham and the Galaxy, and when they do it's pretty much scornful talk," he said. I'd be surprised if they aren't talking about Beckham now. This article was edited at 5pm today UK time, believe it or not, after the latest Beckham news as it had a much more damning first few paragraphs and ending. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/6947328.stm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadaready 9,437 Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 One of the most viewed vids on youtube today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deathsdoorstep 0 Posted August 17, 2007 Author Share Posted August 17, 2007 Landon Donovan must be the happiest footballer alive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadaready 9,437 Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Landon Donovan must be the happiest footballer alive. Without a doubt. Foaming at the mouth to get out there more often. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny 9 Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 One of the most viewed vids on youtube today. That's what the hype was about tbh. What an amazing free kick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
followfollow21 0 Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 One of the most viewed vids on youtube today. That was a STUNNER!!!! Way to go Becks!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan 0 Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 what a free kick, jesus christ. I'm sure he'll earn his money over there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 912 Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 Anyone that says he's pish is just totally jealous of the man. I think he's superb. Might be too good for the MLS, but he'll make that league better. USA should be one of the top 4 countries in the world at football, Beckham may be the spark. Who knows! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazza 21 Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 One of the most viewed vids on youtube today. Raising the profile of the game over there would be a great thing for world football. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deathsdoorstep 0 Posted August 18, 2007 Author Share Posted August 18, 2007 Anyone that says he's pish is just totally jealous of the man. I think he's superb. Might be too good for the MLS, but he'll make that league better. USA should be one of the top 4 countries in the world at football, Beckham may be the spark. Who knows! Quoted for truth. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazza 21 Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 Anyone that has gripes only needs to look at his bank balance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafloppyone 0 Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 He can definitely still play. I mean Real Madrid wanted him back. I'm still clueless as to why he'd move to the States. He could have made just as much money in Europe. being the highest ever paid sportsman and the big is better mentality in the us, sort of would appeal to beck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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