park used to drink frog juice

rvn_10 · 9th July 2008, 16:09

SEOUL, July 2 (Reuters) - For a boy who used to drink frog juice to help him grow, Park Ji-sung has come a long way.
The shaggy-haired South Korean, once judged too frail to make the grade at college level, has muscled his way into the mix at Manchester United and punches above his weight in England's ultra-competitive Premier League.
While his father was so worried about his lack of size he made him drink boiled frog extract, Park's high school coach was never in doubt the scrawny youngster had the desire and attitude to make an impact at the highest level.
Lee Hak-jong, who still coaches at Suwon Technical High School on the outskirts of Seoul, remembers Park as a quiet boy with outstanding work ethic and discipline.
"I didn't push Park Ji-sung too hard with the tough, physical exercises because I was worried if he wasted too much physical energy he wouldn't grow," Lee told Reuters.
"He wasn't big enough to compete with the other players but had tremendous endurance. So I let him learn more about the basic skills, controlling the ball etc."
Park, who now has a street named after him in Suwon, was not the most skilful player in the side, but his was the first name down on Lee's team sheet thanks to his dynamism and drive.
Those same qualities have earned him nicknames such as "The Oxygen Tank" and "Three-Lunged Park" in Korea and Europe.
Despite guiding the team to their first national games victory in 1998, there were few university coaches who shared Lee's faith in Park. Failure to get into college would undoubtedly have ended any hopes for a soccer career.
"There few colleges showing interest in Park because he was still small and looked weaker than the others," said Lee.
"But we didn't give up and after a lot of effort he was lucky enough to get into Myongji University."
GOING DUTCH
Given the lack of love in Korea, it was no surprise Park signed his first professional contract with a Japanese club, Kyoto Purple Sanga, in 2000. In doing so, the midfielder became the first Korean to appear in the J-League without first having played club soccer in Korea.
Park guided Kyoto to the J-League's second division title in 2001 and the Emperor's Cup in 2002, but it was on the international stage his performances would shine brightest.
Park flourished under the guidance of Guus Hiddink, the Dutch master who led Korea to the 2002 World Cup semi-finals on home soil. The Korean followed him to PSV Eindhoven after the World Cup and in his book credits Hiddink with transforming his career.
"If it was not for coach Hiddink I would not be where I am now," he wrote in his autobiography 'Neverending Challenge'.
"I owe him everything and I will never be able to repay it in my lifetime."
After initially struggling to settle in Dutch soccer, Park won over his PSV team mates and supporters with his bottomless reserves of energy and selfless playing style. His performances, particularly in the Champions League, caught the eye of Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson, and in 2005 the club paid a reported $4 million to sign the Korean.
BIGGEST NAMES
Park has had to bide his time and battle with some of the biggest names in world soccer for a spot in the United side, but has earned the respect of his team mates and played enough games to be considered a valuable member of the squad.
The 27-year-old had a rollercoaster 2007-08 season, missing the first half through injury before returning to help United win the English Premier League title.
He looked certain to become the first Asian to play in the Champions League final after impressive performances against AS Roma and Barcelona in the quarter and semi-finals but was completely dropped for that clash with Chelsea in Moscow.
In typically modest fashion, Park said he harboured no hard feelings towards Ferguson.
"I definitely understand the coach had to make a decision that he thought was strategically for the best," said Park after he returned to Korea.
"The team won so I am happy. Personally, it is frustrating not to play in such a big game but there will be other opportunities."

http://www.reuters.com/article/inDep...31572920080702

Dresilved · 9th July 2008, 16:22

I felt really bad for him being left out of Champions league squad

dev1l · 9th July 2008, 16:23

And we all thought that he was brought up eating puppies....

rimaldo · 9th July 2008, 16:24

that was a ribbiting read.

Ivor Ballokov · 9th July 2008, 16:25

I love him, he is so Kermitted to the side.

prateik · 9th July 2008, 16:25

Park, Park, Wherever You May Be.
You Drink Frogs In Your Home Country.
Could Be Worse, Could Be Scouse.
Eatin Rats In A Council House.

Red Hand Devil · 9th July 2008, 16:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by rvn_10

SEOUL, July 2 (Reuters) - For a boy who used to drink frog juice to help him grow, Park Ji-sung has come a long way.
The shaggy-haired South Korean, once judged too frail to make the grade at college level, has muscled his way into the mix at Manchester United and punches above his weight in England's ultra-competitive Premier League.
While his father was so worried about his lack of size he made him drink boiled frog extract, Park's high school coach was never in doubt the scrawny youngster had the desire and attitude to make an impact at the highest level.
Lee Hak-jong, who still coaches at Suwon Technical High School on the outskirts of Seoul, remembers Park as a quiet boy with outstanding work ethic and discipline.
"I didn't push Park Ji-sung too hard with the tough, physical exercises because I was worried if he wasted too much physical energy he wouldn't grow," Lee told Reuters.
"He wasn't big enough to compete with the other players but had tremendous endurance. So I let him learn more about the basic skills, controlling the ball etc."
Park, who now has a street named after him in Suwon, was not the most skilful player in the side, but his was the first name down on Lee's team sheet thanks to his dynamism and drive.
Those same qualities have earned him nicknames such as "The Oxygen Tank" and "Three-Lunged Park" in Korea and Europe.
Despite guiding the team to their first national games victory in 1998, there were few university coaches who shared Lee's faith in Park. Failure to get into college would undoubtedly have ended any hopes for a soccer career.
"There few colleges showing interest in Park because he was still small and looked weaker than the others," said Lee.
"But we didn't give up and after a lot of effort he was lucky enough to get into Myongji University."
GOING DUTCH
Given the lack of love in Korea, it was no surprise Park signed his first professional contract with a Japanese club, Kyoto Purple Sanga, in 2000. In doing so, the midfielder became the first Korean to appear in the J-League without first having played club soccer in Korea.
Park guided Kyoto to the J-League's second division title in 2001 and the Emperor's Cup in 2002, but it was on the international stage his performances would shine brightest.
Park flourished under the guidance of Guus Hiddink, the Dutch master who led Korea to the 2002 World Cup semi-finals on home soil. The Korean followed him to PSV Eindhoven after the World Cup and in his book credits Hiddink with transforming his career.
"If it was not for coach Hiddink I would not be where I am now," he wrote in his autobiography 'Neverending Challenge'.
"I owe him everything and I will never be able to repay it in my lifetime."
After initially struggling to settle in Dutch soccer, Park won over his PSV team mates and supporters with his bottomless reserves of energy and selfless playing style. His performances, particularly in the Champions League, caught the eye of Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson, and in 2005 the club paid a reported $4 million to sign the Korean.
BIGGEST NAMES
Park has had to bide his time and battle with some of the biggest names in world soccer for a spot in the United side, but has earned the respect of his team mates and played enough games to be considered a valuable member of the squad.
The 27-year-old had a rollercoaster 2007-08 season, missing the first half through injury before returning to help United win the English Premier League title.
He looked certain to become the first Asian to play in the Champions League final after impressive performances against AS Roma and Barcelona in the quarter and semi-finals but was completely dropped for that clash with Chelsea in Moscow.
In typically modest fashion, Park said he harboured no hard feelings towards Ferguson.
"I definitely understand the coach had to make a decision that he thought was strategically for the best," said Park after he returned to Korea.
"The team won so I am happy. Personally, it is frustrating not to play in such a big game but there will be other opportunities."

http://www.reuters.com/article/inDep...31572920080702

"Park Street"

Red Hand Devil · 9th July 2008, 16:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ivor Ballokov

I love him, he is so Kermitted to the side.

Respect

KeyserSoze · 9th July 2008, 16:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ivor Ballokov

I love him, he is so Kermitted to the side.

Thats pretty good.

SirAF · 9th July 2008, 17:38

Nice title

R.Nilsson7 · 9th July 2008, 17:42

Transfer muppets beware.

Elliott · 9th July 2008, 17:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ivor Ballokov

I love him, he is so Kermitted to the side.

anything about now · 9th July 2008, 17:45

ive heard of frog legs but not frog juice...

A1Dan · 9th July 2008, 17:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ivor Ballokov

I love him, he is so Kermitted to the side.

Indeed - toadally so.

Barry Red · 9th July 2008, 18:26

Never heard of frog juice, but many years ago I knew a woman who used to drink man juice......

jasonrh · 9th July 2008, 18:59

I was reading this story aloud, but I had to stop midway through.

I had a frog in my throat.

reddevilcanada · 9th July 2008, 18:59

good for him

Raven_Blade · 9th July 2008, 19:05

Is frog juice the same as man juice?

KeyserSoze · 9th July 2008, 19:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raven_Blade

Is frog juice the same as man juice?

As in Semen? I hope not

reddevilcanada · 9th July 2008, 19:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raven_Blade

Is frog juice the same as man juice?

Sylar · 9th July 2008, 19:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dresilved

I felt really bad for him being left out of Champions league squad

Same especially after his efforts in the semis.

a_devil_inside · 9th July 2008, 19:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raven_Blade

Is frog juice the same as man juice?

it can be if its from French men

jasonrh · 9th July 2008, 19:59

I hope no one tells Patrice that it is Park on the other end of the 'Asian Locker Room Gloryhole' or there could be hell to pay...

girish · 9th July 2008, 20:48

I didn't like him to come here as I thought it was all about Page Ranking.

He proved me wrong

VII · 10th July 2008, 02:21

Frog legs boilt in soup isn't exactly frog juice.

hotshot2004 · 10th July 2008, 02:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by dev1l

And we all thought that he was brought up eating puppies....

Alex · 10th July 2008, 03:25

He's been a very good buy, considering his price tag

CR#7 · 10th July 2008, 05:11

works his ass off every match.

The Boxer · 10th July 2008, 07:39

Frog meat is aint that bad. Taste like chicken actually.

I even had dog meat served to me when I was in Seoul a few years back on business. Not bad either. Taste like deer meat to me.

Tibs · 10th July 2008, 10:15

3 Lungs, clicks with Rooney even though they don't speak the same language.

I felt really bad for him when he wasn't in the CL Final squad. Give him a new contract

Alex · 10th July 2008, 10:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by CR#7

works his ass off every match.

Kinda plays like Ronaldo now, albeit with far less,less,less talent, but def works his ass off and deserves a spot in the side

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