Landon Donovan to Everton

utdalltheway · 10th December 2009, 19:58

being talked about now.
a loan deal similar to Beckham's with AC Milan.

BBC Sport - Football - Everton confirm interest in Landon Donovan loan signing

Alex · 10th December 2009, 19:58

He will flop

utdalltheway · 10th December 2009, 20:04

dunno about that. he's a decent player. I'd like to see how he does as his previous spells in Germany weren't up to much.

RedKaos · 10th December 2009, 20:05

We've got enough knobs in the PL.

Grinner · 10th December 2009, 20:08

The baby-faced assbandit.

utdalltheway · 10th December 2009, 20:11

doubt he's an arse bandit but still

Laphroaig · 10th December 2009, 20:12

Well, the Yak and Jo has managed a total of nil league goals so far this season, add Cahill to that and they'll have two. With Saha being their best player but injury prone, a striker on loan makes sense. If he's any good. He takes a terrible penalty, that's all I know.

Sc40les · 10th December 2009, 20:16

Looks like Iniesta, so I think it's fair to assume he's at least as good as Iniesta.

utdalltheway · 10th December 2009, 20:25

now that you mention it he does look like Iniesta. Same father, has to be! didn't know Iniesta's dad is a Canadian.

Laphroaig: Donovan is very good at penos. just fecked up at the MLS cup but normally he buries them.

Raven Blade · 10th December 2009, 20:29

He's quite a good player. I would want to see him up close in the Premier League to find out if he can really excel at the highest level.

MrMarcello · 10th December 2009, 20:31

Should he play out wide or off the main striker at Everton?

jveezy · 10th December 2009, 20:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrMarcello

Should he play out wide or off the main striker at Everton?

Good question. I like him out wide for the US because that seems to be the best place to slot him in given the rest of the talent on the team, but to be honest, I haven't watched enough of Everton. A partnership with Saha would be intriguing.

Grinner · 10th December 2009, 20:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raven_Blade

He's quite a good player. I would want to see him up close in the Premier League to find out if he can really excel at the highest level.

Did he not answer that question at the last world cup?

The answer was no he can't.

MrMarcello · 10th December 2009, 20:42

I like him wide for the USA because at least he will do some tracking back where as Dempsey leaves a gaping hole out there. Personally think Bradley should opt for a 4-3-3 in the WC and push Dempsey and Donovan forward with whichever center forward he chooses (Altidore, Ching, Cooper, Cunningham, damn that's a crap list). Damn you Davies!

I think England might suit Donovan better than Germany. He is a good passer, decent at set pieces but not so sure about his crossing.

MrMarcello · 10th December 2009, 20:43

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Originally Posted by Grinner

Did he not answer that question at the last world cup?

The answer was no he can't.

He did very well against Italy - and that was with the US down a man. But on the whole his performance in 2006 wasn't good. But he was very effective in 2002 - ran circles around Germany.

jveezy · 10th December 2009, 20:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrMarcello

I like him wide for the USA because at least he will do some tracking back where as Dempsey leaves a gaping hole out there. Personally think Bradley should opt for a 4-3-3 in the WC and push Dempsey and Donovan forward with whichever center forward he chooses (Altidore, Ching, Cooper, Cunningham, damn that's a crap list). Damn you Davies!

I think England might suit Donovan better than Germany. He is a good passer, decent at set pieces but not so sure about his crossing.

Maybe if he does get partnered with Saha and gets used to playing up front again he might be able to play that role at the World Cup and someone else can get a chance to fill in on the left.

mboRa ndomHer0723 · 10th December 2009, 20:54

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Originally Posted by Laphroaig

Well, the Yak and Jo has managed a total of nil league goals so far this season, add Cahill to that and they'll have two. With Saha being their best player but injury prone, a striker on loan makes sense. If he's any good. He takes a terrible penalty, that's all I know.

Will Yak be leaving for the ACN as well? It could be a good move for him as long as he produces in his first few appearances. I just hate the idea of loans as it seems that the majority are not that successful. That being said I hope he does well when he is over there. The other teams interested in him supposedly were PSG and Livorno

surf · 10th December 2009, 21:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by utdalltheway

being talked about now.
a loan deal similar to Beckham's with AC Milan.

BBC Sport - Football - Everton confirm interest in Landon Donovan loan signing

It's only similar to Beckham's if he stays at Everton until the end of the season to stay in shape for the world cup. Is he going to do that, or go back to Galaxy for the beginning of their season? The article doesn't say.

He's the US team's most talented player and I think he could make it at Everton if he wants to.

rednev · 10th December 2009, 21:07

It'll be interesting to see how he copes with the Premier League.

His goal record in the MLS and for the US national side is not too shabby for a midfielder.

utdalltheway · 10th December 2009, 21:24

he's not very big but he has some pace and decent ball control. I think the way to put him off his game is to muscle him off the ball.

utdalltheway · 10th December 2009, 21:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by surf

It's only similar to Beckham's if he stays at Everton until the end of the season to stay in shape for the world cup. Is he going to do that, or go back to Galaxy for the beginning of their season? The article doesn't say.

He's the US team's most talented player and I think he could make it at Everton if he wants to.

you're right, it doesn't say. the MLS season starts in March and tbh if he went all the way through to May with Everton he might be jaded for the WC.

dunno how Becks does it tbh but at the same time this would probably the last year for him. can't see him making the England team for Euro 2012 qualifications.

Anderson Searl · 10th December 2009, 21:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by utdalltheway

now that you mention it he does look like Iniesta. Same father, has to be! didn't know Iniesta's dad is a Canadian.

Huh?

utdalltheway · 10th December 2009, 21:27

ok, now put up a photo of Donovan.
(kidding)

Snow · 10th December 2009, 21:39

Not a bad idea for Everton. Worst case scenario he's gonna be the same as what they've got.

Cali Red · 10th December 2009, 21:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by utdalltheway

ok, now put up a photo of Donovan.
(kidding)

talking robot · 10th December 2009, 21:56

He's an excellent player. He did very well at the world cup in 2002, and he was decent in 2006. He also played a major role in the US run to the finals of the confederations cup last summer. I'm not sure why things didn't work out for him in Germany, but Everton is about his level. I think this is a good move for all parties.

MrMarcello · 10th December 2009, 21:59

I honestly think he's wanting to prove he can hack it in Europe to make his "legacy" legit outside the US and amongst some of his peers that have achieved in Europe. I reckon all the naysay has finally gotten to him. I figure if things pan out good for him during this loan, he might just make a permanent switch. I'm still baffled why he chose Germany the last time after having failed there twice. His style is better suited for England or Spain.

Makes me wonder just what kind of player he might have developed into under the vision of SAF or Wenger. More so mentally. He was a bit of a primadonna early in his career.

Doevle · 10th December 2009, 22:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anderson Searl

Huh?

Looks like a cross-breed of Jesse Bradford and Iniesta.

Sc40les · 10th December 2009, 22:00

I must say that he looks like a good player whenever I've seen him play.

Andres Iniesta.

olesmyhero · 10th December 2009, 22:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrMarcello

I honestly think he's wanting to prove he can hack it in Europe to make his "legacy" legit outside the US and amongst some of his peers that have achieved in Europe. I reckon all the naysay has finally gotten to him. I figure if things pan out good for him during this loan, he might just make a permanent switch. I'm still baffled why he chose Germany the last time after having failed there twice. His style is better suited for England or Spain.

Makes me wonder just what kind of player he might have developed into under the vision of SAF or Wenger. More so mentally. He was a bit of a primadonna early in his career.

Maybe no club from England or Spain was asking for his services.

Brwned · 10th December 2009, 22:11

Think he'll flop. Not getting in the team ahead of Cahill/Fellaini to partner Jo/Saha and Bilyaletdinov's got the other wing tied up.

He's got no chance.

antihenry · 10th December 2009, 23:27

I don't know him well but he's a playmaker, isn't he? Everton lack flair players imo, they have overabundance of donkeys in the middle. Whenever Arteta comes back, him, Bilyaletdinov and Donovan may add some creativity to their attack.

MarylandMUFan · 10th December 2009, 23:47

I am looking forward to this. This will prove once and for all if Donovan can play with the big boys or if he is simply a good MLS player.

Spammy · 10th December 2009, 23:53

I wonder if Beckham has questioned his commitment to the Galaxy after hearing this news?

AlwaysRedwood · 11th December 2009, 00:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grinner

The answer was no he can't.

But the one before that he did. So....

Grinner · 11th December 2009, 00:08

I'd question his fucking sanity. LA for Liverpool!!

Spammy · 11th December 2009, 00:29

Yeah, he's missing out on the massive gay scene in LA.

Wandering Red · 11th December 2009, 00:31

Moyes had good luck bringing in Brian McBride some years ago, so this might be worth a shot to him as well.

AlwaysRedwood · 11th December 2009, 00:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by olesmyhero

Maybe no club from England or Spain was asking for his services.

Not at all. Both Portsmouth and Sunderland attempted to sign him on loan, but because of the odd MLS schedule, he was not allowed to do so.

He went to Germany because he is friends with Klinnsman. They have trained together for years.

Didn't work out in Germany because of numbers. They have two older more established strikers and the front office believed the other spots should go to younger, up and coming strikers for development. Said they saw no reason to give the spot to an older striker. (And that's the position he was playing). Klinsman wanted him.

Scored 5 goals in preseason for them. Not bad.

AlwaysRedwood · 11th December 2009, 00:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brwned

Think he'll flop. Not getting in the team ahead of Cahill/Fellaini to partner Jo/Saha and Bilyaletdinov's got the other wing tied up.

He's got no chance.

Often is also played as a forward. Let me know how Saha holds up.

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10th December 2009, 19:58	#2 (permalink)
Alex Banned Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ____ Posts: 42,275	He will flop

10th December 2009, 20:04	#3 (permalink)
utdalltheway First Team Regular Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Irvine, California, USA Posts: 10,444	dunno about that. he's a decent player. I'd like to see how he does as his previous spells in Germany weren't up to much.

10th December 2009, 20:05	#4 (permalink)
RedKaos Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dromund Kaas Posts: 12,843	We've got enough knobs in the PL.

10th December 2009, 20:08	#5 (permalink)
Grinner fat gutted, hairy shouldered stinky arse Join Date: May 2003 Location: Gumbroski draws mud.... Posts: 21,569	The baby-faced assbandit.

10th December 2009, 20:11	#6 (permalink)
utdalltheway First Team Regular Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Irvine, California, USA Posts: 10,444	doubt he's an arse bandit but still

10th December 2009, 20:12	#7 (permalink)
Laphroaig First Team Regular Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: By the Light of a Magical Moon Posts: 13,320	Well, the Yak and Jo has managed a total of nil league goals so far this season, add Cahill to that and they'll have two. With Saha being their best player but injury prone, a striker on loan makes sense. If he's any good. He takes a terrible penalty, that's all I know.

10th December 2009, 20:16	#8 (permalink)
Sc40les Banned Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,069	Looks like Iniesta, so I think it's fair to assume he's at least as good as Iniesta.

10th December 2009, 20:25	#9 (permalink)
utdalltheway First Team Regular Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Irvine, California, USA Posts: 10,444	now that you mention it he does look like Iniesta. Same father, has to be! didn't know Iniesta's dad is a Canadian. Laphroaig: Donovan is very good at penos. just fecked up at the MLS cup but normally he buries them.

10th December 2009, 20:29	#10 (permalink)
Raven Blade Attention Whoring Common Crow Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Red till i'm dead.. Posts: 30,978	He's quite a good player. I would want to see him up close in the Premier League to find out if he can really excel at the highest level.

10th December 2009, 20:31	#11 (permalink)
MrMarcello No Lifer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Georgia Posts: 31,943	Should he play out wide or off the main striker at Everton?

10th December 2009, 20:42	#14 (permalink)
MrMarcello No Lifer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Georgia Posts: 31,943	I like him wide for the USA because at least he will do some tracking back where as Dempsey leaves a gaping hole out there. Personally think Bradley should opt for a 4-3-3 in the WC and push Dempsey and Donovan forward with whichever center forward he chooses (Altidore, Ching, Cooper, Cunningham, damn that's a crap list). Damn you Davies! I think England might suit Donovan better than Germany. He is a good passer, decent at set pieces but not so sure about his crossing.

10th December 2009, 21:07	#19 (permalink)
rednev Suarez of the year Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 18,829	It'll be interesting to see how he copes with the Premier League. His goal record in the MLS and for the US national side is not too shabby for a midfielder.

10th December 2009, 21:24	#20 (permalink)
utdalltheway First Team Regular Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Irvine, California, USA Posts: 10,444	he's not very big but he has some pace and decent ball control. I think the way to put him off his game is to muscle him off the ball.

10th December 2009, 21:27	#23 (permalink)
utdalltheway First Team Regular Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Irvine, California, USA Posts: 10,444	ok, now put up a photo of Donovan. (kidding)

10th December 2009, 21:39	#24 (permalink)
Snow First Team Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: I like turtles Posts: 12,319	Not a bad idea for Everton. Worst case scenario he's gonna be the same as what they've got.

10th December 2009, 21:56	#26 (permalink)
talking robot Reserve Team Player Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: on your nerves Posts: 1,243	He's an excellent player. He did very well at the world cup in 2002, and he was decent in 2006. He also played a major role in the US run to the finals of the confederations cup last summer. I'm not sure why things didn't work out for him in Germany, but Everton is about his level. I think this is a good move for all parties.

10th December 2009, 21:59	#27 (permalink)
MrMarcello No Lifer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Georgia Posts: 31,943	I honestly think he's wanting to prove he can hack it in Europe to make his "legacy" legit outside the US and amongst some of his peers that have achieved in Europe. I reckon all the naysay has finally gotten to him. I figure if things pan out good for him during this loan, he might just make a permanent switch. I'm still baffled why he chose Germany the last time after having failed there twice. His style is better suited for England or Spain. Makes me wonder just what kind of player he might have developed into under the vision of SAF or Wenger. More so mentally. He was a bit of a primadonna early in his career.

10th December 2009, 22:00	#29 (permalink)
Sc40les Banned Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,069	I must say that he looks like a good player whenever I've seen him play. Andres Iniesta.

10th December 2009, 22:11	#31 (permalink)
Brwned Poster of the year: 2010 Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 33,938	Think he'll flop. Not getting in the team ahead of Cahill/Fellaini to partner Jo/Saha and Bilyaletdinov's got the other wing tied up. He's got no chance.

10th December 2009, 23:27	#32 (permalink)
antihenry Reserve Team Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Blue Heaven Posts: 3,933	I don't know him well but he's a playmaker, isn't he? Everton lack flair players imo, they have overabundance of donkeys in the middle. Whenever Arteta comes back, him, Bilyaletdinov and Donovan may add some creativity to their attack.

10th December 2009, 23:47	#33 (permalink)
MarylandMUFan Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: About 5,600 kilometers from Old Trafford Posts: 2,571	I am looking forward to this. This will prove once and for all if Donovan can play with the big boys or if he is simply a good MLS player.

10th December 2009, 23:53	#34 (permalink)
Spammy Being watched; will learn to post in the correct forum Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Gloves are worn for traction primarily. Someone like Evra needs them for good throw-ins when it's raining or snowing or the ball is damp. Kaka, might wear them because he get's fouled a lot. Scraping and cutting his hands on frozen pitches Posts: 27,288	I wonder if Beckham has questioned his commitment to the Galaxy after hearing this news?

11th December 2009, 00:08	#36 (permalink)
Grinner fat gutted, hairy shouldered stinky arse Join Date: May 2003 Location: Gumbroski draws mud.... Posts: 21,569	I'd question his fucking sanity. LA for Liverpool!!

11th December 2009, 00:29	#37 (permalink)
Spammy Being watched; will learn to post in the correct forum Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Gloves are worn for traction primarily. Someone like Evra needs them for good throw-ins when it's raining or snowing or the ball is damp. Kaka, might wear them because he get's fouled a lot. Scraping and cutting his hands on frozen pitches Posts: 27,288	Yeah, he's missing out on the massive gay scene in LA.

11th December 2009, 00:31	#38 (permalink)
Wandering Red Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Before you respond, I can make it up to you. I'll find a fatter Neil. Posts: 1,112	Moyes had good luck bringing in Brian McBride some years ago, so this might be worth a shot to him as well.