Michael Bradley

flp2005 · 1st April 2008, 13:35

New York Times reporting that Manchester United is interested in the 20-year-old American midfielder.

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Michael Bradley, a 20-year-old American midfielder, is being sought by at least four European clubs: Werder Bremen and Stuttgart in Germany, Sampdoria of Italy and Everton of the English Premier League. Manchester United has also expressed interest in Bradley, who now plays for Heerenveen in the Netherlands.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/01/sp...er&oref=slogin

I don't see it, to be honest. But then, I don't rate him near as much as everyone else seems to.

19 goals in 34 matches for Heerenveen is impressive, though.

charleysurf · 1st April 2008, 13:36

I'm not a yank but I've seen him play for the US U-21s and was not especially impressed. A move to a lower PL team sounds more like it.

Brophs · 1st April 2008, 13:39

So we have our quota of Asian shirt-sellers. Along comes an American marketing tool. Bingo!

flp2005 · 1st April 2008, 13:41

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Originally Posted by charleysurf

I'm not a yank but I've seen him play for the US U-21s and was not especially impressed. A move to a lower PL team sounds more like it.

I didn't think he was all that great at the World Youth Championships last summer (thought Freddy Adu and Jozy Altidore were much, much better), but I think he was still named to the tournament's Best Xl.

Mozza · 1st April 2008, 14:35

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Originally Posted by flp2005

New York Times reporting that Manchester United is interested in the 20-year-old American midfielder.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/01/sp...er&oref=slogin

I don't see it, to be honest. But then, I don't rate him near as much as everyone else seems to.

19 goals in 34 matches for Heerenveen is impressive, though.

For a midfielder thats a fantastic record

cockneyred · 1st April 2008, 14:40

wasnt ALVES on fire in holland? his record for boro is more realistic to the strikers attributes i feel.

samabachan · 1st April 2008, 14:46

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Originally Posted by cockneyred

wasnt ALVES on fire in holland? his record for boro is more realistic to the strikers attributes i feel.

Alves looked like, although not a great player, he will score a lot of goals when he clicks from what I saw against Chelsea. Took up good positions, deceptively quick and if he can get some of his shots/headers on target he'll score.

Name Changed · 1st April 2008, 22:09

If only Everton, Bremen and Sampdoria are chasing him and not Chelsea, Madrid, Barcelona and Milan then he is not that good.

Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber · 1st April 2008, 22:51

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Originally Posted by cockneyred

wasnt ALVES on fire in holland? his record for boro is more realistic to the strikers attributes i feel.

Youve got to be kidding. The fella has only just arrived. It's not like he has been around for a year. He has still to adjust.

Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber · 1st April 2008, 22:52

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Originally Posted by samabachan

Alves looked like, although not a great player, he will score a lot of goals when he clicks from what I saw against Chelsea. Took up good positions, deceptively quick and if he can get some of his shots/headers on target he'll score.

Spot on

MrMarcello · 2nd April 2008, 01:51

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Originally Posted by weso26

If only Everton, Bremen and Sampdoria are chasing him and not Chelsea, Madrid, Barcelona and Milan then he is not that good.

That's an asinine statement. Not every player is world class. Bradley would probably be a great addition to a club like Boro or Birmingham. I'd love for Roy Keane to sign him and develop him. He has the talent to be a very good midfielder.

pigface · 2nd April 2008, 03:18

Although the NYT is a quality newspaper, I think they got it wrong with the clubs from Manchester. Citeh are in for him, not United.

olesmyhero · 2nd April 2008, 03:45

Fox Football Fone in said Hughes was after him. Not sure how reliable that is though.

Shaydee · 2nd April 2008, 05:20

Blackburn and Everton were close to signing him in January but Heerenveen didn't want to sell him until the summer. I'm an American, and a supporter of the club he played for in America, so I may be a bit biased. I think he will be a very good player in the Premiership for an Everton or a Blackburn or a Tottenham but not United. He made some comments awhile ago that made it sound like he would prefer a move to Italy or Spain

Alex · 2nd April 2008, 05:34

Altidore, he, and Edu are probably the best of the young American crop, don't know if he is good enough to succeed at United, but could probably make it elsewhere in Europe

mu77 · 2nd April 2008, 12:13

i told a friend in england about him this summer and then again in the fall and on monday. tiddy player , strong positionally etc. scores goals from midfield. not sure UNITED need him. coaches son so he knows his stuff. played well v poland last week.

flp2005 · 4th April 2008, 13:44

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Originally Posted by Alex

Altidore, he, and Edu are probably the best of the young American crop, don't know if he is good enough to succeed at United, but could probably make it elsewhere in Europe

How could you list the best young Americans and not include Adu?

jacoplane · 5th April 2008, 15:07

I follow the Dutch league quite a lot, and indeed Alves was a fantastic player there. Bradley is average at Heerenveen at best. He's in no way up to United standards.

Pogue Mahone · 27th June 2010, 12:13

Been one of the players of the tournament for me. Still only 23.

Worth a PL club taking a punt?

Name Changed · 27th June 2010, 12:14

Most definitely I'd say. I think he has been very impressive over the last 4 matches.

FlawlessThaw · 27th June 2010, 12:15

He's a good player and one of the few American players who would do well in the Premiership. Wouldn't be a bad shout for Aston Villa to go for him if they sell Milner for millions to City.

I think Birmingham were going to sign him before as well

Pogue Mahone · 27th June 2010, 12:23

Reminds me of Stephen Ireland. Not just the bald head either.

VoetbalWizard · 27th June 2010, 12:26

A midtable club in the prem could be a good fit for him.

Tumbling-Dice · 27th June 2010, 12:27

Yup, he's had a good Word Cup, proper box to box midfielder aswell. Impressed at the Confederations Cup also last year. I agree with FT, he'd make a good signing for a Villa/Brum type of club. Given his defensive ability, age and all round mobility I'd also take him at United over Carrick.

EvilChuck · 27th June 2010, 12:37

He's been one of the standout players for the USA. Villa or Everton possibly would be a good fit for him if a premier league team was to make a move

SirAF · 27th June 2010, 13:30

Tidy player, I'd have him as a squad player here.

RedKaos · 27th June 2010, 13:56

No where near United quality.

Name Changed · 27th June 2010, 14:46

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Originally Posted by Pogue Mahone

Reminds me of Stephen Ireland. Not just the bald head either.

Or as much of a prick.

MrMarcello · 27th June 2010, 15:05

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Originally Posted by RedKaos

No where near United quality.

Darron Gibson is?

Bradley is better off going to a Villa or Fulham to start out, then in a few years moving on if he's really come good in the Premiership. He's certainly progressed quite well since that strange pre-WC friendly appearance he got in 2006 at age 18.

FranklyVulgar · 27th June 2010, 18:26

Bradley really impressed me for the USA.

Saying that even although i really appreciated his play and contribution i don't think he's at the level of a top club. And to be honest i dont think he'll ever get to that level.

I do rate him though, he'd do great at a villa/everton/fulham i think.

RedKaos · 27th June 2010, 18:29

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Originally Posted by MrMarcello

Darron Gibson is?

Bradley is better off going to a Villa or Fulham to start out, then in a few years moving on if he's really come good in the Premiership. He's certainly progressed quite well since that strange pre-WC friendly appearance he got in 2006 at age 18.

No he isnt either, but Gibson is a product of our youth setup. Why would we buy some average American? Could do a job though in the Premiership, just not at the top end.

anything about now · 27th June 2010, 18:38

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Originally Posted by SirAF

Tidy player, I'd have him as a squad player here.

No thanks, would rather hand Matty James or Cleverley the chance.

Anderson is our 'squad player' at the mo, btw.

Rowem · 27th June 2010, 19:08

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Originally Posted by anything about now

No thanks, would rather hand Matty James or Cleverley the chance.

Anderson is our 'squad player' at the mo, btw.

Are we only allowed one squad player at a time then?

Cali Red · 27th June 2010, 19:18

Don't see any way Bradley is ready for a club like United. Decent player, not great player. Not even sure about Fulham or Everton to be honest. I'd like to see it though as it would be a good indicator of his talent. Not to mention what playing against PL quality could do to elevate his game.

Pogue Mahone · 27th June 2010, 19:22

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Originally Posted by Cali Red

Don't see any way Bradley is ready for a club like United. Decent player, not great player. Not even sure about Fulham or Everton to be honest. I'd like to see it though as it would be a good indicator of his talent. Not to mention what playing against PL quality could do to elevate his game.

Really?

I thought he was every bit as influential as Donovan and Dempsey, who've done well at those two clubs.

Cali Red · 27th June 2010, 19:31

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Originally Posted by Pogue Mahone

Really?

I thought he was every bit as influential as Donovan and Dempsey, who've done well at those two clubs.

Maybe I'm being a bit harsh. I like Bradley as a player but playing centrally in the prem is a big task.

anything about now · 27th June 2010, 20:02

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Originally Posted by Rowem

Are we only allowed one squad player at a time then?

With our budget, yes.

Rowem · 27th June 2010, 20:04

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Originally Posted by anything about now

With our budget, yes.

Who's going to break the news to O'Shea, Brown, Fabio, Rafael, Evans, Gibson, Hargreaves, Park and Owen that we're going to have to let them go?

anything about now · 27th June 2010, 20:17

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Originally Posted by Rowem

Who's going to break the news to O'Shea, Brown, Fabio, Rafael, Evans, Gibson, Hargreaves, Park and Owen that we're going to have to let them go?

Is Bradley our player? Didn't think so. Is he coming for free then?

Rowem · 27th June 2010, 20:43

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Originally Posted by anything about now

Is Bradley our player? Didn't think so. Is he coming for free then?

I haven't mentioned anything about Bradley, I've just

'ed at your bizzarre statements.

Yeah, we only have one squad player

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1st April 2008, 13:36	#2 (permalink)
charleysurf Talks sense Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 9,612	I'm not a yank but I've seen him play for the US U-21s and was not especially impressed. A move to a lower PL team sounds more like it.

1st April 2008, 13:39	#3 (permalink)
Brophs Brewlio's fugly sister Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Why don't we just kill Badger? Posts: 27,706	So we have our quota of Asian shirt-sellers. Along comes an American marketing tool. Bingo!

1st April 2008, 14:40	#6 (permalink)
cockneyred Banned Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: sCUNThorpe Posts: 1,418	wasnt ALVES on fire in holland? his record for boro is more realistic to the strikers attributes i feel.

1st April 2008, 22:09	#8 (permalink)
Name Changed weso26 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dublin Posts: 21,014	If only Everton, Bremen and Sampdoria are chasing him and not Chelsea, Madrid, Barcelona and Milan then he is not that good.

2nd April 2008, 03:18	#12 (permalink)
pigface Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Live football, Love United Posts: 1,197	Although the NYT is a quality newspaper, I think they got it wrong with the clubs from Manchester. Citeh are in for him, not United.

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olesmyhero Emmy Moses Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 4000+ miles west of old trafford Posts: 23,461	Fox Football Fone in said Hughes was after him. Not sure how reliable that is though.

2nd April 2008, 05:20	#14 (permalink)
Shaydee Reserve Team Player Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 740	Blackburn and Everton were close to signing him in January but Heerenveen didn't want to sell him until the summer. I'm an American, and a supporter of the club he played for in America, so I may be a bit biased. I think he will be a very good player in the Premiership for an Everton or a Blackburn or a Tottenham but not United. He made some comments awhile ago that made it sound like he would prefer a move to Italy or Spain

2nd April 2008, 05:34	#15 (permalink)
Alex Banned Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ____ Posts: 42,275	Altidore, he, and Edu are probably the best of the young American crop, don't know if he is good enough to succeed at United, but could probably make it elsewhere in Europe

2nd April 2008, 12:13	#16 (permalink)
mu77 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 4,737	i told a friend in england about him this summer and then again in the fall and on monday. tiddy player , strong positionally etc. scores goals from midfield. not sure UNITED need him. coaches son so he knows his stuff. played well v poland last week.

5th April 2008, 15:07	#18 (permalink)
jacoplane Youth Team Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Geneva, Switzerland Posts: 299	I follow the Dutch league quite a lot, and indeed Alves was a fantastic player there. Bradley is average at Heerenveen at best. He's in no way up to United standards.

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Pogue Mahone Poster of the year 2008 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: "like a man in silk pyjamas shooting pigeons from a deckchair" Posts: 59,524	Been one of the players of the tournament for me. Still only 23. Worth a PL club taking a punt?

27th June 2010, 12:14	#20 (permalink)
Name Changed weso26 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dublin Posts: 21,014	Most definitely I'd say. I think he has been very impressive over the last 4 matches.

27th June 2010, 12:15	#21 (permalink)
FlawlessThaw most 'know it all' poster Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London Posts: 19,271	He's a good player and one of the few American players who would do well in the Premiership. Wouldn't be a bad shout for Aston Villa to go for him if they sell Milner for millions to City. I think Birmingham were going to sign him before as well

27th June 2010, 12:23	#22 (permalink)
Pogue Mahone Poster of the year 2008 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: "like a man in silk pyjamas shooting pigeons from a deckchair" Posts: 59,524	Reminds me of Stephen Ireland. Not just the bald head either.

27th June 2010, 12:26	#23 (permalink)
VoetbalWizard First Team Regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: at the altar of ryan giggs Posts: 10,452	A midtable club in the prem could be a good fit for him.

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Tumbling-Dice Caf Nostradamus Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Roy Keane has five kids, partly because of his Irish Catholic background, and partly because someone told him that Patrick Vieira has four. Posts: 18,820	Yup, he's had a good Word Cup, proper box to box midfielder aswell. Impressed at the Confederations Cup also last year. I agree with FT, he'd make a good signing for a Villa/Brum type of club. Given his defensive ability, age and all round mobility I'd also take him at United over Carrick.

27th June 2010, 12:37	#25 (permalink)
EvilChuck First Team Sub Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Bunker Posts: 5,291	He's been one of the standout players for the USA. Villa or Everton possibly would be a good fit for him if a premier league team was to make a move

27th June 2010, 13:30	#26 (permalink)
SirAF Reserve Team Player Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Bergen, Norway Posts: 3,687	Tidy player, I'd have him as a squad player here.

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RedKaos Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dromund Kaas Posts: 12,843	No where near United quality.

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FranklyVulgar First Team Regular Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: I've got a pretty little mouth underneath all the foaming Posts: 10,409	Bradley really impressed me for the USA. Saying that even although i really appreciated his play and contribution i don't think he's at the level of a top club. And to be honest i dont think he'll ever get to that level. I do rate him though, he'd do great at a villa/everton/fulham i think.

27th June 2010, 19:18	#34 (permalink)
Cali Red Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 2,464	Don't see any way Bradley is ready for a club like United. Decent player, not great player. Not even sure about Fulham or Everton to be honest. I'd like to see it though as it would be a good indicator of his talent. Not to mention what playing against PL quality could do to elevate his game.