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Old 9th June 2008, 01:51   #1 (permalink)
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Fergie glowing for ready Brek
By Alan Nixon

Alex Ferguson is chasing big Brek Shea - the new rising star of United States football.

Manchester United's top scout Jim Lawlor is preparing to fly to the States to watch the giant 18 year old, who is skipper of his country's youth team, on the orders of Old Traf ford boss Ferguson.

The 6ft 3in Shea, who plays for FC Dallas in the MLS, caught United's eye at last month's Toulon tournament in France, where he stood out despite being years younger than most in the under-23 category.

The powerful Shea, whose family is of Norwegian stock, can play at centrehalf or in midfield and has been outstanding in his first season as a professional in America.

Shea is a colourful character who used to have a Samuraistyle haircut until he was told to get it trimmed by a national youth team coach.

He now sports a more conservative look that would meet the approval of strict disciplinarian Sir Alex Ferguson. The billionaire Glazer family, who own United, would love an all-American boy to sign because the potential spin-offs would be huge.

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However, that is not the main reason Fergie's spies are on his trail.

Shea is rated highly by many clubs and is also a target for Bolton Wanderers.

The youngster came over for a trial at the Reebok last season and they are hoping he returns.

However, a United move - backed by a concrete offer to the MLS - could see Shea head for Old Trafford. United chiefs will make a decision once all of the scouting reports are in.

Fergie is still looking for new blood at youth level where Unitedwere disappointing last season. There have also been discussions about the lack of height among United's homegrown stars.
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Old 9th June 2008, 01:58   #2 (permalink)
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Brek Shea? Is he John O'Shea's long lost brother or something. Let's steer clear of him, I don't like the idea of another Shea in our team.
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Old 9th June 2008, 02:00   #3 (permalink)
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Brek Shea? Is he John O'Shea's long lost brother or something. Let's steer clear of him, I don't like the idea of another Shea in our team.
No Brek O'Shea is JOS's long lost brother
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Old 9th June 2008, 02:02   #4 (permalink)
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Fergie is still looking for new blood at youth level where Unitedwere disappointing last season. There have also been discussions about the lack of height among United's homegrown stars.
Im 6 4 and willing to play
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Old 9th June 2008, 02:11   #5 (permalink)
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This is all I've found on him.
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Old 9th June 2008, 03:18   #7 (permalink)
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Saw him play in the Toulon Tournament (I think that was the name...) thought he was dreadful as a striker. Couldn't bring down the ball, didn't make a single pass (no kidding) against Ivory Coast, looked way out of depth.

He was also played on the wing where he did better, has some speed on him nothing of note. Didn't do anything to be honest that warranted any notice except he had some mullet/ mohawk that he had bleached.

If he has any talent it's very very raw and I'd be verrrrry surprised if United were actually interested in him. I'm not a scout but I tend to be able to see at least some talent, didn't see anything there.. Then again he is only 17..

Also he's done nothing for his MLS team, not sure where all the praise is coming from in terms of his first season. He also was captain at Toulon so he must be captain of u-17 or u-20.

I call BS.
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Old 9th June 2008, 07:04   #8 (permalink)
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He looks absolutely mint! Brek is the most common name here in Norway, is he of Norwegian descent?
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Is it just me or does he look like VDS?
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He looks absolutely mint! Brek is the most common name here in Norway, is he of Norwegian descent?
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He looks absolutely mint! Brek is the most common name here in Norway, is he of Norwegian descent?
In what strange, parallel universe is "Brek" the most common name in Norway?
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In what strange, parallel universe is "Brek" the most common name in Norway?
in the same strange universe that this Brek Shea has a Norwegian passport
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Old 9th June 2008, 08:55   #13 (permalink)
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We could have Shrek and Brek upfront in few years then...
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In what strange, parallel universe is "Brek" the most common name in Norway?
I'm from Norway ffs. I have an uncle, cousin, brother in law, grandpa and 4 friends named Brek. My ex-boss is named Brek. My janitor, 3 members of the Norwegian government, 11 players in the Norwegian premier league etc. Brek, Brek, Brek. The receptionist at the hotel I'm staying at, Brek-Otto.
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Old 9th June 2008, 09:34   #15 (permalink)
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I'm from Norway ffs. I have an uncle, cousin, brother in law, grandpa and 4 friends named Brek. My ex-boss is named Brek. My janitor, 3 members of the Norwegian government, 11 players in the Norwegian premier league etc. Brek, Brek, Brek. The receptionist at the hotel I'm staying at, Brek-Otto.
I agree and this morning i had my favourite Norweigan breakfast with a Norweigan spoon.
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Old 9th June 2008, 09:39   #16 (permalink)
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I havent seen anything to suggest that he is good enough yet.
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We have O, we have Shea, we have the fucking white Pele.
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That video made him look wonderful...his crossing was very accurate. Straight to the goalkeeper every time.
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Watched a match of the Toulon tournament, i think USA vs Chile (who were fantastic btw). He came on as a sub and did pretty well, commanding in the air and goes forward alot. Still very young and raw though.
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Funny How they say he is of Norwegian descent and then go on to say that he is an all american who the Glazers would love to have.
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Funny How they say he is of Norwegian descent and then go on to say that he is an all american who the Glazers would love to have.
Thoss football experts that they are...

why dont we let them pick the team whilst they are at it...
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Funny How they say he is of Norwegian descent and then go on to say that he is an all american who the Glazers would love to have.
What's funny about it?
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I'm from Norway ffs. I have an uncle, cousin, brother in law, grandpa and 4 friends named Brek. My ex-boss is named Brek. My janitor, 3 members of the Norwegian government, 11 players in the Norwegian premier league etc. Brek, Brek, Brek. The receptionist at the hotel I'm staying at, Brek-Otto.
I'm from norway and i have never met a person named Brek.
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Funny How they say he is of Norwegian descent and then go on to say that he is an all american who the Glazers would love to have.
The only true "Americans" are the 100% native Americans of tribal descent. Everyone else has heritage to Europe, Africa, and elsewhere. I have Irish, Scottish, German and Cherokee Indian heritage. We're all mutts over here, well most of us are.

So this Brek kid... was he born in Norway or is one/both of his parents of Norwegian birth?
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The only true "Americans" are the 100% native Americans of tribal descent. Everyone else has heritage to Europe, Africa, and elsewhere. I have Irish, Scottish, German and Cherokee Indian heritage. We're all mutts over here, well most of us are.

So this Brek kid... was he born in Norway or is one/both of his parents of Norwegian birth?
To be difficult the Native Americans are not ORIGINALLY from the US, they came over some thousands of years ago...

Africans are the only TRUE people from their "home," that is until we find an older skeleton in China *gasp*
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I'm from Norway ffs. I have an uncle, cousin, brother in law, grandpa and 4 friends named Brek. My ex-boss is named Brek. My janitor, 3 members of the Norwegian government, 11 players in the Norwegian premier league etc. Brek, Brek, Brek. The receptionist at the hotel I'm staying at, Brek-Otto.
Oh Please - give it a brek!
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The only true "Americans" are the 100% native Americans of tribal descent. Everyone else has heritage to Europe, Africa, and elsewhere. I have Irish, Scottish, German and Cherokee Indian heritage. We're all mutts over here, well most of us are.

So this Brek kid... was he born in Norway or is one/both of his parents of Norwegian birth?
True Americans?? Didn't the native Indians come from Asia?
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So this Brek kid... was he born in Norway or is one/both of his parents of Norwegian birth?
born in Texas
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Just a bump to keep this kid's name fresh in everyone's mind. Not suggesting he's ready for United now, but he has been one of the best players in MLS (I'd say top 2-3) after initially starting the season at centreback in a failed experiment and I expect someone in Europe will move for him sooner rather than later.

He was elected to the MLS All-Star team and probably would have started against United but his club were in Central America somewhere for a CONCACAF Champions League qualifier.

Here's a video his club put together, although it's only goals:



The one at 1:21 is reminiscent of a certain Mr. Giggs.
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He has Torres' gait.
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He used to look exactly like him, they move similar and have similar builds and Shea got the exact haircut Torres had at the time.
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Ive heard about this kid before, he has good pace for a big lad, dunno if he is united quality though. Definitely physical enough for the PL!
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When he went to Spain for an MLS tour Atletico Madrid supposedly took an interest.

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Saw his last game. He's improved but he's far too lazy for my liking. Quite like Altidore, and Berbatov two years ago. Rumors have floated around for ages that he'll make the jump.
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I can see that being Berba also!
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Saw his last game. He's improved but he's far too lazy for my liking. Quite like Altidore, and Berbatov two years ago. Rumors have floated around for ages that he'll make the jump.
I have watched him 4-5 times this year and he has improved a lot from a few years ago. That being said I do not see him playing for United any time soon but he could definitely play in England. I believe he just signed a new contract as well so MLS I am sure will only accept a nice offer for him
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