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Originally Posted by Jimbuna
He was very near the end of his career when he crossed the pond and certainly not up to playing Premiership League or at International level.
Many in a similar situation go the way he did, they command high wages and in return or in theory help pass on their tips and skills to the younger players.
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He did serve a purpose though.
He brought a recognizable name to the sport. Made Schlubs like me watch, just to see, but that lasted 2 games...
We in America only care about Football when it comes to world cup, only because we got a great womens team most of the time. Most likely the only time we acknowledge women sprts, sad, but yeah, it is what it is.
As for Mr. Posh Spice, he was brought in to popularize the sport amongst Americans.
They failed to realize that we do not seek the next Fabio, but the next Babe Ruth.
Football(soccer) Pardon my American-ness, needs more than a face to catch on here. I mean, you guys across the pond are rabid over it, and I am sure when you all see super Bowl or NFL threads, you wonder what all the fuss is.
It comes down to our school programs, girls are more likely to play soccer, while the boys gravitate more towards (gridiron) football and baseball.
My theory on why the USA women soccer team is always so good, it is the only sport they are given a chance in, and actually coached seriously.
Not my intention to derail, just trying to convey how little we know on the sport, at least not the hardcore follower, and the topic made me wonder why womens soccer is more popular here. Sorry to derail, again.
