Spend it like Beckham

Dan D · 01-12-07, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

Did I hear Beckham is going to play in the US for $250 Million?

That is amazing news for the MSL, is not it? They sure have money and ambitions.

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Originally Posted by fredbass

... how 250m is a worthy investment, because I just don't see it.

Beckham is a pop icon with boy group factor 10 out of 10.
When you have Beckham in your team the merchandising sales begin to explode. Part of the investment is refinanced by that. Legions of young girls want to buy soccer shirts with his name on it, at least in Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Let's see what happens in America.
So soon people will be wearing LA Galaxy shirts all across the world, if things go as planned.
For sure more people will go to the stadiums who want to see/meet/touch a pop star in real life.
Even gays who traditionally dislike the soccer scene, which is very macho and homophobic are beginning to talk about soccer since Beckham. Galaxy is from Los Angeles, no?

bradclark1 · 01-12-07, 11:54 AM

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Even gays who traditionally dislike the soccer scene, which is very macho and homophobic are beginning to talk about soccer since Beckham.

Is Beckham AC/DC?

01-12-07, 11:57 AM

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Even gays who traditionally dislike the soccer scene, which is very macho and homophobic are beginning to talk about soccer since Beckham.

Is Beckham AC/DC?

Only the sport is, and the fans are hooligans.

danlisa · 01-12-07, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by waste gate

.....and the fans are hooligans.

That's very generalised!

The majority of football supporters are not but I will concede that there is a minority who like to cause trouble. Unfortunatly you only ever hear about the trouble caused in the media.

KevinB · 01-12-07, 12:02 PM

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Even gays who traditionally dislike the soccer scene, which is very macho and homophobic are beginning to talk about soccer since Beckham.

Is Beckham AC/DC?

Well he did admit wearing Posh's nickers.
Besides, he said he is not doing it for the money,:rotfl:

Onkel Neal · 01-12-07, 01:43 PM

It will be interesting to see how it works out. Are the Galaxy in the same soccer league as the Houston team? I might go to a match someday. It won't take the place of NFL football but it could be a fun diversion.

mr chris · 01-12-07, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

It will be interesting to see how it works out. Are the Galaxy in the same soccer league as the Houston team? I might go to a match someday. It won't take the place of NFL football but it could be a fun diversion.

Neal the problem i see with Football which you call soccer

Is that it will never be a major sport in the USA because the is no way to have a advert break every 5 minutes the is not the stopage is play that the is in say the NFL. You only have one break and that is at half time and last for 15 minutes. The is no way for the sport to make the big bucks in the USA because the is not enough time to sell for advertising. The only way it will ever take off over there is if someone came up with an idea of how to have more advert breaks.

Onkel Neal · 01-12-07, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by mr chris

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Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

It will be interesting to see how it works out. Are the Galaxy in the same soccer league as the Houston team? I might go to a match someday. It won't take the place of NFL football but it could be a fun diversion.

Neal the problem i see with Football which you call soccer

Is that it will never be a major sport in the USA because the is no way to have a advert break every 5 minutes the is not the stopage is play that the is in say the NFL. You only have one break and that is at half time and last for 15 minutes. The is no way for the sport to make the big bucks in the USA because the is not enough time to sell for advertising. The only way it will ever take off over there is if someone came up with an idea of how to have more advert breaks.

You are probably right. I wish the NFL would decrease the number of advert breaks for their games. They have way too many.

mr chris · 01-12-07, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

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Originally Posted by mr chris

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Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

It will be interesting to see how it works out. Are the Galaxy in the same soccer league as the Houston team? I might go to a match someday. It won't take the place of NFL football but it could be a fun diversion.

Neal the problem i see with Football which you call soccer

Is that it will never be a major sport in the USA because the is no way to have a advert break every 5 minutes the is not the stopage is play that the is in say the NFL. You only have one break and that is at half time and last for 15 minutes. The is no way for the sport to make the big bucks in the USA because the is not enough time to sell for advertising. The only way it will ever take off over there is if someone came up with an idea of how to have more advert breaks.

You are probably right. I wish the NFL would decrease the number of advert breaks for their games. They have way too many.

Ive just gotten used to the brakes in NFL coverage. You have plenty of time to keep your drink top up that is all i will say

Tchocky · 01-14-07, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

It will be interesting to see how it works out. Are the Galaxy in the same soccer league as the Houston team? I might go to a match someday. It won't take the place of NFL football but it could be a fun diversion.

Neal the problem i see with Football which you call soccer

Is that it will never be a major sport in the USA because the is no way to have a advert break every 5 minutes the is not the stopage is play that the is in say the NFL. You only have one break and that is at half time and last for 15 minutes. The is no way for the sport to make the big bucks in the USA because the is not enough time to sell for advertising. The only way it will ever take off over there is if someone came up with an idea of how to have more advert breaks.

You're quite right. I think the possibility of a 0-0 draw might harm football's prospects, too.

fredbass · 01-14-07, 05:38 PM

The bottom line: Will Beckham make a long term difference?

IMO, No.

Now that's just a guess of course, but there are some factors to consider.

1: There is an ever increasing number of people immigrating to the USA who enjoy soccer immensely.

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2. There seems to be an increasing amount of kids in Americas schools who are playing soccer more than ever b4.

So anyway, ready or not, here he comes.

01-14-07, 05:38 PM	#11
fredbass Ace of the Deep Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Port Richey, Fl, USA Posts: 1,066 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The bottom line: Will Beckham make a long term difference? IMO, No. Now that's just a guess of course, but there are some factors to consider. 1: There is an ever increasing number of people immigrating to the USA who enjoy soccer immensely. and 2. There seems to be an increasing amount of kids in Americas schools who are playing soccer more than ever b4. So anyway, ready or not, here he comes. __________________

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Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,385 Downloads: 541 Uploads: 224	It will be interesting to see how it works out. Are the Galaxy in the same soccer league as the Houston team? I might go to a match someday. It won't take the place of NFL football but it could be a fun diversion.