David Beckham

[Gailh]

Well Los Angeles getting Mr Beckham - how do you feel?

David Beckham will be joining LA Galaxy at the end of the European season and he's getting paid pot loads of cash to do so. Nice work if you can get it.

Seriously I think it's a good move for him. He's played for two of the top clubs in the world (Manchester United and Real Madrid) and it would be difficult for him to find another club of the same stature. So why not?

Gail

[danax6]

I have to admit I was a little shocked with this news. Though I personally think he's cooked and done with I would never have guessed he'd join an American team. It's almost unheard of. I guess the money offer beats what he would getting sitting on the bench for any other big European club.

Plus, Hollywood is in LA, which I suspect he's more interested in now than actually playing football.

[skcin]

Does he realize that most people in the U.S. don't care about pro soccer? Really, they don't. Shame, because I think it's an awesome sport. But we don't care nearly as much as you kids across the pond (that's how you say it, I think.) So I hope he's not expecting to be cheered on by thousands of screaming fans every game.

Of course, he'll probably go into The Biz soon.

[Gailh]

Originally Posted by danax6

I have to admit I was a little shocked with this news. Though I personally think he's cooked and done with I would never have guessed he'd join an American team. It's almost unheard of. I guess the money offer beats what he would getting sitting on the bench for any other big European club.

Plus, Hollywood is in LA, which I suspect he's more interested in now than actually playing football.

I think he has a lot to offer a side in the American league - he can still cross a mean ball and his free kicks are still good

Gail

[Gailh]

Originally Posted by skcin

Does he realize that most people in the U.S. don't care about pro soccer? Really, they don't. Shame, because I think it's an awesome sport. But we don't care nearly as much as you kids across the pond (that's how you say it, I think.) So I hope he's not expecting to be cheered on by thousands of screaming fans every game.

Of course, he'll probably go into The Biz soon.

I think he knows what he's getting into.

On our tv today it said he would be the highest paid sportsmen in a team sport in the US so I expect that will ease his pain at the small crowds

Gail

[danax6]

Originally Posted by skcin

Does he realize that most people in the U.S. don't care about pro soccer? Really, they don't. Shame, because I think it's an awesome sport. But we don't care nearly as much as you kids across the pond (that's how you say it, I think.) So I hope he's not expecting to be cheered on by thousands of screaming fans every game.

That's why it's so ludicrous. Nobody is going to care about his performance on your side of the pond. It's all about location, location, location. They are going for the Hollywood tans.

[Gailh]

Originally Posted by danax6

That's why it's so ludicrous. Nobody is going to care about his performance on your side of the pond. It's all about location, location, location. They are going for the Hollywood tans.

Quite possibly

He's obviously given up on ever playing for England again so whether anyone notices his performances is probably irrelevant to him

Gail

[sparky]

I'm not so into soccer. But I'll probably go to games just to stare at him.
I'm thrilled.

[danax6]

Originally Posted by sparky

I'm not so into soccer. But I'll probably go to games just to stare at him.
I'm thrilled.

That's exactly what he's still good for these days...to be stared at.

[Gailh]

Originally Posted by danax6

That's exactly what he's still good for these days...to be stared at.

I think he's better than that

Gail

[DavidMn]

Originally Posted by Gailh

I think he has a lot to offer a side in the American league - he can still cross a mean ball and his free kicks are still good

Gail

How old is he now?

[GODDESS6]

Originally Posted by sparky

I'm not so into soccer. But I'll probably go to games just to stare at him.
I'm thrilled.

no ****, he is HOT!!!~

[CreepingDeath]

I actually feel sick at this news. I've been a fan of Beckham's for more than a decade now. My aunt lives in Manchester and I went to several United games when he was on the team. To see him go to the piss-poor MLS is disgusting. Even if you believe he isn't the footballing talent he once was, to say he's only good enough for the US or the bench is asinine. IMO, he can still play at the highest level. If it weren't for him England wouldn't have even gotten out of the round of 16 in the WC.

From Old Trafford to the Bernabeu to the..... 'Home Depot Center'. I'm blaming Poshbot for this.

[CreepingDeath]

Originally Posted by DavidMn

How old is he now?

He's 31. There's players that have a few years on him that play for the better clubs in the world. Even though I loathe the MLS, he still should have waited a few years to have gone there. The US is a place to go if you have nothing better and your legs are shot.

On a side note, I heard Real Madrid is getting rid of Ronaldo as well. Rumour is he'll end up on the New York Red Bulls.

[JazmenFlowers]

Originally Posted by sparky

I'm not so into soccer. But I'll probably go to games just to stare at him.
I'm thrilled.

my sentiments exactly. I'm not into sports period, but ahhh...the Becks.