Beckham to Play Tonight?
By: Laurie | August 9th, 2007
I think I have run out of new ways to say, “David Beckham may play tonight. Or he may not.” So I guess I’ll just say, “David Beckham may play tonight. Or he may not.”
(Admit it. That was unique. You’ve never read anything like it. You’re impressed by my creativity.)
Sports Illustrated thinks it may happen tonight, for ten to fifteen minutes.
“David Beckham dribbled, juggled and passed the ball during a Los Angeles Galaxy practice on a stiflingly hot afternoon at RFK Stadium, offering at least some hope that the 45,000 people who have bought tickets for Thursday’s game will actually get to see him play.
“It’s looking up,” Beckham said Wednesday. “I can see the light at the end of the tunnel, and hopefully I’ll get out there playing soon.”
Thursday would be a good time to start, given the sellout crowd that has been anticipating the Galaxy’s game against D.C. United, but Beckham’s tender left ankle will have the last word. The English star who elevated MLS’ profile to new heights simply by signing a contract still hasn’t played a MLS game, a frustration compounded by the fact that he knows the fans have been let down.”
But, of course, this is couched with a lot if ifs and maybes and caution.
Coach Frank Yallop said the opportune setting for a MLS debut — a full house in the nation’s capital — would not influence whether Beckham plays. “We’re not going to put him out there to re-injure it,” Yallop said. “We’ll put him out there when he’s fit and ready to go. He’s getting close. We won’t force him.”
So now you know everything I know. Will we see Beckham on the field?
I’ll get back to you after I’ve checked with my primary source, The Magic 8 Ball.
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David who?
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And you call yourself a ManU guy.
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We have yet another batch of family visiting, but this time I’m going to load up on burritos and nachos and make everyone sit around the TV so we can cheer when Beckham comes on for 12 minutes and provides a couple of great crosses which go right past Landon or any of the LA Galaxy players whose names I don’t know. Then, we’ll all look around at each other and say “that was it?”
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