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By: CACuzcatlan

CACuzcatlan — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 01:22:49 +0000

Side note, while i want to get rid of the old vets that suck (Vanney, I’m looking your way), I do not want to trade any young guys. Even if they are not yet developed, they can and should grow with the Galaxy. Look at Robbie Findley after one year. I know I mention that trade every 3rd post, but it still pisses me off. He is now a mid-level striker in this league and he could have been ours. We need to develop our young talent while getting some decent defenders and by mid-season we may be working together an winning like we were at the end of last season.

By: Diane

Diane — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:05:49 +0000

I’m still new enough to MLS to hesitate about criticizing players other than Beckham, who I’ve seen in Europe for a dozen years, but Lalas without question–from bad to worse. It sucks for all of these guys that they are set up for serious humiliation. If Becks regrets anything (something he claims never to do) it would probably be believing anything Lalas ever said to him. If the Galaxy had end to end talent that compared to the “top half of the table,” or whatever the MLS equivalent would be, fair enough. But Lalas probably didn’t include in his sales pitch “once we pay you we won’t be able to afford a defensive line, or etc, etc…”

Beyond the terrible affront to Galaxy fans, it’s much less fair to the rest of the team than to Becks, who knows what he’s capable of, to field a team with this many holes–especially after making the kind of claims Lalas has been making to the entire world…the ear of which he now has. For every story that holds Beckham responsible for the success or failure of the Galaxy, there are so many more, especially outside of the U.S., that mention his “usual excellent distribution” and then pick apart the rest of the guys. Laurie might have a maternal area for her boys, but each of them have their own moms who have to read that stuff. Sigh. Grrr.

If this is a home series against the league’s weakest teams shutting one’s head in the freezer might become a more and more attractive option to all concerned. Oh well, if “impossible is nothing” I’m setting my hopes on the Cubans.

BTW, JustJack, its never too late to become a Liverpool fan. Just send for songs if you need them .

By: Box

Box — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 06:34:27 +0000

yeah…cut the veteran defenders who cannot run anymore!! than we’ll have a good season all year long!

By: JustJack

JustJack — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 06:31:26 +0000

Greg Vanney (I remember him from the good ole days, but…): Too. Damn. Slow. His is “experience” we no longer need. And NO, Cunningham did NOT foul him. Good call ref!

Steve Cronin: What. The. Frack?! Everyone says he’s good, he’s good, kinda like Dononvan….

Landycakes: Oh. My. Gawd. Open net… and… um, yeah, hated that.

Becks: The heat in Norte America is a real bitch, n’est ce pas? You know it’s bad at the HDC when the whole ground shimmers like that. Between that and the humiliation of the last part of the second half, it’s no wonder he pulled that horrible foul and should indeed have been carded… extremely generous, but out of line, ref!

Ely: Hang in there, kid. But dude, you were short like 99% of the time and you kept missing things. OK, you were nervous, now it’s over, next time “no think, do” glasshoppa.

When FSW cut me off at minute 68, I was grateful I tought enough to DVR DSN too, even though it bumped Galactica (frack!) before I saw it all. From 68 on, I put my head in the freezer to keep from overheating and screaming uncontrollably… no wait, my daughter reminded me I was doing that, and cussing in staccato half-finished epithets as I watched a match-that-should-have-been-glorious go all to shit. OMG, first Chelsea, now this… I’m going to shave my head and become a Chivas fan, dammit. Go Sunderland! *shite*

By: CACuzcatlan

CACuzcatlan — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 03:55:55 +0000

I really don’t see how we can go wrong with these Cubans. They are supposedly pretty good. One is a keeper, one is a defender, not sure about the 3rd. They’ll be making developmental or minimum salaries and they want the want the opportunity to show their best. Cut one of our overpaid veterans who can’t do anything (that means NOT Mike Randolph!) and add these three guys.

By: jen

jen — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 01:02:51 +0000

Diane, you crack me up! And you said exactly what I was thinking.

At one point in watching the game I yelled out (like a mom whose kid is in trouble), “Greg Vanney!!!” My husband looked at me kinda funny and yelled back to me, “Uhhh, Gary Coleman!!!” Then I had to laugh. It was the only time I laughed while watching the game.

By: ROBERT

ROBERT — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 23:57:24 +0000

I agree with TJ, Lalas has totally screwed up what should be a dynasty team. I was there Sunday and it was great to see Donavan take charge and put it in but at $900,000 a year thats what he is supposed to do. Yes the defence sucked but with all the missed oppertunities at the other end they should have covered the TFC goals

By: TJ

TJ — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 22:54:17 +0000

This team sucks. I have been a Galaxy season ticket holder since the HDC arrived and I was at the TFC match. These past few years (since that dumbass Lalas has become GM) has been wrought with frustration. I honestly believe Becks is second guessing himself about this decision to play for LA. It was quite humorous to see Gullit walk away from the bench after TFC scored their 3rd goal and just hang out at the base of the stands. He was pissed. Hell we all were – how can anyteam lose to an 0-2 team like TFC. Sad that Donovan could not finish his first 3 shots – he could have had 5 goals. I don’t put the blame on Cronin – he can be exceptional when he wants to be, the defense stinks. Vanney is past his prime, same with Xavier – only Franklin & Klein (who should be playing midfield and not defense) are of any support – the blame is ALL ON LALAS. I am now going to bring a sign that reads “Fire Lalas” – because my voice alone does not get the message across.

By: Diane

Diane — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:03:58 +0000

Justin, this is one the problems with Beckham. When extremely frustrated he can get desperate enough to be a liability on defense. Either with something like last night, or a bad tackle for a foul on someone else or injury to himself. I’m surprised that he’s been so easily frustrated on this team. He knew what to expect, has cautioned patience from everyone else and has always been a “settling” influence on younger players. Maybe even an adult brain can’t always over-ride the hate to lose kid. That combined with having even more to prove after last season? Whatever, he needs to get over it quick. They may have to bring back the yoga.

By: Justin

Justin — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:41:50 +0000

Yeah this is a really tough loss, but with all the misses its just the way it was going. 88th min. and old Pete and Vanney let it go, and Pete wasn’t in that f’in long. If I remember right his f up led to them getting possession and then Vanney oh Vanney yeah it could have been a foul but Beckhams no call before that should have been a PK and they would have went up by a goal then, so not sure what to think. I do think that Vanney needs to take a seat and Julian can get a chance in there. I would rather have us get rid of that money and use it for younger guys. They might not be as smart on the field and they might make mistakes but they will learn. I would also rather have the speed back there to catch up with guys and not get blown by, hopefully Ruud signs the Cuban defender on trial and we can get rid of a high price salary player. Such a disappointing game though ahhhh makes me want to scream.