Comments on: Practice Observations: Wendy’s

By: jayslick

jayslick — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 22:51:03 +0000

regarding emo, emo is 12 and yes he isnt ready for running against MLS pros, but there is only one other player who has trained with a prem club and he’s the best player on the club. the kid has a ton of potential, he is unquestionably dedicated and a future star given the correct development and guess where his 1st club will be? FCD. and im totally OK with that.

i want the kid to develop for FCD sake, for USMNT sake and for the sake of american soccer. the kid is a real prize.

By: spotbeam29

spotbeam29 — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 12:35:36 +0000

Re: Hyndman’s first answer in “Catching Up With Schellas”:

It interested me that he thinks of “midfield” and “flank” as 2 different things. I OTOH was thinking all along that most of the “flank” areas of the pitch are a subset of “midfield”

“Midfield”, in Schellas mind, is the center circle, but expanded a bit? His Narrow diamond midfield?

But, on Houston and most teams, who attacks all the way to the endline on the flank? MF’s, for example, Mullin.

By: the other alex

the other alex — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 20:44:42 +0000

the one who is improving is the 12 year old, so somethings up with this.

By: DJisback

DJisback — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 20:26:18 +0000

I should say “has played,” as I’m not sure as to the extent of any recent involvement, certainly in the past

By: DJisback

DJisback — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 20:23:22 +0000

He participates in drills and plays in some of the small sided stuff… mikemike you’ve gotta be off your rocker if you don’t question the unprofessionalism or recognize the integrity and the quality of the session has to be severely compromised by him being involved… Alex is right, OK for him to be there, shag balls, maybe shoot a little after, but he should in now way, shape, or form be involved in any legitimate training environment

Do we think anyone is improving or developing while playing against a 12 year old; me thinks not

By: the other alex

the other alex — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 19:44:40 +0000

I agree with DJisback regarding the grandson. Fine to have him hang around practice and even shoot around a bit after training. To have him joining in is just not on.

By: mikemike

mikemike — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 19:38:03 +0000

I think the 12 yr old is just participating in some drills, not competing for a roster spot… Why does that make people so angry? There are plenty of reasons to question SH and co., this doesn’t seem like such a big deal to me.

By: DJisback

DJisback — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 07:00:54 +0000

The fact that he thinks its ok for his 12 year old son to play with a professional team is a disgrace and an insult to all of the players who have earned their right to be there; if you think the Bradleys show nepotism, you have to be beside yourself about this one

By: Aaron

Aaron — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 20:23:24 +0000

Maybe (have no proof, just my theory), Bruno wants to make the quick move to Europe, and Schellas wants to give to give him some PT as a pro to help raise his stock. He’s not good enough to play there in my opinion, but I would bet for sure that Schellas thinks he is.

By: Fred

Fred — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 15:32:55 +0000

The “other” players being whoever we are playing against that day.