Robbie Keane

[DeLorean]

Surprisingly no goal but a nice assist for Keane as Galaxy hammer Philadelphia 5-1.
(http://www.lagalaxy.com/news/2015/06/la-galaxy-cruise-past-philadelphia-union-home-5-1)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=27&v=WEFgFVIJ7FM

[Crosby87]

The stadium in Ottawa where they are playing some wwc games is called lansdowne stadium.
Who was this lansdowne chap?

[OwlsFan]

The stadium in Ottawa where they are playing some wwc games is called lansdowne stadium.
Who was this lansdowne chap?

I don't know who the blighter was but here is the etymology of the surname Lansdown(e). http://www.surnamedb.com/Surname/Lansdown

[Stuttgart88]

I've noticed that a few times when I have seen a Lansdowne Road / Terrace / Place etc. in the UK a nearby road is called Havelock something. I think in other parts of the Commonwealth (Toronto?) places are often named after each in proximity. Has anyone got any other examples?

Edit: they both seem to have been involved in governing India during the colonial years. Lansdowne was also an Irish peer.

Lansdowne: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Petty-Fitzmaurice,_5th_Marquess_of_Lansdowne

Havelock: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Havelock

[Irwin3]

Lansdowne Road and Shelbourne Road were apparently named after this guy who was both the 1st Marquess of Lansdowne and the 2nd Earl of Shelburne. He was also Prime Minister from 1782-1783.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Petty,_2nd_Earl_of_Shelburne
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lansdowne_Road#Location

The Lansdowne Road in Luton is within a couple of streets of Cromwell Road. Whether it is named for Thomas or Oliver though, will no doubt remain a mystery to me.

[Crosby87]

You blighters are on today. Was just wondering if the ottawa place is the same person. Perhaps Fox's team of 400 analysts will mention it when the us plays our mortal enemy there on thurs.....

[BonnieShels]

I would reckon he is.

When I was living in Ottawa I could never fathom just how creepily familiar it looks from the riverside at Colonel By Drive as it does to its Dublin namesake.

http://www.chez106.com/files/lansdowne.jpg

[samhaydenjr]

1890Grounds are renamed Lansdowne Park, named after the Marquis of Lansdowne, Governor General from 1883-88, although the name first appeared in the Ottawa Journal in The Exhibition 1886.

From http://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/elephants-pandas-and-pigs-oh-my-a-history-of-lansdowne-park

This was the 5th Marquis of Lansdowne, great-great-grandson of the gentleman who gave his name to Lansdowne Road in Dublin

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Petty-Fitzmaurice,_5th_Marquess_of_Lansdowne

Wow, this place is beginning to sound like an episode of Downton Abbey

[SkStu]

I would reckon he is.

When I was living in Ottawa I could never fathom just how creepily familiar it looks from the riverside at Colonel By Drive as it does to its Dublin namesake.

http://www.chez106.com/files/lansdowne.jpg

That shot looks the exact same but the other sides are well different though, aren't they? I can't really get a good proper view of it all on google but the other stand in Ottawa looks far more like one of our old Landsdowne Rd stands!

[geysir]

1890

Grounds are renamed Lansdowne Park, named after the Marquis of Lansdowne, Governor General from 1883-88, although the name first appeared in the Ottawa Journal in The Exhibition 1886.

From http://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/elephants-pandas-and-pigs-oh-my-a-history-of-lansdowne-park

This was the 5th Marquis of Lansdowne, great-great-grandson of the gentleman who gave his name to Lansdowne Road in Dublin

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Petty-Fitzmaurice,_5th_Marquess_of_Lansdowne

Wow, this place is beginning to sound like an episode of Downton Abbey
I haven't seen one episode of Downton Abbey but this whole saga is creepy enough to be an X File.

Whatever really happened to our heroes??

Leo Trotsky
https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRNXUPRICUyWIc8uGWmm1D2a4xVNgavr s3rypn-lNmcuRsIOTZS

was not assassinated in 1940 by an ice pick in Mexico, but he and his all his doubles congregated at Lansdowne Pk in 1947,
the real Leo is seated on the left of his 5 doubles.

https://postmediaottawacitizen2.files.wordpress.com/2014/07/reserved-for-august-2014-ipad-feature-marian-congress-at-lansdowne-park-e1407516507874.jpg?quality=55&strip=all

[tetsujin1979]

Penalty for Keane in a 5-0 win over Portland Timbers last night

[BonnieShels]

That shot looks the exact same but the other sides are well different though, aren't they? I can't really get a good proper view of it all on google but the other stand in Ottawa looks far more like one of our old Landsdowne Rd stands!

The Bank St side now looks like a more modern West Stand from what I remember. As you say, Only the Riverside Stand looks like our Toilet Bowl.

They only finished it up the week I left last year.
The RedBlacks being on the road for the CFL season start for so long was ridiculous really.

[DannyInvincible]

I haven't seen one episode of Downton Abbey but this whole saga is creepy enough to be an X File.

Whatever really happened to our heroes??

Leo Trotsky
https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRNXUPRICUyWIc8uGWmm1D2a4xVNgavr s3rypn-lNmcuRsIOTZS

was not assassinated in 1940 by an ice pick in Mexico, but he and his all his doubles congregated at Lansdowne Pk in 1947,
the real Leo is seated on the left of his 5 doubles.

https://postmediaottawacitizen2.files.wordpress.com/2014/07/reserved-for-august-2014-ipad-feature-marian-congress-at-lansdowne-park-e1407516507874.jpg?quality=55&strip=all

Why on earth was James Joyce dressed up as a goateed Trotsky double at the Marian Congress in Lansdowne Park in 1947 though? Did he fake his death in the early '40s too so as to allow him to lead this new life of Marian devotion in Canada? And I thought he had very little time for organised religion... Hero my arse!

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

Another glitzy night out for Claudine as Robbie is in the running for the ESPY awards.

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2015/06/24/robbie-keane-lee-nguyen-obafemi-martins-bradley-wright-phillips-receive-espy

Community actor, Joel McHale, the man with the weirdest looking body in Hollywood courtesy of his pec implants, will be hosting the ceremony.

[tricky_colour]

Penalty for Keane in a 5-0 win over Portland Timbers last night


Looks like the rot has set in for Portland Timbers.

(I'll get my coat :redface-new:)

[SkStu]

Ah, wood you leave it out Tricksy.

[Closed Account]

We've done this kind of scheisse before but if anyone wants to vote for Robbie in the ESPYS, then here is the link
http://espn.go.com/espys/2015//vote/index?id=12705019&lang=en&voting=bestmlsplayer

[Crosby87]

Few things would make me happier than seeing him onstage with Caitlyn Jenner.

[Closed Account]

Hat trick for Robbie last night
CgN-zBo8mh0

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

He's just warming up for Gibraltar.

[Crosby87]

Seems like he's always keane to score.

[DeLorean]

The LA King (http://pogmogoal.com/the-blog-reel/the-la-king/21606/)

[tetsujin1979]

Excellent control and finish from Keane tonight: https://twitter.com/LAGalaxy/status/620091230211313664

[nigel-harps1954]

That goal by Robbie was sublime. Just, sublime.

[Stuttgart88]

100% brilliant

[SwanVsDalton]

It was pure class though (it feels like we say this all the time) what was the keeper at? Still what a bit of skill.

[Kingdom]

That goal was just so good, it's hard to find the right words. His celebration was particularly appropriate.

[samhaydenjr]

I went to see Avengers: Age of Ultron today - amazed to learn that one of the stunt performers was Robbie Keane - I kid you not. I immediately tried to replay the movie in my head but could not remember a scene where Iron Man/Thor/Hawkeye/Captain America did a cartwheel followed by a slightly awkward head-over-heels.

[tetsujin1979]

won an ESPY last night for best MLS athelete

[geysir]

won an ESPY last night for best MLS athelete
2015 Best MLS player

12 months, half of this season and half of last season

[Closed Account]

Hat trick for Robbie last night
YIWvsgMYryQ
2 penos and Gerrrrrard and Keanes other goal was manky so not much to write home about.

[Crosby87]

Keane and Gerard have the chemistry of long time lovers on their boyhood club the Galaxies, insists the floundering LA Times.

[DeLorean]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xylS_MBPhs

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

Keane would consider ending his career in LOI.

http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/keane-happy-in-la-but-would-consider-move-to-play-at-home-31405477.html

[DeLorean]

http://media.balls.ie/uploads/2015/07/28100707/Robbie.png

(That he's played with... obviously!)

[BonnieShels]

Why did he put himself in it?

[Crosby87]

No Caleb Folan?

[nigel-harps1954]

Why did he put himself in it?

Resisting the urge to refer to playing with himself..

[BonnieShels]

No Caleb Folan?

Or Joey Lapira*



*Doubt Keane played that game against Ecuador though.

[SkStu]

Resisting the urge to refer to playing with himself..

I was going straight for it if no one else had mentioned it.

[Eminence Grise]

We're broad-minded folk here, Stu. Just make sure your webcam is off.:cool:

[Crosby87]

2 major news stories of the sports day: Keane and Gerrard ruled out of the MLS All Star game and Tom Brady's 4 game suspension upheld by NFL commish Roger Goodell.

[tetsujin1979]

goal and an assist for Keane against Seattle tonight
C2ewW-HsBmk

[Crosby87]

Keane to join Mick and others in tribute to johnny lyons.

http://www.thejournal.ie/johnny-lyons-tribute-show-2286407-Aug2015/

[back of the net]

Just put Galaxy 2-0 up against New York City

[Charlie Darwin]

12 goals in 9 now. One thing that stands out is he has more pace than most of the defenders, which is baffling.

[tetsujin1979]

Two goals, and two assists in a 5-1 win

[Stuttgart88]

Quality, as per usual. Great guy to have in a team that creates chances and a team that can get on top of its opponent. How many international opponents can Ireland get on top of though?

Not a criticism of Keane, more a question of who he can realistically be effective against these days. It's not his fault we're timid and lacking creativity.

[Charlie Darwin]

On the other hand, he was completely shut down by Shamrock Rovers' defence.

[back of the net]

Two goals, and two assists in a 5-1 win


The goals.....

http://www.balls.ie/football/robbie-keane-mls-record/305996