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The quotes by Redknapp in that article are from 2012.Quote:
Originally Posted by Deckydee
http://www.goal.com/en/news/9/englan...mls-loan-deals
"The MLS market is one that we've got to look at," Redknapp told Sky Sports.
"Robbie's a good shout. He probably would be an interesting player.
"I haven't spoken to him yet, no, but he would be an interesting player. He's a good pro and he would be the ideal type to have around for sure because he would give us something."
I'm pretty sure those quotes attributed to Redknapp are actually from this time 2012 when he was actually considering bringing Robbie over. I'm in work so slightly limited in what I can check due to blocks and general computer slowness, but I read it yesterday that someone with Sky or the BBC (I think) saw Redknapp's words in an article from 2012, forgot to check the date of the article, re-tweeted the supposed interest as if the comments were from the past few days, others latched on to it and so we've got us a nice transfer rumour out of complete thin air. Unless Redknapp has since declared there is a genuine 2014 interest there?...
Me need vacation, then me will see.
http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/articl...ext-chapter-me
Fantastic dig from Arena there at Beckham.Quote:
Originally Posted by Metrostars
You should know that all true fans have a direct line to Robbie.Quote:
Originally Posted by DannyInvincible
It should be noted that there is no direct bus to LA.
Where'll he be "vacationing"?Quote:
Originally Posted by Crosby87
I'm genuinely intrigued as to how Paul got in touch with Robbie as Robbie isn't on Twitter (or any other public forum), as far as I'm aware. Can you put my curiosity to rest, Paul? :)Quote:
Originally Posted by BonnieShels
He's on Facebook alright. I doubt this is what Paul's referring to though, hope not anyway.
I'd be stunned if Robbie personally manages that Facebook account himself.
Why so?
it's not unheard of for athletes/actors/celebrities to have people oversee their social media accounts for them.Quote:
Originally Posted by DeLorean
Ashton Kutcher, Britney Spears and Hugh Jackman have all been caught out for it in the past
Oh I know it's a possibility, but celebrities have Twitter accounts that they use themselves, I just don't see why it would be that shocking if he controlled it himself. A lot of the stuff on it is about his kid as well which makes me think he might be behind it.
Most agencies insist (in their contracts) to have joint control on all accounts - if not completely control them personally. Most of the top tennis players have their accouns controlled by "assistants", now even Caro Wozniaki has hers done remotely....after the incident!
What about the likes of Joey Barton, Rio Ferdinand, Mario Balotelli?? Surely there's no control there.
not all have someone control their accounts, but some do.Quote:
Originally Posted by DeLorean
I know, I was contesting the 'most' reference. Maybe most tennis players do, but it would seem most footballers don't. I'd say it's very unlikely that Keane does the actual uploads and typing, but I reckon he's probably instructing somebody what to put up, judging by the content. Who knows though.
I'd say MLS owning Keane's contract means they'd have guarantees his social media was vetted in the way Ferdinand's or Barton's wouldn't.
I think others have explained pretty well why it'd surprise me if Robbie was managing the page himself. I see it's described as "the official page for LA Galaxy & Ireland captain Robbie Keane". It seems like PR and not much else to me. I see where you're coming from and I don't wish to sound cynical because I don't have a problem with it at all, but many of the photos have a promotional feel to them even if they do feature Robert Junior. They're very much staged/managed and it's clear Robbie isn't taking them himself with his own camera/phone. Robbie may have some say in the content published, but he definitely wouldn't use it as a profile in the same way a non-celebrity member of the public would use a private Facebook profile. There are numerous comments left by members of the public making queries and asking questions but there's no interaction with them, as far as I can see, so even if Robbie is involved, it doesn't look like he's busy receiving and responding to personal messages. Not that I have any problem with all of that; it is what it is and anyone looking for a direct line to Robbie to tell him a flag on his boots is wrong-way-round would probably be better off trying elsewhere. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by DeLorean
Not sure what the point of all this social media debate is. Everybody knows YBIG diehards have their own private phone line to the national team captain.
Up-to-date comments from Harry and Lambert
QPR manager Harry Redknapp has played down the prospect of a move for Republic of Ireland captain Robbie Keane who recently suggested his days at LA Galaxy are numbered.
Keane was named Major League Soccer’s (MLS) MVP last week and went on to win a third championship in four years with the club, scoring an extra-time winner against New England Revolution at the StubHub Centre on Sunday. Afterwards, he said he would take a short break and consider his future, despite having one year to run on his Galaxy contract, and added: “Sometimes change is good for everybody.”
Redknapp, Keane’s former manager Tottenham, insisted QPR have not been in contact with Galaxy, but he was effusive in his praise of the one-time Spurs striker.
“Robbie’s an amazing footballer, one of the best professionals I’ve come across,” he said. “He’s gone over there and been the best player in the league - he hasn’t gone there for a holiday - but he belongs to the LA Galaxy and is the star man of their team and league.
“We’ve never made an enquiry about him. They wouldn’t let him go.”
Redknapp was responding to speculative stories in the media this week that were based on a quote from 2012.
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert was also drawn on the subject today and he insisted the 34-year-old Keane could still do a job for a Premier League side.
“I am pretty sure he could,” said the Scot. “For one thing Robbie Keane has scored goals wherever he has been. He is still a very good player and a goalscorer. I don’t see it as anything of a problem him playing again in the Premiership.”
Keane had a loan spell at Villa before, when he scored three goals in six games for Alex McLeish’s side in 2012.
Robert on the Late Late now.
Himself and Claudine are ambassadors for next year's Special Olympics in LA. Here's a snippet from the show:Quote:
Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mdVAymJVPg
Shamrock Rovers vs LA Galaxy in the most mouth watering friendly in the history of friendliness. The Super Bowl of Soccer. You chaps should try to get tickets right away.
Robbie (the real nr.1) makes a magnanimous gesture to boost Obama's self esteem at the White House reception with the US president.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B83O7sEIgAA7zTT.jpg
A video clip of Obama's big day:
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2g8y6b_rec2342_sport#from=embediframe
Look at the scummy head on Gary Bettman. GAH!
On that. Robbie totally missed a trick that time he didn't move to Leicester.
Ah...this ah.....we....this is ah....omm....the la galaxy....ahh......they have won ah......the ah......
http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2015/...medium=twitter
Not sure who the tool was asking questions for the first minute of this (might be O'Donoghue), but to suggest to Keane that Gerrard would be his new captain is massively disrespectful. The attitude of some of the Irish media to Robbie over the years is shocking.
Is it Eamonn Horan?Quote:
Originally Posted by Nugget
http://thetvroom.com/images/pool-0/096/main-000-91.jpg
FFS, Robbie Keane was captain of LA over Landon Donovan last year, the greatest US player ever. Stupid reporter with a shocking question.
Totally agree that it was a very inappropriate question but maybe Horan was just trying to have a little fun with him. If Keane had reacted with a little laugh and said something like "haha he'll have a job taking that off me" it wouldn't have been as tense and awkward. I'm kind of willing to give Horan the benefit of the doubt as he usually seems pretty harmless, if it was TOD I'd be up in arms though :)
i think it's more a symptom of our national inferiority complex to anything english in these matters.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nugget
But yes, Keane has got some shabby treatment over the years. I think he is a great ambassador for the country, a real national treasure. His move to the USA was inspired.
Robbie could see himself in charge of Irish team someday.
http://www.espnfc.com/major-league-s...-coach-one-day
I was just compiling some stats recently and it amazing the number of international games Robbie has played per club game: The ratio is 4.01 club games per international. In the small sample I checked that Given leads the way with 3.76 while Staunton has 4.71, Paul McGrath 5.75, Roy Keane 7.05, Cunningham 7.35 and Denis Irwin 12.00 ! I suspect the latter's are skewed by early retirement or perhaps Fergusonitis.
And yet some will continue to question Robbie's commitment to the cause.
Interesting. I suppose Irwin wasn't selected for us until he was nearly 25. I think the figures you have used are only counting league games so the likes of Roy Keane's would actually be far worse if you counted all the Champions League and cup games he played for United, in particular. Robbie's is actually level with Given if you count all club games, both 4.84:1.
Or by being dropped/ left out of the team under McCarthy! But yeah, it was probably Fergusonitis... :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by OwlsFan
High praise for Robbie: http://balls.ie/football/robbie-kean...s-illustrated/
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Originally Posted by Balls.ie
Carried on where he left off early this morning with the second goal in a 2-0 win for the galaxy in their first game of the season
Highlights of the game here: http://www.lagalaxy.com/news/2015/03...r-chicago-fire
Nice finish
If Keane was a British player with the same international accomplishments he'd be knighted! I'm drawing a blank on a similar recognition over here, Freedom of Tallaght maybe! :p