Ryan Meara

**Sullivinho** · 02/05/2012, 7:50 PM

Originally Posted by SolitudeRed

PS what is going on with this forum and a new found obsession with how names are pronounced

Hmmm, a major tournament imminent and the bulk of discussion turns to the minutia of name pronunciation..

George Hamilton's aliases have been well and truly exposed! 'Paul O'Shea' indeed.

**Stuttgart88** · 02/05/2012, 8:13 PM

Those of us who have actually heard Paul speak would realise why pronunciation is an issue. His cover is still in tact.

**Ol� Ol�** · 02/05/2012, 10:06 PM

Originally Posted by fionnsci

Anyway as a rule, however someone pronounces their name is how everyone else should say it too

Been watching too much 'Keeping Up Appearances', have we?

**tricky_colour** · 03/05/2012, 2:42 AM

Is Paul O'Shea pronounced Paul O'Shay or Paul or O'Shia?

**paul_oshea** · 03/05/2012, 9:39 AM

Originally Posted by Stuttgart88

Those of us who have actually heard Paul speak would realise why pronunciation is an issue. His cover is still in tact.

Yes We do, We speak the QE, rather splendid old chap.

**Eminence Grise** · 03/05/2012, 3:31 PM

But do we all write it, old chap? And can anybody who is forthright claim their cover is 'in tact?'

(Yes: it's a dull day at the Grise building of gainful employ - would much rather this thread was about Rooney Mara...)

**DannyInvincible** · 03/05/2012, 7:29 PM

It appears Meara was keen to accept the call-up but his boss, Hans Backe, decided to block it, viewing it as "stupid" for some reason: http://www.onceametro.com/2012/5/2/2...hans-backe-off

"I just told him we will turn it down," coach Hans Backe said.

"He wants to play; I don’t want [it], so that’s why."

...

"It’s stupid. I’m not commenting on it," Backe said.

Sounds rather harsh on the young lad.

**Irwin3** · 03/05/2012, 8:52 PM

"It’s stupid. I’m not commenting on it," Backe said.

What an idiot. Makes a ridiculous comment and then says I'm not commenting on it... Moron.

**cclinton** · 23/08/2012, 10:31 PM

Meara needs hip surgery so is out of the remainder of the MLS season

**DannyInvincible** · 18/12/2012, 10:30 PM

'Ryan Meara signs new deal with New York Red Bulls': http://newyork.sbnation.com/2012/12/...york-red-bulls

Ryan Meara, the Fordham graduate who started 18 games for the New York Red Bulls last season before being sidelined by season-ending hip surgery, will return to the Red Bulls next season. The team announced Tuesday that Meara has signed a new contract.

"Ryan, a local boy, has impressed our coaching staff and has the potential to be a top goalkeeper," said Red Bulls Sporting Director Andy Roxburgh. "He is recovering well from his injury problem and should be fully fit to join the first team squad in preseason training. We are delighted to sign him on a new contract."

Meara was an early contender for MLS Rookie of the Year before being injured. He surrendered 1.50 goals per game in his 18 starts, compiling a 9-5-4 record. The Yonkers, NY native set the shutout record earlier this year for a rookie goalkeeper, not conceding a goal in 321 minutes while helping the Red Bulls to a five-match winning streak.