I think he's grand when doing the routine press conferences or pre/post match interviews. He was on the Late Late Show some time back though and he came across as a very poor speaker, although his missus did most of the yapping anyway! I really don't see this as a reason to like or dislike him in any case. He has more than enough vocabulary to get the job done and enough brain power to refrain from saying anything stupid.
That was Penicillin! And she didnt love you!Originally Posted by paul_oshea
No Somos muchos pero estamos locos.
Matthew Syed in today's Times (subscription only so I can't link the article) has a pop at people who presume footballers are thick just because they haven't got middle class accents, accusing them of classism.
Any chance you could take a screenshot and upload the file, that way everyone should be able to see it for free, and it shouldn't take you more than a minute
I honestly don't know how. I'll get someone at work to scan it and then you can steer me from there. Tomorrow's activity. off home now.
Second leg of the LA Galaxy's playoff against San Jose Earthquakes tonight. Keane has scored the first goal of the game to tie up the aggregate score at 1-1 (he was 13/2 with Bet365 for those with a punter's interest).
http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter...videoID=205508
33 minutes and Keane scores his second to make it 2-0 on the night.
http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter...videoID=205518
LAGalaxy won 3-1 on the night and 3-2 on aggregate.
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"There's man all over for you, blaming on his boots the fault of his feet" - Samuel Beckett, Waiting for Godot
The co-commentator on Robbie's first "Where's the ball pressure?"
I like the parlance.
It's right here.
Seems like California is having quite the San Franciscan influence on Bob.
No Somos muchos pero estamos locos.
Somebody has nicked the paper from my desk. Sorry.Any chance you could take a screenshot and upload the file, that way everyone should be able to see it for free, and it shouldn't take you more than a minute
First leg of the Western Conference final tonight and Keane has scored the only goal of the game at half-time. A header inside the six-yard box from a Landon Donovan cross. Goal is here.
UPDATE: Keane gets his second goal of the night from a tap-in to give LA a 3-0 lead.
Final Score: LA Galaxy 3 Seattle Sounders 0
Second leg is next Sunday night.
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"There's man all over for you, blaming on his boots the fault of his feet" - Samuel Beckett, Waiting for Godot
He has a great scoring record in the MLS (21 goals in 33 games now) but man, what a scumbag move for the second goal. It was just so unnecessary to steal that tap in. No player was chasing it, the keeper had given up once it was knocked past him and he ran the danger of being offside. Wilhelmsson's reaction just said it all. He couldn't believe it. He was all smiles in the end, but I would have been furious with him if that was me.
He must be on some goal bonus.
That ball was initially going out until it bounced. I think Robbie was just making sure.
Don't blame him at all for it. Hesitation can lead to failure
Folding my way into the big money!!!
so a striker makes 100% sure the ball ends up in the back of the net? not much scandal here, in fact id say he was simply doing his job. for all Keane knew there was an opposition player behind him or something. hope he scores a few more like that for us over the next 12 months
It's all good once this doesn't happen!
Apparently Drew Carey owns the Seattle Sounders.
No Somos muchos pero estamos locos.
Veteran Keane illuminates the Galaxy
(FIFA.com) Wednesday 14 November 2012
Contrary to the popular saying, there are times when statistics do not lie. Robbie Keane can vouch for that. Bouncing back from Republic of Ireland’s unhappy showing at UEFA EURO 2012 in June, the former Tottenham Hotspur forward has been in scintillating form in Major League Soccer, scoring 18 goals and serving up seven assists for Los Angeles Galaxy and giving opposing defences a very hard time in the process.
“He really made us suffer,” Seattle Sounders right-back Adam Johansson told FIFA.com following their 3-0 defeat in Los Angeles in Sunday’s first leg of the Western Conference final.
Keane got his name on the score-sheet twice against the Sounders, just as he had done four days earlier in the second leg of the Galaxy’s Western Conference semi-final against San Jose Earthquakes, helping his side overturn a 1-0 deficit away from home to win 3-2 on aggregate.
“We knew what he was capable of, especially on the counter,” added Johansson. “He’s quick and he uses his instinct and intelligence when it comes to reading the game. It’s no surprise to see him playing like this because he’s got such great vision. He always knows where his team-mates and opposing defenders are.”
The irrepressible Irishman has struck four of his side’s six goals in their last two games and also helped set up their second against Seattle, playing a long pinpoint pass that allowed Sean Franklin to tee up Mike Magee.
“He’s a real leader for the team,” said an appreciative Magee. “From the moment the referee blows his whistle he gives 200 per cent.”
"He’s been the best player in the league since he came back from the EUROs. He’s scored some vital goals. He’s a real competitor too, a remarkable player."
Bruce Arena on Robbie Keane
Bruce Arena’s side have dominated proceedings in MLS ever since their attacking talisman returned from Poland and Ukraine, finding their stride at just the right time, much to the coach’s delight: “We’ve been the best team in the league since then, and I’m delighted the rest haven’t picked up on that yet.”
Galaxy defender Todd Dunivant told FIFA.com: “Just like the team, Robbie’s been playing his best football since the summer. We’re on a much sounder footing now and he’s making the most of that to show what a great player he is. He’s got so much quality that if his opponents give him half a chance, he’ll punish them straightaway. He’s playing so well at the moment, but if you ask me that’s just his usual standard.”
The fact remains, however, that Keane has never been in such prolific form. The most productive of his eight seasons in the English Premier League was 2007/08, when he racked up 15 goals. From the end of his successful loan spell with Celtic in 2010, where he struck 12 goals in 16 matches, Keane had netted just eight league goals for Spurs, West Ham United, the Galaxy and Aston Villa combined.
Yet whatever the reason for his return to form, the man himself is thinking about nothing but the team. “It was important to keep the momentum going after the San Jose game,” the 32-year-old said after his demolition job on the Sounders. “We didn’t take as many chances as we should have against Seattle, but we did put three away, which is not something everyone can do.”
More at ease in front of goal than discussing his many attributes, Keane is content to let Arena do his talking for him and to repay whatever compliments come his way with goals.
“He’s been the best player in the league since he came back from the EUROs,” commented the former USA coach. “He’s settled in really well in MLS and he’s scored some vital goals. He’s a real competitor too, a remarkable player and a very important member of the team. Along with David Beckham and Landon Donovan, he’s a role model for our younger players.”
First time I've read of Keane being referred to as a "veteran". I suppose he is in the literal sense and he does have a few greys, but isn't that term usually reserved for players in the 34-36 category, before the "how on earth is granda still playing?!" category?
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