PLAYER WATCH: Brad Friedel

[JerryGarcia]

I hope a percentage of his wage-packet finds its way to his pilates teacher.

Whoever it is must be a bloody miracle worker.

That narrows it down to Jesus with his healing hands.

 

[JaySpur]

Tottenham Hotspur ‏@SpursOfficial 25m
Goalkeeper @friedel_b has signed a new one-year deal, which will also see him become a Club Ambassador focusing on our work in the US.

I like Brad. This news makes me happy

 

[beats1]

I love Brads professionalism and think he could be a valuable member of the back room staff. I hope this contract means he's taking a backseat from playing though.

I cant see him playing next season, I remember when signed it was rumoured that one of the reason he choose us is because we were going to help him with his badges and become a part time coach

 

[npearl4spurs]

http://talksport.com/football/exclu...hailed-tottenhams-kane-following-5-3-victory?

Brad says he is going to Jamaica after the Burnley match to be a coach with the US U20 national team World Cup qualifying.

 

[chinaman]

And scout for us by the way Brad.

 

[0-Tibsy-0]

Tottenham Hotspur ‏@SpursOfficial 1m1 minute ago
The Club can announce that goalkeeping legend @friedel_b will retire from the game at the end of the season.

Tottenham Hotspur ‏@SpursOfficial 55s55 seconds ago
.@friedel_b: "I’m incredibly proud of what I’ve achieved in my career. When I first started the journey I never imagined it'd be this long."

Tottenham Hotspur ‏@SpursOfficial now15 seconds ago
.@friedel_b: “One thing I will miss is that day-to-day interaction with the staff and players.”

Tottenham Hotspur ‏@SpursOfficial now7 seconds ago
.@friedel_b: “There really is nothing like it but my 44th birthday is here so I think it is a good time to call it a day.”

Tottenham Hotspur ‏@SpursOfficial now11 seconds ago
.@friedel_b: “I’ve had a tremendous time here and met a lot of great people along the way. “

Tottenham Hotspur ‏@SpursOfficial now27 seconds ago
.@friedel_b: “This is a wonderful football club and I feel honoured to have been a part of it for four years.”

Tottenham Hotspur ‏@SpursOfficial now39 seconds ago
.@friedel_b: “The manager is great, there is incredible talent in the changing room, both young & old & with time I see great things ahead."

http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/brad-calls-time-on-illustrious-playing-career-140515/

Great pro and seems like a top bloke to have around the place.

Been a real servant to the game and was in his day a top quality goalkeeper.

I think he'll have a good coaching and/or punditry career now.

Good luck Brad.

 

[Danners9]

Michael Bridge ‏@MichaelBridge_ 10m10 minutes ago
Best wishes to @friedel_b on his retirement. Brad planned to retire last year but kept his registration after Gomes joined Watford. #THFC


more here: http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/brad-calls-time-on-illustrious-playing-career-140515/

he isn't staying to be a coach, instead going back to the US.

 

[L-man]

Will always love him for this vs Lyon

Cheers you old fucker

 

[kungfugrip]

What a pro, brilliant Premier League keeper and represented the club really well on and off the pitch.

 

[Insomnia]

agree with kungfugrip

 

[sandros kung fu kick]

Hope he gets some game time before the end of the season

 

[talkshowhost86]

He's got nearly as many Premier League goals as Soldado. I say we keep him on as a striker.

 

[prawnsandwich]

I am genuinely sad to hear he is going. One of my all time favourites. He never let us down.

 

[yankspurs]

Top pro, top keeper. Sad to see him go. Joins Fox as an analyst, maybe he can do something there because there soccer coverage is pretty shit. Staying on as a club ambassador to the states and will do the global coaching thing for the club and continuing to take his pro license course. So he could possibly come back in a coaching role if he chooses.

 

[rabbikeane]

What a man, what a man
what a mighty good man

Hope we'll get to see him in one of the two remaining games,
allowing him a send off and improved age record

 

[felmani26]

A great professional and model pro it has to be said.

I sincerely hope we can find another role for him at our club, be it coach or ambassador - particularly if we are continuing at looking to boost our exposure in America.

 

[rabbikeane]

I sincerely hope we can find another role for him at our club, be it coach or ambassador - particularly if we are continuing at looking to boost our exposure in America.

Already done, he's moving home and will be our US Club Ambassador

 

[felmani26]

Already done, he's moving home and will be our US Club Ambassador

A very smart move from us.

 

[yankspurs]

Saturday's our last home game correct? Start him on Saturday, let him wear the armband and take him off for Hugo sometime after the second half starts to a standing ovation from the fans, staff, players and the board. Deserves it. Im sure Hugo will understand.

 

[fridgemagnet]

So long Brad and thanks for all the fish...