PLAYER WATCH: Brad Friedel
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mpickard2087
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Gotta be honest, I haven't been his biggest fan on here since he joined. Solid but I don't really like stay at home, glued to the line 'keepers. Much prefer proactive ones. However he was a solid PL keeper right into his 40's and he was obviously a top pro and has worked hard to stay at that level, which deserves nothing but respect. The bits I have seen of him he has the makings of a good pundit, and I can imagine he has potential as a coach too.
Wouldn't begrudge him a few minutes at the weekend, I believe it would get him the record as oldest PL player.
Wouldn't begrudge him a few minutes at the weekend, I believe it would get him the record as oldest PL player.
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Who now steps in to become our number 3? I assume McGee just steps up, but we have a history of making sure we have 3 senior keepers on our books.
JUSTINSIGNAL
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Seems like a great professional. Shame he didn't stay on in some kind of coaching capacity.
Bus-Conductor
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No, McGee should be 3rd choice.
Agreed. I'd like to see us put faith in him if it comes down to it. However, if we lose Lloris and Vorm to injury before or in January, we need to be bringing in a keeper
THFCSPURS19
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I'd just do what LVG did with Vorm at the World Cup- play him for the last couple of minutes if we are winning comfortably, which is unlikely.
Geyzer Soze
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Winning or losing what does it matter anyway? Pointless game isn't it? (Pride aside)
Geyzer Soze
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I'd like to see him get a last game.
THFCSPURS19
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It's not pointless at all considering we are now just two points above Swansea in 8th.
Geyzer Soze
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i thought 8th was getting a Europa place too this year?
Strikeb4ck
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He should at the very least be brought on in the last couple minutes on Saturday.
yojambo
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His statement;
When I was a boy growing up in Bay Village, near Cleveland, Ohio, I played every sport I could. I loved the competition, the physical challenge and mastering skills. When soccer became my main sport there was no professional league to speak of in the US and it was hard to dream of a career in the game. Now, reflecting on an adventure that started when I joined UCLA in 1989, and ends in the next few weeks with Tottenham, it all seems very surreal.
I have had highs and lows, ups and downs, met some incredible people, learned more than just how to keep goal, traveled to places all over the globe, and played against world’s best. During that time I have had the privilege of representing some of the greatest football clubs in the world, and experienced the passion of fans who I have felt were behind me in saving every shot or catching every cross.
For those people who have followed me as fans at UCLA, Brondby, Galatasaray, Columbus Crew, Liverpool, Blackburn, Aston Villa, Tottenham, and the US National Team; I am honored that you let me be a part of your dedicated and loyal support.
To the managers, coaches, trainers, physios, kit personnel, medical team; to the other staff, from executives to groundskeepers, security people, and kitchen staff – all the support staff – you are the people who make every football club tick on a day-to-day basis, I can only say thank you.
I have played with some outstanding players. When you play a team sport there is a special and unique bond that you have with your teammates. Those are moments I will never forget.
As I now embark on a second career, I will continue to be involved in the game. I look forward to my work as an analyst with FOX Sports, and as a Tottenham Club Ambassador in the US.
If I have provided the inspiration to a single player to take up the game, to strive to be better, and maybe even, to play at the highest level; then that is a legacy I will be immensely proud of.
Brad Friedel
A top professional but more importantly a top man, i wish there was more like him in the game.
When I was a boy growing up in Bay Village, near Cleveland, Ohio, I played every sport I could. I loved the competition, the physical challenge and mastering skills. When soccer became my main sport there was no professional league to speak of in the US and it was hard to dream of a career in the game. Now, reflecting on an adventure that started when I joined UCLA in 1989, and ends in the next few weeks with Tottenham, it all seems very surreal.
I have had highs and lows, ups and downs, met some incredible people, learned more than just how to keep goal, traveled to places all over the globe, and played against world’s best. During that time I have had the privilege of representing some of the greatest football clubs in the world, and experienced the passion of fans who I have felt were behind me in saving every shot or catching every cross.
For those people who have followed me as fans at UCLA, Brondby, Galatasaray, Columbus Crew, Liverpool, Blackburn, Aston Villa, Tottenham, and the US National Team; I am honored that you let me be a part of your dedicated and loyal support.
To the managers, coaches, trainers, physios, kit personnel, medical team; to the other staff, from executives to groundskeepers, security people, and kitchen staff – all the support staff – you are the people who make every football club tick on a day-to-day basis, I can only say thank you.
I have played with some outstanding players. When you play a team sport there is a special and unique bond that you have with your teammates. Those are moments I will never forget.
As I now embark on a second career, I will continue to be involved in the game. I look forward to my work as an analyst with FOX Sports, and as a Tottenham Club Ambassador in the US.
If I have provided the inspiration to a single player to take up the game, to strive to be better, and maybe even, to play at the highest level; then that is a legacy I will be immensely proud of.
Brad Friedel
A top professional but more importantly a top man, i wish there was more like him in the game.
worcestersauce
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I posted on the front page but I'll do it again here:-
He has been a credit to the game, his clubs, his country and himself his entire career, a class act and I am very pleased he will be an ambassador for our club.
He has been a credit to the game, his clubs, his country and himself his entire career, a class act and I am very pleased he will be an ambassador for our club.
TheAmerican
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He needs to start the game against Everton. If we win, he needs to get himself sent off in the 90'. He will become the oldest player to ever start and ever get sent off in the epl.
'Murica
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THFCSPURS19
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8th won't ever get an EL place and 7th only becomes an EL place if Arsenal win the FA Cup.
Geyzer Soze
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Apologies then I'd misunderstood
Still like to see him get at least a few minutes give him that record he deserves it
