North American Hibs amateur scouts

[dixie]

With the pounds at $2 the wages Hibs can offer might look good to some players over this side. Seen anyone in the American game whose name you'd pass on to JC?

[thesportingrogue]

Jozy Altidore Striker Red Bull NY
Altidore is a young gun, much like Freddy Adu except actually realizing his potential. Has 2 goals in 5 matches already this season.

Also . . .

2006 Stats

Jose Burciaga, Jr Defender KC Wizards 8 goals 8 assists 30 matches

Jonathan Bornstein Defender Chivas USA 6 goals 4 assists 32 matches; has played for USA

Kenny Cooper Striker FC Dallas 11 goals 4 assists 31 matches
6 gamewinners; Cooper spent some time with Man U's reserves; has played for USA

[bhmhibby]

I'm glad Adu is not realizing his potential as RSL are the Rapid's (my home-town team) Rocky Mountain Cup rivals and the west is tight right now. Although Adu looked good last night. Weird game with 1 own-goal per side being the only scoring.

Herculez Gomez of the Rapids is another US player I think would fit in nicely with Hibs' style of play. And for FFS, I think most of these MLS types are making less than GBP 20.000 (league mimimum is GBP 16.500) so he'd be a bargain too. Amazing, I think Thompson and Brown were making GBP 75.000 when they were whinning back in December/January. Although I imagine that doesn't go very far in EDI compared to where you and I live in TN/AL. Great city but pricey, I don't think I could afford to live there...I'd have to commute from Dundee!

[mick50]

hey,bhmhibee. Would appreciate info on the Rapids.I stayed in Aurora a few years back. They played in green back then or was that their "Away" kit.?
.Why did they move, and what kind of crowds do they attract? We get some MSL coverage here( usually middle of the night)

Regarding players moving to scotland from USA . Am no knockin Bonnie Scotland - But a choice of The Rockies V Pentland hills !! Thats easy!! "
Aye and 2 bucks tae the ££.!! where did I put that passport?!!

Cheers Bud ,Glory Glory .

[thesportingrogue]

Since it's evident we need a keeper ever so badly -- allow me to recommend:

Matt Reis

2006 Stats
2880 minutes played
141 saves from 176 shots on goal
1.09 Goals Against Average
10 Clean Sheets

A veteran keeper, Reis would bring stability and experience.

Also: Here's a link with more info on the man.

[bhmhibby]

Mick50: What in the world were you doing in Aurora? Grew up in the western burbs myself but now the rents live out that way.

Rapids sitting atop the MLS west currently but some teams have 1-3 games in hand--notably LA because MLS want to maximize Becks-time--so I'm cautiously optimistic. They put forth an exciting MLS product and have several good players that are enjoyable to watch--Brown, Hernandez, (Terry) Cooke--some on the US MNT--Beckerman, Mastroeni--and my favorite, Herculez Gomez--Reminds me of Sproule in excitement but with better touch after he's beaten everybody to striking/passing position.

The awful Green kits are something of the past, which were replaced by the awful black and blue kits, which were replaced this year by the new look--bergundy, powder-blue kits and new shield--much better. The new colors are part of owner Stan Kroenke's branded team colors (also owns the NHL COL. Avalanche and NBA DEN. Nuggets).

This year has been something of a fresh start for the rapids--besides new colors and shield, they also have a partnership with Arsenal FC and it's rumored Stan is trying to buy control of the club. I think some of the Gunners are for it--Notably Wenger himself.

Rapids moved into a new, football only, complex called thingy's Sporting Goods Park because Mile High (American football stadium) sucked as a football venue and they were probably tearing the field up for the Broncos. DSG Park is supposedly the worlds largest football complex--who knows but it's pretty sweet--as it not only contains DSG Park but 20+ regulation pitches and all sorts of other facilities. It holds 18,000. It is generally at I-70 and Havana and can be reached from DIA/Aurora in 20 minutes. The pitch sits at the bottom of a dug-out bowl and you have a mostly unobstructed view of the fixture from anywhere--except in the loo.

Attendance was supposedly 18,000 for home opener but since it was 20 degree Farenheit and snowing--probaby more like 13-15,000. Other games have been between 11-13,000. Attendance has been affected by the weather as the Rapids are probably 4th or 5th (depending on the Rockies) in sporting draws in Denver as you may recall.

Family has great season tickets (dead center pitch, 12 rows up) which is good because DSG Park is hosting 2007 MLS All-Stars v. Celtic. I promised usahibee I would be as rude as possible to the Weegies when they get there.

Definitely a good team to watch on Sky or Setanta if shown. As for the exchange rate, the US is a bargain right now. And don't forget to buy your Whisky here--a 750ml bottle of 12 yr Macallan in Denver for instance is GBP17/GBP19 with tax. Here in Alabama, because this state sucks, it is GBP31-32 with tax. ATL airport aslo has excellent selection and prices.

Probably way too much information. Cheers and GGTTH!

[thesportingrogue]

bhmhibby, hadn't thought much about Herc -- knew he was pretty good . . .

has he been capped?

[bhmhibby]

TSR: Definitely no caps. Hell, probably nowhere near getting close to USMNT--unless he has a couple more 2005s. He didn't go to college or through the system like a lot of the USMNT did. He just never gave up his dream to play professional football--even lived in his car during his Mexico stint! But, he is fun to watch and you can see the passion in his play.

Speaking of Caps, I saw a FSC special on the USWNT. Our chicks rule! Unbelievable run--undefeated in 2 yrs. 2007 Womens World Cup should be great. GG and Roll Tide!

[thesportingrogue]

Didn't get a lot of response from my Matt Reis suggestion over at Edinburgh Derby . . . except from the jambos.

One notable exception: someone suggested Andy Gruenbaum of Columbus Crew . . . he's been a rock this season, but he needs some more time to mature, imo.

bmhhibby, wish the Tide would roll over the Gators, back up, and roll over them again ;D yes, our ladies are back to their winning ways after a subpar (for them) World Cup '03.

[usahibee]

Your chicks are just lucky they dinnae play Hibernian Ladies cause we wid melt yous ;D ;D

[thesportingrogue]

Fear the Hibernian women!

Say, I wonder how much our green Ladies get paid . . . would it be enough to lure some USA ladies?

[ianfaeclerrie]

Looks like we missed Russel Latapy again - a pity. Probably JC wouldn't have been able to stand the f*gs.

I can't tell you how many times knowing his name has got me into an enjoyable discussion with people from T&T. The women all seem to wear 'Soca Warriors' t-shirts and I have to give a reason for staring at them. The last was on Friday night in the Mall in East Brunswick, NJ. No apologies for staring - straight into "I couldn't help but look to see if Russel Latapy was in there somewhere" - what a line eh! "You know Russel?", eh welll, not personally but I'm a Hibs supporter.............."

[thesportingrogue]

ianfaeclerrie said:

Looks like we missed Russel Latapy again - a pity. Probably JC wouldn't have been able to stand the f*gs.

I can't tell you how many times knowing his name has got me into an enjoyable discussion with people from T&T. The women all seem to wear 'Soca Warriors' t-shirts and I have to give a reason for staring at them. The last was on Friday night in the Mall in East Brunswick, NJ. No apologies for staring - straight into "I couldn't help but look to see if Russel Latapy was in there somewhere" - what a line eh! "You know Russel?", eh welll, not personally but I'm a Hibs supporter.............."

nice cover

[mick50]

Bhmhibby: Missin' Denver awready! Aye, stayed six months back in ,99. I have family there (ma cussins) who emigrated in the sixties to Indiana. Originally from Grassmarket area of Edinburgh. now thers "hunders "of them all over the States,Highland,Indiana, Nashville, Vegas, Pheonix, Daytona Beach ... there everwhere ..... And mostly Hibees, the older ones anyway!!(and Notre Dame)
The Rapids new complex seems very impressive .Recent results suggest its a good move .Near DIA (Do It Again !!!)...I stayed a few weeks - Colfax & Buckley.(Airport Boulevard) not far Eh?
Rapids training complex would put most British,never mind Scottish teams to shame . Its only taken Hibs 130 years plus to build a Training Ground !!
If anyone knocks the standard of MLS there is certainly nothing amateurish about commitment or approach in attaining higher standards
miss the Craic in the Boozers in Denver.!! Sheabeens, Rock Bottom, Piper Inn ,Back Street Tavern... etc..etc Hic.! Hic!.....do you know any of them?
Now our seasons over (Thank God )al keep tabs on Rapids progress .Cheers Bud.

Suppose new thread ill be starting soon" another one bites the dust" Weegie parasites do it again!!Thats £8 m plus.. OConnor Thomson now Brown . Wheres the money going Mr Petrie ?? It cant all be for new training facility!!.

Glory Glory.
PS, That John Elway geezer,... heez got a few motors. yeh!!

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