| Proud of Andre dozzell 01:25 - Aug 30 with 2234 views | stiff_talking |
Andre is playing for DC United vs LAFC right now. How many Englishman have made it big in America !! Proud of Andre as an Ipswich boy to play top level in USA. |  | | |  |
| Proud of Andre dozzell on 01:55 - Aug 30 with 2146 views | Joey_Joe_Joe_Junior |
Without being that guy, loads of English players have played in the MLS with varying levels of ability. Good luck to him and an exciting personal move no doubt but not sure it’s particularly a higher level than he’s already played overall? [Post edited 30 Aug 1:57]
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| Proud of Andre dozzell on 04:48 - Aug 30 with 1959 views | stiff_talking |
| Proud of Andre dozzell on 01:55 - Aug 30 by Joey_Joe_Joe_Junior |
Without being that guy, loads of English players have played in the MLS with varying levels of ability. Good luck to him and an exciting personal move no doubt but not sure it’s particularly a higher level than he’s already played overall? [Post edited 30 Aug 1:57]
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Andre had a good game at center half. A shock for him to play that role but he had excellent game and game finished 0-0. MLS is at least middle of championship level. | | | |
| Proud of Andre dozzell on 05:29 - Aug 30 with 1912 views | Joey_Joe_Joe_Junior |
| Proud of Andre dozzell on 04:48 - Aug 30 by stiff_talking |
Andre had a good game at center half. A shock for him to play that role but he had excellent game and game finished 0-0. MLS is at least middle of championship level. |
Yeah I wasn’t having ago at him or anything. I’ve probably been to 50 MLS games over the last decade and the league is improving and changing for sure.
With the amount of money slushing around it is attracting better international players not just those on a retirement tour at the end of their careers. However, loads of players have been out there from Tommy Smith to David Beckham, it’s a real mismatch of talents at various levels.
Players move the other way into the champ as well as a step up in terms of opportunities to play in Europe, see Boro’s business this summer.
Good luck to Andre, exciting for him and a new challenge I’m sure. [Post edited 30 Aug 5:31]
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| Proud of Andre dozzell on 08:16 - Aug 30 with 1482 views | NthQldITFC |
| Proud of Andre dozzell on 04:48 - Aug 30 by stiff_talking |
Andre had a good game at center half. A shock for him to play that role but he had excellent game and game finished 0-0. MLS is at least middle of championship level. |
Centre half!!!? Seriously? |  |
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| Proud of Andre dozzell on 08:52 - Aug 30 with 1367 views | Pendejo |
His (half?) brother Dion is his agent and has spent most his working life stateside
I hope they both have great success |  |
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| Proud of Andre dozzell on 09:35 - Aug 30 with 1186 views | Mookamoo |
| Proud of Andre dozzell on 08:16 - Aug 30 by NthQldITFC |
Centre half!!!? Seriously? |
He was up against Son Heung-min |  | | |
| Proud of Andre dozzell on 10:09 - Aug 30 with 1043 views | blueoutlook |
Proud ? He is there because he couldn’t cut it over here. It’s a get out when you are either past it or just not up to English football. |  | | |
| Proud of Andre dozzell on 10:52 - Aug 30 with 939 views | Nutkins_Return |
| Proud of Andre dozzell on 04:48 - Aug 30 by stiff_talking |
Andre had a good game at center half. A shock for him to play that role but he had excellent game and game finished 0-0. MLS is at least middle of championship level. |
Tells you everything you need to know about the level.
I don't think MLS is middle. Hamp level at all. Andre couldn't play CB at champ level that's for sure.
MLS is a very different league though. It has a smattering of some real.quality players but has some L2 and below players in the mix as well. As a package it has come on a lot. There are a few decent teams in there but the intensity and level is not champ. Champ is a really high level and immediately after the top 4-5 leagues in the world for me. | |
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| Proud of Andre dozzell on 10:59 - Aug 30 with 909 views | BlueBadger |
| Proud of Andre dozzell on 10:09 - Aug 30 by blueoutlook |
Proud ? He is there because he couldn’t cut it over here. It’s a get out when you are either past it or just not up to English football. |
He just didn't fancy taking the step down to play for Norwich. |  |
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| Proud of Andre dozzell on 11:11 - Aug 30 with 874 views | J2BLUE |
| Proud of Andre dozzell on 10:09 - Aug 30 by blueoutlook |
Proud ? He is there because he couldn’t cut it over here. It’s a get out when you are either past it or just not up to English football. |
He turned down a new contract with Portsmouth to move to the US so it's not a case of not being able to cut it. |  | | |
| Proud of Andre dozzell on 11:13 - Aug 30 with 864 views | blueoutlook |
| Proud of Andre dozzell on 11:11 - Aug 30 by J2BLUE |
He turned down a new contract with Portsmouth to move to the US so it's not a case of not being able to cut it. |
Money as well no doubt. | | | |
| Proud of Andre dozzell on 13:41 - Aug 30 with 619 views | Churchman |
| Proud of Andre dozzell on 11:13 - Aug 30 by blueoutlook |
Money as well no doubt. |
I suspect money is the main reason. Why else when in your prime would you go to MLS? |  | | |
| Proud of Andre dozzell on 14:12 - Aug 30 with 546 views | J2BLUE |
| Proud of Andre dozzell on 13:41 - Aug 30 by Churchman |
I suspect money is the main reason. Why else when in your prime would you go to MLS? |
I don't think that fair really for players who are not at the very top of the game. For someone like Dozzell, who is an average Championship midfielder, there's not much he's really giving up in terms of potential medals/playing in the Premier League. He's 27 now so probably knows he's going to be a mid table Championship midfielder for most of his career before going down through the leagues or he can move to the US on more money with far less pressure, more time on the ball and can likely play until his mid thirties.
Calling him an average Championship midfielder is not intended as an insult. To have a solid career at that level is some achievement. If he had stayed he would likely have ended up with around 450 appearances. I can definitely see the logic in making the move though. | | | |
| Proud of Andre dozzell on 14:19 - Aug 30 with 505 views | Joey_Joe_Joe_Junior |
| Proud of Andre dozzell on 14:12 - Aug 30 by J2BLUE |
I don't think that fair really for players who are not at the very top of the game. For someone like Dozzell, who is an average Championship midfielder, there's not much he's really giving up in terms of potential medals/playing in the Premier League. He's 27 now so probably knows he's going to be a mid table Championship midfielder for most of his career before going down through the leagues or he can move to the US on more money with far less pressure, more time on the ball and can likely play until his mid thirties.
Calling him an average Championship midfielder is not intended as an insult. To have a solid career at that level is some achievement. If he had stayed he would likely have ended up with around 450 appearances. I can definitely see the logic in making the move though. |
MLS has changed loads in the last 15 years so proper good youngsters coming through as well but the original post read like he had really made it or something. | |
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| Proud of Andre dozzell on 14:31 - Aug 30 with 453 views | BlueBadger |
| Proud of Andre dozzell on 14:12 - Aug 30 by J2BLUE |
I don't think that fair really for players who are not at the very top of the game. For someone like Dozzell, who is an average Championship midfielder, there's not much he's really giving up in terms of potential medals/playing in the Premier League. He's 27 now so probably knows he's going to be a mid table Championship midfielder for most of his career before going down through the leagues or he can move to the US on more money with far less pressure, more time on the ball and can likely play until his mid thirties.
Calling him an average Championship midfielder is not intended as an insult. To have a solid career at that level is some achievement. If he had stayed he would likely have ended up with around 450 appearances. I can definitely see the logic in making the move though. |
Fair play, the MLs is at least vaguely competitive. Now, if he'd gone to Saudi... | |
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