 To the Blanco skeptics, and those who are willing to give him a try |
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| To the Blanco skeptics, and those who are willing to give him a try |
 Apr 10 2007, 04:33 PM
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You know why the defender was doing that?
He was afraid to stick a foot in because it's fucking "Guanamonk" Blanco...and he's known to rock the microphone! -------------------- hate + beer
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Apr 10 2007, 04:44 PM
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QUOTE(idgy_13 @ Apr 10 2007, 04:29 PM) [snapback]356689[/snapback] I am one of his skeptics, I know he will do terrible here because I believe he is here for the money, and not to play. I want him to succeed and bring us an MLS Cup, but I know he won't. Also, in that video, the defense was fucking terrible, there was one where he left the ball in front of his legs for about 2 seconds standing there and the defender did nothing but look at the ball. Terrible. You realize the same thing happens to Mapp every game. Defenders know if they stab they're going to get abused. |
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Apr 10 2007, 04:56 PM
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 First Team Group: Members Posts: 1396 Joined: 29-September 06 From: Belmont & Cicero Member No.: 3415 Supports: Fire, PSG |
QUOTE(idgy_13 @ Apr 10 2007, 03:29 PM) [snapback]356689[/snapback] I am one of his skeptics, I know he will do terrible here because I believe he is here for the money, and not to play. I want him to succeed and bring us an MLS Cup, but I know he won't. Also, in that video, the defense was fucking terrible, there was one where he left the ball in front of his legs for about 2 seconds standing there and the defender did nothing but look at the ball. Terrible. I think until Blanco shows otherwise, you have to give him the benefit of the doubt. He's said all the right things so far, and I have no reason to believe he's lying. -------------------- Sveto ime Chicago
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Apr 10 2007, 06:47 PM
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 First Team Group: Member Posts: 687 Joined: 28-March 06 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 2707 Supports: Chicago Fire, USA, Man Utd |
QUOTE(Sixkick @ Apr 10 2007, 05:44 PM) [snapback]356704[/snapback] You realize the same thing happens to Mapp every game. Defenders know if they stab they're going to get abused. Yeah thats a good point, defenders seem to give mapp a lot of space I would imagine Blanco would get the same respect, at least from a lot of defenders. --------------------    |
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Apr 10 2007, 06:55 PM
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 First Team Group: Members Posts: 514 Joined: 9-April 07 From: Chicago Ridge Member No.: 4578 Supports: Chicago Fire |
I'm pretty excited about the signing, though I personally think we could've brought in someone even better. Anyway, I definitely won't judge the man until he's stepped onto the pitch in a Fire kit for a few matches. I remember when I was in Europe there was a lot of talk about the David Beckham deal that brought up so many rumors of "who will sell out next to Major League Soccer?" One name in particular that came up was Trez having talks with the Fire organization, but I've dismissed it. The man wouldn't come here at his age right now and he's well dedicated to Juventus, despite the fact that they don't give him enough opportunities IMO. However, just for kicks, who would've liked to have seen David playing here?
Bring on Blanco! -------------------- “It’s not the creed nor nationality that counts. It’s the man himself” - Willie Maley  Do you know football? |
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Apr 10 2007, 07:29 PM
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QUOTE(Vertigone @ Apr 10 2007, 06:55 PM) [snapback]356803[/snapback] However, just for kicks, who would've liked to have seen David playing here? Yes, please. A forward with some height, and he's got heart. -------------------- ALL TOGETHER WANTED: Somebody to go back in time with me. You'll get paid after we get back. Must bring your own weapons. Safety not guaranteed. I have only done this once before. |
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Apr 10 2007, 10:37 PM
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 First Team Group: Members Posts: 860 Joined: 16-February 06 From: chi.ill Member No.: 2574 Supports: cfsc |
i watched that america game. and after being at the opener, i realized:
mapp + blanco is gonna a beautiful site to see on the pitch. -------------------- QUOTE The WB05 Zine. Undeniably overdue. |
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Apr 10 2007, 11:00 PM
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he played in a mexican league which is almost as shitty as MLS
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Apr 14 2007, 03:52 AM
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Player/Manager Group: Members Posts: 3112 Joined: 6-June 05 Member No.: 2020 Supports: Fire |
QUOTE(IronFan @ Apr 10 2007, 11:00 PM) [snapback]356910[/snapback] he played in a mexican league which is almost as shitty as MLS Which is why two Mexican League teams are in the CCC finals.... Blaco and America take on the Owls of Autonomous University of Guadalajara live Sunday at 4pm Central on Univision. CA has 24 pts, UAG has 19. -------------------- "Any tourist can stand on a concourse, get drunk, and criticize those below them actively supporting the Club. A real supporter chants, sings, and cheers for 90+"
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Apr 14 2007, 10:20 AM
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Reserve Team Group: Members Posts: 302 Joined: 30-October 05 Member No.: 2399 |
CCC finals hahaha im impressed
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Apr 14 2007, 11:43 AM
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 First Team Group: Members Posts: 1875 Joined: 3-April 06 From: Hill Valley Member No.: 2731 Supports: Chicago Fire |
I am a skeptic. Part of me believes that signing Blanco is nothing more than a publicity stunt to pander to Chicagoland's Mexican population. Blanco's personality, motivation and fitness all seem to be in question. The man is 34 and has only played 23 games outside of Mexico (not including internationals of course). How good can a guy who never drew interest from South America or Europe really be? That said, Blanco still deserves a fair shot when he suits up for the Fire. Who can say what is in store until it really happens. Blanco could be a bust and $2.5 mil could go down the drain. Blanco could be a mediocre player a divide fans a bit. But Blanco could also be great for the Fire and become a legend among Fire fans. He could even turn the Club America fans onto the Fire. When other teams are signing David Beckham and Claudio Reyna and rumors of Juan Pablo Angel, Cisse and others coming to the MLS it's not suprising to see that not everyone is sold on the Fire signing Blanco. But I hope he does great because if he's good then the Fire can only get better.
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Apr 14 2007, 12:43 PM
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QUOTE(IronFan @ Apr 14 2007, 10:20 AM) [snapback]358926[/snapback] CCC finals hahaha im impressed Well what does libertadores do for ya? Mexican teams consistantly go deep in that. Pachuca won the last Copa Sudamericana. It's the 5th highest paying league in the world. |
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Apr 14 2007, 01:44 PM
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QUOTE(IronFan @ Apr 14 2007, 11:20 AM) [snapback]358926[/snapback] CCC finals hahaha im impressed you wouldn't want the fire to be in the finals with a chance to play in the world club championship? -------------------- Did the Fire win an MLS cup in 2008? I thought it was 1998?
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Apr 14 2007, 03:40 PM
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Player/Manager Group: Members Posts: 3112 Joined: 6-June 05 Member No.: 2020 Supports: Fire |
QUOTE(WolfmanHasNards! @ Apr 14 2007, 11:43 AM) [snapback]358956[/snapback] How good can a guy who never drew interest from South America or Europe really be? He did play in Europe. -------------------- "Any tourist can stand on a concourse, get drunk, and criticize those below them actively supporting the Club. A real supporter chants, sings, and cheers for 90+"
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Apr 14 2007, 07:54 PM
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Real Valladolid is where he played in spain for two years.
-------------------- mdsc holla!
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