Americans Abroad, Mid-Week Edition
Tuesday
Jonathan Spector 90 at right back in West Ham's 1-1 tie at Portsmouth
Marcus Hahnemann 90 in goal (one save) in Wolves' 0-0 tie with Liverpool
MF Stuart Holden not in uniform (just signed) for Bolton's 1-0 win over Burnley
D Zak Whitbread in 18, didn't play in Norwich's 2-1 win at Walsall
F Mike Grella in 18, didn't play in Leeds' 3-0 loss at Swindon Town
Wednesday
GKs Brad Friedel, Brad Guzan for Aston Villa vs. Arsenal
GK Tim Howard, MF Landon Donovan for Everton vs. Sunderland
D Frank Simek for Sheffield Wednesday at Scunthorpe
MFs Maurice Edu, DaMarcus Beasley for Rangers at St. Mirren
GK Dom Cervi for Celtic vs. Hibernian
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January 26, 2010; 4:59 PM ET
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Posted by: fischy | January 26, 2010 5:12 PM | Report abuse
Great goal by Chung-Yung Lee. Might make it harder for Holden to break into the Bolton lineup.
Posted by: fischy | January 26, 2010 5:43 PM | Report abuse
Yeah, maybe if the D-bag Neville passes the ball to Donovan we'll see something... thanks for the reminder.
Posted by: DadRyan | January 26, 2010 6:56 PM | Report abuse
Good seeing Spector and Hannemahn recording regular time as starters. After Everton's poor performance the other day, I wonder if Landon will get another start. Marcus really should be in Bradley's Top 3 at the moment for RSA.
Posted by: bartapest1 | January 26, 2010 7:24 PM | Report abuse
Cant argue with Marcus. I could even see him being the number 2. This is simply because he has more experience, and is currently playing. This is not saying Guzan won't be a top goalie -I think he will. Plus, so does Martin O'Niell, and his opinion worth 100k more than mine.
I still think Holden gets time. Maybe not consistent starting but I do think he will play. Gardner is absolutely terrible, but he does work hard. The good this is Holden has more skill and brings a good work ethic. Remember, Dempsey didn't command a starting spot right away either (I believe for almost a season). Give Holden time to settle. Playing spar minutes in the EPL will improve his game ahead of the world cup. Also, no one would doubt the fitness of Bolton, so Holden will be fine in that respect.
Posted by: grubbsbl | January 26, 2010 10:46 PM | Report abuse
Also, dare I say the best game tomorrow will be the Manchester Derby. Forget the EPL, I'll be paying an outrageous price for a beer at my local watering hole (Flagstaff, AZ) to watch the game on Setenta.
Posted by: grubbsbl | January 26, 2010 10:47 PM | Report abuse
Interesting to see former DCU GK Louis Crayton on trial with the Wizards...
Posted by: BurchFan4 | January 26, 2010 11:52 PM | Report abuse
Dear Washington Post,
We miss Steve's full-time commitment and continuos blog posts. Please devote him fully to this blog.
Thank-you,
redskinsux
Posted by: redskinsux | January 26, 2010 11:53 PM | Report abuse
I second Redskinsux, memo.
Posted by: grubbsbl | January 27, 2010 12:45 AM | Report abuse
Unleash the Goff!
Posted by: dsheon1 | January 27, 2010 7:44 AM | Report abuse
Yahoo! sez Charlie Davies is running and jumping again, and expects to be training with Sochaux in one months' time.
Posted by: Godfather_of_Goals | January 27, 2010 8:21 AM | Report abuse
According to Deadspin, CD9 has also found the time to look at flops until the weeee hours of the morning.
Good for him.
Posted by: osgoodfan | January 27, 2010 9:50 AM | Report abuse
I heard Davies up and "fast walking"--I didn't here about "jumping" but I hope you're right.
What is it with Neville NEVER looking for or passing it to Donovan? Something's going on there.
Check out my interview with infamous soccer-hater, Jim Rome:
Posted by: dwreck1971 | January 27, 2010 12:23 PM | Report abuse
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I've got a feeling Donovan's going to get a goal tomorrow. At least, I think that's what I'm feeling. It might be something I ate.