David Beckham has pulled off a remarkable resurgence with Real Madrid that could see him lifting the La Liga title in the next few weeks. All after Fabio Capello said he would never play for the “Galacticos” again after he signed with the LA Galaxy in MLS.
Steve McClaren brought an end to the Beckham era with the English National team yet he has been re-called to the national squad to face Brazil on Friday and then Estonia.
As former England international Trevor Francis stated on Sky Sports News, if Beckham plays well it presents a question to manager Steve McClaren as to what to do with him then. McClaren is grasping at straws to make an impact with England but Beckham amazingly has defied the odds with both Real Madrid and England. Certainly he is being thought of as a short term answer……….or could his England run be extended? Well not according to former England defender Terry Butcher who called MLS a Mickey Mouse league and that no England player playing in the U.S. should get picked for a England squad.
Well Butcher in his ignorance obviously has not followed the growth of MLS over the years to make a statement like that. Was Butcher not responsible, I don’t know. Lacking professionalism, yeah I think so considering his statement was poorly researched.
As for LA Galaxy GM Alexi Lalas and head coach Frank Yallop. Lalas according to SKY SPORTS NEWS said that Beckham could be loaned out in November after the MLS season. Yallop says that will not happen.
Loaned out? Joking right?
Did something get lost in translation here with SKY SPORTS NEWS?
Meanwhile Beckham and Cuahutemoc Blanco will come to MLS on high’s and add to the hype of their arrival.
May 30, 2007
Beckham back with England and more
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As a huge Real Madrid fan. I consider Beckham very important in your turn around in the season. His fantastic delivery and tremendous work rate will be missed when he leaves to Galaxy. He is certainly a dead ball specialist and that skill could have been used by England and McClaren. Why he dropped him is beyond me?
He doesn\’t have to be a starter. You could have still used him. Regardless, Beckham wasn\’t the problem with England. It\’s the way some of the players were being used and just a lack of fighting spirit shown by players.
He may be abit one dimensional, but he\’s very professional and one of the best crossers/set piece takers there is.
Hala Madrid. Madrid for the win!
Comment by Willie — May 30, 2007 @ 9:17 pm
I always thought Butcher and Paul Mariner (the guy always sitting on the bench next to Steve Nichol) got along well when they were team mates at Ipswich under former NASL manager Bobby Robson (Vancouver) I guess they haven’t kept in touch or traded notes. After all, Butcher is an expert now on Micky Mouse leagues after spending a season in Sydney.
Comment by PZ — May 31, 2007 @ 12:37 am
Yowsers! Well, McLaren, it looks like Beckham is still the man to lead England. He may not be the most skilled player, but he’s one of those players that brings a sense of calm and leadership to the team. Abilities that can’t be taught but are completely innate. Brilliant cross in that friendly. Lastly, I’ll say this: while it’s exciting that Beckham is bringing his crossing ability to MLS, that skill can only be capitalized if someone on the receiving end can deliver for the end result. Perhaps Jacqua and Donovan can fulfill that role.
Comment by Simon Provan — June 1, 2007 @ 5:39 pm