Comments on: Eddie Johnson turns down Derby

By: Sangre

Sangre — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 19:24:54 +0000

He will not regularly start for a top 10 (15?) EPL team. If he wants to play rather than sit on a bench he will need to start in a lower place team…like Derby. And I’m sure word has spread on his inconsistency.

By: Michael

Michael — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 01:07:11 +0000

Beat me to the punch, Bob! It’s a smart move for Eddie and one that has many-a-Wizards fan relieved.

By: Peter Von Burenstahlen

Peter Von Burenstahlen — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 00:30:53 +0000

It’s a surprising move, considering Derby’s history (did you know the word derby — as in when two local teams play each other — actually has its roots in Derby, the town?)

Having said that, it’s never easy moving to a foreign country. Perhaps the Brit lifestyle just doesn’t appeal to him. Fat birds an ‘all.

By: Trent

Trent — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 23:23:44 +0000

It’s sort of fun that this is even a point of contention, really. An American balking at playing for an EPL club?

Can MLS mean something after all? The non-European leagues that mean much these days (and only peripherally, really) are those in Brazil and Argentina. I think North America (and Asia and Africa) can handle an interesting league.

Whether this is a sign of it or not I can’t say of course.

By: Sam

Sam — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 21:45:08 +0000

Well, he can go to a different MLS club. I hate watching Wizards games at Arrowhead, even if it’s a 8-7 game.

By: Hands Like Buckets

Hands Like Buckets — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 21:29:52 +0000

Perhaps he wants to stay in the MLS in order to help it grow? The more talent we keep in the league the better the incoming talent level and exposure of the league as a whole.

The guy’s an American Hero!

By: Brian

Brian — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 20:18:42 +0000

Good point, koolkeith13. I concur, but I really don’t think EJ has what it takes to make it anywhere except the US and MLS. I don’t believe his fragile ego can’t take the harsh reality of European football, especially the EPL. Dempsey’s not only tougher mentally, he’s also more talented, in my opinion.

By: koolkeith13

koolkeith13 — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 19:21:10 +0000

Just curious… What were you lads saying last year when Dempsey ended up at Fulham? Who knows what Derby will do. If you don’t roll the dice then you never win, no? At least go to the EPL and see what happens, lad. The MLS and KC will ALWAYS be here for yah.

By: Jeff Bull

Jeff Bull — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 18:35:03 +0000

“There is no denying that Johnson has talent. He also has the mental stability of a teenager.”

You nailed it there, Bob. Johnson needs a bit of maturing – then again, maybe this decision shows a bit of that already.

Also, if combat chuck’s hearing accurate scuttlebutt, I wholly endorse that decision as well. Dang me, I love BBQ…

By: combat chuck

combat chuck — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 17:55:05 +0000

Rumor has it he likes the KC BBQ too much to leave.