norfolkbroadslim 223 Posted January 27, 2008 Latest news from the People (may not be true therefore), suggesting Hucks will be off to the U.S. very soon -http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/tm_headline=hotline-special-darren-huckerby%26method=full%26objectid=20300133%26siteid=93463-name_page.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Chops 7 Posted January 27, 2008 [quote user="norfolkbroadslim"]Latest news from the People (may not be true therefore), suggesting Hucks will be off to the U.S. very soon -http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/tm_headline=hotline-special-darren-huckerby%26method=full%26objectid=20300133%26siteid=93463-name_page.html[/quote]Didn''t Carl Robinson go to Toronto Fire? So the "Huckerby wants to follow David Beckham" is only slightly misleading - he actually wants to join Robbo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
colneycanary 0 Posted January 27, 2008 This has been on the cards for a while, but Roeder said no one else would be allowed to leave until new players have signed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Syteanric 1 Posted January 27, 2008 it will happen at the end of the season i guess.. so much for "his wife loves the city she wont let him leave"jas :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feathers 0 Posted January 27, 2008 Carl Robinson does indeed play for Toronto, as does Jim Brennan. But they''re just called Toronto FC, you''re getting confused with Chicago Fire...Just clearing that up... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E.L.F. 0 Posted January 27, 2008 [quote user="Mister Chops"][quote user="norfolkbroadslim"]Latest news from the People (may not be true therefore), suggesting Hucks will be off to the U.S. very soon -http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/tm_headline=hotline-special-darren-huckerby%26method=full%26objectid=20300133%26siteid=93463-name_page.html[/quote]Didn''t Carl Robinson go to Toronto Fire? So the "Huckerby wants to follow David Beckham" is only slightly misleading - he actually wants to join Robbo.[/quote]Cheers from Canada.Carl Robinson and Jim Brennan went to Toronto FC. The Chicago Fire also play in the MLS. Since Toronto play their home matches on artifical Field Turf and not natural grass would Huckerby''s body be able to cope with the pounding? It''s a shame that Hucks may want to come to North America to conclude his career, but he should know that North America couldn''t give a rats arse to the MLS other than the 5000 football fans in each city. Talk about fading into the sunset.Robbo and Brennan are also commentator''s on The Score''s ''The Footy Show'' here in Canada. so maybe Hucks has stars in his eyes. Personally, I hope he stays and finishes with Norwich.OTBC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 5,121 Posted January 27, 2008 If the money''s good I say take it. Fair dues to the guy but with Dublin going and Evans probably not here next season we need the cash more than a player on high wages who''s injured or on the bench a lot of the time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TorontoFC4eva 0 Posted January 27, 2008 [quote user="Elf"]Latest news from the People (may not be true therefore), suggesting Hucks will be off to the U.S. very soon -It''s a shame that Hucks may want to come to North America to conclude his career, but he should know that North America couldn''t give a rats arse to the MLS other than the 5000 football fans in each city. Talk about fading into the sunset.[/quote]Rubbish. And you should know better too. MLS has quite a bit more than 5000 fans in each city and has growing passion in many. Toronto, DC, Houston, LA, Chicago...and unlike the Championship people are allowed to actually have a bit of fun.Anyone who believes that rubbish about only 5000 fans needs to watch the following videos:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikFxdIaLb8Yhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rg16DwgN39Uhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSRhMuZoRrchttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJ9_y01l9gYMost MLS clubs attendance is on par with many clubs in the Championship. Attendance Summary Home Games Total Attendance Average Attendance Los Angeles Galaxy 11 257,565 23,415.00 D.C. United 11 226,124 20,556.73 Toronto FC 11 221,074 20,097.64 New York Red Bulls 12 195,187 16,265.58 New England Revolution 12 194,382 16,198.50 Real Salt Lake 11 173,975 15,815.91 Colorado Rapids 12 181,117 15,093.08 Chicago Fire 11 165,303 15,027.55 FC Dallas 11 164,803 14,982.09 Houston Dynamo 14 207,652 14,832.29 Columbus Crew 13 184,634 14,202.62 Chivas USA 10 121,907 12,190.70 Kansas City Wizards 12 116,347 9,695.58 League Totals: 151 2,410,070 15,960.73A comparison to the Championshp for 2006/2007ClubHighHigh OpponentLowLow OpponentAverageSunderland44448Burnley(27/04/07)24242WBA(28/08/06)31887Derby County31920Wolves(26/12/06)21295Barnsley(01/11/06)25944Norwich City25476Ipswich Town(22/04/07)23311Wolves(30/01/07)24544Sheffield Wed29103Sunderland(20/01/07)18752Colchester(13/03/07)23638Southampton32008Southend(06/05/07)18736Colchester(16/03/07)23556Leicester City30457Barnsley(16/12/06)18677Hull City(12/09/06)23205Ipswich Town28355Colchester(20/01/07)19337Preston(17/10/06)22444Birmingham29431QPR(26/12/06)15854Stoke City(11/02/07)22273Leeds United31269Ipswich Town(28/04/07)16268Wolves(10/09/06)21613Wolves28016WBA(11/03/07)16772Cardiff City(20/01/07)20967WBA26606Wolves(22/10/06)17417QPR(31/10/06)20471Coventry City27212Birmingham(31/10/06)16178Colchester(23/10/06)20342Hull City24311Leeds United(30/01/07)14895Luton Town(17/10/06)18583Crystal Palace21523Sheffield Wed(31/03/07)15985Preston(07/04/07)17541Stoke City23017Southend(03/02/07)11626Plymouth(26/08/06)15749Cardiff City20109Birmingham(26/08/06)11549Barnsley(02/02/07)15223Preston19603Sunderland(14/10/06)0Southampton(05/03/07)13861Plymouth17088Leeds United(25/11/06)9841Coventry City(22/01/07)13011QPR16741Stoke City(06/05/07)10811Burnley(03/02/07)12936Barnsley21253Sheffield Wed(30/12/06)9479Plymouth(17/10/06)12733Burnley15061Leeds United(28/11/06)9681Norwich City(17/04/07)11956Southend11415Ipswich Town(21/10/06)7901Cardiff City(24/09/06)10024Luton Town10260Sunderland(06/05/07)7441Barnsley(20/01/07)8580Luton Town10260Leeds United(21/10/06)7441Barnsley(20/01/07)8580Colchester6065Ipswich Town(29/09/06)4249Barnsley(12/08/06)5466 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Chops 7 Posted January 27, 2008 [quote user="TorontoFC4eva"][quote user="Elf"]Latest news from the People (may not be true therefore), suggesting Hucks will be off to the U.S. very soon -It''s a shame that Hucks may want to come to North America to conclude his career, but he should know that North America couldn''t give a rats arse to the MLS other than the 5000 football fans in each city. Talk about fading into the sunset.[/quote]Rubbish. And you should know better too. MLS has quite a bit more than 5000 fans in each city and has growing passion in many. Toronto, DC, Houston, LA, Chicago...and unlike the Championship people are allowed to actually have a bit of fun.[/quote]Nice stats there, Toronto FC fellow, and welcome.I think Hucks would love it in that league - he''d be a real headline star for sure. Equally, the signing of Betrand and the recall of Smart suggests Roeder might be preparing to let him go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iwan is God 0 Posted January 27, 2008 Regardless of the attendances, the MLS is considered purely as a retirement home by european players with one last (big) pay day. I think Hucks should stay tothe end of the season & show us supporters what we will be missing. When fit Hucks is by far the best player at our club! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E.L.F. 0 Posted January 27, 2008 Now, Now Tdot.You''re over exaggerating the statistics you''ve provided. Statistics don''t tell the whole story though and I''ll agree that Toronto was the exception this season. The number of no-shows at MLS games must be staggering then and just like the NHL if you like to paper the attendance figures for better optics then be my guest. I''ve watched the MLS this season and it''s amazing how many fans look like empty seats on TV. David Beckham''s appearance this MLS season vastly affected the average attendance numbers you provided. If I''m not mistaken the Championship game drew an attendance of only 27,000 in a 55,000 seat stadium, no? My point was that if Huck''s thinks that the MLS is going to be comparable to home, then he is game for a rude awakening. Unless of course he always wanted to be on page 20 of the sports section and walk unnoticed down Yonge Street?MLS Review: Regular Season Stats Analysis, Part One Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ca 1 Posted January 27, 2008 [quote user="norfolkbroadslim"]Latest news from the People (may not be true therefore), suggesting Hucks will be off to the U.S. very soon -http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/tm_headline=hotline-special-darren-huckerby%26method=full%26objectid=20300133%26siteid=93463-name_page.html[/quote] Yes we all believe what we read in the Sunday People [:$] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TorontoFC4eva 0 Posted January 28, 2008 [quote user="Elf"]Now, Now Tdot.You''re over exaggerating the statistics you''ve provided. Statistics don''t tell the whole story though and I''ll agree that Toronto was the exception this season. The number of no-shows at MLS games must be staggering then and just like the NHL if you like to paper the attendance figures for better optics then be my guest. I''ve watched the MLS this season and it''s amazing how many fans look like empty seats on TV. David Beckham''s appearance this MLS season vastly affected the average attendance numbers you provided. If I''m not mistaken the Championship game drew an attendance of only 27,000 in a 55,000 seat stadium, no? [/quote]No, I don''t mean to be argumentative but perhaps you might want to get your facts straight.2007 RFK Stadium''s football capacity was 45,000.2007 MLS Cup drew 39,859.Tell me, does this look like paper tickets?Typical 20K crowd at RFK for DC United vs Red Bull NY[img]http://static.flickr.com/102/283497157_714a5ee511.jpg[/img]VIDEO OF THE ABOVEhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSYYObv9U0ghttp://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-3708396106896750345Typical Chivas USA vs LA Galaxy derby[img]http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1345/1381577371_a5fab0ab32.jpg[/img]VIDEO OF THE ABOVEhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oke-0pd-L54Houston Dynamo playoff games (all sold out at almost 31,000)[img]http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z89/DallasHammster/2007-11-02%20-%20FCD%20at%20Houston/33Flares.jpg[/img]VIDEO OF THE ABOVEhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5g_p74fyfMhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hupaGTwOlnYhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IorH4RRYLkhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvHfDHoNjTE2007 MLS Cup at RFK[img]http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2404/2047768514_791e572a70.jpg[/img][img]http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2244/2048997798_94c64aad90.jpg[/img]VIDEO OF THE ABOVEhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0zLoXK8tbohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmYCujLhWDU&feature=relatedAdditionally don''t try to blame the attendance of MLS Cup on Beckham. He wasn''t even in the championship game. Clubs like DC United and LA Galaxy have historially had high attendance over 20K. Additionally, previous MLS Cups when held in large stadiums have been quite large: Year  Date Played  Winning Team  Reg. Season  Losing Team  Reg. Season  Score  Location  City  Att.  1996 October 20 D.C. United 2nd, East Los Angeles Galaxy 1st, West 3-2 (aet) Foxboro Stadium Foxborough, MA 34,643 1997 October 26 D.C. United 1st, East Colorado Rapids 4th, West 2-1 RFK Stadium Washington, D.C. 57,431^ 1998 October 25 Chicago Fire 2nd, West D.C. United 1st, East 2-0 Rose Bowl Pasadena, CA 51,350 1999 November 21 D.C. United 1st, East Los Angeles Galaxy 1st, West 2-0 Foxboro Stadium Foxborough, MA 44,910 2000 October 15 Kansas City Wizards 1st, West Chicago Fire 1st, Central 1-0 RFK Stadium Washington, D.C. 39,159 2002 October 20 Los Angeles Galaxy 1st, West New England Revolution 1st, East 1-0 (aet) Gillette Stadium Foxborough, MA 61,316^ 2007 November 18 Houston Dynamo 2nd, West New England Revolution 2nd, East 2-1 RFK Stadium Washington, D.C. 39,859 Video highlights of the 1999 MLS CupHey looks like 45,000 to mehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-BkPs1UjI0Video highlights of the 2002 MLS CupHey looks like 61,000 to mehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lA_pi5Se9UYVideo highlights of the 2007 MLS CupHey looks like 40,000 people to mehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NMU5z_oTiEIt helps to talk about that which you know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TorontoFC4eva 0 Posted January 28, 2008 One more: Believe it or not we do play important matches that people care about on this side of the pond:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzw02fssRxI Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yellow hammer 0 Posted January 28, 2008 I was chatting with poster who normally gets things right on here, but no longer posts because he gets slagged off for his efforts, but here goes, LA. Galaxy officials did put a phone call through to enquire about Darren Huckerby''s fitness levels, injuries, availability etc, just before Christmas. But ddin''t make any bid.The city official with whom they spoke, cheekily suggested that LA Glaxy allow David Beckham to come in on loan to get his match fitness up and see how he worked together with Hucks.Since Beckham is allowed a big say in the running of Galaxy as part of his deal, the suggestion was put to him whether he fancied coming up to play with City since he was training at Arsenal at the time. Apparently, the big man was interested as it is not a big commute from his Hertfordshire home. but his other half, realising there was no Dolce and Gabanna in our fine city, firmly said ''no way''. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WeAreYellows49 0 Posted January 28, 2008 Is there any need for such huge posts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feathers 0 Posted January 28, 2008 hey Elf, are you from T-dot? I lived there last year... Queen and Bathurst (Markham) Loved it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E.L.F. 0 Posted January 28, 2008 Ok Tdot,You have your perceptions and I have mine. LOL!All I''m saying is that if Huck''s has recently been placed in the Witness Protection Program then playing in the MLS is great move towards anonymity. There is minimal coverage of the MLS at the local level and almost non-existant coverage at the national level. I know that people care about the MLS and football in North America, but please don''t say it''s at the same level as back home. That''s why I made the comment on the 5000 people. I''d bet that the majority of Toronto FC fans are Toronto Maple Leafs fans first and everything else second. When Toronto FC gets to the Leafs status among Torontonians then we''ll make comparisons to teams in the Football League and the EPL. I could also say that about every other city in the MLS and USL. Footy is a unstable, second tier sport in North America which has never made it to the mainstream as it has too many traditional North American sports ahead of it. FAO Feathers. No I live a little bit (2000 km) west of Toronto in Winnipeg.OTBC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Houston Canary 0 Posted January 28, 2008 If Huckerby comes to MLS, then me and my boys can sing my Huckerby chant when he comes to Houston. (Check out the Chants page!) I''d much rather he stuck with Norwich despite the "we love the crappy but gritty players" mentality of so many NCFC fans. This loser mentality is disappointing, but it seems to permeate Carrow Road. When was the last time a player as good as him told the big clubs he''s perfectly happy in Norwich, so don''t bother? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ca 1 Posted January 28, 2008 His wife won''t move to USA or Canada, Hucks will sign a new 1 yr contract next week, end of story! [:)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feathers 0 Posted January 28, 2008 I went to Winnepeg! I did the train Vancouver - Halifax (not all in one go). I thought Winnepeg was a little dull though to be honest. How did you end up there (or end up supporting Norwich)? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E.L.F. 0 Posted January 29, 2008 [quote user="Feathers"]I went to Winnepeg! I did the train Vancouver - Halifax (not all in one go). I thought Winnepeg was a little dull though to be honest. How did you end up there (or end up supporting Norwich)?[/quote]Funny thing being a military brat. Travel all over the world and end up in a place you''d never thought possible. My dad was stationed at Marham and back and forth to Canada. Been in Winnipeg since 1980 and have never left. It''s funny that Winnipeg and Norwich are in similar in the sporting circles. Winnipeg lost it''s NHL franchise (Winnipeg Jets) back in the mid 90''s and now have a minor league team (Manitoba Moose). The city is trying to get another NHL team here but I''m not sure that''s going to happen anytime soon because the NHL is grossly mismanaged and the costs are way out of wack, much like the EPL. I think that City have a better chance of promotion than Winnipeg getting back into the NHL. You''re right about Winnipeg, a pretty dull city and it seems to be getting duller by the day (talking people here lol). Been thinking about moving back to England but pretty expensive to live compared to here so not sure what the near future holds.I''ve always been a supporter of Norwich and while I have my Internet season ticket, so to speak, I will still prefer to see them in person. I can''t believe that there are Norwich supporters here in Winnipeg. I''ve met around six people who still actively follow the team. Cheers.OTBC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bringbackchippy 51 Posted January 29, 2008 Just had some bad news, Hucks is indeed off to canada, great shame, great player, true legend Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ca 1 Posted January 29, 2008 He''s on the bench tonight so wont be going anywhere until tomorrow and we all know that tomorrow never comes [:D] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WeAreYellows49 0 Posted January 29, 2008 [quote user="bringbackchippy"]Just had some bad news, Hucks is indeed off to canada, great shame, great player, true legend[/quote] Care to share where you found this information, thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hog 0 Posted January 29, 2008 [quote user="WeAreYellows49"][quote user="bringbackchippy"]Just had some bad news, Hucks is indeed off to canada, great shame, great player, true legend[/quote] Care to share where you found this information, thanks.[/quote] bringbackchippy is rarely wrong, in fact I cannot remember him ever being wrong. Any other news Bringbackchippy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ca 1 Posted January 29, 2008 [quote user="WeAreYellows49"][quote user="bringbackchippy"]Just had some bad news, Hucks is indeed off to canada, great shame, great player, true legend[/quote] Care to share where you found this information, thanks.[/quote] He could have found it in the Mirror or footballrumours.com or its been on the pinkun and EDP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bringbackchippy 51 Posted January 29, 2008 heard about hucks tonight, dont know when hes going though, just heard on norfolk that roeder definately getting 2 players in perhaps 3 or 4! Happy days! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gunn Rack 0 Posted January 30, 2008 Is that picture Horning Revolution v Hickling Dynamo?;-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites