Comments on: Donovan gets shot at German redemption with Bayern deal http://soccerlens.com/donovan-gets-shot-at-german-redemption-with-bayern-deal/16622/ Soccerlens - Football News You Can Trust Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:45:26 -0800 http://soccerlens.com/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: munichean http://soccerlens.com/donovan-gets-shot-at-german-redemption-with-bayern-deal/16622/comment-page-1/#comment-107036 munichean Sat, 22 Nov 2008 09:31:34 +0000 http://soccerlens.com/?p=16622#comment-107036 i don't think Klinsmann is doing this for charity... Even Hoeness, Rummenigge and Beckenbauer see it as a good deal, even if its for just a few months. This might signal the end for Lukas Podolski at Bayern. It's disappointing to see a national talent waste away... I hope he finds more playing time elsewhere if he does go away. As for Donovan, if he is as quick as people say he is, then he is good cover for either Toni or Klose, who both need speed to supply them with goal-scoring opportunities. i don’t think Klinsmann is doing this for charity… Even Hoeness, Rummenigge and Beckenbauer see it as a good deal, even if its for just a few months. This might signal the end for Lukas Podolski at Bayern. It’s disappointing to see a national talent waste away… I hope he finds more playing time elsewhere if he does go away.

As for Donovan, if he is as quick as people say he is, then he is good cover for either Toni or Klose, who both need speed to supply them with goal-scoring opportunities.

]]> By: Michael http://soccerlens.com/donovan-gets-shot-at-german-redemption-with-bayern-deal/16622/comment-page-1/#comment-107013 Michael Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:19:11 +0000 http://soccerlens.com/?p=16622#comment-107013 ... world-class training facilities and coaching, a chance to better hone his game by training with high-level players, better visibility, and a salary during MLS' down time. Where's the down side? Better for his footballing (present and future), vs. sitting on a SoCal beach, even if he gets limited playing time. It can only better his game. And other teams would have a much better chance to see him (and evaluate him) in Muenchen vs. 'wait and see him in LA in the spring.' While I agree with you that I'd love to see him playing regularly in Spain, Italy or Portugal, this loan is really nothing more than putting him 'on display.' Worst case? LD goes back to the Galaxy in shape and better for the experience (and with a pocket full of Euros) Best case? He gets picked-up by a mid-level team where he can shine! … world-class training facilities and coaching, a chance to better hone his game by training with high-level players, better visibility, and a salary during MLS’ down time. Where’s the down side? Better for his footballing (present and future), vs. sitting on a SoCal beach, even if he gets limited playing time. It can only better his game. And other teams would have a much better chance to see him (and evaluate him) in Muenchen vs. ‘wait and see him in LA in the spring.’ While I agree with you that I’d love to see him playing regularly in Spain, Italy or Portugal, this loan is really nothing more than putting him ‘on display.’ Worst case? LD goes back to the Galaxy in shape and better for the experience (and with a pocket full of Euros) Best case? He gets picked-up by a mid-level team where he can shine!

]]> By: Andrew http://soccerlens.com/donovan-gets-shot-at-german-redemption-with-bayern-deal/16622/comment-page-1/#comment-106990 Andrew Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:12:08 +0000 http://soccerlens.com/?p=16622#comment-106990 He should go to a mid-table team in Europe so that he can start. If he just sits on the bench for 2.5 months behind Toni, Klose, and Podolski then what is the point? He should go to a mid-table team in Europe so that he can start. If he just sits on the bench for 2.5 months behind Toni, Klose, and Podolski then what is the point?

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