Sunday Stuff: Dempsey Rumors and More
September 28, 2008
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In more fun with new gossip and flighty rumors, News of the World reports today that Clint Dempsey may be planning an escape from Fulham:
“…Clint Dempsey is looking to leave Craven Cottage after being frozen out of the first team by Roy Hodgson.”
COULD IT BE TRUE?! WHAT!? Who the hell knows, at this point publishing a rumor like this is hardly groundbreaking. Every USMNT fan is wondering about Dempsey’s future at Fulham and his inability to see the pitch under Roy Hodgson. Not to mention, it doesn’t help his case that the Cottagers haven’t had a horrible start without him in the lineup. It could very well be true that Dempsey is not in the plans of Hodgson this season, and it’s only natural that Clint would want to find a home where he COULD feature (he’s not one to be satisfied with a sub role).
My Thoughts: Much too early to tell. In my opinion, this rumor has probably just been stirred up by Dempsey’s camp to see what kind of interest is out there. Unfortunately, I’m not convinced Clint would garner much attention from other quality EPL clubs, so a move abroad could materialize (I don’t think he’d join a Prem club fighting relegation, but who knows). Despite it all, it’s important to remember that Dempsey is certainly not one to give up, and he is sure to continue fighting for a first team spot. If he can continue to produce for the USMNT in upcoming qualifiers, I don’t think Hodgson will be able to ignore him.
Ah well, what do you all think? Will Dempsey earn back a regular role for Fulham? Is it time for him to move on? Chime in and let’s hear it. Also, check back later today and we can see if Freddy make’s the Monaco squad!
UPDATE:
Freddy Adu came on as a 79 minute substitution in the midfield as Monaco fell 2-0 to Lille. Another disappointing result and more meager minutes for Adu. I think Adu touched ball about once after he came on, which isn’t exactly his fault. The Monaco link up play is atrocious. Bottom line: Adu needs to see major minutes if he’s gonna impact the game and help rescue Monaco. He could provide the midfield to forward link up play that they desperately need. Also worth notin, Park played another 90 minutes, and failed to produce.
Neither Maurice Edu and Damarcus Beasley even made the bench today in the Rangers 3-0 win over Hibernian. No reason to be worried about it yet. If they don’t make the bench again next weekend, then we can think about worrying.
–psc
Yanked Around 
If he doesn’t start getting minutes on a regular basis he will be gone, I could see him going to a 2nd tier team in any league, it does worry me that maybe he would go to france and we would have 3 of our WC players in a weak league.
Hey, how are you watching these French league games?
Dempsey needs to earn a spot on the team. If he’s going to get all upset for not being a first-team player, he needs to understand he needs to earn it. His play for the US team (even though they have improved the last couple WCQ…) is dismal, I watched a game of his with Fulham this year and he looks like he doesn’t even want to be playing soccer, and it shows in his MNT. His consistency is poor, and it’s not helping his case. The only reason I’d say he should leave is to get out of the sinking ship that is Fulham for a better team, but that won’t be possible with his play.
I think he’ll have to pull an Eddie Johnson and go to a Championship team, or leave England. He’s just not a top-notch caliber player to be starting in the EPL and he’s not helping his cause.