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Deadspin Exclusive: Dempsey Talks To Hirshey

WrongfulWright — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 19:23:00 EST

I am in San Diego, and was at Shakespeare's. It blows Princess Pub out of the water. Would be more than happy to down a few and watch footy with some fellow Deadspinners. (although, a pint of Stella is $5.50...)

WrongfulWright

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Technicolor Jan Stenerud — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 03:03:23 EST

Defend-her:

You wanna go to Ginger's (Grace and Ashland) at some point and catch a game? They serve a killer English breakfast and a hangover-ending cup of tea.

Technicolor Jan Stenerud

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Boobie Miles Jr. — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 23:15:51 EST

I'm sorry, but it was pure class, not dodgy defending, that led to those goals. Except that the first one pretty much came about after four players, including Rosicky and Fabregas, crowded over Ryan Giggs like it was some kind of second grade lunchtime game.

Somehow the ball squirsts its way out and Henry does his thing and Van Persie does his thing and ... yeah, couple of amzing goals.

That's real bad news about RvP for us gooners, but perhaps it will give some time to Baptisa and Adebayor to get their legs under them. Adebayor has looked in good form quite a bit lately. His industry seemed to play a big role in the attack for Arsenal.

Boobie Miles Jr.

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Michael Pemulis — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 21:49:36 EST

Hey DougOLis - the best place to watch in San Diego is Shakespeare's pub on India street. It's always packed for the big games. This morning was no exception - pretty much 50/50 on the fanbase too, many of them ExPat British-types (and African cab drivers).

Google for their website - they have a number with a recording on it listing all the games they're showing this week.

Michael Pemulis

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hockalees — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 21:08:48 EST

Great win for the Gunners today, Henry was majestic today with the dummy on the first goal and the header in stoppage time.

Unfortunately for Arsenal, RvP broke his 5th metatarsal on the goal and may be out 6 weeks. The only dark cloud in an otherwise brilliant day.

hockalees

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Super Hoop — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 18:06:02 EST

Text from my mate: "And it's my birthday. Life don't get much better. (Just got out of the pub).

Super Hoop

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AshGrove — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 17:03:33 EST

But Adebayor's not a whinging c*nt like Drogba and he's not a bad dancer either.

AshGrove

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highlifer — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 16:20:34 EST

Big ups to everyone at Fado in Seattle - a most pleasant place to enjoy some home-away-from-home action. Thanks!

PS-Adebayor's hair was a little too Drogba-esque,but that was my only complaint with this morning.

highlifer

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Pinata — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 16:12:31 EST

An Arsenal win is extra super sweet when it comes against Rooney and Ronaldo.

Pinata

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DougOLis — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 16:07:18 EST

Are there any good places to watch matches in San Diego? Is there anyone else out here?

DougOLis

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LingeringBursitis — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 16:06:26 EST

PS. All this Fulham love is disturbing.

LingeringBursitis

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LingeringBursitis — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 16:05:17 EST

Fuck Arsenal and Manchester Utd, but I'm glad the Londoners won. Seeing the Mancs get 3 points is enough to make me stab an orphan.

And yes, I know Chelsea had approximately 18,000 players injured or inactive yesterday, but I couldn't care less. Liverpool won, we took our chances, we kept Didier "The Most Hate-able Man in Sports" Drogba quiet, and all in all, put together a competent display.

And I am glad I made the trek to Kinsale to catch it. Thanks Kuyt, and thanks Pennant.

LingeringBursitis

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moomacher — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 15:57:31 EST

Ok, I'll admit it, I have a serious man crush on Monsiuer Henry.

moomacher

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Super Hoop — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 14:53:49 EST

What a game. Who can even remember the last time Man Utd took the lead and ended up losing? The look on Fergie's face was priceless - I wonder what Jose's looked liked? And too bad for Arsenal the league doesn't start in December.

Super Hoop

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preciousroy — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 14:43:49 EST

Kabong... Yeah, well I started drinking at the U.S.-Denmark friendly yesterday and was only up earlier enough because my body was still on central time. But the Arsenal win followed by the breakfast burrito from that Pnacho's place across the street makes for a pretty freakin' stellar L.A. morning.

preciousroy

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Hallux Valgus — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 14:30:21 EST

preciousroy: I was planning on Cock and Bull this morning, but a night spent with a box of wine and Wii sports doesn't lend itself particularly well to an 8 AM up and at 'em.

Hallux Valgus

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eL Pata — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 14:21:50 EST

Shit. Too aggrivated to even spell. I need a drink.

eL Pata

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eL Pata — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 14:21:07 EST

WTF? Can I get a cross defended? Evra and Scholes flopping around on their backs like cheap dirty London whores for the first goal. And what the hell happened to Heinze on the second? He comes on for Ronaldo and leaves the wing exposed.

Fuck. Aresnal. Hard.

eL Pata

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Munsoned — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 14:16:43 EST

Who watches in or around boston as well?

Munsoned

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Munsoned — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 14:16:28 EST

Is it wrong that I'd like to see Watford stay up.

Munsoned

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defend-her — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 14:16:09 EST

does anyone watch the games in Chicago?

defend-her

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TheElectricZarko — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 14:10:45 EST

That was a great match. Just great. Plus I'm still high from Charlton winning on the road yesterday.

TheElectricZarko

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That Just Happened — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 13:46:48 EST

As a Reds fan, I'll agree with you Spectator. Anyone but Chelsea.

That Just Happened

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preciousroy — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 13:44:53 EST

PS: Please God, don't send Onyewu to Chelsea. That would give me a reason to not hate them.

preciousroy

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preciousroy — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 13:42:40 EST

Is there a Deadspin west fubol contingency? I'm in L.A. and went to the Cock and Bull to watch the match live this morning. Anyway, in the only moment of calm after the post-Henry-header kickoff, someone yelled out: "Blow you stupid fucking whistle, blow!"

Ahh... good times. Can't imagine what it was like at Emirates stadium.

preciousroy

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Spectator — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 13:38:39 EST

Now I'm really glad I didn't trek up to Kinsales, seeing as how Hirshey was on the other side of the ocean.

But... Holy shit that was a magical game! I think all Liverpool and Arsenal fans can agree on the following: Assuming Man U holds on for first, it doesn't matter which team finishes second, as long as it's not Chelsea.

Spectator

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blackaces — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 13:37:09 EST

Captain Caveman, that was the word about Gooch. I've even heard that Real Madrid was looking at him. We shall see what happens this transfer season, since Gooch certainly deserves to be playing somewhere other than Belgium.

blackaces

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drew.catt — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 13:35:13 EST

By the time we're done, you'll have to pass us for second...

drew.catt

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being_sven — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 13:29:21 EST

Ah, I can't wait to read the gloating article from Hirshey after that spectacular 2nd half....

But, I wouldn't count on passing Liverpool for 3rd...

being_sven

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Unsilent Majority — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 13:23:41 EST

yeah fullham's fanshop was my first stop, they're out of almost everything.

Unsilent Majority

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Captain Caveman — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 13:21:44 EST

JBH -- WorldSoccerShop.com -- they were out of mediums and low in stock for other sizes, but I got mine.

BTW, you can check fulhamfc.com for more, but I think they're similarly afflicted.

Captain Caveman

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Roy Keane — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 13:19:35 EST

Not for nothing, but FUCK ARSENAL

Roy Keane

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Munsoned — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 13:16:20 EST

Speaking of Chelsea defenders... I'm not sure Terry we 'be fit enough to play' until the blues start winning again. He might get the Shevy treatment

Munsoned

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BigTenObsession — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 13:15:14 EST

van Persie and Henry are the most profilific combination in the Prem right now. They will be overtaking Liverpool fairly soon for 3rd place.

BigTenObsession

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Unsilent Majority — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 13:10:46 EST

Only if Henry sends him a few defenders in exchange

Unsilent Majority

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Munsoned — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 13:09:58 EST

Jose should be sending monsieur Henry some flowers about now.

Munsoned

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Unsilent Majority — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 13:09:55 EST

Of course I still have no idea what it is.

a poor person?

Unsilent Majority

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Munsoned — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 13:09:06 EST

Captain... did you order from YanksAbroad or somewhere else? And did you notice if there were any home jerseys that weren't either xxs or xxl?

Munsoned

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Unsilent Majority — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 13:09:02 EST

You just learned what a Cottager was last week!

Unsilent Majority

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Captain Caveman — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 13:07:12 EST

Terrific work, Mr. Hirshey. This is precisely the coverage Fox Soccer Channel and ESPN SoccerNet have failed to give this Deuce fan since his debut (I ordered my #23 Cottagers away jersey yesterday.)

And fuck you, UM. Gooch is coming to Fulham USA. Some faceless commenter on this website said it was a rumor that he was going to Fulham, so that's the rumor I'm going to believe.

Captain Caveman

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Munsoned — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 13:06:46 EST

p.s. I second BigTen... was there any doubt?

Munsoned

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Munsoned — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 13:06:16 EST

I can't believe that there are no more medium Fulham jerseys online. They have been sold out for a month already. I guess I'll have to settle for a 'customized' galaxy jersey with beckham's name on the back. Think he will get #23?

Munsoned

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BigTenObsession — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 13:03:07 EST

THIERRY HENRY!!!!!!!!!

BigTenObsession

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Unsilent Majority — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 12:59:04 EST

so... gooch to chelsea?

Unsilent Majority

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Oh, Chet! — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 12:55:52 EST

Good news that Tottenham didn't acquire Deuce. If they had, Bill Simmons would have had to pretend to take notice of Dempsey's prowess.

Oh, Chet!

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Unsilent Majority — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 12:55:48 EST

I'm retired from rapping

NOOOOOOOOOOOO!

So I guess he won't be around for the Mexico friendly either...bollocks.

Unsilent Majority

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Hallux Valgus — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 12:54:28 EST

well, Hirshey's got to be pretty stoked on this Arsenal/ ManU game, huh?

Hallux Valgus

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Billy Clyde Puckett — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 12:34:08 EST

Americans can play in the EPL, huh?

Imagine that.

Billy Clyde Puckett

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lisa — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 12:27:28 EST

Great story! Makes me miss the good ole days of working in the corporate world and traveling there...it was so great to go to the games! I must say I developed a loyalty to Arsenal!

lisa

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Signal to Noise — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 12:24:29 EST

Nice. MLS needs to cough up whatever players the Premiership and other Euro leagues want much more easily -- for the good of American soccer.

Pinata, I still can't get over the fact that Landon wussed out in Germany and people were still pimping him as the face of U.S. soccer up to the WC.

Signal to Noise

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blackaces — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 12:23:14 EST

Excellent article, David. Good to see Americans getting respect over in the EPL. And I had heard Mt. Onyewu was looking at Fulham. I sure hope he joins. Then it would really be Fulham USA.

blackaces

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Pinata — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 12:20:51 EST

I love Dempsey. It was such a refreshing contrast from what we got out of Lannnnnndon in the last World Cup.

Pinata

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The Fan’s Attic — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 12:10:21 EST

long live the Deuce.

The Fan’s Attic

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Kettleer — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 12:10:02 EST

Deuce is the man. I wish he was on Spurs though, then I could fully support him and his chillin.

Kettleer

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CliffX — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 12:09:48 EST

That is really cool, Hirshey. Dempsey was one of the US' better players in the World Cup IMO, and the Premiership is exactly where he (and a lot of US stars) should be.

CliffX