Brian McBride - Most popular for 2007
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Clint Dempsey
The 24-year-old, yes, he's still only 24, has really come into his own at Fulham this season.
Unfortunately at the expense of fellow American, Brian McBride, 'Deuce' has found himself with a
ton of pitch time and is making the most of it. So far he has two goals, including one in his
side's last match, an impressive 3-3 draw with Tottenham in which Dempsey played a part in all
three goals.
Analysis is bulletized below--first an observation: Every American soccer fan has had this
experience: you're alone watching the television, and in a moment of high drama, your team scores a
crucial goal. In the ritual, communal experience of being a sports spectator, we're used to
leaping, screaming, and generally losing control in with a crowd of fellow fans.
Fulham captain Brian McBride has suffered a
minor setback in his recovery from a knee injury and is unlikely to
return until the New Year.
Cottagers boss Lawrie Sanchez had provisionally
pencilled in the American striker to make his comeback against Wigan
Athletic before Christmas.
Here's the highlight... it looks pretty serious.
Here's the highlight... it looks pretty serious.
The most popular man at Fulham is now their captain. Former US international and all around
fantastic person Brian McBride has been given the armband by manager Lawrie Sanchez.
McBride's task at hand is not an easy one as Fulham just missed relegation last year and is picked
by many to fall this year. Fulham is a club with a number of new (or close to new) EPL players so
leadership is much needed.
