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Reading Watching Gooch

June 8th, 2006 | By: Daryl | 8 Comments »

In what is fast becoming a transfer saga, Reading have joined Middlesbrough in the chase for Gooch’s signature.

They’re also tracking another MNT player. Reading coach Kevin Dillon (which reminds me, “Entourage” returns this Sunday) was apparently watching the Send-Off Series, and had this to say:

“I went over to monitor three of their players. One of them has since moved on to another club but the two others are more established at their clubs. Now they’ve got to decide what they want to do. The plan is to have a meeting when I get back on Monday and decide where we go from here.”

Anyone care to speculate as to who else he’s been watching?

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By Mark Aegerter | June 8th, 2006 at 10:52 am

I say the one that moved is Tim Howard, to Everton. Maybe they wanted to make a deal from Man U.

My guess for who they are watching is Johnson.

Which team did Gibbs come from, and which team picked him up?

Mark

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By Trox | June 8th, 2006 at 1:55 pm

I’m guessing the one that’s moved to another team is Gibbs.

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By daryl | June 8th, 2006 at 2:41 pm

I agree. Berhalter has moved, but didn’t join the squad until late into the Send-Off Series, making Gibbs the logical choice.

If Gooch is the second player, the third remains a mystery.

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By Dean | June 8th, 2006 at 2:48 pm

I imagine that a lot of teams are taking a wait-and-see approach to Eddie Johnson. If he manages to show that he can compete at this level, I think the offers will come pouring in.

As for Onyewu, he would probably do well to wait until after the World Cup, he’s expected to have a good one, and that can only increase his value.

By kb | June 9th, 2006 at 2:14 am

Gibbs has already moved to Charlton, Dempsey and Mastroeni want to go to England.

By daryl | June 9th, 2006 at 6:49 am

Even if Dillon wasn’t there to watch Mastroeni, Pablo must have impressed him in the Send Off Series.

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By Bidemi | June 9th, 2006 at 12:28 pm

I really think they are watching Dempsey.

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By Guggy | June 9th, 2006 at 4:40 pm

I think they must have been watching Gibbs. He was with Feyenoord. Michael Bradley might have been the guy too- he just moved from MLS to Heerenveen.

Dempsey doesn’t make squat in MLS (I think like $80k) and he just had a fight with someone on his team. I’m sure he wants to go. Dempsey, Mastroeni, and Johnson would all be good guesses.

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