Depor owes De Guzman, Rivas Jr linked with TFC, The story of Steve Savidan

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Depor Owes De Guzman Cash

According to Peter Mallett of globesports.com, Julian De Guzman is owed $1.2M by his club Deportivo La Coruna. The Canadian international says it's something he'd like to get sorted before contract extension talks begin.

"As for my future, I met with my lawyer and agent because Deportivo owe me bonuses for over three years which now total up to 800,000 euros," De Guzman said on Tuesday.

"Deportivo would like to talk about extending my contract but we want the money before we start any talks. As for the rumours about moving abroad or staying put, nothing is certain right now."

In the same article, De Guzman addresses recent criticism from teammates of much maligned national team coach Dale Mitchell, saying the problem lies more with the CSA than the coach himself. It's a good piece. You should click and read.

Carlos Rivas Jr to Toronto FC?

Hat tip to Jeffrey S. at The Voyageurs Forum for uncovering this little nugget. Canadian midfielder Carlos Rivas Jr is apparently leaving his club in Chile after receiving an offer from a Canadian MLS Club. Since there is the only one Canadian MLS club right now, and his father, a member of Chile's 1982 World Cup team lives and operates a soccer school in Toronto, I think it's safe to say they're talking about TFC. We'll try to investigate further.

Steve Savidan: From Garbage Man to French International

The Guardian's Paul Doyle - one of the best football writers around - tells us the truly remarkable story of 30-year old first time French International forward Steve Savidan.Four years ago he was playing non-league football for a side called Angoulême supplementing his income with several off the field jobs - including emptying garbage bins. He was then signed by second division Valenciennes where his goal scoring helped get the club promoted to Lique 1. Now he's at Caen, and competing with the likes of Thierry Henry, Nicolas Anelka and Karim Benzema for playing time with Les Bleus.

Is the 3-5-2 dead?

Sticking with The Guardian here, another one of the best in the business - Jonathan Wilson - chronicles the rise and fall of the 3-5-2 formation. For you tactics nerds, this is a must read. He begins at the genesis of the formation in Argentina with Carlos Bilardo and ends with today's Napoli side. You should really read Wilson's book, Inverting the Pyramid: The History of Football Tactics, as well. Good stocking stuffer for the soccer fan on your life.

Maradona Fires Back

Diego Maradona responded to Terry Butcher's criticisms of his character yesterday by telling the former England defender to just let the whole "Hand of God Thing" go. He then poured a little kerosene on the current Anglo-Argentine football relations by suggesting Geoff Hurst's extra-time goal against Germany in 1966 World Cup never crossed the line.

Ronaldo Considering Retirement

Remember yesterday, when Ronaldo was linked with Man City? Well apparently now he's considering retirement.

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Pompey_Canuck wrote re: Depor owes De Guzman, Rivas Jr linked with TFC, The story of Steve Savidan
on 11-19-2008 11:18 AM

It sounds like JDG is quite comfortable in Spain, however being owed 800,000 Euros could have an increasingly frustrating effect.  I think that he would be an excellent fit at Pompey (as it looks certain that Diarra is going).  It will be interesting to see if he goes anywhere or if Deportivo are able to sort out his contract.

Nice to see that Mo is looking at more Canadian players, I am surprised that he hasn't made a move for Stalteri yet, I am sure Harry will let him leave on a free.

That is quite the story about Steve Savidan, it reminds me of the Malcom Christie story.  That is a definite bonus of the promotion relegation system is that there are stories like this, or like Sean Davis who played with Fulham at every league level.  I am sure that some official at Euro Disney has already informed HQ and they are going to make a movie.

I found that the 3-5-2 article was quite interesting, I don't think formations ever really die, there will always be someone that will bring back a formation or alter one slightly to combat something that they haven't seen before.  I certainly think that the 3-5-2 is no longer the most popular formation.

Maradona is an ass.  My problem with the "Hand of God" goal is that he is proud that he cheated and did it knowingly.  Geoff Hurst didn't gloat that he knew the ball didn't cross the line (whether it did or not) and he didn't cheat when he directed the ball towards the net.  

I think that the Ronaldo retirement talk is solely to draw out some offers.  I don't think that he has gotten as many offers as he has hoping and so now he is talking about retirement in the hopes that teams say to him " Don't retire come play for us"  At this point he could end up anywhere as a DP in the MLS, in the EPL, in Turkey with Roberto Carlos, in Uzbekistan with Rivaldo, in Qatar with buckets of money.  I would be truly shocked if Ronaldo has not signed with a team by the end of January.

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on 11-19-2008 3:59 PM

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viruk42 wrote re: Depor owes De Guzman, Rivas Jr linked with TFC, The story of Steve Savidan
on 11-19-2008 6:43 PM

I'd rather see De Guzman stay in Spain, and, actually, I'd like to see more Canucks playing in Spain rather than England or Germany. Afterall, what is our international competition? Latin america, which are more likely to play a Spanish style than an English or German. We need players who are used to that style, otherwise the only team we'll know how to play against is the US - where their skill and depth will probably win the day.

Bearded Kyle wrote re: Depor owes De Guzman, Rivas Jr linked with TFC, The story of Steve Savidan
on 11-20-2008 2:05 PM

Fantastic point viruk42.

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