[Archived] Friedel Deal For Love, Not Money

[yorkblues]

http://www.newsnow.co.uk/cgi/NGoto/199525946?-11198

[Anti-Dingle-Brigade]

Best keeper we've ever had

Here's to another year Big Brad!

[ihateburnley]

To be honest, I see no reason why Brad can't carry on aslong as his body is up to it.

I checked on my FM game and he is still Rovers No 1 aged 42!!!

[Cocker]

He sorted it out over a cup of coffee - now why cant more footballers be like that

[S15]

He should have kept that under his hat, the state of these doping tests nowadays caffine will probably get him an 8 month ban.

[rover6]

To be honest, I see no reason why Brad can't carry on aslong as his body is up to it.

I checked on my FM game and he is still Rovers No 1 aged 42!!!

Does it say anything about next week's lottery numbers?

[Mr. E]

I can only tip my hat to this man. I don't really have a "favourite football player", but if I did, it would be him.

[thenodrog]

Even when we sign a replacement he would be a damned good understudy for another year or two.

btw....

"Friedel, who has been at Ewood Park since 2000, insisted the extra year was for love, not money.

Friedel wants to finish his career at Ewood following globetrotting spells with Brondby in Denmark, Galatasaray in Turkey, and Liverpool.

The former United States goalkeeper has a soccer school in his home state Ohio, but said: "I love this club. My agent is Paul Stretford, but I did the deal myself. I had a nice chat over a cup of coffee with chairman John Williams. There was no need to go in and have a big battle."

Now just what sort of a Chief Scout to ensure a constant supply of North American talent he could turn into eh? Find the best talent, get em over to Brockhall, bring em on .... and then sell em! Good business.

[SAS]

brilliant news

how many keepers can say theyve been first choice at a club for 9 years

[roversmum]

Brad: you love this club; this club loves you. Legend

(where's that 'wub' smiley gone? )

[RoversFanUSA]

Even when we sign a replacement he would be a damned good understudy for another year or two.

btw....

"Friedel, who has been at Ewood Park since 2000, insisted the extra year was for love, not money.

Friedel wants to finish his career at Ewood following globetrotting spells with Brondby in Denmark, Galatasaray in Turkey, and Liverpool.

The former United States goalkeeper has a soccer school in his home state Ohio, but said: "I love this club. My agent is Paul Stretford, but I did the deal myself. I had a nice chat over a cup of coffee with chairman John Williams. There was no need to go in and have a big battle."

Now just what sort of a Chief Scout to ensure a constant supply of North American talent he could turn into eh? Find the best talent, get em over to Brockhall, bring em on .... and then sell em! Good business.

Ill be that scout i mean i live there and i can do it!! Oh mememememe!!!!! I can i can!!!

Good stuff brad. We missed you this last world cup but im glad your still glad your here till the end.

[ihateburnley]

Whilst I think Brad can continue as our No1, I have a good feeling about Jason Brown aswell. As long as he is willing to bide his time waiting in the wings, Jason will be a class-act for us I'm sure of it.

[Presty On Tour]

friedel is just a true pro and awesome at his profession.

he loves the club, we love him, the best goalkeeper i've ever seen in my life....he's like a brick wall between the pipes and long may it continue!!!!

[RovertheHill]

I'll put my tin hat on now

I remember starting a thread whilst Flitty was still with us about him deserving a testimonial and getting flamed about it (by many of the same people having a go at Bellamy and Neill for a lack of loyalty)

But surely, surely, at the end of his time with us Brad will deserve one - perhaps a charity one?

[modes98]

Most consistent keeper around and damn good with it. A true professional.

this wub emo roversmum?

[Claytons Left Boot]

Arise Sir Bradley!

[Modi]

To date, Brad has played in 302 matches for Rovers - 244 league, 27 FA Cup, 17 league cup and 14 UEFA Cup matches. (figs from official site - so blame Lee if they are wrong!) By my reckoning, he's missed just 12 games since joining the club.

With 7 (or 8) matches left this season, and an average of 46 games a season (believe it or not, that's what we've done since getting back to the Premiership!) Brad could end up with over 400 appearances!

Incidentally, anyone know how many players have reached that landmark?

[Finch]

Brad: you love this club; this club loves you. Legend

(where's that 'wub' smiley gone? )

you and me both mum

Brad

[frosty]

Glad he's signed a new deal, don't know how we could replace him when he does retire though....

[revolutionrock!]

what a player he is,true legend.

i agree with people saying j brown will be good,just have to hope hes prepared to wait.

[mattyc2422]

Deity.

[T4E]

There should be a Rovers Hall of Fame, and Brad should be the inaugural entrant.

Legend isn't a strong enough word. I don't think a strong enough word exists.

[Atomicrover]

There's no substitute for real class

[Alan75]

To date, Brad has played in 302 matches for Rovers - 244 league, 27 FA Cup, 17 league cup and 14 UEFA Cup matches. (figs from official site - so blame Lee if they are wrong!) By my reckoning, he's missed just 12 games since joining the club.

With 7 (or 8) matches left this season, and an average of 46 games a season (believe it or not, that's what we've done since getting back to the Premiership!) Brad could end up with over 400 appearances!

Incidentally, anyone know how many players have reached that landmark?

Fazackerley 596

Ronnie Clayton 581

Crompton 529

Garner 484

Douglas 438

Eckersley 406

Metcalf 387

[joey_big_nose]

There should be a Rovers Hall of Fame, and Brad should be the inaugural entrant.

Legend isn't a strong enough word. I don't think a strong enough word exists.

We are very lucky to have two players on the books who are true rovers heroes in Tugay and Freidal. And we could have two more in Derbyshire and Nelsen who both look likely to be here for the long haul.