A bit of Magic from Freddy Adu

SoliD · 9 May 2006 at 19:31

BaZ87 said:
You obviously don't know about the rumours. He was born in Ghana and his birth wasn't registered. It was only when he moved to america that he was given a date of birth; according to rumours he is around 20.

rofl, i never knew about that, surely there is some way of finding out his true age.

The Running Man · 9 May 2006 at 19:46

he is obviously a talented player.

i mean just because he is playing against carp defenders isnt his fault, he is just beating what is in front of him to be able to score.

i doubt he is as young as they claim him to be, but i wouldnt mind him playing for man utd

Hlebio · 9 May 2006 at 20:00

radikal_dj said:
Leave the typical arrogant brit/we are the best/we got rooney/look at the pitch/ they are yanks/comments out and recognise this kid has got serious skills.

Oh get over yourself ffs.

I've seen Adu play a lot of times and yes he is a great talent.

I never said he didn't.. :rolleyes:

daz · 9 May 2006 at 20:23

BaZ87 said:
You obviously don't know about the rumours. He was born in Ghana and his birth wasn't registered. It was only when he moved to america that he was given a date of birth; according to rumours he is around 20.

After hearing him speak, he is definitely doesn't seem to be 20.

BaZ87 · 9 May 2006 at 20:36

daz said:
After hearing him speak, he is definitely doesn't seem to be 20.

Well like i said its only a rumour. But i remember seeing him play at 14 and being bigger (height and build) than most of the fully grown men he was playing with/against.

lemonkettaz · 9 May 2006 at 23:13

wouldnt last 5mins in the premiership

Vandle · 9 May 2006 at 23:15

SoliD said:
rofl, i never knew about that, surely there is some way of finding out his true age.

Cut off his leg and count the rings.

Gooner14 · 9 May 2006 at 23:18

BaZ87 said:
You obviously don't know about the rumours. He was born in Ghana and his birth wasn't registered. It was only when he moved to america that he was given a date of birth; according to rumours he is around 20.

Happens a lot with African players. Kanu is rumoured to be between 37 and 42 :eek:

bungler · 9 May 2006 at 23:20

An American kid who came over to work for us for a while used to play with him. He said he was quality but off the pitch a bit of a ****. He said he has a really big head and was really arrogant.

[ASSE]Hinchy · 9 May 2006 at 23:45

bungler said:
He said he has a really big head

He probably wasn't very happy about your mate making fun of his disproportionate body parts :rolleyes:

When I was 14, I was about 6" tall and physically stronger and faster than all other players around me.

Wouldn't suprise me if he was older than its officially recognise though what with the rumours flying around about some Africans etc.

Carlos_S · 10 May 2006 at 13:51

lemonkettaz said:
wouldnt last 5mins in the premiership

lol? How not? There are plenty of girly foreigners in the Premiership atm who don't struggle, Fabregas being a good example. If anything, I would expect Adu to put up more of a fight.

Chunky · 12 May 2006 at 14:45

Adu could become a Great player if he wasn't so big headed.

lemonkettaz · 12 May 2006 at 14:47

Carlos_S said:
lol? How not? There are plenty of girly foreigners in the Premiership atm who don't struggle, Fabregas being a good example. If anything, I would expect Adu to put up more of a fight.

adu isnt that good.

he hardly has that much technical ability if you watch him.

i just dont think he can cut the top level of football.. its just all hype

bloodline76 · 12 May 2006 at 16:11

bungler said:
An American kid who came over to work for us for a while used to play with him. He said he was quality but off the pitch a bit of a ****. He said he has a really big head and was really arrogant.

He is American, he is supposed to be big headed. Plus with all the hype he is bound to be big headed.

America dont really have any great players so they are going to go overboard on anyone who might have talent. Even if he isnt from America.

a1ex2001 · 12 May 2006 at 16:59

Gooner14 said:
Happens a lot with African players. Kanu is rumoured to be between 37 and 42

Roger miller was rummoured to be in his 50's when he came out of retirement to play at USA 94 and it looked pretty believeable given he could only manage about 10minutes a match and he still managed to score!

Taribo West is another who is almost certainly older than he claims, when he was playing for Derby a few season ago he was supposed to be 28 I would have put him nearer 38 and he was still awsome.

Carlos_S · 12 May 2006 at 17:02

lemonkettaz said:
adu isnt that good.

he hardly has that much technical ability if you watch him.

i just dont think he can cut the top level of football.. its just all hype

Probably, I thought you were refering to his size and strength. I think he is overrated but I can still see him doing a job in the Premiership.