Brock Manson 0 Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 http://uk.sports.yahoo.com/050823/2/d4kb.html MADRID (Reuters) - England defender Jonathan Woodgate made his first appearance since joining Real Madrid a year ago when he played in the 5-0 win over the Major League Soccer All-Stars in the Santiago Bernabeu Trophy on Tuesday. Woodgate, who joined from Newcastle United for around 20 million euros (13.6 million pounds) last August, was given a standing ovation when he came on for Ivan Helguera four minutes from time. Advertisement He touched the ball three times while he was on the pitch, passing it neatly out of defence, but he did not have to make a tackle or chase down any of the opposition strikers. "It's been a very hard year for me but I've finally made my debut and obviously I'm delighted," said Woodgate. "I need to play a lot more with the team but for now I'm really pleased. I've got to say a big thank-you to the fans for the reception I was given, I felt it in my heart." Real coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo said Woodgate's debut was an important step on his road to full integration in the team. "It was our objective to fire up Woodgate," said the Brazilian. "We are trying to build a team here and if he looked emotional that was what we wanted." The 25-year-old centre-back had not played a competitive match since tearing a thigh muscle while playing for Newcastle against Chelsea in a league encounter in April 2004. Woodgate was due to make his debut for Real last October but suffered a recurrence of the injury in a training game and did not play for the rest of the season. Good for him, hope he does well there. Still hope he'll be wearing the toon shirt again one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chip2388 0 Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 Yer all the best to him, he doesn't have to prove to me anything but hopefully the doubters and maybe even give Sven something to thing about and drop that donkey Rio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ticaL 0 Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 As soon as he needs to make a rough tackle he'll probably be crocked again, it's a shame... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 Apparently he now speaks fluent Spanish. Mind he has had plenty of time on his hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10857 Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 could have been one of Englands best center halfs if it wasn't for his horrendous misfortune with injuries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Emre 0 Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 Apparently he now speaks fluent Spanish. Mind he has had plenty of time on his hands. 17130[/snapback] If someone like Woody (not the sharpest knife in the draw to be fair) can speak fluent Spanish in under a year, just how thick must David Beckham be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 7030 Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 dont forget gerarrd was once a bigger crock than him. and now hes probably the best cm in the world Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 dont forget gerarrd was once a bigger crock than him. and now hes probably the best cm in the world 17215[/snapback] Gerrard experienced some 'growing pains' but he's never been in the same league as the (fully grown) Woodgate. I read somewhere he's never played more than 9 (I think) consecutive first team games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldstott 0 Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 Apparently he now speaks fluent Spanish. Mind he has had plenty of time on his hands. 17130[/snapback] If someone like Woody (not the sharpest knife in the draw to be fair) can speak fluent Spanish in under a year, just how thick must David Beckham be? 17158[/snapback] I can tell you that Jonny "village" Woodgate IS definitely the thickest footballer on this planet. He makes Shola look like a genius.. Sean Wright-Phillips runs them both quite close though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Hog 523 Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 Well maybe they'll get the same glimpses of brilliance we did followed by lingering injuries. During the blokes time off with injury he'll be glassing himself and cavorting in the sea with his Mrs on his back while supposedly resting himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheInspiration 1 Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 He probably could be England's best centre-half, but for the injuries. He was often outstanding for Newcastle, covering virtually for the whole back four, and he should still be trying to impress Sven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21924 Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 Apparently he now speaks fluent Spanish. Mind he has had plenty of time on his hands. 17130[/snapback] If someone like Woody (not the sharpest knife in the draw to be fair) can speak fluent Spanish in under a year, just how thick must David Beckham be? 17158[/snapback] I can tell you that Jonny "village" Woodgate IS definitely the thickest footballer on this planet. He makes Shola look like a genius.. Sean Wright-Phillips runs them both quite close though. 17232[/snapback] our own titus bramble isn't the sharpest tool in the box either... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 good to see him return, although he looks like a pikey at the minute, he had fuck all to do like when he came on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Lazaru 0 Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 I had a mate at uni who's dad had taught Woodgate and apparently he is thick even by footballers standards!!! If fit he;s the best defender in this country, he's an absolute genius to the art of defending, but will he ever be fot long enough to get into and stay in the England team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldstott 0 Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 Don't know about anyone else, but whenever Woody and to a lesser extent Dyer, went in for a tackle, I'm always worried they'll come out the other side hobbling. Emre looks to hobble out of challenges too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21924 Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 some interesting comment on nufc.com on owen and woodgate Two words came straight into our head when the offer was announced - Jonathan Woodgate. Despite official confirmation that it was the case, it still seems odd to us that the Spanish club played the full £13.4m fee to Newcastle for the defender up front. Is Madrid's agreement on an Owen deal a straight cash bid - or is there some sort of paper transfer / redress on the Woodgate transfer? It's probably an academic question anyway - unless the player has a change of heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob W 0 Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 "four minutes from time" jesus! £ 3 million a minute................. sure he's not a Management Consultant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldstott 0 Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 "four minutes from time" jesus! £ 3 million a minute................. sure he's not a Management Consultant? 17280[/snapback] Or an emergency plumber in London? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isegrim 9780 Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 Apparently he now speaks fluent Spanish. Mind he has had plenty of time on his hands. 17130[/snapback] Hmm, only medical term or can he also say "That's some nice beer glasses you have there. Do you mind if I smash them over my head." in Spanish? That would be quite impressing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob W 0 Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 Apparently he now speaks fluent Spanish. Mind he has had plenty of time on his hands. 17130[/snapback] Hmm, only medical term or can he also say "That's some nice beer glasses you have there. Do you mind if I smash them over my head." in Spanish? That would be quite impressing... 17283[/snapback] impressIVE, Isegrim, impressIVE .......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isegrim 9780 Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 Apparently he now speaks fluent Spanish. Mind he has had plenty of time on his hands. 17130[/snapback] Hmm, only medical term or can he also say "That's some nice beer glasses you have there. Do you mind if I smash them over my head." in Spanish? That would be quite impressing... 17283[/snapback] impressIVE, Isegrim, impressIVE .......... 17286[/snapback] No comprendo. Soy alemán. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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