Clint deserves a Fistful of Dollars

ESPN Soccernet’s Norman Hubbard analyzes the past season for Fulham’s main man Clint Dempsey and questions whether he will be able to gain a well-deserved move to a more “illustrious” English club.

“In first place, the world-class player at the peak of his powers, whose goal tally showed his efficiency but whose finishing revealed flair in abundance. In second, the man who threatened to outscore him, a forward with a remarkable habit of delivering goals against elite sides. In third, swept into contention on a tide of sentiment, the returning icon, back from retirement to illustrate his timeless gifts. When the football writers cast their votes for their Player of the Year, the podium places were occupied by those storied talents Robin van Persie, Wayne Rooney and Paul Scholes…”

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