Since I was informed by a poster that Burrell

[USAF]

Seems like the chemistry is finally coming together. The practice games are paying off!?!? *That was one of your biggest problems.

Liked how they counter-attacked......Their transition from defense to offense is getting better, and team defense is also getting better.

[Karl]

Altidore your goal-scorer can lose you matches...after scoring his goal he played in fits and starts. Not good attitude! Not good for TEAM going forward.

[USAF]

That's why I keep telling HL that I don't rate him. He is not consistent in his play, especially when you consider how long he's been in professional football.

[Zeppo]

He looks improved, but would like to see him & the team against TOP rated opponents.

Yes, if only Altidore could score against top teams. Like Spain or Germany...

[HL]

That's why I keep telling HL that I don't rate him. He is not consistent in his play, especially when you consider how long he's been in professional football.

You know well that I don't agree with KARL--USAF.

The boy is what? 22-twenty-tree?

Take a look at his stats at age 23. The Boy is just beginning to peak. If I am not mistaken he has scored about 30 goals for his club.

USAF, By the end of the WC qualification one of us is going to say "I told you so".
http://espnfc.com/player/_/id/75589/...tidore?cc=5901

[USAF]

WC qualification??? He should look good there......As I said, when he starts being a "force" against TOP teams then I'll give him his props. And I pay more attention to improvement & consistency than age.