Always had time for BWP, argubably the last proper goalscorer we've had. However i do think it shows the quality between the MLS and the English leagues, it was clear he wasn't good enough to play in the Championship
He often had that lazy tag attached but frankly if someone can get you 20 goals a season then who cares. I chatted to him at the sponsors dinner the promotion year and found him to be a lovely friendly lad, probably the nicest one there to be honest (not including Jacko of course)
Really strange one, I was told at the Hartlepool game that Powell was going to get rid of him as he didn't think he would be up to the Championship. But then the money was withdrawn and he had to mend and make do, hence why BWP started the season upfront with Kerms. Was quite soon though that he was dropped and not really seen again.
Wasnt there an article over his time at Charlton which mentioned he was pretty lazy i.e. didnt really do much in training nor did he concentrate on his game and was more interested in playing his Xbox back home, relying on his talent at League One level
I think it went on to say that by moving to the MLS; Wright-Phillips pretty much sorted himself out
Yep. I believe there was an interview with BWP published last spring where he owned up to all that. And Chris Powell eventually ran out of patience with his attitude.
Bradley Wright-Phillips became the fastest player in Major League Soccer history to reach 100 goals on Wednesday.
The New York Red Bulls' number 99 slotted the ball past DC United goalkeeper David Ousted in the second minute of the game, which finished 1-0.
The Englishman was clearly feeling confident he would score, as he celebrated by removing his shirt to reveal another jersey underneath - this time featuring the number 100.
BWP, as he is affectionately known, is only the 11th player in the top US division to reach the landmark century.
"You don't score 100 league goals without great team-mates, past and present, top-class coaching staff and a supportive family so I want to thank you all," he tweeted.
Another player many of our supporters thought was not good enough, when we learn?
He wasn't good enough at the time, which is why Powell dropped him and ended up loaning back to League 1.
I wouldn't say he was hounded out by fans or made a scapegoat. Some always questioned his work rate, but I'd say most liked him after his goals that helped us win the title.
Really strange one, I was told at the Hartlepool game that Powell was going to get rid of him as he didn't think he would be up to the Championship. But then the money was withdrawn and he had to mend and make do, hence why BWP started the season upfront with Kerms. Was quite soon though that he was dropped and not really seen again.
Wasnt there an article over his time at Charlton which mentioned he was pretty lazy i.e. didnt really do much in training nor did he concentrate on his game and was more interested in playing his Xbox back home, relying on his talent at League One level
I think it went on to say that by moving to the MLS; Wright-Phillips pretty much sorted himself out
Yep. I believe there was an interview with BWP published last spring where he owned up to all that. And Chris Powell eventually ran out of patience with his attitude.
Another player many of our supporters thought was not good enough, when we learn?
Learn what, Everyone knew he was good enough for league 1, but when we got promoted he scored 1 goal in 19 games, finished the season on loan at Brentford in League 1.
The following season we were still in the championship were he had failed to prove himself the previous season, so we got rid of him, maybe if we were in league 1 he would of stayed, but its not a case of we never learn like you say it was a case of he wasnt a championship player.
Wasn't there an article over his time at Charlton which mentioned he was pretty lazy i.e. didn't really do much in training nor did he concentrate on his game and was more interested in playing his Xbox back home, relying on his talent at League One level
I think it went on to say that by moving to the MLS; Wright-Phillips pretty much sorted himself out
Not necessarily. Maybe a player with some ability can get away with laziness in training and playing with kid's toys in that Mickey Mouse league.
Really strange one, I was told at the Hartlepool game that Powell was going to get rid of him as he didn't think he would be up to the Championship. But then the money was withdrawn and he had to mend and make do, hence why BWP started the season upfront with Kerms. Was quite soon though that he was dropped and not really seen again.
Wasnt there an article over his time at Charlton which mentioned he was pretty lazy i.e. didnt really do much in training nor did he concentrate on his game and was more interested in playing his Xbox back home, relying on his talent at League One level
I think it went on to say that by moving to the MLS; Wright-Phillips pretty much sorted himself out
Yep. I believe there was an interview with BWP published last spring where he owned up to all that. And Chris Powell eventually ran out of patience with his attitude.
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And Chris Powell eventually ran out of patience with his attitude.
The New York Red Bulls' number 99 slotted the ball past DC United goalkeeper David Ousted in the second minute of the game, which finished 1-0.
The Englishman was clearly feeling confident he would score, as he celebrated by removing his shirt to reveal another jersey underneath - this time featuring the number 100.
BWP, as he is affectionately known, is only the 11th player in the top US division to reach the landmark century.
"You don't score 100 league goals without great team-mates, past and present, top-class coaching staff and a supportive family so I want to thank you all," he tweeted.
I wouldn't say he was hounded out by fans or made a scapegoat. Some always questioned his work rate, but I'd say most liked him after his goals that helped us win the title.
Everyone knew he was good enough for league 1, but when we got promoted he scored 1 goal in 19 games, finished the season on loan at Brentford in League 1.
The following season we were still in the championship were he had failed to prove himself the previous season, so we got rid of him, maybe if we were in league 1 he would of stayed, but its not a case of we never learn like you say it was a case of he wasnt a championship player.
WIOTOS.
Game finished 1-1
Went to a penalty Shootout
9 Penalties taken
8 scored
The 1 missed was BWP
Juventus won shootout 5-3
2-2 after 80 mins
BWP hat trick