Today it’s former Rangers left back Steven Smith who is rumored to be coming to Portland. He has recently been playing for Preston North End a League One club (third level in England) that lost a friendly with the Timbers in 2007.
Fire up Google Translate, is a right back on the way from the Austrian Bundesliga Austrian second division?
His personal page is pretty awesome.
Funny Dober video from Youtube:
Effort
Think the biggest problem with the Timbers right now is effort? The Timbers postgame comments would appear to agree with you, as would former captain Ian Joy:
Playing for the Love of the Axe
Tactics
Slide Rule Pass is the go-to blog for post-match tactical breakdowns. Check out Kevin Alexander’s astute analysis, which details the Timbers failure to adjust against Chivas:
The Song Remains the Same
Squad
Almost any fan on Twitter or message boards has an opinion on squad changes. The recent losses have brought on lots of talk about weaknesses in the outside backs, as well as problems with leadership and in the midfield. Surprisingly, there isn’t really a blog or local media source that rails on the need for squad changes. Elfurdeball‘s Twitter timeline is often a good bet for such opinions.
Loading ...Brett Evans was seen working out with the Timbers today. He’s been at the same club since 1999, Ajax Cape Town (South Africa).
Leave a commentLots of people are talking about starting Songo’o on the wing and moving Nagbe up front with Boyd. There has been criticism of the fullbacks, and even suggestions that Captain Jack Jewsbury shouldn’t be starting.
Should the Timbers make lineup changes or is that just going into panic mode four games into the season? Vote below:
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Well the house would have cleaned up last week if John Spencer hadn’t revealed during practice that Songo’o would be playing for sure. Thethirst21 took advantage before I was able to close the lines and took a big lead in the balances.
We had a request to do a true over/under, so I’ve added that this week, plus a bunch more bets based roughly on real odds.
The Rules
-Everyone gets $20 in monopoly money each week to bet with, as long as you play. Anyone can jump in at any time.
-If you are carrying a balance, you get your balance plus $20. You can bet all the way up to your balance.
-Leave your bets in the comments.
The Lines
Lines close at 6:55pm Saturday (unless otherwise noted in italics)
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Side Bets
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Balances
Thethirst21 $370
Paul $175
TheMikeDonovan $155
Evan $139
Matt Brubaker $115
Woody $110
Ryan $150
Meadows $98
Mark $90
shrekpdx $90
Clifford $81
paulsepp $80
Mikkel $75
ambrown $74
mattg $60
Brett $54
DaveH $50
LP $50
Chicken_Egg $40
cedr $40
Michelle $38
andrew mattheisen $25
Lucas $25
baumer $25
Andrew Wheeler $20
Frankenstein $15
Webster $15
Kadro $15
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