Superb. What a CB he has become. The best Fulham CB since Hangeland...and honestly given the height difference ... maybe better when his tenure ends at FFC? He is unreal right now.
He certainly fits our system. Wonder why he's never got much of a look by the Nats?
Quote from: YankeeJim on February 24, 2018, 07:29:37 PM
He certainly fits our system. Wonder why he's never got much of a look by the Nats?
To be fair before coming to us he did well (player of the year twice) for Bolton...but overlooked by Bradley. He is definitely a star in the USA defense these days...unfortunately Team USA is not nearly as well drilled as our side. Different style of play...a worst style than Fulham's to be fair.
I think there's bias if you don't look like a CB out of Central Casting. And he's not a shouter or a gesticulator. Reserved. You don't have to be a bully boy or cast a long shadow to play that position at a high level.
Quote from: Forever Fulham on February 24, 2018, 07:34:12 PM
I think there's bias if you don't look like a CB out of Central Casting. And he's not a shouter or a gesticulator. Reserved. You don't have to be a bully boy or cast a long shadow to play that position at a high level.
Completely concur, and right now, REEEAAAAAM is my man of the season tied with Sess.
Credit due - I admit to having slagged him for is 1.8 errors per game and poor positioning in the past. He has improved and/or settled into our system quite well.
Very likeable character and rock at the back now. Lovely to see a success story. Well done Tim!
Couldn't agree more - turned into a superb acquisition - for me more Aaron Hughes than Brede maybe .....? Loved his deadbeat comment on football focus - "27 points out of 33?"(I stand corrected) "Oh is that all?"
He's a success story because he was slated in his first season and has come good. Someone saw what was there.
Ream is the new Baird.
... and a bit more?
Hes got those 30-yard screamers to do first.
Tim Ream was quality again this evening. He has good vision, and read the game so well, he was covering both left and right hand sides. But as a Unit the defence did very well, and another clean sheet shows that.
Really important player and mainstay of the defense.
Well done Reeeem!
Ream has been empowered by sticking to one position this year, unlike last year where was moved around a bit. He's also been so much more decisive on the ball. I watched Ream when he was at Bolton and before that New York Red Bulls. He definitely was not USMNT material during those times. I think he was the subject of the issues USMNT had in general though. In particular, and part of the demise, is the notion that MLS players were being preferred over proven foreign-based players.
To be fair, Arena brought him in later in the campaign, but I wonder what it would have been like if he was put in before Omar Gonzales. The last 3 matches of USMNT in 2017 could have been completely different. Sad to think about, and doubt Ream will be in WCQ 2022. I am glad he's doing so well at Fulham though. It's often been touted how Fulham is an American's proving spot, some did it (McBride, Dempsey) and some didn't do as well (Bocanegra, Eddie Johnson). Ream is fantastic right now, and long may it continue!
Quote from: Matt10 on February 24, 2018, 08:03:21 PM
Ream has been empowered by sticking to one position this year, unlike last year where was moved around a bit. He's also been so much more decisive on the ball. I watched Ream when he was at Bolton and before that New York Red Bulls. He definitely was not USMNT material during those times. I think he was the subject of the issues USMNT had in general though. In particular, and part of the demise, is the notion that MLS players were being preferred over proven foreign-based players.
To be fair, Arena brought him in later in the campaign, but I wonder what it would have been like if he was put in before Omar Gonzales. The last 3 matches of USMNT in 2017 could have been completely different. Sad to think about, and doubt Ream will be in WCQ 2022. I am glad he's doing so well at Fulham though. It's often been touted how Fulham is an American's proving spot, some did it (McBride, Dempsey) and some didn't do as well (Bocanegra, Eddie Johnson). Ream is fantastic right now, and long may it continue!
I was with you until you lumped Carlos in with Eddie Johnson.
Quote from: CincyFulham1 on February 24, 2018, 10:17:30 PM
Quote from: Matt10 on February 24, 2018, 08:03:21 PM
Ream has been empowered by sticking to one position this year, unlike last year where was moved around a bit. He's also been so much more decisive on the ball. I watched Ream when he was at Bolton and before that New York Red Bulls. He definitely was not USMNT material during those times. I think he was the subject of the issues USMNT had in general though. In particular, and part of the demise, is the notion that MLS players were being preferred over proven foreign-based players.
To be fair, Arena brought him in later in the campaign, but I wonder what it would have been like if he was put in before Omar Gonzales. The last 3 matches of USMNT in 2017 could have been completely different. Sad to think about, and doubt Ream will be in WCQ 2022. I am glad he's doing so well at Fulham though. It's often been touted how Fulham is an American's proving spot, some did it (McBride, Dempsey) and some didn't do as well (Bocanegra, Eddie Johnson). Ream is fantastic right now, and long may it continue!
I was with you until you lumped Carlos in with Eddie Johnson.
Haha, I should've said
Clint Dempsey
Brian Mcbride
Carlos Bocanegra
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Eddie Johnson
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Quote from: Matt10 on February 24, 2018, 10:54:24 PM
Quote from: CincyFulham1 on February 24, 2018, 10:17:30 PM
Quote from: Matt10 on February 24, 2018, 08:03:21 PM
Ream has been empowered by sticking to one position this year, unlike last year where was moved around a bit. He's also been so much more decisive on the ball. I watched Ream when he was at Bolton and before that New York Red Bulls. He definitely was not USMNT material during those times. I think he was the subject of the issues USMNT had in general though. In particular, and part of the demise, is the notion that MLS players were being preferred over proven foreign-based players.
To be fair, Arena brought him in later in the campaign, but I wonder what it would have been like if he was put in before Omar Gonzales. The last 3 matches of USMNT in 2017 could have been completely different. Sad to think about, and doubt Ream will be in WCQ 2022. I am glad he's doing so well at Fulham though. It's often been touted how Fulham is an American's proving spot, some did it (McBride, Dempsey) and some didn't do as well (Bocanegra, Eddie Johnson). Ream is fantastic right now, and long may it continue!
I was with you until you lumped Carlos in with Eddie Johnson.
Haha, I should've said
Clint Dempsey
Brian Mcbride
Carlos Bocanegra
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Eddie Johnson
:)
Better! :54:
Quote from: YankeeJim on February 24, 2018, 07:29:37 PM
He certainly fits our system. Wonder why he's never got much of a look by the Nats?
26 caps for a guy who played most of his career in the 2nd tier isn't bad.
Quote from: MisfitKid on February 24, 2018, 11:13:37 PM
Quote from: Matt10 on February 24, 2018, 10:54:24 PM
Quote from: CincyFulham1 on February 24, 2018, 10:17:30 PM
Quote from: Matt10 on February 24, 2018, 08:03:21 PM
Ream has been empowered by sticking to one position this year, unlike last year where was moved around a bit. He's also been so much more decisive on the ball. I watched Ream when he was at Bolton and before that New York Red Bulls. He definitely was not USMNT material during those times. I think he was the subject of the issues USMNT had in general though. In particular, and part of the demise, is the notion that MLS players were being preferred over proven foreign-based players.
To be fair, Arena brought him in later in the campaign, but I wonder what it would have been like if he was put in before Omar Gonzales. The last 3 matches of USMNT in 2017 could have been completely different. Sad to think about, and doubt Ream will be in WCQ 2022. I am glad he's doing so well at Fulham though. It's often been touted how Fulham is an American's proving spot, some did it (McBride, Dempsey) and some didn't do as well (Bocanegra, Eddie Johnson). Ream is fantastic right now, and long may it continue!
I was with you until you lumped Carlos in with Eddie Johnson.
Haha, I should've said
Clint Dempsey
Brian Mcbride
Carlos Bocanegra
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Eddie Johnson
:)
:plus one:
Better! :54:
I don't think Tim Ream has ever needed much motivation to play his football at the best level he can, but I do believe we have seen his game improve as our coaches have developed more organised and strategic patterns to squad roles around him. He has certainly got better and better by the game where some others tend to make some progress and then apparently stick for a while.
I am enjoying the cohesiveness of this side and how it is beginning to turn the screw on opponents in a way we have often suffered and struggled to bear as a team, and Ream is a strong influence in overall improvement as a solid unit. I am not one for comparisons and prefer to give high marks to individuality and I have always liked the way Ream earns his keep.
Quote from: toshes mate on February 25, 2018, 08:43:49 AM
I am enjoying the cohesiveness of this side and how it is beginning to turn the screw on opponents in a way we have often suffered and struggled to bear as a team, and Ream is a strong influence in overall improvement as a solid unit.
True and well put. That greater cohesiveness and solidity is beginning to look like the difference from the second half of last season, when we caught the eye slightly more through e.g. Aluko's dribbling, Malone's marauding and Cairney's spectacular long-range strikes, but are achieving similar results in their absence.
Quote from: b+w geezer on February 25, 2018, 09:03:23 AM
Quote from: toshes mate on February 25, 2018, 08:43:49 AM
I am enjoying the cohesiveness of this side and how it is beginning to turn the screw on opponents in a way we have often suffered and struggled to bear as a team, and Ream is a strong influence in overall improvement as a solid unit.
True and well put. That greater cohesiveness and solidity is beginning to look like the difference from the second half of last season, when we caught the eye slightly more through e.g. Aluko's dribbling, Malone's marauding and Cairney's spectacular long-range strikes, but are achieving similar results in their absence.
We are actually looking far more solid defensively and clean sheets, whilst obtaining better results.
Tigana and Hodgson were both good at improving players, to me that is what makes a good boss and our current manager is just the same. I don't think that Magath was in that category....
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Rolls Royce at the moment.
Quote from: Statto on February 25, 2018, 09:46:31 AM
Quote from: bog on February 25, 2018, 09:28:36 AM
Tigana and Hodgson were both good at improving players, to me that is what makes a good boss and our current manager is just the same.
My thoughts also
I totally agree, also I have always stayed away from the Ream debate because I thought it was always USA posters v others. However I must say I thought he was superb yesterday and very good for most of the latter part of the season, fair play to the man.
For me Ream has been our best player this season. He has been a rock at the back. McDonald & Sessegnon had amazing seasons aswell but Ream our star man for me
We've always had great help from US players.
Quote from: Matt10 on February 24, 2018, 10:54:24 PM
Quote from: CincyFulham1 on February 24, 2018, 10:17:30 PM
Quote from: Matt10 on February 24, 2018, 08:03:21 PM
Ream has been empowered by sticking to one position this year, unlike last year where was moved around a bit. He's also been so much more decisive on the ball. I watched Ream when he was at Bolton and before that New York Red Bulls. He definitely was not USMNT material during those times. I think he was the subject of the issues USMNT had in general though. In particular, and part of the demise, is the notion that MLS players were being preferred over proven foreign-based players.
To be fair, Arena brought him in later in the campaign, but I wonder what it would have been like if he was put in before Omar Gonzales. The last 3 matches of USMNT in 2017 could have been completely different. Sad to think about, and doubt Ream will be in WCQ 2022. I am glad he's doing so well at Fulham though. It's often been touted how Fulham is an American's proving spot, some did it (McBride, Dempsey) and some didn't do as well (Bocanegra, Eddie Johnson). Ream is fantastic right now, and long may it continue!
I was with you until you lumped Carlos in with Eddie Johnson.
Haha, I should've said
Clint Dempsey
Brian Mcbride
Carlos Bocanegra
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Eddie Johnson
:)
No sorry, you still have not got it right, Mcbride as a God and a Legend has to be right at the top on his own.
Didn't put a foot wrong yesterday. Can't believe what a good player he's become.
Strong, intelligent and great decision making. Who would have thought it. Our American connection lives on.
In the Fulham feature on Football Focus on BBC2 yesterday. He was interviewed alongside Cairney and spoke so well and with confidence that it looked like he was the club captain and Cairney was just one of the team.
When the Wolves player broke away towards goal in the second half I thought that he was bound to score. What a great chase back by Ream and what a block to prevent a goal. Well done Ream. ( from someone who did not rate him at first)
Hard to remember that just a short while ago he was part of that awful defence of ours that was conceding weak goals week after week. In all honesty we were putting as much of the blame on him as any of the others.
Now he is masterful and takes a lot of the credit for good team defensive performances.
He's been terrific for most of the year, but his performance yesterday was one of the best I have seen from a Fulham defender in a long time. MOM without a doubt for me.
