korean soccer player in english premier!

[tupacboy]

http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_1407499,00070003.htm

South Korea midfielder Park Ji-sung has signed for Manchester United in a $7.3 million deal, his agent said on Wednesday.

The 24-year-old midfielder will join the English Premier League club from Dutch side PSV Eindhoven on a four-year contract.

"PSV and Manchester United have agreed on Park's transfer," said Park's agent.

"Park goes to England this afternoon for a medical test. We are happy the deal was concluded to everybody's satisfaction."

Park, who helped PSV win the Dutch title and reach the Champions League semi-finals last season, will become the first South Korean to play in the Premier League.

"I'm confident I can prove myself at one of the world's top clubs," Park said. "As a Korean I will prove that Koreans can play at that level."

United were anxious to secure the player's signature before next month's pre-season tour to the Far East but Park is determined to prove his ability on the pitch.

"I want to show my value to United in terms of my ability, not for some marketing strategy for Asia," said Park, set to earn $3.6 million a year at Old Trafford.

"I'm not going to England for business."
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this was all over the korean news last night... it means a lot to them... :)... personally i find it impressive that manchester is the team to pick him....

[CornMonkey]

my mom loves this guy...

korea has got some serious talent going into the next world cup. it's going to be an exciting tournament for koreans!

be the reds! (still don't know what that means)

[attgig]

be the reds! (still don't know what that means)

hahahahha! but gotta have a be the reds tshirt!

[kimchicowboy]

HA! only koreans are responding to this thread!

[ArkiStan]

KOREAN RELAY~~~!!!!!!!!!!

Fighting!!! :boxing:

[ShawnLee]

HA! only koreans are responding to this thread!Wow, go figure... Hahaha. I'm not sure about this... Why am I wary, as if only bad could come of it? Imagine that this guy screws up a potentially game winning goal, the next time any of us walked through Europe we'd have to pretend to not be Korean, "What me Korean? Oh no, stupid Koreans can't even play soccer!"

After I posted, I realized the problem. Saying that last sentence would then get you beat for being American and expose you to hours of lecture over foreign policy. Natch. Replace "soccer" with "football" and there'd be less of an issue.

Fighting!!! :boxing:
And don't you mean, "Hwai-ting!" instead?

[AlpineJay]

HA! only koreans are responding to this thread!

Might as well add to the Korean fury.

I am a proud owner of "Be the Reds" shirt though I've rarely worn it since the World Cup. I imagine I'll pull it out in 2006. If I'm lucky enough I may score tickets to go to some games and may very well end up in Germany for a few days.

[speedracer120]

I would never wear that shirt. I'd be willing to wear the official shirt, but "Be the Reds" will never be emblazoned on my chest.

[kimchicowboy]

I would never wear that shirt. I'd be willing to wear the official shirt, but "Be the Reds" will never be emblazoned on my chest.
:2far: leave korea at once! hahaha

i've definitely worn mine in public on several occassions. hey, i paid for it. might as well wear it. haha

[tupacboy]

lol.... i still have my "be the reds" shirt... even have my "we love hiddink"... :)

[cheapie]

relay?

[CornMonkey]

I would never wear that shirt. I'd be willing to wear the official shirt, but "Be the Reds" will never be emblazoned on my chest.
yeah, i gotta get my hands on one of those jerseys this time around.

[cheapie]

assuming they qualify. unless they already did of course.

[kimchicowboy]

assuming they qualify. unless they already did of course.
BE THE REDS, sucka! hahaha. :P

http://www.jameshong.net/uploaded/ROKworldcup.jpg

[AlpineJay]

I see that cheapie broke the all-Korean streak of this thread...

[tupacboy]

cheapie is a korean in disguise... north korean ? jk... :)

[cheapie]

i like sushi. does that count?

[gear02]

BE THE REDS, sucka! hahaha. :P

http://www.jameshong.net/uploaded/ROKworldcup.jpg

4.5 teams? A half a team? Would that be like a team of midgets?

[tupacboy]

i like sushi. does that count?


no... but kimchee does for sure!! or kalbi... bulgogi.... any korean bbq :)

[bachviet]

4.5 teams? A half a team? Would that be like a team of midgets?
The 5th place team has to play against the 4th (or 5th) place team from CONCACAF (North & Central America).

The 5th place team from South America has to play the champ from Oceania (usually Australia).

[speedracer120]

:2far: leave korea at once! hahaha

i've definitely worn mine in public on several occassions. hey, i paid for it. might as well wear it. haha

I leave on Tuesday, that soon enough for ya?

Freaking rain is making the weather feel tropical.

[tupacboy]

i forgot to post this... he scored his first goal a couple days ago...

http://english.donga.com/srv/service.php3?biid=2005072868448

"Park Ji-sung scored his first goal for Manchester United at Gong Ren Stadium (Worker`s Stadium) in Beijing, China on July 26.

A reporter of British daily newspaper “The Times,” Oliver Kay assessed Park’s play, saying, “With his Asian Tour 2005 play, Park Ji-sung might have captivated not only Manchester United’s coach, Alex Ferguson, but also British fans.”

Foreign media outlets also didn’t spare their praises for Park’s play. The online version of the British newspaper “Daily Mirror” and the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) all gave priority coverage to news of Park’s first goal for Manchester United.

Prior to this, Reuters reported in an article titled, “Park scores as Manchester United ease to win in Beijing” that Park looked lively throughout the match with his neat passing and aggressive tackling.

On that day, Chinese fans booed Park, thinking of a Chinese player on Manchester United, Dong Fangzhou, but after the game, Chinese reporters applauded Park’s sincere play and manner.

However, Park looked composed, showing no signs of being shaken by the praise around him after an interview at the hotel right after the game.

Park said, “I feel so happy that I scored my first goal in an official game. I feel rather light because I think I showed what I’m supposed to do as a striker.” Coach Ferguson positively evaluated Park’s play, saying, “I’m satisfied with Park’s movements and breaking through ability,” but Ferguson also added that as much as it’s only the beginning of the season, he expects more of him in the times ahead.

That’s why Park can’t just remain upbeat. As coach Ferguson implied, upon the start of the season, Park has to compete against world-class star players in earnest to become a regular player on the club.

As if Park knows this too well, Park noted, “this match was a friendly match, and the real one is after the league begins.” Park hinted that he will show something big in the Premier League that starts in early August, rather than just indulging in the joy of his first goal. Park confessed that although he is not conscious of any specific player because every player has top skill, he always ends up feeling tension.

Ryan Giggs, who is competing against Park for the position, said that a competition always strengthens a player and a team, and added that a competition against young players, such as Park, will further strengthen him and his team.

Park scored his first goal but the real game is on the line."