Wilf,in his prime,presently!!

[Palace Old Geezer]

I traveled to Charlotte to see Wilf every chance I had the past two years, which was a dream come true for me. When he wanted to play, he was the best player on the pitch, period. However, I don't think he really ever had fun playing the game over here and I don't think his heart was fully in it. I also believe the style of play and refereeing in MLS frustrated the hell out of him, and affected his play. I could see him being a valuable member of the team for a year or so, but only if he was willing to accept the role that currently fits him.

Also, first post on here, so go easy on me 🙂

Frankly Pat, refereeing in the PL frustrated the hell out of him too. Sounds a familiar story to me.

 

[PatFromSouthCarolina]

Hi Pat,
Are you anywhere near Myrtle Beach?

About 2 hrs away currently, but my wife was born and raised in Myrtle and both of our families are there. We're there about every other weekend and plan on ending up there permanently before it's all said and done.

 

[Putitout]

I traveled to Charlotte to see Wilf every chance I had the past two years, which was a dream come true for me. When he wanted to play, he was the best player on the pitch, period. However, I don't think he really ever had fun playing the game over here and I don't think his heart was fully in it. I also believe the style of play and refereeing in MLS frustrated the hell out of him, and affected his play. I could see him being a valuable member of the team for a year or so, but only if he was willing to accept the role that currently fits him.

Also, first post on here, so go easy on me 🙂

The Wilf, you describe sounds very much like the Wilf that I watched play for Palace. Yes often the best player on the pitch, but moody, and complaining towards his team mates, the referee, the opposition, to the extent he often looked as if he wasn’t enjoying what he did. It didn’t stop him getting us off our seats with his brilliance at times. Sounds like it’s how he likes it. Oh, welcome to the site.