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Bayern's Kahn considering move abroad

BERLIN, May 7 (Reuters) - Bayern Munich goalkeeper and captain Oliver Kahn has said he might consider leaving the German champions and the Bundesliga for a new challenge. "It is no secret that I have already achieved everything and more with Bayern," Kahn wrote in a column in Wednesday's issue of German weekly Sport Bild.

"Then you ask yourself how you can get a new challenge.

"This is my ninth season and I have dedicated a lot of myself to Bayern. But when you're playing abroad, you have to prove yourself again. You start again from scratch. That can be nice because it offers news possibilities."

The 33-year-old Kahn, who is also the Germany captain, has been at Bayern since 1994 and has a contract until 2006.

Bayern coach Ottmar Hitzfeld said last March he was worried his captain might leave if he continued to face pressure from the media over his private problems.

Kahn made headlines in Germany for weeks after admitting in March that he had betrayed his pregnant wife by having an affair with a barmaid.

Kahn called German media treatment of his private problems "merciless and perverse."
 
in an dream world, yep id love to see him between the sticks at OT.
IMO the most consistent keeper in the world.
 
More realistically and more importantly, I am considering a move home. I'm considerably less ugly than Kahn and I can't speak German as well as he can and I don't wear poncey gay leather gear like he does. Now who would you really rather have?
 
Very good yes.

Are you an agent Salford Man? Do you know any fitness trainers?
 
Ok mate i believe you mate many wouldn't ;)

No i'm not an agent you want Eric "boom boom" Hall he's your man.A little out of shape are we Dans if so then join the club i also have gained a couple of pounds recently.
 
Originally posted by SalfordMan:
<strong>33 he is VN.Still loads to offer imo.</strong><hr></blockquote>

34 next month - we'd only get a couple of years out of him - I want a fixture between the posts for the best part of a decade (now who was that red nosed scandinavian chap we used to have...?)
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Originally posted by A1Dan:
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34 next month - we'd only get a couple of years out of him - I want a fixture between the posts for the best part of a decade (now who was that red nosed scandinavian chap we used to have...?)</strong><hr></blockquote>

What good would Brian McClair be in this situation.
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He isn't the first American to play in Europe so hopefully it wouldn't be that big of a deal. Besides, it has all been rumored so far, nobody knows what is going on yet or what will happen. I would take Howard, Robinson, or someone as young before I would take Kahn.
 
He's still one of the best in the world, but considering how unsettled the GK position has been we would probably look for someone with more years left in them. And bearing in mind Fergies comments on the lack of experience in the defence, an experienced keeper would be desireable, 27-29, Neimi sounds good.
 
If the work permit for Howard is an issue, then why is Manchester United even rumored to be looking at him? They should know if he could get the work permit...if he can't, then there shouldn't be any interest...if he can get a work permit, then that's why United would want him. Simple, hey?
 
Originally posted by Gabe:
<strong>He's still one of the best in the world, but considering how unsettled the GK position has been we would probably look for someone with more years left in them. And bearing in mind Fergies comments on the lack of experience in the defence, an experienced keeper would be desireable, 27-29, Neimi sounds good.</strong><hr></blockquote>

As much i would like to see Niemi in United, I'm afraid he is going to be too old for the board (to be first choice keeper). If i recall right they have sayed they wont spent money ofr guy who is older than 28 years and Niemi is allready 30 (his birthday is 31/05/1972). So my bet is we are gonna get someone younger than him.
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I hope the board doesnt stay to the age limit previously specified when IF they replace barthez.
1&gt; id prefer to see an experienced keeper in nets than some snotty nosed kid straight off the plane from america with no experience of european league footy. With all respects to Howard, jumping from the MLS to first team football at Manchester United is a big step. No thanks. stick him in the reserves or loan him out first.
2&gt; We should buy the best around, or else we are not strengthening the posistion. The best keeper around IMO is Kahn.
 
The age limit is in place for a very good reason - that we must keep our finances in shape and not be tempted to spend for the moment. I don't think replacing Barthez with anyone above 28 or 29 is a good idea. Besides, a young keeper will mature along with the defence, as Dans was pointing out the other day.
 
Maybe United are going to buy Howard and let him play in the MLS for 2 more seasons, play for one of the feeder clubs on loan during the MLS offseason to gain European experience, all the while building his US international experience and by 2005-06, stepping in for Barthez.
 
Originally posted by MrMarcello:
<strong>If the work permit for Howard is an issue, then why is Manchester United even rumored to be looking at him? They should know if he could get the work permit...if he can't, then there shouldn't be any interest...if he can get a work permit, then that's why United would want him. Simple, hey?</strong><hr></blockquote>

Maybe they've looked into it, the 75% rule is tough, but they make exceptions on appeal, I don't know the grounds on which they would accept but sometimes they take U21 games into account.
Like that young czech keeper Petr Cech that United 'had an eye on', he was ready to sign for Everton last summer but he couldn't get a work permit, but their were recent quotes from his agent urging Arsenal to renew their interest and sign him this summer, so obviously they think they have a stronger case for a work permit this time even though he still doesn't have the 75% of games required.
I wonder if we'll see a flood of players from eastern europe if they get into the EU; Hungary, Czech Rep.
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Going a little off topic but does anyone know the rule FIFA introduced about young players not being able to play abroad before they're 18?
 
Originally posted by spinoza:
<strong>The age limit is in place for a very good reason - that we must keep our finances in shape and not be tempted to spend for the moment. I don't think replacing Barthez with anyone above 28 or 29 is a good idea. Besides, a young keeper will mature along with the defence, as Dans was pointing out the other day.</strong><hr></blockquote>

in an ideal world id agree. But, goalkeepers, unlike most other posistions tend to get better with age (up to a point off course..im not advocating us signing a 50 year old keeper!)

Id hate to see us go into a season with a 20 year old keeper, unless he really was exceptional. But thats the exception to the rule. If we cant get an experienced keeper in, then id prefer we stick with Barthez.
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Kahn is probably the best keeper in the world, if not number one is is in the top 2 or 3, fact is he is too old and a bit of a wanker, I would be completely against signing him but can do better.

Give me Robinson any day, as for Howard, dont write him off because he is American and not experienced in Europe, christ he has to start somewhere! I havent seen enough of him to form an opinion but I have read many a glowing report about him.
 
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Howard will qualify for a work permit once Hungary joins the EU, but i still don't know if he would be anything better than a backup for us.
 
Originally posted by Jason F:
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as for Howard, dont write him off because he is American and not experienced in Europe, christ he has to start somewhere! I havent seen enough of him to form an opinion but I have read many a glowing report about him.</strong><hr></blockquote>

yeah but IF we sell Barthez we are looking for a number 1 keeper NOT a backup keeper. theres nothing wrong with our backup keepers.
i wouldnt want to see us go into a season with a 20 year old keeper as number 1 who's highlight has been playing MLS.
If we have to go for someone so young id rather it was that Peter Czech (sp?) guy. He looks pretty good.

Robinson, im not sure about either. A lot of people champion him on here but ive never been convinced. yes, he's good, but is he better than what we've got? ie. Barthez. because if we're buying, it should be because its better than what we have.
He wasnt very convincing against Arsenal last Sunday.

Bring back Schmikes campaign starts here ;)
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Originally posted by golden_blunder:
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yeah but IF we sell Barthez we are looking for a number 1 keeper NOT a backup keeper. theres nothing wrong with our backup keepers.
i wouldnt want to see us go into a season with a 20 year old keeper as number 1 who's highlight has been playing MLS.
If we have to go for someone so young id rather it was that Peter Czech (sp?) guy. He looks pretty good.

Robinson, im not sure about either. A lot of people champion him on here but ive never been convinced. yes, he's good, but is he better than what we've got? ie. Barthez. because if we're buying, it should be because its better than what we have.
He wasnt very convincing against Arsenal last Sunday.

Bring back Schmikes campaign starts here ;) </strong><hr></blockquote>


Yes but you are assuming he isnt good enough to play 1st choice keeper, i might be and you just dont know it? Im not claiming to know either but you cant write him off, I would rather we send Ricardo off and bring in Howard.

Robinson IS class, he wasnt at his best against the Arse but he has never disapointed, he is young and a great future.
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