Odonkor blast for Dortmund

goldenHuddlestone · 09-09-2006, 07:55 PM

Real Betis forward David Odonkor has slammed his former club Borussia Dortmund for sidelining him before his move this summer. Odonkor was a surprise inclusion in the Germany World Cup squad, but he justified his place with a string of impressive substitute appearances. However, when he returned to Dortmund for pre-season training, it soon became clear that he no longer figured prominently in the plans of Borussia coach Bert van Marwijk.

"I find it sad and do not understand why BVB (Dortmund) prefer to sign new players rather than relying on those who have already played well," he told Kicker magazine. "I would have hoped for more support in that respect." The 22-year-old was sold to Betis for 6.2 million euros just before the end of the transfer window and is now looking to try his luck in Spain despite being hurt by his departure from the Westphalia.

"To be honest, if I was a regular (at Borussia), then I would have turned this offer down," he revealed. "If a player comes through the ranks from the youth to the professionals at a club like Dortmund and can prove himself, then he should be given a chance to continue playing and improve further. He has already overcome enough obstacles and the money spent on big transfers can be saved and put into youth development." Dortmund, who only narrowly avoided the threat of extinction two years ago, have now steadied the ship financially and spent 8.8 million euros this summer on new strikers Alexander Frei and Nelson Valdez.

Tim18 · 09-09-2006, 08:53 PM

He was pushed out of Dortmund?? He's quick and talented, everything you want in a winger, and his age is a plus too. Dortmund must be mad if they want to get rid of him.

goldenHuddlestone · 09-09-2006, 09:05 PM

I think thers probably more to this than meets the eye

Joe · 09-10-2006, 11:43 AM

I would certainly seem as though there is more to this.

Whether it was a clash of personalities, request for more money or just Dortmund cashing in on him, we may never know.

goldenHuddlestone · 09-10-2006, 05:32 PM

I would of thought give it a season or two bigger clubs than betis would be intrested

09-09-2006, 07:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
goldenHuddlestone Admin Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,656 vCash: 480	Odonkor blast for Dortmund Real Betis forward David Odonkor has slammed his former club Borussia Dortmund for sidelining him before his move this summer. Odonkor was a surprise inclusion in the Germany World Cup squad, but he justified his place with a string of impressive substitute appearances. However, when he returned to Dortmund for pre-season training, it soon became clear that he no longer figured prominently in the plans of Borussia coach Bert van Marwijk. "I find it sad and do not understand why BVB (Dortmund) prefer to sign new players rather than relying on those who have already played well," he told Kicker magazine. "I would have hoped for more support in that respect." The 22-year-old was sold to Betis for 6.2 million euros just before the end of the transfer window and is now looking to try his luck in Spain despite being hurt by his departure from the Westphalia. "To be honest, if I was a regular (at Borussia), then I would have turned this offer down," he revealed. "If a player comes through the ranks from the youth to the professionals at a club like Dortmund and can prove himself, then he should be given a chance to continue playing and improve further. He has already overcome enough obstacles and the money spent on big transfers can be saved and put into youth development." Dortmund, who only narrowly avoided the threat of extinction two years ago, have now steadied the ship financially and spent 8.8 million euros this summer on new strikers Alexander Frei and Nelson Valdez.

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09-10-2006, 11:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
Joe Football Talk Admin Join Date: May 2006 Location: Glasgow Posts: 13,669 vCash: 500	I would certainly seem as though there is more to this. Whether it was a clash of personalities, request for more money or just Dortmund cashing in on him, we may never know. Thanks for visiting FootballTalk.org. You could register now and have your say.

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09-09-2006, 08:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tim18 First Team Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 65 vCash: 500	He was pushed out of Dortmund?? He's quick and talented, everything you want in a winger, and his age is a plus too. Dortmund must be mad if they want to get rid of him.

09-09-2006, 09:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
goldenHuddlestone Admin Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,656 vCash: 480	I think thers probably more to this than meets the eye

09-10-2006, 05:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
goldenHuddlestone Admin Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,656 vCash: 480	I would of thought give it a season or two bigger clubs than betis would be intrested