Things could only have gone better for U.S. international Geoff Cameron had his new team, Stoke City, had found a way to grab all three points today against Arsenal.
Otherwise, his debut at the Britannia was absolutely swell. A scoreless draw Sunday against Arsenal will do for the Potters. They’ll need wins at home to remain out of the relegation fight, but draws at home against the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea and the sides from Manchester represent a good day’s work for Stoke manager Tony Pulis and his team.
Cameron (pictured Sunday against the Gunners) started as a central midfielder just days after arriving in from the United States, where he was clearing up last minute red tape.
So he was alongside Glenn Whelan, in front of center backs Ryan Shawcross and the recently recovered Robert Huth.
Somewhat surprisingly, Cameron went all 90 minutes in his Premiership debut; that’s a nice haul for a man whose training has been so sporadic over the last two months. (His passes near the end lacked some zip, but that’s understandable.)
Cameron wasn’t always a factor for Stoke going forward – but that’s not his job. He was there to disrupt Arsenal through the middle and them move the ball along once his team was in possession. So, mission accomplished.
(MORE: Why American-stacked Stoke City is the new Fulham)
Cameron’s next chance to get into Pulis’ lineup (And Maurice Edu’s first real chance, too) comes Tuesday at Britannia Stadium, where Stoke hosts Swindon in a League Cup second round contest. The Potters resume EPL play Saturday at Wigan.
The full Stoke City schedule is here.
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- whordy - Aug 26, 2012 at 4:12 PM
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I just wish the general attitude around the MLS changes to where they realize letting their young players go to better leagues and better teams would not be the end of the world. It would reflect well on the MLS, these players would become better all around and possibly contribute to the NT, and younger players will look at the league as a vehicle for great career.
I know the MLS is trying to keep talent in the country and develop the league, but it really can’t work like that. Look at countries like the Dutch or even Brazil and Argentina. Great NTs, but players from those leagues leave for Europe all the time.
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- danny136200 - Aug 26, 2012 at 4:15 PM
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Even as an arsenal fan, I was very impressed by Cameron. Hopefully
He can hold his place down either in defense or the midfield.
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- danny136200 - Aug 26, 2012 at 4:20 PM
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Btw, I do not know how much stock you put in the player ratings some websites have like whoscored.com; but they have Cameron as the second best player of the game with a 7.8 rating
Here is a link.
http://www.whoscored.com/Matches/614118/MatchReport
