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Ladies Love Julius James
06-16-2009, 11:08 PM
The source could be taking the piss. But he's been right more often than not in the past. Anyways remember where you heard it first and if you see me feel free to donate a pint to the JJ tells no Lies fund.


btw, the source was being serious so I believe it

BC101
06-16-2009, 11:09 PM
hahaha

Ladies Love Julius James
06-16-2009, 11:09 PM
This is legit this time around its all over the TFC section dude just didnt wanna make a thread.

Ageroo
06-16-2009, 11:10 PM
JJ....you been messin' with the Obiah again....;) I think the Gerba deal is pretty much done as well.....Ricketts I am not so sure about.....

BC101
06-16-2009, 11:10 PM
LOL again. If it is then yer first pint is on me next RCT home game meet LOL.

Ladies Love Julius James
06-16-2009, 11:10 PM
HAHAHAH. no check the tuesday thread I think it was where the dude who has a connection states this info.

BC101
06-16-2009, 11:13 PM
hahahaha LOL oh man


Rohan Ricketts
Gone to play Cricket?

Jack
06-16-2009, 11:14 PM
Confirmed.

Ossington Mental Youth
06-16-2009, 11:14 PM
how about Jeffro tells no lies ;)

Nodoubtguy
06-16-2009, 11:15 PM
I just went to check who it was, Jeffro118.....take that news to heart boys. This man has been spot on before!!!

BC101
06-16-2009, 11:15 PM
Confirmed.
GO to RCT to see the last and final Rickets Great escape song.

Ladies Love Julius James
06-16-2009, 11:17 PM
how about Jeffro tells no lies ;)

JJ gets some credit cause now there is gonna be 20000000000 people reading this thread who werent going to read others or read between the lies. Jeffro is like Columbus and I'm like Cathal Kelly. Wait what??????




oh to add to the Drama for those who havent heard:

unconfirmed reports that Johann wanted out and is satisfied with the results.

Nodoubtguy
06-16-2009, 11:19 PM
JJ gets some credit cause now there is gonna be 20000000000 people reading this thread who werent going to read others or read between the lies. Jeffro is like Columbus and I'm like Cathal Kelly. Wait what??????


hahahahaha!!!!!

Sonny Cheeba
06-16-2009, 11:27 PM
i heard ricketts fell in the toilet while trying to pee sitting down in the dark....

twistedchinaman
06-16-2009, 11:28 PM
What?!

Carts
06-16-2009, 11:31 PM
This wouldn't really surprise me...

Do I have any idea if its done or true or whatever - no...

Carts...

Ageroo
06-16-2009, 11:33 PM
This wouldn't really surprise me...

Do I have any idea if its done or true or whatever - no...

Carts...

Confirmed........JJ tells no lies! :hump:

Carter
06-16-2009, 11:34 PM
This wouldn't really surprise me...

Do I have any idea if its done or true or whatever - no...

Carts...

Confirmed, Jeffero118 tells no lies!!!

Kaz
06-16-2009, 11:37 PM
I heard that Pele was taking B12 and was going to sign to TFC for a one game contract to beat Montreal... something about cheese and gravy never meeting.

Shakes McQueen
06-17-2009, 12:12 AM
Why are people treating this like it's crazy talk? It could end up not being true, but it's more than plausible. Many people have come to expect both things to happen.

- Scott

Dunkers
06-17-2009, 12:17 AM
Confirmed.

Oh come on, thats not nice at all

Ageroo
06-17-2009, 12:18 AM
Oh come on, thats not nice at all

Confirmed is what it is.........and confirmation is always nice...isn't it? :)

Shakes McQueen
06-17-2009, 12:19 AM
I can confirm that Ade is a good dude.

- Scott

Ageroo
06-17-2009, 12:20 AM
I can confirm that Ade is a good dude.

- Scott

Scott ain't that bad either.....CONFIRMED! :p

Nuvinho
06-17-2009, 12:22 AM
so we released 2, and sign 1. How is our bench gonna look like on Thursday.

Shakes McQueen
06-17-2009, 12:24 AM
so we released 2, and sign 1. How is our bench gonna look like on Thursday.

I'll be curious to see what our starting lineup looks like when Int'l call-ups start rolling in.

- Scott

Ageroo
06-17-2009, 12:26 AM
I'll be curious to see what our starting lineup looks like when Int'l call-ups start rolling in.

- Scott

It could be interesting...but I remember recently DeRo stating in an interview his priorities for now are with TFC....so who knows if he is confirmed for Gold Cup......

twistedchinaman
06-17-2009, 12:26 AM
I'll be curious to see what our starting lineup looks like when Int'l call-ups start rolling in.

- Scott

Now that's just scary. Think of the children, Shakes!

NateDoGG
06-17-2009, 12:29 AM
if we release ricketts we are fucking retarted....
i swear this club doesnt know how to use ricketts at all.... ricketts can be a go-to guy buy no, coach never uses him in the right formation

Yohan
06-17-2009, 12:29 AM
so we released 2, and sign 1. How is our bench gonna look like on Thursday.
If lineup looks something like this

-----------Frei
--Serioux-Garcia-Attakora
-----Robinson-Cronin
-Vitti---Guevara--DeRosario
------Gerba
-----------Dichio

Subs:
Edwards
Gomez
Velez
Brennan
Barrett
Ibrahim
Gala

Cummins said something about using a lot of attackers in his pregame interview today

Kaz
06-17-2009, 12:31 AM
so we released 2, and sign 1. How is our bench gonna look like on Thursday.

I'm betting rectangular and aluminum with people sitting on it. But it is MLSE... they could request it be triangular, and manned with Chimps, while the players sit in pyramids to harness the power of the Egyptians.

Shakes McQueen
06-17-2009, 12:34 AM
I'm betting rectangular and aluminum with people sitting on it. But it is MLSE... they could request it be triangular, and manned with Chimps, while the players sit in pyramids to harness the power of the Egyptians.

LOL

- Scott

Brooker
06-17-2009, 12:38 AM
Rohan Ricketts out.... Jamie Smith in?

or could it be Kiki Musampa or Martin Brittain? lmao

Nuvinho
06-17-2009, 12:38 AM
Rohan Ricketts out.... Jamie Smith in?

No Jamie Smith

Brooker
06-17-2009, 12:41 AM
why no Jamie Smith? i thought it was still a posibility?

Shway
06-17-2009, 12:53 AM
has they're even been a sighting of this jamie smith guy

Super
06-17-2009, 01:24 AM
24thminute seem to echo the story that Gerba is signed and Ricketts is released.

http://www.24thminute.com/2009/06/gerba-signed-waiting-for-league.html

Jeffro
06-17-2009, 01:41 AM
Like Columbus? ......

Shit where did I go wrong :D

UltraSuperMegaMo
06-17-2009, 02:13 AM
I’m glad that Gerba looks to be a done deal, but I’m a little disappointed about no Jamie Smith particularly if the team releases Ricketts. TFC certainly needs a wide player / winger that management has confidence in.

Jeffro
06-17-2009, 02:29 AM
I’m glad that Gerba looks to be a done deal, but I’m a little disappointed about no Jamie Smith particularly if the team releases Ricketts. TFC certainly needs a wide player / winger that management has confidence in.


True, I reckon we'll be looking at a 3 man backline now. I won't mind having a look at Jimmy B out on the left, but the flanks have always been a weakness of ours and now there is clearly no depth there.

Ossington Mental Youth
06-17-2009, 02:52 AM
erg. im a little skeptical of a 3-5-2, i can deal with a 3-4-3 tho (oddly enough)

twistedchinaman
06-17-2009, 02:57 AM
why no Jamie Smith? i thought it was still a posibility?

Because like an rejected grenade, he's a dud.

Super
06-17-2009, 03:08 AM
erg. im a little skeptical of a 3-5-2, i can deal with a 3-4-3 tho (oddly enough)

I think we'll start with 3-5-2 - and depending on the result after the first half we'll switch to 3-4-3 (to score more) or 4-4-2 (to control the game). Could actually end up with a 3-3-4 towards the end if we need another goal or two to get the 4. Now, of course, we just might end up losing the game, but I choose to remain positive on predictions :)

Ossington Mental Youth
06-17-2009, 03:40 AM
I think we'll start with 3-5-2 - and depending on the result after the first half we'll switch to 3-4-3 (to score more) or 4-4-2 (to control the game). Could actually end up with a 3-3-4 towards the end if we need another goal or two to get the 4. Now, of course, we just might end up losing the game, but I choose to remain positive on predictions :)

very true, its a pretty versatile formation from which to work

standFree
06-17-2009, 04:52 AM
Because like an rejected grenade, he's a dud.

not exactly a reject when the team that released him actually want him back.

From the new Aberdeen management team:

“We thought Jamie had signed with Toronto, but it looks as if it has not gone through yet. If that’s the case we will be keen to talk to him as he is another who can influence games.”

Shakes McQueen
06-17-2009, 05:25 AM
not exactly a reject when the team that released him actually want him back.

From the new Aberdeen management team:

“We thought Jamie had signed with Toronto, but it looks as if it has not gone through yet. If that’s the case we will be keen to talk to him as he is another who can influence games.”

How does this make any sense?!

- Scott

standFree
06-17-2009, 05:43 AM
I thought he was referring to Smith as a reject. I stand free and corrected.

However Smith is far from a dud, bloody legend to me.

Shakes McQueen
06-17-2009, 06:32 AM
I wasn't asking how what you said made any sense, haha. I'm saying - why the hell would Aberdeen let him go, and then express interest in signing him again weeks after??

- Scott

Jack
06-17-2009, 06:56 AM
24thminute seem to echo the story that Gerba is signed and Ricketts is released.

http://www.24thminute.com/2009/06/gerba-signed-waiting-for-league.html
LOL

Where do you think he got it from? :D

SweetOwnGoal
06-17-2009, 06:58 AM
LOL

Where do you think he got it from? :D

I double source everything Jack...you were actually the third person to tell me....

Jack
06-17-2009, 07:00 AM
I double source everything Jack...you were actually the third person to tell me....
I know...I didn't mean me.

I meant from the boards in general, which most likely prompted you to check around.

If I'm wrong and you got it from a different place first, then I stand corrected.

denime
06-17-2009, 07:14 AM
VPjr wrote about RR being released before July1st. 2-3 weeks ago.

I think he started the whole rumor and gave MLSE an idea how to manage their roster and salary cap. ;)

VPjr it's all your fault !! it's all your fault!! :D

Oblio2
06-17-2009, 07:17 AM
if we release ricketts we are fucking retarted....
i swear this club doesnt know how to use ricketts at all.... ricketts can be a go-to guy buy no, coach never uses him in the right formation

Nate, Good Sir.
I am in agreement with you.

standFree
06-17-2009, 07:21 AM
I wasn't asking how what you said made any sense, haha. I'm saying - why the hell would Aberdeen let him go, and then express interest in signing him again weeks after??

- Scott

They have a new manager who thinks he can do a job for him.

Oldtimer
06-17-2009, 07:24 AM
CONFIRMED.... that it's a rumour. :lol:

RPB_RED_NATION_RPB
06-17-2009, 07:46 AM
did'nt some dude post the other day ...that ricketts had played his last game....and JDG was on his way to TFC......:)

PArt 1 of his rumor could be right...? PArt 2 :)

Waggy
06-17-2009, 07:47 AM
Sooooo is our best player tomorrow a rumor? I feel like a valley girl, I'm so confused!

http://www.socceramerica.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=Articles.showArticleHomePage&art_aid=32769

Well that clears up.... nothing. So Mo says 24 hours, thats like dog years right? 24 hours = sometime before the end of times?

Ladies Love Julius James
06-17-2009, 07:48 AM
Info should be released later today.

RPB_RED_NATION_RPB
06-17-2009, 07:49 AM
http://s3.amazonaws.com/twitter_production/profile_images/71980791/RR_bigger.jpg (http://twitter.com/account/profile_image/rohanricketts?hreflang=en) rohanricketts










http://assets1.twitter.com/images/white.pngI got asked an question the other day in an interview about my contract and if I was scared of being release..I can't get release on a....1 minute ago (http://twitter.com/rohanricketts/status/2205973139) from TwitterBerry (http://orangatame.com/products/twitterberry/)

Nodoubtguy
06-17-2009, 07:49 AM
quote from RR's twitter


I can't get released on a guaranteed contract. That only applies for semi guaranteed contracts. Ben rycroft there's your answer mate.

RPB_RED_NATION_RPB
06-17-2009, 07:51 AM
Info should be released later today.

this is old news! :D

[quote=YoungBlood113;572610]I very high up there source that my buddy knows said that Julian will be signing with TFC in 2 weeks as our DP. This does sound fuckin crazy but this guy has been right about the real madrid friendly and the fact that grass was being put in 2months ago, so i do got my hopes up for this.

im not one to buy into this bullshit normally but this got my hopes up. He also said this was ricketts last game.[/quote

Ladies Love Julius James
06-17-2009, 07:54 AM
I dont believe that one LOL seems a bit far fetched.

English Rachel
06-17-2009, 07:55 AM
Erm, haven't Ricketts and Johann both been released?

Waggy
06-17-2009, 07:56 AM
Well these things tend to come out between 11 and 12 right? Come on Mo! Git r dun!!

English Rachel
06-17-2009, 07:57 AM
I have heard that they've both been released twice this morning and not from RPB....

trail
06-17-2009, 07:58 AM
I can't get released on a guaranteed contract. That only applies for semi guaranteed contracts. Ben rycroft there's your answer mate.

From Rohan's twitter account ten min. ago.

RPB_RED_NATION_RPB
06-17-2009, 07:58 AM
I have heard that they've both been released twice this morning and not from RPB....

source? Johann has already been confirmed

Nuvinho
06-17-2009, 07:59 AM
could be a trade then?

C.Ronaldo
06-17-2009, 07:59 AM
i release ricketts myself this morning

English Rachel
06-17-2009, 08:01 AM
source? Johann has already been confirmed

My friend :) I am just asking him his source now...

Shaughno
06-17-2009, 08:03 AM
i release ricketts myself this morning


That's just fucking gross dude... keep your personal shit off the boards....






































:rofl: :rofl:

RPB_RED_NATION_RPB
06-17-2009, 08:05 AM
That's just fucking gross dude... keep your personal shit off the boards....





:rofl: :rofl:

i was waiting for a reply to that....:D

Hitcho
06-17-2009, 08:06 AM
Woah this has gone crazy. Gerba was a definite possibility, we knew that. Johann getting released was no big surprise, he was getting no game time and wasn't impressing when he did get on the pitch, plus he takes up an international (senior?) spot. So that all kind of makes sense.

But now all of a sudden Ricketts is gone (traded rather than released if that's true about guaranteed contracts) and De Guz is coming in?! WOAH!!!!

That'd be two awesome signings if it is true, but how many central players can we fit in one squad?!

Waiting for PB to come on here and spill the beans a la the De Ro transfer now (if he hasn't been scarred for life by the sickening outburst he was subjected to following the Madrid news)...

Big Bruva
06-17-2009, 08:09 AM
could be a trade then?

Why a trade Nuvi?

Nuvinho
06-17-2009, 08:10 AM
Why a trade Nuvi?

cuz we have a guy in the FO with itchy fingers........Trader Mo!!!.....haha!!!

Nodoubtguy
06-17-2009, 08:12 AM
Woah this has gone crazy. Gerba was a definite possibility, we knew that. Johann getting released was no big surprise, he was getting no game time and wasn't impressing when he did get on the pitch, plus he takes up an international (senior?) spot. So that all kind of makes sense.

But now all of a sudden Ricketts is gone (traded rather than released if that's true about guaranteed contracts) and De Guz is coming in?! WOAH!!!!

That'd be two awesome signings if it is true, but how many central players can we fit in one squad?!

Waiting for PB to come on here and spill the beans a la the De Ro transfer now (if he hasn't been scarred for life by the sickening outburst he was subjected to following the Madrid news)...

wait....what??? where did this come from?

Big Bruva
06-17-2009, 08:12 AM
cuz we have a guy in the FO with itchy fingers........Trader Mo!!!.....haha!!!

lol i hear ya

Shaughno
06-17-2009, 08:13 AM
wait....what??? where did this come from?

It came from someone believing a random post with no source. ;)

Azerban
06-17-2009, 08:14 AM
and De Guz is coming in?! WOAH!!!!

ahahahahaha


hahahaha












ahaha

Hitcho
06-17-2009, 08:17 AM
It came from someone believing a random post with no source. ;)

And Jack's petition thread, because when the President wants something done, it gets done. I've seen enough 24 to know that people called Jack and people called Mr. President should always be listened to...

sidvan
06-17-2009, 08:19 AM
Didn't Sutton have a guaranteed contract? I believe he wasn't released, rather waived for pickup by anyone else.

TorontoBlades
06-17-2009, 08:20 AM
ricketts on twitter stating he can't get released on a guaranteed contract

TorontoBlades
06-17-2009, 08:21 AM
Didn't Sutton have a guaranteed contract? I believe he wasn't released, rather waived for pickup by anyone else.

sutts wasn't guaranteed

Canadian Blue
06-17-2009, 08:21 AM
Good to see Ricketts has been been released........I told you all before he even played his first game that he was overrated and crap........check his stats before he came to TFC, he couldn't even hold a spot on a low level Championship roster.

Kaz
06-17-2009, 08:22 AM
I hinted at this last night, Ricketts is a twitter whore, if he has been sent packing, wouldn't there be something other the enjoying the weather on queen st on his twitter?

all of this has been fun but we've got at least four or five threads about this non-sense now.

and Rohan him self saying he hasn't been released...

TorontoBlades
06-17-2009, 08:23 AM
Good to see Ricketts has been been released........I told you all before he even played his first game that he was overrated and crap........check his stats before he came to TFC, he couldn't even hold a spot on a low level Championship roster.

then what does that say about Gerba

BakaGaijin
06-17-2009, 08:23 AM
Didn't Sutton have a guaranteed contract? I believe he wasn't released, rather waived for pickup by anyone else.

Perhaps the difference is that if you are "released", your contract is null and void and you no longer get paid. As opposed to "waived" where you still get paid and are eligible to get picked up by another team, however, you no longer count against the salary cap of the team that waived you.

Can someone clarify this?!?

Big Bruva
06-17-2009, 08:24 AM
I hinted at this last night, Ricketts is a twitter whore, if he has been sent packing, wouldn't there be something other the enjoying the weather on queen st on his twitter?

all of this has been fun but we've got at least four or five threads about this non-sense now.

and Rohan him self saying he hasn't been released...


lol funny

Pookie
06-17-2009, 08:25 AM
Ricketts says (via Twitter):

rohanricketts: I can't get released on a guaranteed contract. That only applies for semi guaranteed contracts. Ben rycroft there's your answer mate. 18 minutes ago

I'm not sure Ricketts understands that Sutton was on a guaranteed contract too. Perhaps he needs a new agent?

http://web.mlsnet.com/about/league.jsp?section=regulations&content=overview
A) WAIVERS
Teams may waive players based on performance at any time during the MLS season. Players on guaranteed contracts waived on or after July 1 of any year, however, will continue to have their salary budget count against the team's salary budget and the team waiving the player will not receive a replacement except under the normal player acquisition mechanisms. Players may not be waived while they are injured, unless the League reaches a settlement with the injured player for his release. In such a scenario, the settlement amount will be charged to the team's salary budget. Upon return to fitness, however, a player may be waived normally.

Shaughno
06-17-2009, 08:26 AM
Released and waived, two different things.

Under a guaranteed contract, I believe you can still waive a player as the contract is with the league, not the club.

Blazer
06-17-2009, 08:27 AM
Ro-Han Rick-etts,
Booked his tick-ett,

TorontoBlades
06-17-2009, 08:27 AM
Released and waived, two different things.

Under a guaranteed contract, I believe you can still waive a player as the contract is with the league, not the club.

thanks for the headache

Nuvinho
06-17-2009, 08:28 AM
I refuse to do any work today, until all this is sorted out, and Gerba is signed!!!

Paul, can I get a job at MLSE if I get fired here? hahaha!!!

Shaughno
06-17-2009, 08:28 AM
Anytime! :lol:

RPB_RED_NATION_RPB
06-17-2009, 08:30 AM
mls rumors site is down at the moment ..something is brewing...lol

denime
06-17-2009, 08:30 AM
Ricketts says (via Twitter):

rohanricketts: I can't get released on a guaranteed contract. That only applies for semi guaranteed contracts. Ben rycroft there's your answer mate. 18 minutes ago

I'm not sure Ricketts understands that Sutton was on a guaranteed contract too. Perhaps he needs a new agent?

http://web.mlsnet.com/about/league.jsp?section=regulations&content=overview
A) WAIVERS
Teams may waive players based on performance at any time during the MLS season. Players on guaranteed contracts waived on or after July 1 of any year, however, will continue to have their salary budget count against the team's salary budget and the team waiving the player will not receive a replacement except under the normal player acquisition mechanisms. Players may not be waived while they are injured, unless the League reaches a settlement with the injured player for his release. In such a scenario, the settlement amount will be charged to the team's salary budget. Upon return to fitness, however, a player may be waived normally.

And this is why if he get's released/waived it will be before July 1.

Ageroo
06-17-2009, 08:33 AM
I refuse to do any work today, until all this is sorted out, and Gerba is signed!!!

Paul, can I get a job at MLSE if I get fired here? hahaha!!!

I have a feeling you may get fired....because this is going to be a long day! :p

Kaz
06-17-2009, 08:34 AM
lol funny

I dunno if I envy you or pity you.

you are either getting a good laugh from all this or bursting to tell people to shut up this is whats up...I know it...

:P

its all good for a laugh no matter what.. speculation is always funniest after the fact

Pachuco
06-17-2009, 08:55 AM
This is turning out to be one of those classic days. I myself refuse to work as well.

poppamidnight
06-17-2009, 08:56 AM
Rohan aiin't released - he just tweeted


I can't get released on a guaranteed contract. That only applies for semi guaranteed contracts. Ben rycroft there's your answer mate.about 1 hour ago (http://twitter.com/rohanricketts/status/2205990084) from TwitterBerry (http://orangatame.com/products/twitterberry/)

Leads me to beleie if it's anything it's a trade...
but i doubt it,

we have 2 spots open

Nuvinho
06-17-2009, 08:57 AM
This is turning out to be one of those classic days. I myself refuse to work as well.

oh wait....now i can watch the spain/iraq game while waiting for this to unfold.

Jack
06-17-2009, 08:57 AM
It came from someone believing a random post with no source. ;)
De Guzman's presence in MLSE's private box was not a random occurrence.

This is from a good source and not from a random post.

Whether anything comes of it remains to be seen, but if there was ever a time for him to come here before he's decrepit, it's now while he's between contracts.

That said, there is interest in him from several teams so the offer here would have to be spectacular. There is some merit to him coming here as he'd be a huge hit in Toronto and a huge ambassador for the league as opposed to a role-player on a mid-level team over there. It would also be a big coup for MLS to get a guy over here while still in his prime.

All interesting things to consider.

nascarguy
06-17-2009, 09:01 AM
RR your guaranteed contract is with the mls not tfc and contract are made to be broken

Alarius
06-17-2009, 09:01 AM
oh wait....now i can watch the spain/iraq game while waiting for this to unfold.
thanks for reminding me.. game time...

I still think Ricketts is worth hanging on to.. call me crazy.. :willy_nilly:

Shaughno
06-17-2009, 09:08 AM
De Guzman's presence in MLSE's private box was not a random occurrence.

This is from a good source and not from a random post.

Whether anything comes of it remains to be seen, but if there was ever a time for him to come here before he's decrepit, it's now while he's between contracts.

That said, there is interest in him from several teams so the offer here would have to be spectacular. There is some merit to him coming here as he'd be a huge hit in Toronto and a huge ambassador for the league as opposed to a role-player on a mid-level team over there. It would also be a big coup for MLS to get a guy over here while still in his prime.

All interesting things to consider.


I'm not saying it's impossible, I'm just saying I don't see it happening and as we know all to well, presence in the MLSE box does not always directly translate to a signing, or even an attempt to sign.

Ageroo
06-17-2009, 09:10 AM
I'm not saying it's impossible, I'm just saying I don't see it happening and as we know all to well, presence in the MLSE box does not always directly translate to a signing, or even an attempt to sign.


I may be wrong, but I know he has been to tons of TFC matches...at least when he is in town....BUT I think, I may be wrong....when he has come before, it was not as a guest of MLSE in their box....some more food for thought. :D

Jack
06-17-2009, 09:11 AM
I'm not saying it's impossible, I'm just saying I don't see it happening and as we know all to well, presence in the MLSE box does not always directly translate to a signing, or even an attempt to sign.
It may not translate into the former, but in this case, it certainly points to the latter. ;)

Steve
06-17-2009, 09:12 AM
De Guzman's presence in MLSE's private box was not a random occurrence.

This is from a good source and not from a random post.

Whether anything comes of it remains to be seen, but if there was ever a time for him to come here before he's decrepit, it's now while he's between contracts.

That said, there is interest in him from several teams so the offer here would have to be spectacular. There is some merit to him coming here as he'd be a huge hit in Toronto and a huge ambassador for the league as opposed to a role-player on a mid-level team over there. It would also be a big coup for MLS to get a guy over here while still in his prime.

All interesting things to consider.

I agree with you it wasn't random. We already know Mo tried to throw a bunch of money at him before. I would wager he's trying to do it again. He probably invited him out to the game, gave him the box, etc because he wanted to impress him and get him to sign.

Which isn't saying he will sign, or even consider it. He's a fan of TFC, which means he probably wanted to come to the game anyway. Why say no to a MLSE box? I'm also concerned about the grass issue. Even though he is a fan of TFC, I can't see him making THAT many concessions (lower league, possibly lesser pay, playing on plastic). If MLSE and the city could come together and get a grass solution as soon as possible, that might help (though it's still a longshot).

Shaughno
06-17-2009, 09:12 AM
I may be wrong, but I know he has been to tons of TFC matches...at least when he is in town....BUT I think, I may be wrong....when he has come before, it was not as a guest of MLSE in their box....some more food for thought. :D


It may not translate into the former, but in this case, it certainly points to the latter. ;)


I don't disagree with either of you, I'm just saying I don't think it will happen. My $0.02

Jack
06-17-2009, 09:13 AM
I don't disagree with either of you, I'm just saying I don't think it will happen. My $0.02
Right.

It may not happen, but it won't be because we didn't try.

Shaughno
06-17-2009, 09:13 AM
I agree with you it wasn't random. We already know Mo tried to throw a bunch of money at him before. I would wager he's trying to do it again. He probably invited him out to the game, gave him the box, etc because he wanted to impress him and get him to sign.

Which isn't saying he will sign, or even consider it. He's a fan of TFC, which means he probably wanted to come to the game anyway. Why say no to a MLSE box? I'm also concerned about the grass issue. Even though he is a fan of TFC, I can't see him making THAT many concessions (lower league, possibly lesser pay, playing on plastic). If MLSE and the city could come together and get a grass solution as soon as possible, that might help (though it's still a longshot).


Those are exactly the thoughts that have run through my head since reading about JDG the other day.

Shaughno
06-17-2009, 09:13 AM
Right.

It may not happen, but it won't be because we didn't try.


Agreed, but it's not like it's the first time we've tried either. ;)

English Rachel
06-17-2009, 09:14 AM
Quit with your negativity.

Jack
06-17-2009, 09:16 AM
Of course, but at this point he's out of contract after a bad season in Spain on a team that had trouble paying players' wages.

TFC now also counts several of his longtime friends from the Canadian setup in our lineup and this may also sway him.

Anyway, longshot it is, but I'm not going to discount the possibility until he signs somewhere else.

@ Steve - I think the money issue is not going to be a concern. There is a lot of money at play here.

Oblio2
06-17-2009, 09:17 AM
If RR is gone, I wish him the best. He's a classy guy and I like him. He did me a small favour which I appreciated, for my brothers Wedding.

As for JDG....IF that happens...Im going to get drunk and run naked round Guildwood wearing only my TFC scarf...so watch out

Ossington Mental Youth
06-17-2009, 09:18 AM
thanks for reminding me.. game time...

I still think Ricketts is worth hanging on to.. call me crazy.. :willy_nilly:

honestly im not ready to rid of him yet but i guess cap space and bench space sorta dictate otherwise, i dont think hes had a fair run of it this year and i want to see him prove himself otherwise

Ageroo
06-17-2009, 09:18 AM
I don't disagree with either of you, I'm just saying I don't think it will happen. My $0.02

I don't like your $0.02 cents! at least make it a dollar! I didn't think DeRo would get here when he did, and Serioux.......and now GERBA ;) Sometimes people just like playing for their own family & friends.....and doesn't hurt when you have the coin MLSE has.....

There is my $1.00.....:p

Jack
06-17-2009, 09:19 AM
If RR is gone, I wish him the best. He's a classy guy and I like him. He did me a small favour which I appreciated, for my brothers Wedding.

As for JDG....IF that happens...Im going to get drunk and run naked round Guildwood wearing only my TFC scarf...so watch out
Oh please, God, no!

Now I don't want him to sign! :rofl:

English Rachel
06-17-2009, 09:19 AM
Ageroooooo speaks the truth!

Shaughno
06-17-2009, 09:20 AM
Agreed Jack, I'd love to see him here, but what happens to our lineup if he does come? Cronin goes to the bench after his IMO stellar rookie season? Two DM's side by side?

------------Frei
---Serioux---Garcia---Brennan/Attakora
---------Robbo----JDG--------
Vitti--------Guevara------DeRo
-------------------Gerba
-----Dichio


Can't say I would be unhappy with that. ;)

Oblio2
06-17-2009, 09:20 AM
Oh please, God, no!

Now I don't want him to sign! :rofl:


Uh huh....Oblio2's junk on display...BOYYHAAHAHHAHAHAHH

:flare:

Shaughno
06-17-2009, 09:21 AM
I don't like your $0.02 cents! at least make it a dollar! I didn't think DeRo would get here when he did, and Serioux.......and now GERBA ;) Sometimes people just like playing for their own family & friends.....and doesn't hurt when you have the coin MLSE has.....

There is my $1.00.....:p

Personally, I expected the Serioux and DeRo when the rumours started flying. Moreso DeRo, but when I heard Adrian was linked with us, I was pretty sure he would want to come back. Gerba... slight surprise (assuming it happens still) but JDG would be a MASSIVE surprise. ;)

Pigfynn
06-17-2009, 09:22 AM
------------Frei
---Serioux---Garcia---Brennan/Attakora
---------Robbo----JDG--------
Vitti--------Guevara------DeRo
-------------------Gerba
-----Dichio





:flare::flare::scarf::flare:

Jack
06-17-2009, 09:22 AM
Agreed Jack, I'd love to see him here, but what happens to our lineup if he does come? Cronin goes to the bench after his IMO stellar rookie season? Two DM's side by side?

------------Frei
---Serioux---Garcia---Brennan/Attakora
---------Robbo----JDG--------
Vitti--------Guevara------DeRo
-------------------Gerba
-----Dichio


Can't say I would be unhappy with that. ;)

Neither would I.

Depth is not a bad thing.

English Rachel
06-17-2009, 09:23 AM
Depth is not a bad thing.

Sorry but lol. :hump:

Pachuco
06-17-2009, 09:23 AM
Agreed Jack, I'd love to see him here, but what happens to our lineup if he does come? Cronin goes to the bench after his IMO stellar rookie season? Two DM's side by side?

------------Frei
---Serioux---Garcia---Brennan/Attakora
---------Robbo----JDG--------
Vitti--------Guevara------DeRo
-------------------Gerba
-----Dichio


Can't say I would be unhappy with that. ;)

Pretty sure he can play attacking mid as well. I thought he was playing that position with the Canadian team. If that's the case, what does that mean for Guevara? I certainly don't want to lose him. And I hate Guevara as a striker, so moving him up ain't the greatest thing either. His strengths are in his distribution.

Jack
06-17-2009, 09:23 AM
Sorry but lol. :hump:

In every sense of the word ;)

Ageroo
06-17-2009, 09:24 AM
Agreed Jack, I'd love to see him here, but what happens to our lineup if he does come? Cronin goes to the bench after his IMO stellar rookie season? Two DM's side by side?

------------Frei
---Serioux---Garcia---Brennan/Attakora
---------Robbo----JDG--------
Vitti--------Guevara------DeRo
-------------------Gerba
-----Dichio


Can't say I would be unhappy with that. ;)

Cronin will eventually take over for Robbo when he hangs up the cleats.....stop making things difficult....:D

Jack
06-17-2009, 09:24 AM
Pretty sure he can play attacking mid as well. I thought he was playing that position with the Canadian team. If that's the case, what does that mean for Guevara? I certainly don't want to lose him. And I hate Guevara as a striker, so moving him up ain't the greatest thing either. His strengths are in his distribution.

Line the three of them up in front of Cronin and Robbo.

Guevara in the middle flanked by JDG and DeRo

There are a lot of possibilities, I suppose.

Pachuco
06-17-2009, 09:25 AM
Line the three of them up in front of Cronin and Robbo.

Guevara in the middle flanked by JDG and DeRo

There are a lot of possibilities, I suppose.

Wow, I just got chills. We could put Edwards as striker and we would score :)

Shaughno
06-17-2009, 09:25 AM
JDG on the wing? Hmm... has he played there before?

joel
06-17-2009, 09:26 AM
What's the verdict on Ricketts then? I was walking home on Queen Yesterday and Ricketts was outside foot locker gabbing on his phone. As I walked by I believe I caught him saying '..it's from the club....five days in New York...' or something to that effect. Obviously I didn't stop and listen in, but if he has a guaranteed contract they may still be looking to trade/offload him, and maybe he is going to NY for a trial

noochie
06-17-2009, 09:26 AM
Pretty sure he can play attacking mid as well. I thought he was playing that position with the Canadian team. If that's the case, what does that mean for Guevara? I certainly don't want to lose him. And I hate Guevara as a striker, so moving him up ain't the greatest thing either. His strengths are in his distribution.

Dero is also best in the middle, he is too easy to triple team on the wing as we have seen recently.

Steve
06-17-2009, 09:27 AM
@ Steve - I think the money issue is not going to be a concern. There is a lot of money at play here.

Right, which is why I said possibly. I know MLSE is willing to splash some cash around for him, I just don't know what other teams might be offering him to play, so I can't say for sure. I hope MLSE is trying to outbid other teams (not just come close) to make up for the fact that he will be playing in a lower league.

Of course, playing at home with CMNT friends (gerba and De Ro) might help sweeten the deal for him. Again, I wouldn't say it's impossible, I would just be surprised (in a good way).

Jack
06-17-2009, 09:28 AM
JDG on the wing? Hmm... has he played there before?
Well, not as a true winger.

It's a legit formation to play with three attacking mids like that without a real winger.

Pachuco
06-17-2009, 09:34 AM
Well, not as a true winger.

It's a legit formation to play with three attacking mids like that without a real winger.

Yeah, and when you think about it, the best team in the world right now (Barcelona) doesn't have a true winger that I can think of. Xavi and Iniesta man that middle without getting in the way of each other. Their wingers are their RB and LB when they move up. They've definately shown that you don't need that classic winger to open teams up.

Shaughno
06-17-2009, 09:38 AM
Jack and Pachuco, that's basically the model I was using for that formation. ;)

Pachuco
06-17-2009, 09:40 AM
Dero is also best in the middle, he is too easy to triple team on the wing as we have seen recently.

There will be no double or triple teaming of Dero if DeGuzman is on the field :D.

TFC Cityboy
06-17-2009, 09:45 AM
do we REALLY think JDG is coming to bush league MLS when he was a standout player in La Liga? Gonna be some sad folks on here later...I will happily eat humble pie if I am wrong, but, seriously.......

Shaughno
06-17-2009, 09:47 AM
FWIW, here's the clarification on guaranteed contracts:



I'm sure you guys are misunderstanding the rules.
July 1 roster guarantee date has nothing to do with a guaranteed contract - it's the date that non-guaranteed contracts BECOME guaranteed. From that point on, yes, you can always waive a player but the CLUB is on the hook for the cap hit and wages.
In the event of a guaranteed contract, such as with RR, it doesn't matter about July 1 - his wages, if he's not traded to another MLS team, or sold abroad (even on a free like Welsh) are TFC's responsibilty from day 1 and we get NO CAP RELIEF.
I'm 99% sure on this as i've been over guaranteed contracts with the league for FM.
For another example, see Juan Pietrovallo in NY - he's on a guaranteed deal and it's the only reason they've not cut him, because they'd be stuck with his wages either way. So they're trying to find an Argie club to take him for nothing in the next window.

Mojo
06-17-2009, 09:49 AM
Agreed Jack, I'd love to see him here, but what happens to our lineup if he does come? Cronin goes to the bench after his IMO stellar rookie season? Two DM's side by side?

------------Frei
---Serioux---Garcia---Brennan/Attakora
---------Robbo----JDG--------
Vitti--------Guevara------DeRo
-------------------Gerba
-----Dichio


Can't say I would be unhappy with that. ;)

Man, stop it. Gotta change my underwear now.

Jack
06-17-2009, 09:52 AM
do we REALLY think JDG is coming to bush league MLS when he was a standout player in La Liga? Gonna be some sad folks on here later...I will happily eat humble pie if I am wrong, but, seriously.......

He had a bad year this past season at Depor, coupled with their financial troubles and the fact they were not paying wages.

He wasn't as much of a regular for them like in the past.

Yohan
06-17-2009, 09:55 AM
Yeah, and when you think about it, the best team in the world right now (Barcelona) doesn't have a true winger that I can think of. Xavi and Iniesta man that middle without getting in the way of each other. Their wingers are their RB and LB when they move up. They've definately shown that you don't need that classic winger to open teams up.
problem is, our fullbacks aren't very good at making a wing play. well, Wynne is ok, but he's no Daniel Alves, or even, a Jonathan Bornstein

FluSH
06-17-2009, 09:56 AM
He had a bad year this past season at Depor, coupled with their financial troubles and the fact they were not paying wages.

He wasn't as much of a regular for them like in the past.


Let's also face it... Spain has the most racist league in the world... If you are South American of Native Indian, or African decent you get it... why would you want to play there is beyond me...

denime
06-17-2009, 09:59 AM
Originally Posted by aljarov
I'm sure you guys are misunderstanding the rules.
July 1 roster guarantee date has nothing to do with a guaranteed contract - it's the date that non-guaranteed contracts BECOME guaranteed. From that point on, yes, you can always waive a player but the CLUB is on the hook for the cap hit and wages.
In the event of a guaranteed contract, such as with RR, it doesn't matter about July 1 - his wages, if he's not traded to another MLS team, or sold abroad (even on a free like Welsh) are TFC's responsibilty from day 1 and we get NO CAP RELIEF.
I'm 99% sure on this as i've been over guaranteed contracts with the league for FM.
For another example, see Juan Pietrovallo in NY - he's on a guaranteed deal and it's the only reason they've not cut him, because they'd be stuck with his wages either way. So they're trying to find an Argie club to take him for nothing in the next window.

FWIW, here's the clarification on guaranteed contracts:

Well,Sutton was on guaranteed contract and his salary doesn't count against the cap,same applies for RR. Yes/No?

And BTW: http://www.canadian-soccer.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=1&TOPIC_ID=19623&#273478 ;)

denime
06-17-2009, 10:00 AM
Let's also face it... Spain has the most racist league in the world... If you are South American of Native Indian, or African decent you get it... why would you want to play there is beyond me...

How about $$$$$$$$$$ :D

Pachuco
06-17-2009, 10:03 AM
problem is, our fullbacks aren't very good at making a wing play. well, Wynne is ok, but he's no Daniel Alves, or even, a Jonathan Bornstein

Well, this is true, but it's all relative. Wynne is no Daniel Alves and Brennan is no Abidal. But they also don't play against Real Madrid ;) With good coaching, it can work.

Yohan
06-17-2009, 10:03 AM
How about $$$$$$$$$$ :D
and if you have certain nationality, easy to get Spanish citizenship, plus EU passport...

Shaughno
06-17-2009, 10:06 AM
Well,Sutton was on guaranteed contract and his salary doesn't count against the cap,same applies for RR. Yes/No?

And BTW: http://www.canadian-soccer.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=1&TOPIC_ID=19623&#273478 ;)


Sutton was on a 2 year guaranteed from what I understand. That would have ended this past offseason.

Like what I see there, and I knew the JDG thing was not going to happen.

Pachuco
06-17-2009, 10:09 AM
Sutton was on a 2 year guaranteed from what I understand. That would have ended this past offseason.

Like what I see there, and I knew the JDG thing was not going to happen.

Shaughno, I just realized i made it into your SIG :D

Jack
06-17-2009, 10:10 AM
Sutton was on a 2 year guaranteed from what I understand. That would have ended this past offseason.

Like what I see there, and I knew the JDG thing was not going to happen.
It's not dead, dude.

I just got word less than 20 minutes ago that the offer is still very much alive.

Again, I agree with the fact that it is likely he will continue in Europe, but the fat lady hasn't sung yet :D

Shaughno
06-17-2009, 10:11 AM
Shaughno, I just realized i made it into your SIG :D

Which is why I was amazed you called me a troll the other day :rofl: That quote was amazing and perfectly timed. :lol:

Shaughno
06-17-2009, 10:11 AM
It's not dead, dude.

I just got word less than 20 minutes ago that the offer is still very much alive.

Again, I agree with the fact that it is likely he will continue in Europe, but the fat lady hasn't sung yet :D


There is a fat lady singing in my office, I hope that doesn't count :rofl:

Jack
06-17-2009, 10:12 AM
There is a fat lady singing in my office, I hope that doesn't count :rofl:
LOL

:rofl:

Pachuco
06-17-2009, 10:13 AM
Which is why I was amazed you called me a troll the other day :rofl: That quote was amazing and perfectly timed. :lol:

haha, and apologies for that one. Rough day with a tooth ache that wouldn't go away.

Shaughno
06-17-2009, 10:16 AM
No worries! It happens, can't say I haven't given people stick over little to nothing before ;)

English Rachel
06-17-2009, 10:17 AM
Awww feel the love

Shaughno
06-17-2009, 10:17 AM
Piss off love. ;)

English Rachel
06-17-2009, 10:18 AM
Bite me.

Ageroo
06-17-2009, 10:20 AM
Awww feel the love

BACK


Piss off love. ;)

TO


Bite me.

TOPIC.........:D

TFC07
06-17-2009, 10:24 AM
Ali G signed a 3 year deal???

Pachuco
06-17-2009, 10:24 AM
Hey BB, I know you are reading this ;)

If Ricketts hasn't been released or waived, why not just say that? After all, you not saying anything is making me think he's gone ;)

Shaughno
06-17-2009, 10:26 AM
Bite me.

Don't tempt me, I will. ;)

Shway
06-17-2009, 10:32 AM
did gerba sign yet??

VoxPopuliCosmicum
06-17-2009, 10:32 AM
What's the verdict on Ricketts then? I was walking home on Queen Yesterday and Ricketts was outside foot locker gabbing on his phone. As I walked by I believe I caught him saying '..it's from the club....five days in New York...' or something to that effect. Obviously I didn't stop and listen in, but if he has a guaranteed contract they may still be looking to trade/offload him, and maybe he is going to NY for a trial

Stalker!!! (actually, my wife saw Ricketts walking on Spadina last week and, knowing my history with Rickets, she stopped him and made him take a picture with our daughter for me)


Let's also face it... Spain has the most racist league in the world... If you are South American of Native Indian, or African decent you get it... why would you want to play there is beyond me...

Worse than the Italian banana throwers? Also, I think you would find some pretty accomplished racists among the Chinese and Japanese fans. They don't do it to be mean, or even out of insecurity and fear - they genuinely believe some pretty outrageous shit about people of other races and nationalities.

Anyhoo, I don't see race. I mean, people tell me I'm white and I believe them because I'm married to a Chinese woman and I live in Bloor West Village...

English Rachel
06-17-2009, 10:33 AM
JJ's just changed it to confirmed...

Jack
06-17-2009, 10:33 AM
JJ's just changed it to confirmed...
I changed it.

TFC07
06-17-2009, 10:34 AM
I changed it.

Source?

Daveisonfire
06-17-2009, 10:34 AM
JJ's just changed it to confirmed...

I didn't think you were able to edit thread titles, so i think a mod did it.

Where are the sources? Ricketts released for sure?

Pachuco
06-17-2009, 10:34 AM
:D
I changed it.

So when you gonna change it to OFFICIAL!

English Rachel
06-17-2009, 10:35 AM
I changed it.

SPEAK JACK FFS lol

Daveisonfire
06-17-2009, 10:35 AM
:D

So when you gonna change it to OFFICIAL!

And when can it be news so I can put it in the news section :p:)

Sonny Cheeba
06-17-2009, 10:35 AM
Anyhoo, I don't see race. I mean, people tell me I'm white and I believe them because I'm married to a Chinese woman and I live in Bloor West Village...

HAHAHAHAHAHaaa

yeah you're white alright.

Ageroo
06-17-2009, 10:36 AM
Source?

Wasn't it Radio Shack before hand? You can't confirm when MLS is holding things up.........Someone phone Garber!

Ladies Love Julius James
06-17-2009, 10:36 AM
no pints for JJ except one :( Sad day.

DOMIN8R
06-17-2009, 10:36 AM
Ali G signed a 3 year deal???

Now we're signing Ali G. I can't keep up.

http://www.nerve.com/CS/blogs/theremoteisland/2009/04/ali-g.jpg

Jack
06-17-2009, 10:37 AM
:D

So when you gonna change it to OFFICIAL!
It's confirmed.

But it won't be official until they put it on the website, I suppose.

Raging Reggie
06-17-2009, 10:38 AM
^^^^^^^ booooyashaka!

seriously though, confirmed, this thead is crazy

i still wont believe it until i see it!

English Rachel
06-17-2009, 10:39 AM
It's confirmed.

But it won't be official until they put it on the website, I suppose.

SPUNKTASTIC

ACSertL
06-17-2009, 10:39 AM
From the other thread:

"Der Bomber Kanadisch"...that would make for a nice banner :)

RPB_RED_NATION_RPB
06-17-2009, 10:39 AM
Ali BOMAYE....Ali...

Jack
06-17-2009, 10:40 AM
Source?


Oh come on, man!

My source is, of course, the great Maurice Johnston himself! :rolleyes: :rofl:

/sarcasm

I can't say exactly who it is, but suffice it to say that this person knows and has never given me an incorrect piece of information since last year.

RPB_RED_NATION_RPB
06-17-2009, 10:41 AM
Oh come on, man!

My source is, of course, the great Maurice Johnston himself! :rolleyes: :rofl:

/sarcasm

I can't say exactly who it is, but suffice it to say that this person knows and has never given me an incorrect piece of information since last year.


Jack tells no lies:D

tshirt coming soon...

VoxPopuliCosmicum
06-17-2009, 10:42 AM
Ali BOMAYE....Ali...

BOO-MA-YEH

T.Reis
06-17-2009, 10:42 AM
I wonder if all this news comes today to distract us that we will probably not win the tournament tonight?

Raging Reggie
06-17-2009, 10:42 AM
does this mean my rohan ricketts tells no lies shirt is now a collectors piece?

RPB_RED_NATION_RPB
06-17-2009, 10:43 AM
does this lineup have 4 goals in it??

-----------Frei
--Serioux-Garcia-Attakora
-----Robinson-Cronin
-Vitti---Guevara--DeRosario
------Gerba
-----------Dichio

:)

Don Julio
06-17-2009, 10:43 AM
I guarantee we won't win the tournament tonight.

Daveisonfire
06-17-2009, 10:43 AM
I wonder if all this news comes today to distract us that we will probably not win the tournament tonight?

We don't play tonight:)

Hitcho
06-17-2009, 10:43 AM
Cool. So when you gonna confirm the De Guz signing as well, El presidente?

Jack
06-17-2009, 10:44 AM
I wonder if all this news comes today to distract us that we will probably not win the tournament tonight?
You mean tomorrow, right?

I don't think it's to distract us.

Winning the tournament is a huge long shot and I think we all know this.

Pachuco
06-17-2009, 10:44 AM
does this mean my rohan ricketts tells no lies shirt is now a collectors piece?

You can still see the lettering on that shirt? my lettering and logo fell off the same way Ricketts did :o

RPB_RED_NATION_RPB
06-17-2009, 10:44 AM
BOO-MA-YEH


wonder if it will fly with the masses?? ;)

Shaughno
06-17-2009, 10:45 AM
I guarantee we won't win the tournament tonight.


Man, you are super right. Where did you aquire your supreme fortune telling skills? :lol:

Nodoubtguy
06-17-2009, 10:45 AM
Cool. So when you gonna confirm the De Guz signing as well, El presidente?

thats what I wanna know....lol

Jack
06-17-2009, 10:45 AM
Cool. So when you gonna confirm the De Guz signing as well, El presidente?
I wish.

Hopefully soon, but realistically it's a long shot. :D

Ossington Mental Youth
06-17-2009, 10:45 AM
I guarantee we won't win the tournament tonight.

yep im with you on this one, great we signed him but i really dont see us winning.

Fort York Redcoat
06-17-2009, 10:46 AM
wonder if it will fly with the masses?? ;)

We use it for Canada.
but I guess that can hardly be called "masses".
maybe now...:canada::canada::canada:

Waggy
06-17-2009, 10:47 AM
If Ali Boomayeh doesn't catch on with the masses, nothing will lol

RPB_RED_NATION_RPB
06-17-2009, 10:48 AM
We use it for Canada.
but I guess that can hardly be called "masses".
maybe now...:canada::canada::canada:



i believe....ALI BOMAYE means....ALI KILL HIM?



could also make for a good banner... :)

Chevy
06-17-2009, 10:49 AM
How about absolutely no banners, chants and/or nicknames until the following conditions are met:

1: He is signed.
2: He puts a few balls in the back of the net.

Ageroo
06-17-2009, 10:50 AM
If Ali Boomayeh doesn't catch on with the masses, nothing will lol

You are correct. You can't get a more simple chant.......maybe there are too many syllables? :p

RPB_RED_NATION_RPB
06-17-2009, 10:50 AM
How about absolutely no banners, chants and/or nicknames until the following conditions are met:

1: He is signed.
2: He puts a few balls in the back of the net.


no doubt #2 will be met!:drinking:

Raging Reggie
06-17-2009, 10:53 AM
You can still see the lettering on that shirt? my lettering and log fell off the same way Ricketts did :o


LOL shhhhhh

well if any ready wants to act now and buy my pair of real madrid ticket from me for the low price of 500$ i will throw in the collectors edition of the Big Bruva tells no lies shirt for................

(wait for it)

FREE!!!!!!!!

act now!

Corpand
06-17-2009, 10:53 AM
Looking by the amount of viewers in this forum you'd think that we signed someone

Oh wait...

Nuvinho
06-17-2009, 10:54 AM
so we still have 2 roster spots open....

dantdot
06-17-2009, 10:54 AM
So Ricketts is released yet he doesn't know it yet? :skep:

RPB_RED_NATION_RPB
06-17-2009, 10:55 AM
http://metronews.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/07/11/gerba.jpg

Jack
06-17-2009, 10:55 AM
So Ricketts is released yet he doesn't know it yet? :skep:

Either that, or he's not talking.

VoxPopuliCosmicum
06-17-2009, 10:55 AM
How about absolutely no banners, chants and/or nicknames until the following conditions are met:

1: He is signed.
2: He puts a few balls in the back of the net.

You've known us long enough to know that's not our style. He is a new signing, and thus he is god until he washes out.

We did a little song called Barrett's Privateers last year...

denime
06-17-2009, 10:56 AM
How about absolutely no banners, chants and/or nicknames until the following conditions are met:

1: He is signed.
2: He puts a few balls in the back of the net.


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no doubt #2 will be met!:drinking:

And #1 is met too (3 years ) ;)

Keyman
06-17-2009, 10:56 AM
Is this confirmation unconfirmed, or are we waiting for confirmation on the unconfirmed confirmation?

Pachuco
06-17-2009, 10:56 AM
Either that, or he's not talking.

I think he's playing with words. He's been waived or traded, so he Twitters that he hasn't been released.

denime
06-17-2009, 10:58 AM
Is this confirmation unconfirmed, or are we waiting for confirmation on the unconfirmed confirmation?

Witch unconfirmed confirmation ,Gerba signed or RR released ? :drum:

Jack
06-17-2009, 10:58 AM
I think he's playing with words. He's been waived or traded, so he Twitters that he hasn't been released.
Yes sir, very good point.

wzhxvy
06-17-2009, 11:01 AM
I am excited about the Gerba signing because I think a physical forward will really help us this year with DD and in the future. I think he will do very well for us and looking forward to him being part of TFC. I hope he fits in with the team.

sidvan
06-17-2009, 11:01 AM
Is this confirmation unconfirmed, or are we waiting for confirmation on the unconfirmed confirmation?

YES!

WHITEY
06-17-2009, 11:01 AM
Jack, come on buddy, you gotta come through with confirming JDG!

DangerRed
06-17-2009, 11:05 AM
From Rohan's Twitter, as usual:

http://assets1.twitter.com/images/white.pngI can't get released on a guaranteed contract. That only applies for semi guaranteed contracts. Ben rycroft there's your answer mate.about 3 hours ago (http://twitter.com/rohanricketts/status/2205990084) from TwitterBerry (http://orangatame.com/products/twitterberry/)

Guess the question is, is Ricketts so in the dark that he doesn't even know what's coming, or whether the Ricketts-release speculation is all wrong?

:scarf::scarf::scarf:

Shaughno
06-17-2009, 11:05 AM
Another thread? Jeebus.

Nodoubtguy
06-17-2009, 11:05 AM
well released and waived are two different things....also could be traded.

this is already covered in so many threads

Keyman
06-17-2009, 11:06 AM
Witch unconfirmed confirmation ,Gerba signed or RR released ? :drum:
I can't believe Rohan Ricketts was a witch! That explains everything!


I've confirmed that this is indeed true though, Ricketts is gone. Jack tells no lies!

Boris
06-17-2009, 11:06 AM
im goign ot merge this with a few threads

edit: i merged this with the twitter thread from the news section.
lets keep this all in one thread :)

wzhxvy
06-17-2009, 11:08 AM
I am feeling very inferior here with all the confirmations in this thread and all the connections people appear to have :-)

Keyman
06-17-2009, 11:11 AM
We've acquired a player, in Ali Gerba, who has been with 13 teams since the year 2000. Who has, outside of his time with MK Dons, a League One team, never been a prolific scorer at the club level, at a high level. Having said that, it is true that he has been rather productive for Canada, and having watched every televised CMNT game I'm very familiar with his play. Gerba can finish if he's provided with delivery from the midfield. Around the net he is very composed and, dare I say clinical. He has a hell of a shot and is difficult to handle in the box. His weakness is his lack of pace and fitness level, which is below par - at least for Canada. Overall, it's really difficult to predict what he will bring to the table. No one can truthfully say he will tear apart the league, and no one can truly say that he'll be a bust. Because in the end, there seem to be two different Ali Gerba's, one can score, one cannot, and it's impossible to say which one will play for Toronto. However, with the sheer amount of chances our strikers our given, I'd say I'm leaning towards Gerba succeeding.

RPB_RED_NATION_RPB
06-17-2009, 11:11 AM
if Gerba went out and scored 4 goals....in a TFC 4-0 vs MLT........what would be his status at TFC? :)

Ladies Love Julius James
06-17-2009, 11:13 AM
if Gerba went out and scored 4 goals....in a TFC 4-0 vs MLT........what would be his status at TFC? :)


Instant legend.

Nodoubtguy
06-17-2009, 11:13 AM
if Gerba went out and scored 4 goals....in a TFC 4-0 vs MLT........what would be his status at TFC? :)

Somewhere between Jesus and God.....lol

T.Reis
06-17-2009, 11:15 AM
Will Gerba miss time with the national team during the Gold cup?

Shaughno
06-17-2009, 11:15 AM
if Gerba went out and scored 4 goals....in a TFC 4-0 vs MLT........what would be his status at TFC? :)


Instand legend for sure. :lol:

gmacpheetfc
06-17-2009, 11:16 AM
rohanrickettsI can't get released on a guaranteed contract. That only applies for semi guaranteed contracts. Ben rycroft there's your answer mate.

Can you say they bought you out

billyfly
06-17-2009, 11:18 AM
Haven't read the whole thread but from what I understand, JJ signed Gerba after some advise from some guy named Jeff, and now JJ wants payment in beer.

Ageroo
06-17-2009, 11:19 AM
I am feeling very inferior here with all the confirmations in this thread and all the connections people appear to have :-)

Appear to have.........:D

boomcha
06-17-2009, 11:21 AM
The order right now is Jesus, Dichio, God.


Somewhere between Jesus and God.....lol

Chevy
06-17-2009, 11:22 AM
You've known us long enough to know that's not our style. He is a new signing, and thus he is god until he washes out.

We did a little song called Barrett's Privateers last year...


I know, i'm just relatively grumpy today. I'm not saying don't support him though.

Davenport
06-17-2009, 11:22 AM
if Gerba went out and scored 4 goals....in a TFC 4-0 vs MLT........what would be his status at TFC? :)

Dreaming and about to wake up........;)



Don't expect too much from him.......

Ladies Love Julius James
06-17-2009, 11:23 AM
Haven't read the whole thread but from what I understand, JJ signed Gerba after some advise from some guy named Jeff, and now JJ wants payment in beer.


Fair enough LOOOOOOOL.

Here's a status update:

Around last night someone close to the team revealed Ricketts was gone, Gerba was in. This person did not want to make the thread.

JJ made the thread many people were doubting because it was JJ

Jack confirmed it was real.

Ricketts wrote this morning he can't be released

Everyone is just waiting for a league signoff to confirm that Gerba signed a 3 year deal, Ricketts is out

English Rachel
06-17-2009, 11:24 AM
Dreaming and about to wake up........;)



Don't expect too much from him.......

Why the negativity? I don't understand.

Boris
06-17-2009, 11:25 AM
Why the negativity? I don't understand.

oh hes just making sure that the boards dont get positive ;)

Davenport
06-17-2009, 11:26 AM
Why the negativity? I don't understand.

Just being realistic. Let's see how he settles in. I really hope I'm proved wrong.

He was released by a level 3 league team in England and he's had more clubs than hot dinners in the last 9 years.

Ladies Love Julius James
06-17-2009, 11:26 AM
Why the negativity? I don't understand.


He makes a valid point. 13 teams, strike rate of 1 in 3, never played at a high level, played great for Canada but capitalized off teams like St. Vincent where he has 4 goals against that one team. Not saying it's the worst he's a great asset I believe. But he's no DP/savior. Doesn't help the team as much as some people are led to believe.

dupont
06-17-2009, 11:27 AM
wow! what the hell is going on here?! Shouldn't we all be working??
...I'm just kidding.. I would never suggest doing work over TFC trade gossip!

Kevvv
06-17-2009, 11:27 AM
We've acquired a player, in Ali Gerba, who has been with 13 teams since the year 2000. Who has, outside of his time with MK Dons, a League One team, never been a prolific scorer at the club level, at a high level. Having said that, it is true that he has been rather productive for Canada, and having watched every televised CMNT game I'm very familiar with his play. Gerba can finish if he's provided with delivery from the midfield. Around the net he is very composed and, dare I say clinical. He has a hell of a shot and is difficult to handle in the box. His weakness is his lack of pace and fitness level, which is below par - at least for Canada. Overall, it's really difficult to predict what he will bring to the table. No one can truthfully say he will tear apart the league, and no one can truly say that he'll be a bust. Because in the end, there seem to be two different Ali Gerba's, one can score, one cannot, and it's impossible to say which one will play for Toronto. However, with the sheer amount of chances our strikers our given, I'd say I'm leaning towards Gerba succeeding.


That all sounds very familiar...


http://www.redpatchboys.ca/forums/showthread.php?p=564707#post564707 (http://www.redpatchboys.ca/forums/showthread.php?p=564707#post564707)


Essentially, this is what just went down:

We acquired a player, in Ali Gerba, who has been with 13 teams since the year 2000. Who has, outside of his time with MK Dons, a League One team, never been a prolific scorer at the club level, at a high level. Having said that, it is true that he has been rather productive for Canada, and having watched every televised CMNT game I'm very familiar with his play. Gerba can finish if he's provided with delivery from the midfield. Around the net he is very composed and, dare I say clinical. He has a hell of a shot and is dificult to handle in the box. His weakness is his lack of pace and fitness level, which is below par - at least for Canada. Overall, it's really difficult to predict what he will bring to the table. No one can truthfully say he will tear apart the league, and no one can truly say that he'll be a bust. Because in the end, there seem to be two different Ali Gerba's, one can score, one cannot, and it's impossible to say which one will play for Toronto. However, with the sheer amount of chances our strikers our given, I'd say I'm leaning towards Gerba succeeding.

Nick Garcia also comes in. He's obviously not the same Nick Garcia that MLS fans know from a few years ago. He has definitely lost a step, and against quicker strikers he struggles. But if he can act as positional cover for Serioux, he could be effective. Garcia is a very smart defender, and he knows how to play intelligent football. If he's relied on as our primary defender at the back, and given the responsibility of covering the leagues top players, then he will be exposed, otherwise he should be alright. He is not our solution at the back though, and our search for a much needed CB continues.

Basically, this all rests on Gerba.

English Rachel
06-17-2009, 11:27 AM
I understand that but I don't think shit talk does anyone any favours, that's all.

I guess I am just one of those sickening positive people.

I_AM_CANADIAN
06-17-2009, 11:30 AM
Whatever... fingers crossed, and whatever he turns out to be like, he's gotta be better at scoring than the guys we have now.

Davenport
06-17-2009, 11:30 AM
I understand that but I don't think shit talk does anyone any favours, that's all.

I guess I am just one of those sickening positive people.
I'm very positive as well Rachel, I'm just not going overboard on a player who is still yet to impress me.

English Rachel
06-17-2009, 11:31 AM
Ok, I'll leave you alone... :)

Davenport
06-17-2009, 11:32 AM
Ok, I'll leave you alone... :)
Wipes brow.......;)

Super
06-17-2009, 11:33 AM
That all sounds very familiar...


http://www.redpatchboys.ca/forums/showthread.php?p=564707#post564707 (http://www.redpatchboys.ca/forums/showthread.php?p=564707#post564707)


LOL I was thinking the same thing.

gmacpheetfc
06-17-2009, 11:33 AM
How good are L'impact

Unibond Premier League good!

Gerba will light them up