TFC Wants Hemming Back?

[sidney]

Just heard thru the TFC-vine that TFC is trying to sign-back Hemming. Can anyone out there confirm this?

[hrvat87]

ahaha..where did he even go....ddint know he was let go

[DigzTFC!]

Interesting, I wonder what this means in terms of Maurice Edu transfering? or Harmse remaining on the team. Hemming left because he didn't want to go back on a development contract. We don't have a free senior spot as Jarrod Smith took it (and instantly rewarded us with a lot of running a zero skill and finish). Sorry, I don't think I can watch MLS until after the euros. That wasn't even soccer....its was painful to watch

[TFC07]

Interesting, I wonder what this means in terms of Maurice Edu transfering? or Harmse remaining on the team. Hemming left because he didn't want to go back on a development contract. We don't have a free senior spot as Jarrod Smith took it (and instantly rewarded us with a lot of running a zero skill and finish). Sorry, I don't think I can watch MLS until after the euros. That wasn't even soccer....its was painful to watch

hahahaha...so true.

EDIT: I hope TFC can get him back and move Smith back to development roster.

[Brooker]

I never understood why we got rid of Hemming....

A lot of people were excited about the guy. Myself included.

It felt like a dream. did it really happen?

[TFC07]

I never understood why we got rid of Hemming....

A lot of people were excited about the guy. Myself included.

It felt like a dream. did it really happen?

It was either he wanted more money & playing time or Mo try to low ball him by offering him less money (like $ 12,000; Hemming was making $17,000 before)

[ua-kozak_TFC]

It was either he wanted more money & playing time or Mo try to low ball him by offering him less money (like $ 12,000; Hemming was making $17,000 before)
If that's the case then MO is a COMPLETE IDIOT.... The fact that he is an Idiot is nothing new, but this would put him in a higher idiot rank...

[ACSertL]

ahaha..where did he even go....ddint know he was let go

I think he was on trial in Sweden....Djurgardens if I am not mistaken.

[rocker]

It was either he wanted more money & playing time or Mo try to low ball him by offering him less money (like $ 12,000; Hemming was making $17,000 before)

the truth was that to sign Tebily they had to move somebody from the senior roster down -- that unlucky soul was Lombardo. So they put Lombardo on Senior Dev. But that required (apparently a league rule) that somebody on senior dev had to be bumped down to dev.
So the unlucky guy was TYler Hemming. Hemming was unwilling to accept to move down to development and that forced Mo's hand to release him.

Now that Smith (who was on senior dev) has moved up to the senior roster, that type of spot that Hemming held is open again.

[Shaughno]

hahahaha...so true.

EDIT: I hope TFC can get him back and move Smith back to development roster.


:rofl: You're kidding right? Smith has been the life of the team when he's on. Makes hard challenges, creates chances and is always hustling. IMO he's much better than Hemming and I'd much rather spend more money on a quality player, than another so-so up and coming player.

[nimamalek]

If that's the case then MO is a COMPLETE IDIOT.... The fact that he is an Idiot is nothing new, but this would put him in a higher idiot rank...


wow you still cant admit how wrong you are about Mo? The guy brings in top quality players, makes incredible draft picks and brought in a top quality coach and training staff and you're still complaining?

[Shaughno]

wow you still cant admit how wrong you are about Mo? The guy brings in top quality players, makes incredible draft picks and brought in a top quality coach and training staff and you're still complaining?

He hasn't stopped since I've seen him on the boards, nothing new. ;)

[Pachuco]

hahahaha...so true.

EDIT: I hope TFC can get him back and move Smith back to development roster.

I'll take Hemming back in a heart beat. Get rid of Harmse. But demote Smith for Hemming? that just makes no sense.

[TFC07]

:rofl: You're kidding right? Smith has been the life of the team when he's on. Makes hard challenges, creates chances and is always hustling. IMO he's much better than Hemming and I'd much rather spend more money on a quality player, than another so-so up and coming player.

fo sho! The best examples of that was last 2 games. :rolleyes:

Don't get me wrong, he was good beginning of the season, but now he is starting to fall off.

[TFC07]

I'll take Hemming back in a heart beat. Get rid of Harmse. But demote Smith for Hemming? that just makes no sense.

There's no way TFC can demote Harmse. I highly doubt TFC will cut a Canadian due to our roster restrictions. That why I said Smith will be demote to make room for Hemming.

[Pachuco]

There's no way TFC can demote Harmse. I highly doubt TFC will cut a Canadian due to our roster restrictions. That why I said Smith will be demote to make room for Hemming.

You are crazy if you think Hemming deserves a senior spot over Smith. This is coming from a Hemming fan who didn't stop bitching when he was let go.

[jabbronies]

He's been signed.....just the word I've heard...nudge nudge. wink wink.

[Pachuco]

He's been signed.....just the word I've heard...nudge nudge. wink wink.

Hemming signed by TFC?

[TFC07]

You are crazy if you think Hemming deserves a senior spot over Smith. This is coming from a Hemming fan who didn't stop bitching when he was let go.

Deserve? It's more about Hemming wants more money and playing time. So TFC might grant him his wish.

[Pachuco]

Deserve? It's more about Hemming wants more money and playing time. So TFC might grant him his wish.

We JUST promoted Smith to Senior roster last week. My god MO would be a moron to demote him now.

[TFC07]

We JUST promoted Smith to Senior roster last week. My god MO would be a moron to demote him now.

Smith is only player on senior roster (I highly doubt Wynne or Edu will be demoted) can be moved to development roster due to age restrictions.

[sidney]

He's been signed.....just the word I've heard...nudge nudge. wink wink.

Do you have a clue at what roster-level he's been re-signed at? When he left he was at the SD/$17k level (and Mo wanted him to go down to the D/$12k level). Any info you (or anyone has) would be much appreciated.

[ag futbol]

:rofl: You're kidding right? Smith has been the life of the team when he's on. Makes hard challenges, creates chances and is always hustling. IMO he's much better than Hemming and I'd much rather spend more money on a quality player, than another so-so up and coming player.
Yes effort! hustle! hard work! Not to be too synical but those are the last qualities i'm looking for in a striker.

Effectiveness is the name of the game.

[reggie]

yes smith works hard..but he can't hit the side of a barn....

[pepher]

get the kid back... loved him!:canada:

[GuelphStorm2007]

I Hope Hemming comes back, I thought he was a decent player, nothing fancy about his game, You can tell he needs a little bit more expierence to develop his game. I think TFC is best option for him.

[Chevy]

$12K a year?

Suggestion for the next pool: Would you play professional soccer for $6/hour?

[J .]

Personally, I liked Hemming more than Smith. But they are different types of players.

Smith is highly overrated. What is his finishing rate? I've seen him miss too many sitters to think he is quality. Yeah he hustles, but at best he is a sub. But comparing the two, Hemming and Smith is like apples and oranges.

Hemming is a Canadian boy, with tremendous upside. He can cross the ball well and plays smart football. Like most Canadians he likely will develop at this age than when most other players do. I saw him as replacing Robbo or Edu. Maybe not with the offensive acumen, but as a good steady player.

[mighty_torontofc_2008]

If that's the case then MO is a COMPLETE IDIOT.... The fact that he is an Idiot is nothing new, but this would put him in a higher idiot rank...


Mo is building a quality team....we don;'t need hemming back...let him go to the USL!!

[ExiledRed]

I'd much rather have Poz back..

[nascarguy]

yeah Maurice Edu transfer to the uk if he is not going to be with us full time let find someone that will

[DigzTFC!]

If any of you saw what Hemming did in the U-23 olympic qualifiers you`d want him back big time. This kid could easily oust Harmse within a year of development. I really rate him. He makes smart quick decisions distributing the ball and is a hard nosed tackler...he should be a DM. He`s not a defender, which I think TFC is trying to make him. The problem is he is 23 with one year pro experience. Given time he could be our starting DM (seriously). He`s got two years to make it to the senior squad.

[King Tut]

:rofl: You're kidding right? Smith has been the life of the team when he's on. Makes hard challenges, creates chances and is always hustling. IMO he's much better than Hemming and I'd much rather spend more money on a quality player, than another so-so up and coming player.

QFT :iagree:

[ACSertL]

I think he was on trial in Sweden....Djurgardens if I am not mistaken.

Whoops...it was Hammarby. Wrong Stockholm team.

[SilverSamurai]

If any of you saw what Hemming did in the U-23 olympic qualifiers you`d want him back big time. This kid could easily oust Harmse within a year of development. I really rate him. He makes smart quick decisions distributing the ball and is a hard nosed tackler...he should be a DM. He`s not a defender, which I think TFC is trying to make him. The problem is he is 23 with one year pro experience. Given time he could be our starting DM (seriously). He`s got two years to make it to the senior squad.

I have to agree. He did really well w/ the U-23 squad.
I'd like to see him back, hell would be nice to get Poz back too since you can slot Poz anywhere!

[rocker]

i don't want Poz back. He was barely starter quality on a shitty team last year. On this team he would barely get a sniff of the 18. We've seen how as the team quality has gone up, certain guys haven't looked as good as last year.

He's been dumped by two MLS teams already. He's not a kid. It's time to move on from Poz. He's one of those Canadians just not quite good enough for this league. And without the promise of a bright future due to youth.

[oxygenatedbrain]

Good News, Sidney...

[Pyeddo]

From what i'm hearing, he's back & its a done deal

[MUFC_Niagara]

http://www.mlsnet.com//news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080610&content_id=164580&vkey=news_t280&fext=.jsp&team=t280


He is back

[werewolf]

^ sidney is going to be ecstatic.

[MUFC_Niagara]

i (http://www.mlsnet.com//news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080610&content_id=164580&vkey=news_t280&fext=.jsp&team=t280) know he is

[Northern Soul]

So in the picture he's Tim and in the article he's Tyler? :noidea:

[Smuttynose]

YAY!!!!! that totally just made my day!

:michael: :fluffy: :pbjtime: :party:

[ensco]

We missed him - he was (and is) the natural replacement for Edu

Harmse may be gone soon....

[rocker]

Carver on Hemming:

http://toronto.fc.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080610&content_id=164591&vkey=news_t280&fext=.jsp&team=t280

[Jack]

Hmm...now we can see if all the fuss that Sidney kicked up was really worth it.

I wonder if he'll get any minutes.

[ag futbol]

$12K a year?

Suggestion for the next pool: Would you play professional soccer for $6/hour?
Exactly. With how shitty the pay is we should just feel lucky we have anyone filling these.

BTW i'll take Poz over Harmse anyday (for the same price).

[Phil]

Carver is hoping there will be more new arrivals soon. "We are pretty close to a couple of situations that will definitely improve the team and make us stronger."



hmmmm, I have heard this before...

[sidney]

^ sidney is going to be ecstatic.

fuckin-A!!!...and fuckin-ehh!!!...yup, I'm a happy TFC-fucker!!!

...as I've said (all along), this one solid-positive-playing-Canadian-player gives TFC much needed (game-proven) depth in both the midfield and defense.

Well-done MoJo & Carves for seeing the light!

[Pachuco]

fuckin-A!!!...and fuckin-ehh!!!...yup, I'm a happy TFC-fucker!!!

...as I've said (all along), this one solid-positive-playing-Canadian-player gives TFC much needed (game-proven) depth in both the midfield and defense.

Well-done MoJo & Carves for seeing the light!

I think Carver and Mo read these boards when Sidney and I were bitching about Hemming leaving. They then realized the mistake they made and asked for him back. Sidney this was all done by us :D

[sidney]

I think Carver and Mo read these boards when Sidney and I were bitching about Hemming leaving. They then realized the mistake they made and asked for him back. Sidney this was all done by us :D

Right-on Pachuco!...I say you manage the Montreal MLS team and I'll manage the Vancouver MLS team (even through we'll throw the games when we ever play TFC).

[ensco]

I think Carver and Mo read these boards when Sidney and I were bitching about Hemming leaving. They then realized the mistake they made and asked for him back. Sidney this was all done by us :D

Hey I was complaining too! ;)

[Pachuco]

Hey I was complaining too! ;)

Hemming better play well or I can see us getting lynched by people on these boards :D

[andyc]

I'm very glad he's back. Pretty sure that he'll contribute more than Harmse...

[scooter]

i used to get pissed off with threads like this but now i just canny be bothered so sod off
and come on you reds

[Daveisonfire]

If we are missing Edu, I want to see Hemming start ahead of Harmse. I am not a big fan.

I had faith in Harmse, but after that Houston game, I agree in full.

[sidney]

Hemming better play well or I can see us getting lynched by people on these boards :D


He's already played very well whenever TFC has given him a go. Not to worry. He's solid, and positive and imaginative.

[J .]

Can we have a chant for Hemming now that he is back? So glad he is with us again. Great guy and I think he will replace Robbo (i think I am on repeat on this point)

[ExiledRed]

Can we have a chant for Hemming now that he is back? So glad he is with us again. Great guy and I think he will replace Robbo (i think I am on repeat on this point)

shall we call him the boomerang?

[sidney]

shall we call him the boomerang?

a boomerang is indeed a very good weapon in any arsenal (o fuck I said that word "arsenal". Fuck them better red then alive, right shankley?).

[sidney]

Hmm...now we can see if all the fuss that Sidney kicked up was really worth it. I wonder if he'll get any minutes.

You won't be disapointed with any Hemming-minutes Jacko.

[sidney]

Hey I was complaining too! ;)

Righto ensco!...you'll manage the Hamilton MLS franchise. TFC is indeed deeper/better today, because of Hemming.

[pat416]

So Hemming is back on the squad check the torontofc.ca

[rocker]

So Hemming is back on the squad check the torontofc.ca

guess you didn't read the earlier pages of the thread eh?

[Lenny Dikestra]

Hemming has potential IMO .. guess thats why he's back