Let the speculation begin!!!

[woolly]

So.

3 Designated Players. JDG, DeRo and...Who?

Let's hear some names and why... We'll limit the options to Strikers and CB's.

GO!

[Nodoubtguy]

How is this in the news thread?

[Boris]

moved...carry on...

[Yohan]

So.

3 Designated Players. JDG, DeRo and...Who?

Let's hear some names and why... We'll limit the options to Strikers and CB's.

GO!
you're also assuming that another team is willing to trade a DP spot to us, and we have enough cap room

but why let reality ruin fantasy lol

[billyfly]

The other DeGuzman

[MUFC_Niagara]

Wayne Rooney.....wait, forget it....damaged goods.

[Boris]

you're also assuming that another team is willing to trade a DP spot to us, and we have enough cap room

but why let reality ruin fantasy lol

hmmmmmm



It is worth noting that DP slots cannot be traded between teams, nor can a team acquire a fourth slot or more.




Teams will also have the option to purchase a third DP slot.

[Shaughno]

The other DeGuzman

I'd take him in a heartbeat... although by now I'm sure Julian has already warned Jono to stay far, far away.... LOL

[Nodoubtguy]

ummm.....can I guess nobody??

[Oldtimer]

Rob Friend would be an excellent choice.

Canadian International, 29 years old, has a good strike rate in the Bundesliga. He would tear up MLS.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rob_Friend

[Boris]

I'd take him in a heartbeat... although by now I'm sure Julian has already warned Jono to stay far, far away.... LOL

im sure this si the case with MANY players....
funny how under carver we were a place people wanted to come...now...its a place people would like to avoid....

[Shaughno]

Well... when you have a high turnover rate, and the GM doesn't exactly 'escort' players out of the club... I'm sure word travels fast...

[billyfly]

I'd take him in a heartbeat... although by now I'm sure Julian has already warned Jono to stay far, far away.... LOL

My friend Danny (who you've met) calls him the "real DeGuzman"....

[Boris]

Well... when you have a high turnover rate, and the GM doesn't exactly 'escort' players out of the club... I'm sure word travels fast...

exactly.....

[Shaughno]

My friend Danny (who you've met) calls him the "real DeGuzman"....


Good guy as well.

But yeah, the kid has serious talent... there's reasons why he's wanted by some of the major clubs in Europe.

[Sab0tage]

Kevin Doyle.

[ag futbol]

I think there is a decent chance Rob will end up in Vancouver for 2011. He's slowed down at his club, he's from out west, they play a more direct style than we do, it's a better fit. I assume he'd go there first if he was interested in coming back, which i can only assume he would be.

Needless to say, I don't want Mo Johnston to touch either of the new DP slots with a ten foot pole. The last thing we need is a new GM come in and have his hands tied because Johnston sacked the roster with more of his "gems".

[drewski]

marta? :D

[Nuvinho]

Dickov

[ensco]

Wait a second. I think DeRo will blow his stack if he isn't a DP, but that doesn't mean that he will be one.

Mo's job/career are on the line here.

[Oldtimer]

Dickov

He seems like a Preki sort of player. From his wiki:


Although he is a striker, Dickov is better known for his tenacity than his goal-scoring exploits. In a 2003 interview with the Independent on Sunday (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independent_on_Sunday) he provided a summary of his playing style: "The ability to battle is one of the main parts of my game. I know my limits. I am not the sort who gets the ball and is then going to beat five or six players and stick it in the top corner from God knows where. But, whether I'm playing well or not, the one thing you will get from me is 110 per cent, upsetting defenders and basically giving them pain."[37] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Dickov#cite_note-36) Rio Ferdinand was mentioning his name as the biggest headache to deal with on the pitch. His combative approach resulted in Manchester City manager Joe Royle (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Royle) naming him "The Wasp",[38] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Dickov#cite_note-37) and during his time at Leicester he was known as "The Pest".[39] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Dickov#cite_note-38)

[Shaughno]

The more I hear about this... the more I think it's Dickov... personally.

[Boris]

Dickov, if he comes wont be paid dp money...

[Oldtimer]

Needless to say, I don't want Mo Johnston to touch either of the new DP slots with a ten foot pole. The last thing we need is a new GM come in and have his hands tied because Johnston sacked the roster with more of his "gems".

I would be okay if it was a 1-year deal.

Knowing Mo, whoever it is will be signed to a guaranteed 5 years. :(

[Zeke_Jones]

Why dont they use the 3rd DP spot to sign somebody from europe?

[MartinUtd]

Dentinho?

[Nuvinho]

We have to wait til June/July for him......we need players now!

[ag futbol]

uggh i hope not... but it seems likely.

Think about who LA and NY are going to fill their extra spots with, and then compare that to the guys we will be filling those spots with under Mo Johnston. Dickov doesn't sound very good in comparison, setting the bar pretty low.

[Daveisonfire]

Kayizzi

[Nuvinho]

Dentinho?

ah....a name from the past, but also a name out of Mo's mouth....we know Mo lies.

[Gixmo]

Nuno Valente?

Personally, I heard it was Boris Aguilar
I've heard he has a real knack for hitting the net!

[MartinUtd]

haha.. too true. Maybe if he was McDentinho

[Nuvinho]

Pauletta??...I know he retired...but Mo likes to bring in old dudes!!!

[Dirk Diggler]

I don't want a guy named Little Teeth as the 3rd DP ... Dickov should not be a DP as well. We really have to go for broke for that DP spot if we ever intend to use it. No offense to Julian but we need a player who is a couple of tiers above him. Call it a pipe dream but seriously ... no need to sign a DP if you aren't going to use it on a guy who is certain to make the team significantly better.

[Davenport]

The more I hear about this... the more I think it's Dickov... personally.
I hope to God it's not.
He's 37 and his legs have gone.
I watched Leeds play Millwall last week and he looked slow and old.
For me a big no.

[Davenport]

I don't want a guy named Little Teeth as the 3rd DP ... Dickov should not be a DP as well. We really have to go for broke for that DP spot if we ever intend to use it. No offense to Julian but we need a player who is a couple of tiers above him. Call it a pipe dream but seriously ... no need to sign a DP if you aren't going to use it on a guy who is certain to make the team significantly better.
What we need is a creative midfielder who can score goals.

[McBrace]

Garcia is going to be upgraded to DP, you wait and see...

[T_Mizz]

So.

3 Designated Players. JDG, DeRo and...Who?

Let's hear some names and why... We'll limit the options to Strikers and CB's.

GO!
Is the whole DeRo being a DP thing for sure?

[rocker]

Garcia is going to be upgraded to DP, you wait and see...

He's already the Designated Pylon

[Davenport]

A liitle bird has told me:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nenad_Milija%C5%A1

[McBrace]

He's already the Designated Pylon

ha ha ha, you got it!!!

[werewolf]

http://www.spox.com/de/daten/pics/fussball/bilder/spieler/gross/208.jpg

Time to bring Sebastien Deisler out of retirement.

[MartinUtd]

I hope to God it's not.
He's 37 and his legs have gone.
I watched Leeds play Millwall last week and he looked slow and old.
For me a big no.

I listened to the commentary of that game (couldn't watch while at work) and the commentators seemed to be praising him throughout. Also, I think he's 35 so it's not quite as bad as it seems. Either way I'll agree that Dickov is no DP.

[CretanBull]

A liitle bird has told me:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nenad_Milija%C5%A1

Makes sense. We need everything but midfielders, so its probably a safe bet that we'll sign a midfielder.

[reggie]

A liitle bird has told me:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nenad_Milija%C5%A1
are you fucking with us??:D

[CretanBull]

are you fucking with us??:D

He's on a four year deal with Wolves, and would cost a transfer fee that the MLS doesn't usually like to pay.

[Davenport]

I listened to the commentary of that game (couldn't watch while at work) and the commentators seemed to be praising him throughout. Also, I think he's 35 so it's not quite as bad as it seems. Either way I'll agree that Dickov is no DP.

He's scored 4 goals in his last 40 league games.
He's 38 this November.

[drewski]

Makes sense. We need everything but midfielders, so its probably a safe bet that we'll sign a midfielder.


then trade him for a 3rd round pick :facepalm:

[brad]

My prediction - NY upgrade to Raul, Henry and Ronaldinho, which puts Angel on the market. We snatch him up. The Robbo deal was possiblly part of it (Robbo did say that he couldn't say why he moved at this time, but people would be surprised by the reason he moved. Maybe it wasn't anti-Mo/MLSE).

I also don't think DeRo is going to get a DP contract, the league is not in favor of using DP slots on players like him.

[Davenport]

He's on a four year deal with Wolves, and would cost a transfer fee that the MLS doesn't usually like to pay.

He'd be perfect. A quality player.
Big Serbian population here and the game would suit him.

[Davenport]

Makes sense. We need everything but midfielders, so its probably a safe bet that we'll sign a midfielder.
How many quality creative midfielders do we have ?

[rocker]

but did Nenad Milijaš play as a midfielder at Red Star Belgrade? cuz he had 37 goals in 97 games there according to his wiki. Did they use him as a striker there?

[CretanBull]

How many quality creative midfielders do we have ?

More than the number of quality strikers and defenders we have...

It's a moot point anyway, he's just made his move to England where he hopes to prove himself. He's not going to leave there after one year to come to Canada when he's got 3 more years on his Wolves contract, and the MLS isn't going to pay a transfer fee.

Younger players who are still looking to make a name for themselves in Spain, England, Italy etc. aren't going to leave - it would effectively end their career aspirations.

DPs who are leaving Europe are going to be ones looking for a big paycheck before retirement or younger players who don't have what it takes to play over there.

[CretanBull]

but did Nenad Milijaš play as a midfielder at Red Star Belgrade? cuz he had 37 goals in 97 games there according to his wiki. Did they use him as a striker there?

He's a set-piece specialist...took all their free kicks, penalties etc.

[Davenport]

but did Nenad Milijaš play as a midfielder at Red Star Belgrade? cuz he had 37 goals in 97 games there according to his wiki. Did they use him as a striker there?
No, he played in midfield.
The Serbian League isn't what it used to be.
He can pass and strike a ball beautifully.
The English game is too quick and physical for him.
He's on his way out of there.

[Luanda]

I would say it has to be another Canadian. Remember, Vancouver is coming in next year. And Montreal is not far behind.

[Super]

I don't care if the guy is Canadian. The important thing for me is that we use this opportunity to plonk down a hell of a lot of money on a proven striker - similar to Angel. A little younger would be great. Would cost us around 2-3 million bucks. We need to act on this now to seriously strengthen our squad - and to give us much needed firepower up front.

Get it done, Mo!

[Oldtimer]

I also don't think DeRo is going to get a DP contract, the league is not in favor of using DP slots on players like him.

The league has specifically said that the new DP rule applies to existing MLS players. Change in policy.

[barticusz]

I would say it has to be another Canadian. Remember, Vancouver is coming in next year. And Montreal is not far behind.

I'm not sure I understand your reasoning. Why does it HAVE to be a Canadian player because Vancouver and Montreal are coming in?

I'm hoping we stay away from Canadian players and go for some quality instead.

[Shaughno]

So Dickov by June, DeRo to DP.... maybe one more player signed. Anyone else see anything better on the horizon?

[RPB_RED_NATION_RPB]

welcome home....
Iain Hume (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iain_Hume)

[canadian_bhoy]

Yes please.

http://i39.tinypic.com/120qoac.jpg

[RPB_RED_NATION_RPB]

So Dickov by June, DeRo to DP.... maybe one more player signed. Anyone else see anything better on the horizon?

If we sign 2 more DP's im blaming MO!:drinking:

[bgnewf]

I'm not sure I understand your reasoning. Why does it HAVE to be a Canadian player because Vancouver and Montreal are coming in? I'm hoping we stay away from Canadian players and go for some quality instead.

With due respect you are aware of the MLS rules that state that Canadian clubs have to have a certain percentage of Canadian players under contract...correct?

And implying that Canadian players are not out there that have quality is offensive at best and ignorant at worst.

:canada:

[Shaughno]

TFC in the Champions League? You must have lost your mind Mike... ;)


Yes please.

http://i39.tinypic.com/120qoac.jpg

[RPB_RED_NATION_RPB]

Yes please.

http://i39.tinypic.com/120qoac.jpg

KEANEEOhhhhhh.......KEANEOhhhhhh!!

[ilikemusic]

Robbie Keane!

We only need the DP for one season anyways.

[brad]

With due respect you are aware of the MLS rules that state that Canadian clubs have to have a certain percentage of Canadian players under contract...correct?

And implying that Canadian players are not out there that have quality is offensive at best and ignorant at worst.

:canada:

Does it matter whether the DP is Canadian or not? I thought DP is separate roster slot.

[canadian_bhoy]

Liverpool in the Champions League? You must have lost your mind Mike... ;)

Fixed your post! sorry Techno!

[Nuvinho]

Does it matter whether the DP is Canadian or not? I thought DP is separate roster slot.

that's a good question.....that can make a big difference (especially since we don't have anymore international spots available).

[Shaughno]

Fixed your post! sorry Techno!

bahahahahaha beauty!

[TFC Tifoso]

DP for DP!!.....contract is up in 2011.....


http://www.voetbalvandaag.nl/userfiles/image/Del%20Piero.jpg

[Darlofletch]

I would say it has to be another Canadian. Remember, Vancouver is coming in next year. And Montreal is not far behind.


I don't care if the guy is Canadian. The important thing for me is that we use this opportunity to plonk down a hell of a lot of money on a proven striker....
Get it done, Mo!

why not both. :idea:who's canada's all time leading score? go get him Mo.

[ACSertL]

Looks like I'll have to wait until the summer of next season to see Johan Elmander in a TFC jersey...

[rocker]

why not both. :idea:who's canada's all time leading score? go get him Mo.

Dale Mitchell!??!?! he's a little old... hahah.

current alltime= De Ro and Gerba... we should sign Gerba to a DP contract!

[barticusz]

With due respect you are aware of the MLS rules that state that Canadian clubs have to have a certain percentage of Canadian players under contract...correct?

And implying that Canadian players are not out there that have quality is offensive at best and ignorant at worst.

:canada:

I was not aware of those rules. Though it is good for the development of our own players it seems like it could be an unfair advantage for teams in the US, as they have a much larger talent pool to make up their roster (assuming they also have to have a % of their players being American).

I'll agree that my other statement was harsh, but from what I've seen from guys like JDG, I'd rather look elsewhere to get a DP.

[Brooker]

one can dream....

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Beattie_%28footballer%29

[Darlofletch]

Dale Mitchell!??!?! he's a little old... hahah.

current alltime= De Ro and Gerba... we should sign Gerba to a DP contract!

gerba is what i was going for. I thought he was all time, not just current players.

oh well, big fail.

:facepalm:

[brad]

why not both. :idea:who's canada's all time leading score? go get him Mo.

Dale Mitchell. He's only 51:hump:

[rocker]

regarding Canadians, I wouldn't sign Rob Friend to a DP contract.. I don't think he'd work out in the Preki style, and his goal scoring rate has dropped a lot since his team was promoted (and overall it's not that hot anyways).

If yer gonna get a DP striker, get a guy who has ripped it up somewhere consistently, even if it was a few years ago. I want a guy who will put home every clear chance with ease.

[CretanBull]

one can dream....

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Beattie_%28footballer%29

He'd be great, and his style would fit this league but....he's hardly Henry, Raul etc. that are connected with other teams.

I'd like to get a player that even casual fans have heard of....

[barticusz]

Robbie Keane would be such a great addition. Even if it is a pipe dream.

[onemanbarmyarmy]

^He's not leaving his dream club to play for TFC.

[drewski]

Fixed your post! sorry Techno!


*slow clap*

:D

[Cashcleaner]

A buddy of mine and I were tossing around ideas last night. I think he's of the mindset that MLSE won't mind paying for a top-dollar player, but I personally think it's gonna be someone maybe a little less known and likely from the EPL. He's thinking John Terry, I'm thinking Rolando Bianchi or Semih Senturk. Not World XI calibre, but still good for MLS.

[Whoop]

Milan Baros.

[Section 117]

How about Rudd Van Nistelrooy. he would absolutely tear everyone in this league a new one

[TFC Tifoso]

RVN would be a dream for me playing here.....RVN and Del Piero are my two fantasy TFC players.....

[canadian_bhoy]

^He's not leaving his dream club to play for TFC.

depends who wears the depends...I mean pants.

http://www.clubcall.com/celtic/mrs-keane-robbie-future-1038877.html

[Whoop]

RVN has found renewed life with Hamburg.

[Gixmo]

RVN has found renewed life with Hamburg.

So it appears, a happy man throws the worlds largest hissy fit when substituted ...

RVN would own in his league, and I'd welcome him.

[Section 117]

For a defender how about Fabio Canavaro he is out of contract with Juventus he would be a monster in the back. He could even make Nick Garcia look good

[J .]

I'd love Robbie Keane, but he's living the dream so thats a no go. I don't know who would want to come play here, but it has to be a striker without a doubt.

Side thought, would Sol Cambell come over after the season is done? He's done pretty good in the EPL, I wouldn't want as a DP, but he could boss our backline and I think would make 99% of MLS strikers invisible.

[Cashcleaner]

How about Rudd Van Nistelrooy. he would absolutely tear everyone in this league a new one

It's always been a wish of mine, but I doubt he'd consider it.

[Shaughno]

LOL I had Sol Campbell as my CB in Football Manager. Brought him in on a trial, signed him on a free. BOSSED the league.

[Lamps]

Trezeguet
- He's already hinted at coming to mls

[RPB_RED_NATION_RPB]

LOL I had Sol Campbell as my CB in Football Manager. Brought him in on a trial, signed him on a free. BOSSED the league.

Before you know it..we'll be bringing back the chant.......Where Gona win the league!!:D

[Shaughno]

You're never gonna believe ussssssss
Sol's gonna win the league... LOL

[J .]

I dont know, but Sol is getting old and if it looks if he wont be back in the EPL, why not come to MLS. He would have 2-3 seasons. We need a boss back there, Garcias garbage.

[thisisinternetclash]

For what it's worth (and he's still under contract at Spurs for at least one more season after this one, and would command a reasonable transfer fee, so it's a non-starter that this point, anyway), I think Robbie Keane would be a disaster. I'm not sure if there are any other Spurs fans on this board, but anybody who watches him regularly can tell you that he is an absolutely awful, awful guy to have on a team as far as on-pitch body language/frustration/simply stopping in his tracks while play is still live to stand and gesticulate and verbally berate a teammate is concerned. He would be an absolute dick to MLS caliber players, and I can't see how this wouldn't create serious tension and destroy team morale.

[Cas87]

David Beckham, or Landycakes

Maybe even edson buddle

[Shaughno]

For what it's worth (and he's still under contract at Spurs for at least one more season after this one, and would command a reasonable transfer fee, so it's a non-starter that this point, anyway), I think Robbie Keane would be a disaster. I'm not sure if there are any other Spurs fans on this board, but anybody who watches him regularly can tell you that he is an absolutely awful, awful guy to have on a team as far as on-pitch body language/frustration/simply stopping in his tracks while play is still live to stand and gesticulate and verbally berate a teammate is concerned. He would be an absolute dick to MLS caliber players, and I can't see how this wouldn't create serious tension and destroy team morale.


FWIW I agree. He's far from Preki's type of player.

[canadian_bhoy]

It's gonna be really tough for us to get a good DP (that isn't Canadian). Of course, outside of DeRo and JDG, it'll be hard to find a good Canadian DP. And don't say Stalteri - apparently he's a huge dick.

The problem for us is that when a player in Europe says "I want to play in MLS someday", they mean "I want to play for NY or LA" not Toronto and certainly not "frozen Canada".

Tough Job for us. Real tough. But hey, if Columbus can attract a DP to their city, then god, anything's possible.

[onemanbarmyarmy]

For what it's worth (and he's still under contract at Spurs for at least one more season after this one, and would command a reasonable transfer fee, so it's a non-starter that this point, anyway), I think Robbie Keane would be a disaster. I'm not sure if there are any other Spurs fans on this board, but anybody who watches him regularly can tell you that he is an absolutely awful, awful guy to have on a team as far as on-pitch body language/frustration/simply stopping in his tracks while play is still live to stand and gesticulate and verbally berate a teammate is concerned. He would be an absolute dick to MLS caliber players, and I can't see how this wouldn't create serious tension and destroy team morale.

Yeah we already have DeRo to do that. And Garcia isn't half bad at this as well. Funny thing is he is usually the one to blame.

[trane]

My source, LLJJ, tells me he is on the way to the MLS so why not us?

MGLkcLNRWKQ

[onemanbarmyarmy]

^He already has that Glowy "Angel-vision" thing happening so CBC could save the dough on post pod.

[trane]

^ See it would work.

[hodgkiss]

ian hume is a possibility. he's a crafty little hard working striker. he did have a pretty serious injury a couple of years ago but he is in the team now. and in fact, he scored a goal last week i believe. he's still very young and has great wheels and a very good shot too - exactly what we need.

simeon jackson would be great but he is on his way up.

radzinski would be great too. veteran leadership, small crafty striker who has played at the highest level and scored often. however, as i have heard he is happy in belgium with his new life.

friend is good but he is much like gerba, barrett, white, dichio - tall and not very crafty.

kennedy owusu ansah would be a great young defender to get in here.

[TFC/Everton]

Seattle signed freddie ljungberg as a DP, and he is one of the most famous players in the world, or was at least.

[CretanBull]

RVN would be a dream for me playing here.....RVN and Del Piero are my two fantasy TFC players.....


Del Piero is class. With other rumours flying around NY, he's probably out of their plans. *IF* he wants to come over (and I've read reports that say he doesn't) Toronto would be a great place for him.

[CretanBull]

Side thought, would Sol Cambell come over after the season is done? He's done pretty good in the EPL, I wouldn't want as a DP, but he could boss our backline and I think would make 99% of MLS strikers invisible.

He couldn't put up with life in the lower-leagues of England...that means he isn't going to put up with life in the MLS.

[T0R0NT0 FC]

How much does DeRo make now? It might make sense to make him a DP and only have 335,000 count towards the cap (minus any allocation money).

[flatpicker]

It might make sense to make him a DP and only have 335,000 count towards the cap (minus any allocation money).


That seems to be the general consensus around here.

Basically, we are looking to adjust DeRo's salary and bring in a 3rd DP (striker).

Sounds good to me.

[cementhead]

Just sign a damn striker!

[Lucky Strike]

Yoann Gourcuff will be out of contract in the summer. :D

[Merlin]

David Healy.

[Super]

All this speculation, and yet we don't even know if MLSE is going to move on another DP in the first place. I'm guessing the board at MLSE would have to vote on it first, which will take time. Then Mo has to go find the right man. That will take time. The problem is that we need fire-power TODAY, and the way MLSE works we may not get our striker till the summer. May be too late at that point.

[Bluenose13]

David Healy.YES :D

[ArmenJBX]

Yoann Gourcuff will be out of contract in the summer. :D

I would die if this move happened.

Literally just stop breathing, because by this point, my life would have reached it's pinnacle.

[CretanBull]

All this speculation, and yet we don't even know if MLSE is going to move on another DP in the first place. I'm guessing the board at MLSE would have to vote on it first, which will take time. Then Mo has to go find the right man. That will take time. The problem is that we need fire-power TODAY, and the way MLSE works we may not get our striker till the summer. May be too late at that point.

Mo's ass is on the line, he's going to do everything that he can to bring in a DP. If the board won't approve that move, then they should just fire him because it would mean that they don't trust his judgement.

[RYANTFC]

David Healy.

YES:D

[Ontario Arab]

This is a guy we should be after http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noel_hunt

[Dirk Diggler]

When Montreal enters the league, I wonder if they will go after and possibly even successfully attract the French guys like Trezeguet as their DP. It seems as if there are no natural fit DP potential candidates for Toronto so we gotta throw big money at the best guys available. And yes, people want to live in LA or NY but, as stated before, Seattle and Columbus also managed to attract top notch DPs so it is not unfathomable that someone will indeed come to Toronto if the money is right.

[J .]

He couldn't put up with life in the lower-leagues of England...that means he isn't going to put up with life in the MLS.


Yeah, but if he is looking at doing what Freddie has done in Seattle, MLS and I think Toronto would be an attractive option for anyone. Not to say Sol would do it and you're right he didnt like life down there, but in MLS he would be a star and not buried in the English equivalent of the minors. That said, he's not going to come, I was just pipe dreaming.:D

[Super]

When Montreal enters the league, I wonder if they will go after and possibly even successfully attract the French guys like Trezeguet as their DP. It seems as if there are no natural fit DP potential candidates for Toronto so we gotta throw big money at the best guys available. And yes, people want to live in LA or NY but, as stated before, Seattle and Columbus also managed to attract top notch DPs so it is not unfathomable that someone will indeed come to Toronto if the money is right.

This is definitely true. Toronto as a city is fine, once they get to know it, and you're right that we should be able to draw top players, like Columbus and Seattle, so perhaps it's just more a question of money. I do however feel that Preki could be a problem when it comes to his team-first mentality. Not sure a star-striker would work well under Preki.

[Lucky Strike]

I would die if this move happened.

Literally just stop breathing, because by this point, my life would have reached it's pinnacle.

Imagine a goal like this being scored by TFC:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkWkZTvTVD4&playnext_from=TL&videos=x0x2eHxwsGM

It's quite literally my favourite goal.

[Baggio2TFC]

Well since Trez was suggested for montreal...I was thinking why not raid juve since they need to clean house anyways!! i`m thinking Del Piero and Cannavaro. Would solve both problems and both should be good in this league for atleast 3-4 years!!

Just my 2 cents!!

[mmmikey]

sol campbell? GOD NO.. that judas! (spurs fan ;) but seriously, he is a bit of a prima dona and i can't see him playing in MLS ever.

keane would definitely not fit in for the reasons stated above.. and the only reason spurs even act like they want him back is because they are playing their typical games to make sure they don't get short changed when they sell him in the summer. if not celtic another UK based club will splash the cash on him.

speaking of spurs players.. a guy i would LOVE to see in tfc colors is gudjohnsen.. so professional, classy and physically strong. would be able to withstand the physicality of MLS. also a good piece to have because he can drop back into midfield and link well with de guzman and de rosario. i would be surprised if spurs didn't pick up his option for next year tho. he basically replaced keane.

cannavaro, del piero, trezagoal.. they would all be terrific in this league.

i would put out a player like inzaghi in the mix as well. he just scores goals. moves well, can lose his defender, is in the right place at the right time, a true finisher.. no nonsense. everything we have lacked in a striker.

one would hope the multicultural city of toronto would attract a player like any of these instead of just a pest like dickov who is on the downside of his career. he might pan out great, but i can't help but feel we need a bit more pace/flair/technique or just plain finishing and not grit. dickov would be nothing more than a piece of the puzzle and we still can't find all the edges. :(

[TFC Tifoso]

Del Piero is class. With other rumours flying around NY, he's probably out of their plans. *IF* he wants to come over (and I've read reports that say he doesn't) Toronto would be a great place for him.

well I don't think he would ever play for another team in europe, so if he does play for another team after Juve, I think MLS would be a very realistic destination.....I have 0 proof of anything, strictly thinking up a scenario.

in any case, having Del Piero in TO would be a dream for me!

[Bars92]

Healy!Healy!Healy!

[drewski]

we don't have the glitz, glamour and weather of LA but given Preki doesn't want a glitz & glamour kinda player, thats not a huge deal On the flip side, our diversity will probably help attract a more grounded player who is more interested in the type of communities we have here (ie. Turkoglu for the Raps) who would be more in line with Preki's philosophy anyway.

[Bluenose13]

Healy!Healy!Healy!Highest scorer in Euro qualifying history......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRGlhw7oECs&feature=related

and he did it while playing for Our Wee Country :D

[Ontario Arab]

Dont set your sights tooooo high lads lol.

[olegunnar]

RVN June 2011 after his Hamburg deal is done.

We're usually cap screwed so a mid season signing is probably perfect for us...half the cap hit.

[sampace]

I hate to speculate, especially considering that with Mo, we probably won't have our number 2 DP until the season is almost through. However, what is interesting is that the cap hit on the DP, effective immediately has gone down by $80,000.00. So does that mean we have an extra $80,000.00 in our pocket that they can use to sign some help ASAP! Mo better get off his behind and bring another decent player in to help this team out which is short.

For DP, I would not want to see this team spend that money on Dewayne DeRosario, as much as I like him, I'd like to see someone else, perhaps Edgar if we could ever convince him. Although I hear that he likes the lifestyle in England, minimal playing time as he is not a starter, but a whole lot more money than playing in Canada. The only hope we have, is he would want to come to start. Probably not going to happen if he enjoys the soccer lifestyles of the rich and famous overseas!

[DOMIN8R]

Toronto FC: A rock in central defense would help the Reds prevent many of the late goals they conceded last season. Fabio Cannavaro is physical, active and likes to impose his will on games. He’d be a good leader for TFC's young defense corps despite his advanced age -- not to mention he'd be a hit among Toronto's sizeable Italian-Canadian community. -- Vijay Setlur


http://www.mlssoccer.com/content/our-designated-player-wish-lists

[raj100]

^^^
that has to be the worst article EVER!
random stars with random teams
american media on futbol... pathetic

[Whoop]

speaking of spurs players.. a guy i would LOVE to see in tfc colors is gudjohnsen.. so professional, classy and physically strong. would be able to withstand the physicality of MLS. also a good piece to have because he can drop back into midfield and link well with de guzman and de rosario. i would be surprised if spurs didn't pick up his option for next year tho. he basically replaced keane.



I remember Shaughno had mentioned his name before.

[jazzy]

Good guy as well.

But yeah, the kid has serious talent... there's reasons why he's wanted by some of the major clubs in Europe.

Sorry but I have trouble with Canadians who don't play for Canada....serious talent yes, good guy?, not for my country he isn't

[twistedchinaman]

John Heitinga.

[twistedchinaman]

Well since Trez was suggested for montreal...I was thinking why not raid juve since they need to clean house anyways!! i`m thinking Del Piero and Cannavaro. Would solve both problems and both should be good in this league for atleast 3-4 years!!

Just my 2 cents!!


Cannavaro? Really?

I think we need to look at the Dutch, or even the Spanish...we need to resist the urge to go English again. Still, I like Heitinga. :)

[onemanbarmyarmy]

Healy is a good fit and Gudjohnson is interesting as well.

[Alonso]

Well... when you have a high turnover rate, and the GM doesn't exactly 'escort' players out of the club... I'm sure word travels fast...


McDonalds would be embarrassed with our turnover numbers.:rolleyes:

[jloome]

I'd take any one of these guys as a cheaper DP (say $500,000 to $1M, maybe more in the last two cases) if it made it more likely we'd sign a player with a dominant goal scoring record

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diego_Ifrán

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giovanni_Moreno

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Stecanela_Cerqueira

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rickie_Lambert

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kris_Boyd

Don't care how old he is or how famous, so long as he has a prolific and continual record of banging in goals.

[BASE]

The player I'm going to suggest has actually graced BMO with his wonderful talent already during the FIFA U20. Not sure what the cost would be or his attitude, but I'm pretty sure his size will prevent him from moving on with the Argentina Nats or moving back to Europe on the club level. He is one hell of a talent though.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maximiliano_Moralez

[koryo]

The more I hear about this... the more I think it's Dickov... personally.

Dickov's on contract at Leeds at the moment, so I doubt it.

[olegunnar]

Dickov's on contract at Leeds at the moment, so I doubt it.

They'll find money for him in the exact same way they found money for last years big summer signing. :cool:

[Daveisonfire]

Eider Gudjohnson would be great here and would chip in for more than a few goals

[koryo]

They'll find money for him in the exact same way they found money for last years big summer signing. :cool:

Be that as it may, I don't think, Dickov is the right signing. At his age, he simply isn't going to cut it as our primary offensive threat.

Think Darren Huckerby.

[Technorgasm]

http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Football/Pix/pictures/2008/05/13/RobbieFowler1.jpg

[Pachuco]

I'm not sure I understand your reasoning. Why does it HAVE to be a Canadian player because Vancouver and Montreal are coming in?

I'm hoping we stay away from Canadian players and go for some quality instead.

Yeap, completely agree. There aren't too many Canadian players that aren't on the team already that I would take as DP. Simeon Jackson maybe because he's still young and has lots of upside. Klukowsky on LB I would definately take. Atiba I would look at but not in the current state the team is in.

That's pretty much it for me. I can't think of anyone else that could fetch DP money.

[Manutd #1]

We should go for Del Piero, great striker apparently good team guy, he could change the team right away and would be a great hit in the city.

Also as for jono the guy has barely played in the last 2 years, looks like he could be injury prone

[jloome]

The player I'm going to suggest has actually graced BMO with his wonderful talent already during the FIFA U20. Not sure what the cost would be or his attitude, but I'm pretty sure his size will prevent him from moving on with the Argentina Nats or moving back to Europe on the club level. He is one hell of a talent though.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maximiliano_Moralez

Yeah, he was a firecracker. Mind you, MLS is pretty physical, although with his ball skills, that might just mean a lot of free kicks (kind of like a Vitti who produces.)

[MartinUtd]

Has anybody mentioned Shola Ameobi?

Actually never mind, I just checked and he's under contract until 2012

[BASE]

Yeah, he was a firecracker. Mind you, MLS is pretty physical, although with his ball skills, that might just mean a lot of free kicks (kind of like a Vitti who produces.)


True that, but Argentina is as physical (dirty) as it soccer leagues come!

Regards

[Inklink]

Has anybody mentioned Shola Ameobi?

Actually never mind, I just checked and he's under contract until 2012

Dave from Newcastle, likhe? :)

[TFC07]

Signing Del Piero and Cannavaro would be huge signings for Toronto. I think they'll be bigger hit in GTA (remember, MLSE needs to bank in with these big DP signings) than Raul or Henry (tho, you can agrue Henry's case)

[twistedchinaman]

Signing Del Piero and Cannavaro would be huge signings for Toronto. I think they'll be bigger hit in GTA (remember, MLSE needs to bank in with these big DP signings) than Raul or Henry (tho, you can agrue Henry's case)

Del Piero would be nice...but let's address the defender situation first.

Does anyone know how long Heitinga has with Everton?

(I know King Dave is somewhere secretly wanting to strangle me right now...:D)

[twistedchinaman]

And of course while we're at it...and since their ship is going down (may not be DP money but hey he could work out):

Aaron Mokoena? (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aaron_Mokoena)

[habstfc]

For any DP suggestions it must start with players who will be out of contract in the next couple of months. Players under contract are out of the question, as many of you have stated, mls doesn't pay transfer fee's to anyone. Del Piero would be great and would own this city if he were to come play here, or how about Michael Owen, does anyone know his contract status?

[tfcmanu]

Mark Viduka – 33 year old ST http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Viduka

Hugo Almeida - 25 year old ST http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugo_Almeida

http://www.brighthub.com/video-games/pc/articles/57211.aspx

[Bars92]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXbOPAuIo74

[profit89]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXbOPAuIo74

11 years ago though eh

[Ossington Mental Youth]

Mark Viduka – 33 year old ST http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Viduka

Hugo Almeida - 25 year old ST http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugo_Almeida

http://www.brighthub.com/video-games/pc/articles/57211.aspx


Hugo Almeida is not going to go from playing really well at bremen (something like a goal every 3 games) to playing here

[koryo]

Dave from Newcastle, likhe? :)

Well played.

[twistedchinaman]

Mark Viduka – 33 year old ST http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Viduka


Mark Viduka? Nah, he's probably looking to head on home to Australia -- no way he's coming to MLS. Maybe for a short stint but he's probably looking towards the land Down Under, not the True North Strong and Free...

And speaking of North...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Mensah (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Viduka)

Probably a good choice if he recovers well and has a great WC with Ghana.

[LUFCanada]

Mark Viduka

I would love to hesr the RPB sing this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIMBxwKzlKs

[CretanBull]

The last time that I saw Viduka he looked like he just beat Samuel and Gerba in a pie eating contest.

[profit89]

SuperPippo.... Pippo Inzaghi

[drewski]

rumour has it Real is looking to loan out Benzema :D

[CretanBull]

^I'm sure they're looking to loan him out to give him some playing time. Would this Benzema guy crack our starting XI ?

[Nuvinho]

Benni McCarthy

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benni_McCarthy

Not getting much time in the EPL anymore. Bad news is that he signed a new contract, but if West Ham get relegated...maybe they will let him go.

[CretanBull]

^He's a twat.

[ArmenJBX]

What about Craig Bellamy? :D

[Nuvinho]

What about Craig Bellamy? :D

If JC was still here, he would consider coming, but I highly doubt it now. Bellamy and JC are close friends.

[mastermixer]

The more I think about it the more I believe we need a young fresh speedy striker who is hungry for success. Although, history has shown we are unable to find such a player even though most other teams in the league seem to be able to. :(
Having said that, I think an older DP on the last years of his career should be used on a CB who has the experience to control the back line.

[Roogsy]

Signing Del Piero and Cannavaro would be huge signings for Toronto. I think they'll be bigger hit in GTA (remember, MLSE needs to bank in with these big DP signings) than Raul or Henry (tho, you can agrue Henry's case)

I agree.

Both extremely capable players.

And to be frank, Toronto needs an Italian contingent on this team. For one to teach it how to defend (if Cannavaro were to come in) or score (if it was ADP)...and second to bring in some interest from the Italian community in the GTA, which at this point can be described as "lukewarm".

[jvanpeebles]

Dero deserves the second DP spot but he does have a contract which gave him a healthy raise this year. I would only make him the DP this year if we needed the cap space to sign another as he makes more than than the DP would count against the payroll.
The interesting thing is getting an additional DP does not give you more money under the cap so we must use it wisely. I would not use the third DP yet unless it was somebody who would make an absolute immediate impact. has anybody else heard that Thierry henry is coming to MLS?

[Ossington Mental Youth]

Dero deserves the second DP spot but he does have a contract which gave him a healthy raise this year. I would only make him the DP this year if we needed the cap space to sign another as he makes more than than the DP would count against the payroll.
The interesting thing is getting an additional DP does not give you more money under the cap so we must use it wisely. I would not use the third DP yet unless it was somebody who would make an absolute immediate impact. has anybody else heard that Thierry henry is coming to MLS?

thats just it, i dont understand why we dont give him the second dp placement as it would keep him happy (give him a pay bump) and it would free up space for a 3rd or possibly more players... anyone know why we wouldnt?

[devioustrevor]

Not that I'd use a DP spot on him right now considering he's coming off knee surgery, but apparently Feyenoord has announced they aren't offering Jonathan de Guzman and new deal and he'll be available on a free this summer.

[Pigfynn]

^Hmmmmmmmm

[bgnewf]

I have been talking to some contacts I have in Leeds about Paul Dickov. The scuttlebutt over there is he is 100% coming back here after their season ends. Look for a June contract. Whether this is the way to go is debateable. But show me another "triallist" that has actually been interviewed by TFC TV and posted on the club web site. Trust me on this one lads. Dickov is coming as a half season DP.

If that deal falls through then DeRo as a DP frees up some extra dollars.

I think the "Figo spotted in Yorkville" and "Del Piero is shopping for a house in Woodbridge" rumours are a weee bit premature.

[jloome]

All I see here are suggestions for players who will likely never come here. Trezeguet, by way of typical example, is only interested if he can go to LA Galaxy.

We'd be much more sensible to actually focus on players in this hemisphere.

[Bluenose13]

I have been talking to some contacts I have in Leeds about Paul Dickov. The scuttlebutt over there is he is 100% coming back here after their season ends. Look for a June contract. Whether this is the way to go is debateable. But show me another "triallist" that has actually been interviewed by TFC TV and posted on the club web site. Trust me on this one lads. Dickov is coming as a half season DP.

If that deal falls through then DeRo as a DP frees up some extra dollars.

I think the "Figo spotted in Yorkville" and "Del Piero is shopping for a house in Woodbridge" rumours are a weee bit premature.Dickov may be coming but not for DP money ;)

[icecoldbeer]

I hope Dickov doesn't come at all.

[jloome]

I hope Dickov doesn't come at all.

He's no longer of sufficient calibre and arguably, as a primary goalscoring threat, never was.

[TFCtoMUFC]

I have heard they found a guy from Plano, Texas. Plays CB, NT experience. His name is like Nick something or something Garcia, not sure.

[FOGES]

Eidur Gudjohnsen.....Mo make it happen...Go!

[Cashcleaner]

I have been talking to some contacts I have in Leeds about Paul Dickov. The scuttlebutt over there is he is 100% coming back here after their season ends. Look for a June contract. Whether this is the way to go is debateable. But show me another "triallist" that has actually been interviewed by TFC TV and posted on the club web site. Trust me on this one lads. Dickov is coming as a half season DP.

If that deal falls through then DeRo as a DP frees up some extra dollars.

I think the "Figo spotted in Yorkville" and "Del Piero is shopping for a house in Woodbridge" rumours are a weee bit premature.

How would signing a League 1 bench-riding 37 year-old has-been be of any benefit to this club?

What a minute. Could it be that this forum has been caught in some sort of temporal anomaly? Is it the year 2000 on the boards and 2010 everywhere else?

Dickov. Seriously?

[Ossington Mental Youth]

Fuck that really sucks, im really bloody annoyed by this, one more reason for me to hate Mo, unless Dickov scores a hat trick a game

[Lucky Strike]

How would signing a League 1 bench-riding 37 year-old has-been be of any benefit to this club?

What a minute. Could it be that this forum has been caught in some sort of temporal anomaly? Is it the year 2000 on the boards and 2010 everywhere else?

Dickov. Seriously?

My feelings as well; the forum's flux capacitor is out of alignment (is he not 35 though? Either way, he's old). I don't understand why Dickov and TFC have an on-again off-again type of relationship. I remember I did get excited once for him to come to TFC but that's no longer the case. I don't think he's the type of striker we need at the moment (in addition to looking for a better player), let alone to make him a DP as some people seem to think may happen.

My biggest concern is that Mo is desperate; he knows he's screwed if TFC don't make the playoffs so he'll sign anyone to whatever contract to save himself regardless of how much it screws us in the future.

[torontocelt]

How about:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maciej_%C5%BBurawski

He is playing in Cyprus so perhaps he wouldn't be too hard to get, there is an article saying he might leave also.

He done quite well initially at celtic but we had better stikers at that time.

I dunno how his fitness is holding up now but he can score goals and he has a lot of experience. He would not miss some of the easy chances other TFC players do, that is for sure.

For me unless he is grossly unfit now then he would certainly be a better option than Dickov.

http://www.footballpress.net/?action=read&idsel=56310

[Parkdale]

ummm.....can I guess nobody??


and you might be right!