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denime
04-08-2010, 05:35 AM
Mornin'


De Guzman, 'mates in dark over new TFC captain (http://www.mlssoccer.com/content/de-guzman-mates-dark-over-new-tfc-captain)


TFC season turning into a gong show (http://www.thestar.com/sports/soccer/mls/torontofc/article/792090--young-tfc-season-turning-into-a-gong-show)


Brennan retires from TFC (http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/soccer/brennan-retires-from-tfc/article1526462/)


Brennan’s mind willing, body is not (http://www.nationalpost.com/sports/story.html?id=2775418)


Identity crisis (http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2010/04/07/johnston_identity_crisis/)End Of An Era For Reds (http://www.torontofc.ca/news/2010/04/end-era-reds)


TFC in tough vs. Revolution (http://www.torontosun.com/sports/soccer/2010/04/07/13505931.html)


TFC ready to load up (http://www.torontosun.com/sports/soccer/2010/04/07/13505911.html)



SUNSHINE (http://www.torontosun.com/sunshinegirl/)

GBV
04-08-2010, 05:38 AM
"I think his name is Thomas."

Well, that about sums up things.

Broadview
04-08-2010, 05:43 AM
Who wrote the Star artice? It doesn't sound like Daniel Girard, but if it is, good on him for finding a voice when it comes to this team.

shutupkid
04-08-2010, 06:12 AM
Get ready to have your minds blown when Captain Garcia marches onto the pitch in Boston.

ensco
04-08-2010, 06:34 AM
RPB practices are clearly influencing The Star.

Call TFC a "Gong Show" in the headline, then don't sign the article!

keem-o-sabi
04-08-2010, 06:34 AM
Coed Ladies 1 (http://coedmagazine.com/2010/04/06/danielle-lloyd-11-luscious-lingerie-photos/) and 2 (http://www.moejackson.com/2009-emily-scott-ralph-magazaine-june-2009-0526?page=0,1)

GBV
04-08-2010, 06:53 AM
RPB practices are clearly influencing The Star.

Call TFC a "Gong Show" in the headline, then don't sign the article!

Written by Chris Young.
The actual, real newspaper not only has his name, but his column photo too.

FluSH
04-08-2010, 06:59 AM
Written by Chris Young.
The actual, real newspaper not only has his name, but his column photo too.

yup... I think his picture is also on the print edition I read this morning. Good Article... sad but true.

scooter
04-08-2010, 07:30 AM
mornin d

denime
04-08-2010, 07:41 AM
RPB practices are clearly influencing The Star.

Call TFC a "Gong Show" in the headline, then don't sign the article!

Really:

Young: TFC season turning into a gong show



:rolleyes:

ManUtd4ever
04-08-2010, 07:41 AM
On a positive note, the article in today's Sun indicates that 4 player signings are imminent...

Johnston acknowledged the team has been working on signing four players and said he was “just waiting on contracts.” Johnston said the team is following the process which often involves transfer agreements, inputs from agents and finally, approval from Major League Soccer.

Johnston said he has had contracts pending for four or five days and specifically said the club is looking at adding to its backline and bringing in another striker.

Ossington Mental Youth
04-08-2010, 07:41 AM
Chris youngs article is giving into the hysteria thats on this board.
I didnt get anything out of it.
I want Mo out but my pessimism has passed with this team, i do feel Preki is going to give us something. I also think that Jimmy volunteered to retire.

ManUtd4ever
04-08-2010, 07:44 AM
Chris youngs article is giving into the hysteria thats on this board.
I didnt get anything out of it.
I want Mo out but my pessimism has passed with this team, i do feel Preki is going to give us something. I also think that Jimmy volunteered to retire.

Agreed 100%...

CoachGT
04-08-2010, 07:50 AM
Chris youngs article is giving into the hysteria thats on this board.
I didnt get anything out of it.
I want Mo out but my pessimism has passed with this team, i do feel Preki is going to give us something. I also think that Jimmy volunteered to retire.

It's easy to write negative stuff about all of the Toronto teams right now. TFC hasn't exaclty helped themselves with the way things have gone this spring. I get a sense that Preki's approach to the team is much the same as Mike Keenan, somewhat adversarial with players - you can get everyone on the same page through dislike of the coach. But I hope that isn't the case.

The timing of many TFC actions right now leave a lot to question.

I just hope they can get to setting things right on the field. A win or two would go a long way to dispelling a lot of this negative vibe.

The Professor
04-08-2010, 07:58 AM
It's easy to write negative stuff about all of the Toronto teams right now. TFC hasn't exaclty helped themselves with the way things have gone this spring. I get a sense that Preki's approach to the team is much the same as Mike Keenan, somewhat adversarial with players - you can get everyone on the same page through dislike of the coach. But I hope that isn't the case.

The timing of many TFC actions right now leave a lot to question.

I just hope they can get to setting things right on the field. A win or two would go a long way to dispelling a lot of this negative vibe.

Exactly. But so, too, would recognizing the names on the roster from day to day.

menefreghista
04-08-2010, 08:05 AM
Chris youngs article is giving into the hysteria thats on this board.
I didnt get anything out of it.
I want Mo out but my pessimism has passed with this team, i do feel Preki is going to give us something. I also think that Jimmy volunteered to retire.

But what do you expect a sports writer to write about this team?

Only the most ardent head-in-the-sand optimistic could write something positive about this team.

Can anyone honestly look at the goings on at Toronto FC this off-season (and especially the last few weeks) and say everything seems to be fine? I don't think a sane person can. This team just makes bizarre move after bizarre move.

If the people running TFC want to see the media write more positive things about the team they have to deliver something positive for them.

ManUtd4ever
04-08-2010, 08:24 AM
But what do you expect a sports writer to write about this team?

Only the most ardent head-in-the-sand optimistic could write something positive about this team.

Can anyone honestly look at the goings on at Toronto FC this off-season (and especially the last few weeks) and say everything seems to be fine? I don't think a sane person can. This team just makes bizarre move after bizarre move.

If the people running TFC want to see the media write more positive things about the team they have to deliver something positive for them.

At the moment, no everything is not fine. However, the process is underway to revamp the roster with players that will presumably fit Preki's mold. Is it not premature to shit all over every press release regarding the club until we see the rest of the plan fall into place? All indications are that the roster will be augmented with 4 new signings in the immediate future pending MLS approval. Everything that has taken place over the last few weeks has been difficult to digest as a supporter because of emotional attachments to some of the players. I also have faith in Preki's football pedigree in that unlike previous years, this squad is being put together with a purpose as opposed to random signings being cobbled together. The whinefest around here lately has been out of control. Can we not wait a few more days to see what the roster looks like and then give the squad a few games together on the pitch before passing judgement?!

icecoldbeer
04-08-2010, 08:36 AM
Coed Ladies 1 (http://coedmagazine.com/2010/04/06/danielle-lloyd-11-luscious-lingerie-photos/) and 2 (http://www.moejackson.com/2009-emily-scott-ralph-magazaine-june-2009-0526?page=0,1)

Wow, Coed #2 <3

Technorgasm
04-08-2010, 08:39 AM
MO: "are we going to be adding certain players?.. . Absolutely"

lets get 3 points

David_Oliveira
04-08-2010, 08:39 AM
Looks like he will be "manager/director of soccer." Whats the big fuss people? I think a player as travelled as Jimmy can strive in this position. Look at what Rui Costa has done at Benfica. Sure you can't compare them to each other but having a former player of Brennan's stature as basically the head scout will help convince more players than not to come here in the future

alexintoronto
04-08-2010, 08:43 AM
Not really TFC news - but nice track suit. Maybe it's the logo that attracts controversy??


The story behind Ex-MP Rahim Jaffer's drunk-driving arrest (http://www.redpatchboys.ca/news/gta/article/791882--the-story-behind-ex-mp-rahim-jaffer-s-drunk-driving-arrest?bn=1)

http://media.thestar.topscms.com/images/f7/74/8527326b4fa8b35076c491ad2acc.jpeg (http://www.redpatchboys.ca/news/gta/article/791882--the-story-behind-ex-mp-rahim-jaffer-s-drunk-driving-arrest?bn=1)Nazim Gillani, an associate of former MP Rahim Jaffer.
RENE JOHNSTON/TORONTO STAR
By Kevin Donovan Thu Apr 8 2010

Escorts, booze, fancy dining and cocaine are all part of the story behind the arrest of former Conservative MP Rahim Jaffer for drunk driving. Our inside story tells about the night it all went wrong for Jaffer, from the OPP bust in Caledon to the charges that went away.
Related:

mmmikey
04-08-2010, 08:44 AM
i get the same sense from preki.. he will unify and put this team back on the right path (in spite of Mo imo ;), but i don't see us winning a championship with him at the helm. i just get the sense he will get us knocking on the door, and another coach will come in to take us over the top. of course, this is still MLS and knocking on the door often gets you someone letting you right in (i.e. RSL).

Whoop
04-08-2010, 08:56 AM
From the Sun article. Take it for what it's worth.



Johnston confirmed he has talked to diminutive striker Paul Dickov. Dickov, 37, is a scrappy player who, though isn’t much of a finisher, earned the nickname (the pest) because of his ability to get under the skin of opponents.

Yeoman
04-08-2010, 09:06 AM
I Don't Want Another Old Fuck Here

TFC Tifoso
04-08-2010, 09:08 AM
hmmm..."scrappy player who isn't much of a finisher"....I thought we already had Chad Barrett on the roster.....

Shaughno
04-08-2010, 09:10 AM
Dickov would be our Dichio 2.0

People didn't want Dichio when he got here either.

mmmikey
04-08-2010, 09:43 AM
dichio is a target man, dickov is not..

TFC Cityboy
04-08-2010, 10:01 AM
Dickov would be our Dichio 2.0

People didn't want Dichio when he got here either.
praise indeed from a united supporter.
:)
He's the kind of player everyone hates UNLESS he's on your team - much like Roy Keane, Craig Bellamy, Robbie Savage. Not in the same league, but thenagain, neither is MLS...

He'll run over hot coals for the club, will be a boost in the dressing room and at MLS level he will score those close range goals IF he gets service, but he's best played alongside a target man, and we don't have one of those do we...

Shaughno
04-08-2010, 10:04 AM
dichio is a target man, dickov is not..

And we never really gave Dichio proper service aside from the first year... This man will bust his balls for the team, that's why Preki wants him. Book it.


praise indeed from a united supporter.
:)
He's the kind of player everyone hates UNLESS he's on your team - much like Roy Keane, Craig Bellamy, Robbie Savage. Not in the same league, but thenagain, neither is MLS...

He'll run over hot coals for the club, will be a boost in the dressing room and at MLS level he will score those close range goals IF he gets service, but he's best played alongside a target man, and we don't have one of those do we...

I fucking HATE Dickov... LOL but that said, even at 37, I think he can play a serious SuperSub type role along with mentoring the youngn's coming through the ranks.

S_D
04-08-2010, 10:07 AM
“I would say it's been dismantled,” said Johnston. “What you've seen is a changing of the guard — (replacing) an older division with a younger division


seems odd that that Mo says this and is looking at Dickov?!?!?

mmmikey
04-08-2010, 10:08 AM
And we never really gave Dichio proper service aside from the first year... This man will bust his balls for the team, that's why Preki wants him. Book it.

I fucking HATE Dickov... LOL but that said, even at 37, I think he can play a serious SuperSub type role along with mentoring the youngn's coming through the ranks.

i've already booked it. :) i assume it's just a matter of waiting for the next window to open.. i fear the price tag that will be attached to him though.. with such a tag i don't think he can be just a super sub, especially since we have no actual goal scoring striker right now. he could be useful, but i don't think he is the right player for us this season. hope i'm wrong!

Shaughno
04-08-2010, 10:08 AM
seems odd that that Mo says this and is looking at Dickov?!?!?


He won't be a starter, I'm telling you. On the cheap, as a sub and mentor type role. I'll put money on it if it happens.

S_D
04-08-2010, 10:09 AM
how cheap LOL

Shaughno
04-08-2010, 10:10 AM
i've already booked it. :) i assume it's just a matter of waiting for the next window to open.. i fear the price tag that will be attached to him though.. with such a tag i don't think he can be just a super sub, especially since we have no actual goal scoring striker right now. he could be useful, but i don't think he is the right player for us this season. hope i'm wrong!

What price tag? His contract is up in what, May/June? He would sign on a free for sure. As for price, I wouldn't pay a dime more than $150k for him. Especially considering what role he'll have in the club.... I wouldn't be surprised to hear we signed him for $100k or less and they pay him outside the cap for 'mentoring' or some shit. LOL at least that's what I would be doing.

S_D
04-08-2010, 10:12 AM
are you allowed to have players on 2 different contracts? And I thought all the ass't coach and F/O positions were full :)

mmmikey
04-08-2010, 10:12 AM
He won't be a starter, I'm telling you. On the cheap, as a sub and mentor type role. I'll put money on it if it happens.

Mo gave barrett and ali gerba relatively expensive deals and Dickov has a much better pedigree. do u really think he will have the sense to not make the same mistake?!

Pachuco
04-08-2010, 10:16 AM
What price tag? His contract is up in what, May/June? He would sign on a free for sure. As for price, I wouldn't pay a dime more than $150k for him. Especially considering what role he'll have in the club.... I wouldn't be surprised to hear we signed him for $100k or less and they pay him outside the cap for 'mentoring' or some shit. LOL at least that's what I would be doing.

Sooo if dickov is going to be a super sub, who the heck is going to start?

Shaughno
04-08-2010, 10:20 AM
are you allowed to have players on 2 different contracts? And I thought all the ass't coach and F/O positions were full :)

LOL nah, like community appearances, commercials and that shit. It's supposedly quite common in the MLS. It's basically like being paid under the table LOL


Mo gave barrett and ali gerba relatively expensive deals and Dickov has a much better pedigree. do u really think he will have the sense to not make the same mistake?!

Gerba was an oops for sure, a big oops. Mo is unpredictable though, and now that Preki seems to have control of the clubs acquisitions, I would hope there's no more big $$ oops...


Sooo if dickov is going to be a super sub, who the heck is going to start?


OBW? Peterson? Barrett? Ibbe?

Either way.. he needs a player up front with him when he does play... whether it's starting or as a sub.

S_D
04-08-2010, 10:20 AM
Sooo if dickov is going to be a super sub, who the heck is going to start?

barrett :facepalm: and OBW.

They can't spend that much on Dickov anyways. We need to add 2 CB's a wide mid and a backup outside back.

Steve
04-08-2010, 10:25 AM
barrett :facepalm: and OBW.

They can't spend that much on Dickov anyways. We need to add 2 CB's a wide mid and a backup outside back.

Haha, the best part of the absolute clusterfuck this off season has been is that I am actually looking forward to Barrett returning! I mean, sure, he doesn't score, but he gets chances, and that's more than you can say for our current lineup. I find myself watching games (including pre-season to be fair) and never even experiencing that jolt of emotion that comes with "oh shit, he's going to score, SHOOT SHOOT SHOOT, FUCK!!!!". Instead I find myself watching just waiting to be scored on. It's kind of sad.

So, in conclusion, bring back the Barrett!

Ossington Mental Youth
04-08-2010, 10:26 AM
At the moment, no everything is not fine. However, the process is underway to revamp the roster with players that will presumably fit Preki's mold. Is it not premature to shit all over every press release regarding the club until we see the rest of the plan fall into place? All indications are that the roster will be augmented with 4 new signings in the immediate future pending MLS approval. Everything that has taken place over the last few weeks has been difficult to digest as a supporter because of emotional attachments to some of the players. I also have faith in Preki's football pedigree in that unlike previous years, this squad is being put together with a purpose as opposed to random signings being cobbled together. The whinefest around here lately has been out of control. Can we not wait a few more days to see what the roster looks like and then give the squad a few games together on the pitch before passing judgement?!

very well said

Pachuco
04-08-2010, 10:26 AM
LOL nah, like community appearances, commercials and that shit. It's supposedly quite common in the MLS. It's basically like being paid under the table LOL



Gerba was an oops for sure, a big oops. Mo is unpredictable though, and now that Preki seems to have control of the clubs acquisitions, I would hope there's no more big $$ oops...




OBW? Peterson? Barrett? Ibbe?

Either way.. he needs a player up front with him when he does play... whether it's starting or as a sub.

Not a single guy you name here is a starting striker on another MLS team.

8 goals in 92 games for Peterson. Real striker that is. He isn't a striker, he's a midfielder as far as I know.

Anyhow, I don't believe for a second that Mo is brining in Dickov with the intention that he's going to be a sub. If that's the plan, then that's seriously planning to fail.

S_D
04-08-2010, 10:28 AM
Haha, the best part of the absolute clusterfuck this off season has been is that I am actually looking forward to Barrett returning! I mean, sure, he doesn't score, but he gets chances, and that's more than you can say for our current lineup. I find myself watching games (including pre-season to be fair) and never even experiencing that jolt of emotion that comes with "oh shit, he's going to score, SHOOT SHOOT SHOOT, FUCK!!!!". Instead I find myself watching just waiting to be scored on. It's kind of sad.

So, in conclusion, bring back the Barrett!


Let me guess Steve, you have seats in the south end and like catching the ball as it gets skied and misses the net by a country mile :D

TorCanSoc
04-08-2010, 10:28 AM
Not really TFC news - but nice track suit. Maybe it's the logo that attracts controversy??


The story behind Ex-MP Rahim Jaffer's drunk-driving arrest (http://www.redpatchboys.ca/news/gta/article/791882--the-story-behind-ex-mp-rahim-jaffer-s-drunk-driving-arrest?bn=1)

http://media.thestar.topscms.com/images/f7/74/8527326b4fa8b35076c491ad2acc.jpeg (http://www.redpatchboys.ca/news/gta/article/791882--the-story-behind-ex-mp-rahim-jaffer-s-drunk-driving-arrest?bn=1)Nazim Gillani, an associate of former MP Rahim Jaffer.
RENE JOHNSTON/TORONTO STAR
By Kevin Donovan Thu Apr 8 2010

Escorts, booze, fancy dining and cocaine are all part of the story behind the arrest of former Conservative MP Rahim Jaffer for drunk driving. Our inside story tells about the night it all went wrong for Jaffer, from the OPP bust in Caledon to the charges that went away.
Related:

Oh man, that's front page news on the star. I don't know anyone that wears TFC stuff, and IS NOT a supporter. Is this guy one of us or u-sector?

[NBF]
04-08-2010, 10:29 AM
SSG: Smoking hot:drinking:


DALE MITCHELL= PREKI


What the hell is Preki doing? Is he going with a 3-5-2?


Dickov


If we sign a pest, I hope we sign this pest::hump:
jIp1I5Atr3Q



By CoachGT

It's easy to write negative stuff about all of the Toronto teams right now. TFC hasn't exaclty helped themselves with the way things have gone this spring. I get a sense that Preki's approach to the team is much the same as Mike Keenan, somewhat adversarial with players - you can get everyone on the same page through dislike of the coach. But I hope that isn't the case.

The timing of many TFC actions right now leave a lot to question.

I just hope they can get to setting things right on the field. A win or two would go a long way to dispelling a lot of this negative vibe.


I have an understanding that coaches who are confrontational either have to be smart and calculating or they run a risk of getting found out for being some what stupid. A player like JDG who has far more experience than Preki might not buy into his bullshit like a player who has played his career in MLS.

Shaughno
04-08-2010, 10:36 AM
Not a single guy you name here is a starting striker on another MLS team.

8 goals in 92 games for Peterson. Real striker that is. He isn't a striker, he's a midfielder as far as I know.

Anyhow, I don't believe for a second that Mo is brining in Dickov with the intention that he's going to be a sub. If that's the plan, then that's seriously planning to fail.

I don't disagree. They definitely aren't leading scorers that's for sure. Hopefully we sign Kerry Baptiste... at least he knows how to score and should be good for a few, even if he is inconsistent.

As for Dickov, do you really think at 37 he's going to want to start the majority of games? I highly doubt that.

menefreghista
04-08-2010, 10:36 AM
Can we not wait a few more days to see what the roster looks like and then give the squad a few games together on the pitch before passing judgement?!

I'm tired of waiting a few more games, months, etc.

This has been the mantra of the Mo apologists for over 3 years now. This mentality simply isn't good enough.

What a shitty way to run a sports team. Always behind the 8-ball and always trying to catch up with everyone else.

rocker
04-08-2010, 10:42 AM
Not a single guy you name here is a starting striker on another MLS team.

The interesting thing is Preki's Chivas last year had no real strikers either. (he didn't get more than 8 goals from a striker.. that's chad barrett production).

He seems to be the kind of coach that preaches consistency at all positions and wants scoring to come throughout the squad.

CretanBull
04-08-2010, 10:43 AM
In the Leeds vs Millwall game (always a tough match up) Dickov was among the best players on the pitch for either team and he didn't look old, slow or like the game had passed him by. He's not Thierry Henry so don't be disappointed when he's not that. What he will do is draw attention to himself to give time and space to his strike partner. He's a one man wrecking crew that will disorganize an opponent's organized back line. Defenders are going to be worried about getting their feet stomped on when the ref isn't looking. Goal keepers are going to worry about taking a shot in the ribs when they extend their arms for the ball. He might do for Chad Barrett what Emile Heskey does for Wayne Rooney....and that extra bit of space, that extra second of delayed reaction from the defenders might be all Barrett needs to start finishing his chances.

S_D
04-08-2010, 10:47 AM
the MLS refs are going to love him.

gtaguy
04-08-2010, 10:55 AM
In the Leeds vs Millwall game (always a tough match up) Dickov was among the best players on the pitch for either team and he didn't look old, slow or like the game had passed him by. He's not Thierry Henry so don't be disappointed when he's not that. What he will do is draw attention to himself to give time and space to his strike partner. He's a one man wrecking crew that will disorganize an opponent's organized back line. Defenders are going to be worried about getting their feet stomped on when the ref isn't looking. Goal keepers are going to worry about taking a shot in the ribs when they extend their arms for the ball. He might do for Chad Barrett what Emile Heskey does for Wayne Rooney....and that extra bit of space, that extra second of delayed reaction from the defenders might be all Barrett needs to start finishing his chances.

at this point im willing to take anyone even this lad

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2042/2216921332_133d432b5e.jpg

Pachuco
04-08-2010, 10:59 AM
I don't disagree. They definitely aren't leading scorers that's for sure. Hopefully we sign Kerry Baptiste... at least he knows how to score and should be good for a few, even if he is inconsistent.

As for Dickov, do you really think at 37 he's going to want to start the majority of games? I highly doubt that.

Do you know if he's been starting at Leeds? I'm honestly curious.

Shaughno
04-08-2010, 11:01 AM
In the Leeds vs Millwall game (always a tough match up) Dickov was among the best players on the pitch for either team and he didn't look old, slow or like the game had passed him by. He's not Thierry Henry so don't be disappointed when he's not that. What he will do is draw attention to himself to give time and space to his strike partner. He's a one man wrecking crew that will disorganize an opponent's organized back line. Defenders are going to be worried about getting their feet stomped on when the ref isn't looking. Goal keepers are going to worry about taking a shot in the ribs when they extend their arms for the ball. He might do for Chad Barrett what Emile Heskey does for Wayne Rooney....and that extra bit of space, that extra second of delayed reaction from the defenders might be all Barrett needs to start finishing his chances.


Well fucking said.

Shaughno
04-08-2010, 11:02 AM
Do you know if he's been starting at Leeds? I'm honestly curious.


He's getting time. How much, I'm not sure you'd have to ask someone like CB ;)

CretanBull
04-08-2010, 11:24 AM
He's getting time. How much, I'm not sure you'd have to ask someone like CB ;)

He's been under contract with us for 7 games now. He was never going to play in the 1st game because he'd just signed, so realisticly we're looking at 6 games. He's played the full 90 in one of them, and played 83 mins in another. He's been used as a sub twice - playing 10 mins in one and 20 in another. In the two games that he didn't start it wasn't because he couldn't play or wasn't good enough...he was brought in because of a series of injuries to our strikers, and now those guys are starting to get healthy again. He's done well enough with the time that he's been given to make me confident that he'd be a good addition to TFC.

Shaughno
04-08-2010, 12:37 PM
He's been under contract with us for 7 games now. He was never going to play in the 1st game because he'd just signed, so realisticly we're looking at 6 games. He's played the full 90 in one of them, and played 83 mins in another. He's been used as a sub twice - playing 10 mins in one and 20 in another. In the two games that he didn't start it wasn't because he couldn't play or wasn't good enough...he was brought in because of a series of injuries to our strikers, and now those guys are starting to get healthy again. He's done well enough with the time that he's been given to make me confident that he'd be a good addition to TFC.


Cheers, thanks for the update. I'm definitely fine with us signing Dickov if everything falls into place.


Actually, another question. :lol: After watching him a few times, do you think he would be 'fit' to be a starter here, or only occasionally?

denime
04-08-2010, 12:41 PM
;966244']

I have an understanding that coaches who are confrontational either have to be smart and calculating or they run a risk of getting found out for being some what stupid. A player like JDG who has far more experience than Preki might not buy into his bullshit like a player who has played his career in MLS.

Stop :drinking:and check the facts before you post. :facepalm:

Shaughno
04-08-2010, 12:42 PM
Stop :drinking:and check the facts before you post. :facepalm:


:rofl: Ohhhh snap!


:drinking:BOOOOOOSTOOOOOOON!!!!!!!

Petor
04-08-2010, 01:08 PM
It's Dero!
http://www.torontofc.ca/news/2010/04/preki-names-new-captain

[NBF]
04-08-2010, 02:02 PM
Preki Career:

Red Star Belgrade - 3 years
Tacoma Stars(Indoor League)- 5 years
St.Louis Storm(Indoor League)- 2 years
Everton- 2 years
San Jose Grizzlies(Indoor League)- 1 year
Portsmouth- 1 year
Kansas City Wizards - 7 years
Miami Fusion - 1 year
Chivas USA- 4 years (Management)

Julian DeGuzman Career:

Olympic Marseille - 3 years
Saarbrucken - 2 years
Hannover - 3 years
Deportivo La Coruna- 3 years
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If you look at the quality of the experience that DeGuzman has as a player over Preki, its pretty obvious that DeGuzman is the more experienced player than Preki considering the quality of the teams Preki did play for in the U.K. during the early days of the EPL.

Coaching and Managing, obviously deGuzman hasn't coached a day in his life other than maybe his younger brother, but I dont consider Preki's MLS experience or skill as a player or coach as being any better than Jason Kreis as a player or manager or Mo Johnston as player or manager.

I think the advantage that Preki has had in his career has been joining Chivas USA who are under the umbrella of Chivas (C.D. Guadalajara). Scouting and coaching staff wise i'm sure that big brother had a big role. If this isn't true than why is Preki the Head Coach. Big brother thought it could replace him?

If anything Preki has done is add depth to the squad and nothing more. John Carver, could of done that if his hands werent handcuffed during his days at TFC. DeGuzman is a game changer and if this team becomes a winner it will be because DeGuzman's skill and experience is of higher quality than any one on the field or off of it.:canada:

Oldtimer
04-08-2010, 02:28 PM
I think the advantage that Preki has had in his career has been joining Chivas USA who are under the umbrella of Chivas (C.D. Guadalajara). Scouting and coaching staff wise i'm sure that big brother had a big role. If this isn't true than why is Preki the Head Coach. Big brother thought it could replace him?


Not really an advantage. Chivas forced Preki to take CDG developmental players to give them game time. Hardly what would aid in building a winning side.

drexel10
04-08-2010, 02:39 PM
;966837']Preki Career:

Red Star Belgrade - 3 years
Tacoma Stars(Indoor League)- 5 years
St.Louis Storm(Indoor League)- 2 years
Everton- 2 years
San Jose Grizzlies(Indoor League)- 1 year
Portsmouth- 1 year
Kansas City Wizards - 7 years
Miami Fusion - 1 year
Chivas USA- 4 years (Management)

Julian DeGuzman Career:

Olympic Marseille - 3 years
Saarbrucken - 2 years
Hannover - 3 years
Deportivo La Coruna- 3 years
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If you look at the quality of the experience that DeGuzman has as a player over Preki, its pretty obvious that DeGuzman is the more experienced player than Preki considering the quality of the teams Preki did play for in the U.K. during the early days of the EPL.

Coaching and Managing, obviously deGuzman hasn't coached a day in his life other than maybe his younger brother, but I dont consider Preki's MLS experience or skill as a player or coach as being any better than Jason Kreis as a player or manager or Mo Johnston as player or manager.

I think the advantage that Preki has had in his career has been joining Chivas USA who are under the umbrella of Chivas (C.D. Guadalajara). Scouting and coaching staff wise i'm sure that big brother had a big role. If this isn't true than why is Preki the Head Coach. Big brother thought it could replace him?

If anything Preki has done is add depth to the squad and nothing more. John Carver, could of done that if his hands werent handcuffed during his days at TFC. DeGuzman is a game changer and if this team becomes a winner it will be because DeGuzman's skill and experience is of higher quality than any one on the field or off of it.:canada:

Preki played in a world cup, and he scored the goal that beat Brazil in the Gold Cup, MVP of the MLS twice.

denime
04-08-2010, 03:55 PM
;966837']
If anything Preki has done is add depth to the squad and nothing more. John Carver, could of done that if his hands werent handcuffed during his days at TFC.

Thanks for checking the facts I was lazy now I know more about them. ;)

However I think you should stop :drinking:,your posts don't make any sense at all.

Preki just started,his team played 1 MLS game and you are saying he just added the depth and nothing more,what more do you expect after 1 game?

As far Carver goes,as far I know they have a same boss,difference is Preki has balls to push his system trough even if that means to move fans favorite players around.

Preki is prick and our team was in need for one long time ago.

Nuvinho
04-08-2010, 03:55 PM
is this a joke?

Philly Union sets sights on Carlos Ruiz http://bit.ly/aWwNzw (http://bit.ly/aWwNzw)

hahahahaha!!!

rocker
04-08-2010, 04:24 PM
is this a joke?

Philly Union sets sights on Carlos Ruiz http://bit.ly/aWwNzw (http://bit.ly/aWwNzw)

hahahahaha!!!

i hope they sign him!!!

CretanBull
04-08-2010, 04:24 PM
Actually, another question. :lol: After watching him a few times, do you think he would be 'fit' to be a starter here, or only occasionally?

Its hard to judge really. He didn't look beat or winded in the games where he played heavy minutes, but running isn't a big part of his game anyway. I have no idea if he's all aches and pains after a game though, or if he's ready to go another 90 mins.

I'd guess that he'd get his share of starts and come in as a sub in other games. He'd be a 'regular' player though.

CretanBull
04-08-2010, 04:27 PM
the MLS refs are going to love him.

A very real problem! He walks the line in leagues with consistant refs, I think it will be a struggle for him to first learn what he can get away with here, and then learn to deal with the wild inconsistancy here. The good news is that the MLS is fairly physical league...

Whoop
04-08-2010, 04:29 PM
I didn't realize JDG played with Olympique Marseille, well on the reserve team.

Krasno.pL.
04-08-2010, 04:29 PM
i hope they sign him!!!

Just watch... another Cunnigham year.. Hahaha Damn Curses

Nuvinho
04-08-2010, 04:44 PM
so if Philly signs Ruiz, does that mean they are out of the Emilio hunt.

ag futbol
04-08-2010, 05:37 PM
so if Philly signs Ruiz, does that mean they are out of the Emilio hunt.
Could this mean we are actually the team chasing him? I almost think this is a case where Phily floats a rumour they are chasing another striker to get Emilios name on a contract.

Carlos Ruiz was fat, out of shape, and lazy last anyone saw him. Figure he'd be finished.

Side note, here's a podcast style thing from the league...not a bad segment.
http://www.mlssoccer.com/content/daily-thursday-april-8