If this really is Mo Johnston, then something "MASSIVE" is coming!

[Damien]

is it really mo though...



http://twitter.com/MauriceJohnston/status/12542702725

Working on something. If it comes to fruition... it will be Massive! With a capital M.

[cmonyoureds]

like maybe a new GM?
short of terry henry as a DP, i ain't buying what he's selling no more

[Krasno.pL.]

Dickov aint Massive.. LOL

[Ossington Mental Youth]

fucking dickov

[Damien]

maybe a massive sign at the gates of bmo that says "Mo's Been Fired! Rejoice!" :D

[Cashcleaner]

Anselmi: ...And I'd like for everyone here to give a warm and loud welcome for Toronto FC's newest acquisition, PAUL DICKOV!!

*crickets chirping*

[Derko]

What ever, the drama continues!!!

[denime]

Maybe he is trying to organize tifo MASIVE between east and west stands.

AL-MO he is taking your job .:D

[I_AM_CANADIAN]

It seems a bit too good-humoured overall to be Mo... but you never know.

[Eastend]

IF it is, quite unprofessional, no?

[billyfly]

All I can say is some more changes are coming.

[AL-MO]

Maybe he is trying to organize tifo MASIVE between east and west stands.

AL-MO he is taking your job .:D

HA.

Good luck with that one. He couldn't organize his way out of a cardboard box.

[bimmer]

Doesn't seem like a true account...

[bigtfcfan]

Please be Raul, Please be Raul, Please be Raul, Please be Raul

[denime]

Since when pink slip is being spelled with Capital "M"

[cmonyoureds]

All I can say is some more changes are coming.

really going out there on a limb considering the revolving door known as the dressing room the past 4 years. are we over the 100 mark for players run through the organization yet?

[TFCRegina]

TFC signs Messi? Or maybe Rooney?

Or maybe he's plotting a massive waste of cap space! Rohan Ricketts for DP...I knew it!

[sully]

Highly doubt it

[billyfly]

really going out there on a limb considering the revolving door known as the dressing room the past 4 years. are we over the 100 mark for players run through the organization yet?


Inside source. Next couple of weeks.

[bigtfcfan]

seems like its actually his account if you read some of the older posts

[Krasno.pL.]

Inside source. Next couple of weeks.

Question.. next couple of weeks..
best not be dickov?

[billyfly]

Don't know.

[TFCRegina]

Question.. next couple of weeks..
best not be dickov?

He would have to shell out transfer money up until June 1 (or one month before Dickov's contract expires), I believe if he wanted to sign Dickov. After June 1, he's allowed to talk to Dickov and sign a pre-contract which comes into effect at the expiration of Dickov's current contract (presumably the first day of the summer transfer window).

So it's unlikely it's Dickov. Especially when that isn't a 'massive' signing.

[mmmikey]

fake twitter account imo..

[druid]

It's a fake account.

Despite the fact that Mo played for Rangers and that 80% of Celtic fans still hate him, he doesn't support Rangers:

http://twitter.com/MauriceJohnston/status/12401484605

[Suds]

Inside source. Next couple of weeks.


supporters gate? :)

[billyfly]

PM me Suds.

[TFC Cityboy]

let me guess, he's "looking at a couple of players"

[billyfly]

let me guess, he's "looking at a couple of players"


After a trip to Brazil....lol

[denime]

Question.. next couple of weeks..
best not be dickov?


Dickov is coming that is not secret anymore,I just hope there will be more than Dickov.

[MFG1]

More bathrooms?,More Midfielders?,a friendly with Man U? , just give it up an go home, though this has to be BS

[Stryker]

Someone with a twitter account list his followers.
If the accounts of people close to him are following than its really him.
I'd do it but I'm too cool for twitter. :p

[king dave]

Hilarious!
This douche runs from supporters (with good reason).
He couldn't get herpes at a crack-whore-kissing contest.
KD.

[billyfly]

[quote=king dave;989101]Hilarious!
This douche runs from supporters (with good reason).


He spoke with me last year.

[Sonny Cheeba]

it's probably just a big shipment of nose candy

[JDG]

I don't think that account is legit.
Not sure if either of these are, but they look more authentic to me.
Just look at who is following them & that should tell you something:

http://twitter.com/Mo_Johnston
http://twitter.com/MoJohnstonTFC

[I_AM_CANADIAN]

Seems like someone saw this thread and advised Mo, whether it's faux Mo or real Mo, and now it's set to private or something.

[king dave]

[quote=king dave;989101]Hilarious!
This douche runs from supporters (with good reason).


He spoke with me last year.
:D
KD.

[I_AM_CANADIAN]

^ Point, but followers of the Maurice Johnston one include the Toronto Star, CTV, the Leafs, Raptors, etc. Who knows?

[Nuvinho]

maybe??


SoccerInsider (http://twitter.com/SoccerInsider)

Latest Luciano Emilio buzz: Contract talks have resumed. Trade to follow? #dcu (http://twitter.com/search?q=%23dcu)

[Damien]

Maybe its Luciano Emilio?


http://twitter.com/SoccerInsider/status/12550757358

Latest Luciano Emilio buzz: Contract talks have resumed. Trade to follow?

[Damien]

ah u beat me to it Nuvinho

[Pookie]

HA.

Good luck with that one. He couldn't organize his way out of a cardboard box.

In fairness to Mo, how big is this box?

[[NBF]]

Maurice Edu returns to TFC, because if anyone is going to be the 7th DM it better be the black dude that was dying to sleep with the bimbo from the TV.

ITS A CELEBRATION!!

[Redpunkfiddle]

Maybe its Luciano Emilio?

Hope he doesn't mind lots of running and training sessions... hope they've checked that...

[[NBF]]

L-O-L, I just remembered someone made a reference to Barrett being like "Wild Thing" from "Major League", what if Mo Johnston announces his resignation as manager and his return to the field..........:deadhorse:Hillarious

[Suds]

;989140']L-O-L, I just remembered someone made a reference to Barrett being like "Wild Thing" from "Major League", what if Mo Johnston announces his resignation as manager and his return to the field..........:deadhorse:Hillarious
hahahaha ... sadly, Mo could be our best striker :(

[MFG1]

http://www.mls-rumors.net/8087/2010/04/incoming-mexican-hugo-sanchez-interested-in-coaching-mls-club/

Mlsrumors, bringing in a Mexican coach?blahahahahahaaa!!!!

[Krasno.pL.]

http://www.mls-rumors.net/8087/2010/04/incoming-mexican-hugo-sanchez-interested-in-coaching-mls-club/

Mlsrumors, bringing in a Mexican coach?blahahahahahaaa!!!!

Toronto is not in the USA .. lol

[RPB_RED_NATION_RPB]

JDG2!

[Krasno.pL.]

Wouldnt We Have to Pay for him too...

[Suds]

Toronto is not in the USA .. lol

WHAT???

[Krasno.pL.]

WHAT???

Lmao :D:hump:

[sully]

Seems like someone saw this thread and advised Mo, whether it's faux Mo or real Mo, and now it's set to private or something.

I doubt it's legit... I read through the recent posts, said himself and Brennan were having a laugh over the Mo must go signs the other day...seems way to disparaging to be from Mo (I hope..)

[MFG1]

The rest of the world barely knows what the MLS is let alone that Toronto is not in the US. geez...

[MG42]

MoJo is going to Columbus?

http://www.astroheader.com/wp-includes/images/massive.gif

[king dave]

MoJo is going to Columbus?

http://www.astroheader.com/wp-includes/images/massive.gif
Now that is a very doable banner (with some mods).
KD.

[CretanBull]

MoJo is going to Columbus?

http://www.astroheader.com/wp-includes/images/massive.gif

Columbus isn't exactly my favourite team, but I wouldn't wish Mo on anyone.

[dupont]

http://i39.tinypic.com/whkx39.png

[T0R0NT0 FC]

OMG... This could be it!

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


Adriano http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/12/Adriano_fla2009.jpg/250px-Adriano_fla2009.jpg (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Adriano_fla2009.jpg) Personal information Full name Adriano Leite Ribeiro Date of birth February 17, 1982 (1982-02-17) (age 28) Place of birth Rio de Janeiro (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rio_de_Janeiro), Brazil (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazil) Height 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) Playing position Striker (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forward_%28association_football%29) Club information Current club Flamengo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clube_de_Regatas_do_Flamengo) Number 10 Youth career 1997–1999 Flamengo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clube_de_Regatas_do_Flamengo) Senior career* Years Team Apps† (Gls)† 2000–2001 Flamengo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clube_de_Regatas_do_Flamengo) 19 (7) 2001–2009 Internazionale (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F.C._Internazionale_Milano) 123 (48) 2002 → Fiorentina (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ACF_Fiorentina) (loan) 15 (6) 2002–2004 → Parma (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parma_F.C.) (co-ownership) 37 (23) 2008 → São Paulo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S%C3%A3o_Paulo_FC) (loan) 0 (0) 2009–2010 Flamengo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clube_de_Regatas_do_Flamengo) 30 (19) 2010– Toronto FC (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto_FC) 0 (0) National team‡ 2000– Brazil (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazil_national_football_team) 48 (27) * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of April 18, 2010.
† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of April 18, 2010

[Alarius]

Lol i call BS!!

[Alarius]

On a side note: Adriano and I were born on the same day...

[Gixmo]

^^^^ I'm hearing from several angles that the above, is plausible...

.... as in more earthquakes from adult actions

[Pachuco]

Queue Adriano to Toronto FC on MLSRUmours in 3-2-1...

[TFCRegina]

OMG... This could be it!

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


Adriano http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/12/Adriano_fla2009.jpg/250px-Adriano_fla2009.jpg (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Adriano_fla2009.jpg) Personal information Full name Adriano Leite Ribeiro Date of birth February 17, 1982 (1982-02-17) (age 28) Place of birth Rio de Janeiro (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rio_de_Janeiro), Brazil (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazil) Height 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) Playing position Striker (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forward_%28association_football%29) Club information Current club Flamengo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clube_de_Regatas_do_Flamengo) Number 10 Youth career 1997–1999 Flamengo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clube_de_Regatas_do_Flamengo) Senior career* Years Team Apps† (Gls)† 2000–2001 Flamengo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clube_de_Regatas_do_Flamengo) 19 (7) 2001–2009 Internazionale (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F.C._Internazionale_Milano) 123 (48) 2002 → Fiorentina (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ACF_Fiorentina) (loan) 15 (6) 2002–2004 → Parma (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parma_F.C.) (co-ownership) 37 (23) 2008 → São Paulo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S%C3%A3o_Paulo_FC) (loan) 0 (0) 2009–2010 Flamengo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clube_de_Regatas_do_Flamengo) 30 (19) 2010– Toronto FC (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto_FC) 0 (0) National team‡ 2000– Brazil (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazil_national_football_team) 48 (27) * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of April 18, 2010.
† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of April 18, 2010

If we sign a Flamengo player, I'm honour bound by my family to boo him every time he touches the ball.

Botafogo!!!

[Carts]

Oh Twitter...

http://www.barnsleyfc.co.uk/javaImages/b9/42/0,,10309~3359417,00.jpg

As the poet "Shaggy" once said.... IT WASN'T ME...

Carts... :)

[Pachuco]

The only Adriano TFC is getting is the little boy on the beach that sold Mo pina coladas in Brazil.

[TFCRegina]

And actually, it wouldn't surprise me if he was looking to MLS to revive his career.

Has a severe drug and alcohol problem. The guy will probably be lazy as shit and a cancer on the team.

But hey, we might as well try it...he still can probably hit the next more often than Chad Barrett even if he is coked out half the time.

[Gixmo]

LOL.. We'll see what happens..

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Xguilex made the edits, seems to follow this guy alot?

[tfcleeds]

OK, who's been fooling around with wikipedia pages:

Toronto FC
On April 14, 2010 Adriano was seen in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with his agent along with Toronto FC general manager Mo Johnston at 44º North. It appears that Toronto FC are finalizing contract details with Adriano and the MLS before announcing him as their 2nd designated player. However, due to MLS salary cap restrictions, Adriano will not be able to play for the club until the middle of the season when the cap hit is halved.

[Lennon]

I'd rather take a gamble on him then a 48 yr old Dickov ...

[I_AM_CANADIAN]

I doubt it's legit... I read through the recent posts, said himself and Brennan were having a laugh over the Mo must go signs the other day...seems way to disparaging to be from Mo (I hope..)
Same, seems way too good-humoured to actually be him.

[TFC07]

Adriano? I think there was a rumour TFC was going after him the last 2 years. Also some people on here (and bigsoccer too?) suggest that TFC should sign Adriano. I don't think Adriano would get along with Perki though.

[TFCRegina]

LOL.. We'll see what happens..

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Xguilex made the edits, seems to follow this guy alot?

My brother and I aren't surprised at all by this. His career has hit the rocks. It's very possible. The guy is in and out of the Brazil national squad. So we'll see what happens.

[tfcleeds]

My brother and I aren't surprised at all by this. His career has hit the rocks. It's very possible. The guy is in and out of the Brazil national squad. So we'll see what happens.

He just scored 11 goals in the Carioca championship, and is still in Dunga's plans for South Africa. I think Dickov is more plausible.

[TFC07]

My brother and I aren't surprised at all by this. His career has hit the rocks. It's very possible. The guy is in and out of the Brazil national squad. So we'll see what happens.

At least he is young (for a superstar/big name DP)...so I don't mind if TFC spend money on him.

[s2cazz]

OMG... This could be it!

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


Adriano http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/12/Adriano_fla2009.jpg/250px-Adriano_fla2009.jpg (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Adriano_fla2009.jpg) Personal information Full name Adriano Leite Ribeiro Date of birth February 17, 1982 (1982-02-17) (age 28) Place of birth Rio de Janeiro (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rio_de_Janeiro), Brazil (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazil) Height 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) Playing position Striker (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forward_%28association_football%29) Club information Current club Flamengo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clube_de_Regatas_do_Flamengo) Number 10 Youth career 1997–1999 Flamengo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clube_de_Regatas_do_Flamengo) Senior career* Years Team Apps† (Gls)† 2000–2001 Flamengo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clube_de_Regatas_do_Flamengo) 19 (7) 2001–2009 Internazionale (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F.C._Internazionale_Milano) 123 (48) 2002 → Fiorentina (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ACF_Fiorentina) (loan) 15 (6) 2002–2004 → Parma (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parma_F.C.) (co-ownership) 37 (23) 2008 → São Paulo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S%C3%A3o_Paulo_FC) (loan) 0 (0) 2009–2010 Flamengo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clube_de_Regatas_do_Flamengo) 30 (19) 2010– Toronto FC (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto_FC) 0 (0) National team‡ 2000– Brazil (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazil_national_football_team) 48 (27) * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of April 18, 2010.
† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of April 18, 2010
If thats true ... man... speachless... gotta be a fake....

Not going to lie... Inter fan... I have a hard on

This would get me to change my signature for sure!

[Shakes McQueen]

Man, signing Adriano would indeed be huge...

I'll believe it when I see it though. I need more than a Twitter update from an account we don't even know for sure is official, and a Wikipedia edit.

- Scott

[s2cazz]

Vieri would be better...even though he is being an ass right now... I still love him.

[Gixmo]

Well, He is on Dunga's shit list playing on a Brazilian club side. Playing in MLS does not hurt his chances of going with Dunga to SA, infact it may spurn growth if he were to be successful. The Twitter acct has a sole basis of fact is shady though.

Anyone know anyone at North 44? :)

[Shakes McQueen]

From Adriano's Wikipedia article:


On April 14, 2010 Adriano was seen in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with his agent along with Toronto FC general manager Mo Johnston at 44º North. It appears that Toronto FC are finalizing contract details with Adriano and the MLS before announcing him as their 2nd designated player. However, due to MLS salary cap restrictions, Adriano will not be able to play for the club until the middle of the season when the cap hit is halved.

Can anyone find a news story corroborating this sighting? The Wiki edit isn't sourced. If we can find real news on this, it would certainly add some weight to the evidence...

- Scott

[s2cazz]

And actually, it wouldn't surprise me if he was looking to MLS to revive his career.

Has a severe drug and alcohol problem. The guy will probably be lazy as shit and a cancer on the team.

But hey, we might as well try it...he still can probably hit the next more often than Chad Barrett even if he is coked out half the time.
The problem is he's clean... He'd score more goals if he was coked out.

[Auzzy]

OK, who's been fooling around with wikipedia pages:

Toronto FC
On April 14, 2010 Adriano was seen in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with his agent along with Toronto FC general manager Mo Johnston at 44º North. It appears that Toronto FC are finalizing contract details with Adriano and the MLS before announcing him as their 2nd designated player. However, due to MLS salary cap restrictions, Adriano will not be able to play for the club until the middle of the season when the cap hit is halved.

He he, that Wikipedia edit was done about 30 minutes ago, from IP address 99.251.82.131, which is a Rogers cable modem connection supposedly located in Toronto, according to IP geo-locator services.

Hey, can a RPB forum admin check who has been accessing the RPB forum from 99.251.82.131 in the last little while? ;)

EDIT: it wasn't me BTW, I don't have Rogers internet service. ;)

[Pachuco]

Well, He is on Dunga's shit list playing on a Brazilian club side. Playing in MLS does not hurt his chances of going with Dunga to SA, infact it may spurn growth if he were to be successful. The Twitter acct has a sole basis of fact is shady though.

Anyone know anyone at North 44? :)

Except there's no way we would bring him in until his cap count is half. By then he's either in the world cup squad or he isn't.

[TFCRegina]

He he, that Wikipedia edit was done about 30 minutes ago, from IP address 99.251.82.131, which is a Rogers cable modem connection supposedly located in Toronto, according to IP geo-locator services.

Hey, can a RPB forum admin check who has been accessing the RPB forum from 99.251.82.131 in the last little while? ;)

Why ruin our baseless speculation?

Wikipedia is not to be trusted as is...and really, you can invent all sorts of DP stories.

[KezmanCCCC]

OMG... This could be it!

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


Adriano http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/12/Adriano_fla2009.jpg/250px-Adriano_fla2009.jpg (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Adriano_fla2009.jpg) Personal information Full name Adriano Leite Ribeiro Date of birth February 17, 1982 (1982-02-17) (age 28) Place of birth Rio de Janeiro (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rio_de_Janeiro), Brazil (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazil) Height 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) Playing position Striker (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forward_%28association_football%29) Club information Current club Flamengo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clube_de_Regatas_do_Flamengo) Number 10 Youth career 1997–1999 Flamengo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clube_de_Regatas_do_Flamengo) Senior career* Years Team Apps† (Gls)† 2000–2001 Flamengo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clube_de_Regatas_do_Flamengo) 19 (7) 2001–2009 Internazionale (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F.C._Internazionale_Milano) 123 (48) 2002 → Fiorentina (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ACF_Fiorentina) (loan) 15 (6) 2002–2004 → Parma (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parma_F.C.) (co-ownership) 37 (23) 2008 → São Paulo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S%C3%A3o_Paulo_FC) (loan) 0 (0) 2009–2010 Flamengo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clube_de_Regatas_do_Flamengo) 30 (19) 2010– Toronto FC (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto_FC) 0 (0) National team‡ 2000– Brazil (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazil_national_football_team) 48 (27) * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of April 18, 2010.
† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of April 18, 2010


this is what i think about all this....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZpll4JDPGo

[T0R0NT0 FC]

But wikipedia never lies! :rolleyes:

[Suds]

He he, that Wikipedia edit was done about 30 minutes ago, from IP address 99.251.82.131, which is a Rogers cable modem connection supposedly located in Toronto, according to IP geo-locator services.

Hey, can a RPB forum admin check who has been accessing the RPB forum from 99.251.82.131 in the last little while? ;)


geezz ... you think people would know by now to mask their IP address

[Gixmo]

Except there's no way we would bring him in until his cap count is half. By then he's either in the world cup squad or he isn't.

Fair point.

[Nuvinho]

Mo would love this, he'll have a drinking buddy.

[TFCRegina]

But wikipedia never lies! :rolleyes:

Methinks you took us all for a ride.

[billyfly]

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[Auzzy]

Why ruin our baseless speculation?

Wikipedia is not to be trusted as is...and really, you can invent all sorts of DP stories.

Yeah, obviously can't be trusted, although you never know. Sometimes it's just fun to check the Wiki edit history, you can see all kinds of interesting things there. Just because it's reported on Wikipedia, also doesn't mean it HAS to be wrong. ;) In this case, it was an anonymous Wiki edit, rather than someone logged in with a Wikipedia account, so likely even less trustworthy.

[T0R0NT0 FC]

Methinks you took us all for a ride.

What? I just reported the news from a reputable site.

[T0R0NT0 FC]

What? I just reported the news from a reputable site.

And yes, I might have also been the originator of that news, of which I then referenced... but still, it's on wikipedia... it must be true!

(proud member of the Republican Party) :yum:

[TFC07]

Well, that was a fun ride. lol

[T0R0NT0 FC]

But hey, Maybe it will give Mo an idea to go get sign him now! :D And maybe head to 44 North for a delicious steak!

[TFCRegina]

Well, that was a fun ride. lol

Shows us how easy it is to create DP rumours

[billyfly]

Adriano's middle name is "milk".

[Pachuco]

And yes, I might have also been the originator of that news, of which I then referenced... but still, it's on wikipedia... it must be true!

(proud member of the Republican Party) :yum:

Is there seriously someone on this board that believes Wikipedia is something official? not getting what put you up to this in the first place.

[T0R0NT0 FC]

Well, that was a fun ride. lol


Lol, my apologies if anyone was hurt, but hey... for about 30 mins, we actually thought we had a striker that could score! And really, it is the thought that counts right? :o

[Whoop]

Adriano? I think there was a rumour TFC was going after him the last 2 years. Also some people on here (and bigsoccer too?) suggest that TFC should sign Adriano. I don't think Adriano would get along with Perki though.

Tell me about it. LOL

Adriano didn't like training.

[TFCRegina]

Removed the entry in wikipedia...wouldn't it have been great...

[tfcleeds]

Shows us how easy it is to create DP rumours

Ah well, things have gotten so demoralizing for us lately that I don't blame people for speculating on DP rumours. It was nice to think it might be possible...but alas, Dickov is more likely the real.

[Auzzy]

Lol, my apologies if anyone was hurt, but hey... for about 30 mins, we actually thought we had a striker that could score! And really, it is the thought that counts right? :o


Yeah, I was just about to say, that Wikipedia edit was done at 2:50 GMT. At 10:51 EDT, which is one minute later, came your first post mentioning Adriano. Pure coincidence, of course. ;)

Good one, made me laugh!

[TFC07]

Lol, my apologies if anyone was hurt, but hey... for about 30 mins, we actually thought we had a striker that could score! And really, it is the thought that counts right? :o

I don't think people got hurt, but there was a rumour a long time ago that TFC wanted to sign (made an offer to?) Adriano.

[T0R0NT0 FC]

Tell me about it. LOL

Adriano didn't like training.


Lol... looks like you are correct!

Flamengo

Adriano signed a one-year contract for Brazilian club Flamengo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clube_de_Regatas_do_Flamengo) on May 6, 2009, where he started his career.[20] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adriano_Leite_Ribeiro#cite_note-19) On his debut after returning to Flamengo, played on May 31, 2009, he scored a goal against Atlético Paranaense (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clube_Atl%C3%A9tico_Paranaense).[21] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adriano_Leite_Ribeiro#cite_note-20)[22] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adriano_Leite_Ribeiro#cite_note-21) On June 21, 2009 he scored his first hat-trick (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hat-trick) for Flamengo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clube_de_Regatas_do_Flamengo) in the 4-0 win over Internacional (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sport_Club_Internacional) in the Brazilian Série A.[23] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adriano_Leite_Ribeiro#cite_note-22)
On January 31, 2010 Adriano scored his second hat-trick (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hat-trick) since his return, in a thrilling match this time in the 5-3 comeback win on the Fla-Flu (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fla-Flu) derby against rivals Fluminense (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fluminense_Football_Club) in the 2010 Rio de Janeiro State League (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Campeonato_Carioca). After the match Adriano said about his teammate Vágner Love (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V%C3%A1gner_Love): "We play for each other, we're both top level players and we're chasing the same objective, to get to the World Cup".[24] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adriano_Leite_Ribeiro#cite_note-23) On April 20, 2010 Adriano was signed by Toronto FC, however due to issues with training, he decided to cancel his contract with Toronto FC and return to Flamengo

[s2cazz]

yTi9_OWBpXQ

edit: Douchebag tricked me... I'm retarded

atleast they got the melody right

[T0R0NT0 FC]

Yeah, I was just about to say, that Wikipedia edit was done at 2:50 GMT. At 10:51 EDT, which is one minute later, came your first post mentioning Adriano. Pure coincidence, of course. ;)

Good one, made me laugh!

Ya, all the "Massive" signing news, hope for one day having a decent striker, boredom and idle hands all came together to create the "perfect storm".

Oh well, 4 games done and still 0 goals from an actual striker... :yikes:

[Nuvinho]

this is too funny.....mlsdaily picked it up:


mlsdaily (http://twitter.com/mlsdaily)

On 4/20/10 Adriano was signed by Toronto FC, however due to issues with training, he decided to cancel his contract and return to Flamengo

[T0R0NT0 FC]

this is too funny.....mlsdaily picked it up:

lol... that is too funny. To bad they didn't check it 20 mins ago when we had signed him. :D

I wonder how many Sun articles will be out tomorrow about Preki's training methods? :facepalm:

[TFCRegina]

lol... that is too funny. I wonder how many Sun articles will be out tomorrow about Preki's training methods? :facepalm:

Gareth is probably following this thread right now!

[s2cazz]

That was a pretty douchebag move man...

I really got excited

[TFCRegina]

That was a pretty douchebag move man...

I really got excited

You and me both.

[T0R0NT0 FC]

That was a pretty douchebag move man...

I really got excited


Well, the originator of this thread said there is supposed to be "Massive" news, so who knows... maybe someone is coming. :o (please not Dickov...)

Lol... and the fact that mlsdaily twittered that


On 4/20/10 Adriano was signed by Toronto FC, however due to issues with training, he decided to cancel his contract and return to Flamengo. 26 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/mlsdaily/status/12556273425) via web

is pretty funny... think of how many people are going to read that. :D Even if it isn't true.

[Gixmo]

LOL, It's fun to get everyone wound up.. Plausible :P

[TFCRegina]

Well, the originator of this thread said there is supposed to be "Massive" news, so who knows... maybe someone is coming. :o (please not Dickov...)

Lol... and the fact that mlsdaily twittered that Adriano was signed but quit because of issues with the training is pretty funny... think of how many people are going to read that. :D Even if it isn't true.

Just can't wait for MLS Rumours and Co. to report it.

[Darlofletch]

http://www.redpatchboys.ca/forums/showthread.php?t=21961

Celtic/rangers friendly, maybe mo's going to steal it out from under boston's nose, have them play at bmo. Who else has the strong ties to either side to organise that sort of thing? Mo could play a half for each side. everyone would love that.

[Damien]

Well, the originator of this thread said there is supposed to be "Massive" news, so who knows... maybe someone is coming. :o

maybe you should read the first thing i wrote in the first post of this thread... kthxbye

[TFC14]

That was a pretty douchebag move man...

I really got excited

Same here man...lol good prank though it's funny to see everyone on twitter slowly digest the news.

[nascarguy]

Why ruin our baseless speculation?

Wikipedia is not to be trusted as is...and really, you can invent all sorts of DP stories.
what wikipedia is fake say it aint so......:rolleyes::rolleyes:

[Stryker]

Aside from free agents we're pretty much stuck with the shit-storm troopers we have now. Transfer window is closed till mid July.

[Kaz]

We are buying Beckhams DP Contract from LA... we are short midfielders.

[Ossington Mental Youth]

not for in league tradings (if im not mistaken)

[Stryker]

not for in league tradings (if im not mistaken)
Cool. Maybe Mo can trade Garcia for a steaming pile of dog shit. :facepalm:

[TFCRegina]

Cool. Maybe Mo can trade Garcia for a steaming pile of dog shit. :facepalm:

Then we could light it up and set it on Columbus' doorstep and hit the doorbell!:D

[Stryker]

Then we could light it up and set it on Columbus' doorstep and hit the doorbell!:D
I like the cut of your jib sailor.

[twistedchinaman]

Then we could light it up and set it on Columbus' doorstep and hit the doorbell!:D

Don't forget the paper bag!

:lol:

[nascarguy]

hey mo i do not care who you get us your ass is gone

[gtaguy]

hey mo i do not care who you get us your ass is gone



:drum::scarf::drum: cheers to that.

[Oldtimer]

It's bogus, status now says:


This person has protected their tweets.

[Auzzy]

It's probably bogus, but the fact that they've protected their tweets doesn't make it any more or less so. It just means this account also has to be following your Twitter account for you to be able to see its Twitter updates.

[Gixmo]

Interesting 'MauriceJohnston is now following you on Twitter' Reading the timeline, I can't see this guy being legit. Latest tweet is out 'wishing the lads going good luck, defined system, cannot keep them all'

[Corpand]

From what I know, nothing new is happening in the next 2 or 3 weeks.
And those who think we have Dickov signed and sealed, don't count your chickens before they hatch.

[J .]

MoJo signs himself as DP

[S_D]

From what I know, nothing new is happening in the next 2 or 3 weeks.
And those who think we have Dickov signed and sealed, don't count your chickens before they hatch.

we can only pray that this chicken is dead.

[Boondaddy]

Please be Raul, Please be Raul, Please be Raul, Please be Raul

RogersSportsnet (http://twitter.com/RogersSportsnet)

Raul to ponder future at end of La Liga season http://bit.ly/b0PrGg (http://bit.ly/b0PrGg) about 1 hour ago (http://twitter.com/RogersSportsnet/status/12646918706) via twitterfeed (http://twitterfeed.com/)

coincidence?? could it be?

[jloome]

Er, guys, read the whole thread. THe guy posting them admits they were bogus.

[Boondaddy]

i know but fun all the same....

[Moe911]

Ya right how many times has mo johnson said this.

[Brooker]

80% of Celtic fans still hate him

Not quite what I've experienced. A big number of Celtic fans I've talked to, young and old, don't remember him.

Shocking, really.

[McBrace]

Wasn't he the first player to leave Celtic for Rangers?

How can they not remember that?

[Gixmo]

I asked a firm Celtic supporter about him. He unleashed a verbal tirade that may be unborn children blush.

[Brooker]

That's the same thing I ask. Try it out for yourself. I bet every other person you ask won't know him.

[Bluenose13]

Wasn't he the first player to leave Celtic for Rangers?

How can they not remember that?It was 21 years ago, So some of the younger Celtic supporters may not remember.

[Number Ten]

It's a fake account.

Despite the fact that Mo played for Rangers and that 80% of Celtic fans still hate him, he doesn't support Rangers:

http://twitter.com/MauriceJohnston/status/12401484605

Um... that's 100%.... but yeah, gotta be fake account

[Number Ten]

Not quite what I've experienced. A big number of Celtic fans I've talked to, young and old, don't remember him.

Shocking, really.

Those weren't Celtic fans you talked to....

[billyfly]

? How did this happen? Which one of you is Mo?

Hi, Junction Moped Club.

Mo Johnston (MauriceJohnston) (http://twitter.com/MauriceJohnston?utm_source=follow&utm_campaign=twitter20080331162631&utm_medium=email&utm_content=profile) is now following your tweets on Twitter.
A little information about Mo Johnston:

[Gixmo]

Billy, Read through some of this stuff.. The tweets are odd, mentions stuff before it comes out in public etc.. Maybe it is legit? I dunno

[billyfly]

Yeah, but why would Mo wanna follow me and 4 other Moped Hooligans?

[Whoop]

Mo just added me as well even though I haven't used my Twitter account in over a year.

[billyfly]

^Something is up. Told ya. It's one of us on this board.

[Pearce321]

Mo just added me on Twitter as well... strange.....

[billyfly]

Something Massive Must Be Coming.

[Belfast_Boy]

Something Massive Must Be Coming.

he's having a big dump.

[Wagner]

added me too a few mins ago.

[lintberg]

Yep, he also just added me on Twitter.
Something very strange going on?

[Stryker]

He's gonna tweet a smart comment shortly after Carver sings his praises.
You watch.

[Auzzy]

Mo still isn't following me on Twitter. I feel so insignificant... :(

[T.O TILL I DIE]

he added me on twitter too
something smells fishyy

[TFC Via Buffalo]

Mo still isn't following me on Twitter. I feel so insignificant... :(

No, you're just like talented players all around the world. Mo will never follow you.

[JDG]

Added me this afternoon as well.

[London]

mo added me too.

WTF is up???

[Auzzy]

No, you're just like talented players all around the world. Mo will never follow you.

Crap. I guess all the other guys are signed with First Wave Social Media Marketing. No chance for me then.

[daner90]

mo added me and I am not even on twitter

[Gixmo]

Read through the timeline, and compare posting times.. Who knows what is up.

Pat, What's your URL?

[London]

Read through the timeline, and compare posting times.. Who knows what is up.

Pat, What's your URL?

same as my board name

i dont check my twitter, i just noticed the email they send you to say he added me

[Oblio2]

Mo added me this afternoon.....

My first tweet for him to read was going to be: "Mo, Quit you fucking Douche"

[Waggy]

Added me also. I highly highly doubt it's him. Comments like the following are why:

Making our Captain the second DP would actually free up cap space. Something to consider. This team is already on his shoulders...
8:41 AM Apr 24th via web


Another tough outing. But honestly folks -no one can expect a perfect performance at altitude on short rest with a questionable referee
12:10 AM Apr 19th via web


And mostly

2-0!!!!!!! I'm going to drink a Miller and Lafferty all the way to the bank.
10:02 AM Apr 18th via mobile web




EDIT

A true asset to our sport in North America and a true gentleman. Great insights daily that others miss. http://www.soccerbyives.net/
about 2 hours ago via web

[Gixmo]

Also, I'm not implying anything here However, If you are a hated hated man what is the best way to get yourself out to the people who seemingly don't want to listen to you?

[BraincloudFilms]

This fake Mo Johnston just added me on Twitter as well. Someone has a little too much time on their hands.

I think this should warrant legal action from the real Mo Johnston & MLSE, since he's already with his lawyers today anyway.

But seriously, who ever is doing this, what's the point?

[Ontario Arab]

This fake Mo Johnston just added me on Twitter as well. Someone has a little too much time on their hands.

I think this should warrant legal action from the real Mo Johnston & MLSE, since he's already with his lawyers today anyway.

But seriously, who ever is doing this, what's the point?

WHY is that ?

[BraincloudFilms]

WHY is that ?

Last night Mo told the National Post that he's going "to take legal action against" former Coach Chris Cummins.

[I_AM_CANADIAN]

People on here said he's going to sue Cummins for the things he said to The Score the other day.

[BraincloudFilms]

The Mo Johnston twitter guy is tweeting a storm:

"I've made mistakes-but some things were out of my hands. If injuries didn't happen,if JC could have stayed, if there were no bad apples..."

"For the record: I have always had the full confidence in John Carver. It's a shame the MLS restrictions caused his departure. He's Class."


seems really kooky.

[Auzzy]

That is so bizarre. I mean, if it's really Mo, why is he protecting his tweets? You think he would want maximum exposure of his drivel.

If it's Mo, who is he trying to convince with this bizarre initiative? The fans/supporters? Tom Anselmi & MLSE???


This all seems like some kind of lone-ranger guerilla social media marketing by a guy who is about to lose it. Also considering the Carver white-wash interview, and parallel tweets from Ives.

[BraincloudFilms]

A guy named Mo Johnston started a twitter account today, added hundreds of strangers, and is tweeting a storm:

"I've made mistakes-but some things were out of my hands. If injuries didn't happen,if JC could have stayed, if there were no bad apples..."

"For the record: I have always had the full confidence in John Carver. It's a shame the MLS restrictions caused his departure. He's Class."

His tweets have been coming at the same time as tweets by Soccer by Ives, and this "Mo" is re-tweeting all of Ives tweets defending Mo (quotes from John Carver).

Is this an elaborate hoax?

So strange.

[ParadymeTFC]

Wouldn't be the first time this week.

[Auzzy]

A guy named Mo Johnston started a twitter account today, added hundreds of strangers, and is tweeting a storm:

"I've made mistakes-but some things were out of my hands. If injuries didn't happen,if JC could have stayed, if there were no bad apples..."

"For the record: I have always had the full confidence in John Carver. It's a shame the MLS restrictions caused his departure. He's Class."

His tweets have been coming at the same time as tweets by Soccer by Ives, and this "Mo" is re-tweeting all of Ives tweets defending Mo (quotes from John Carver).

Is this an elaborate hoax?

So strange.

Are you sure it's a new Twitter account? Isn't it the same one this whole thread has been talking about? (E.g., http://twitter.com/MauriceJohnston )

[Stryker]

Told you so. He took the high road but I still knew he'd reference the Carver interview shortly after it was posted.

[CretanBull]

If this twitter account isn't a hoax, then Mo is a retard.

[Serb_Star]

Capital M? as in Milosevic? as in Savo Milosevic?

One can dream.

[REDPATCHGRL74]

Mo started following me yesterday on Twitter too. Too weird.

[I_AM_CANADIAN]

Capital M? as in Milosevic? as in Savo Milosevic?

One can dream.
Maybe 10 years from now... ;)

[Globetrotter]

Maybe Mo and Preki come out of retirement and win all our games by themselves?

[Derko]

What a stupid thread!!!

[J .]

Maybe Mo and Preki come out of retirement and win all our games by themselves?


At least we would have depth at the striker position