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icecoldbeer
03-11-2011, 03:09 PM
As per Soccer by Ives on Twitter 2 minutes ago


@soccerbyives: Getting word that some wheeling-and-dealing is going on in MLS today. TFC & Chivas USA have finalized a trade. Details coming..Any guesses?

https://twitter.com/soccerbyives/status/46300452630958080

Ageroo
03-11-2011, 03:10 PM
time to look over the Chivas roster.....lol

McBrace
03-11-2011, 03:12 PM
Andrew Boyens IS back!!!! LOL

Ageroo
03-11-2011, 03:13 PM
Andrew Boyens IS back!!!! LOL

ha ha...I was about to write that.....

Although Conrad is long in the tooth I would take him on D.......maybe Cann for Conrad.????

Ben - D.O.W.
03-11-2011, 03:13 PM
Any thoughts on who we'd be willing to part with? It's not like we have that deep a roster.

icecoldbeer
03-11-2011, 03:14 PM
@soccerbyives: Chivas USA-TFC deal not a major 1. Alan Gordon heading north. Gordon's same guy who broke Adrian Cann's nose last season. Coincidence? Haha

https://twitter.com/soccerbyives/status/46302773679099904

Detroit_TFC
03-11-2011, 03:15 PM
Alan Gordon per Ives, but for who?

Ageroo
03-11-2011, 03:15 PM
I like Gordon....

Ageroo
03-11-2011, 03:16 PM
Good depth added.....but for who? My guess is allocation.....as we really don't have a lot of bodies.

Whoop
03-11-2011, 03:16 PM
A bag of balls to Chivas...

Nuvinho
03-11-2011, 03:17 PM
Gordon broke Cann's nose last year. Winter is getting reinforcements in case Cann steps out of line again.

dantdot
03-11-2011, 03:17 PM
Guessing this is the offensive help Mariner was talking about. Hmm...

mastermixer
03-11-2011, 03:18 PM
http://fl2.shopmania.org/files/images/11511/bits-and-bites-snack-size-12-x-50g-bags~11510132.jpg

Ageroo
03-11-2011, 03:18 PM
Guessing this is the offensive help Mariner was talking about. Hmm...

His season last year wasn't spectacular, but he was a sub for the most part in LA.

scut farkus
03-11-2011, 03:18 PM
Could this be the F that Mariner was eluding to?

Ageroo
03-11-2011, 03:20 PM
Could this be the F that Mariner was eluding to?

Maybe, but I don't see him being a starter.....but he may be the only one for now, as we are thin up front of experience

McBrace
03-11-2011, 03:23 PM
From what I read, best season was in 08 with 5 goals and 7 assists in 26 games..

Ageroo
03-11-2011, 03:26 PM
From what I read, best season was in 08 with 5 goals and 7 assists in 26 games..

Other than Santos...he may be the best we have at striker for now.....

DangerRed
03-11-2011, 03:27 PM
Alan fucking Gordon?

Jesus.

Edit: let's not forget the Shitecaps took him in the expansion draft from Chivas and immediately dumped him back to them with Moreno for an int'l spot.

This is what we want as our offensive firepower?

tfcmanu
03-11-2011, 03:28 PM
6DAnte Jazic (http://www.cdchivasusa.com/player/ante-jazic)Chivas USA35CanadaLA Galaxy (MLS)

OR

19FJorge Flores (http://www.cdchivasusa.com/player/jorge-flores)Chivas USA21USAChivas USA U-19

16FAlan Gordon (http://www.cdchivasusa.com/player/alan-gordon)Chivas USA29USALA Galaxy (MLS)

For

Maicon Santos

That leaves us one more International spot for another Dutch signing.

Did Anyone say.....Ruud Van Nistelrooy DP

McBrace
03-11-2011, 03:28 PM
Alan fucking Gordon?

Jesus.

Exciting isn't it?

mastermixer
03-11-2011, 03:29 PM
How much $ does this guy make?

tfcmanu
03-11-2011, 03:30 PM
6DAnte Jazic (http://www.cdchivasusa.com/player/ante-jazic)Chivas USA35CanadaLA Galaxy (MLS)

OR

19FJorge Flores (http://www.cdchivasusa.com/player/jorge-flores)Chivas USA21USAChivas USA U-19

16FAlan Gordon (http://www.cdchivasusa.com/player/alan-gordon)Chivas USA29USALA Galaxy (MLS)

For

Maicon Santos

That leaves us one more International spot for another Dutch signing.

Did Anyone say.....Ruud Van Nistelrooy DP

Alan Gordon...All this happen so fast :o

tfcmanu
03-11-2011, 03:31 PM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Gordon_(soccer)

DangerRed
03-11-2011, 03:31 PM
How much $ does this guy make?



CHV Gordon Alan F $ 87,731.00

Ageroo
03-11-2011, 03:32 PM
How much $ does this guy make?

http://www.altiusdirectory.com/Sports/mls-salaries.php

$79,754 as far as I can see

DangerRed
03-11-2011, 03:32 PM
http://www.altiusdirectory.com/Sports/mls-salaries.php

$79,754 as far as I can see

No. This is from the horse's mouth, as it were:

http://www.mlsplayers.org/files/august_12_2010_salary_information__alphabetical.pd f

tfcmanu
03-11-2011, 03:32 PM
Alan Gordon good pick up and does'nt cost much

Nodoubtguy
03-11-2011, 03:33 PM
6DAnte Jazic (http://www.cdchivasusa.com/player/ante-jazic)Chivas USA35CanadaLA Galaxy (MLS)

OR

19FJorge Flores (http://www.cdchivasusa.com/player/jorge-flores)Chivas USA21USAChivas USA U-19

16FAlan Gordon (http://www.cdchivasusa.com/player/alan-gordon)Chivas USA29USALA Galaxy (MLS)

For

Maicon Santos



Please tell me Santos was not moved....

Ageroo
03-11-2011, 03:33 PM
No. This is from the horse's mouth, as it were:

http://www.mlsplayers.org/files/august_12_2010_salary_information__alphabetical.pd f

thanks.....couldn't remember where that was....

boban
03-11-2011, 03:44 PM
Alan fucking Gordon?

Jesus.

This is what we want as our offensive firepower?
No. This is what we have for now.
Winter and the boys are looking for a proven scorer.
I wouldn't expect anything much to happen in that regard til end of May.
Until then we plub holes how we can - Gordon as an example.

Yohan
03-11-2011, 03:51 PM
Alan Gordon is a big, physical target man striker. You all remember him from scoring against us two seasons ago for Galaxy. you know, the game where TFC shit the bed against a weak LAG squad?

basically prototype target man striker. don't expect too much out of him, but he will work his butt off

dantdot
03-11-2011, 03:57 PM
RN9vtuaqwN8

Booooo!

bgnewf
03-11-2011, 03:58 PM
Alan Gordon is a big, physical target man striker. You all remember him from scoring against us two seasons ago for Galaxy. you know, the game where TFC shit the bed against a weak LAG squad?

basically prototype target man striker. don't expect too much out of him, but he will work his butt off

Anything more than a bag of balls/allocation is too much for him.

He might fit in pretty well in a 4-3-3 giving the side a bit of a different look tactically as he works hard, has size and can hold up the ball pretty well, and he has some steel in his game.

Not a starter in my eyes, but a serviceable depth player and a good guy in the locker room by all accounts.

Yohan
03-11-2011, 04:00 PM
^I'm waiting to see if this rumour is true, and what TFC gives up to make a judgement on the trade...

bgnewf
03-11-2011, 04:02 PM
^I'm waiting to see if this rumour is true, and what TFC gives up to make a judgement on the trade...

official

http://www.torontofc.ca/news/2011/03/reds-acquire-gordon

Gordon for LaBrocca

icecoldbeer
03-11-2011, 04:03 PM
Peace Labrocca!

dantdot
03-11-2011, 04:03 PM
You gotta be kidding...wow.

mastermixer
03-11-2011, 04:03 PM
Great. The one guy that actually look like he improved under Winter is being traded.

torfchamilton
03-11-2011, 04:05 PM
labrocca was ok, didn't do much in all honesty. Not a fan of Peterson either, perhaps he is next.

noochie
03-11-2011, 04:05 PM
glut in the midfield... light up front... something had to give

mastermixer
03-11-2011, 04:05 PM
No offence to Peterson, but I do wish it was him instead.

werewolf
03-11-2011, 04:06 PM
we got hosed.

tfcmanu
03-11-2011, 04:07 PM
Please tell me Santos was not moved....

Maicon Santos was not moved... Alan Gordon for allocation money....Don't quote me on that.

pekduck
03-11-2011, 04:07 PM
No offence to Peterson, but I do wish it was him instead.

seconded

labrocca at least has relative better touch, football IQ and techniques compared to peterson

i know.. the benchmark is pretty low...

but then... who else has trade value?

Roogsy
03-11-2011, 04:07 PM
Labrocaa was redundant given that he would play the same position as JDG and once JDG returns he was extra parts.

I liked Nicky. And I hope he enjoys the West Coast! Jersey Shore fist-pump away my friend!

ren989
03-11-2011, 04:10 PM
I think the upside to this deal is what Gordon will bring off the pitch.

Yohan
03-11-2011, 04:10 PM
Labrocaa was redundant given that he would play the same position as JDG and once JDG returns he was extra parts.

I liked Nicky. And I hope he enjoys the West Coast! Jersey Shore fist-pump away my friend!
JDG plus Bouchiba at LaBrocca's position. And Sturgis can play DM as well.

I think it's a fair trade.

Ageroo
03-11-2011, 04:12 PM
Hopefully being a target man and good in the air will offer up a good change of pace when he is inserted in the lineup.

pekduck
03-11-2011, 04:12 PM
Hopefully being a target man and good in the air will offer up a good change of pace when he is inserted in the lineup.

works well with the wing plays and crosses into the box

Ageroo
03-11-2011, 04:14 PM
works well with the wing plays and crosses into the box

Something we don't have.......so decent move in my opinion. I like Labrocca, but too many people playing his position....something had to give.

Chevy
03-11-2011, 04:14 PM
Great. The one guy that actually look like he improved under Winter is being traded.

+1. He looked great in the pre-season.

pekduck
03-11-2011, 04:16 PM
Something we don't have.......so decent move in my opinion. I like Labrocca, but too many people playing his position....something had to give.

i still prefer perterson goes, and labrocca moved to wing as depth

tfcleeds
03-11-2011, 04:16 PM
Wow...agreed, LaBrocca seemed to be one of the few bright spots so far.

Canada72
03-11-2011, 04:21 PM
I will remember the 'goal' LaBrocca got against Chicago, It was more like an assist to the wind.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Gpts_ETEjw&playnext=1&list=PLA587A8D03BCCFC5E

Pinkie
03-11-2011, 04:23 PM
oh god for one second i thought we had traded away santos...but i dunno how i feel about this trade...labrocca always seemed pretty good..

werewolf
03-11-2011, 04:24 PM
I'll give Gordon a chance, career high in goals or bust.

Alixir
03-11-2011, 04:24 PM
cya LaBrocca...I will always remember the beautiful wind assited goal you scored.

rocker
03-11-2011, 04:24 PM
I will remember the 'goal' LaBrocca got against Chicago, It was more like an assist to the wind.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Gpts_ETEjw&playnext=1&list=PLA587A8D03BCCFC5E

it was the ghost of Dichio's past that pushed it in. happened right during the chant!

rocker
03-11-2011, 04:26 PM
i'm a little surprised just cuz Labrocca looked decent in Winter's system and seemed to be enjoying the style of play. but if he was surplus to Winter, then he has to go.

So we got Gordon for Marvell Wynne, eh?

Nuvinho
03-11-2011, 04:34 PM
also the emergence of Oscar Cordon made LaBrocca expendible.

Mark TFC
03-11-2011, 04:35 PM
Liked LaBrocca but we'll definately see how this pans out. Take care Nick, welcome Alan!

Cas87
03-11-2011, 04:36 PM
What are we going to get from LA for Barrett?

I think it would be funny as hell with all of their signings this off season we get Todd Dunivant or something

Jack
03-11-2011, 04:38 PM
Another forward who doesn't score...awesome.

Pigfynn
03-11-2011, 04:44 PM
Another forward who doesn't score...awesome.


And how long have we been saying this for?? It really is pathetic...

TFC must pay a large amount of money (3-6 million) for someone, ANYONE with a proven goalscoring record and they must do it NOW!

Enough already, just DP it up and find someone.

SuperTCP
03-11-2011, 04:56 PM
And how long have we been saying this for?? It really is pathetic...

TFC must pay a large amount of money (3-6 million) for someone, ANYONE with a proven goalscoring record and they must do it NOW!

Enough already, just DP it up and find someone.

agreed

SuperTCP
03-11-2011, 04:57 PM
I liked Labrocca. Should have traded Peterson instead.

pekduck
03-11-2011, 04:59 PM
And how long have we been saying this for?? It really is pathetic...

TFC must pay a large amount of money (3-6 million) for someone, ANYONE with a proven goalscoring record and they must do it NOW!

Enough already, just DP it up and find someone.

he'll just be there by himself without any service to convert...

Pigfynn
03-11-2011, 05:01 PM
he'll just be there by himself without any service to convert...

Is this sarcasm?

pekduck
03-11-2011, 05:07 PM
Is this sarcasm?

the observation of the current state of our midfield, or the lack thereof

Pigfynn
03-11-2011, 05:10 PM
In fairness to the new midfielders I will reserve judgement until after competitive games have been played.

daner90
03-11-2011, 05:10 PM
Well this is interesting news...

gmacpheetfc
03-11-2011, 05:15 PM
no to andrew ornoch then

sarsippius
03-11-2011, 05:17 PM
Gordon has strong links to LA, according (so says Grant Wahl in "The Beckham Experiment", as I recall. Wonder how he likes this deal.

J .
03-11-2011, 05:27 PM
Bench player for bench player

Stryker
03-11-2011, 05:41 PM
No doubt in my mind this is trading surplus for filler until Winter can land a DP striker.

ManUtd4ever
03-11-2011, 05:58 PM
Labrocca was a serviceable player for TFC, but he certainly wasn't a core player. It seems like a fair trade to me, basically a swap of players that have a similar pedigree in different areas of the game.

Alan Gordon will provide valuable experience and depth in an area of weakness on TFC at a very reasonable salary.

ensco
03-11-2011, 06:04 PM
Gordon has zero value. He is an expansion list, spare parts guy. Hope he sticks.

We have now officially given Wynne away for nothing.

Roogsy
03-11-2011, 06:07 PM
Gordon has zero value. He is an expansion list, spare parts guy. Hope he sticks.

We have now officially given Wynne away for nothing.


:puke:

When you put it that way...I feel like I've been kicked in the gut.

los sonadores
03-11-2011, 06:24 PM
also the emergence of Oscar Cordon made LaBrocca expendible.

Except that Cordon is just barely 18 years old and physically looks it. That said the kid looks great for the future and I'm really looking forward to his development as a footballer under Winter and de Klerk.

Hopefully in time Gordon mostly comes off the bench and this isn't the proven striker Winter has mentioned wanting. Could be a useful move. And is more 'culture change' ...although LaBrocca always looked pretty 'engaged' on the pitch.

los sonadores
03-11-2011, 06:29 PM
no to andrew ornoch then

Good point, possibly. What do people think of this?

Ornoch was in, out, and currently back in camp.

Ossington Mental Youth
03-11-2011, 06:31 PM
prob couldnt hurt, hes a canadian, plays a position we need filling (several postions i guess)

TFC07
03-11-2011, 06:42 PM
I'd rather get money/allocation and/or an international roster slot in return than Gordon.

But hopefully he plays well so we can trade him for better player (while we sign our DP forward). I wonder who was EPL forward we almost signed.

ag futbol
03-11-2011, 06:47 PM
also the emergence of Oscar Cordon made LaBrocca expendible.
I think you're on to something there. Either that, or Stinson or Zavarise are expected to cover some of the same tasks. So much for a lack of Canadian content we were all shitting our pants about.

I'm going to be very interested to see what our starting lineup is. Get the feeling none of us have a clue what Winter has in mind. Who didn't have Labrocca in their 11 up until now?

bgnewf
03-11-2011, 06:49 PM
I liked Labrocca. Should have traded Peterson instead.

Peterson is on an almost un-trade-able contract.

Soccerpro
03-11-2011, 06:55 PM
Have you guys ever watched Lebrocca play? The man never once made a forward pass the entire time he was a TFC player. Everytime he got it he would turn and pass back. When he actually made a sqaure pass I'd cheer because he didn't pass backwards.

He's a nice guy and a hard worker but absolutely useless when it came to going forward and contributing in the attacking 3rd. He never took anyone on one on one and never once passed the ball to a teammate that wasn't behind or beside him. You want to know why TFC had touble scoring? Look no futher than players like Labrocca. Good luck in the future but good riddance as well.

Roogsy
03-11-2011, 06:58 PM
Maybe that's what Winter saw as well?

That kind of style fit well with Preki but...does it produce the "entertaining football" we've been promised?

Pachuco
03-11-2011, 07:06 PM
Meh. Don't think much of Gordon, but never thought much of Labrocca either. I'll give Gordon a chance to prove he can score. Though I doubt it he'll come through.

Yohan
03-11-2011, 07:14 PM
Meh. Don't think much of Gordon, but never thought much of Labrocca either. I'll give Gordon a chance to prove he can score. Though I doubt it he'll come through.
Alan Gordon is NOT being brought to TFC to score goals. He might chip in a few, but don't expect more than 5 goals from him

parma
03-11-2011, 07:22 PM
Agreed, it was not like Labrocca was key to our attack and future...

los sonadores
03-11-2011, 07:28 PM
Ives points out that Gordon's best year was under Ruud Gullit (5 goals and 7 assist).

Labrocca will play well at Chivas sitting in front of the D in the 5 man midfield.

Damien
03-11-2011, 07:30 PM
Another forward who doesn't score...awesome.

Does it matter really?

Before we got Cunningham he could score. After we traded him for 3 pennies he could score too.

BayernTFC
03-11-2011, 09:01 PM
JDG plus Bouchiba at LaBrocca's position. And Sturgis can play DM as well.

I think it's a fair trade.
I had Labrocca targeted for a move, and showcasing him would explain some of what I saw during the last two pre-season matches. I honestly didn't think they could do it, but I'm pleasantly surprised that TFC management was able to move him. Gordon would appear to be a depth acquisition at a spot where we're currently thin. Both players cost roughly the same last season. Labrocca was certainly surplus at DM. I'd also include Gargan as an alternative who has better movement and distribution than Labrocca, is more versatile (better suited to DM than RB imho), and costs a lot less.


Have you guys ever watched Lebrocca play? The man never once made a forward pass the entire time he was a TFC player. Everytime he got it he would turn and pass back. When he actually made a sqaure pass I'd cheer because he didn't pass backwards.

He's a nice guy and a hard worker but absolutely useless when it came to going forward and contributing in the attacking 3rd. He never took anyone on one on one and never once passed the ball to a teammate that wasn't behind or beside him. You want to know why TFC had touble scoring? Look no futher than players like Labrocca.
I don't understand what some people have seen in Labrocca either, but he came as advertised. I seem to recall some Colorado fans advising, after the Wynne trade, that Labrocca was just an average hard working defensive player. They said he wasn't going to be a world beater, but he was steady and level headed (unlikely to take dumb fouls).


Alan Gordon is NOT being brought to TFC to score goals. He might chip in a few, but don't expect more than 5 goals from him
Yes, certainly not as the main source for goals. It's important to keep things in perspective.

Yohan
03-11-2011, 10:25 PM
hrm. apparenly Alan Gordon had 1 goal and 3 assists in 9 games with Chivas USA last season. not too bad, since Chivas USA last season was shambles

sashavukelich
03-11-2011, 10:29 PM
Yohan, add to that he wasn't there the entire season, he was with LA the other half.

jloome
03-11-2011, 10:38 PM
I like Alan Gordon and he has surprisingly good touch for a big guy. He's never really been given a scoring role (much like DD for most of his career) and he'll open up space in the middle for DeRo and Martina, for sure. Tactically a smart move.

Labrocca is hugely overrated, reads the game OK and is tenacious but also reads it slow, makes poor decisions when he's pressured and has trouble holding position.

I think for what we require, we got the better of it.

Artur3575
03-11-2011, 10:40 PM
Agree

jloome
03-11-2011, 10:41 PM
I don't understand what some people have seen in Labrocca either, but he came as advertised. I seem to recall some Colorado fans advising, after the Wynne trade, that Labrocca was just an average hard working defensive player. They said he wasn't going to be a world beater, but he was steady and level headed (unlikely to take dumb fouls).

Poor man's Nathan Sturgis, who is a poor man's Brad Evans.

ag futbol
03-11-2011, 10:47 PM
Have you guys ever watched Lebrocca play? The man never once made a forward pass the entire time he was a TFC player. Everytime he got it he would turn and pass back. When he actually made a sqaure pass I'd cheer because he didn't pass backwards.

He's a nice guy and a hard worker but absolutely useless when it came to going forward and contributing in the attacking 3rd. He never took anyone on one on one and never once passed the ball to a teammate that wasn't behind or beside him. You want to know why TFC had touble scoring? Look no futher than players like Labrocca. Good luck in the future but good riddance as well.
Yeah all good points, I'd say a fair number of guys on our team are suffering from this disease though.

Maybe after a season of european football my eyes are tainted but I swear I've seen the team start to build from the back and when they see openings down the field for a short pass, they hesitate and instead play it backwards.

parma
03-11-2011, 10:50 PM
Agreed..




I like Alan Gordon and he has surprisingly good touch for a big guy. He's never really been given a scoring role (much like DD for most of his career) and he'll open up space in the middle for DeRo and Martina, for sure. Tactically a smart move.

Labrocca is hugely overrated, reads the game OK and is tenacious but also reads it slow, makes poor decisions when he's pressured and has trouble holding position.

I think for what we require, we got the better of it.

BayernTFC
03-11-2011, 10:52 PM
hrm. apparenly Alan Gordon had 1 goal and 3 assists in 9 games with Chivas USA last season. not too bad, since Chivas USA last season was shambles
He started in 8 of those 9 games. For LA, Gordon started 4 games and was a substitute in 8 games with 1 goal scored. In comparison, last year TFC paid Chad Barrett $212,500 for 7 goals and 1 assist in 18 starts (23 league appearances). O'Brian White received $182,000 for 2 goals and 3 assists in 9 starts (24 league appearances). Fuad Ibrahim earned $133,000 for 1 goal and 1 assist in 3 starts (8 league appearances).


Does anyone know the length of Labrocca's contract? How about Gordon's?

BayernTFC
03-11-2011, 11:04 PM
Poor man's Nathan Sturgis
Ironically, the real deal's salary was $10K lighter last year.

los sonadores
03-12-2011, 12:53 AM
I think LaBrocca could have been a bit more effective in a more central defensive role... but then as has been pointed out more than once, we have enough guys there already. On the wing he was never going to be effective enough.

Over-all though, come what may, I'm really happy to be rid of the Preki-ball style!

polak9pete
03-12-2011, 01:59 AM
give alan gordon a chance then judge this deal who knows maybe he'll break out and score some goals like justin braun last year..as for labrocca he wasn't good here plus we got de guzman zavarise and omphroy even as better options in midfield...hopefully soolsma starts playin good too cuz so far i think he's been crap and saw no reason to sign him really

Milky
03-12-2011, 09:24 AM
I guess this all depends on Winter's philosophy. Ironically, I thought that LaBrocca looked better under Winter than he did under Preki, but I guess Aron wanted a big targetman-type player and Gordon fit the bill. I assume the hole left by by LaBrocca will be filled by Zavarise now.

poppamidnight
03-12-2011, 11:06 AM
Labrocca is hugely overrated, reads the game OK and is tenacious but also reads it slow, makes poor decisions when he's pressured and has trouble holding position.

I think for what we require, we got the better of it.

x2....

We couldh've given Labrocca away, and I wouldh've been happy just to open up a roster spot - for the hope it might have been filled by somebody.


Labrocca was redundant - might as well try something new even if it isn't a move for a "top quality" player

BeerBaron95
03-12-2011, 12:17 PM
Great. The one guy that actually look like he improved under Winter is being traded.

What preaseason have u been watching? lol


labrocca was ok, didn't do much in all honesty. Not a fan of Peterson either, perhaps he is next.

Winter ad Deklerk saw this aswell... they were not happy with the way he was playing on wednesday vs the Battery and they let him know it... was standing behind both coaches in the first half and saw how visibly upset they were wit him among thers on the pitch with their efforts. Labrocca was gettng the worst of it IMO for not moving the ball forward nd running more with it into open areas


Have you guys ever watched Lebrocca play? The man never once made a forward pass the entire time he was a TFC player. Everytime he got it he would turn and pass back. When he actually made a sqaure pass I'd cheer because he didn't pass backwards.

He's a nice guy and a hard worker but absolutely useless when it came to going forward and contributing in the attacking 3rd. He never took anyone on one on one and never once passed the ball to a teammate that wasn't behind or beside him. You want to know why TFC had touble scoring? Look no futher than players like Labrocca. Good luck in the future but good riddance as well.


absolutely correct.. read my post above about my observation of Winter and Deklerks reactions to his game vs Charleston


Labrocca was not a key piece in this system and isnt going to be missed i think.

maninb
03-14-2011, 07:59 AM
We had 5 DMs, and no depth at forward...plus he's a BIG target man...IMO a good trade....

Stouffville_RPB
03-14-2011, 08:22 AM
Wow way too many fans of Labrocca on here. I can't believe he had this many backers here.

I like the trade. We have plenty of mids and Labrocca didn't bring anything irreplaceable. Gordon brings some depth up front.

It's a trade of surplus (average midfielder) for a need (a forward).

menefreghista
03-14-2011, 08:24 AM
I don't mind getting rid of LaBrocca.

I just don't like that we've essentially turned Marvel Wynne into Gordon.

But that isn't the fault of Winter/Mariner.

Ossington Mental Youth
03-14-2011, 08:26 AM
Wynne was overrated, he was fast but had a crap touch and his passing/crossing skills left alot to be desired. I can remember several times where he'd pull down a striker because he couldnt catch him, tackle the ball from him

menefreghista
03-14-2011, 08:28 AM
Wynne might be over-rated, but he is a starter in this league.

Ossington Mental Youth
03-14-2011, 09:09 AM
so was labrocca at the time

zeelaw
03-14-2011, 09:16 AM
Labrocca sucked guys

Ossington Mental Youth
03-14-2011, 09:46 AM
nah he was average, im not sad to see him go

Fort York Redcoat
03-14-2011, 10:30 AM
So we have a big man up front. That's good. If he can hold the ball up that will give our goalscorer(s) time to shoot more. Not the biggest move I've seen for the team. Would like to see more.

Nicholas982
03-14-2011, 10:50 AM
Labrocca sucked guys

That line is REALLY missing it's comma after "sucked". <3

Technorgasm
03-14-2011, 11:14 AM
Wow way too many fans of Labrocca on here. I can't believe he had this many backers here.

I like the trade. We have plenty of mids and Labrocca didn't bring anything irreplaceable. Gordon brings some depth up front.

It's a trade of surplus (average midfielder) for a need (a forward).

This has to be one of the most logical and factual posts concerning this years roster.

+1 :flare:

Darlofletch
03-14-2011, 11:33 AM
Wow way too many fans of Labrocca on here. I can't believe he had this many backers here.

I like the trade. We have plenty of mids and Labrocca didn't bring anything irreplaceable. Gordon brings some depth up front.

It's a trade of surplus (average midfielder) for a need (a forward).

yep, labrocca? meh! gordon? probably meh as well, but a more needed meh!

TOBOR !
03-14-2011, 12:07 PM
Labrocca had decent corner / free kick delivery. Wynne had great speed and tenacity. We got goals as a result of his efforts in the opposing team's half. Plus he scored that wonder-goal against Houston (the same game as Hunter Freeman's OG, if I'm not mistaken).

Anyway, this seems to be a thread about 'not much'. We didn't give up much to get Labrocca, who in turn didn't turn out to be too much to give up for not much coming back in the shape of Alan Gordon.

If anything we've simply changed the position around.

Ossington Mental Youth
03-14-2011, 12:56 PM
^^^^^^
Nail on the head

King Jeff
03-14-2011, 02:15 PM
That line is REALLY missing it's comma after "sucked". <3

:D

Well done, sir. With the exception of "it's".

rocker
03-14-2011, 05:55 PM
Wynne had great speed and tenacity. We got goals as a result of his efforts in the opposing team's half. Plus he scored that wonder-goal against Houston (the same game as Hunter Freeman's OG, if I'm not mistaken).
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Wynne also gave up goals from weak defensive positioning and handballs in the box.

P-NUTZ
03-15-2011, 12:16 PM
wynne was a liability, labrocca unfortunately underwhelming, gordon a potentially strong addition.