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Damien
02-02-2013, 03:06 PM
Wouldn't be surprised as he spent time with Payne in DC...

Thoughts?

@BobbyBrizzo Hearing that Hassli to #FCD (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23FCD&src=hash) is indeed to free up the space for Freddy Adu. #TFC (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23TFC&src=hash) #FreddyAdu4TFC (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23FreddyAdu4TFC&src=hash)
https://twitter.com/BobbyBrizzo/status/297778831962542080

Gazza
02-02-2013, 03:11 PM
i think i'm going to throw up.

ArmenJBX
02-02-2013, 03:13 PM
I can confirm that Bobby believes Freddy Adu will sign for Toronto FC.

Damien
02-02-2013, 03:17 PM
I can confirm that Bobby believes Freddy Adu will sign for Toronto FC.

lol that may be true... but you can't deny the link between Payne and Adu.

DOMIN8R
02-02-2013, 03:25 PM
He`s too unreliable. He would have to come at a significant discount for this acquisition to make sense. Much less than his present $500K salary - me hopes. He`s been linked to Blackburn as well.

Abou Sky
02-02-2013, 03:26 PM
I know a lot of people are saying 'OMG not Freddy Adu' BUT what if he cost us $200 or $250k and no DP slot? Would he be worth that?

IMO yes, he is very good, and I think it is time we start to realize and understand that we are not going to be the team to get Frank Lampard or Falcao.

Adu is 23 and is worth something long term.

PopePouri
02-02-2013, 03:47 PM
Sure. Depending on the price though.

Abou Sky
02-02-2013, 03:56 PM
That is the point though Pope, everything has a price.

We have something like $1.7m tied up in:

Frings $350
Hassli $350
DK $350
Ecks $3xx?
Odea $330?

Even if KP has us up over $4m total cap space that is a huge chunk. If we can see our way out of the 3 DP contracts and have 5-7 solid players for the $1.05m we are likely better off IMO

ArmenJBX
02-02-2013, 04:10 PM
Toronto FC will also be signing the much talked of Al Ocation soon.

Carts
02-02-2013, 04:26 PM
Toronto FC will also be signing the much talked of Al Ocation soon.

Its about time! We have traded for 'Al Ocation' a bunch of times - and I have yet to see him on the pitch...

Cashcleaner
02-02-2013, 04:33 PM
As Pope and sky said, it all depends on the price. If we can pick him up cheap, why not? The guy is young but still has a good deal of experience. Yeah, he never panned out as the next superstar people were hyping him out to be, but I think he could work out well for us. But again, if we're talking about the right price.

Yohan
02-02-2013, 04:51 PM
As Pope and sky said, it all depends on the price. If we can pick him up cheap, why not? The guy is young but still has a good deal of experience. Yeah, he never panned out as the next superstar people were hyping him out to be, but I think he could work out well for us. But again, if we're talking about the right price.
Despite his 5 goal 1 assist performance last season, Adu is junk. Takes up DP, or something close to it. Bitches a lot, doesn't track back. Talented, but has a bit of attitude problem. There is a reason why he's been a drifter for so long. No thanks

prizby
02-02-2013, 05:04 PM
I know a lot of people are saying 'OMG not Freddy Adu' BUT what if he cost us $200 or $250k and no DP slot? Would he be worth that?

IMO yes, he is very good, and I think it is time we start to realize and understand that we are not going to be the team to get Frank Lampard or Falcao.

Adu is 23 and is worth something long term.

Adu refused to re-negotiate his contract with Philadelphia; why would he with Toronto?

Fort York Redcoat
02-02-2013, 05:13 PM
Ageless Adu. I've never been wowed by him but if he helps us...

[NBF]
02-02-2013, 05:20 PM
Freddy Adu is a cross between Robbie Rogers and Joao Plata. It don't hurt having him on the roster considering that there isnt that many left wingers of his "skill level" in MLS. The drawbacks though are that he's a whimp, and has developed a Napoleon syndrome thanks to the U.S. media.

*If Adu does sign with TFC, I will suggest carrying a mouth cleanser for the times you hear "The Next American Pele" in the media*

http://sleepless.blogs.com/photos/uncategorized/2007/06/04/orbit.jpeg

Ajax TFC
02-02-2013, 05:23 PM
I'm not sure why people are discussing this like it's a legit rumor...

Oldtimer
02-02-2013, 05:48 PM
It's not, the original was a joke.

Abou Sky
02-02-2013, 06:33 PM
I'm not sure why people are discussing this like it's a legit rumor...

To me it isn't about Adu but about general idea that 'guy a is good, guy b is bad'

Everything needs context.

DOMIN8R
02-02-2013, 07:40 PM
Adu refused to re-negotiate his contract with Philadelphia; why would he with Toronto?

He doesn't have too. Let's pretend, for a minute, that this rumour has legs. Grumblings in Philly suggest that Adu is not the flavour of the month for many reasons mentioned in this thread. We, and we can assume other teams as well, are well versed on carrying salaries for former players who go on to play on other teams. TFC has done so. Perhaps, Philly is looking to do the same. At least, it's on option.

ArmenJBX
02-02-2013, 07:56 PM
Geez, guys...it was a joke. He's kidding. It's not a real rumour LOL. :D

DOMIN8R
02-02-2013, 08:25 PM
But if it was.......g:D:hide:

ArmenJBX
02-02-2013, 10:56 PM
Guys...

Now, let's not get ahead of ourselves...but this rumour, which started as a joke by Bobby, might actually ​have some legs.

Ajax TFC
02-02-2013, 10:59 PM
Guys...

Now, let's not get ahead of ourselves...but this rumour, which started as a joke by Bobby, might actually ​have some legs.
you mean Payne read Bobby's twitter and got an idea?

ArmenJBX
02-02-2013, 10:59 PM
Or Bobby got incredibly, incredibly lucky LOL.

We'll just have to wait and see. Payne and Adu have a good relationship from way back when.

Oldtimer
02-02-2013, 11:27 PM
OK guys, we have a place for rumour discussions. Rumours go in this thread:

http://redpatchboys.ca/forums/showthread.php?33161-TFC-2012-2013-off-season-general-player-moves-speculation-etc/page41

Please continue in there (there has already been discussion of Adu in there).
A "news" thread should be started when we have some credible news reports, not someone's joke twitterfeed, or rumours that something might have legs, but "let's not get ahead of ourselves, etc."