arbogast
07-18-2008, 08:15 AM
TFC's miserable away record could scuttle playoff hopes
MORGAN CAMPBELL
SPORTS REPORTER
It took Toronto FC half a season to come full circle.
In February they were a young franchise searching for offence and an identity when they traded all-star Ronnie O'Brien to San Jose.
http://www.thestar.com/Sports/Soccer/article/462622
Agent plays down Dickov Pool deal
POOL remain in pole position to complete the signing of Paul Dickov, despite statements by the player's agent.
First Artist Sports, who represent the 35-year-old, issued a statement saying: "Contrary to reports in the press that Paul has joined Blackpool, that we believe came direct from the club, First Artist can confirm that this is not the case.
http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/blackpool-football-club/Agent-plays-down-Dickov-Pool.4302198.jp
TFC's Wynne and Edu bound for Beijing
Globe and Mail Update
July 17, 2008 at 1:51 PM EDT
Toronto FC midfielder Maurice Edu and defender Marvell Wynne have been named to the U.S. men's Olympic team roster for the upcoming games in Beijing.
The United States will begin training on Sunday, July 20, in Palo Alto, California before departing to Hong Kong on Thursday, June 25 for the ING Cup. In Hong Kong, the team will face two Olympic team opponents in the Ivory Coast and Cameroon. Edu and Wynne are expected to meet up with the National team after their commitments with Toronto FC.
http://www.globesports.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080717.wolymtfc17/GSStory/GlobeSportsSoccer/home
Field of gripes
DEAN MCNULTY (dean.mcnulty@sunmedia.ca), SUN MEDIA
Toronto FC coach John Carver is sick and tired of players using his club's Field Turf as a reason for either leaving or not signing with the Major League Soccer side. Two players in particular -- midfielder Ronnie O'Brien, who sought a trade after last season, and striker Darren Huckerby, who cited BMO Field as the reason he didn't want to play in Toronto -- came under fire from Carver yesterday.
http://www.torontosun.com/Sports/OtherSports/2008/07/18/6192231-sun.html
CITY NEWS: DICKOV 'IN TALKS' ON WALKERS RETURN
Former Leicester City striker Paul Dickov has spoken to the club about a possible return, according to his agents.
http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/displayNode.jsp?nodeId=132385&command=displayContent&sourceNode=132378&contentPK=21109606&folderPk=77460&pNodeId=132401
SUNSHINE (http://www.torontosun.com/SUNshineGirl/home.html)
MORGAN CAMPBELL
SPORTS REPORTER
It took Toronto FC half a season to come full circle.
In February they were a young franchise searching for offence and an identity when they traded all-star Ronnie O'Brien to San Jose.
http://www.thestar.com/Sports/Soccer/article/462622
Agent plays down Dickov Pool deal
POOL remain in pole position to complete the signing of Paul Dickov, despite statements by the player's agent.
First Artist Sports, who represent the 35-year-old, issued a statement saying: "Contrary to reports in the press that Paul has joined Blackpool, that we believe came direct from the club, First Artist can confirm that this is not the case.
http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/blackpool-football-club/Agent-plays-down-Dickov-Pool.4302198.jp
TFC's Wynne and Edu bound for Beijing
Globe and Mail Update
July 17, 2008 at 1:51 PM EDT
Toronto FC midfielder Maurice Edu and defender Marvell Wynne have been named to the U.S. men's Olympic team roster for the upcoming games in Beijing.
The United States will begin training on Sunday, July 20, in Palo Alto, California before departing to Hong Kong on Thursday, June 25 for the ING Cup. In Hong Kong, the team will face two Olympic team opponents in the Ivory Coast and Cameroon. Edu and Wynne are expected to meet up with the National team after their commitments with Toronto FC.
http://www.globesports.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080717.wolymtfc17/GSStory/GlobeSportsSoccer/home
Field of gripes
DEAN MCNULTY (dean.mcnulty@sunmedia.ca), SUN MEDIA
Toronto FC coach John Carver is sick and tired of players using his club's Field Turf as a reason for either leaving or not signing with the Major League Soccer side. Two players in particular -- midfielder Ronnie O'Brien, who sought a trade after last season, and striker Darren Huckerby, who cited BMO Field as the reason he didn't want to play in Toronto -- came under fire from Carver yesterday.
http://www.torontosun.com/Sports/OtherSports/2008/07/18/6192231-sun.html
CITY NEWS: DICKOV 'IN TALKS' ON WALKERS RETURN
Former Leicester City striker Paul Dickov has spoken to the club about a possible return, according to his agents.
http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/displayNode.jsp?nodeId=132385&command=displayContent&sourceNode=132378&contentPK=21109606&folderPk=77460&pNodeId=132401
SUNSHINE (http://www.torontosun.com/SUNshineGirl/home.html)