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denime
02-18-2009, 06:29 AM
Mornin'


‘Jackie Chan’ on brink of landing MLS contract with Toronto FC :rolleyes:

By Rawle Toney
National striker Gregory ‘Jackie Chan’ Richardson is set to become the first Guyanese to play in the US Major League Soccer (MLS) as he wrapped up his one week training session with the team in Miami, Florida.

Read More (http://www.stabroeknews.com/2009/sports/02/18/%E2%80%98jackie-chan%E2%80%99-on-brink-of-landing-mls-contract-with-toronto-fc/)


Boys are back in town
Gerry Dobson

With Toronto FC in Florida for more than week, most of us hadn't seen much of the team since the initial few days of camp at the beginning of the month.
A lot has happened.
The session I witnessed Tuesday as was good as anything I've seen with this team. You don't have to trust me. I watched with my pal Craig Forrest and that was his opinion. I trust it.

Read More (http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/blogs/2009/02/17/dobson_boys_are_back/)


Reds return to BMO Field
TFC to train in Toronto this week

Toronto FC returned to BMO Field on Tuesday to continue preseason training after spending last week training in Bradenton Fla. The Reds will train in Toronto for the rest of the week before returning to Florida on Friday. Coach John Carver is happy with what has been achieved so far. "I'm delighted with what we had last week," said Carver. "It's the best preseason I have had in my entire career. The atmosphere was fantastic and the work we did was great. The buzz around the place is still the same as it was on the first day we came back for preseason and hopefully it will stay like that right up to the first game."

Read More (http://toronto.fc.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090217&content_id=218254&vkey=news_t280&fext=.jsp&team=t280)



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

or in case you don't like SSG try

COED-daily-snapshot (http://coedmagazine.com/category/girls/daily-snapshot-girls-2/) it's :yum:

Bender
02-18-2009, 06:34 AM
Well before everyone goes up-in-arms wondering where the hell he is this week, kindly directed your attention to this paragraph please.


Eight players tried out with the club for one week and Richardson and an African player were asked to stay on for another week. The team returned to Canada but Richardson remained in Miami since he does not hold a Canadian visa. However, he is expected to rejoin the club when they return to Miami for their pre-season training.

Also, mornin!

Bender
02-18-2009, 06:38 AM
Today's ssg doesn't do it for me.. but the coed hot hot hot!!

rocker
02-18-2009, 07:13 AM
Jackie Chan seems positive he'll make the team!
hope he doesn't get his hopes up... we'll see...

I still wanna know how he got the nickname Jackie Chan.

Stouffville_RPB
02-18-2009, 07:53 AM
Good morning,

Now let's sign Chris Tucker!

SSG "loves to model when she's not playing volleyball or basketball...most memorable meeting was when she gave birth to her daughter". Glad to see she's got her priorities straight. She's is a pretty good sunshine girl though.

COED hottie has made it into denime's post!

scooter
02-18-2009, 07:57 AM
mornin d

Ossington Mental Youth
02-18-2009, 08:10 AM
should be interesting if he does sign, he seems pretty certain of it

daner90
02-18-2009, 08:17 AM
"The Reds did not ship out defenders Todd Dunivant, Tyrone Marshall and Julius James without a plan. We just don't know yet what it is and judging by the Cheshire grin on Carver's face, it could be a big one. It may take another week or two but something is about to happen."

Wow that is quite the quote from Dobson...intriguing but I think we all assumed that soumething was going to happen!

Good morning all

denime
02-18-2009, 08:18 AM
Good morning,

COED hottie has made it into denime's post!


Yeah,it was easy considering low standard for SUN SSG. :yikes:
Working in the Automotive industry gives me enough nightmares on the daily basis,last thing is I need is crappy SSG every morning,now I can open the link and enjoy my coffee.

Oldtimer
02-18-2009, 08:22 AM
Richardson would be a good signing, he was definitely Joe Public's best player by far in the CL matches I saw against Montreal. Creative, dangerous, with a good midfield (which we have) he could be a decent player in MLS. He wouldn't cost very much against the cap, either.

rocker
02-18-2009, 08:25 AM
i bet Richardson would accept less than 100K, that's fer sure. They could probably get him for 50-70K. he seems really keen on just making it to MLS.

ensco
02-18-2009, 08:31 AM
It's going to be a war for minutes at striker, which is the way you like it.

I wonder how long it takes before one of Barrett/Vitti/Ibbe/Chan/Dichio gets grumpy about a lack of playing time.

Anyone know whether Vitti can play outside left wing?

flatpicker
02-18-2009, 08:33 AM
Today's ssg doesn't do it for me.. but the coed hot hot hot!!


so true!

but then right below the coed was this lady (http://www.bastardly.com/its-the-aida-yespica-show-were-not-worthy-?page=0,0):

DAMN!

Good Mornin' Indeed!!!



As for Richardson... I don't really have anything to say about his skills, but I like his confidence.
Hopefully he works out nicely for the team.

akoto
02-18-2009, 08:37 AM
It's going to be a war for minutes at striker, which is the way you like it.

I wonder how long it takes before one of Barrett/Vitti/Ibbe/Chan/Dichio gets grumpy about a lack of playing time.

Anyone know whether Vitti can play outside left wing?

It's a nice dilemma to have. I'm not so sure "Chan" is a lock though. He seems optimistic which is good but other then that game against NER he hasn't done much and he hasn't scored in preseason. I guess we will see.

denime
02-18-2009, 08:37 AM
J.Carver preseason update:


http://torontofc.neulion.com/tfc/console.jsp?catid=2&id=389

Lucky Strike
02-18-2009, 08:40 AM
"The Reds did not ship out defenders Todd Dunivant, Tyrone Marshall and Julius James without a plan. We just don't know yet what it is and judging by the Cheshire grin on Carver's face, it could be a big one. It may take another week or two but something is about to happen."

Wow that is quite the quote from Dobson...intriguing but I think we all assumed that soumething was going to happen!

Good morning all

Good quote but I hate that Dobson always has one of those "mysterious" quotes in his articles, just to try and bring people back to his blog. While it's possible he heard it from someone he trusts, or that he was told outright, or has put some pieces of the puzzle together, he's been wrong too many times so I don't believe him today. He's the boy who cried wolf right now.

Marco2K
02-18-2009, 08:47 AM
http://www.page3.com/index.shtml#main-image

akoto
02-18-2009, 08:49 AM
Good quote but I was hate that Dobson always has one of those "mysterious" quotes in his articles, just to try and bring people back to his blog. While it's possible he heard it from someone he trusts, or that he was told outright, or has put some pieces of the puzzle together, he's ben wrong too many times so I don't believe him today. He's the boy who cried wolf right now.

I was just about to post this as well. You are completely right. Dobson always says something like this. Was it Dec/Jan when he said there would be a big signing to go along with Dero? I don't trust him at all.

Lucky Strike
02-18-2009, 08:50 AM
It's a nice dilemma to have. I'm not so sure "Chan" is a lock though. He seems optimistic which is good but other then that game against NER he hasn't done much and he hasn't scored in preseason. I guess we will see.

Neither am I. It's not that I want him to fail or anything, it's just that all the articles about him from this paper are horribly partisan. I guess it's kind of to be expected because this is big for them back in Guyana, but nevertheless I take those articles with a grain of salt.

I also had a Guyanese professor at university who liked to show himself off and he'd pass around these book that he'd written and always told us about these ceremonies he was going to, etc. Essentially, he liked to brag and it got tiresome after a while despite him being a nice guy. Richardson's confidence can sort of be taken the same way and while these are the only two Guyanese people I know, perhaps it's a cultural trait? Two individuals obviously aren't enough to define a whole people, however. Can anyone jump in here to confirm or refute my theory?

Anyway, I don't think Jackie Chan's chances are as good as he seems to think they are, particularly since we have a crowded midfield and the defence is clearly a higher priority. I can't speak to his ability since I haven't seen him play at all, but another midfielder is not what we need and I would be a little more concerned than before that we haven't addressed our needs at the back.

P.S. Though maybe if he does sign despite all of the above, it means he's that good that we must have him.

Chewy Unikronik
02-18-2009, 09:40 AM
SUNSHINE (http://www.torontosun.com/sunshinegirl/)

or in case you don't like SSG


How can you NOT like that! Wowzers!

Ossington Mental Youth
02-18-2009, 09:40 AM
I was just about to post this as well. You are completely right. Dobson always says something like this. Was it Dec/Jan when he said there would be a big signing to go along with Dero? I don't trust him at all.


i might be wrong but i think he could have been referring to Vitti.
Regardless i do agree hes not the greatest source for info but i do believe we have a CB coming (hopefully two)

rocker
02-18-2009, 09:46 AM
the sunshine girl had a kid? can't tell... she's pretty sweet.

ben_vw
02-18-2009, 09:47 AM
I've got some info on the Pan Pacific Championship up...

http://www.tfcconnected.com/2009/02/pan-pacific-championship-2009.html

nimamalek
02-18-2009, 09:59 AM
really? do we need another forward?

djking2
02-18-2009, 10:08 AM
Think what you'd like but Dobson's record is a whole lot better than the rumor mill on this board.

Ossington Mental Youth
02-18-2009, 10:13 AM
really? do we need another forward?

im sure he doubles as a winger and it cant hurt but youre right defense is alot more important at this moment


Think what you'd like but Dobson's record is a whole lot better than the rumor mill on this board.


HAHAHA fact

Oldtimer
02-18-2009, 10:21 AM
More on the Impact:


MONTREAL — Head coach John Limniatis said it will it be two teams with distinctly different styles of play when the Montreal Impact faces Mexico’s Club Santos Laguna during the first game of a CONCACAF Champions League quarter-final at Olympic Stadium next Wednesday.
“Their play is typical of South American teams,” Limniatis said. “Lot of ball possession, lot of short movement and short passes. They try to keep the ball as much as they can.
They’re quick, explosive.
“Our style will be more counter-attacking, trying to exploit places to attack when they have possession. We’re different and we’re hoping that will make a difference in the game.”
http://www.canada.com/Sports/Impact+face+stiff+test+against+form+Santos/1299566/story.html

Meanwhile, they have re-signed one of their key strikers:


National striker, Peter “Big Pete” Byers, will leave this week for Canada where he is expected to finalise a deal with the Montreal Impact FC that will see him playing for a second year with the USL team.

This is according to the player’s agent, Noel Egan, who told the Antigua Sun that Byers received several new offers since his Major League Soccer (MLS) plans went south, which included a club from Australia but that Impact were offering the better package.

The new opportunity, according to Egan, is for one year with an additional second year option, while the player will also be receiving a number of other perks.


The deal is reportedly significantly better than the one he received last year and is also an improvement on what he was reportedly being offered by the San Jose Earthquakes.
http://www.antiguasun.com/paper/?as=view&sun=281935077507132005&an=334935038702182009&ac=Sports

CL money, no salary cap restrictions, Saputo looks smart right now to stay out of MLS for the moment. Look for the Impact to dominate the USL next year.

rocker
02-18-2009, 10:27 AM
yep, Impact will dominate .. but just cuz they can outspend the Austin Aztex and Charleston Battery. Must be nice to be the big fish in the small pond ;)

reggie
02-18-2009, 10:29 AM
just to show you how shite our local media is
we have to get our camp news from a guyanese news paper.

Tintin
02-18-2009, 10:39 AM
just to show you how shite our local media is
we have to get our camp news from a guyanese news paper.


You are so right!

Beach_Red
02-18-2009, 10:56 AM
More on the Impact:

CL money, no salary cap restrictions, Saputo looks smart right now to stay out of MLS for the moment. Look for the Impact to dominate the USL next year.

The more the Impact get "right" the more I hate them.

Stryker
02-18-2009, 11:05 AM
How can you NOT like that! Wowzers!
:leaving:

TorontoBlades
02-18-2009, 11:24 AM
Jackie Chan seems positive he'll make the team!
hope he doesn't get his hopes up... we'll see...

I still wanna know how he got the nickname Jackie Chan.

I'm hoping it's because of his skill in the air. Maybe he'll show us a couple of bicycle kicks and win a GOTY....and not of the Ruiz variety :)

Roogsy
02-18-2009, 11:27 AM
How can you NOT like that! Wowzers!

QFT

She has that Aaliyah look to her. Very nice. Maybe a little on the thin side but that's ok. And I am not crazy about the tats.

But come on guys...considering what the Sun normally gives us...this is top shelf! LOL!

Blizzard
02-18-2009, 11:58 AM
I was just about to post this as well. You are completely right. Dobson always says something like this. Was it Dec/Jan when he said there would be a big signing to go along with Dero? I don't trust him at all.

In fairness, didn't both Ben and Nigel also say something similar?

Shway
02-18-2009, 12:05 PM
there better not be any bad comments about my 2 girls

Stryker
02-18-2009, 12:08 PM
Dobson can't seem to get any real info on his own so he just plays off the work of others and makes educated guesses. Hence the cliff hanger style writing.
The writings of Kristen Jack of the Score however I will take as scripture until he is proven wrong.

Chewy Unikronik
02-18-2009, 12:08 PM
How can you NOT like that! Wowzers!

:leaving:
Oh, my bad... She's not blonde with an oversized chest. What possibly could I have been thinking!!!

Stryker
02-18-2009, 12:20 PM
Oh, my bad... She's not blonde with an oversized chest. What possibly could I have been thinking!!!

Neither is my spanish wife.
Tats, piercings and nails reminiscent of those found on your typical bird of prey all scream trash IMO.

Bender
02-18-2009, 12:29 PM
How can you NOT like that! Wowzers!

sarcasm or :drinking: ?

:D

Broadview
02-18-2009, 12:35 PM
RE: The glut of strikers. Is it possible Mo could be stocking up on forwards in order to swing a deal later? Teams are always screaming for forwards (and defenders too, I know).

Chewy Unikronik
02-18-2009, 01:03 PM
Neither is my spanish wife.
Tats, piercings and nails reminiscent of those found on your typical bird of prey all scream trash IMO.
True enough, but she's not a dog like many of the others we've been exposed to recently...

She's still young, I'm sure she'll grow out of it...:p

ensco
02-18-2009, 02:01 PM
Guyana is a hotbed of great names!

Check out who "Jackie Chan" played beside a couple of years ago...Nigel "Powers" Codrington

http://www.stabroeknews.com/2007/news/02/21/annual-mayors-cup-football-tournament-2/

They all have "call names" a la Brazil....

http://www.kaieteurnews.com/2008/06/20/golden-jaguars-team-profiles-continued/

jloome
02-18-2009, 05:30 PM
RE: The glut of strikers. Is it possible Mo could be stocking up on forwards in order to swing a deal later? Teams are always screaming for forwards (and defenders too, I know).

Dallas needs another striker and has been trying to get one in for a couple of months (although they signed the Mexican kid, right?). So maybe they're going to get Richardson or White for Serioux. Can't see it being the latter, former isn't under contract yet. But stranger things have happened.

rocker
02-18-2009, 06:35 PM
Did anyone notice the Pan Am Games sites report was released today? I was always thinkin that maybe MLSE would wait to see if they could get stadium expansion $$$$ from this. But according to what i've read, the soccer will be played in Hamilton at the new McMaster stadium and in Burlington at some park. Looks like BMO will not be involved.

Ossington Mental Youth
02-18-2009, 08:18 PM
Jloome-
Youre thinking of Houston (although both Dallas and Houston are lacking strikers)

wzhxvy
02-18-2009, 08:27 PM
I like this Jackie Chan guy...wants to make his family and country proud...nothing wrong with that....hope he does well...good for him.

BakaGaijin
02-18-2009, 09:02 PM
I've got some info on the Pan Pacific Championship up...

http://www.tfcconnected.com/2009/02/pan-pacific-championship-2009.html


Hmmm....this is on live on Fox Sports World Canada right now....

James17930
02-18-2009, 09:05 PM
Dobson can't seem to get any real info on his own so he just plays off the work of others and makes educated guesses. Hence the cliff hanger style writing.
The writings of Kristen Jack of the Score however I will take as scripture until he is proven wrong.

If I'm not mistaken, Kristen Jack is a woman.

Roogsy
02-18-2009, 09:06 PM
LOL! Are you seriuos?

Super Cereal
02-18-2009, 10:10 PM
I like this Jackie Chan guy...wants to make his family and country proud...nothing wrong with that....hope he does well...good for him.

Agreed. He really wants it, gotta respect that. Hope he earns it!

boban
02-18-2009, 10:39 PM
Did anyone notice the Pan Am Games sites report was released today? I was always thinkin that maybe MLSE would wait to see if they could get stadium expansion $$$$ from this. But according to what i've read, the soccer will be played in Hamilton at the new McMaster stadium and in Burlington at some park. Looks like BMO will not be involved.
I heard somewhere that the big stadium project is a new football field for the Ti-Cats after the games are done.
Not sure where that leaves Rogers and $$$ for a potential stadium for the Bills in TO.

RealG-TFC
02-18-2009, 11:09 PM
I heard somewhere that the big stadium project is a new football field for the Ti-Cats after the games are done.
Not sure where that leaves Rogers and $$$ for a potential stadium for the Bills in TO.

If I'm not mistaken, the Skydome will be left intact and the PanAm bid will only pay for a 15,000 seat stadium. The city (Hamilton) is wiling to pay for 15,000 seats more bringing the total of 30,000 seats.

boban
02-18-2009, 11:13 PM
If I'm not mistaken, the Skydome will be left intact and the PanAm bid will only pay for a 15,000 seat stadium. The city (Hamilton) is wiling to pay for 15,000 seats more bringing the total of 30,000 seats.
I meant Rogers the company, not the stadium.