They don't - also we have had guys out for way longer then most teams deal with.Quote:
Originally Posted by stevep
The bigger factor is most team's in this league have at least 3 MLS quality CB's. That way a team who suffers injuries to their top 2 CB's can make do until one of those 2 gets back.
We thought we had a decent #3 in Hagglund or Zavs or VDW. VDW has been injured while Zavs & Hagglund have regressed.
Damn that Snowbirds FC.
Moor isn’t even MLS starting calibre anymore, him and Mavinga will not turn this team around. Injuries literally are just an excuse, last year our B-team could still dominate.
Bono seems to be clowning every game too. I don’t know how any professional team can switch off like TFC did on the first goal, on a free kick within 25 yards. That comes down to coaching and expectations. Forget the spill, Bono made a huge judgement error backing up to his goal line instead of attacking that ball in the air which was very catchable, at worse he could have made it harder to score being right in front of the guy. Giovinco can't hit the net anymore. Only positive this year is Osorio, the rest of the carry-over team and staff has regressed.
im just overall confused what is going on anymore....
It seems like they don't want to be out on the field, Vanney looks defeated in his interviews.
Tough final stretch to the season...
No matter how good your training staff is, no one can prevent injuries or a gruelling schedule. These are things that are beyond anyone’s control. Neither Bez nor Vannry or any of the coaching staff could control any of the factors that plague our team.Quote:
Originally Posted by SirBobSaget
Our academy is also nowhere near as good as we think to offset the wages lost in injuries.
He seems like he smoked a bit too much before every game. Contract extension has him lazy.Quote:
Originally Posted by nonc
Yup, agree completely. Look at those 5 players, versus who should be in their place, and there you have it. That's the difference. No amount of games ahead is going to change our ways, except better players. People keep expecting different results, with this same line up, and its not going to happen until we are fielding our starters.Quote:
Originally Posted by shwade
Everyones defence is better than ours, because of injuries.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gringo Starr
We got problems, lot's of them, BUT is it time to reevaluate our Canadian content as well?
People can say its not Vanney's fault, perhaps with some justification, but the truth is in any other league in the world a team goes on a losing streak like this, the manager is gone. Ask Mourinho or Rannieri. We should also keep in mind this is Vanneys first coaching job. Which begs the question, was last year genius or beginners luck?
Whatever happens he has to start taking some of the blame instead of constantly pointing to outside circumstances. He is the one who sets up the team to play and sends them onto the field of play. Some of the early goals has to reflect on his prep or lack of it
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Originally Posted by General Woolfe
Agree with a lot of this, but we were a good team for a couple years, plus the champions league this year. Not dynasty, but far from a one off.
The first bold part I think is entirely on the players though, not the coach. That being that they are just not good enough, that's all. You can prepare them all you want, but they just do not have the talent, skill, technical ability, awareness or call it anything, but it's not up to this level. You can't make them what they're not, thats the problem.
These two you mention, man, they are dreadful. I have mentioned this for two years, that they don't know what they are doing, and voila! Even with a good partner, they may be less obvious, but they will make mistakes, sometimes subtle, and it will cost us goals at both ends of the field.
Unfortunately it’s difficult to drop Hagglund right now since he’s quite possibly our best goal threat. I also think with the right partner he offers something due to his prowess in the air. However when it comes to playing the ball on the floor or his marking and positioning, I agree both players are dreadfulQuote:
Originally Posted by TMAN80
which part.lolQuote:
Originally Posted by James17930
vdW didn't even play in the game, so ... just wondering why you mentioned him specifically.Quote:
Originally Posted by reggie
pretty much this! We had a very short off season after winning the MLS cup mid December, we were then back at in the CL mid-February, had a shit ton of travel and games very early on, which took it's toll on the roster with injuries! Our back up's have proved they are no-where near good enough, Hagglund and Zavaleta in particular cannot play together at the backQuote:
Originally Posted by noimpactinmtl
This team has been unable to create a starting defender either through the draft or the academy.
That's a problem.
I just got back from Vacation and happened to be at this game with my son and 6 other TFC fans that I could see in the away section. It was pretty clear that the team misses Vasquez's playmaking as nobody else seems to be able to unlock the Orlando D. Hopefully the injury bug will be under control by August and they won't be too far out of the playoff race to make a run. But a CC win is a requirement.