Reds sign Gambian defenders

**DRock** · 03-03-2009, 01:53 PM

Toronto FC announced Tuesday that they have signed defenders Emmanuel Gomez and Amadou Sanyang to MLS contracts. Gomez was acquired from Samger Football Club of the Gambian National 1st Division, while Sanyang arrives from Real de Banjul Football Club in Gambia. As per league and team policy, financial details were not announced.

"Both these players are great young talents and have a huge future ahead of them," said manager, director of soccer Mo Johnston. "Gomez is very good in the air, has very good speed and is an outstanding young centre back. Amadou has great ability as well; he's very talented and will be a great asset for many years to come. We are delighted to have them both on board."

Emmanuel Gomez
Position: Defender
Height: 6-3
Weight: 171
Birthdate: December 20, 1990
Hometown:
Nationality: Gambian
Roster Status: International

Amadou Sanyang
Position: Defender
Height: 6-0
Weight: 165
Birthdate: August 1, 1991
Hometown:
Nationality: Gambian
Roster Status: International

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**T_Mizz** · 03-03-2009, 01:55 PM

first
So that's it then huh?
Not too disappointed at the very least its soon depth, at the best its a couple rising superstars, Dichio seems to be impressed and they seem to be great athletes

**Corpand** · 03-03-2009, 01:55 PM

sweet! Young blood!

**Shakes McQueen** · 03-03-2009, 01:55 PM

Well, there are our rumoured defenders. Now to figure out if they will be any good.

It sounds promising.

- Scott

**NF-FC** · 03-03-2009, 01:56 PM

So is Gomez our new CB? if so, why didn't they just put Nana in the CB slot, this new kid is 18!

**DOMIN8R** · 03-03-2009, 01:56 PM

Wow. Inexperienced. I hope that this is not the intended new defender(s) JC spoke of.

**ThunderTundra** · 03-03-2009, 01:56 PM

no too shabby. I like that they have signed them based on potential as well. I know we need established talent, but I'm this is the sort of scouting and signing that I have been wanting to see at the club.
As always though, time will tell and we may be using hindsight to blast these two ever setting foot on our turf, but for now I will be happy

**Ageroo** · 03-03-2009, 01:57 PM

He's a pretty big kid....nice!

**Shaughno** · 03-03-2009, 01:58 PM

Both too young to be starters IMO, most likely signed for the future more than anything.

**T_Mizz** · 03-03-2009, 01:59 PM

One thing is that the 17 year old can't play for us until August 1st so does he count against the cap and roster until then?

**justin** · 03-03-2009, 01:59 PM

great to see young talent signed on. wonder if these guys will be mls ready or if they're moreso projects

**DRock** · 03-03-2009, 02:00 PM

Ya, 6,3 is a pretty good height for a CB! So does this mean we still have a senior roster spot open? Maybe we're getting an experienced CB? Doubt it, but we can hope.

**Hitcho** · 03-03-2009, 02:01 PM

Originally Posted by T_Mizz

first

KNOB

Originally Posted by T_Mizz

Not too disappointed at the very least its soon depth, at the best its a couple rising superstars, Dichio seems to be impressed and they seem to be great athletes

The rest of your post I agree with

Although I was hoping for an established CB to go straight into the starting XI alongside Serioux. 18/19 is very, very young for a CB, a position which typically requires a decent amount of experience to grow into.

**T_Mizz** · 03-03-2009, 02:04 PM

Originally Posted by Hitcho

KNOB

Yeah seen others do it before and thought i'd try it

**Shway** · 03-03-2009, 02:04 PM

Originally Posted by NF-FC

So is Gomez our new CB? if so, why didn't they just put Nana in the CB slot, this new kid is 18!

yea right these guys are not 18 nor 19 lol
african papers always get "screwed up"

**THA BUTCHA** · 03-03-2009, 02:05 PM

pfft...

I hope everybody here doesn't get ahead of themselves.

If this signing is the bolster depth at the Academy and senior squad levels then great.

If the team think that this is the solution to our obvious hole @ CB they have got to be kidding themselves.

We need a PROVEN CB not "potential with lots of upside"

I wish we had Teleby back..

**DOMIN8R** · 03-03-2009, 02:07 PM

So what might this mean to our roster limit(s) and cap space? Experts - I await your posts!

**kodiakTFC** · 03-03-2009, 02:08 PM

Originally Posted by DRock

Emmanuel Gomez
Position: Defender
Height: 6-3
Weight: 171
Birthdate: December 20, 1990
Hometown:
Nationality: Gambian
Roster Status: International

This guy is the same height as me and 30lbs lighter. I am not even a big guy, this guy must be friggen small.

**Luanda** · 03-03-2009, 02:10 PM

Originally Posted by DRock

Ya, 6,3 is a pretty good height for a CB! So does this mean we still have a senior roster spot open? Maybe we're getting an experienced CB? Doubt it, but we can hope.

One spot open but only if Hall is not signed.

**Cuz** · 03-03-2009, 02:11 PM

Fucking eh! We are grabbing up all kinds of young guys this year. I like Mo's style! We just may be the fastest team out there this year. Let's just hope they can fucking score!

**Derko** · 03-03-2009, 02:14 PM

Yes Tebily is a good player, but did not want to play in the MLS or for TFC.
Perhaps there is someone on the way, I hope!!

**Oldtimer** · 03-03-2009, 02:14 PM

I think we can now safely see that Mo is looking beyond the British Isles for talent...

**justin** · 03-03-2009, 02:14 PM

Originally Posted by kodiakTFC

This guy is the same height as me and 30lbs lighter. I am not even a big guy, this guy must be friggen small.

he's an inch taller than me but 70 pounds lighter than me, and i'm just chunky. kid needs to gain at least 30, 40 pounds

**TorontoBlades** · 03-03-2009, 02:14 PM

Originally Posted by kodiakTFC

This guy is the same height as me and 30lbs lighter. I am not even a big guy, this guy must be friggen small.

are you trying to get some man love....Andy Welsh is friggen small....you're fat, and this guy's about right

**Shway** · 03-03-2009, 02:14 PM

^ and then theres the shite bulls, fast team

we need depth on the wing !!!!!!!!!

**sully** · 03-03-2009, 02:14 PM

time will tell I guess.... in the meantime let the broken record play the we need an experienced centre back tune..

**T0R0NT0 FC** · 03-03-2009, 02:15 PM

Why are people complaining about their ages? They are on their U-20 national team etc. Most good players start when their only 16-17 in the Premier League. Maybe we scored huge with these guys!

**Yohan** · 03-03-2009, 02:15 PM

So, our back 4 looks like Wynne-Velez-Serioux-Brennan

I dunno. I was hoping for someone ready to step in. Prospects are cheap, but they dont exactly fill me with confidence right now

**trane** · 03-03-2009, 02:17 PM

This sounds very promising. I ahve been saying for some time that Africa was a place to look, particulalry some of the smaller nations. Gambia is very small. But it sound good.

**Azerban** · 03-03-2009, 02:17 PM

hey guys maybe mo is not bad

hmmmmmmm

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