Gerba Signs - Official Announcement

**Batman** · 06-23-2009, 10:00 AM

http://web.mlsnet.com/news/team_news....jsp&team=t280

Toronto FC announced Tuesday that the club has signed Canadian international forward Ali Gerba. Due to international transfer rules, Gerba will not be available to Toronto FC until the MLS transfer window opens on July 15, 2009. As per team policy, financial details were not released.

"We are very happy to get Ali in here and under contract," said manager, director of soccer Mo Johnston. "Ali is a very strong player, he's quick, he's got an eye for goal and he's someone that will help us down the stretch. We've tried to get him in here before - and he's shown a real desire to play here, so we're looking forward to getting him on the pitch with the rest of the squad."

**Fort York Redcoat** · 06-23-2009, 10:02 AM

Debut vs Houston? Man, hurry up already.

**Ageroo** · 06-23-2009, 10:03 AM

Aww yeah......GERBA!

**Parkdale** · 06-23-2009, 10:03 AM

sweet!

time for some goals!

**InTheCrowd** · 06-23-2009, 10:04 AM

Gerba!! Finally, things are going to change.

**Nodoubtguy** · 06-23-2009, 10:04 AM

Ali Gerbaye!!!

**cementhead** · 06-23-2009, 10:07 AM

Yes!Another striker and it a done deal.What took so long!LOL !

**Ageroo** · 06-23-2009, 10:10 AM

I still don't understand how transfer rules apply in this scenario......but at least it is finally done.

**TFC Cityboy** · 06-23-2009, 10:10 AM

boyakasha!!!! Ali G is in da house!

**billyfly** · 06-23-2009, 10:11 AM

I hope he proves to be as good as we hope he will be. I might even forgive that he's from Montreal if he's any good.

**Corpand** · 06-23-2009, 10:17 AM

Ye baby!

**trane** · 06-23-2009, 10:26 AM

I am glad it is done. Waiting untill July 15, is a bit of a disapointment, but there is not much that can be done about that.

**gtaguy** · 06-23-2009, 10:27 AM

Excellent news ... now we have more options with him and soon to be ready obrian white..
I wonder what Paul Winsper thinks of Ali g's conditioning..

**dclaro** · 06-23-2009, 10:33 AM

its turning into the toronto lynx reunion, dero, serioux, gerba, this team is going to have a lot of heart

**Yohan** · 06-23-2009, 10:36 AM

Originally Posted by Ageroo

I still don't understand how transfer rules apply in this scenario......but at least it is finally done.

yeah really.

just as you thought you had MLS rules figured out... not

I really hope Gerba delivers

**Lucky Strike** · 06-23-2009, 10:42 AM

Excellent, can't wait to see him in action!

**Flashman** · 06-23-2009, 10:43 AM

Originally Posted by gtaguy

Excellent news ... now we have more options with him and soon to be ready obrian white..
I wonder what Paul Winsper thinks of Ali g's conditioning..

I wonder if he is able to immediately, or in the next few days, begin working with Paul? Or is he off limits completely till the 15th? I am sure Paul would at least be giving him a workout plan he can follow at home....I wonder if Ali will even read it, or will he eat it. lol

Danny says "Eat it!"

**billyfly** · 06-23-2009, 10:44 AM

Originally Posted by dclaro

its turning into the toronto lynx reunion, dero, serioux, gerba, this team is going to have a lot of heart

We're only missing Joe Mattacchione. Joe, quit being a HS gym teacher and get back here!

**Lucky Strike** · 06-23-2009, 10:45 AM

Originally Posted by Flashman

I wonder if he is able to immediately, or in the next few days, begin working with Paul? Or is he off limits completely till the 15th? I am sure Paul would at least be giving him a workout plan he can follow at home....I wonder if Ali will even read it, lol

A few days ago, he was training with the team so I don't think that'll be a problem.

**DangerRed** · 06-23-2009, 10:45 AM

Gotta hand it to the FO and Mo on this one -- our defence was a little patchy, so they brought in Garcia.

Barrett and Vitti were taking turns effing the dog, so they brought in Ali G.

There's another spot open and I hope we see something else worth talking about in fairly short order.

Feeling good about our playoff hopes right now, and obviously can't wait to see what Ali G is capable of.

GO REDS!!!!

**Ageroo** · 06-23-2009, 10:46 AM

Originally Posted by Flashman

I wonder if he is able to immediately, or in the next few days, begin working with Paul? Or is he off limits completely till the 15th? I am sure Paul would at least be giving him a workout plan he can follow at home....I wonder if Ali will even read it, lol

As far as I know he is working out with the team....he was at the open practice was he not. I assume he has already been run through all Winsper protocol. He would have had to pass a physical before signing. So he can't be in Fred Flinstone shape....

**Lucky Strike** · 06-23-2009, 10:47 AM

Originally Posted by trane

I am glad it is done. Waiting untill July 15, is a bit of a disapointment, but there is not much that can be done about that.

Not as much as you think. Remember he's going to the Gold Cup so we'd have missed him for a while anyway. He'll be able to use those matches to get him into game shape for TFC.

**Corpand** · 06-23-2009, 10:47 AM

Ofcourse, check out TFC TV for his interview. Finally solves the mystery of the hooded man.

Plus during the little snippet of him training, he looks like a BEAST. Shows nothing of his soccer skills though. Hope he impresses.
Wonder what this means for Vitti with O'White and Gerba starting soon

**Lucky Strike** · 06-23-2009, 10:50 AM

Originally Posted by Corpand

Ofcourse, check out TFC TV for his interview. Finally solves the mystery of the hooded man.

Plus during the little snippet of him training, he looks like a BEAST. Shows nothing of his soccer skills though. Hope he impresses.
Wonder what this means for Vitti with O'White and Gerba starting soon

Provided we don't extra cap space for another move down the road, he'll stay for the rest of the year, but with limited playing time. But after that, I doubt he'd be brought back. At best, he'll be just one of many options Mo will look at.

olegunnar · 06-23-2009, 10:51 AM

Originally Posted by trane

I am glad it is done. Waiting untill July 15, is a bit of a disapointment, but there is not much that can be done about that.

It's a blessing in disguise. It'll give him more time to try and get fit

**Ossington Mental Youth** · 06-23-2009, 10:54 AM

Originally Posted by billyfly

I hope he proves to be as good as we hope he will be. I might even forgive that he's from Montreal if he's any good.

you adn me both

**Nuvinho** · 06-23-2009, 10:56 AM

We need 2 more players tho.

**brad** · 06-23-2009, 10:57 AM

Originally Posted by Lucky Strike

A few days ago, he was training with the team so I don't think that'll be a problem.

It's not a problem. A player can't play in a competitive match due to transfer restrictions. If he was attached to another club until then, they would likely have a say in the matter, but he isn't.

**Lucky Strike** · 06-23-2009, 11:00 AM

Interesting note that's kind of off-topic but not at the same time. I edited the TFC wiki to add Gerba and noticed that someone put in that our sister club is Everton (but this doesn't appear on the page itself, only when you see the coding when you click to edit the page). Weird, no? Anyone know anything?

**trane** · 06-23-2009, 11:05 AM

Originally Posted by Lucky Strike

Not as much as you think. Remember he's going to the Gold Cup so we'd have missed him for a while anyway. He'll be able to use those matches to get him into game shape for TFC.

Good point. Having him game ready will be good. We will need him on the road.

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