DeRo stumbled in Seattle, but is a great player.
As for Barrett, if I'm just so used to watching the shot of him trotting back to the midfield after missing chance after chance that I've stopped expecting more from the guy.
Any other goals between now and when he gets booted are just pure gravy.
That is not appreciation sir.
Appreciate the skills that are Barrett.
Bad Charrett...err...not that funny. The man is a gem.
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Which is why he has been so great in his redefined role as a winger. Not expected to be an out-and-out scorer, but his work rate suits it perfectly.Originally Posted by DangerRed
- Scott
“Heroism breaks its heart, and idealism its back, on the intransigence of the credulous and the mediocre, manipulated by the cynical and the corrupt.” ~Christopher Hitchens
Chad Barrett=FUCK YOU UP
that is all you need to know.
Blessed are those who walk with Chad.
M.U.F.C.U.M GAMBA OSAKA Toronto FC
If Barrett would improve his cross...he'd be a massive winger. He has speed. He has the work ethic. He has the strength.
A deadly cross and his value would grow exponentially.
couldnt have said it better myself. One of my favourite players for his work ethic, and as you touched on a move to the wing has helped. He takes far more shit then deserved imo
If Barrett and Wynne just played winger role permanently I'd be less frustrated with them than I am now.
They are perfect for that position.
Gotta agree with this. A little work on controlling the depth of his crosses and he presents a very formidable danger from the wing.
Very true (the same could be said for Wynne as well).
this whole thread kills me!!!!!
I know, its also killing me that Barrett is under-appreciated! The feeling is mutual! Thanks for the support!
The fact that Gareth Wheeler hates him, makes Barrett okay in my books!
iam gonna put Baretts name on the back of my kit....
MY MANCHESTER UNITED KIT!
M.U.F.C.U.M GAMBA OSAKA Toronto FC
Barrett is leaving Toronto? If not, then why this thread?
We need a player to leave to express appreciation?
Well in other sports boards I post in, they only have appreciation threads when a player leaves the team.
No, but keep wishing, and on the day I'll gladly sign this. $220,000 to miss the net more than 35 times in one season? Not one cross actually producing a goal?
Yeah, he's really contributing tons. Work ethic is really only valuable as a player's sole commodity in the USL or Malaysian leagues.
Welcome to the wide world of the unknown my friend...
That's probably why he scored the game winning goal to give us our first championship trophy...cause it was a USL team and Saputo really plays much better than BMO for those who work hard.
220k?I thought it was closer to 150k.
To be honest he does need to start producing. He can't have another year like this year. That or he needs his assist stats to start reflecting more production. But I will give him until next year.
I gotta check on that salary amount though...that could change things.
Funny, you mention that, because I think the two of them should be our stargin WINGERS/WINGBACKS and we play Gomes/Attakora/Serioux at the back with two DM Cronin/Sanyang. Then you organize three forwards/AM as is best suited at the front.
he's making just above 200k, with compensation220k?
To be honest he does need to start producing. He can't have another year like this year. That or he needs his assist stats to start reflecting more production. But I will give him until next year.
I gotta check on that salary amount though...that could change things.
“Years have gone by and I’ve finally learned to accept myself for who I am: a beggar for good football.
I go about the world, hand outstretched, and in the stadiums I plead: ‘A pretty move, for the love of God.’
And when good football happens, I give thanks for the miracle and I don’t give a damn which team or country performs it.”
-Eduardo Galeano
I think it's 195...right in the middle.220k?
To be honest he does need to start producing. He can't have another year like this year. That or he needs his assist stats to start reflecting more production. But I will give him until next year.
I gotta check on that salary amount though...that could change things.
that's base salary. 202k with bonuses and compensation
“Years have gone by and I’ve finally learned to accept myself for who I am: a beggar for good football.
I go about the world, hand outstretched, and in the stadiums I plead: ‘A pretty move, for the love of God.’
And when good football happens, I give thanks for the miracle and I don’t give a damn which team or country performs it.”
-Eduardo Galeano
To the Barrett Haterz
1. Go to search
2. Type in "Barrett sucks"
3. Dust off old some old thread.
4. Post your comments in there.
There, now we all are happy!
Don't think bonuses are attached to salaries unless they have already been earned.
my understanding is that bonuses and compensations are max of what a player can earn per year, but they still do count towards the cap
i could be wrong though
“Years have gone by and I’ve finally learned to accept myself for who I am: a beggar for good football.
I go about the world, hand outstretched, and in the stadiums I plead: ‘A pretty move, for the love of God.’
And when good football happens, I give thanks for the miracle and I don’t give a damn which team or country performs it.”
-Eduardo Galeano
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Yeah, only Pablo Vitti gets a total pass for being brought in as a striker, and then being repurposed as a midfielder when they realized he couldn't score consistently, but had other strengths.
Like I said - a double standard exists among many fans (not necessarily including you, jloome). Barrett has more than just work ethic - he also has good positional sense, is pretty fluid in shortpassing situations, and his crossing ability is getting better every time I see it.
I agree with you that, like Pablo Vitti, he isn't quite worth his current salary (relative to our overall payroll). But that has had nothing to do with the reception he gets from fans.
- Scott
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“Heroism breaks its heart, and idealism its back, on the intransigence of the credulous and the mediocre, manipulated by the cynical and the corrupt.” ~Christopher Hitchens
At first when i saw this thread i thought he was traded which made me happy. I guess not.
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