http://www.imscouting.com/global-new...ronto-FC/4805/
never heard of him but nice to hear someones coming in for a trial.
wonder what happened to those africans we heard about last year
Ilia Javorijian to under go trial at TFC
http://www.imscouting.com/global-new...ronto-FC/4805/
never heard of him but nice to hear someones coming in for a trial.
wonder what happened to those africans we heard about last year
Word had it they didn't impress... and well, when you break someone's jaw, that's a bit of an 'x' against you too
Sounds like another Dichio. Dichio did really well here, but needs that compliment around him. I hate saying it, but when Cunny first came here, Dichio and him were great together and had many chances. Too bad cunny didn't bury any of them.Mostly useful inside the box, as he is heavy and limited in his movement. He is a bit clumsy but a fairly good finisher in front of goal. He still hasn't proved that he can handle the pressure of playing for a big side."
Last edited by torfchamilton; 01-07-2010 at 10:27 AM.
i think thats where OBW will shine, he showed a ton of promise last year, also it looks as if this guy doesnt have any probs putting it in the net
well heavy + clumsy is really GerbaOriginally Posted by torfchamilton
dichio is heavy + slow runner but not clumsy with his first touches and turn speed to create quick opening and spaces
Gerba's first touch will see the ball bounce off at least a foot and by the time he turns around there won't be a space left
my opinion
he looks like Dichio too
From what I see he is 1 m 77 cm tall, that is hardly a prototypical target man.
Hmm, interesting. Though it's difficult to judge from one article, the two Tel Aviv clubs he is/has played for are fairly big in Israel aren't they? And that Maccabi was willing to fork out $515K for him is a good sign. I wonder what dollars they are referring to though. I would imagine USD.
It depends on what they mean by "clumsy". A clumsy touch and him looking clumsy when he runs are two very different things. The first would be a concern, the second not at all. Who would care if he lurched around like a zombie if he scored goals?
I wonder why he's considered a disappointment if he's scored 4 goals in 10 games... And how does the Israeli league compare to MLS?
Lots of questions but good to hear that Mo's looking at guys. Well, we knew he would be but it's nice to actually hear about it.
^ i fear the article meant the first one, since they don't want to renew him and he doesn't want to play for other sides in the same league... 4 goals in 10 games is not telling much... may be he misses chances like cunny and barrett but gets 10 chances a game...
can't tell much at all...
And to sort of answer my own question, I tried looking at this guy's wiki and there isn't one. And looking at the team's article (Maccabi), he's not listed there either. Not in the current squad nor in the in/out transfers.
However, I did see that Scott Sealy http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Sealy recently played for them though (who also played in the MLS). He had a good scoring ratio in MLS but not in Israel. Unless he was a starter in MLS and mostly a sub in Israel, it could indicate that Israel is a better league.
FWIW.
prob just a guy to fill up numbers for training camp.
every year we've had some of these guys. everyone tries to pick their history apart but in the end it's pointless until they sign a contract.
Israeli teams are better then MLS teams.They better ones can play relatively competitive games with top European clubs. I dare say that none of the current MLS clubs could do that.
That's only about 5'8" - 5'9" ..... he's like Danny Dichio's mini-me
5'11" actually
Height:1.77 m / 5.81 ft
Weight:75 kg / 165 lbs
NEXT !
a ha ha heh he hoo.. ha
sorta what i was thinking too, i dont think they are leaps and bounds better but i do suspect it is generally a higher quality
re: Tel Aviv clubs
I am reading "United we Fall" by Peter Ridsdale, former Chairman at Leeds. He talked about strategies agents use to boost the value of a player that comes from relatively parts unknown.
He says that the player arrives surrounded with all kinds of press clipping and PR hype but rarely have club personnel have had a chance to look at him. They essentially force a PR laddened auction for his services.
All it takes is one legitimate club to get into a bidding war with another and the player is signed. Usually, they have minimal impact during their time on the roster and stay for a season or two.
But now, the player has earned a club name on their resume that they exploit with other leagues. "I have a former xyz FC player interested in moving to North America, or wherever."
They then can entice inflated bids on very little achievement.
Not saying that is the case here but buyers have to beware.
Armenian Striker Javorijan on trial with TFC!
MLS side Toronto FC have handed a 10-day trial to Armenian striker Ilia Javorijan , starting from February 8th.
The 28-year-old target man has been plying his trade in Israel since 2004, and this season he has been a major disappointment for Maccabi Tel Aviv despite scoring 4 goals in 10 league appearances.
According to reports in Israel, Maccabi Tel Aviv are trying to get rid of the striker who doesn't wish to play for other sides in the country and prefers a move abroad.
Javorijan has been playing for Israeli sides Hapoel Petach Tikva, Hapoel Tel Aviv, Irony Kiriat Shmona and Bnei Sachnin before moving to Maccabi Tel Aviv in the summer of 2008 for $515k. His contract runs out in the coming summer.
Scouts in Israel describe the Armenian international (3 caps) as a "very strong striker, with perceived presence in the box. Mostly useful inside the box, as he is heavy and limited in his movement. He is a bit clumsy but a fairly good finisher in front of goal. He still hasn't proved that he can handle the pressure of playing for a big side."
Source
IMScouting.com
Hope he impresses
He sounds like Ali Gerba...
Touche'
sorry about the two threads, i never saw this one.
5.81 ft is correct:
2.54cm = 1 inch
12 inches = 1 foot, so
1 foot = (12x2.54)cm = 30.48cm
So: (177cm)x(1ft/30.48cm) = 5.8 feet = 5 + (.8x12) = 5 ft 9.6 in.
So basically 5'10"
Only 3 caps for ARMENIA?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yeghia_Yavruyan
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Ilia Javorigian?
I remember the game he played, he was decent. Very Ali Gerba like though
Yeah, most likely. Armenian names have different spellings based on region
Dont hate on Gerba, he came in after playing for MK Dons then Canada in the Gold Cup, man was flat out tired. He will be better this year.
Anyway, onto the topic at hand..We need a top striker to win the league, if he needs a 10 day trial, I doubt hes thought of as being that.
Bingo!!! There are enough marginal strikers in MLS as it is.. why waste an SI spot on one
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