Of all the players brought in and have played at least one game with Toronto FC, which player did you have the most hope for but ended up being a failure?
Ill start...
For me, Ali Gerba. One part of me feels he did not get a fair chance to play a full season for the Reds and the other is unhappy over the allegations he was not in shape.
He has played some really good matches for Canada and I thought him and Barrett would potentially be a strong combo with Barrett opening up space for Gerba to poach. That is what Gerba is, a poacher, he needs service and is not known for his mobility or means to create plays. In a league like MLS, with some pace wide in guys like Peterson/Barrett and DeRo operating behind him in a free role, I thought Gerba would be a good fit given room to turn a defender and finish. Alas, my hopes obviously have been dashed, he under performed when he did join up and in the pre season did not look like he was putting his heart into it.
I suppose he did not come into camp in good shape and that was a massive disappointment, Ill give Preki the benefit of the doubt considering his reputation of being strict when it comes to fitness. When he signed, I thought it was a great move for the club and now we lack a proven striker aside from Barrett who lacks finish around the net.
Ali Gerba didn't last 365 days with the club, not what I expected.
Runner up: Laurent Robert. We needed some offense wide and someone who could put a cross in, he had pedigree and history....and has to be considered a failure.