Toronto FC Signs Spanish Forward Mista
Excellent. Looking forward to seeing him play.Originally Posted by drewski
Too bad it won't be on Saturday...
The press release does not mention half season DP. Any able to confirm if it is???
Anyone else wonder why he would go from Deportivo to TFC?
I like this risk alot. Mista is clearly a talented player who has been able to play at some of the top teams in Spain. Only signed for the rest of the season, if it doesn't work there's no long term commitment.
i am utterly surprised
He has to be better than OBW.
MLS is a tough, physical league, that emphasizes speed, and features plastic fields, grueling travel, extreme weather, and incompetent refs. - NK Toronto
I'm sure his former teammate JDG, has been talking up the club with him.
MLS is a tough, physical league, that emphasizes speed, and features plastic fields, grueling travel, extreme weather, and incompetent refs. - NK Toronto
A wheelbarrow of cash?
I like the signing. He's proven at top levels and even though in recent years he's not been as prolific, he's still only 31 and just 4 years removed from his excellent stint at Valencia. And when looking at his wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mista_%28footballer%29) and his less impressive goal rate in recent years, he have to remember that it is La Liga (do I really need to specify it's much better than MLS?) and most of those appearances could be substitute ones, making his ratio better than it would otherwise appear.
I haven't been this excited about a signing in a while. Ultimately, he'll be judged on the pitch but for now, all indications suggest that this is a good move.
Last edited by Oldtimer; 07-06-2010 at 08:13 AM.
I like that there is no mention of him being a DP either.
No mention of DP Status means we could be bringing someone else in? We do have the 3rd spot open, but thats the only reason i can see for not using the DP slot....
Best indicator yet: He was found by Preki and Jim, not by Mo. Mo just did the paperwork.
...and ha-ha, the wiki has already been updated showing him as a TFC player.
MLS is a tough, physical league, that emphasizes speed, and features plastic fields, grueling travel, extreme weather, and incompetent refs. - NK Toronto
Who's getting a Mista kit?
FORMER FULL TIME KOOL-AID DRINKER
Or they got him on a real bargain and may give DeRo a DP deal to free up some extra cash.
If he sticks around next year (someone somewhere suggested his contract was just for the rest of the year) and he proves successful, I think I would.
Wonder if he'll wear the #10. No basis for the argument but it seems like he'd be a guy who would want the #10.
Cause DeGuzman was talking to him about coming over.
Let's see how this works out.
Not overly optimistic about this one...
#10 is usually an attacking midfielder.
#9 is usually the number for a lead striker. Samuel Eto'o is #9.
Last edited by Oldtimer; 07-06-2010 at 08:30 AM.
MLS is a tough, physical league, that emphasizes speed, and features plastic fields, grueling travel, extreme weather, and incompetent refs. - NK Toronto
So what does this say about the Brandy rumor? Are we going after both?
^^I'm guessing yes.
Mista as a striker and Brandy as a pacey winger..both spots we need help in.
Nice to finally see some some new additions to the squad.
I hope he works out, we need to goals!
to borrow a phrase from Whoopee, i'm 'cautiously optimistic' about this signing. we're not saddled with anything long term and he's proven himself at quality clubs. could be a flash in the pan or a great addition to the team (take some of the weight off Deros shoulders too). good gamble to take, i think.
~ illegitimi non carborundum ~
Brandy's agent suggests MLS is best bet.
http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/...randy-close-to
Oh yes, I'm aware of the typical numbering scheme. But like I said, just a feeling.
If he does take #9, what do us Dichio lovers think of that? His number is not retired of course (and it's not a common practice in football anyway), but it does have meaning (to me anyway). We know it will have none to the club: Gerba was going to wear #9 before he got sent away.
I'm with you on this one. When your team struggles to score, you must take some risks to address that problem. It seems that TFC has also attempted to limit the downside. Mista's contract is only until the end of the 2010 season.
+1111111111
#10 it is. and he'll be at training today
LukeWileman
#torontofc new signing Mista will wear number 10. He will be training with the team in Oakville today
A little off-topic but this is why, despite having a dislike for Landycakes, it was important for him to do well on his loan deal to Everton this past winter: it raises the profile of MLS and encourages more players to come here. Brandy cites his influence as part of the reason why he's interested.
This would be great! I know that some of the guys here aren't exactly "sold" on either but the combination with DeRo and JDG could be really potent!!! Actually, if Mista can hit the net a few times it may fuel Barrett to notch a few more!
Last edited by TFC_Junky; 07-06-2010 at 08:44 AM. Reason: quoted wrong person
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