Just found this report stating we have signed a 22 yr old defender on loan from Burnley until the end of the season. I've never heard of him but certainly hope he is a RB.
Eckersley to TFC on loan (confirmed by TFC)
Just found this report stating we have signed a 22 yr old defender on loan from Burnley until the end of the season. I've never heard of him but certainly hope he is a RB.
Wiki here, he is a fullback who made a first team appearance for Man Utd. Could be another decent pickup of a young talent by the new management.
sounds very much like the person I've heard about
looks like it.
Defender
Sweet! I hope this is the player that Mariner was referring to on the Fan590 last night. We need all the help we can get at RB...
sounds promising, Mariner obviously knows him from a spell at argyle, glad its an informed decision, we need more depth at the back so hope it works out
It's official, from Burnley's website: http://www.burnleyfootballclub.com/p...339466,00.html
EDIT: Just want to say how great it is to see the management use theiir connections to sign players from outside the puddle of a talent pool we have here in North America.
That was a quick find!
When they say they're adding a player they add a player. I like it.
He was considered a good prospect at United, looked okay in the matches he played from what I recall. He's a natural LB I think, but can play on the right as well.
Nice! The loan deal is until January so we have him for the rest of the season. I am starting to love the manner in which Winter and Mariner address specific needs on this club. Mariner's contacts came through on this one.
Next up, an attacking midfielder!
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This should hopefully reduce the need to release the Gargan.
Oh - Eckersly was more of a stay at home defender from what I recall - not really an attacking threat. That may have changed though, and might be part of the reason he didn't make it at United.
I think you're right. In any case, he will most definitely be an upgrade at RB on our club!
I wonder if he'll be available for tomorrow's match?
Also, United often employ a 4-3-3 system, so I imagine he will be pretty familiar with the system.
Solid footballing education, he should have a decent handle on the fundementals that some of our players lack.
None of this means he'll be any good though, but here's hoping.
Well they are using their contacts to get players, even though Richard is english this is nothing like that of something Mo would do. Good to see.
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I don't think Mo has any contacts left in the football world. He burnt every bridge he ever crossed.
I love the fact that Mariner and Winter are implementing a system and are bringing in players that have skill and can work within the system. Honestly, before this year, when was a player decision made based on our football needs?
its refreshing to see us picking up a 21 year old defender with a decent pedigree, lets hope players like Stevanovic and him work out well, we should want to have a reputation of a club that players can come to further their career, not end it
I think an attacking minded player will be looked at during the summer window.
i have a semi
[quote=brad;1276813]This should hopefully reduce the need to release the Gargan.
Likely be releasing the Gargan at the end of the season.
I think that might be on the prohibited list at BMO.
I know, but it's nice to have confidence in management's ability to identify the right type of player when the opportunity arises. Hopefully Santos will be able to adapt to that role in the interim.
I like the move
However...
Be careful with this assumption. There is pedigree, but that means nothing. I've followed players in the United youth academy for a long time. Some of them go on to have bright careers, some of them don't. Making an appearance or two for the first team doesn't really mean anything.
I wouldn't draw any conclusions until we see him play. However, if you want to - I would point to the fact that he couldn't get a game in the Championship and is floating around teams in League two on loan. That is probably more telling of the player he is today than the fact that he made a couple of appearances for United.
By the looks of him, he should be burnt to a crisp come August. Get that man some waterproof sunblock.
haha......maybe a straw hat...
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haha I could not find his name last night...damnit
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