what does TFC need during the transfer window?

[__wowza]

a lot of people will be quick to point out our obvious problems at the back, but with frei's prowess, we're not leaking as many goals as we should be. our problem is as much attacking as it is defending, and you know what they say, the best defense is a good offense.

anyone think that we need an amazing winger as much, if not more, than we need a striker? if we can have gordon fit for most of the season, it's a good idead to get someone who can service him. he's fot 6 goals in 9 games for us and a monster strike rate, at 6'3, he's already shown himself to be a quintessential target man, so having someone to pair up with on the wing would be lethal. if he can free up space for someone like santos (as a sub or a starter) to have a go, even better.

as far as wingers, we have plata and an injured nicholas lindsay. yourassowsky's shown potential in getting the ball up the flank, so having someone at mid (not necessarily in an attacking role) to build the play would be fantastic. tchani's shaky at best, he gives too many balls away, and the less said about JDG the better.

i think if we had: a winger, a mid who can control the flow of play and a CB, we'd be set. now it's your turn..



who should we lose?
who should we keep?
what position needs urgent addressing?
what position can we pick up and build on for next year?
what do you think needs to be looked into when the transfer window opens?

[prizby]

a competent backup for Alan Gordon

[Yohan]

A playmaker am a la morales. A cb to replace cann.

In comparison to other mls teams i dont think tfc is that bad. Just need to work on consistency and couple of pieces to be more competitive this year. Work on replacing the most critical parts now and get the other spots replaced next winter

[__wowza]

Work on replacing the most critical parts now and get the other spots replaced next winter

that's what i mean with what can be worked on for next year. i've pretty much written this team off for the season. we've got a slim chance to make the playoffs and i think we'll be SOL by the time the transfer window opens.

if by the end of the season i see a team that's starting to mesh and show leaps of potential, i'll be happy with not making the playoffs.

[Globetrotter]

midfielders, forwards, defenders, lower ticket prices, gravy boat, cheerleaders, dichio, 2 more names on the wall of fame.

[PopePouri]

who should we lose?
Definitely Gargan and Peterson.

who should we keep?
The rest.

what position needs urgent addressing?
Target man ST and a playmaker AM

what position can we pick up and build on for next year?
Probably DM/CM, CB, LB, and RW

what do you think needs to be looked into when the transfer window opens?
A leader.

[brad]

1: AM
2: Backup for Gordon
3: a wide player with a better eye for goal to play off Gordon
4: A better CB

I think 1&2 are critical., I think we'll have a hard time without 3&4

[Pachuco]

We need a Dero replacement. Where can we get one of those?

[trane]

CF, (Santon and Gordon are good-but a top notch one would take us to the next level), CB, and a true 10/CAM.

[CSO_BBTB]

Somebody pointed out recently that all six discovery signings for this season have already been used so that may limit the options somewhat and may mean that only DP or injury replacement signings are possible. If a second DP is brought in the most obvious niche to fill is a top notch attacking midfielder. Goalscoring centre forward would be second on the list because of the probable lack of decent service without the attacking midfielder.

[levyashin]

----------------------------------frei---------------------------------
attacora-----------henry--------------------?----------------?-------
-----eckersley--------------tchani---------------?----------------
--------?-------------------gordon------------------santos
subs with different amount of minutes,soolsma,martina,plata,williams,cordon,stur gis,maybe a couple more.players that need to disappear-----gargan, peterson, harden ,degusman ,stephanovic,.as in the past 5 years this team needs a real leader(vierra)intelligent back player.constructive midfield(as in guevera type)consistant wing play.another goal scorer like gordon----------from day one we have not had this in any one team.

[brad]

CF, (Santon and Gordon are good-but a top notch one would take us to the next level), CB, and a true 10/CAM.

True. I'd like to see Gordon become the backup.

[TFCRegina]

1. Am
2. Cb
3. Lb

[A.J]

I'd be okay with just a single DP AM signing

[ManUtd4ever]

TFC primarily needs upgrades at the AM, CB, LB, and backup CF positions.

[ag futbol]

We just need: a defender, a midfielder, and a forward



**shudders"**

[Oldtimer]

We just need: a defender, a midfielder, and a forward



**shudders"**

ha-ha, I was thinking the same thing!

[Sweeper]

midfielders, forwards, defenders, lower ticket prices, gravy boat, cheerleaders, dichio, 2 more names on the wall of fame.

lol...I would like to add hand dryers

[Auzzy]

midfielders, forwards, defenders, lower ticket prices, gravy boat, cheerleaders, dichio, 2 more names on the wall of fame.

What, no roof, and no gate?

[Sweeper]

A Guevara-like AM and a CB who can defend and build the play. Ideally I would like to see both around in pre-season next year, not interested in a temporary big name, seat filling signing like Mista. I think it's time for TFC to pony up some cash for a big DP.

When does JDG's contract expire?

[Jack]

Someone who can put the damn ball in the net consistently. Santos can't do that and Gordon is a backup player who is playing very well for us but can't go 90.

[Ossington Mental Youth]

A Boss/DP CB, a left back that can keep up with Eckersley, a creative attacking mid and a 15 goal a season striker. We can fill in depth over the next year but we need these to compete.

[Ossington Mental Youth]

Gargan, Harden are definitely gone and not forgotten.
Prob keep the rest for depth.

[Ossington Mental Youth]

To be honest i feel like right now we mostly have depth and are missing our first team players HA.

I do feel we are pretty decent in mid, on the wings and in centre (although clearly lacking creativity, hence the need for a creative attacking mid)

Defense we are lacking in centre and in left back, which is clear when Gargan or Borman (depth) are playing. Our defense does need time to settle but would benefit greatly from a boss CB with experience who can keep everyone on the same page.

Maicon and Gordon are decent but Gordon is oft injured and Maicon sometimes just doesnt cut it. Also it never hurts to have a guy that defo puts in 10 goals or more a season.

[backbeat]

we need a strong creative AM badly and a consistant Striker.

I'd also like to see a big commanding mobile CB and an Ekersley type LB.

[TFC07]

We need a Dero replacement. Where can we get one of those?

New York/New Jersey area.

[P-NUTZ]

Most Important in my mind is a Centre Mid who can dominate any game, box to box. Add leadership , toughness and speed, and be the general out there. may be even chip in a goal or two.

Maybe a DP at this spot - i suppose it would be the best we can buy.
Would be our finest/marquee player to date. And instantly make all the others better. Like a Ballack, Davids, Zidane, or even a Sneijder type who is a little more attacking.

If this person exists, is avail, and would come here. wishful thinking.

[Stouffville_RPB]

We can fill in depth over the next year but we need these to compete.

Someone who can put the damn ball in the net consistently. Santos can't do that and Gordon is a backup player who is playing very well for us but can't go 90.

When does JDG's contract expire?

A striker that can bury. Too many opportunities that end up in shots way off target or the ball is held onto a little too long. A striker that knows when he has to shoot and when he has time to take another touch. Based on his reputation (of not being a goal scorer) I can't see Gordon keeping this rate up forever (though I would love it and hope he does).

Goals win games. Finishing chances could've turned some loses into draws and draws into wins.



JDG is in the last year of his deal.

[__wowza]

a consistant Striker.

15 goal a season striker

Someone who can put the damn ball in the net consistently.Gordon is a backup player who is playing very well for us but can't go 90.

True. I'd like to see Gordon become the backup.

(Santon and Gordon are good-but a top notch one would take us to the next level)

i don't understand these. gordon's two goals off from leading the league in goals, and donovan's played three games more than he has. he's got the best strike rate in the MLS at the moment and we think that we can get a striker better than that so gordon can ride the pine?

aside from his fitness issues, which can be resolved and (he didn't see a whole lot of first team at chivas) no doubt played a part of the groin aggravation, i don't see what everyone's deal is. a striker only as good as the people he's getting service from.

what i think is that either getting a strike partner, or a winger will put us over the top. not another striker. look at it this way from the strikers we've had in previous seasons.

2010:
chad barrett - 7 goals in 23 games
maicon santos - 4 goals in 13 games

2009:
chad barrett - 5 goals in 29 games
danny dichio - 3 goals in 19 games

2008:
danny dichio - 5 goals in 23 games
char barrett - 4 goals in 13 games

[Stouffville_RPB]

i don't understand these. gordon's two goals off from leading the league in goals, and donovan's played three games more than he has. he's got the best strike rate in the MLS at the moment and we think that we can get a striker better than that so gordon can ride the pine?

aside from his fitness issues, which can be resolved and (he didn't see a whole lot of first team at chivas) no doubt played a part of the groin aggravation, i don't see what everyone's deal is. a striker only as good as the people he's getting service from.

what i think is that either getting a strike partner, or a winger will put us over the top. not another striker. look at it this way from the strikers we've had in previous seasons.

2010:
chad barrett - 7 goals in 23 games
maicon santos - 4 goals in 13 games

2009:
chad barrett - 5 goals in 29 games
danny dichio - 3 goals in 19 games

2008:
danny dichio - 5 goals in 23 games
char barrett - 4 goals in 13 games

I don't think anyone is taking away from what Gordon is doing. My worry is that he doesn't have a history of being a big goal scorer so I would think this could all come to a halt at any time. Then what?