New defender?
If he's been released by Montreal can't expect much.
JohnMolinaro John Molinaro
Been told by a source that #TFC is close to signing ex-Impact defender Kevin Hatchi, pending completion of a physical. Story to follow.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Hatchi
just saw that...he is a defender/winger?
more on his release
MONTREAL – Kevin Hatchi's time with the Montreal Impact was shortlived.
The French central defender, who joined the club in February, was released on Wednesday, the team announced in a statement.
“We looked thoroughly at the situation before taking this decision,” said Impact sporting director Nick De Santis. “Kevin Hatchi had certain qualities, but he didn’t fit in the group. We took this decision for the well-being of the team. All our players need to walk in the same direction, especially when the team is going through difficult times.”
The rookie player started eight games this season and scored one goal.
Read more: http://www.montrealgazette.com/sports/Montreal+Impact+release+defender+Kevin+Hatchi/4953395/story.html#ixzz1RYTCPH8Q
Love how he's called a Rookie when he's 29 and has played on multiple pro clubs...sigh.
How many International spots do we have? I don't want to waste it on journeyman defender who came from rival team.
Not good enough for the impact? Sounds like fools gold.
willing to bet hes just a bandaid to the end of the season, we havent got alot of choices right now
I'll reserve judgment. I always thought Wes Charles was better than anything we had in 2008 so maybe there's more to this than meets the eye.
yes, this is just a body we can plug into a big hole.
From a CBC article...
"No, we are not signing Kevin Hatchi. There are no plans to bring him into the club,” said Paul Mariner, the team’s director of player development.
Personality issues.Kevin Hatchi had certain qualities, but he didn’t fit in the group. We took this decision for the well-being of the team. All our players need to walk in the same direction, especially when the team is going through difficult times.
Just what we need ....Originally Posted by Stryker
Seriously, I think we can get a little more creative than this if all we're looking for is a warm body. Glad Mariner shot it down.
TFC close to signing Kevin Hatchi
French centre back Was released by Montreal in June.
Anyone know anything about him?
Sources?
Spoken about here: http://redpatchboys.ca/forums/showthread.php?t=28766
"Failure simply isn't an option at this stage. TFC pushed its chips to the middle of the table when it splurged on Bradley and Defoe and reinforced its bet by making savvy acquisitions elsewhere. This collection of players is capable of delivering on the promises made during the close season. There are no more excuses available for TFC. Only success will continue the process of atoning for the past and establishing a higher standard for the future." FOX Sports
Thanks just saw that...
ahh didnt see it...thanks
what is the point of that title of this article if PM already shot it down..wtf.
How about closing the thread since Paul Mariner has denied the rumour and the heading of the thread is misleading since this isn't going to happen?
I support closing the thread. I went through all the stages of free agent signing (curiousity, disbelief, optimism, hope, cynicism, denial, reality) for nothing.
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