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    Quote Originally Posted by ag futbol View Post
    We'll have to check and see if there is any sign of him graduating from the GA program before we confirm the cap hit.

    I'd like to see us upgrade our wing positions. Outside of Plata, not enough speed and overall quality.
    Graduated GA last season ... salaries are comparable so no money saved unless part of the deal

    http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/articl...te-seasons-end

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    The one thing I'm gathering from Winter - and it's more of an Ajax trait - is that he's trying to find players who can fill more than one role on the pitch, with the exception of the keeper and the target man.

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    i like santos but realize it was time for him to go, bit of a waste of talent and money with him only ever playing back up here

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    Quote Originally Posted by Whoop View Post
    The one thing I'm gathering from Winter - and it's more of an Ajax trait - is that he's trying to find players who can fill more than one role on the pitch, with the exception of the keeper and the target man.
    yep, noticed that too, almost all of them are dual position capable to maximize the value and options
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    Santos is talented and lazy...too bad because he should have been better but just didn't seem to care to be. Oh well. No big loss, another young player with potential, i'll take it.

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    I'm still pissed off at him for the KC game... when he was in midfield, he turns back towards the KC goal, tries to take on everybody despite passing options, gets stripped, KC goes back on the counter and scores. Then the play where he's "guarding" the post on the corner kick, sees the ball all the way, it comes right to him, he's got a goal line and a side line for clearing out, and it bounces off him straight to Kamara for a goal. I was yelling "WAKE UP!!!!! WAKE UP!!!!!"

    But then he'd do things like score that beauty on Vancouver in game 1... or when he took that hard shot in the rain that went through Conway's legs. Sometimes he seemed smart, sometimes he seemed dopey, unaware.

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    Avila dressed vs. Alianza but did not play. That means he's Cup-tied for the rest of the tourney, and not eligible for us, yes?

    Santos did not dress, and will probably see action against us in the group stage, if both TFC and FCDallas qualify.

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    On a sidenote the world football adventure for Santos continues. He has played in Brazil, North Africa, Israel, Toronto, L.A. and now Texas

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    Quote Originally Posted by 117 View Post
    Avila dressed vs. Alianza but did not play. That means he's Cup-tied for the rest of the tourney, and not eligible for us, yes?

    Santos did not dress, and will probably see action against us in the group stage, if both TFC and FCDallas qualify.
    think it might reset if we qualify

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    Quote Originally Posted by Azerban View Post
    cool, exciting
    No player is without his faults. We can something similar like:

    Dallas I hope one day you'll enjoy Santos' ability to sit on the bench or being injured and one day if he does play, he'll probably be invisible for most of the game.
    Last edited by PopePouri; 08-02-2011 at 03:01 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by PopePouri View Post
    No player is without his faults. We can something similar like:

    Dallas I hope one day you'll enjoy Santos' ability to sit on the bench or being injured one day and if he does play, he'll probably be invisible for most of the game.
    It's true, even though he has an amazing shot and scored some screamers for us, his lack of vision with passing and ability to melt into the shadows of the play ultimately led to him not starting for a number of games. I still think he is a super-sub though.

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    I liked Santos, it wasn't his fault that the coach played him out of position.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Whoop View Post
    If this is true, Avila would be player #36 and TFC will have tied New York's record for most players used in a season.

    and griffit will be player #37


    NEW RECORD!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Serb_Star View Post
    I liked Santos, it wasn't his fault that the coach played him out of position.
    Oh thats what caused him being lazy.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Serb_Star View Post
    I liked Santos, it wasn't his fault that the coach played him out of position.
    you mean to say its not his fault that he doesn't fit into the system and is extremely lazy

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    Quote Originally Posted by mdc 77 View Post
    On a sidenote the world football adventure for Santos continues. He has played in Brazil, North Africa, Israel, Toronto, L.A. and now Texas
    LOL

    I don't think you need to separate out LA and Texas, or Toronto (from Canada) if you are lumping Brazil into one category.

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    First play that comes to mind when I think of Santos. That made a lot worst miss of year compilations.



    To be fair, he did have some crackers.

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    TFC I hope you enjoy Avila giving up on plays, never hoofing down balls and pouting constantly.
    Hey Dallas, hope you like the same because that's what you just got. The only difference is that the one you got is injured often and won't back track to defend after he tries to take on 3 opposing players and gets stripped.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Serb_Star View Post
    I liked Santos, it wasn't his fault that the coach played him out of position.
    he was good in his position BUT also disposable

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    Quote Originally Posted by dantdot View Post
    First play that comes to mind when I think of Santos. That made a lot worst miss of year compilations.



    To be fair, he did have some crackers.
    Wow... Stevanovic on TFC seems like years ago.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BFin View Post
    LOL

    I don't think you need to separate out LA and Texas, or Toronto (from Canada) if you are lumping Brazil into one category.
    True. Although I don't think he ever really played in Brazil, not many matches at least. Actually for someone whos 27 he sure has been on a lot of clubs but not played much. Tells ya something about the man eh?

    For the sake of accuracy;

    Santos has now played in Rio and Belem in Brazil. Sousse, Tunisia and Benghazi, Libya in North Africa. Couple of small towns in Israel. L.A., Toronto and now Dallas.
    Last edited by mdc 77; 08-02-2011 at 03:14 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mdc 77 View Post
    Oh thats what caused him being lazy.
    Being a striker isn't about work rate, it's about being effective. He is effective as a striker but doesn't have the characteristics needed to play mid.

    Winter wants versatility so this makes him surplus.

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    He's not really effective as a striker either, and has a bad work rate.

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    Quote Originally Posted by prizby View Post
    and griffit will be player #37


    NEW RECORD!

    And Dasan Robinson #38?

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    Its official, both teams have announced it on twitter. I'm okay with it.

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    http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/articl...acquire-santos

    We also gave up one international spot for the rest of the year.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ag futbol View Post
    Being a striker isn't about work rate, it's about being effective. He is effective as a striker but doesn't have the characteristics needed to play mid.

    Winter wants versatility so this makes him surplus.
    Maybe if you have world class talent it isn't about work rate, Santos is nowhere near that class.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Canary10 View Post
    He's not really effective as a striker either, and has a bad work rate.
    Quote Originally Posted by mdc 77 View Post
    Maybe if you have world class talent it isn't about work rate, Santos is nowhere near that class.
    Yeah .. going to have to disagree with these. He's paid a low level MLS salary and produces a decent number of goals, I think that's acceptable.

    Looking for work rate from your striker is barking up the wrong tree.

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    pros: frees up an international spot and roster space.
    cons: i liked santos, and im not too sure about our backup striker role.

    i rate this trade:




    THREE HARDEN O-FACES OUTT'VE FIVE.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mdc 77 View Post
    True. Although I don't think he ever really played in Brazil, not many matches at least. Actually for someone whos 27 he sure has been on a lot of clubs but not played much. Tells ya something about the man eh?
    Big time.

    No disagreement from me.

    Maicon's bullet of a shot was often outweighed by his unwillingness to look for teammates, his inability to look off defenders, and his lack of defensive effort.

 

 

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