Post your facts and rumours here.
To start: according to Kurtis Lawson, they are planning to have some more players picked up in the summer transfer window, so they will keep at least 1-2 spots open.
TFC in-season player movement thread
Post your facts and rumours here.
To start: according to Kurtis Lawson, they are planning to have some more players picked up in the summer transfer window, so they will keep at least 1-2 spots open.
MLS is a tough, physical league, that emphasizes speed, and features plastic fields, grueling travel, extreme weather, and incompetent refs. - NK Toronto
I'd prefer same single thread for ease of real estate on the board and dedicated source.
Now back to topic. in-season player movement.
ty harden, trade bate for "future considerations"? if we're trying to free up a roster slot or two, why not start with him?
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holy shit, after looking at his wiki, ty's only made 70 appearances for all clubs in all competitions and he's 28 years old!!
In February 2008, Harden announced his retirement after only one season as a professional soccer player, deciding instead to work for a charitable organization and to finish college at the University of Washington[1]
Holy shit,I would just like to read some info on who they might pick-up and noy all this Harden bashing.He put`s in alot better effort then alot of players .I would like to see who they might go after and what positions they play.Can this Emory kid play Left Back or Right center back to be ready if we get some injuries.I think he might be a surprise as he played well against Vancouver
^ sorry, i will try noy to do it in the future.
if you scroll up you can find some transfer/rumour info, but it seems winters pretty content for the moment and looking for depth. might be quiet unless a gem comes knocking.
Spanish newspaper AS is reporting today that TFC, along with Kansas City and LA, are in the hunt for Spanish CB Michel Salgado, last of Blackburn.
I know this has been reported previously.
Isn't he a right back? Or can he play at CB? I'd much rather they go after a natural CB.Originally Posted by Whoop
Can't see it happening, awful awful player, God knows how he gets into Blackburn's team. Wouldn't come cheap either.
I'm not sure I'd describe Salgado as an "awful awful player"! How could a anyone who has played over 250 games for Real Madrid be an awful player? He's clearly got some talent! But, I'd be more worried about his age rather than his skill level, at 36 years old, he's not going to be a top player for much longer!
according to kurtis....TFC to sign burgos..
Colour me unsurprised if true. This kid was a draft pick last year so there had to be something to him if he stuck around for so long even if he didn't have a deal. Someone remember what position he plays? This would make extra sense if he's able to go in defence giving the Frings situation.
i think he is a #10 type player.
No more impotent attackers please.
He seemed more of a defensive mid judging from the Disney tourney.
Found this about Moises Orozco http://m.mlssoccer.com/news/article/...-over-mls-move
Ps the mobile site is pretty good.
Interesting:
I guess TFC really wants to leave a spot open, or two if Emory counts as an off-budget player. It's a shame, I was a fan of Orozco but I suppose attack isn't the biggest need right now. Maybe 2013!“They said they were very satisfied with my performance, that they really like me, but that due to the roster, it wasn't going to be possible right now,” Orozco told MLSsoccer.com on Monday.
So, it's official. TFC Sign Burgos Jr.
http://www.torontofc.ca/news/2012/03...igns-burgos-jr
I think everyone was expecting it, glad the deal is done. Despite our difficult circumstances right now, we have a great set of young players right now.
I agree. However I wish we were starting to mold some sort of replacement for Frings. Our game depends so heavily upon him, and injuries aside the guy isn't going to be playing until he's 38 for us.
come back to us Sam Cronin!
“Years have gone by and I’ve finally learned to accept myself for who I am: a beggar for good football.
I go about the world, hand outstretched, and in the stadiums I plead: ‘A pretty move, for the love of God.’
And when good football happens, I give thanks for the miracle and I don’t give a damn which team or country performs it.”
-Eduardo Galeano
I don't think there ever was a backup plan for this. At least not for this year. Unless you count Dunfield as the backup plan.
I don't think ANY football team has a backup plan for losing their BEST player. Even the best teams in the world don't usually cope with losing their number one star for a month . Man Utd may have Hernandez, Berb, and Welbeck, but none of them make up for the loss of Rooney ever. And just look at Chelsea when Terry is injured....they have good CB's to cover, but none of them are as good as Terry.
I don't think it would ever be possible to be totally prepared for the loss of Frings - unless we had a superstar in reserve, which just isn't possible in a league where you can only have 2 or 3 DP's.
TFC should be bringing in players like this. We need defenders who are slightly lesser quality in a top league, let's focus on getting guys who are solid, if unspectacular, and can keep the ball out of the net. If we look hard enough we should be able to find guys who fit this mould, who won't require a DP salary (DP Salaries are being handed out WAY too easily right now. Barry Robson, Vancouver? c'mon)
Paul Stalteri
I know he is older, but if you are looking for a leader he might add that element while we are missing our star DP? Can't be any worse than whom we tried to bring in to shore up the defence? If he is still a free agent, as far as I know he is, might come relatively cheaper for one year and a chance to be singed longer if things work out?
We need a CB though. Isn't Stalteri a FB?
he can play CB, hes done it before
Any chance in replace one for our DPs (preferably) DeGuzman for serious striker from Europe or South America?
So a TFC supporter walks into a restaurant, a waiter asks to take his order, and he replies...
"I'll have a Burgos Jr. with Frei(s), a side of Frings, a chicken Cordon bleu, and a Cann of Kocic all served on a Silva Plata please".
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