All I can say is Mckenna will not be a DP if he signs with TFC. That you can take to the bank
All I can say is Mckenna will not be a DP if he signs with TFC. That you can take to the bank
and you wonder why expats don't like Canadians, it's crap like this spouted by someone who has been watching football for 2-3 yrs. we are crying out for a quality centre back, then next a centre mid. Seriously getting really pissed off with the shite Canadians talk about a sport they know vey little about, stick to hockey guysOriginally Posted by ANTZ
Personally I'd be very excited to see Samaras join the team. Not only because I'm Greek, but because he showed that he was pretty good at getting fed hoof-balls from his defenders and holding it until he gets some reinforcements. He can dribble pretty well too.
That's encouraging.
I have always wondered that! I chaulked it up to expats being jealous because our women are warm and our beer is cold! Man, did I get it wrong or what?
Last edited by tiberius; 07-14-2012 at 09:57 AM.
I just thought it was because Canadians are ridiculously good looking. More of a jealousy thing than a soccer thing. I used the word soccer to upset you even more.
And how do you know if that guy is 'Canadian'? And if people don't like 'Canadians' then why come to Canada?
I think it's best we all ignore that comment.
Still waiting for the other shoe to drop for TFC. Other teams have been active and so far all we've done is unload... I would have hoped things would have been more clear cut. Regardless of the system it's been clear we've needed new players for months.
Whoever TFC sings in the next coming days maybe they can circumvent the cap a bit if possible. Bring in a stud defender give him dp status and pay him millions (common ML$E!) it will look like this:
2012 : 15,000,000
2013:50k
2014:50k
3 year contract 1 year DP 2nd and 3rd non dp
Next player a solid CAM (maybe del piero)
2012 100k
2013 Dp
2014 Dp
Can tis be done
This would be IMO a terrible move from any FO, if the DP is an older player.
The guy would have zero motivation to play after 2012.
I hope the FO is looking at young players to sign as DPs. We need to take advantage of the young DP rule, not put another 335k against the cap by signing an over the hill star
Unfortunatly young players of DP calibre are not that interested in coming to mls. MLS really need to take advantage of solid financial status of the league where players get paid a the time.
Well someone predicated the correct centre back: It's Swedish defender Olof Mellberg
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olof_Mellberg
http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/69/tr...to-sign-sweden
I like it, I thought Mellberg played very well at Euro's, has played in physical leagues, and looks to be a strong defensive leader we need
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Can't say much else except that he's ideal. Younger would be perfect, but he's a great centre back.
Note the URL: this might be a rumour they're sitting on for now.
There are few young DPs in this league that are doing well, Fredy Montero and Fabián Castillo. Not surprising both are young Colombian players. If you ever hear Tim Vickery talk about about young Colombians, he says when they talk about furthering their careers by playing abroad, they always mention playing in the MLS.
for europe no, but for a lot of good south American players, MLS is a good step in advancing their careers. But of course getting those players would require putting some effort into scouting in SA.
Mellberg?
DOB: 3 September 1977
This guy will be 35 in less than 2 months!
If will be signed would be a huge mistake to guarantee him more than 1 year.
Last edited by LesH; 07-14-2012 at 12:41 PM.
Tfc only need like year and half out of mellberg, until all the young defenders mature enough.
I agree! good pedigree but his age is to high, especially to bring him in as a DP.
Last edited by DoubleUp; 07-14-2012 at 01:09 PM.
Fit players are playing longer these days; he was apparently really good at the Euros.
I rather like the idea of:
Eckersley--McKenna--Melberg--Morgan
LOL. Probably wishful thinking.
scored a goal against England during group stageslow as hell in the middle. I like one of McKenna/Mellberg with speedier youngster, either Ecks/Henry pairing.
I rather like the idea of:
Eckersley--McKenna--Melberg--Morgan
LOL. Probably wishful thinking.
“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
Mellberg was a complete boss at the Euro's. He's worth a half year at DP money to prove himself.
I'm all for giving Mellberg half yr contract at non DP wage. If he proves himself, bump him to a one yr DP deal
“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
im with you on that...a Mckenna/Mellberg combo is way to slow for mls they would would be eaten alive.
i would take the big viking has john helm called him at the euros,for a year and half.
how about we sign him till the end of the season on a DP contract with 1.5 years worth of salary, then sign him to a modest wage next year. My personal feelings about this is if we`re going to go after an ancient CB, why didn`t we go after Nesta who was willing to sign for less than DP money?
"how about we sign him till the end of the season on a DP contract with 1.5 years worth of salary, then sign him to a modest wage next year. My personal feelings about this is if we`re going to go after an ancient CB, why didn`t we go after Nesta who was willing to sign for less than DP money"
Hmmm, you have a good point here...
This!
No more than 1 slow guy in the middle please!
If TFC sign Mellberg, it won't even be his first time at BMO Field.
Mellberg was on Aston Villa when they played TFC in 2007. Played the first half of the friendly (had to look it up).
Whatever you do don't mention Freddy Ljungberg's name, who is also apparently out of contract and available. Apparently the two don't get along too well.
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