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    Default Rumor: Freddy Adu to TFC?

    Wouldn't be surprised as he spent time with Payne in DC...

    Thoughts?

    @BobbyBrizzo Hearing that Hassli to #FCD is indeed to free up the space for Freddy Adu. #TFC #FreddyAdu4TFC
    https://twitter.com/BobbyBrizzo/stat...78831962542080

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    i think i'm going to throw up.

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    I can confirm that Bobby believes Freddy Adu will sign for Toronto FC.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ArmenJBX View Post
    I can confirm that Bobby believes Freddy Adu will sign for Toronto FC.
    lol that may be true... but you can't deny the link between Payne and Adu.

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    He`s too unreliable. He would have to come at a significant discount for this acquisition to make sense. Much less than his present $500K salary - me hopes. He`s been linked to Blackburn as well.
    "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

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    I know a lot of people are saying 'OMG not Freddy Adu' BUT what if he cost us $200 or $250k and no DP slot? Would he be worth that?

    IMO yes, he is very good, and I think it is time we start to realize and understand that we are not going to be the team to get Frank Lampard or Falcao.

    Adu is 23 and is worth something long term.

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    Sure. Depending on the price though.

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    That is the point though Pope, everything has a price.

    We have something like $1.7m tied up in:

    Frings $350
    Hassli $350
    DK $350
    Ecks $3xx?
    Odea $330?

    Even if KP has us up over $4m total cap space that is a huge chunk. If we can see our way out of the 3 DP contracts and have 5-7 solid players for the $1.05m we are likely better off IMO

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    Toronto FC will also be signing the much talked of Al Ocation soon.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ArmenJBX View Post
    Toronto FC will also be signing the much talked of Al Ocation soon.
    Its about time! We have traded for 'Al Ocation' a bunch of times - and I have yet to see him on the pitch...
    "...Money wasn't tight, but it like, it wasn't right..."


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    As Pope and sky said, it all depends on the price. If we can pick him up cheap, why not? The guy is young but still has a good deal of experience. Yeah, he never panned out as the next superstar people were hyping him out to be, but I think he could work out well for us. But again, if we're talking about the right price.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Cashcleaner View Post
    As Pope and sky said, it all depends on the price. If we can pick him up cheap, why not? The guy is young but still has a good deal of experience. Yeah, he never panned out as the next superstar people were hyping him out to be, but I think he could work out well for us. But again, if we're talking about the right price.
    Despite his 5 goal 1 assist performance last season, Adu is junk. Takes up DP, or something close to it. Bitches a lot, doesn't track back. Talented, but has a bit of attitude problem. There is a reason why he's been a drifter for so long. No thanks
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    Quote Originally Posted by sky View Post
    I know a lot of people are saying 'OMG not Freddy Adu' BUT what if he cost us $200 or $250k and no DP slot? Would he be worth that?

    IMO yes, he is very good, and I think it is time we start to realize and understand that we are not going to be the team to get Frank Lampard or Falcao.

    Adu is 23 and is worth something long term.
    Adu refused to re-negotiate his contract with Philadelphia; why would he with Toronto?

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    Ageless Adu. I've never been wowed by him but if he helps us...
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    Freddy Adu is a cross between Robbie Rogers and Joao Plata. It don't hurt having him on the roster considering that there isnt that many left wingers of his "skill level" in MLS. The drawbacks though are that he's a whimp, and has developed a Napoleon syndrome thanks to the U.S. media.

    *If Adu does sign with TFC, I will suggest carrying a mouth cleanser for the times you hear "The Next American Pele" in the media*

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    I'm not sure why people are discussing this like it's a legit rumor...

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    It's not, the original was a joke.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ajax TFC View Post
    I'm not sure why people are discussing this like it's a legit rumor...
    To me it isn't about Adu but about general idea that 'guy a is good, guy b is bad'

    Everything needs context.

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    Adu refused to re-negotiate his contract with Philadelphia; why would he with Toronto?
    He doesn't have too. Let's pretend, for a minute, that this rumour has legs. Grumblings in Philly suggest that Adu is not the flavour of the month for many reasons mentioned in this thread. We, and we can assume other teams as well, are well versed on carrying salaries for former players who go on to play on other teams. TFC has done so. Perhaps, Philly is looking to do the same. At least, it's on option.
    Last edited by DOMIN8R; 02-02-2013 at 07:41 PM. Reason: correction
    "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

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    Geez, guys...it was a joke. He's kidding. It's not a real rumour LOL.

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    But if it was.......
    "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

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    Guys...

    Now, let's not get ahead of ourselves...but this rumour, which started as a joke by Bobby, might actually ​have some legs.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ArmenJBX View Post
    Guys...

    Now, let's not get ahead of ourselves...but this rumour, which started as a joke by Bobby, might actually ​have some legs.
    you mean Payne read Bobby's twitter and got an idea?

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    Or Bobby got incredibly, incredibly lucky LOL.

    We'll just have to wait and see. Payne and Adu have a good relationship from way back when.

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    OK guys, we have a place for rumour discussions. Rumours go in this thread:

    http://redpatchboys.ca/forums/showth...ion-etc/page41

    Please continue in there (there has already been discussion of Adu in there).
    A "news" thread should be started when we have some credible news reports, not someone's joke twitterfeed, or rumours that something might have legs, but "let's not get ahead of ourselves, etc."
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