Paynes interview on the site is really frank and open.. I love hearing about Koves in training and scoring in training... can't wait to see him on the pitch again.
Paynes interview on the site is really frank and open.. I love hearing about Koves in training and scoring in training... can't wait to see him on the pitch again.
Exactly! It's worth a listen for anyone interested in this thread of player moves. Here's the link: http://www.torontofc.ca/video/2013/0...-april-26-2013Originally Posted by Kaz
For example, starting 9:50, discusses the Kevin Davies deal. Apparently the stumbling blocks were related to Davies signing agreements with Bolton to let him go early, rather than any complications with TFC, length of contract here, Cdn visa issues, or other things that were discussed on the board. Depending how Bolton does at the end of the season, Davies may have lost a lot in bonuses etc. if he signed those deals with Bolton.
So far, from what I've seen of Payne, he's a no BS, professional guy. I got that impression when I met him, too. He wants to win and has a vision of how to do it. Whether he can make it happen or not remains to be seen, but overall, we could do a lot worse.
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A couple of things.
1. The Urruti deal was virtually done. NOB ended out pulling out unexpectedly.
2. I like that there is a democratic process for accessing talent and with a lot of homework.
3. Interesting insight about the league and the market in general.
4. It's great that there is now a proper scouting network and a list of names.
Really interesting comments from Kevin Payne, really like his openness. Hope the Urruti deal can still happen. It sounded like it may still happen.
Very enjoyable listen.
Two other things to note out of that interview
a) "We" play in a certain way now, and Davies did/does not fit that. Payne is definitely looking to find players to fit that style.
b) There will be summer signings and they will be quality.
b)i. There will be numerous summer signings.
Wouldn't be surprised if neither Bostock or Ephriam are here and a handful of younger players on loan by the summer
I don't understand why people are willing to give up on Bostock so early
“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 wish we had more wide midfielders so that we could try him at CAM/CF.
Not bad at all, considering the short time Payne and Nelsen have been in charge. It's also a very young lineup - only Earnshaw is over 30 (and Koev when he returns). Some pretty good options off the bench too, especially Osorio. This group can grow together.
Wonder if Bostock, Earnshaw and Ephraim will stick around after their short-term deals are finished... I'm betting Ephraim goes back to QPR because their relegation might force them to shed some bigger contracts and keep their cheaper players.
Bostock might be a contender for a young DP deal if he keeps playing like he did against Montreal.
Me too. The guy clearly has skill, but we don't seem to be interested in using him. We don't know what goes on behind the scenes, but from what I've seen on the pitch, he's a great footballer with a load of potential. There are a bunch of guys I would rather part with before looking at Bostock.
Great interview. Payne is and eloquent and forthright.
I'm not giving up on Bostock, whenever he has the ball he is a threat and I don't know why he isn't a regular. The reason I think he won't be around in the summer (barring some Earnshaw-like form) is because he is on loan so if they bring in a better player, it is easier for him to be let go
Far too many indifferent performances from Ephraim now. I expect him gone in the summer and for Payne to sign 1-2 wide midfielders.
Bostock has a chance at staying.
from what i can see...they are not much of a improvment over plata and soolsma.
How I miss Soolsma.
Fuck you, Mariner.
I like how straight-forward Payne is (something that endeared him to DC supporters). No BS, you know why he's doing what he's doing, plus what he says is so sensible.
He knows we're quite a few players away from having a competitive team.
MLS is a tough, physical league, that emphasizes speed, and features plastic fields, grueling travel, extreme weather, and incompetent refs. - NK Toronto
+1
Developed the player, and cut him loose.
Why we ever let Soolsma go I'll never know.....oh yeah, Mariner......
I'm sure Nelsen would love to have him - he may have been slow but he could play the ball and cross
Agreed, Nelson and Payne have both indicated that they are looking for a number of players to sign. They clearly think they are some way from their final squad. I think its going to be hard to judge them until they get somewhat of the players they want. Until that time, just enjoy it for what it is, and we can hopefully pick up a few more points until these players come in.
QFT!
I mentioned this in the new thread but will here too - Grant Wahl said today that Herculez Gomez is interested in returning to MLS, Seattle and Toronto identified as two teams who have shown interest in signing him. Seems like he was being serious, but two teams that Herc has tangled with? Herc also had a public mano-a-mano with Don Garber on twitter earlier this week about KC still holding his rights.
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I was just thinking his tweet had a different purpose this morning.
Gomez is a combative fun professional. He would be a slightly younger version of Danny K and fit in well with an Earnshaw.
And he would become a hero to any team he went to.
Mind you, if I was going to dream about taking anybody from Santos, I'd go for Felipe Baloy.
He isn't getting many minutes in Holland, maybe we could get him back?
Not anything like Danny K IMO. More of a slasher than poacher. Think Kenny Cooper but with better finish. Gets a lot of his goals from outside the box. Sometimes used as a wide forward in 4-3-3
“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 wish this would happen. Except Soolsma is probably very unhappy with the way he got booted from last time.
“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
Not sure Soolsma was worth an international slot given the gaping issue in his game (lack of foot speed).
No one else in this league wants him.
“What the world needs is more geniuses with humility; there are so few of us left.”
the difference between Bostock and Soolsma is that Bostock is better technical player, but Soolsma was more effective. Soolsma needed half a step on a defender to whip in an accurate cross or beat him 1v1.
you don't need bombing speed down the flanks to be a good winger in MLS, as long as you have other abilities to be effective. (see Brad Davis)
“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
Slow wingers are awesome,
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