Or a release clause.Originally Posted by Yohan
Or a release clause.
Despite the MLSsoccer.com hype, Farrell has been handed his jockstrap about five times already this season. Like Deshorn Brown (2 goals on 30 or so shots), he's being heavily hyped simply for starting, because there aren't a lot of draft class players getting regular time.
the transfer window ends tomorrow until summer,unless we pull a rabbit out of the hat,we are stuck with this talent until july..
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We can still pick up players who are out of contract at anytime. Although being outside the window certainly limits options.
There will be a lot of European players out of contract come the end of May or early June. Payne indicated in his interview that players would be coming in then I think. We can pick up those players at any time, as ag says.
I agree, but the problem is that we have only 1 international roster spot available. I am including Danny Kovermans replacing Tyler Morgan.
8 taken up and 1 available:
Bostock, Earnshaw, Eckersley, Ephraim, Laba, Lambe, O'Dea and Koevermans
Does anyone know if TFC can loan back Ephraim and Bostock to their respective clubs early and replace them with out of contract international players? Also, how would that affect the cap?
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"talent" is a bit too strong of a descriptor.
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Usualy loan players can return to their parent club at any time. I would imagine at least 1, if not both, of Ephraim and Bostock will be going back to their clubs. That would free up 2 spots. Morgan really needs to be loaned out somewhere to get first team games at a lower level. I don't see any reason why TFC couldn't loan Morgan to a European club to get some game time as he's English.
Bostock's contract with Spurs is up this summer.
Ah spring time speculation.....
Danny K's return moves out Taylor Morgan seems to be on everyone's list.
TFC has a history of wide players who do not score, changing that must be both a priority and hopefully a factor in a designated player pursuit for summer. Every game that neither Lambe or Bostock score or even provide a strong offensive contribution must be making their long term prospects in Toronto dim.
They are both young and therefore a convincing argument for TFC having a way to loan out players (repair the relationship with the Lynx?). Remember that a MLS International Player designation is not a permanent status. A player could apply for landed immigrant status (the Canadian equivalent to a green card) after three years. Reggie Lambe might be 24, but he already has a year in Canada...
Hogan Ephraim, imho, is the player most likely to return to his team at loan end. Relegated QPR will be shedding big contracts and will need a roster it can afford.
I also think Ephraim will go back to QPR. Definitely most likely to leave right now.
Tyler Pasher: I was trying to figure out where he was because I could not find him in the academy. After searching around it appears he is playing for the Kemi Kings a 2nd league in Finland. It appears to be a free transfer. Did he just get up and leave?Will he come back to the club or has a signed a permanent contract with the Kemi Kings.
He was dropped by TFC and has signed with Kemi.
Scotland international defender Steven Caldwell joins Toronto FC on loan
Not sure why this short term loan is useful. He's a CD. The need back there is in FB's.
Consider me confused as well. Would not put this high on the team's list of needs right now.
I think it's essentially a trial for Caldwell. If he pans out, Califf's days are numbered
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Well he's better than boss, and califf so yes I would like to drop califf if caldwell is good
Indeed this seems to have come from nowhere. Not sure how he would fit in the overall picture, but this appears to be an extended trial, so there's little to lose, I suppose (aside maybe from taking away playing time from guys we want to develop like Henry and Boss).
Armen Bedakian @ArmenBedakian27mCaldwell joins Toronto FC on a short loan, a deal that expires on June 30th. He has 12 caps for Scotland. #TFC #MLS
http://sport.stv.tv/football/interna...to-fc-on-loan/
Louds of rumours in israel lately of a possible move of the great isaeli nt CB Tal Ben-Haim to Tfc...
if that"ll qctually happen it ll be the best thing i heared lately.
So this would push Califf even further down the depth chart unless Nelsen will use Caldwell as a RB just for shits and giggles. Seems no more than a short notice opportunity (loan) signing so not going to get too worked up about this. I'll be sad if this is intended to shop for a Califf replacement.
Bloody hell, maybe Nelly is going for the 8-1-1!
Caldwell is solid, I like the move. I'm assuming it's loan/trial, with a permanent signing being possible if he performs. I've always been fan of an older more experienced CB paired with a younger one (don't forget O'Dea is still young and learning). If we can shed Califf and get Caldwell for around the same salary, that is a massive upgrade at the back.
While I agree we do need a LB, CB also needs to be upgraded IMHO. And just because we are upgrading one position does not mean we aren't looking at others.
New Zealand International Jeremy Brockie from the Wellington Phoenix also coming in on a loan.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeremy_Brockie
http://www.wakingthered.com/2013/5/7...n-phoenix-loan
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Califf will be out, Caldwell and O'Dea start, Boss a sub. Conceding so many late goals, you have to start with your centre halves so this makes sense from that perspective. We really need help at left and right back too, I agree, but shoring up the middle is important.
Ben-Haim was playing as RB on Saturday. He can play all positions on the backline. Would be a great versatile signing.
Just get guys that make us win.
Screw the details.
His wiki page is impressive! Only 25, 36 caps for NZ and 16 goals in 25 appearances in the A-League (the team only has 31 Goals For in 27 matches).
The A-League is supposed to be comparable to MLS in quality and playing style, so looks like a nice move. Also his club finished dead last so hes used to that aspect as well!!
I have a feeling Caldwell will be used as a fullback not a centre back.
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