Matias Laba thread

[sashavukelich]

For all those unsure what to expect, Laba will be akin to Roger Espionoza formerly of SKC, and now of wigan in the EPL.

[ag futbol]

For those who missed it...

Gives you a reasonable idea what to expect. He breaks up play and sprays the ball around. Like the idea.. but let's see how he adapts.

You inevitably know some naive jackass will come on this board and complain about him not scoring goals after ten games, regardless of how he plays.

[ArmenJBX]

Gives you a reasonable idea what to expect. He breaks up play and sprays the ball around. Like the idea.. but let's see how he adapt.

You inevitably know some naive jackass will come on this board and complain about him not scoring goals after ten games, regardless of how he plays.

So long as his defensive and distributive output is worthy of the money he is earning than I don't think there will be a problem, unlike Julian who looked lazy or ineffective more than half the time he was playing.

[Greatest Ripoff]

You inevitably know some naive jackass will come on this board and complain about him not scoring goals after ten games, regardless of how he plays.

Unfortunately, yes that will happen.

[Jack]

Gives you a reasonable idea what to expect. He breaks up play and sprays the ball around. Like the idea.. but let's see how he adapts.

You inevitably know some naive jackass will come on this board and complain about him not scoring goals after ten games, regardless of how he plays.

LOL we should start a pool for the date of the first "Laba sucks because he doesn't score" thread.

So long as his defensive and distributive output is worthy of the money he is earning than I don't think there will be a problem, unlike Julian who looked lazy or ineffective more than half the time he was playing.

Agreed. Hopefully, Laba is hungry and motivated here. He looks like he has the talent to make a big impact.

[Yohan]

Gives you a reasonable idea what to expect. He breaks up play and sprays the ball around. Like the idea.. but let's see how he adapts.

You inevitably know some naive jackass will come on this board and complain about him not scoring goals after ten games, regardless of how he plays.

but... but... he's Argentinian! he must be creative and have ability to score goals! and he's a DP! TFC shouldn't be wasting a DP spot on a DM! even though we have 3 and still have one more spot! Fire Kevin Payne! he's worse than track suit Mariner! And Nelsen is clueless!

[Whoop]

It is an exciting signing but I will temper my expectations until I see how he handles the physicality of the league.

[Derko]

but... but... he's Argentinian! he must be creative and have ability to score goals! and he's a DP! TFC shouldn't be wasting a DP spot on a DM! even though we have 3 and still have one more spot! Fire Kevin Payne! he's worse than track suit Mariner! And Nelsen is clueless!

Ahh so Yohan is the culprit for starting those silly threads, the game is up my friend.

[Phil]

Given the amount of cautions he seems prone too, he may adapt to the phisycality of the MLS well. Proof is in the pudding though. As long as they can coach him, then they can help him with that end of the game.

The vision for distribution seems good by the vids I have seen, its just a question of the other players putting themselves in positions to benefit from the passing. There is a lot of work ahead for the team with a player like this being brought on board.

[Derko]

It is an exciting signing but I will temper my expectations until I see how he handles the physicality of the league.

Is physicalty, newspeak or doublespeak, I am working on my Orwellian Dictionary, kind of like disrespect, overly used words. Just being tongue in cheek, Whoop! Handles himself in a Physically demanding league, right.

[Derko]

Given the amount of cautions he seems prone too, he may adapy the phisycality of the MLS well. Proof is in the pudding though. As long as they can coach him, then they can help him with that end of the game.

The vision for distribution seems good by the vids I have seen, its just a question of the other players putting themselves in positions to benefit from the passing. There is a lot of work ahead for the team with a player like this being brought on board.

Stop it, or you will be sent to the Headmasters Office

[ManUtd4ever]

Thank you, sir!

My pleasure.

[Thomas]

Minora or majora?

Every time I see this thread I read 'LABA' as 'LABIA'.

[Abou Sky]

From Kurt Larson:

Kurtis Larson @KurtLarSUN
Payne: We've been looking at Laba since I was in #DCUnited
11:44 AM - 26 Apr 2013



SWEEET!!!

[ag futbol]

TFC shouldn't be wasting a DP spot on a DM!

You know, it's sort of funny that three or four years ago using the DP spot for a destroyer would have been seen as bad business. But after Alonso, Bekerman, Espinoza, etc... It just shows how this is perhaps the most important position on the field in terms of solidifying your team.

One good target man (or striker) + one very strong DM + two reasonably good CBs = easiest way to solidify a team in this league.

Looking at TFCs roster currently and.... Imagine that, we potentially have the first few building blocks of a team that doesn't completely suck.

[Abou Sky]

Every time I see this thread I read 'LABA' as 'LABIA'.

That would make the most awesome TIFO EVER!!!!

Think about it, we could make a giant... oh, um, I mean... ya

[Whoop]

Is physicalty, newspeak or doublespeak, I am working on my Orwellian Dictionary, kind of like disrespect, overly used words. Just being tongue in cheek, Whoop! Handles himself in a Physically demanding league, right.

Ha! LOL

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physicality

The word comes up time to time in my scouting reports.

[TOBOR !]

Minora or majora?

I'll decide that when I've seen him play

[Yohan]

You know, it's sort of funny that three or four years ago using the DP spot for a destroyer would have been seen as bad business. But after Alonso, Bekerman, Espinoza, etc... It just shows how this is perhaps the most important position on the field in terms of solidifying your team.

One good target man (or striker) + one very strong DM + two reasonably good CBs = easiest way to solidify a team in this league.

Looking at TFCs roster currently and.... Imagine that, we potentially have the first few building blocks of a team that doesn't completely suck.

Except you can get a good DM without paying DP wages. The best DMs in the league aren't DPs.

Laba is an exception because a transfer fee was paid and he's a young DP so he only counts 200k against the cap.

[billyfly]

Minora or majora?

Totally beat you to that.

[Whoop]

^^

and?...

[Oldtimer]

From Kurt Larson:

Kurtis Larson @KurtLarSUN
Payne: We've been looking at Laba since I was in #DCUnited
11:44 AM - 26 Apr 2013



SWEEET!!!

DC's loss is our gain.

[Jack]

Except you can get a good DM without paying DP wages. The best DMs in the league aren't DPs.

Laba is an exception because a transfer fee was paid and he's a young DP so he only counts 200k against the cap.

True. I just hope he performs and becomes a key player for us. As long as we win matches, I don't care what the players earn

[Oldtimer]

Every time I see this thread I read 'LABA' as 'LABIA'.

That would make the most awesome TIFO EVER!!!!

Think about it, we could make a giant... oh, um, I mean... ya

Let's not make fun of our own player's names. How would you feel if someone said your name sounded like [something inappropriate].... in some other language that isn't your own in the country you just moved to? Have a little sensitivity to our own player's feelings. You know that some players or their wags read the boards, the last thing he needs is jokes about this when he's trying to adjust to a new country, language, and culture. Let's support our players.

It would be like LA supporters calling Donovan "Landycakes." It just doesn't happen.

[Canary10]

Let's not make fun of our own player's names. How would you feel if someone said your name sounded like [something inappropriate].... in some other language that isn't your own in the country you just moved to? Have a little sensitivity to our own player's feelings. You know that some players or their wags read the boards, the last thing he needs is jokes about this when he's trying to adjust to a new country, language, and culture. Let's support our players.

I'll remove it. Needed it out of the system.

[Jack]

Let's not make fun of our own player's names. How would you feel if someone said your name sounded like [something inappropriate].... in some other language that isn't your own in the country you just moved to? Have a little sensitivity to our own player's feelings. You know that some players or their wags read the boards, the last thing he needs is jokes about this when he's trying to adjust to a new country, language, and culture. Let's support our players.

Funny is funny. I see nothing wrong with a joke about a funny-sounding name, regardless of language. And Argentines are pretty big "jodedores"

[Canary10]

I'm ready to be an adult again. I think.

[Abou Sky]

Let's not make fun of our own player's names. How would you feel if someone said your name sounded like [something inappropriate].... in some other language that isn't your own in the country you just moved to? Have a little sensitivity to our own player's feelings. You know that some players or their wags read the boards, the last thing he needs is jokes about this when he's trying to adjust to a new country, language, and culture. Let's support our players.

It would be like LA supporters calling Donovan "Landycakes." It doesn't happen.

I don't think anyone was really making fun (I never thought Labia until it was noted) and NONE of it was mean spirited.

My last name is Saad (pronounced Sod) Now let your imagination run. Hell, start a thread dedicated to making fun of my last name if you like, I am always impressed when people can be original with it.

If you can't laugh at yourself who can you laugh at?

[Oldtimer]

I don't think anyone was really making fun (I never thought Labia until it was noted) and NONE of it was mean spirited.

My last name is Saad (pronounced Sod) Now let your imagination run. Hell, start a thread dedicated to making fun of my last name if you like, I am always impressed when people can be original with it.

If you can't laugh at yourself who can you laugh at?

You probably haven't played on a sports team, at least not seriously. Those guys can make your life the next worst thing to a living hell.

There's a reason why Robbie Rogers didn't come out until after he was out of sports.

I know it wasn't mean spirited, but we want our players to feel welcome, and I don't think this is the way.

[Canary10]

I was less worried about how the players may take it then, say, women.