A passport shouldn't determine a spot on a team, barring the need to fit within the international roster spots. This goes both ways.Originally Posted by CommradePolski
I wouldn't want to sign a player just because they're Canadian, but I also wouldn't say no to signing a player just because he is Canadian.
Talent and character are more important than nationality. If he's a good player, it doesn't matter where he comes from.
TFC never properly focus on Canadian players. DeGuzman signing was Mo's desperate attempt to keep supporters happy. Besides De Guzman, we didn't really overpaid Canadian players unlike international players.
And yes I agree that most of our Canadian players should come through academy which TFC is doing a good job (there's always improvements to be made though).
Rumours floating around that LA almost had Eto'o signed before... might be a continuation of Leiweke's relationship with Eto'o for TFC
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Gila and Defoe both didn't play today.
Gilardino played 90 mins today in a 2nil win
Palm2face. Gila played.
And Defoe played 20 minutes.
Defoe seemed not really a part of it today.....never got any service and was run into by his own man, he's definitely not their go to guy . Very disorganized today . Is this what we would see if we can't get him service ? An AM please!....PS interesting article from BBC website on our league and the need to get better players as well as other ideas.....
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24843600
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I’m not too concerned about the form of these players currently. In MLS terms, they all clear that hurdle many times over. They’re all talented enough to succeed here.
What they’ll have to adjust to is the low-rent nature of the league and the idea that they have to be “the guy”. You can’t just sit back and expect the game to come to you.
Mannnnnn... I try to start a rumor storm, and get caught bluffing so quick... Nothig gets past you guys :P
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The Eto'o story makes sense I guess. He remains the only elite player I can think of who actually went to a lesser team/league in his prime, just for boatloads of cash. For that reason alone, of all the names being mentioned, he is the likeliest.
“What the world needs is more geniuses with humility; there are so few of us left.”
eto'o could be a leaked name to the media to show other players tfc are interested in that they mean business
I'm trying to stop looking at this thread.
It just makes me feel like I'm Leiweke's chump.
“What the world needs is more geniuses with humility; there are so few of us left.”
Yeah, good luck with that, LOL...
I think so. Although there is enough in there to suggest that he could be a legit target. We know he'll follow money, he's just old enough to accept a final payday, and is out of contract next summer.
That being said, this guy is a coach killer and can get unhappy quickly.
You think Quaresma would be a good fit with TFC, he is a free agent and 30 years old???
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ricardo_Quaresma
No way man, too many emotional problems. MLS is not a good fit for primadonnas.
For non-DP money, I don't see any issues with signing him. He can be low risk, high reward player for us.
Here is another link:
Toronto planning Eto'o, Defoe swoop
http://msn.foxsports.com/foxsoccer/p...scom:foxsoccer
I highly doubt he'd be willing to come to Toronto for non-DP money.
That being said, if you COULD somehow convince him to come for a Convey type salary (200-250k), of course you take a look at him.
As long as he is in shape, he has the talent to be a big improvement over guys like Lambe, Braun, Weids, and potentially Convey, Earnshaw, or even Rey.
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Being reported on twitter that Eto'o turned TFC down.
No surprise there.
My money is on an aggressive chase of Defoe
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Defoe and Gilardino are far better targets then Eto'o. Hope we can get news this week on one or both. Maybe tomorrow. Fingers crossed.
If I were to guess...2 weeks before anything looks done.
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Hi Phil.
True, but hope you guys can receive some good news tomorrow. Will wait and see.
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