Luke wileman reported earlier today on twitter that report out of Italy genoa will sell gilardino to tfc in January for 7 million euros(9.5)Originally Posted by deltox
Luke wileman reported earlier today on twitter that report out of Italy genoa will sell gilardino to tfc in January for 7 million euros(9.5)
So, apparently we've snagged Defoe, and if rumour has it, Gilardino will follow. Now if we can just get some players who will provide them service, we'll be on easy street.
G&M reporting everyone elses news
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sport...ticle15624366/
Jermaine Defoe! Plays for T.O! Jermaine Defoe! Plays for T.O!
I think post Forlan we would know that the "Report:xxx signs for TFC" type stories don't mean it's done.
“What the world needs is more geniuses with humility; there are so few of us left.”
I think deep breathes are in order....
No one has been signed.
Obligatory...he's going to tear...
Seriously though, waiting for confirmation, but big news!
Can you imagine if this doesn't happen?
As far as twitter is concerned, he's already gotten his first fucking hat trick for us!
Sorry but I am just too jaded regarding MLS in general and TFC in particular.
I'll believe it when I see it and hold my breath waiting for them to screw it up!!
A Defoe and/or Giraldino would improve the squad, no doubt.
However, I'm still so disillusioned that I'm going to wait for results before I re-up.
If it's too late and my STH tix are gone, so be it.
What the... !? $145,000 a week?!?! That's over $7.5 million per year!!! Please tell me that's a mistake, because if true we massively overpaid for him. You know that the curse is going to bite us and Dafoe's going to tear his ACL on Seattle's turf in week two.
The soccer gods do not want to see TFC in the playoffs and no amount of money or hubris can fix that. It looks like TL is going to learn that the hard way.
Ben Haim was signed too and on the TFC website even....believe this when it is confirmed for real. I don't get myself too excited these days until I see the picture with the jersey. Yup, TFC turned me from optimist to skeptic.
Isn't Dempsey like 9 million a year?
jeezzz...that's all I can...
I think I saw somewhere that Dempsey's transfer fee was $9M, I don't think the gets paid that much.
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I so want this news to be confirmed. Defoe wearing the red shirt would be epic. Not sure if Giladino will still be the cards, though.
Last edited by Cashcleaner; 11-27-2013 at 01:29 PM.
Did the USA , of all countries, just fix soccer? - C. Ronaldo, May 27th commenting on the FBI-led investigations into fraud and corruption throughout FIFA.
Who cares whether he gets paid $1 million or $100 million.
Exactly.
I'm not the one signing cheques, so it's irrelevant to me.
And it's makes no difference to the salary cap.
http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/16...eports?cc=5901
It's on soccernet. They're claiming defoe is waiting on approval from Hogson
AGREED!
GlenM
"You play to win the game"
Herm Edwards - Former NFL Coach
Bingo. Hate this he's over paid card guys are on. Money is not an issue to a multibillion dollar company that controls all the ways to make money off success. $7-9 Million in salary and another bit of a transfer fee. If the team turns around they will completely double there investment with media on the team, more seats being sold. So it's not a question of money.
Fuck id go so far to say that TL could probably talk the board into spending $100 million plus for a Messi, Ronaldo type.
Techno will love this.notthesun (I think he's on here too) put this on Reddit and I had to share.
Live shot of TFC head offices:
GlenM
"You play to win the game"
Herm Edwards - Former NFL Coach
This is a big potential hitch. Defoe has options in the EPL, Hodgson is most certainly encourage him to stay in England playing at the top level. There is nothing about going to a lower standard in of Football in Canada that benefits the English National Team. Lower standard of football & trans-Atlantic travel aren't exactly great.
I bet that if it happens, he won't come until after the World Cup.
A commited, fast poacher who is still young and desperate to win. He scores wherever he goes. This kid is gonna sacka bagful of goals for us...as long as he gets the service on the ground.
He could play for most EPL teams easily and is an Egland International.
He also loves the ladies and will be banging Canuck girls from here to Vancouver.....a Church going, God fearing Christian. This is one hell of a signing and a positive move.
You will simply love this guy!!!
All this talk of moving to a lower league bugs me. The fact he is not a regular in the Spurs' lineup would make any move a better option for him. Don't forget that if he came he would be a starter. This not only improves his in game shape but if he starts scoring regularly, his mentality/confidence will improve. Wouldn't the Hodgson want an inshape player who exudes confidence out the ying yang over a non starting out of shape striker? I know if I was in his shoes, I would choose option A everyday of the week
And apparently he is the player that Drake was hitting up for MLSE. It all makes sense now...
It's not about Tottenham vs us. It's about West Ham/Sunderland/Hull/other interested EPL teams vs us.
He would be a starter at those clubs, and likely at others in the EPL.
To be fair, its not approval from Hodgson, its an opinion on what a move will do to his ability to be at the top of his game for June. Hodgson is unlikely to say that if he goes to TFC, he won't be picked.
Could be the start of the start....
As long as Drake isn't involved I'll be as sound as a pound!
...oh wait.
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