I just spewed my coffee out like it's another "Big Bloody Deal". For a second I thought they were bringing in the midfielder we started pre-season with last year.
Is this for real?
Now we need a coach
I know what you're saying and sort of agree.. but, if the money is right (read: not much more than we'd like to spend on a keeper, in MLS' cap system), he should be a massive upgrade; would be good for our possession game, as his distribution, alone, should be light years ahead of Bendik's, and he would be better with his feet, as well.
i'd say bendik is only 24; that is young for a GK; this would almost surely be a short-term thing (a year at most) and give us the best GK in MLS, in my opinion...only way the deal happens is if he comes in at a cap number that fits TFC's budget...might only be up until the World Cup; i think based on that report the negotiation is whether it is a half year or full year loan deal
I seems like its a loan but even then i fail to see what the benefit would be, we'd probably alienate a serviceable keeper by doing this...
always good to see quality players at your club, but something doesn't seem right with this. If he is so keen to get playing time as Redknapp suggests, wouldn't he have moved to a club in Jan whose league is already in full swing. We don't start playing until next month, plus he has enough global recognition that many teams in top leagues ie Spain, France, Italy, Germany and England could have used his talents in a short term loan option. Not sure what we are offering, but many were initially surprised when he moved to QPR, until they realised the money he was on. Not sure we have cap space to be offering him that kind of cash now. Interesting.....
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Is this absolutely confirmed? If so, not sure how I feel about this. Of course, it's always exciting to get players the quality of Julio Cesar, but Bendik has definitely earned the right to be #1 in my opinion.
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Of course, bringing in a player the quality of J. Cesar on loan, on the cheap, certainly isn't the worst thing that could happen, far from it. I just feel for Bendik. Dude's been playing out of his skin since he got here. He'll just have to embrace the competition. If it pushes him that much harder until the World Cup, I suppose that's a good thing.
A veteran keeper like this is NEVER a bad thing...
Ceasar will teach Bendik more than our current keeper coaches, and can win us games also...
He comes in, wins us some game, Bendik mentors an international keeper, watches, listens, trains with, learns from him - and when Ceasar's time is finished here at TFC, Bendik is a better keeper for us...
Win-Win in my eyes...
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seriously!!!!!!!
why is this up for discussion?
We get an amazing keeper, Bendik gets to learn while knowing he gets his spot back
its not like bendik doesnt know hes no julio cesar
I honestly think its sympathy...
You see a guy out there, getting shelled, no help, no goals for the good, and always the one the camera goes straight to when a striker taps a ball into an empty net on a 4-on-0 (not the 3 defenders picking flowers in the corner)...
If we have Ceasar for the season - I am JACKED... A world class talent as our last line of defence....
I mean, HE'S GONNA TEAR THIS LEAGUE APART!!!
Carts...
"...Money wasn't tight, but it like, it wasn't right..."
I think QPR were trying really hard to move him on a permanent transfer during the Jan window.
They wanted his salary off the books, but nobody bit at his price tag.
Moving him on a loan (where QPR would still have to pick up most of his salary, but get a little relief from TFC), seems like more of a plan B, and one that's done more as a favour to the player.
Our relationship with QPR, and Nelsen's personal relationship with Cesar would be a big reason we are involved.
Like I posted in another thread, our May and early June Schedule is very congested with the additional Voyageurs Cup games.
Bendik will still get games.
Then once the World Cup starts and Cesar leaves, Bendik takes back the full role - hopefully a better player from the experience of training with and learning from one of the best.
ok so ummm...
International slots?
how is this move even possible?
That is my only issue with it.
Maybe Laba going for loan the other way. Also I've come to peace with this, dunno why I had a problem with it in the first place
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Bendik is a good MLS goalkeeper. Julio Cesar is a great international goalkeeper. End of discussion.
Everything says this is a loan which means that if it happens, JC will be here for anywhere from a couple of months to the entire season. He almost certainly won't be back next year as even if he wanted to stay I can't imagine any way that we could afford him given MLS salary caps, DP restrictions and the presence of Defoe, Bradley, Laba, Gilberto etc etc. So Bendik is back to number one when JC leaves...but as others have said, just imagine what he'll learn in the interim! 24 is very young for a goalkeeper. Most keepers don't hit their peak until they're in their late 20s or early 30s. Playing back-up to JC can only make Bendik better, even if he doesn't play for a few months. My only complaint with Bendik last season was his kicking at the start of the season, but that improved hugely. Clearly he's capable of learning and of improving, so imagine what playing with JC can do for him. If this happens, there is no down side for anyone...except the opposition.
Upgrade for sure. no discussion!
Bendik will only get better by watching a veteran, experienced winner keeper the world recognized . It may not be top ten but still really good.
I dont mind the money spent, over the years we have been short changed with this team, and as supporter I embrace the money bragging MLSE has gives for finally.
I cant wait to face those mexican champions! Lets see if you can walk into our house with subs and bench players again.