TFC 2014-15 Off-Season player moves/speculation/rumours/etc. thread

[Graeme]

Me neither but at least he shows flashes of it. He is just very inconsistent. Hopefully having his family and contract in order will help him to settle.

I thought he had a great first half of the season, but the quality dropped off once his baby was born--understandably distracted?

[C.Ronaldo]

lol y'all are gonna laugh when you see how short he is in person, I saw him in Italy and was funny...but his quick feet and low centre of gravity, make him a very tough mark

Reminds me of Deco

Is he a fair comparison?

[Milanista]

I think his game is a lil similar but GIO is (from what i remember of deco) a lot quicker and isn't as good a passer as deco was. If you guys like guys that can take on there man 1vs1 and has a lot of lil moves, he is fun to watch...and for any slow CB or overally aggresive d-men, he will take them to school

Reminds me of Deco

Is he a fair comparison?

[Milanista]

watch how many free kicks in dangerous spots we get...Bradely IMO has been pretty bad in his FK last year, id expect GIO to take some and not sure how good Alti is at FK

[Phil]

watch how many free kicks in dangerous spots we get...Bradely IMO has been pretty bad in his FK last year, id expect GIO to take some and not sure how good Alti is at FK

I would expect Gio to take most and Jozy to be trying to get on the end of them or cause a distraction with the guys in the box. He will draw a lot of attention due to his size and strength.

[Red I]

I would expect Gio to take most and Jozy to be trying to get on the end of them or cause a distraction with the guys in the box. He will draw a lot of attention due to his size and strength.

Cheyrou can take free-kicks too - the 3 man set-up close to goal of Seba, Cheyrou and Jozy / Bradley will give the goalie fits

[Platts]

The article is Dutch not French
De Jong being from the GTA is interesting, but remember every agent in europe is going to use us and the other big spending MLS clubs as leverage.

[Kaz]

today is the last day of the transfer window no?


Last day with Gilberto on the books?

[jloome]

today is the last day of the transfer window no?


Last day with Gilberto on the books?

We have until March 1. The window is easily circumvented by having the new club buyout his existing deal so that he's a free agent, then paying us a fee on first appearance equivalent to the remainder of the difference between the buyout and his transfer value.

[Petor]

We have until March 1. The window is easily circumvented by having the new club buyout his existing deal so that he's a free agent, then paying us a fee on first appearance equivalent to the remainder of the difference between the buyout and his transfer value.

With TFC getting Gio early they must have made a deal for Gilberto.
No sense being stuck with 4DPs again and only getting a sack of balls(again).

[Areathrasher]

If they are selling Gil outside of the league then a few of the options close over the next few days (Mexico, Europe) not sure when the Brazilian league window closes though.

[Ajax TFC]

can't read french but please happen

And clearly you don't read Dutch either. Or realize that the language spoken in holland is not French...

[cubr]

Wasn't Gilberto going to CR Vasco da Gama? I'm thinking they are trying to time it so they announce it when Giovinco arrives, as to not have any lows in PR.

[Eleven]

It's Dutch, not French. Just says he is interested in coming to MLS and that his kid doesn't see his her grandparents very often (I'm guessing they live in Newmarket?).He also says that reports of him having overly high salary demands are false.

More specifically, MLS in the U.S.

From my understanding, the article mentions only that he was born in Newmarket. Where MdJ is quoted about his lil 3yo daughter not seeing her grandparents often, was in response to possibly moving (back?) to a Dutch club. So, I gather from that... his parents now live in The Netherlands, possibly Valkenswaard? I'm guessing that because in the intro, MdJ was referred to as a Valkenswaard native but born in Canada. Also Valkenswaard is fairly close to PSV Eindhoven.

P.S. Hello everyone! My first post :-D

[Phil]

More specifically, MLS in the U.S.

From my understanding, the article mentions only that he was born in Newmarket. Where MdJ is quoted about his lil 3yo daughter not seeing her grandparents often, was in response to possibly moving (back?) to a Dutch club. So, I gather from that... his parents now live in The Netherlands, possibly Valkenswaard? I'm guessing that because in the intro, MdJ was referred to as a Valkenswaard native but born in Canada. Also Valkenswaard is fairly close to PSV Eindhoven.

P.S. Hello everyone! My first post :-D

Welcome to the board! Congrats on the first post!!!

[Red I]

More specifically, MLS in the U.S.

From my understanding, the article mentions only that he was born in Newmarket. Where MdJ is quoted about his lil 3yo daughter not seeing her grandparents often, was in response to possibly moving (back?) to a Dutch club. So, I gather from that... his parents now live in The Netherlands, possibly Valkenswaard? I'm guessing that because in the intro, MdJ was referred to as a Valkenswaard native but born in Canada. Also Valkenswaard is fairly close to PSV Eindhoven.

P.S. Hello everyone! My first post :-D

Great first post - very helpful!

[ag futbol]

Exactly; he could be a wide option, and on either side (allowing him to cut in, from the right).

Some questions about his salary, though.. but, it's hard to gauge, until the C.B.A. is sorted.

He's too much of a traditional winger. He either has to convert to a spot in the 3 man midfield (likely only possible if gio plays in the FW spot) or take the LB role.

Intricate runs and combination play are not his forte, which is what we'll be looking for from the two guys playing off altidore.

very good player, don't see the fit without some turnover.

[Redpunkfiddle]

More specifically, MLS in the U.S.

From my understanding, the article mentions only that he was born in Newmarket. Where MdJ is quoted about his lil 3yo daughter not seeing her grandparents often, was in response to possibly moving (back?) to a Dutch club. So, I gather from that... his parents now live in The Netherlands, possibly Valkenswaard? I'm guessing that because in the intro, MdJ was referred to as a Valkenswaard native but born in Canada. Also Valkenswaard is fairly close to PSV Eindhoven.

P.S. Hello everyone! My first post :-D

Finally! Someone who can read French

Welcome.

[Fort York Redcoat]

More specifically, MLS in the U.S.

From my understanding, the article mentions only that he was born in Newmarket. Where MdJ is quoted about his lil 3yo daughter not seeing her grandparents often, was in response to possibly moving (back?) to a Dutch club. So, I gather from that... his parents now live in The Netherlands, possibly Valkenswaard? I'm guessing that because in the intro, MdJ was referred to as a Valkenswaard native but born in Canada. Also Valkenswaard is fairly close to PSV Eindhoven.

P.S. Hello everyone! My first post :-D

He and Jimmy Brennan. Newmarketeers! Although DeJong didn't stay long, it's true.

[Eleven]

Finally! Someone who can read French

Great first post - very helpful!

Thank You! About time I gave back.

Welcome to the board! Congrats on the first post!!!

Thank you! Took me long enough to sign up considering how long this site has been on my home screen.

P.S. It could also be that MdJs baby mama is also Dutch (she's speaks it) and maybe he was referring to her parents instead or both sets.

[AdamAM]

Another day, another great interview by Vanney. 12:40 on you get a good sense of what Cheyrou brings, sounds like exactly what we need

[Jack]

This off-season seems to be going well so far.

[Ruffian]

This off-season seems to be going well so far.

I seem to remember feeling that way approximately one year ago.

[ManUtd4ever]

I seem to remember feeling that way approximately one year ago.

True, but it feels like there is more substance to the moves this off season. I think we have a much more balanced squad now. A natural winger would be nice though.

[Jack]

I seem to remember feeling that way approximately one year ago.

Shh

[jabbronies]

Giovinco to TFC for start of MLS season:
http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/giovi...of-mls-season/

[kwhisperer]

I seem to remember feeling that way approximately one year ago.

For me, the difference this year is that we're adding the new players to a somewhat better core. It feels more like building upon rather than rebuilding. And I don't sense the same Leiwekian emphasis on big names - a little less splashy this time around.

[RealG-TFC]

Another day, another great interview by Vanney. 12:40 on you get a good sense of what Cheyrou brings, sounds like exactly what we need

I wonder what the contents of the video are that is shown to sell the club. Can't help but think the CCL-Galaxy game at the dome is in there.

[AdamAM]

I wonder what the contents of the video are that is shown to sell the club. Can't help but think the CCL-Galaxy game at the dome is in there.

The cat running across the field during the CCL game probably

[RealG-TFC]

And the squirrel!