How can we even trade Bendik? We didn't pick up the option and the Re-Entry is over so aren't all those players FAs. I obviously don't mind, it's a free asset; just another MLS rule I don't understand. It's like those Frei and Convey deals a couple years ago
Gomez is too slow to play that role out wide. What you need is the competent version of Robbie Findley.Originally Posted by Areathrasher
I think team speed is an interesting concern. Right now, outside of Seba, we have guys who range from average to slow. However, lets note Bradley and Johnson form a very aggressive ball winning midfield. Teams have problems dealing with the General's presence alone, throw in WJ and we should consistently be winning those battles in the trenches.
It's not unheard of for teams to play a 3 midfield with three superior players who don't distinctly have different qualities. I'm sure we can figure out something. Even a 4-1-3-2 with Cheyrou as the "1" could work.
Last edited by ag futbol; 12-19-2015 at 10:22 AM.
Bendik to Orlando per Paul Tenorio.
No details on the return as of yet.
well my day just got slightly better
So, per Orlando journo Paul Tenorio, Bendik to OCSC in trade for ???. I'd guess either TAM or GAM. If it is TAM, that would indicate a GK signing from Europe once January window opens. If GAM, then who knows.
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sport...1218-post.html
Bendik's value must have plummeted based on his performance last season. I'm not expecting much of a return. The freed up cap space will certainly help though.
From everyone I expect to see us unload, I expect nothing of value in return other than a low amount of allo $$$.
Some stuff floating around that Milan Borjan is on his way to toronto.
I think that would move him to first call to the GK start position for Canada. Why not, right? Kenny already played for us for a stint...
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He retweeted it, sounds like you may be right!
milan borjan RetweetedCanucks Abroad @Canucks_Abroad 41m41 minutes ago
Canucks Abroad Retweeted Teddy
Teddy claims @mr_zombi to @torontofc is a done deal #TransferRumours
Canucks Abroad added,
Teddy @Toronto_Sports@RyleyBredenhof @Canucks_Abroad this is accurate as I first reported #tfc
^ I like it. Sturdy, dependable, etc...
Although starting to worry we'll lose have our starting lineup on intl dates.
Transfer market says he just signed a 3 year deal in July.
So I guess we are blowing our TAM on a transfer fee for him? Kind of dumb to do that for a keeper.
Roberts has to start getting playing time at some point.
Go look at Borjans twitter page, pretty sure he's just having a laugh.
This would be a terrible move. Borjan would be laughed at if he wasn't Canadian. I'd rather keep Bendik and the TAM. (If there's any involved) Surely there's some GK in France looking to play that Vanney could convince.
That's actually so confusing
They just sent him to Bremner to train. Can only assume it's to get him some professional training action to take him to the next level with TFC2 next season.
I don't see him coming up until the following season depending on how our new guy does. No point in bringing him up to sit on the bench. He's young still. No need to rush him - he's getting pro games under his belt and proper training to compensate. I'd rather just see him come up and play tandum with a guy he can learn from, then take over the #1 the follow season or sooner.
apparently TFC is building a team of NA players and seba.maybe our gm should trade our import slots for allo.
Borjan is a much better goalkeeper than Bendik or Konopka. It would be far from a terrible move to acquire him, and it would cost less than acquiring a European keeper that isn't currently out of a job.
Last edited by ManUtd4ever; 12-19-2015 at 01:43 PM.
I suspect we'll play a couple of different formations, with two recessed central midfielders, pivots with mostly defensive duty.
-----Johnson---Cheyrou----
----------Bradley
But also
--------Johnson-----
----Bradley--Osorio
and also
-----Johnson-----
Osorio----Cheyrou
-----Bradley
We still need a DM. We should be platooning one, as they're all too similar in their weaknesses, and our midfield looks woefully slow to me.
Gotta disagree here. Bendik nice guy, so so keeper. We need more he can't provide. If ya don't use TAM ya lose it and so we might as well use it on Borjan, who is by all means a decent keeper, certainly good enough for this league, with great euro experience.not sure I trust Vanneys plugs in France as Perquis and Kantari have been so so so far. Do wish it had been used on a pit bull DM but it wasn't so once again I ask why not on Borjan
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Sounds like he likes to re-tweet to be a bit of a shit disturber. He should fit in well on this board, at any rate.He retweeted it, sounds like you may be right!
milan borjan Retweeted
Canucks Abroad Retweeted Teddy
Teddy claims @mr_zombi to @torontofc is a done deal #TransferRumours
Canucks Abroad added,
Teddy @Toronto_Sports@RyleyBredenhof @Canucks_Abroad this is accurate as I first reported #tfc
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interesting post.
here is how I would look at it : Seba has to play in his best position, which is a slightly withdrawn striker on the left. To maximize his effectiveness, he needs a hold up player with him (we use Altidore in this role but Gomez and Moore would both do if the goal is to maximize Seba's effectiveness. But that's a digression). So we MUST play a 1-1 or a 2 up front.
that then dictates that we play a 4-1-3-2 , a 4-3-1-2 or a 4-4-2 (likely with a diamond where there is a "1" at the base") The question is, what will allow us to continue to be explosive offensively but stop being so vulnerable defensively in the midfield, particularly when Bradley makes his runs. Which comes down to, who is the "1"? Is that what they expect from Johnson?
The more I look at this the more I think we are going to have a really good 4-1-3-2 in 2017.
why not...2016?
Cause in 2017 Cheyrou will have retired. Great player but of all the pieces in this puzzle, he's the one that doesn't fit.
4-3-1-2 is really a 4-3-3 variant. It's what I'd do.
Bigger question is how not to mess with Seba. It seems unavoidable.
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Cheyrou is no sure starter next year. We might play the diamond with Seba at the top, Bradley beside Oso, and Johnson behind them (instead of Cheyrou).
Gomez will be traded or used. What happened with him was nuts last year.
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No way Johnson can play the top of the diamond, or a 10. I have seen one too many MNT game to buy that. He doesn't have the flair. He's a classic 6. Bradley should go there before he does.
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i agree about that on WJ...if anything he replaces warner..i think warner is gone by jan.
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