Page 74 of 118 FirstFirst ... 246470717273747576777884 ... LastLast
Results 2,191 to 2,220 of 3511
  1. #2191
    Registered User
    Join Date
    Apr 2010
    Posts
    439
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    COYR's did an interview with OG. He stated that the first time the idea of coming to Toronto came up was when he was in the January camp with Bradley. Bradley spent a lot of time convincing him to come to TO. Seems to me this is a Bradley signing!

  2. #2192
    Registered User
    Join Date
    Jul 2011
    Posts
    1,019
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Ossington Mental Youth View Post
    Two mids and a defender. Wonder if it's just training, think their club is in financial trouble
    The team was suspended for three years from their federation

  3. #2193
    Registered User
    Join Date
    Apr 2012
    Posts
    32
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Captain View Post
    COYR's did an interview with OG. He stated that the first time the idea of coming to Toronto came up was when he was in the January camp with Bradley. Bradley spent a lot of time convincing him to come to TO. Seems to me this is a Bradley signing!
    Does this give any indication of what Bradley’s plans are? Why would he convince anyone to come here if he had
    any notion of leaving anytime soon.

  4. #2194
    Registered User
    Join Date
    May 2008
    Posts
    1,621
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Bantamfan View Post
    Does this give any indication of what Bradley’s plans are? Why would he convince anyone to come here if he had
    any notion of leaving anytime soon.
    Depends if it was before or after Seba and Vazquez left.

  5. #2195
    Registered User
    Join Date
    Jun 2014
    Posts
    4,768
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    Anyone follow LigaNOS closely enough to know if Coentrão would still be worth a punt? His contract with Rio Ave is up at the end of the month.

  6. #2196
    Registered User
    Join Date
    May 2008
    Posts
    1,621
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by portu View Post
    Anyone follow LigaNOS closely enough to know if Coentrão would still be worth a punt? His contract with Rio Ave is up at the end of the month.
    Does he still get called up for Portugal? If not, when was his last cap?
    Also, doesnt he play on the left side?

  7. #2197
    RPB Member
    Moderator

    Join Date
    May 2008
    Location
    On the Interwebs
    Posts
    18,703
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    Please discuss Seba rumours in the Seba thread. This thread is now Seba-free.
    Last edited by Oldtimer; 06-16-2019 at 11:01 PM.

  8. #2198
    Registered User
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Posts
    267
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    Bradley transfer talk from Mexico:

    Transfer Liga MX.@TransferLigaMX 6h6 hours ago


    FC Juarez is negotiating with Michael Bradley (,���� 31 years old) current captain of his national team and Toronto FC; negotiations are on track and his salary would be Top 5 in the Liga MX. For now, only team in Mexico that negotiates with Bradley.

  9. #2199
    Registered User
    Join Date
    Jan 2011
    Location
    116
    Posts
    868
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by kuku View Post
    Bradley transfer talk from Mexico:

    Transfer Liga MX.@TransferLigaMX 6h6 hours ago


    FC Juarez is negotiating with Michael Bradley (,���� 31 years old) current captain of his national team and Toronto FC; negotiations are on track and his salary would be Top 5 in the Liga MX. For now, only team in Mexico that negotiates with Bradley.
    That would be ~$4m a year. He'd be on a free transfer as well. If it's true it's hard for him to be a TAM player here when he can move his family to LA and they can be close to his old man as well. Win Win

  10. #2200
    Registered User
    Join Date
    Oct 2018
    Posts
    923
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    If Bradley signs on a free let him go in this summer window so they can see what Fraser can do and sign a winger with DP money.

  11. #2201
    Registered User
    Join Date
    Apr 2009
    Location
    Scarborough
    Posts
    7,784
    Mentioned
    1 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Mikmacdo View Post
    If Bradley signs on a free let him go in this summer window so they can see what Fraser can do and sign a winger with DP money.
    Could sign a DP anyway with the Zlatan type half season deal.

  12. #2202
    RPB Member
    Moderator

    Join Date
    May 2008
    Location
    On the Interwebs
    Posts
    18,703
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Mikmacdo View Post
    If Bradley signs on a free let him go in this summer window so they can see what Fraser can do and sign a winger with DP money.
    They will probably pay TFC to have him go early.

    This team will be rebuilt as a Curtis team, whether for better or for worse.
    MLS is a tough, physical league, that emphasizes speed, and features plastic fields, grueling travel, extreme weather, and incompetent refs. - NK Toronto

  13. #2203
    Registered User
    Join Date
    Apr 2009
    Location
    Scarborough
    Posts
    7,784
    Mentioned
    1 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    Letting Bradley go is key for us moving forward. We need to change our approach and it won't change with him in midfield.

  14. #2204
    RPB Member
    Join Date
    Jun 2008
    Location
    Sec. 112
    Posts
    2,517
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by kuku View Post
    Bradley transfer talk from Mexico:

    Transfer Liga MX.@TransferLigaMX 6h6 hours ago


    FC Juarez is negotiating with Michael Bradley (,���� 31 years old) current captain of his national team and Toronto FC; negotiations are on track and his salary would be Top 5 in the Liga MX. For now, only team in Mexico that negotiates with Bradley.
    I know damn well that the Bradley and Seba rumors are fake but I can't help but think about what Jozy-Seba upfront would look like with Pozuelo.

  15. #2205
    RPB Member
    Join Date
    Apr 2012
    Location
    116
    Posts
    21,718
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by kodiakTFC View Post
    I know damn well that the Bradley and Seba rumors are fake but I can't help but think about what Jozy-Seba upfront would look like with Pozuelo.
    With no wide outlet?

    It would be like watching Timbits soccer.

  16. #2206
    Registered User
    Join Date
    May 2008
    Location
    F5
    Posts
    15,304
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by OgtheDim View Post
    With no wide outlet?

    It would be like watching Timbits soccer.
    Well I’m not so sure about Timbits but it would be the same style we used a few years back which saw the majority of our attacking play come through the middle.

    I think you’re right, we need some sort of tweak (assume that is what you’re getting at). Teams need to take us more seriously out wide to give Jozy and company the room they need to operate.

  17. #2207
    RPB Member
    Join Date
    Jun 2008
    Location
    Sec. 112
    Posts
    2,517
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by OgtheDim View Post
    With no wide outlet?

    It would be like watching Timbits soccer.
    We still got that TAM money. I presume OG took the other one.

  18. #2208
    RPB Member
    Join Date
    May 2008
    Location
    Sec 117 row 12 seats 27 & 28
    Posts
    1,576
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by portu View Post
    Anyone follow LigaNOS closely enough to know if Coentrão would still be worth a punt? His contract with Rio Ave is up at the end of the month.
    He is not as fast as he once was that's for sure. This year, was a major step off for him compared to his previous year and even then, when he was at Sporting, he was a shell of what he once was.

    I also don't think he'd fit in well with a 3 man defensive system based on his lack of speed to track back and the fact he was never really strong in defense (played more of an attacking wingback while at Sporting).

  19. #2209
    Registered User
    Join Date
    Jun 2014
    Posts
    4,768
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by David_Oliveira View Post
    He is not as fast as he once was that's for sure. This year, was a major step off for him compared to his previous year and even then, when he was at Sporting, he was a shell of what he once was.

    I also don't think he'd fit in well with a 3 man defensive system based on his lack of speed to track back and the fact he was never really strong in defense (played more of an attacking wingback while at Sporting).
    Yeah, was thinking he might fit on the left side of the 4-2-3-1 in the 3.

  20. #2210
    Registered User
    Join Date
    Aug 2015
    Posts
    1,188
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    FO: We need a speedy forward.
    Curtis: How about USMNT international Boyd?
    FO: Where does he play?
    Curtis: In Europe.
    FO: Can he score?
    Curtis: Long history of it. Many goals.
    FO: Okay.



    FO: Yes, our man Boyd just bagged two in a gold cup game! This guy looks great! Why is Vanney using him so sparingly?
    Curtis: ...
    FO: We did sign a young USMNT international named T. Boyd, right?
    Curtis: Yes.



    Manning, spitting out his morning coffee: Who is TERRENCE Boyd?

  21. #2211
    RPB Member
    Join Date
    Feb 2019
    Location
    Toronto
    Posts
    1,908
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by stegosaurus View Post

    FO: We did sign a young USMNT international named T. Boyd, right?
    Curtis: Yes.



    Manning, spitting out his morning coffee: Who is TERRENCE Boyd?

    Well played!

  22. #2212
    Registered User
    Join Date
    Apr 2011
    Location
    Section 105
    Posts
    368
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by stegosaurus View Post


    Manning, spitting out his morning coffee: Who is TERRENCE Boyd?
    Just spit out my lunch coffee. so good.

  23. #2213
    Registered User
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Posts
    267
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    Wonder if TFC made this bid:

    According to reports from Uruguay, an unnamed #MLS team has had a bid accepted for 23-year-old Uruguayan attacker Federico Martinez, but terms with the player haven’t been agreed. Martinez plays for Liverpool in Uruguay, and is their 2nd leading goal scorer this year.

  24. #2214
    Registered User
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Posts
    267
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    Winger Dieumerci Ndongala from Genk is rumored to be heading to MLS or Turkey.

  25. #2215
    Registered User
    Join Date
    Oct 2018
    Posts
    923
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    Shaffelburg is now on the first team. Hopefully he gets to play at least with TFC2 if he is warming the bench up on the first team.

  26. #2216
    RPB Member
    Join Date
    May 2008
    Location
    Somewhere, Anywhere.
    Posts
    11,228
    Mentioned
    2 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Mikmacdo View Post
    Shaffelburg is now on the first team. Hopefully he gets to play at least with TFC2 if he is warming the bench up on the first team.
    Jacob has great speed up the wing, have been really impressed with his playing, havering attended a few TFCII games this season. Nice to see. Would not be surprised to see him in action soon with all the guys away for the Gold Cup. Not sure about tomorrow as he started for TFCII last last but you have to believe next Wednesday against Atlanta is in the cards.

    Remember The Man, The Legend, The Goal 5-12-07 and All That #9 Left On The Pitch, Thanks For The Memories !!!

  27. #2217
    RPB Member
    Join Date
    Apr 2012
    Location
    116
    Posts
    21,718
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Mikmacdo View Post
    Shaffelburg is now on the first team. Hopefully he gets to play at least with TFC2 if he is warming the bench up on the first team.
    He's now a homegrown & has played 12 times with TFCII.

    He's left wing speed depth - hopefully never seen as a LB.

    At only 19, he's a signing for 2022.

  28. #2218
    Registered User
    Join Date
    May 2008
    Location
    Taiwan
    Posts
    5,703
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by OgtheDim View Post
    He's now a homegrown & has played 12 times with TFCII.

    He's left wing speed depth - hopefully never seen as a LB.

    At only 19, he's a signing for 2022.
    Why not now, if he's ready? Look how many young players are having big impacts in their teams this year ... we shouldn't automatically preclude using Shaffleburg just because he's young.

  29. #2219
    RPB Member
    Join Date
    Apr 2012
    Location
    116
    Posts
    21,718
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by James17930 View Post
    Why not now, if he's ready? Look how many young players are having big impacts in their teams this year ... we shouldn't automatically preclude using Shaffleburg just because he's young.
    He'll be at his best by 2022. My feeling is the TAM LW/LA signing last 2.5 seasons - Shaffelburg starts then. Until then, he's off the bench impact.

    He'll get used now but the team is slowly putting together a good squad for periods of the future. Unlike what we've seen before when it was now or 2017/2018, the brain trust is thinking about more then just now.

  30. #2220
    Registered User
    Join Date
    May 2008
    Location
    Taiwan
    Posts
    5,703
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by OgtheDim View Post
    He'll be at his best by 2022. My feeling is the TAM LW/LA signing last 2.5 seasons - Shaffelburg starts then. Until then, he's off the bench impact.

    He'll get used now but the team is slowly putting together a good squad for periods of the future. Unlike what we've seen before when it was now or 2017/2018, the brain trust is thinking about more then just now.
    But again, you seem to be making that decision not based on his quality, but on his age. I'm not saying you're wrong, only that I'm not sure if you're doing the full due diligence here.

    Have you seen him play much? I admittedly haven't, but if he is good enough we shouldn't be afraid to use him.

 

 

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •