TFC 2019 player in-season moves/speculation/rumours [Seba-free zone from page 74 on]

[David_Oliveira]

I'm sorry but I just don't see what everyone sees in regards to Ciman. As a back up, he's been solid. I rewatched the game this morning and I thought he was one of our better players. I'd love to see his heat map. It seemed he was absolutely everywhere. Has he lost a step? 100-percent yes but is he a solid backup cb? You better believe it. His distribution was really good and his positioning was better than most

Also, I pray to God that Bradley never gets hurt. He is the backbone, heart beat, brain, and anything else you can think of of this team.

[OgtheDim]

Also Terrence Boyd flop confirmed yet?

At Ricketts pay, not yet - we've got 7 games coming together in May that should tell us.

[Ossington Mental Youth]

I'd absolutely take a TAM
or DP CB. Our backline had been awful, Moor is one year older, Ciman looks like he's lost a step (someone pointed out to me Friday that him and Pozuelo played together, could be wrong but would make sense why they signed Ciman). Zavaleta is back up at best not a starter and Mavinga can't carry the defense by himself. We need at least one CB signing.

Also Terrence Boyd flop confirmed yet?

Not a chance in hell. How many games has he played? Cmon man, give him some time to play. He's being written off with likely less than 400 mins as a TFC player.

[MightyDM]

I think Boyd is delivering exactly what they expect. Hustle, pace, hard work, experience.

[portu]

I only say this because he can't get on the bench it seems. He was supposed to be the guy we bring on and hasn't been. We haven't seen anything of him because he hasn't been good enough in training to even get in the 18. If Jozy is out for significant time I'm not convinced we'll see him edge out Akinola or Hamilton for that time.

[MightyDM]

I only say this because he can't get on the bench it seems. He was supposed to be the guy we bring on and hasn't been. We haven't seen anything of him because he hasn't been good enough in training to even get in the 18. If Jozy is out for significant time I'm not convinced we'll see him edge out Akinola or Hamilton for that time.

Agreed. Hamilton and Akinola have performed though.

[Canuckistan]

I watched the LAFC/Seattle game today and man LAFC is the class of this league right now. TFC has no chance of beating them with their current lineup - I would expect a bad beat down actually. There needs to be some other signings of significance that are required. Last time Altidore had a hammy, he was gone for at least 5 weeks.

[ag futbol]

I only say this because he can't get on the bench it seems. He was supposed to be the guy we bring on and hasn't been. We haven't seen anything of him because he hasn't been good enough in training to even get in the 18. If Jozy is out for significant time I'm not convinced we'll see him edge out Akinola or Hamilton for that time.

We always seem to fall back on the training thing but looking a little bit more broadly: is Terence Boyd really better than Hamilton in training? Was Ben Spencer, who also seemed to win immediate opportunities over Hamilton, better? Rickets at a certain point didn’t make sense either but kept getting run-outs.

Something is amiss here. Being a striker is a bottom line business. You score you play, you whif chances you sit. To see a guy score on a decent clip sit behind another player of a similar pedigree in the name of something the coach sees in practice is a bad call IMO.

Vanney overthinks this shit. Up top you ride your best horse (Altidore) or absent that your hot hand (Hamilton, for now). That should be it.

[Brooker]

I watched the LAFC/Seattle game today and man LAFC is the class of this league right now. TFC has no chance of beating them with their current lineup - I would expect a bad beat down actually.

I don't care how many goals they score. I fear no team that lose 0-1 to Vancouver at this stage of the season.

My logical mind will not allow it.

[Joe Kool]

With Jozy injured it would be a great time for that offensive winger to show up for some added scoring punch.....and of course a good CB would be most welcome. Anytime Ali.....

[Ossington Mental Youth]

Hamilton got looked over last year the majority of the time despite having a decent scoring rate. Who knows why Boyd is being benched. Could be nursing an injury or lacking match fitness. Anyone know the last time he played (and not for us)

I watched the LAFC/Seattle game today and man LAFC is the class of this league right now. TFC has no chance of beating them with their current DEFENSE

fixed that

[MightyDM]

I’ve been puzzled about Vanney’s treatment of JHams for at least a season and a half. He has the gift of goals. It is possible that he is better as a sub, when defenses are tiring, but that’s more of an argument for a Ricketts type player. His ability to put the ball in the net should have earned far more minutes last year (ahead of Spencer and Bakero and even Ricketts) and certainly this. Plus his interview after the Minnesota game was excellent - very mature sounding.

[Ossington Mental Youth]

I’ve been puzzled about Vanney’s treatment of JHams for at least a season and a half. He has the gift of goals. It is possible that he is better as a sub, when defenses are tiring, but that’s more of an argument for a Ricketts type player. His ability to put the ball in the net should have earned far more minutes last year (ahead of Spencer and Bakero and even Ricketts) and certainly this. Plus his interview after the Minnesota game was excellent - very mature sounding.

yeah puzzled me too. Suspect maybe it was an attitude issue, lax in training blah blah blah. Either way looking forward to seeing more of him. Do want to see a bit more from Boyd too.

[Smokecell]

yeah puzzled me too. Suspect maybe it was an attitude issue, lax in training blah blah blah. Either way looking forward to seeing more of him. Do want to see a bit more from Boyd too.

Wasn't very puzzling, he was given many chances last year and never stepped up. Like many, I was totally fine with his departure in the off season given that fact. Glad he's starting to pull it together...now to do it regularly...

[Joe Kool]

Wasn't very puzzling, he was given many chances last year and never stepped up. Like many, I was totally fine with his departure in the off season given that fact. Glad he's starting to pull it together...now to do it regularly...

He actually admitted in an interview very recently when asked about all of this that he didn't have the right mentality when it came to training and getting some game minutes in recent years. He says he feels this offseason that he has sorted all that out and feels he knows what he has to do and the work rate it takes along with taking your chance when you get it. Hopefully we see lots of success for him now. Definitely seems to be a different player when in the games this season. Much higher work rate I think that before.

[Ossington Mental Youth]

well then, there ya have it

[Oldtimer]

I’ve been puzzled about Vanney’s treatment of JHams for at least a season and a half. He has the gift of goals. It is possible that he is better as a sub, when defenses are tiring, but that’s more of an argument for a Ricketts type player. His ability to put the ball in the net should have earned far more minutes last year (ahead of Spencer and Bakero and even Ricketts) and certainly this. Plus his interview after the Minnesota game was excellent - very mature sounding.

Vanney explained in his post-game interview that Hamilton had been inconsistent in the past. He seemed to be hinting that he may have more opportunities if he steps up more. Also this:

He actually admitted in an interview very recently when asked about all of this that he didn't have the right mentality when it came to training and getting some game minutes in recent years. He says he feels this offseason that he has sorted all that out and feels he knows what he has to do and the work rate it takes along with taking your chance when you get it. Hopefully we see lots of success for him now. Definitely seems to be a different player when in the games this season. Much higher work rate I think that before.

[Mikmacdo]

One move that pissed me off this offseason was loaning out Ryan Telfer. He was the one guy on the team who could provide some speed and played well last year when given a shot. If they had brought in a winger by now then it would have been ok but weeks keep going by and nothing is coming in.

[TFC1154ever]

One move that pissed me off this offseason was loaning out Ryan Telfer. He was the one guy on the team who could provide some speed and played well last year when given a shot. If they had brought in a winger by now then it would have been ok but weeks keep going by and nothing is coming in.

Remember when they said we should hear about a signing almost 3 week ago? Really frustrating. I think they thought they had Menandez wrapped up, and it blew up in their face.

[ag futbol]

Remember when they said we should hear about a signing almost 3 week ago? Really frustrating. I think they thought they had Menandez wrapped up, and it blew up in their face.

Not that I often side with KJ and Caldwell, but in their recent podcast they noted that signing is about a year overdue. The team has been looking for some time although that’s been complicated by cap considerations.

I get wanting the right player but absent that just take a run at some sort of stop gap. Right now we basically have De Leon and that’s it.

[Mikmacdo]

Not that I often side with KJ and Caldwell, but in their recent podcast they noted that signing is about a year overdue. The team has been looking for some time although that’s been complicated by cap considerations.

I get wanting the right player but absent that just take a run at some sort of stop gap. Right now we basically have De Leon and that’s it.

Yeah one winger who really isn’t a winger but can do an ok job there.

[TFC/Everton]

So, Manning had a call with media today and nobody asked him about incoming players?

Am I getting that right?

[Hamilton_Red]

I don't care how many goals they score. I fear no team that lose 0-1 to Vancouver at this stage of the season.

My logical mind will not allow it.

Exactly - They have had a pretty softball schedule so far... Portland, San Jose, dropping points to NYFC and Vancouver. We have nothing to fear...especially if we fix the defence/keeping. They beat Seattle easily...but Seattle was ragged from a tough game last week.

[portu]

So, Manning had a call with media today and nobody asked him about incoming players?

Am I getting that right?

What a joke

Also I'm not sure how Manning calling Jozy a child throwing a temper tantrum makes this situation better. The guy is 29 years old with a serious history of injuries, not a child.

[ag futbol]

Not loving the party line here by Manning. He really could have tweaked what he said and put a cork in the whole issue.

Comparing your star player to a small child really just sets the stage for further confrontation.

[Blindside16]

I find it very disheartening that we still have no even heard a peep other than "a new signing is coming" for 2 months now. Manning and Curtis are lucky that Pozuelo has been the phenom that he has been. The jury is still out on Boyd, but they have been underwhelming on signings. I am surprised Vanney hasn't given Endoh a look on the wing. I know he failed as a LWB but he is more suited to a winger role. If nothing else he has a high work rate and is coming off a strong season with TFC2

[Joe Kool]

I find it very disheartening that we still have no even heard a peep other than "a new signing is coming" for 2 months now. Manning and Curtis are lucky that Pozuelo has been the phenom that he has been. The jury is still out on Boyd, but they have been underwhelming on signings. I am surprised Vanney hasn't given Endoh a look on the wing. I know he failed as a LWB but he is more suited to a winger role. If nothing else he has a high work rate and is coming off a strong season with TFC2

Yeah I would like to see Endoh in a game on the wing too just to see what he can do these days. Had some nice shots from distance with TFC2 that resulted in goals as well. Definitely looks like he improved since his last stint on the first team.

[Derko]

What a joke

Also I'm not sure how Manning calling Jozy a child throwing a temper tantrum makes this situation better. The guy is 29 years old with a serious history of injuries, not a child.

I would like to actually here this, is it available

[notthesun]

Not loving the party line here by Manning. He really could have tweaked what he said and put a cork in the whole issue.

Comparing your star player to a small child really just sets the stage for further confrontation.

Seriously, I had the exact same impression. Makes Jozy's comment on Manning's ego sound really accurate.

[paul-collins]

I would like to actually here this, is it available

It's in the Molinaro article, in the Jozy thread