If management doesn’t have another DP to fill in that last spot with Bernie coming in , who cares about that 150 thousand for Poz even if he was going to walk for free next year.. imagine having Poz as a free floating striker in the middle (like Vanney did in 2019 when we went to the final ) and Jiminez off the bench
Insigne — Pozeulo — Bernadeschi
Kaye ——Bradley —- Osorio
Now that would’ve been entertaining to watch.
… let’s hope management has some sort of surprise for us
Further to my nonsense on this...
If it is a DP then 'go big or go home'; why not?
https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/s...30961766203392
Lets swing for the fence that is known as Kalidou Koulibaly!
States he is 'open to a new challenge' and may have 'family' considerations.
Be a great back line 'French Connection' for this and maybe next year at least.
Last edited by Mr. Inbetween; 07-13-2022 at 06:39 AM.
Its a discussion board bro. Attack the arguements, not the poster.
I just posted my opinion and mixed in with facts as well.
I spend alot of money on this team (the wife is pissed but hey, she spends a tonne shopping so its even...lol) and want the best. Am calling it like I see it.
Cheers.
Yeh, going into the rest of the season with only Mavinga, McNaughton & O'Neil as CB's with Criscito as a possible just doesn't seem like a good idea.
Need a starting CB.
Mavinga's regression needs to be addressed somehow.
Com'on everyone!
Lets fight those clouds of uncaring!
It's time to Care Bear Stare Together!
https://youtu.be/dN_s1EJbIn4
Definitely Og. Mavinga was so good before...but now making lots of critical mistakes like the errant ball leading to the first last game....or somehow his man getting by him for a breakaway in extra time as well...
If Criscito can play some CB that would help...would provide a calming influence but then left back is a problem again....
Bottom line, we need a CB right away. Not sure what we are waiting for unless we have thrown in the towel on any chance of making the playoffs....then not getting a CB after letting Salcedo go all makes sense then.
And please for the love of God, no Mikey Bradley at CB...he gets torched there....can't mark guys tight, doen't have speed to go up against quick forwards and can't win headers....so no to that if bb is planning to do so.
I wouldn't put much into this at all but some random guy on football Twitter keeps insisting we're working on getting Rodrigo Nestor. I had to Google who that was and I doubt there's anything to it but what the hell? Why not throw it in here.
I think JLoome brought it up earlier…. If I was TFC I would try and sign Atuesta as a dp, he played extremely well for BB he’s only 25. I think he would be the perfect 6. I looked at his stats and he’s not starting or getting a lot of playing time.
build a midfield of oso, Kaye and Atuesta with the potential of insigne jesus and bernadeschi upfront. They could score a lot of goals. My only concern would be the lack of pace in the midfield. But it can’t be any slower than what we have now.
I think the purge of the defence will happen over the winter. Remember there is a 2 month break in football/soccer due to the World Cup so I think it will be easier to acquire a commanding cb on a tam deal then. Punt Mavinga and sign one cb from outside of the mls and find one in the mls
Probably will be the keeper decision then, as well… are there any Julio Cesar’s out there that need playing time?
Mavinga needs to play with someone who keeps him focused and intense, he played much better with Criscito. When 44 left the game intensity dropped. Watch the last goal, a bit unfair but he reacted very late to the turnover. With one minute left in a 2-1 game, ball in your final 1/3… you would think everyone would be deeper and focused on the play.
Remember, we dont necessarily need a DP CB but definitely a TAM level who can command the line.
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It was me, maybe jloome did too
This guy makes deep lying thread the needle passes, he would be perfect. This plays sticks out in my mind because I watched it live
Check out this tweet at [URL]https://twitter.com/mls/status/1419136269544824834?s=21&t=vqGbOmAicuy7LXiP6xLs6Q[/URL]
“What the world needs is more geniuses with humility; there are so few of us left.”
Agreed on Atuesta. Does he need to be a DP though? Perhaps on account of the transfer fee but could be bought down later
IMHO, I suspect this signals a less likelihood that any defender/s would be an import/international player.
And a more likelihood of being attained from within the MLS; out of contract?
Maybe 'an understanding' already exists with someone/s?
Does the Bosman Ruling apply to MLS?
Maybe a poster is willing to identify a few such viable candidates?
If it's not within MLS, then the winter window should carry a transfer fee right?
Unless, like LI we begin negotiating on a Bosman and get a pre-contract for the next summer window.
I think this strategy/wait would be 'A Bridge Too Far".
I believe, yet am not sure if any transfer fee has MLS cap/budgetary implications?
Believing it might, I prefer the 'free' acquisition route; which for me means 'this' window if it is an international.
Maybe this years World Cup and break throws a beneficial monkey in the wrench?
Obviously we, that is BB, for his vision, would want the best fit; player.
However, doesn't any 'free' aspect save TFC money in the short term?
At the very least allow some of such monies to be repurposed or re-positioned towards a salary to further entice that player signing?
Check out this tweet at https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1547175913158213632
I know Nico isn't trustworthy, but have we seen anything else that Berna's new agent is D'Amico? I couldn't find anything else on Twitter...
It has been mentioned that at one time it may have been/was previously Pastorello at P&P Sport Management.
A current 'Big Kahuna'.
If D'Amico snaked Fede... wow!
Maybe a 'joint' venture?
Signing by the sun, sea, and white marble at the feet?
Edit: Seems he left Mino 'Tony Soprano' Raiola last year before he died for Pastorello.
D'Amico likely 'brokering' the deal as Kamp Berg suggests.
Last edited by Mr. Inbetween; 07-13-2022 at 09:17 AM.