Would this make any sense?
Check out this tweet at https://twitter.com/torontofc_21/status/1618437113711820806
Would this make any sense?
Check out this tweet at https://twitter.com/torontofc_21/status/1618437113711820806
FYI the budget for Bellotti was spent on bernadeschi… and he wanted insigne level money. So that ship has sailed
Naw, disagree. There were Benjamins for that acquisition. One may ask for all ye wants... realistically between 3-4M USD. I suspect, like Criscito, partner was the issue.Originally Posted by TheGoodson
I don't think TheGoodson posted that as opinion. AFAIK Goodson has dropped some insider info before.
That said, if a DP came around that they absolutely could not pass on, I am confident they would get whatever backing they needed. Just no more Pozuelo/Soteldo type deals where money is flushed down the drain. (Not saying Poz was a bad signing. Alluding to the transfersoap $$$).
Understood. I am aware of TheGoodson. Am a strong supporter and advocate of his knowlegde and say. My perspective on this matter is implied in your second paragraph; it is always a business calculus. Imagine if Jorge with Marcelo Mendes conference call Manning saying their guy wants to move to Toronto and play for TFC. Is Billy's answer sorry... budgetary constraints?
Re.: Petretta. Further to TFC/Everton's request. May include some of 19barrett19's highlights. Courtesy of Total TFC...
Check out this tweet at https://twitter.com/Total_TFC/status/1618614463661486085
Plays in the snow!
Last edited by Mr. Inbetween; 01-26-2023 at 10:27 AM.
^Wow that is an impressive highlight reel. Not to go all Paul Mariner (RIP) - but that changed my view of the player...
I wonder what his salary and term is. 1M for 4 years? Maybe max TAM? This is no "undiscovered gem" type project, this is a serious signing.
Last edited by ensco; 01-26-2023 at 10:39 AM.
“What the world needs is more geniuses with humility; there are so few of us left.”
I think you may be right. IIUC- translated, one of the Basel locals indicated he has solid performance stats and instincts. Between Tretta and Mamah we may end up having the two best/duo backs in MLS.
^^
IIUC, some of the internet chatter is that he was desperate to get out of Kasimpasa/Turkiye; hopefully favourable? There are injury history concerns.
Last edited by Mr. Inbetween; 01-26-2023 at 11:24 AM.
How does he compare to Reggie Lambe?
My only worry looking at that is can he defend? Definitely looks good going forward.
Looks like he and Insigne could become quite the deadly combination. Hopefully they come to a quick understanding of each other.
I don’t think his defending is in question. Nice goals on the highlight reel. He averaged one every 15 matches, and about the same with assists.
Why isn't his defending in question? Don't know much about him.
Maybe 'open and able' to earn some Pizzaville endorsement spokesperson change. Commercial re-imagination of... 'It was a rainy day'... as the brother...
Last edited by Mr. Inbetween; 01-26-2023 at 12:31 PM.
You answered your own question
He's coming from a better league, and prior that a parity league where he started 168 times for a top club. If you haven't seen him defend badly, why would his defending be in question?
I think we have enough firepower to survive if he doesn’t contribute offensively. Defending is key, especially 1v1 when he’s out on the flank. We really need things to solidify across the backline.
If a Bob Bradley team clicks they can score at will, I believe his lafc side scored 85 goals in 34 games.
Still think oso bags double figures and strikers a ton between them too
I have seen 0 about him either way. He could be the worst or best at defending on the planet and I wouldn't know.
Trent is great going forward. Can't defend for his life, but he's in a top league. I only know about that because I follow it closely.
I agree with AG above. How he settles into defending is way more important.
The best case scenario is everyone contributes to each other's success - I have a feeling double digit assists+goals for the main scorers (and a backup striker) isn't out of the realm of possibility, and 20+20 could be in the cards for Berna in particular.
Does this contribute to that conversation...
Check out this tweet at https://twitter.com/Total_TFC/status/1618618818645078016
Last edited by Mr. Inbetween; 01-26-2023 at 11:39 AM.
Yep especially as he'll be on penalties.
I'm really excited for the new season already.
I think your initial 20 and 20 pitch might have been a little giddy excitment, though.
If the Italians are even shooting enough to each score 20, we probably have real connectivity problems with the strikers and central mids.
If they each ended up with 15 and 10, I'd be fucking ecstatic, because that would mean at least one striker also in the double digits and the team as a whole probably 55-60 goals for the season.
If we manage that, the defense can still be a little shaky and we're at least still in the playoffs.
We scored 49 goals last year playing a team of mostly kids til late july.
I'd be absolutely shocked if we end the season with under 65 goals.
Last edited by leedsandTFC; 01-26-2023 at 11:46 AM.
Both Italians are pretty much cheat codes. They’ll score a lot.
We scored 44 goals last season, and were gifted five own goals.
An eleven goal swing is pretty good. We did have them for 12 games, representing 13 goals.
Our goal per game ratio over their period went up by a half a goal, so we'd be looking at about 17 more over the season if that held. Depending on how many we were gifted that would put us at 61-66 goals. Should be enough for playoffs, easily.
If either of them -- or both -- miss two-to-four games over the season, that's 5-8 fewer goals... and we're back in at 53-57 goals. So I'm just being conservative.
Philly was the only team that scored more than 66 last year and LAFC was right on that.
Would take a lot of pressure off the defense, because two goals per game equals a lot of time in their end.
That’s great, thanks! I’m looking forward to seeing him.
Wow, those are exceptional numbers.
Yeah looks very good. He may prove to be a steal.
I really like your/this 'cheat codes' characterization.
Yeppp
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