Ok, guys and gals...this could be an interesting thread...time to play armchair expert and give your grade on the players who had significant playing time this year...add players if you wish...
GK
Greg Sutton - B+...was TFC's saving grace (pun intended) many many times this year, and made some huge saves...but also costed TFC some points...distribution is not good...6 clean sheets in 24 games.
Brian Edwards - C+...will be a decent keeper in a couple of years...was a good replacement for Sutton when needed...needs to attack shots better (the goal in the first game v. Columbus comes to mind)...2 clean sheets in 6 games.
D
Nana Attakora-Gyan - C...hopefully will be with TFC for a while, and can only improve...has decent speed and just needs to learn and mature...can't be too critical of a 19 year old.
Jim Brennan - B...the captain brought it very nearly every game this year...great at bringing the ball up the left an doesn't always give the best cross, but put a couple right on Dichio's forehead (3-2 loss to DCU for example)...passionate and versatile...can play CB or LM.
Hunter Freeman - D...came in for basically emergency reinforcement and didn't doo much of significance other than an own goal v. Houston...most likely gone in the offseason.
Julius James - D+...very gifted physically, but a positional headache...could be a product of being a rookie, but should not have these mental breakdowns at 24...could be a good backup in the future.
Tyrone Marshall - C-...big and strong but slow...is not usually in the spotlight which is often a good thing for a defender...has been a serviceable player for TFC, but should start being phased out of the starting lineup.
Olivier Tebily - F...quitter..asshole
Marco Velez - D...simple description...roller coaster...started terribly but peaked with an explosive badge-kissing goal celebration, before going back to mediocre, then terrible again...good in the air and scored a couple of goals, but is just not aware enough to be an every day MLS defender.
Marvell Wynne - A-...irreplaceable on TFC...can do it all...make runs, pass, defend, has skill moves, and uses sprinter speed to get himself out of tough situations...once he improves his defensive positioning he will move to Europe...it'll be a sad day for TFC.
MF
Maurice Edu - C-...followed up a great rookie season with a mediocre second season...MoJo made a great deal on his sale...5 mil robbed Rangers blind.
Amado Guevara - B-...a great distributor of the ball and can score too...hurts TFC by missing too many games for FIFA dates (although not really his fault)...could've had a much better season statistically if half his balls weren't wasted by shitty Cunny...had great chemistry with Dichio.
Kevin Harmse - D...spirited but reckless...a card/penalty waiting to happen...ok for depth, but must control himself of the field...a soccer player in a hockey player's body...can play CM or CB.
Rohan Ricketts - C...came with tons of hype, but was inconsistent...followed a great game with a poor one...has great skills but needs to pick his spots better...to his defence, he's often double teamed by defenders...loves the city and the team...fan favourite...next year will be key.
Laurent Robert - D-...also came with the hype, but hardly lived up to it...scored in his first game, but was lazy and just not interested in playing in MLS...also had many wasted balls by shitty Cunny...all he had to offer was a left foot.
Carl Robinson - B...TFC's engine...goes all out the full 90 every game...still makes some poor passing decisions...excellent tackler...sometimes underappreciated, but showed his true worth playing his natural position this year...will be a big loss if he leaves.
Tyler Roselund - C-...good off the bench and fills up a Canadian roster spot...solid depth player.
F/S
Chad Barrett - B...showed great potential...hard nosed and can score...still young and will be deadly when he can improve his scoring touch...TFC was wise to lock him up long term.
Jeff Cunningham - F...epic fail...couldn't kick a beachball into the ocean...the definition of bad luck.
Danny Dichio - B-...left a huge void in the lineup when he had the concussion problems...always the smartest player on the field...has incredible touch for a big guy...led the team in goals despits not scoring since June 14...TFC's legend.
Abdus Ibrahim - C+...the sky is the limit...will tear up the league when he gets a little stronger...fast and athletic.
Carlos Ruiz - F...epic fail part 2...just leave.
Jarrod Smith - D...showed hope with a goal early in the season v. LA, but seems to just aimlessly run around the field...bench player.
Johann Smith - C...I really like this guy...would love to see him long term with TFC...runs right at defenders and has sick skills...needs to relax with the stepovers!
Incomplete
Todd Dunivant - C-...season cut short due to injury...useful player...allows Brennan to move around the field to other positons.
Tyler Hemming - D+...not given a chance under Carver...could've served useful off the bench and Canadian.
Management
John Carver - D+...wanted to give him a C-, but TFC were outcoached in too many games this season...to his credit, he was often short-handed on players and did the best he could with what was at his disposal...has incredible passion, but sometimes doesn't know when to draw the line...next year will make or break him.
Mo Johnston - D...just like he says, he takes 2 steps back for every 1 step forward...has one last chance to wisely use the allocaton money and bring in a DP by the start of next season...the clock is ticking on him and Carver...one more season like this and they both have to go.
Add/make comments as you wish...this should be fun!
...keep in mind, this is for the most part an OPINION thread....it is by no means the be all-end all of TFC....if you disagree, to a point there's no need to call anybody a cunt or a dummy....state your reason why you disagree and debate it....keep it above the belt people!