Vitti signs !!

**flatpicker** · 02-09-2009, 04:23 PM

^ now there is optimism!

**giambac** · 02-09-2009, 04:25 PM

Originally Posted by Bluenose13

But,but,but......He's not from England or Scotland

That in itself maybe a positive. we need another style of play besides the boring kick it up and run after game.

**ensco** · 02-09-2009, 04:25 PM

Originally Posted by trane

We are going 4-3-2-1. The Point (striker) will be Barrett/Dichio, De Ro and Vitti the attacking mids, and Guevara, Rickets and Robinson, the midfileders, Che playing in the midle. Just BS, who knows what Carver will do.

That could be. Part of the point I was making was about money.

**Lucky Strike** · 02-09-2009, 04:25 PM

Fantastic news! The one day I don't check the forum and The Footy Blog 5 times a day is the day we get a big signing! And the fact he's on loan is great: low risk high reward, and that's the way to go!

**profit89** · 02-09-2009, 04:27 PM

Vitti !

**T0R0NT0 FC** · 02-09-2009, 04:27 PM

Sick! Things are looking good for this season AND even better for the future!

**profit89** · 02-09-2009, 04:28 PM

Is he related to Paul Vitti?

**giambac** · 02-09-2009, 04:28 PM

Originally Posted by trane

I am a fan of Attakora, but this is not a flattering pick for him.

Oh shit,

so you know how this player plays.

He isn't worth all the hype.

I don't know much about the dude othe rthan what the media reportindgs are saying. I know most often it's bullshit and if you say your not that impressed tahn I'm satrting to get worried about this transaction especially if it means that Mo is done with signings.

**S_D** · 02-09-2009, 04:29 PM

Originally Posted by Shaughno

This is what I've been trying to say for two years now, it's not a walk in the park to just up and sign someone from South America. I don't recall where, but someone posted a good article about the RSL owner and he talks about the difficulties.

To be completely honest, I think Mo was after Vitti since the friendly.

here it is...I just posted it a few hours ago in the Toronto FC forum

http://www.redpatchboys.ca/forums/showthread.php?t=9654

**Shaughno** · 02-09-2009, 04:31 PM

Cheers Soca poppa!

**jloome** · 02-09-2009, 04:33 PM

Originally Posted by ensco

Anyone else wonder if this means Guevara's days are numbered?

This is more confirmation that we are playing 4-4-2 (Carver has already said it's his preference).

We're now more or less set up front - Vitti and Barrett, with Dichio and Ibbe behind them (although nobody will be surprised if DD wins a starting spot)

So with this setup, the only thing that makes sense in midfield is Dero-Robinson-Guevara-Ricketts, but DeRo was really ineffective as an outside mid for Canada....and Guevara will miss a lot of games....and he makes $160K....

No, he can play the same basic system in 4-1-3-2 and use Rohan slightly more inside than normal; that also allows him the freedom to push de ro and barrett wide with a striker up top if we're down by a couple.
i.e.

-------------Dero -----Guevara-----Ricketts
---------------------Robbo---------------------

or
--------DeRo----Barrett-----Vitti
--------Guevara---Robbo--Ricketts ---------

Either way, we already have good attacking fullbacks, so they can push the wide play when necessary and Rohan and Dero can push out a little to support them.

**Bluenose13** · 02-09-2009, 04:34 PM

Originally Posted by giambac

That in itself maybe a positive. we need another style of play besides the boring kick it up and run after game.

I posted that just for you

**Gobi** · 02-09-2009, 04:34 PM

We're one Sami Hyypia DP-CB away from winning the league!

**Jack** · 02-09-2009, 04:37 PM

Good signing. Good work by Mo.

One CB on the way soon.

**TFC 420** · 02-09-2009, 04:40 PM

Originally Posted by Jack

Good signing. Good work by Mo.

One CB on the way soon.

So whats the inside scoop?

**Jack** · 02-09-2009, 04:41 PM

Originally Posted by TFC 420

So whats the inside scoop?

LOL

That is the inside scoop.

**TFC 420** · 02-09-2009, 04:42 PM

ha ha ha

**Yohan** · 02-09-2009, 04:42 PM

I thought Darren Kenton was a RB/RW...

5'9 is a bit small for CB, unless you're Fabio Cannavaro...

**ccopela** · 02-09-2009, 04:42 PM

Originally Posted by TFC 420

So whats the inside scoop?

Darren Kenton has the inside track I guess because he's the only CB in on trial haha.

**TFC 420** · 02-09-2009, 04:43 PM

Darren Kenton - 30 year old English defender, journeyman (Leeds, Leicester, Southampton), who is currently out of contract after leaving Cheltenham following a short spell.

????

**DRock** · 02-09-2009, 04:44 PM

Originally Posted by giambac

Oh shit,

so you know how this player plays.

He isn't worth all the hype.

I don't know much about the dude othe rthan what the media reportindgs are saying. I know most often it's bullshit and if you say your not that impressed tahn I'm satrting to get worried about this transaction especially if it means that Mo is done with signings.

He may not be worth the hype, but it's still exciting. An option to buy would be nice in the loan deal though, in case he rips this league apart!

**tfcmanu** · 02-09-2009, 04:47 PM

OOOOOOOOHHHHHHHYYYYYYEEEEEAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!!!

San Jose, CA (Sports Network) - Toronto FC signed Argentine forward Pablo Vitti to a loan deal, the Major League Soccer club announced on Monday.

The 23-year-old joins the club from FC Chernomorets Odessa of the Ukrainian Premier League where he was on loan from Independiente of Argentina.

"We've kept tabs on him since he played here in the summer," TFC manager, director of soccer Mo Johnston said. "We actually made him an offer after that game, but it was refused at that time. MLS can be a difficult league for players to adjust to straight away so we are pleased that we could secure this loan deal now to allow Pablo time to adjust and settle in through a proper pre-season."

Vitti will join Toronto FC in Bradenton, FL on Tuesday. As per team policy details were not released.

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/scorecard/ot...rticleID=252371

**superfrankielampard** · 02-09-2009, 04:48 PM

he's got pretty good stats in football manager lol

**anto7** · 02-09-2009, 04:48 PM

I missed the Indipendiente game last season so did not get to see Vitti in person.
Regardless I am very excited by this signing, he may have fallen away somewhat the last couple of years but anyone who can make the Argentina U20 World Cup team has obviously got talent and this move could just be the kick start he needs to get things going again.
As people have already said the fact that this is a loan deal means that we do not lose too much if he does not pan out.

**trane** · 02-09-2009, 04:50 PM

Originally Posted by Yohan

I thought Darren Kenton was a RB/RW...

5'9 is a bit small for CB, unless you're Fabio Cannavaro...

We are signing Cannavaro fuck yes, a dream come true.

**Pachuco** · 02-09-2009, 04:53 PM

Originally Posted by mlsintoronto

a little bit, yes.

I have to say, that hint you threw out yesterday made me think it was going to happen by today. Thank God I didn't get my hopes up for nothing

**S_D** · 02-09-2009, 04:54 PM

Some positive feedback on ives report on the signing,

http://www.soccerbyives.net/soccer_b...i-on-loan.html

and a little interesting tidbit within the feedback that may just be someone blowing smoke up our collective posteriors

Word of mouf today is Tyrone Marshall to Seattle for Khano Smith. Decent pickup for TFC

will be interesting to see if this is going on because you don't trade a CB unless you already have a deal on the table for another.

**BFin** · 02-09-2009, 04:57 PM

Can anyone confirm the loan offers always have to have an option to buy? I would love to know that if he succeeds here we can keep him at the end of the year.

Great work Mo. Keep it up. Love the competition up front, who do you think is the other striker? Hall? Fuad (lol)? Trialist?

**BFin** · 02-09-2009, 04:58 PM

Another striker? Khano Smith? Really?

**UltraSuperMegaMo** · 02-09-2009, 04:59 PM

Originally Posted by S_D

Some positive feedback on ives report on the signing,

http://www.soccerbyives.net/soccer_b...i-on-loan.html

and a little interesting tidbit within the feedback that may just be someone blowing smoke up our collective posteriors

will be interesting to see if this is going on because you don't trade a CB unless you already have a deal on the table for another.

Why would TFC trade for Khano Smith? He’s not good at soccer.

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