I think the trialists might be Charlie staniland cm from Sheffield United and Hassan ayari (lw) who was also with Sheffield but is a few agent. J.m.r recently followed both of them and herdmans comments line up with these two.
I thought Ayari might be one as he was just released last year. He's a bit older and a winger but had some goals.
Boy it's surprising how some guys just don't make it when they seem dead certs.
I just noticed Stevie Gerrard's cousin, who had 20 goals in 21 games for Liverpool Under 18s four years ago, is without a club.
https://www.transfermarkt.com/bobby-...spieler/401543
Defected to Fiorentina u19s the next year, didn't make the first team, moved to Derby County u23. Played 12 Premier League 2 games and didn't score, got cut.
EDIT: According to this story, his agent negotiated a £1.8M sale to Fiorentina, and then he got cut. But he fired the agent shortly after the move, realizing he'd made a mistake.
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/spor...ially-25741835
Tried a season in Serie D or C1a or something, played seven games and left.
Maybe it's the family tie or ego or expectations, or perhaps he just didn't shine outside a great team for his age group.
But I'd think those numbers for Liverpool u18s would merit another look somewhere.
Last edited by jloome; 03-23-2024 at 01:43 PM.
Herdman seems to be using his English connections more than the CMNT connections so far.
Ayari makes sense as he likely qualifies as a domestic player being from New York.
Staniland looks like a profile similar to Ythallo, a young guy from a good academy who needs to get professional minutes. Maybe a loan with an option to buy to TFC II makes sense.
I do wonder about using TFC II to kind of circumvent the MLS salary cap. Say TFC II is technically the one who pays a 250k transfer fee for Ythallo, does that leave TFC clear of that charge on their budget?
The way Canada's performances fell off after Herdman left and how TFC's performances picked up after Herdman took over is definitely making him look like a big difference maker. I think people read too much into those CMNT connections, he wasn't calling Lucas Cavallini into camp because he thought he was a great striker, it was because he thought he was better than Akindele.
Getting to the point where all somebody has to say is
and we all know what just happened.& Eff Bob Bradley
I'm guessing you mean Shaffleburg's goal. Plus his rocket off the post a few minutes earlier. Oh Bob, thanks for everything :eyeroll:
Check out this tweet at https://twitter.com/onesoccer/status/1771656238499033273
Cripes, that's a young midfield.
Shout out to Mikmac on the sleuthing. Pretty sure this is Charlie Staniland with the dumb hair cut.
Check out this tweet at https://twitter.com/TouchlineTFC/status/1771700670195728807?s=20
And based on this Sheffield connection we are building, I welcome former Swansea man, Oli McBurnie as our DP striker this summer!
Well apparently Lorenzo can walk...
Check out this tweet at https://twitter.com/StoneMonkey83/status/1771716971966455813
Looks like a wool carpet from the 80s.
All in, with tax, that pyjama of a Leisure Suit from LV is circa CAD5Gs!
Last edited by Mr. Inbetween; 03-23-2024 at 10:57 PM.
I think it's dope. I'd rather keep the 5K, but still... emerald velvet sweatpants with a high collar? Are you kidding me?
You can take the Italian out of Italy, but...
Plot twist: Insigne was cold not injured, and just wanted to jump into his comfy Louis Vuitton pajamas
https://ca.louisvuitton.com/eng-ca/products/monogram-camo-fleece-blouson-nvprod3950598v/1AATYW
Last edited by rydermike; 03-24-2024 at 11:56 AM.
If someone gave me those, I'd wear them. Not sure when or where, but I'd wear them. They look very comfortable. I respect that Insigne is a practicality over visuals kind of man. I think that's a great example of the 'results at all costs even if it's not pretty to everyone' approach Hermdan is bringing to this whole organization.
Last edited by JoesphNdo; 03-24-2024 at 12:54 PM.
Mbongue scored in his USL-C debut on loan
Check out this tweet at https://twitter.com/sanantoniofc/status/1771727068939628948?s=46&t=tKRu86Vea8ViJ1G0Nj6cIA
So realistically how short are we during the Copa America International Window?
Honduras is out so it seems like we will only be without Osorio, Richie and SJ?
spicer made mls team of the week.
bernardeschi on the bench
Good for Bernie.
Is it too early to have heard anything on Insigne’s injury?
(Injuries to fashion, aside.)