dbailey62 Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 The rumour is that Andy has left us for Blackpool. Best of luck Andy. Sorry things didn't work out. I always enjoyed your work ethic and enthusiasm for the game! db Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 Well, for whatever reason Welsh was not contributing to the level at which he was billed originally. Maybe he can do better elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbailey62 Posted August 30, 2007 Author Share Posted August 30, 2007 quote:Originally posted by Richard Well, for whatever reason Welsh was not contributing to the level at which he was billed originally. Maybe he can do better elsewhere. Yes, exactly. It's for the best! I hope Mo has somebody ready to come in! db Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gian-Luca Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 There were reports that Welsh was unhappy in Toronto which Mo subsequently denied. Now you wonder if those reports were actually true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbailey62 Posted August 30, 2007 Author Share Posted August 30, 2007 quote:Originally posted by Gian-Luca There were reports that Welsh was unhappy in Toronto which Mo subsequently denied. Now you wonder if those reports were actually true. Ya, they probably were. Probably no pulled groin last week and no charley horse the week before either. Can't blame Mo though. He doesn't want to advertise discontent in the dressing room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gian-Luca Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 quote:Originally posted by dbailey62 Ya, they probably were. Probably no pulled groin last week and no charley horse the week before either. Can't blame Mo though. He doesn't want to advertise discontent in the dressing room. Well I knew he wouldn't be back next year. But given the injury bug killing us this year & international absences up coming as well, I hope that he & his salary is replaced soon. We have the roster spots now to do so. In fact we could now sign two players in his stead with O'Brien, Sutton & Cunningham all on IR list for the rest of the year. The source appears to be one of Jimmy B's brothers, so it appears to be a solid rumour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPjr Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 good riddance. He tried hard sometimes but he's just not that good. Curious to see how he'll do for Blackpool. The CCC is a tough, physical circuit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manuel Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 I agree with VPjr. Good riddance. He was a waste of money. It's time to get some Latin flavor on this team, instead of all those Brits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gian-Luca Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 No longer a rumour - the Globe & Mail reporting this as a done deal, he has been transfered to Blackpool: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20070830.TORFC30/TPStory/Sports The thought that he would have actually got a raise next year had he stayed with TFC is truly horrifying one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free kick Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 Seems official now, It was reported on the radio this morning. I'm not sure that these are the kind of players that will succeed in this league going forward. I was watching the Superliga final last night and observed how players from both teams went at it in the hot LA temperatures. As events like the superliga and inter league play gain more and more prominant and prestige, the styles of teams in MLS will IMO adapt more to the conditions that will be required for success in these kind of events given the environment ( Climate, fans, ethnic makeup etc) . The Mexicans were creative in MF, comfortable on the ball, and very patient ( if not methodical and slow) in their buildup. Thats not the kind envoronment that I senced Welsh would be comfortable in from what I saw of his play this year. The $$$ were there to be had for the winners. As far as Welsh, he has lots of pace and runs his heart out so I can see why he would be sought in the CCC. But his play is the polar opposite of what I was seeing last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jeffery S. Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 quote:Originally posted by Free kick Seems official now, It was reported on the radio this morning. I'm not sure that these are the kind of players that will succeed in this league going forward. I was watching the Superliga final last night and observed how players from both teams went at it in the hot LA temperatures. As events like the superliga and inter league play gain more and more prominant and prestige, the styles of teams in MLS will IMO adapt more to the conditions that will be required for success in these kind of events given the environment ( Climate, fans, ethnic makeup etc) . The Mexicans were creative in MF, comfortable on the ball, and very patient ( if not methodical and slow) in their buildup. Thats not the kind envoronment that I senced Welsh would be comfortable in from what I saw of his play this year. The $$$ were there to be had for the winners. As far as Welsh, he has lots of pace and runs his heart out so I can see why he would be sought in the CCC. But his play is the polar opposite of what I was seeing last night. Pachuca is actually a very talented team, and they have won the club championship of Concacaf, won the league in Mexico, and now this, so a strong side and in my view well coached. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegoz Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 quote:Originally posted by Jeffrey S. Pachuca is actually a very talented team, and they have won the club championship of Concacaf, won the league in Mexico, and now this, so a strong side and in my view well coached. Don't forget about the Copa Sudamericana as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gian-Luca Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Here's more from Mo on the dispatching of Andy Welsh, with news about the youth development program: http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Soccer/TorontoFC/2007/08/31/4460852-sun.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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