BrennanFan Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 http://z15.invisionfree.com/U_Sector/index.php?showtopic=9591 http://voices.washingtonpost.com/soccerinsider/2009/02/serioux_to_toronto.html 2 years later, Mo gets a clue... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKottonmouthed1555362307 Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I just posted soemthing about how if Mo didnt trade him he would still be here. Good to see Mo may have got a clue I think Winsper and Carver were kicking him in the ass to get a real central defender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmcmurph Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 "The Insider has learned that FC Dallas is planning to trade Canadian midfielder Adrian Serioux to Toronto for a draft pick and allocation money. Serioux, 29" "Planning to". God I hope TFC gets AS. That would fill a huge gap they currently have and with the offense they have already signed could be the lynchpin they need to make the playoffs. Please please please. At 29 he has a good 4 years at least so this could bode well for some time to come! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 quote:Originally posted by tmcmurph "The Insider has learned that FC Dallas is planning to trade Canadian midfielder Adrian Serioux to Toronto for a draft pick and allocation money. Serioux, 29" "Planning to". God I hope TFC gets AS. That would fill a huge gap they currently have and with the offense they have already signed could be the lynchpin they need to make the playoffs. Please please please. At 29 he has a good 4 years at least so this could bode well for some time to come! I'll wait to comment until the "planning to trade" actually turns into "traded." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKottonmouthed1555362307 Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Although Serioux is a better Central defending Midfielder than a CB. I hope it goes through and I hope he can solidfy the back end. I still hope Carver goes nowhere near a 3 Man Back End. ------------Sutton------------ Wynne--Velez--Serioux--Brennan -----------Robinson----------- Ricketts---------------Guevara ----------De Rosario---------- -----Barrett------Vitti------- Dichio, Harmse, Cronin, Attakora, Frei, Smith, Ibrahim, Gala, White, Edwards, ?Hall? ?Kenton?, ?McGlinchey?, ?Garcia?, ?Richardson? Depending on who makes out of the trialist we can only have 20 guys on the Senior roster and 4 Development. (hence why we have seen so many Development player leave). Looks like we could squad depending on the damage the Turf does to Serioux and others that could slip into a playoff spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuscan Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Please don't put Velez in the mix. I cringe every time I see him on the pitch for TFC. Absolutely TERRIBLE defender. Period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaeltfc91 Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 quote:Originally posted by Tuscan Please don't put Velez in the mix. I cringe every time I see him on the pitch for TFC. Absolutely TERRIBLE defender. Period. Velez is not terrible at all. Yes he made a couple of embarassing errors, but other than that, he was perfectly fine. He also scored 3 goals, including our first ever goal in the Voyageurs Cup. Obviously, scoring is not the most important stat to look at, but I believe if they can teach Velez to not make those terrible errors, he is good enough to be our worst starter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcisoul Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Tuscan is right we talk about this often, Velez is terrible. put him on if you need a tall guy on a corner kick or free kick other then that he is to busy making dumb mistakes. I wouldnt say a few mistakes i would say every other game he made a big mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKottonmouthed1555362307 Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Fine I would rather have Attakora start at CB anyways, but a TFC fan you better get comfortable with Velez as Serioux has a dangerous injury history and Attakora will be going to team Canada every now and again as well as possibly Serioux and Harmse. Velez will be getting lots of playing time unless he is moved elswhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 quote:Originally posted by TheKottonmouthed Good to see Mo may have got a clue I think Winsper and Carver were kicking him in the ass to get a real central defender. Maybe i'm naive [], but how often does a Strength and Conditioning coach "Kick the ass" of a GM to acquire players?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squizz1402635577 Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 I kind of liked the idea that Attakora (who's part of Canada's future) would get a shot as a starting CB... but maybe, just MAYBE, they'll ship Velez out and give Nana his shot next to Serioux? Is this a completely ridiculous thing to imagine? (Yes, I realize it probably is.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 quote:Originally posted by TheKottonmouthed Fine I would rather have Attakora start at CB anyways, but a TFC fan you better get comfortable with Velez as Serioux has a dangerous injury history and Attakora will be going to team Canada every now and again as well as possibly Serioux and Harmse. Velez will be getting lots of playing time unless he is moved elswhere. On the one hand, last year he logged a lot of matches with his club, IIRC. However, I did read somewhere (I think?) that he has been out with injury so far this pre-season. Perhaps someone else could corrobate this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calgary Boomer Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 quote:Originally posted by jpg75 Maybe i'm naive [], but how often does a Strength and Conditioning coach "Kick the ass" of a GM to acquire players?? Winsper's a very highly regarded part of the organization. Kind-of like Mick Salmon the Goalkeeping coach in Vancouver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackTheBlizzard Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 According to Gerry Dobson it may already have happened:- http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/blogs/2009/02/23/dobson_tfc/ The big rumour is that the Reds have picked up Canadian International Adrian Serioux and that he could be training with the team as early as Tuesday. All going well on that I wonder if people on here will finally drop the absurd stuff about Mo Johnston and TFC in general hating Canadian players? If they are actually good enough unlike Reda, Braz, Pozniak and Canizalez efforts will clearly be made to sign them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeta Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 If true it's hard to deny that TFC have made improvements all over the pitch this year. Still need another good center half who is ready to play but Serioux is definitely a BIG step up. Very interesting. Two Canadian internationals acquired in the off season by Trader Mo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 quote:Originally posted by Calgary Boomer Winsper's a very highly regarded part of the organization. Kind-of like Mick Salmon the Goalkeeping coach in Vancouver. I'm sure he is a valued member of the staff, but you really think he's "kicking" Mos' ass? Unless you know something i don't... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Done deal. Great addition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bratworst Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Nice trade, great to see more Canadians playing pro ball in Canada. I gotta say though, as an Impact fan I'm actually starting to worry about TFC now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaliCanuck Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Its about time TFC started picking up some quality Canadian talent, I figured him and DeRo would have been on TFC before this . . . but what's going to happen with the domestic player quota if Vancouver or Ottawa get a team? They'll have to call the Charleston Battery and get Marco Reda back in the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKottonmouthed1555362307 Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 quote:Originally posted by jpg75 I'm sure he is a valued member of the staff, but you really think he's "kicking" Mos' ass? Unless you know something i don't... Winsper resume speaks for itself if Mo isn't taking this guys advice he'd be a fool. One thing Winsper know is high level football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmcmurph Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 quote:Originally posted by Bratworst Nice trade, great to see more Canadians playing pro ball in Canada. I gotta say though, as an Impact fan I'm actually starting to worry about TFC now... You and me both. Adrian brings a huge presence to the largest hole in the TFC lineup plus he adds a long range throw in that can be a very effective weapon. The only thing I've seen of him that would be a concern is his tendancy to get checked from behind. If he can get rid of the ball quicker he will be a major force for TFC. Good to see for TFC fans but somewhat worrisome for Cap and Impact fans. Is this the year the Voyageurs Cup leave la belle provence? I can definately see TFC making the playoffs this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ed Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Good to hear they are finally doing it right by Adrian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 quote:Originally posted by Ed Good to hear they are finally doing it right by Adrian. He fills a definite need spot if the team plans on using him as one of the starting CBs. Hope he gets healthy soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldtimer Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 But wait, can this really be true??? Mo: hates Canadians only signs players represented by Barry McLean doesn't rate Serioux at least that's what I've been reading here for 2 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Hombre Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 quote:Originally posted by Oldtimer But wait, can this really be true??? Mo: hates Canadians only signs players represented by Barry McLean doesn't rate Serioux at least that's what I've been reading here for 2 years. But wait, can this really be true??? No Canadians good enough to play for TFC will play for MLS wages. At least that's what I've been hearing from the TFC FO for 2 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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