CanadianSoccerFan Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 http://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/story/2010/09/25/sp-dero-contract.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpoma Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 This was inevitable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonovision Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Not exactly the definition of class and leadership, but on the other hand you can see where he is coming from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuscan Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 He deserves it, plain and simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFCRegina Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 He deserves it, plain and simple. Absolutely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guppy Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 He deserves it, plain and simple. Sure, but should he be raising these issues in a critical game? A critical game, and a critical moment in the game. Meanwhile SJ scores right after. Better to do it when things are decided one way or the other. I thought it was kinda silly. The timing is disturbing, really. But then, look at the team. This team is really messed up... just another mess to add to the giant mess ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Not exactly the definition of class and leadership, but on the other hand you can see where he is coming from. This is a must win game...you're team's down by two and you score a goal (albeit a quality finish) to get the momentum back....and then you do that kind of goal celebration? Sorry, I'll take the minority opinion here and voice my thumbs down on that stunt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonovision Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 ^ What I originally was going to write was "You stay classy, De Ro", but felt that would draw the ire of most of the TFC set. Like Grizzly and others on these boards, I'm not the biggest De Ro fan. It's due to less than inspired play for the MNT over the last 3 years, and some perceived attitude issues. But he is the MVP of TFC and probably deserves better. In the middle of a critical match which was far from decided is definitely not the time to make that point. It's something that should have been addressed in the off-season. He should probably get a bump contract-wise, but TFC should be very careful about the length of any future deal as he is reaching the age when footballers' abilities tend to fall of pretty dramatically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guppy Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 He probably thought he might not get another chance to show how unhappy he was! And to show up management (not that anyone thinks much of them) ... how sad is that? Hey, I scored in this critical game, but, wait a second, let's talk, I'm unhappy! Shows one thing, he's an impulsive guy. And he must be unhappy. Strangely he didn't raise these issues before.. somewhat odd because of that, to wait until this point. The emotions on the team must be like boiling water left on the stove until all boils off and the handle of the pot begins to melt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul-collins Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Not impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyola Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 This is a must win game...you're team's down by two and you score a goal (albeit a quality finish) to get the momentum back....and then you do that kind of goal celebration? Sorry, I'll take the minority opinion here and voice my thumbs down on that stunt. +100 I can't believe he did that. That's one silly move from DeRo. There's no way you can defend him, no way. I can't wait to read PJ opinion on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvroArrow Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 At least Randy Moss waits until after the game is over to do his "show me the money" stunts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finchster Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 This is over the top stupid on De Ro’s part, unbelievably classless display. If he wants more money he can negotiate that in the offseason, but this just illustrates he has an “all about me” attitude. I am not sure if you can build a successful team with a leader like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soccerpro Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Build a successful team around a guy who is now 32? He is a player that relies on his speed and his abilities to take guys on. Those qualities drop off dramatically around 32+. How can you build around a player that is reaching his expiry date? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyola Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 This is over the top stupid on De Ro’s part, unbelievably classless display. If he wants more money he can negotiate that in the offseason, but this just illustrates he has an “all about me” attitude. I am not sure if you can build a successful team with a leader like that Preki was wondering the same thing.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmcmurph Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Maybe he just wants to be pen pals with you Seriously not the best of celebrations. Go back to the chicken dance thing. Maybe he had a 12 goal clause in his contract. Get 12 or more and you get the bonus. Kidding aside it was dumb in many ways. At 32 he has a couple more years in him and he is producing as advertised. How much longer does TFC have him on contract for? He was out there giving it his usual effort and that was one hell of a nice touch shot he did there. Never misses the playoffs until he comes to Toronto. Watches as MLSE bring in Mista for how much for 1/2 a season while he gets less than that for the whole season. I can understand his frustration but still a dumb time and way to show it. I can't help but think of what might have been for TFC this year. The players who replaced Wynne and Jimmy B at the 2 wing back positions are nowhere near as good and have been defensive liabilities most of the season. PS. Seattle 1 - Chicago 0 so TFC are now 7 points behind with 1 less game than Colorado. See ya next year and good luck in the CCL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadasBest Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 I'm sure Vancouver would have no problems making him a DP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Maybe Vancouver would kick up the J.... He's more than deserving. He's worth twice the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeta Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Absolutely. True enough, but he's in a tough spot to negotiate from. By that I mean he's 32 years old with two years (?) left in his contract. He's in great shape and looks like he could go on forever and all but that's never the case. Still, I'd think at least half the teams in MLS would be willing to take him on as a DP. Not for de Guzman style money but with a sizable increase from his current earnings. And why not? The franchise is a money printing machine, is increasing ticket prices (a-gin) for next season and has shown it's willing to pay serious coin on speculative moves bringing in players so what should a proven 10+ goal scorer earn? Regardless of what anyone thinks of DDR if he decides enough is enough and takes his "act" elsewhere TFC loses a player who's scored roughly half their goals this season. Half. Good luck replacing that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nazzer Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Maybe he shoudln't have signed a 4 year contract. I hate it when players sign long term contracts, and then one or two years in they act like they deserve a raise. No, you signed a contract, live with it. And him doing this stunt makes me wonder if perhaps the team itself would be better off wothout a trouble maker like that on the roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKottonmouthed1555362307 Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 In all honesty there's only two gamebreakers/savers on TFC, if anyone plays like a DP its DeRo, Without him and Frei TFC would be in shambles. If he wants more money give it to him or another team in the MLS will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackTheBlizzard Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 More fuel for my earlier speculation about him going into the huff after the Mista signing. Time for TFC to move him on, in my opinion. I don't think a stunt like this in the middle of what was a vital potentially season defining game for the team can be tolerated. If he wanted the really big money he should have taken the extended trial with Blackburn Rovers rather than signing with MLS to return to the Dynamo again. Ultimately he only has himself to blame if his career hasn't been as lucrative as it could have been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gian-Luca Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 To be honest, I don't think anyone in the crowd noticed him doing it. I certainly didn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackTheBlizzard Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 It was obvious by webstream but the full significance of it didn't register with me at the time because I was too into the game to think about that angle. His quote leaves no room for doubt about it in the CBC story though: http://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/story/2010/09/25/sp-dero-contract.html What was he trying to communicate? Simple: He wants a pay raise. “That’s what it was,” De Rosario said of the significance of the unusual gesture. “I think I’ve shown my commitment to this team and this city and this franchise. It’s time for [the club] to show me some commitment as well.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverthursday Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 In all honesty there's only two gamebreakers/savers on TFC, if anyone plays like a DP its DeRo, Without him and Frei TFC would be in shambles. If he wants more money give it to him or another team in the MLS will. Regardless if it wasn't a class move, kottonihavemunchies is right, another team will take him in a heartbeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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