shermanator Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Next up, breaking DeRo's scoring record.... Ruffian, Fullback, yomurphy1 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zem Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Do we know how many years he re-signed for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yothat Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 deserves a raise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shermanator Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 According to Neil Davidson, Ricketts' deal is 2 years plus an option year. That's a lot of stability for a player who's had a very nomadic career. A_Gagne 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baulderdash77 Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 He's really found a niche and a role at TFC this year. He was such dangerous impact player down the stretch coming in at 70' and using his athleticism to beat tired defenders. Im glad he's found a role and a club for himself. Brethers8, dyslexic nam, Havoc88 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 1 hour ago, baulderdash77 said: He's really found a niche and a role at TFC this year. He was such dangerous impact player down the stretch coming in at 70' and using his athleticism to beat tired defenders. Im glad he's found a role and a club for himself. The role of super sub is one that is often overlooked - or at least looked down on - but it can be so vital. I remember Solskjaer (Ole, the "baby faced assassin") who was devastating for ManUnited coming off the bench. Son is currently doing the same thing for Spurs - frequently better off the bench than in the starting 11. And lots of others have done the same thing. These aren't guys brought on to kill the clock - though I remember a game for the Nats where Ricketts clearly had that assignment (and did the job). These are guys that can change a game when the coach needs to stir it up and try to get a result. Nothing wrong with being that kind of player IMO. And Ricketts was killer in that role this past year. Good on TFC for recognizing and rewarding that contribution. Kent and A_Gagne 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apbsmith Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 2 hours ago, baulderdash77 said: He's really found a niche and a role at TFC this year. He was such dangerous impact player down the stretch coming in at 70' and using his athleticism to beat tired defenders. Im glad he's found a role and a club for himself. Agree 100%. Glad Floro used him the same way.....oh wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffian Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Usually at 29 a player has finished developing, but I think Toss may have some room for improvement. He now has a consistent team and a coaching staff who have interest in seeing him improve which he may not have had most of his career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison44 Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 35 minutes ago, Ruffian said: Usually at 29 a player has finished developing, but I think Toss may have some room for improvement. He now has a consistent team and a coaching staff who have interest in seeing him improve which he may not have had most of his career. Very good point, bouncing around so much, who knows what kind of coaching he has gotten. He might not have any more significant improvements in his skill set at 29, but a good coach/manager can help him find a role and use the skills he has to be an effective player. I still wish he would convert more of the chances he does get. Even though, i know i know he is moved up to blank spot on all time CDN goal list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havoc88 Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 I would add that you often see players who are "late bloomers" often hit their prime 3-5 years later than most. ie a 19yr old who is playing top flight would be in their prime at 25-26 (Michael Owen comes to mind), but you look at someone like Didier Drogba who arguably had his best season at 32 what just hitting the top flight at 25-26... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 He is most likely starting in place of the suspended Giovinco in their next playoff match away to Columbus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jith12 Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 41 minutes ago, canta15 said: He is most likely starting in place of the suspended Giovinco in their next playoff match away to Columbus. Or Altidore depending on how you look at it. Ricketts is more similar to Altidore than he is to Giovinco. It's probably the most accurate to say that Vazquez will be playing in a bit more of a Giovinco-esque role and Tosaint playing more like Altidore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackdude Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 Altidore is suspended too? I think he's going to start. Hoping Altidore gets supended for 2 games so he can start the second leg. ddoouugg, Jith12 and hamiltonfan 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_Gagne Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 On 2/3/2017 at 12:08 AM, shermanator said: According to Neil Davidson, Ricketts' deal is 2 years plus an option year. That's a lot of stability for a player who's had a very nomadic career. I love the "improved" part Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jith12 Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 11 hours ago, Blackdude said: Altidore is suspended too? I think he's going to start. Hoping Altidore gets supended for 2 games so he can start the second leg. Altidore got sent off at half for "violent conduct" that occurred in the tunnel. We are appealing the decision but it looks like he will be suspended for the first leg of the conference finals against Columbus alongside Giovinco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 17 hours ago, Jith12 said: Or Altidore depending on how you look at it. Ricketts is more similar to Altidore than he is to Giovinco. It's probably the most accurate to say that Vazquez will be playing in a bit more of a Giovinco-esque role and Tosaint playing more like Altidore. Actually Giovinco and Ricketts are known to not be able to start together as they play similar positions. Altidore plays well with Ricketts as he plays the destroyer roll allowing Ricketts to utilize his pace on runs coming from behind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison44 Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 It will be nice to see TFC start a CDN though. Maybe 2 (Osorio) if Delgado sits, Marky hasnt exactly covered himself in glory so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bdog Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 6 hours ago, Bison44 said: It will be nice to see TFC start a CDN though. Maybe 2 (Osorio) if Delgado sits, Marky hasnt exactly covered himself in glory so far. I could see it being this with Vazquez dropping back a bit. Kent, BenFisk'sBiggestFan and Blackjack15 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad_Impact Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Ricketts left unprotected by TFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadenge Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 12 minutes ago, Chad_Impact said: Ricketts left unprotected by TFC That sucks rkomar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenFisk'sBiggestFan Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Isn’t he an International in the U.S.? I don’t think he will get picked... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycoyster Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 5 minutes ago, Kadenge said: That sucks Ricketts is owed $200,000 next season, counts as an international, and is on the wrong side of thirty. Don't think TFC has much risk in leaving him unprotected. Hasler is available at half the price and would be a 3-year starter for an expansion team. If Bradley does take him it's a good thing from a CMNT perspective. You don't take a player with his salary/roster status unless you're planning on him having a major role in your team. johnyb, Kadenge and BenFisk'sBiggestFan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 With that goal against New Zealand, Ricketts now has 16 goals for Canada in 58 matches: which works out to a strike rate of 0.28 goals per match. By way of comparison, Larin currently has 5 goals in 24 matches, a strike rate of 0.21 goals per match. Source: wikipedia: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tosaint_Ricketts https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyle_Larin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Considering the amount of stick he has got over the years he has earned those stats. His pace has always made him a useful player and he deserves some plaudits. Still, just as Larin would probably be past 16 Tossaub would likely already be our top scorer if he had finished all the sitters and 1 on 1's through the years. But how many strikers could you say that about. Quiet first half today but much better in the second. Good to see him fit and hopefully some more playing time for TFC now beckons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gator Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 He seemed to come out of nowhere to score that goal, I thought he was somewhat invisible if not poor up to then and was commenting how he must be off the pace due to lack of playing time, typical of him to score when we count him out! nolando, johnyb, Kadenge and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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