ag futbol Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Errr...it's g-r-a-m-m-a-r :> why is you concerned about he grammar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macksam Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Errr...it's g-r-a-m-m-a-r :> I'm not the key board warrior. Exactly how did you make me look stupid? Was it when you suggested that Ibrahimovic would make a better DP that Gerrard? Yes. As for El Hombre's remarks I would say that I was being specific to Vancouver. Sure, maybe these players can cut it onto TFC's or Chivas USA's roster, but not Vancouver's. Now you just made yourself look stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Brown Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Now you just made yourself look stupid. I'm sorry the truth hurts, and I'm sorry the team I support happens to be successful. Have fun looking at those empty red seats this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmonte Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 I'm sorry the truth hurts, and I'm sorry the team I support happens to be successful. Have fun looking at those empty red seats this year. Wow you tend to get personal and act like a jackass a lot, Sam...I was sort of snide when I first arrived to these boards as well, but given time, I've learned that's not what these boards are about. Shape up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greatest Cockney Rip Off Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 I do actually - from the Irish FA. You? the best post so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macksam Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 I'm sorry the truth hurts, and I'm sorry the team I support happens to be successful. Have fun looking at those empty red seats this year. Have fun losing the Voyageurs Cup yet again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Brown Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Have fun losing the Voyageurs Cup yet again. Good one. Anyways, it sounds like the Nigel Reo-Coker and Levaron moves are almost a certainty at this point. I thought the back-line was obvious this year, maybe not so much anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Caps playing Charleston tonight in preseason. First chance to see the new first-team? Apparently it will be streamed live online. Marc Weber @ProvinceWeber Whitecaps XI vs Charleston tonight: Knighton; Lee, O'Brien, Rusin, Harvey; Koffie, Rochat; Manneh, Miller, Kobayashi; Mattocks. #MLS 11:37 a.m. - Feb 16, 2013 · Details Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKottonmouthed1555362307 Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Reo-Coker and Levaron would really shake up the squad. Not sure where Coker would end up on the pitch: RB, CDM, RM, CM? guy can play all over. Levaron I don't know as much about, but seems he'd be in the back 4 for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmcmurph Posted February 16, 2013 Author Share Posted February 16, 2013 Reo-Coker and Levaron would really shake up the squad. Not sure where Coker would end up on the pitch: RB, CDM, RM, CM? guy can play all over. Levaron I don't know as much about, but seems he'd be in the back 4 for sure. Most logical for Reo-Coker would be RB when YP Lee isn't and CM. At least his attitude is "I don't need to be a DP right away" and he doesn't mind proving himself first. That is what we need more of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Charleston vs Caps stream: http://uslnation.com/index_dynamic.aspx?fid=1002&eid=2/16%20Vancouver%20@%20Charleston These two names would add a lot of competition and a lot of options for moving guys around, which will be useful with a deeper cup run. My only concern with R-C is it's hard to spend a lot of money on a DM in MLS without a LOT of pressure and scrutiny (ask Julian and BR to name but two). I hope Nigel's not hoping to avoid scrutiny by coming to North America. Levaron should let them dump Mitchell and upgrade backup CB while providing some more of that flexibility: http://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/en/johnny-leveron/profil/spieler_128552.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmcmurph Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share Posted February 19, 2013 http://www.whitecapsfc.com/news/2013/02/vwfc-add-johnny-leveron It's official now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKottonmouthed1555362307 Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 With Leveron now in the fold, who's the odd man out? I'm thinking that this is gonna make Harvey expendable with Leveron at LB Rochat can stay at CDM. If NRC signs on too it could mean even more implications to certain players. As it stands now I see a 4-3-3 (4-2-1-3) --------Knighton Lee--OBrien--DeMerit--Leveron --Rochat/Teibert--Koffie ---------Kobayashi Hurtado/PJ---------Camilo ---------Mattocks Not sure where Coker would fit if he did sign on, could replace anyone on the right side including Rochat in RDM. Teibert looks to become the super sub, which I think he could thrive in, but I like him deep midfield, good vision and play-making plus he tracks back to defend; he can relieve guys at either wing centrally in mid and left back, so versatility is on his side. I'm really liking what Hurtado has to offer, could be the fastest guy on the team now and is crazy strong for his size and age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Brown Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Could alternatively see this (I think Miller gets the chance to impress against what I think will be shambled together TFC): ----------------Knighton----------------- Lee-------O'Brien--DeMerit-----Harvey** ---------Koffie---------Rochat----------- -----------------Miller-------------------- Camilo---------------------------Menneh ----------------Mattocks----------------- Subs: Cannon, Hurtado, Teibert, Kobiyashi, Davidson, Rusin, Heinneman Harvey will likely play at left back in at least the opening game as Leveron hasn't played a game in 2 months since being released by his club. Maybe if Reo-Coker is fit he plays at the holding role and Rochat slips into his natural position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivanovski94 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 I get a strange feel, even though on paper this Caps team looks as if come March 2 TFC will be torn another hole, TFC will somehow not get destroyed. Just a gut feeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKottonmouthed1555362307 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Harvey will likely play at left back in at least the opening game as Leveron hasn't played a game in 2 months since being released by his club. Maybe if Reo-Coker is fit he plays at the holding role and Rochat slips into his natural position. That's possible, we could also see Klazura at RB and Lee at LB, with Rochat at DM where Rennie seems to prefer him. Harvey is on the outs I think. Mitchell is primed for a loan spell at like Edmonton or Carolina. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegan Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 I get a strange feel, even though on paper this Caps team looks as if come March 2 TFC will be torn another hole, TFC will somehow not get destroyed. Just a gut feeling. TFC will get destroyed playing wise but it will somehow be a close score that TFC will spin as some groundbreaking step toward the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smartlikefox Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 TFC will get destroyed playing wise but it will somehow be a close score that TFC will spin as some groundbreaking step toward the playoffs. TFC will probably lose 4-0... and the rest of their league games for the first month.. and then win the Voyageurs Cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youllneverwalkalone Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Sounds like the Reo-Coker transfer is a done deal: http://www.prostamerika.com/2013/02/20/77026/77026 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThiKu Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Not at all excited by the NRC signing. I guess the Caps have such a poor DP history ..... huh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youllneverwalkalone Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 He's not a DP. At least not in the first year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmcmurph Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 Not at all excited by the NRC signing. I guess the Caps have such a poor DP history ..... huh. But NRC has said he doesn't expect to be a DP in the first year. I like someone willing to prove themself first. That is guts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKottonmouthed1555362307 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 But NRC has said he doesn't expect to be a DP in the first year. I like someone willing to prove themself first. That is guts! +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Brown Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Well, to some degree he's already endeared himself into the hearts of Whitecaps fans simply by rejecting Portland for Vancouver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob.notenboom Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 I'm not sure how many DP level players you will be able to convince to accept that kind of deal, but this looks like a very astute piece of business. You get a potential difference maker but you have significantly less risk by bringing him in at a lower salary and not as a DP. If he pans out, fantastic, if not, you have put far fewer resources into him. Additionally, this gives the Caps time to restructure so that NRC can be a designated player next year. Lessons learned. Question: In the future should bad DP deals be called a Jarju or a Robson (perhaps a Michu would be better)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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