VinceA Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 I might be alone here, but I'm disappointed in this move. Oh well. Shway, Kadenge, Nello and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InglewoodJack Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 10 minutes ago, VinceA said: I might be alone here, but I'm disappointed in this move. Oh well. Same. I’m pretty indifferent between this and him going back to TFC, but at least TFC have young players that are interesting to watch, VWC is basically just Ali Ahmed and that’s it, so this doesn’t do much for me. Shway 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchryan11 Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 well i guess we know what nottingham think of him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadenge Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 I really expected him to be loaned/sold to a Championship club. Guess this is the end of his Euro hopes and the challenge to push to another level Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 38 minutes ago, VinceA said: I might be alone here, but I'm disappointed in this move. Oh well. Think it's another case of us over rating our players trc2014 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadenge Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 4 minutes ago, narduch said: Think it's another case of us over rating our players Doesn't have the same pedigree of playing in the EPL but has there been much difference in level btw Richie and Jnr over the past 2/3 yrs re being able to perform in the Championship? Shway and narduch 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
costarg Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 37 minutes ago, InglewoodJack said: Same. I’m pretty indifferent between this and him going back to TFC, but at least TFC have young players that are interesting to watch, VWC is basically just Ali Ahmed and that’s it, so this doesn’t do much for me. I immediately thought of Ahmed, they teamed up really well at the Gold Cup, at least while Ahmed was playing MF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasp Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 50 minutes ago, VinceA said: I might be alone here, but I'm disappointed in this move. Oh well. I think anyone saying they're not at least a bit disappointed would be lying, but ultimately he's in a bit of a weird spot because he's not a young player who is willing to take a lower-wage deal to prove themselves in a Belgium or Netherlands anymore, and he also doesn't necessarily have the CV to get a European team to give him the kind of money he would demand in MLS. Ultimately, at long as he's not part of the TFC trainwreck and on a competitive MLS side as a clear starter, he's going to be able to play and stay sharp to come in and do what he does for us whenever called. We all agree that he's more than capable of playing in Europe, but he could always end up buried on the bench somewhere even if it's a top-5 league and I'm not sure that would have been a better situation than VWFC anyway. gator, HochelagaFC, Corazon and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnyb Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 20 minutes ago, Kadenge said: I really expected him to be loaned/sold to a Championship club. Guess this is the end of his Euro hopes and the challenge to push to another level Underwhelming, but It's a loan, it's doesn't end his Euro hopes. He could very well sign for a Championship Club next season. IIRC, Lareya asked to be loaned to TFC instead of lower in the English pyramid. This could just be him wanting to stay in Canada. Shway, dyslexic nam, youllneverwalkalone and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckgbp Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 Obinna, Wasp, ray and 3 others 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InglewoodJack Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 2 minutes ago, costarg said: I immediately thought of Ahmed, they teamed up really well at the Gold Cup, at least while Ahmed was playing MF. Yeah, I’ve never really followed VWC because of their lack of exciting Canadian players, but the Lareya x Ahmed partnership could be really interesting to watch. At least one of have more reason to follow all three Canadian teams now. PastPros, johnyb, Shway and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 The fact that this is a loan is what makes it interesting. Maybe they haven’t given up on him completely and could see him in their plans if they yo-yo back down to the Championship. It isn’t the end of the world that they don’t see him as a squad player in THE BEST LEAGUE IN THE WORLD (that was for you, UT). They didn’t try to throw him overboard - they put him back in a comfortable environment where he will stay 100% tuned up and be assured of playing time. Not saying it is ideal but I would rather him there than the flaming bag of dog shit that is TFC these days. GasPed, johnyb, costarg and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmen Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 No option to buy, but his deal expires in December. On a free transfer and able to negotiate his wages, you might have some teams in the Championship interested. K Edgar, PegCityCam, johnyb and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 7 minutes ago, Watchmen said: No option to buy, but his deal expires in December. On a free transfer and able to negotiate his wages, you might have some teams in the Championship interested. Laryea is under contract with Forest until June 2025. Shway, gator and PegCityCam 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GasPed Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 I have a feeling that Ryan Gauld will enjoy playing with someone like Richie a lot. He brings a lot of qualities that the Caps lack right now in attack. Really looking forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmen Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 9 minutes ago, RS said: Laryea is under contract with Forest until June 2025. Ah, misread loan expires as contract expires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestHamCanadianinOxford Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 I try to support the Whitecaps so good news in the end. One of the better players in MLS at what he does. InglewoodJack 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe1973 Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 2 hours ago, narduch said: Think it's another case of us over rating our players Not sure it's 100% that man. None of us see him playing in a top tier team of course, but he can't play in championship, or France or any other league in a mid level team? For me that's the disappointing part. Of course the part we never factor is family...I'm not going on any information I know, but maybe family also plays an important part of decision. narduch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison44 Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 2 hours ago, Kadenge said: I really expected him to be loaned/sold to a Championship club. Guess this is the end of his Euro hopes and the challenge to push to another level How about being a best 11 FB in MLS? MLS all star etc?? He has been a bright spot on a middling to poor TFC team. He still has another level to reach, be the top dog in MLS. Much like Kamal..pretty good, but no defender of the year, best 11 etc etc on his mantel. Just because you stay in the same league doesnt mean you cant bring it up a notch or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 As a Whitecaps fan it is an exciting signing for us. Gives us more character and pedigree, improves the players around him, is a boost as we try to go deeper in Leagues Cup. This is a partial replacement or cover for Gressel, who is a right side mid or fullback, can also go forward, and it also seems the Caps have spent the money for the transfer and his salary saved to help do the deal. But objectively, I do find it odd he has not gone for a chance at Forest, we all know he could certainly be a squad player for them. PegCityCam, johnyb, The Beaver 2.0 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beaver 2.0 Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 9 minutes ago, Unnamed Trialist said: As a Whitecaps fan it is an exciting signing for us. Gives us more character and pedigree, improves the players around him, is a boost as we try to go deeper in Leagues Cup. This is a partial replacement or cover for Gressel, who is a right side mid or fullback, can also go forward, and it also seems the Caps have spent the money for the transfer and his salary saved to help do the deal. But objectively, I do find it odd he has not gone for a chance at Forest, we all know he could certainly be a squad player for them. yeah, i feel the same. Excited he's coming to Vancouver, but I'm still hoping he gets a shot at playing with a solid club in Europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadenge Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 28 minutes ago, The Beaver 2.0 said: yeah, i feel the same. Excited he's coming to Vancouver, but I'm still hoping he gets a shot at playing with a solid club in Europe. Problem for him, and all of us for that matter, is that his biological clock keep ticking away. The Beaver 2.0 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 1 hour ago, Kadenge said: Problem for him, and all of us for that matter, is that his biological clock keep ticking away. Good thing he's not trying to have a baby! K Edgar, Kadenge, Acid-Tone and 3 others 1 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrennanFan Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 pathetic move. shame. Shway, PegCityCam and Aird25 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoccMan Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 4 hours ago, costarg said: I immediately thought of Ahmed, they teamed up really well at the Gold Cup, at least while Ahmed was playing MF. Young players being interested to watch like who ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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