toontownman Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Definitely isn't rapid but is no slouch. I always thought he was reasonably skilled, high work rate and has a reasonable eye for goal. I wouldn't say he is that much slower than Davies buts certainly doesn't have the physical power. Bolanos is the only real exception to the rule. It's a fair point regarding Robinson's style but he also values work rate, skill, versatility and having different gameplan options which Petrasso would bring and set him apart from others in the squad. He has mentioned switching to 3 at the back too. While far from defensively sound I liked Petrassos audition at for the national team. I suspect your pretty spot on though, the above is probably more positive spin than reality. jpg75 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNMNTPERUELIGIBLE Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 8 hours ago, harrycoyster said: Petrasso's contract was terminated by QPR. Uh-oh.... Not good!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNMNTPERUELIGIBLE Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 7 hours ago, SpecialK said: TFC lost Beitashour, Petrasso would be a nice fit. Absolutely!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNMNTPERUELIGIBLE Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 5 hours ago, Areathrasher said: Grego-Cox, the other player released by QPR today, signed with another club pretty much straight away. Perhaps Petrasso has something lined up? We sure hope so.... Question is, where will that be????... MLS or a Second, third division European league???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 1 hour ago, CNMNTPERUELIGIBLE said: We sure hope so.... Question is, where will that be????... MLS or a Second, third division European league???? Wouldn't mind seeing him in B3. Still a league that is very good to Canadians. David C. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegan Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 1 hour ago, nolando said: Wouldn't mind seeing him in B3. Still a league that is very good to Canadians. I hope you mean B2? Petrasso is still a high level young player and no disrespect to B3 but I think he's above that level in comparison to other Canucks.. I think he's a lot closer to a guy like Josh Simpson back in the day than Randy Edwini Bonsu for instance. Still only 22 and arguably a starter for the MNT at the moment, I had a lot of comments from friends in England about him.. the consensus seems to be that he's a talented player who was unlucky and/or never got a shot. jpg75, gator and CNMNTPERUELIGIBLE 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 1 hour ago, Keegan said: I hope you mean B2? Petrasso is still a high level young player and no disrespect to B3 but I think he's above that level in comparison to other Canucks.. I think he's a lot closer to a guy like Josh Simpson back in the day than Randy Edwini Bonsu for instance. Still only 22 and arguably a starter for the MNT at the moment, I had a lot of comments from friends in England about him.. the consensus seems to be that he's a talented player who was unlucky and/or never got a shot. B2 only if he can play week-in, week-out. I'd compare him ceiling-wise as more of a Nik Ledgerwood myself, meaning he may end up playing a bit (more) as a top-nation second-tier player, but nobody is going to hand him a damn thing at this point without a lot more proof of the goods. More than anything I think he desperately needs a manager who will believe (and invest) in him. Wish him luck, as I quite like him as a player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 He did pretty well at the GC but he had a lot defensive positional issues in his game as an RB. However, I felt that with committed and regular tutelage he could improve in that area. Offensively, he showed some good agility and ball skills to create some stuff but I don't see him at all being a Josh Simpson like flank presence because he didn't look like he had that kind of special burst of pace to get separation. Hope he lands in a good spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 8 hours ago, harrycoyster said: There are two and only two types of wingers that Robbo has ever been interested in: "fast, tall and physical" and "can score from 30 yards". The first is a necessity of Robboball, the second takes advantage of the ability of Robbo's forwards/wingers to draw fouls and knock the ball out of the air. "Fast, tall, and physical" are traits that Robbo likes in many of his guys, especially his role players. A guy like Mark-Anthony Kaye has a better chance of being picked up by the Caps than Petrasso, but I'll gladly eat crow if I am proven wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gian-Luca Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 18 hours ago, SpecialK said: TFC lost Beitashour, Petrasso would be a nice fit. I've been calling for TFC to sign him ever since they lost Edwards. He would be a perfect fit for the team, which needs more Canucks on it for various reasons mpg_29, maccaliam, Obinna and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpg_29 Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 (edited) 33 minutes ago, Gian-Luca said: I've been calling for TFC to sign him ever since they lost Edwards. He would be a perfect fit for the team, which needs more Canucks on it for various reasons Petrasso would just be a better version of Edwards imo. So I don't know why they wouldn't consider it. Edited January 13, 2018 by mpg_29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gator Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 35 minutes ago, Gian-Luca said: I've been calling for TFC to sign him ever since they lost Edwards. He would be a perfect fit for the team, which needs more Canucks on it for various reasons He has the wrong passport though! I'm not sure how his relationship would be with the club after he bolted the TFC Academy for QPR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 9 minutes ago, gator said: He has the wrong passport though! I'm not sure how his relationship would be with the club after he bolted the TFC Academy for QPR! He and Carreiro were sold to QPR, no "bolting" was done. xman14 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gator Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 2 hours ago, jpg75 said: He and Carreiro were sold to QPR, no "bolting" was done. Was there a fee involved? Seems to me the club wanted to retain them but they moved with Marc Bircham to QPR! I hope he finds another team soon many at QPR think he will! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stryker911 Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 19 hours ago, Areathrasher said: Grego-Cox, the other player released by QPR today, signed with another club pretty much straight away. Perhaps Petrasso has something lined up? In the English 5th tier. Hopefully Petrasso can do much better than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 3 hours ago, mpg_29 said: Petrasso would just be a better version of Edwards imo. So I don't know why they wouldn't consider it. because they lost edwards? seems pretty simple... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rheo Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Totera just tweeted that Petrasso heading to MLS, possibly to Montreal (at work, can't grab it to post) CNMNTPERUELIGIBLE, johnyb, Grizzly and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 46 minutes ago, gator said: Was there a fee involved? Seems to me the club wanted to retain them but they moved with Marc Bircham to QPR! I hope he finds another team soon many at QPR think he will! IIRC it was 150K (GBP or $???) for both of them. I think it was posted here when they moved... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jith12 Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 9 minutes ago, Rheo said: Totera just tweeted that Petrasso heading to MLS, possibly to Montreal (at work, can't grab it to post) Here it is: BenFisk'sBiggestFan, Ivanovski94, johnyb and 3 others 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpg_29 Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 32 minutes ago, Obinna said: because they lost edwards? seems pretty simple... Sorry I poorly worded my comment. I'm in agreement. I meant he is a better version of Edwards so yes why wouldn't they do it. CNMNTPERUELIGIBLE and Obinna 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gian-Luca Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 2 minutes ago, Jith12 said: Here it is: I hope he's right about the league but wrong about which Canadian city it is.... CNMNTPERUELIGIBLE, Obinna and gator 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 2 minutes ago, Jith12 said: Here it is: Damn you Montreal why are you making me like you more and more CNMNTPERUELIGIBLE, Rheo, maccaliam and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Just now, Gian-Luca said: I hope he's right about the league but wrong about which Canadian city it is.... Me too and as an aside, I am pretty disappointed in TFC not making more moves for Canadians this window. I hope they don't sit on their laurels while other teams keep improving. CNMNTPERUELIGIBLE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince193 Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Where would he play? Would Montreal even use him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad_Impact Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 7 minutes ago, Vince193 said: Where would he play? Would Montreal even use him? If Ballou is leaving it'll open up a spot for him at RM/RW Obinna and CNMNTPERUELIGIBLE 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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