Opinion: What the Revs need in a DP is someone who can consistently score goals. Another midfielder doesn't achieve that.
So, have our strikers yet to score this season because Gil's service isn't good enough, or because our strikers aren't good enough? I vote the latter.
Agreed. I think he's been the highlight of the season so far, not even just about the goals. He adds some serious class.
I think Gil is great, but he needs help. Penilla needs to return to form and we need actual service from the wings.
Well, if Carroll was the guy, the ankle surgery probably ends that (hooray for ankle surgery). FWIW, he would have been the exact wrong type of striker to acquire. They need someone with a deft first touch and who can play combinations with Gil. Carroll's an in-the-box target man, and a shell of that given his injuries. Holtby and Gil could cause some chaos underneath the striker(s). Would be happy if he's the target.
Honestly, does it matter who we bring in? Friedel doesn’t seem to know how to use personnel or strategy anyway. Why would another body, however talented, change that?
Not Revs news but the Columbus crew just sent two players on loan to Hartford. If only there was a team in Hartford we could send players
Hudson: Colorado Rapids can't overcome "massive gap in class" in MLS https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2019/04/28/hudson-colorado-rapids-cant-overcome-massive-gap-class-mls Replace the word Rapids with Revolution...
Team clearly lacks defensive talent and depth and needs more capable CM. Burns might look into that next november
I want to laugh at this comment based on the "next November." Then I want to cry because I realize he'll still be here.
It was totally irresponsible to go into the season with only 3 CBs on the roster especially when 2 of those 3 are really backups. When you make a bold statement like Brad did during preseason about giving up 10-15 less goals and making zero changes to your CB does not bode well. Castillo was an upgrade over last year but from what I have seem so far its more like going from a Ford focus model S to an SE rather than a Focus to Mustang
Transfer window closes May 7th. Revs have 7 more days to address their defensive woes or wait until July to do so. A trade should not be out of the realm of possibility. They have two first round picks in 2020, their own and SKC's. Plus they have a second rd from DC and Vancouver
Nah, who needs a trade or acquisition? All we need to do is get the players to work harder and the wins will start to pile up!
We do need more depth - and more starting level players are alway good - but let's not over-react to the last game. We had our #3 and #4 center backs in. Prior to that, our defense had been showing much better organization.
News that didn’t make the piece: Friedel told me he thinks it’s a “50-50” shot NE get their DP out of his Euro club before primary transfer window closes on May 7. He says the player is coming. Just a question of if it’s now or in secondary window in July. https://t.co/T2NeFM5lDC— Sam Stejskal (@samstejskal) May 1, 2019
I’d amend that to “If this guy comes in and the team does well....” If the Revs still suck even with Gil #2, I don’t like Friedel’s chances. (I wouldn’t bet against Burns’ survival though.)
I sort of assumed one follows the other. I think a late arriving DP gives Friedel a mulligan for the season. "See, they would have made the playoffs if only (whathisname) was here! We have to give Brad another season."
Friedel is Burns' Chum. Our Chump, his Chum. Burns will go the extra mile with him.... as long as Mikey isn't worried about his own position. Once Mikey is worried about his own position, then, Brother, will we see the Mountains starting to go to Mohammed. But, until then, a sub-500 team that isn't the worst in the league, but will never ever have hope of contending for being the best in the league, is just f&%k'n fine with him.
My sense is that as long as the Krafts' keep seeing these expansion fee checks, what our roster looks like is of no real concern to them so long as we stay off the very bottom of the standings.
It is now May 2nd! What actually needs to happen by the 7th? Current team agrees? Or more, like paperwork? Even if this was serious I don’t know if Mike Burns could get it done. Most of us assumed May was BS, right? Mulligan achieved.