“el Carnicero”

Discussion in 'Chicago Fire' started by chiladd, Mar 8, 2011.

  1. chiladd

    chiladd Member+

    Mar 21, 1999
    Chicago
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Gaston worked in slaughterhouse ,just a few years ago
    I didnt know to much about the guy until i read this article.I have to say thats a pretty cool story and Im really hopeing this guy turns out to be a good signing.It will almost be like a little cleansing after having signed a couple of players like John and Castillo who were youth prodigies and squandered their skills.After watching some interviews with some of the new players and reading some articles Im really looking forward to this year and seeing how this particular roster gels and fares.
     
  2. SixKick

    SixKick Moderator
    Staff Member

    Nov 13, 2000
    Club:
    Club América
    Nat'l Team:
    Mexico
    That is a badass. I'm really hoping this guy works out now.
     
  3. Kozy

    Kozy tHE pOPULAR fRONT

    Oct 13, 2004
    check.
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Speed and Fire stoking abilities...this is good stuff to know.

    It's also a good thing that Gaston has a good sense of humor...since Blanco left, we've definitely been missing some funny...it can help to diffuse pressure and add perspective to a team that has played a bit too uptight.

    I hope the boys from Uruguay can adapt quickly to MLS.
     
  4. Count Chocula

    Count Chocula Member+

    May 7, 2010
    Cedar Falls, IA
    Club:
    Tottenham Hotspur FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    john and castillo were lazy, or at least didnt give full effort which could have been to lack of concern as well. i also got that sense from conde last season


    some of the guys on this years team look hungry to make the most of the chance they have been given. the fire roster may not be as talented as some, but i am really hoping the effort and team cohesion make up for it
     
  5. Otergod

    Otergod Member+

    Sep 20, 2007
    indianapolis
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    i like The Butcher.... If he manages to become a quality player there could be some good chants in reference to him hacking and slashing the opponents defense :D
     
  6. salparadisejr

    salparadisejr Member

    Jul 26, 2006
    Hollywood, FL
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    November headline: "Chicago wins 2nd MLS title after Butcher carves up LA Galaxy defense" :D
     
  7. cweimers

    cweimers Member+

    Mar 5, 2010
    DC
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    If Gaston pans out I can see a good tifo coming out of this...

    What a good match though, given Chicago's meat-packing history.
     
  8. chiladd

    chiladd Member+

    Mar 21, 1999
    Chicago
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Had to bump this back up...

    THE MAN in the first two games, I dont think we would have those 4 points without him.
     
  9. SixKick

    SixKick Moderator
    Staff Member

    Nov 13, 2000
    Club:
    Club América
    Nat'l Team:
    Mexico
    Agreed. He may be my new favorite player.
     
  10. radmonkey

    radmonkey Member

    Oct 27, 2007
    Like Ive said since pre-season, he reminds me of rolfe except a bit less technical but faster overall. Great signing.
     
  11. HerthaBerwyn

    HerthaBerwyn Member+

    May 24, 2003
    Chicago
    He is looking to take the ball 'that a'way'. He jumps the lanes, gets between them and the ball and makes them take him down. I look for more 11v10 due to his style of play.
     
  12. de Kromme

    de Kromme Member

    Jan 26, 2009
    Burbville
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Netherlands
    To the tune of The Band's "Up On Cripple Creek":

    Up On Bubbly Creek, He Spots Me
    Through Ball To My Feet, He Slots Me
    I Don't Have to Speak, He's Got Me

    A Butcher's Dream if I Ever Did See One...
     
  13. GHjelm

    GHjelm Member+

    Apr 23, 2008
    Batavia
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Kinda of a stupid reason to like a player, but I love the fact that he looks like he has fun while playing. Smiling the whole game. Definately doesn't seem like he takes the fact he gets paid to play soccer for granted. Two more games like these last two and I'm ordering my "Carnicero" jersey.
     
  14. Matt5656

    Matt5656 New Member

    Apr 12, 2008
    chicago
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I don't think last year's team had near the fun that this year's team seems to be having already, I don't think I saw last year's team smile at all was an easy club to dislike this year's looks like the exact opposite so far!
     
  15. cweimers

    cweimers Member+

    Mar 5, 2010
    DC
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    That's a fine reason to like a player, granted that he's also performing. You can't like someone if they're not likeable in the first place.
     
  16. radmonkey

    radmonkey Member

    Oct 27, 2007
    Yet people love cristiano ronaldo.
     
  17. cweimers

    cweimers Member+

    Mar 5, 2010
    DC
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Corrected.
     

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