Fire sign Croatian Center Back

Discussion in 'Chicago Fire' started by Es Brennt, Jan 11, 2011.

  1. Es Brennt

    Es Brennt Member+

    Feb 25, 2003
    Shermer, Illinois
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
  2. de Kromme

    de Kromme Member

    Jan 26, 2009
    Burbville
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Netherlands
    Don't know him, but I love the "College: n/a" reference.

    I hope we see a lot more of that (with specific regard to American players.)

    Let's hope he's a good pickup. How's his Spanish?
     
  3. Chris M.

    Chris M. Member+

    Jan 18, 2002
    Chicago
    Since I know nothing about him, I will give you my thoughts on this signing. :D

    Position: Defender
    This is good. We need a defender.

    Height: 6'1"
    A little taller would be nice but then again, that's what they said about Richie Williams.

    Weight: 185lbs.
    Thank God. I was worried they'd list him in kilos or stones or something I couldn't get my head around.

    Born: April 12, 1986
    April 12. A typically solid day. He shares a birthday with . . .

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    Place of Birth: Ljubuški, Bosnia-Herzegovina
    Okay.

    Citizenship: Croatian
    Oh my. If CDLC doesn't play this guy Steve might have a thing or two to say about this.

    College: n/a
    Is n/a a BCS school?

    Last Club: NK Zagreb (Prva HNL)
    It snows there, right? Welcome to Chicago Josip!

    How Acquired: Signed as a free agent Jan. 6, 2011
    Two down and 11 to go, right?
     
  4. ceezmad

    ceezmad Member+

    Mar 4, 2010
    Chicago
    Club:
    Chicago Red Stars
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  5. Chris M.

    Chris M. Member+

    Jan 18, 2002
    Chicago
    Ouch. The transfer list says:

    From: Unemployed To: Chicago Fire

    Oh well, at least he is young. I have been encouraging this type of move, but I was thinking in terms of players at this level and at this age that played quite a bit more than he has. Let's hope Frank and Mike identified a good one.
     
  6. RadioGonzo

    RadioGonzo Member+

    Nov 16, 2009
    Chicago
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    right-footed, I assume?
     
  7. de Kromme

    de Kromme Member

    Jan 26, 2009
    Burbville
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Netherlands
    Don't the Fire know anyone in Africa who can scout for us? Why don't we pursue some of these thousands of "no-name" talents that are finding there way into the first and second divisions of Europe? And I'm not talking about the kind that are already here going to college, I'm talking the truly talented ones who only want to play soccer.
     
  8. salparadisejr

    salparadisejr Member

    Jul 26, 2006
    Hollywood, FL
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Another bum that has been out of action before joining us, yay!

    Man Frank has a real hard on for these types of players.
     
  9. iron81

    iron81 Member+

    Jan 6, 2011
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    The transfer window isn't open yet, so the only players we can bring in at the moment are "unemployed" free agents.
     
  10. I PINCH!

    I PINCH! Member

    Apr 3, 2006
    Chicago IL
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    All I am saaayyying is giive peace a chance..... jebice!! ;) I dont know if this guy is good or not but i would hope to think he is more solid than some of the crap DLC was bringing in from Central America
     
  11. Fonsos

    Fonsos Member

    Sep 21, 2000
    Chicago
    For starters the Fire has more than a few contacts througout Africa. It's a big ass continent, so get country specific, for instance I think it's a HUGE ass wast of time to scout in Djibouti, not mention you're scout would probably be shot there due to the government et al but I digress.

    Also, I'm assuming you don't know butttt.....tt

    1. Because these players are not as cheap as you would think nor do they
    wanna come to the USA. The ones you could get are not worth the time.
    There's a reason why the Nigerian players in India and Malaysia are
    playing there and not anywhere else. USL clubs would pass on them.

    2. They're first choice is Europe. 2nd & 3rd division clubs can and
    do pay as much or in many cases alot more than the Fire and it's a hell
    of alot easier to get papers to work in Europe than it is for the USA.

    3. There is no "hidden talent" nowadays. Talent that may sprout up because
    someone is a late bloomer is different and it luck of the draw.

    There's plenty to bitch about with the Fire but this ain't the area in my opinion. They're prone to sign Central American players because believe it or not it's easier and cheaper not from a salary perspective but in regards to overall administration.

    Fonsos
     
  12. de Kromme

    de Kromme Member

    Jan 26, 2009
    Burbville
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Netherlands
    In that case, does Nery Castillo have a brother that can stay onsides? Does Nyarko have a brother that can finish and doesn't fall over his own feet?

    We really are scraping the bottom aren't we?
     

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