Rumor: TFC about to sign DF Olof Mellberg

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  1. RetreadFC

    RetreadFC Member

    Sep 8, 2008
    Oshawa
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  2. OgtheTFCSupporter

    Jan 14, 2012
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    Nope...too old.

    Need a DP CD that will last 3 seasons.
     
  3. TFC Ajax

    TFC Ajax Member+

    Mar 20, 2011
    Greater Toronto Area
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    AFC Ajax
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    we should be trying to take advantage of the young DP rule. Of course that would mean actually scouting south america, and we all know that the FO has no interest in doing that.
    If we need an ancient CB we could've signed Nesta for less than a DP contract
     
  4. BHTC Mike

    BHTC Mike Member+

    Apr 12, 2006
    Burlington, ON
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    How could we have signed Nesta for less than a DP contract when Montreal swooped in and used personal connections and a DP contract to lure him?

    You know what? We're a bunch of idiots. We should sign Messi to a non-DP contact while we're at it.
     
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  5. PattySajak

    PattySajak Member

    Dec 8, 2011
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    I think we could do it
     
  6. PattySajak

    PattySajak Member

    Dec 8, 2011
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    i think we should look into stealin lucas moura from the crosshairs of ferg while were at it and take a run at a non-DP first team spot for gotze. sounds great shore up that midfield for sure
     
  7. TFC Ajax

    TFC Ajax Member+

    Mar 20, 2011
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    Montreal didn't sign him to a DP contract. They also didn't use special connections to get him. He was trying to get into MLS for a while before he finally signed with Montreal. He was being offered around, but Mariner and Cochrane weren't interested.
     
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  8. brentgoulet

    brentgoulet Member+

    Oct 12, 2005
    PuertoPlata, DomRep
    I saw him a few weeks ago during the Euro 2012 and he still kicks some serious ass
     
  9. RetreadFC

    RetreadFC Member

    Sep 8, 2008
    Oshawa
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    Maybe we can get Messi for $200k/year.;)
    ACtually we might need a forward DP now.:(
     
  10. PattySajak

    PattySajak Member

    Dec 8, 2011
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    I'm thinkin get Neymar and Ganso pair for a couple hundred thousand, then pickup hummels and papadopoulos for a bag of practice balls, sign em to kocic money and we might make mid table.

    Edit. but I guess I could settle for messi he's is alright
     
  11. RedCoatsforever

    Jun 10, 2008
    London, Ontario
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    Completely untrue. He was at our 3-0 win over Montréal as a guest of TFC. After the game he went out with Corradi, Di Vaio, and others and they all told him he should come to Montréal.
     
  12. RedCoatsforever

    Jun 10, 2008
    London, Ontario
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    Toronto FC
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    Canada
    I think Barcelona need a washing machine. Now, that may make us the smelly kids of MLS, but I think they would take it for Messi. We should get on this ASAP.
     
  13. PattySajak

    PattySajak Member

    Dec 8, 2011
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    we gotta pick up garcia for our DP we need a stud in the back
     
  14. BHTC Mike

    BHTC Mike Member+

    Apr 12, 2006
    Burlington, ON
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    I hear Pele is unattached.
     
  15. BearcatSA

    BearcatSA Member

    Jan 15, 2008
    Canada
    Sign him up and then change the team's sponsor from the Bank of Montreal to Cialis.
     
  16. PattySajak

    PattySajak Member

    Dec 8, 2011
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    Maradona just got canned, might help out up front or joseph and his technique
     
  17. TFC Ajax

    TFC Ajax Member+

    Mar 20, 2011
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    hmm, the reports that I read said that TFC never actually made him an offer because Mariner and Cochrane didn't want him
     
  18. adrenaline11

    adrenaline11 Member+

    Jul 29, 2010
    Toronto
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    http://www.canadiansoccernews.com/content.php?3416-Nesta-to-Montreal-Good-or-puzzling

    That's Saputo meddling with the player personnel decisions based on a knee jerk reaction.
     
  19. BearcatSA

    BearcatSA Member

    Jan 15, 2008
    Canada
    Which reports? Any links?
     
  20. TFC Ajax

    TFC Ajax Member+

    Mar 20, 2011
    Greater Toronto Area
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    http://www.canadiansoccernews.com/content.php?3414
    You can read some interesting discussion on this here:
    http://redpatchboys.ca/forums/showthread.php?32165-Update-Nesta-Expected-to-sign-with-TFC-signs-for-Montreal-instead/page8&p=1506357
    and: http://www.canadiansoccernews.com/content.php?3416-Nesta-to-Montreal-Good-or-puzzling
    The last article suggests that TFC had the upper hand but took too long, and eventually Montreal took advantage and signed him
     
  21. Polygong

    Polygong Moderator
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    Apr 8, 2007
    Toronto
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    Canada
    Thread back on topic please.
     
  22. cloak

    cloak Member

    Aug 25, 2010
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    again, 34 is not that old for a CB. CBs play longer than anyone. he'd be a huge upgrade but is he worth the DP slot? i couldn't tell you. i like the idea of signing a non-DP younger player who's excelled in Championship or Bundesliga 2, save the DP slot for an ideal situation or until Koev is sorted out because you might want to be looking for an elite attacker instead.
     
  23. Polygong

    Polygong Moderator
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    Apr 8, 2007
    Toronto
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    Toronto FC
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    Canada
    Rumour is that Mellberg may come as a non-DP
     
  24. DavemTFC

    DavemTFC Member

    Apr 4, 2012
    Toronto
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    Toronto FC
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    Canada
    I don't like his age either, but he looked really solid during the Euros. At least I've seen he can still play at a decent level. And if he comes as a non-DP sounds good, so long as there isn't a Plata-like crazy transfer fee that only Cockbrain knows about
     
  25. soulgarage

    soulgarage New Member

    Aug 17, 2007
    Here is an update on Carvalho of Real Madrid. The link is in Portuguese but when translated you get the picture. He's on the outside looking in and has been excused from training to look elsewhere. He still has 1 year left on his deal. Wouldn't it be sweet if they could convince Madrid to loan him out and foot most of the bill so that he wouldn't be a DP.

    http://abola.pt/nnh/ver.aspx?id=342369
     

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