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Re: Official Toronto FC Thread 

Post#1461 » by ForeverTFC » Wed Jul 30, 2014 9:19 pm

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HeartBreaking wrote:Bradley wouldn't be really good in a higher level league. He was horrid in the world cup and had no ability to dribble past anyone, or do anything with the ball


Sorry to burst your bubble, but Bradley had himself a decent World Cup, all things considered. He is also a world-class player and can play in the EPL, Serie A, and the Bundesliga.

no he didn't. He played horribly. He would be on the bench and never play in those leagues. The MLS suits his game


Or, you know, a bunch of once every 4 year soccer fans with absolutely no clue concocted this disastrous tournament that actually never happened?

Perhaps you didn't see Bradley playing out of position, forced even more out after Altidore's injury forced the USA into a flat 4-4-2. Bradley's preferred spot is as a deep lying playmaker. He played way too high on the pitch.

Bradley finished with a 83.4% pass completion rate at the World Cup. Put that in prespective: Pogba, who had a great tournament for France, finished with 80% completion. Pirlo, the greatest passer in the game, finished with a godly 90%.

Bradley covered the most distance of any player in the group stages as well.

Did he have an amazing tournament? No. But he is still far above many other players in this world, and the fact that you judge him based on 4 World Cup games tells me all I need to know about how seriously to take your opinion here.
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Re: Official Toronto FC Thread 

Post#1462 » by ForeverTFC » Wed Jul 30, 2014 9:22 pm

UK-Raptor wrote:What has impressed me this year is our passing. However, we really need to get a quality Center Back in that can command the area and make important tackles.

Gilberto is a waste of space and frankly a waste of a DPA, we should look to move him to free up that spot. Nikola Zigic is currently a free agent, 6ft 6 striker who last played for the club I support here in the UK. Caused a hell of a lot of problems for teams in the Championship (2nd tier in the UK) so I would imagine he would be great in the MLS which is equivalent to 3rd tier in the UK.

Really enjoying this season though, TFC need to take 3 points from DC tonight in a big 6 pointer, close that gap with games in hand.


I believe in Henry and Haglund. I think Henry will be a future captain for Team Canada.

I think what we need badly is a number 10, a play maker.

We have Moore, and Osorio who can play forward. Bright Dike will also be back next year.
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Re: Official Toronto FC Thread 

Post#1463 » by LittleOzzy » Wed Jul 30, 2014 10:23 pm

Bradley is an outstanding player.

He had some poor moments in the World Cup, but he's still a world class soccer player that could play in any league he wanted to.
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Post#1464 » by tdotrep2 » Wed Jul 30, 2014 10:59 pm

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Double Helix wrote:Jackson has had quality chance after quality chance tonight and blown them. The same can be said for much of Toronto. Nice setups. Poor finishing. Some controversial calls in this second half from the ref.

Bradley's effort and intelligence always impress me. He's excellent out of set pieces as well. Definitely has enough talent to be playing in better leagues but thankfully for us he wants to play close to home and help grow the sport.

Wow. Red card just now. 15 minutes with a man advantage. Toronto has to capitalize.

Bradley wouldn't be really good in a higher level league. He was horrid in the world cup and had no ability to dribble past anyone, or do anything with the ball


Sorry to burst your bubble, but Bradley had himself a decent World Cup, all things considered. He is also a world-class player and can play in the EPL, Serie A, and the Bundesliga.


He's not "world class" but he can definitely play in europe

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Re: Official Toronto FC Thread 

Post#1465 » by LittleOzzy » Thu Jul 31, 2014 12:31 am

Comical tonight.

They have given up.
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Post#1466 » by LittleOzzy » Sat Aug 2, 2014 1:13 pm

Taking on our biggest rival today.

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Post#1467 » by SportsFan9 » Sat Aug 2, 2014 8:55 pm

Defoe is out with an injury...
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Post#1468 » by T-d0t » Sat Aug 2, 2014 9:19 pm

Nice goal by Gilberto but credit Oduro for his underrated crossing ability.
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Post#1469 » by LittleOzzy » Sun Aug 3, 2014 2:11 am

That was our most complete game of the season by far.

More of that please.
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Post#1470 » by LittleOzzy » Sun Aug 3, 2014 2:12 am

SportsFan9 wrote:Defoe is out with an injury...


Likely "injured" so he can miss the meaningless All-Star game.
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Post#1471 » by LittleOzzy » Sun Aug 3, 2014 3:59 pm

[tweet]https://twitter.com/torontofc/status/495960314681511936[/tweet]

Guaranteed he'll play in the next TFC game.
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Re: Official Toronto FC Thread 

Post#1472 » by Lazy » Sun Aug 3, 2014 7:39 pm

Did I just read Michael Bradley and world class in the same sentence?

Yaya Toure, Pogba, Vidal, Kroos, Bradley, Gotze, Iniesta.

Which one of these don't belong with the others.

He's good but no where near world class.
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Re: Official Toronto FC Thread 

Post#1473 » by LittleOzzy » Sun Aug 3, 2014 11:44 pm

Lazy wrote:Did I just read Michael Bradley and world class in the same sentence?

Yaya Toure, Pogba, Vidal, Kroos, Bradley, Gotze, Iniesta.

Which one of these don't belong with the others.

He's good but no where near world class.


I think our definition of the term "World Class" is different.

I take it as a player who can play anywhere in the world. He's a world class athlete, which is something I would call Bradley.

It's not one of the few elite players in the world, but he would have no issues playing along side them.
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Re: Official Toronto FC Thread 

Post#1474 » by T-d0t » Mon Aug 4, 2014 2:05 pm

Lazy wrote:Did I just read Michael Bradley and world class in the same sentence?

Yaya Toure, Pogba, Vidal, Kroos, Bradley, Gotze, Iniesta.

Which one of these don't belong with the others.

He's good but no where near world class.


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Re: Official Toronto FC Thread 

Post#1475 » by LittleOzzy » Mon Aug 4, 2014 11:17 pm

Defoe out 2 to 3 weeks, damn.

I was hoping for much less.
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Re: Official Toronto FC Thread 

Post#1476 » by El Turco » Tue Aug 5, 2014 1:54 pm

Looks like colin kazim heading to toronto. He has become a terrible player but might do some damage in mls if motivated.

Michael Bradley world class :lol:
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Post#1477 » by Ted Lasso » Tue Aug 5, 2014 3:31 pm

I don't think it's that you guys disagree on what level of player Bradley is, you're just using the term differently.
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Post#1478 » by T-d0t » Tue Aug 5, 2014 3:52 pm

kazim is confirmed to join TFC?
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Post#1479 » by LittleOzzy » Tue Aug 5, 2014 7:23 pm

Still just a rumour for now, but it sounds like a deal could happen.

Major work to fit him under the MLS cap though.
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Re: Official Toronto FC Thread 

Post#1480 » by T-d0t » Thu Aug 7, 2014 2:32 am

I know it won't happen but I'd really like Yedlin on TFC. Love his game

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