TFC to sign Philippe Christanval? - Rumour - Page 3

jloome · 03-08-2009, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by rocker

Serioux looked composed most of the time, made some decent passes forward.
The two cards were on plays where Charleston had a guy racing away on the counterattack and Serioux got rambunctious and sloppy. I have a feeling it was just pre-season rust and a realization that this was pre-season and not a real game. Guys can take liberties.

Both were because he was being caught out-of-position constantly, not keeping track of the rest of the line. Very rusty -- like a guy out for most of a year with injury.

Not sure he's going to to be ready for week one. Looked badly out of sync, at least, and we only have a few exhibition games in that time.

Then again, you've got a good point that it's an exhibition. That second, lunging challenge he wouldn't try during a regular season game, and the first was the kind of gamble -- close enough to the edge of the box that the ref won't call it -- that most players wouldn't try in a season game.

Concerned a bit by both his and Harmse's tendencies to stray too far north. A couple of times, we were badly exposed because while playing the trap, either Harmse or Serioux was actually north of the fullback on their side. When your centre half's five yards ahead of Jim Brennan, you've got a fucking problem.

But it's early days and exhibition. Carver said himself the other day that they haven't really done much tactical work yet, so when you factor that in, it was a pretty impressive performance.

The more I think about it, the more surprised I'd be if Christanval signs here, just because he seems against Mo's mold of trying to bring in younger guys or Canadian nats. A fragile guy with 17 games in two-and-a-half seasons doesnt' seem like the norm for him. Maybe it's a trial, ala Kiki, and will end before it even goes anywhere based on contract demands ... who knows.

**noochie** · 03-08-2009, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jloome

The more I think about it, the more surprised I'd be if Christanval signs here, just because he seems against Mo's mold of trying to bring in younger guys or Canadian nats.

This may apply to any other position on the field... but we need experienced CB's, Canadian or not.

dantdot · 03-08-2009, 06:04 PM

So this rumor seems busted, at least him being in Charleston, it wasn't him but one of the Gambians.

ginkster88 · 03-08-2009, 06:06 PM

Oh well. It was fun while it lasted.

Corpand · 03-10-2009, 04:09 PM

As I said before, Christanval will not be signing for Toronto FC (or any other MLS team for that matter). If there was ever a time to trust someone on a forum, it would be now.

Just wait until next week the latest though

TFCREDNWHITE · 03-10-2009, 04:17 PM

Why whats happening next week??

Any info you can pass along??

ensco · 03-10-2009, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Corpand

As I said before, Christanval will not be signing for Toronto FC (or any other MLS team for that matter). If there was ever a time to trust someone on a forum, it would be now.

Just wait until next week the latest though

Corpland, internet protocol requires you to provide a hint of some kind as to who it is that you think is coming in.

Pachuco · 03-10-2009, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ensco

Corpland, internet protocol requires you to provide a hint of some kind as to who it is that you think is coming in.

I read that as in he knows what Cristanval is doing, not necessarily that he knows who TFC is signing. Hopefully I'm wrong and he can provide a hint

**DOMIN8R** · 03-10-2009, 04:24 PM

**bdiddy** · 03-10-2009, 04:59 PM

I like waffles

jloome · 03-10-2009, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Corpand

As I said before, Christanval will not be signing for Toronto FC (or any other MLS team for that matter). If there was ever a time to trust someone on a forum, it would be now.

Just wait until next week the latest though

I'd take that as "it's not Christanval, and I know who it is, but wait until next week, you slavering dogs."

Nuvinho · 03-10-2009, 07:03 PM

Don't get why they would wait til next week if they were to bring someone in. Don't they want the player to get some game action before the start of the season?

jloome · 03-10-2009, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Nuvinho

Don't get why they would wait til next week if they were to bring someone in. Don't they want the player to get some game action before the start of the season?

The great equalizer in the MLS: League approval. It always takes at least a week once a deal's tenatively done for it to get the rubber stamp.

ensco · 03-10-2009, 07:12 PM

Forget inside info, what we need is a bunch of wild-ass speculation here.

Allow me to begin. Here is a player that has been capped 56 times for Sweden, but is languishing on Wigan's bench.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erik_Edman

Nuvinho · 03-10-2009, 07:12 PM

btw, does anyone know if the Gomez kid is with them? Didn't he have visa issues or something.

Luanda · 03-10-2009, 07:13 PM

Speculation, speculation and more speculation. Let us stop with the bloody teasers!

Corpand · 03-10-2009, 08:50 PM

The last time a name was leaked out in the forums, not only was the topic closed but all the people who took part in it got messaged not to spread the word on what the name was. As much as its killing me, its best for all parties that the name remain hidden, at least for a short while longer in case it doesnt pan out.

ensco · 03-10-2009, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Corpand

The last time a name was leaked out in the forums, not only was the topic closed but all the people who took part in it got messaged not to spread the word on what the name was. As much as its killing me, its best for all parties that the name remain hidden, at least for a short while longer in case it doesnt pan out.

No name. Understood.

Sweater number? Nationality? Shoe size?

Ossington Mental Youth · 03-10-2009, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jloome

I'd take that as "it's not Christanval, and I know who it is, but wait until next week, you slavering dogs."

HAHHA
im with this too
looking forward to seeing who it is, im assuming hes quality as well

Pachuco · 03-10-2009, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Corpand

The last time a name was leaked out in the forums, not only was the topic closed but all the people who took part in it got messaged not to spread the word on what the name was. As much as its killing me, its best for all parties that the name remain hidden, at least for a short while longer in case it doesnt pan out.

Ummm...can you atleast say what country he's coming from?

Is he atleast coming from Earth?

DigzTFC! · 03-10-2009, 09:24 PM

Well since I guessed the player last time, I can understand your position....but your bringing it on yourself by saying anything at all. You could say Dobson says "moves are imminent" or something to that degree. Don't say I have a big juicy secret but only us privileged, inner circle folk can know....

Poor sportsmanship

Riddle me this then if you should meet my challenge
1) Has this player been rumored to TFC before?
2) Has he played in MLS before?
3) Is he a free agent?
4) What nationality?

Those are fair questions and I will PM my best guesses

T_Mizz · 03-10-2009, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by DigzTFC!

Well since I guessed the player last time, I can understand your position....but your bringing it on yourself by saying anything at all. You could say Dobson says "moves are imminent" or something to that degree. Don't say I have a big juicy secret but only us privileged, inner circle folk can know....

Poor sportsmanship

Riddle me this then if you should meet my challenge
1) Has this player been rumored to TFC before?
2) Has he played in MLS before?
3) Is he a free agent?
4) What nationality?

Those are fair questions and I will PM my best guesses

Who was the player last time?

DigzTFC! · 03-10-2009, 09:54 PM

I don't think I can divulge that can I corpand

**wzhxvy** · 03-10-2009, 10:01 PM

Oh cmon guys, at least give us a hint...or PM me even and I will take the blame :-)

TorontoBlades · 03-10-2009, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by DigzTFC!

I don't think I can divulge that can I corpand

hypocrite

**Azerban** · 03-10-2009, 10:06 PM

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**Azerban** · 03-10-2009, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Azerban

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oh hey look it's a post that's a hundred times more informative and entertaining than this OH I KNOW THIS but I CAN'T SAY IT bullshit

TorontoBlades · 03-10-2009, 10:12 PM

yeah seriously, if you can't say it, don't say it...at least over and over again

**Yohan** · 03-10-2009, 10:15 PM

nobody likes a cocktease

Nuvinho · 03-10-2009, 10:43 PM

Here is my question: Is the player who is supposedly coming in all but done? Is MLS approval all that is needed?

That's all I need to know, and I'll be happy

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03-08-2009, 06:04 PM
dantdot Registered User Join Date: May 2008	So this rumor seems busted, at least him being in Charleston, it wasn't him but one of the Gambians.

03-08-2009, 06:06 PM
ginkster88 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Oakville	Oh well. It was fun while it lasted.

03-10-2009, 04:09 PM
Corpand Registered User Join Date: May 2008	As I said before, Christanval will not be signing for Toronto FC (or any other MLS team for that matter). If there was ever a time to trust someone on a forum, it would be now. Just wait until next week the latest though

03-10-2009, 04:17 PM
TFCREDNWHITE Registered User Join Date: May 2008	Why whats happening next week?? Any info you can pass along??

03-10-2009, 04:24 PM
DOMIN8R *RPB Member* Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wherever I lay my hat

03-10-2009, 04:59 PM
bdiddy *RPB Member* Join Date: May 2008 Location: North York, ON	I like waffles

03-10-2009, 07:03 PM
Nuvinho Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Downtown Toronto	Don't get why they would wait til next week if they were to bring someone in. Don't they want the player to get some game action before the start of the season?

03-10-2009, 07:12 PM
ensco Registered User Join Date: May 2008	Forget inside info, what we need is a bunch of wild-ass speculation here. Allow me to begin. Here is a player that has been capped 56 times for Sweden, but is languishing on Wigan's bench. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erik_Edman

03-10-2009, 07:13 PM
Luanda Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008	Speculation, speculation and more speculation. Let us stop with the bloody teasers!

03-10-2009, 08:50 PM
Corpand Registered User Join Date: May 2008	The last time a name was leaked out in the forums, not only was the topic closed but all the people who took part in it got messaged not to spread the word on what the name was. As much as its killing me, its best for all parties that the name remain hidden, at least for a short while longer in case it doesnt pan out.

03-10-2009, 09:24 PM
DigzTFC! Registered User Join Date: May 2008	Well since I guessed the player last time, I can understand your position....but your bringing it on yourself by saying anything at all. You could say Dobson says "moves are imminent" or something to that degree. Don't say I have a big juicy secret but only us privileged, inner circle folk can know.... Poor sportsmanship Riddle me this then if you should meet my challenge 1) Has this player been rumored to TFC before? 2) Has he played in MLS before? 3) Is he a free agent? 4) What nationality? Those are fair questions and I will PM my best guesses Last edited by DigzTFC!; 03-10-2009 at 09:43 PM.

03-10-2009, 09:54 PM
DigzTFC! Registered User Join Date: May 2008	I don't think I can divulge that can I corpand

03-10-2009, 10:01 PM
wzhxvy *RPB Member* Join Date: Aug 2008	Oh cmon guys, at least give us a hint...or PM me even and I will take the blame :-)

03-10-2009, 10:12 PM
TorontoBlades Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sec 111, Row 16	yeah seriously, if you can't say it, don't say it...at least over and over again

03-10-2009, 10:15 PM
Yohan *RPB Member* Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kitchener	nobody likes a cocktease

03-10-2009, 10:43 PM
Nuvinho Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Downtown Toronto	Here is my question: Is the player who is supposedly coming in all but done? Is MLS approval all that is needed? That's all I need to know, and I'll be happy