BCLoyal9 53 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 CR , as someone local can you tell us anything else about this Edu chap? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
YankatOxford 0 Posted August 15, 2008 Author Share Posted August 15, 2008 I should add he's not the kind of guy you put out on the wing (i.e Davis) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadaready 9,437 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Last Year's Rookie of the Year and first overall draft pick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Right_To_Censor 1,951 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 CR , as someone local can you tell us anything else about this Edu chap? played for FC toronto, he's a midfielder/defender, scores goals, he's black, he's on the cover of fifa, sponsored by mcdonalds, america's greatest players, erm he's got a catchy song. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadaready 9,437 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Here is some info from Toronto FC's website: MLS Experience 2007: Edu was named the Gatorade MLS Rookie of the Year. He made his MLS debut 4/25 at Kansas City after missing first few games and entire preseason with injury. Edu started 25 of 25 games and scored 4 goals, his first MLS goal was on 5/12 vs. Chicago. He earned first caps with the US National Team against Switzerland in October and South Africa in November. College A first team NSCAA All-American and Hermann Trophy semifinalist in 2006….started 55 games in 3 seasons helping the Terps to a national championship in 2005….and NCAA semifinal appearance in 2004, and a appearance in the NCAA Sweet Sixteen in 2006….considered mainly a defensive midfielder, scored 10 goals and added 11 assists in his career….in final season – recorded 5 game winning goals…. My personal thoughts is that if you were going to pick one player out of the MLS, this would be him and I am quite happy with the prospect. He is a young star in the making in my opinion. If we signed him to a long term contract and stuck with him he has the physical and technical abilities to become quite something. I am impressed that we even had the insight to get this guy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadaready 9,437 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 ...anyway, good signing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
polar bear 0 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Any one really no anything about the guy Edu???? says on his website hes a cover guy for fifa soccer 09. that tells me all i need to know about his quality! I watch all the Toronto games,and to be honest I'm not too impressed by Edu (so far),I would much rather we signed their right back (greased lightening) Marvel Wynne,best player on their team IMO.and just what we need right now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadaready 9,437 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Any one really no anything about the guy Edu???? says on his website hes a cover guy for fifa soccer 09. that tells me all i need to know about his quality! I watch all the Toronto games,and to be honest I'm not too impressed by Edu (so far),I would much rather we signed their right back (greased lightening) Marvel Wynne,best player on their team IMO.and just what we need right now. Wynne isn't bad. I think Edu has far more potential though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMWWBK 0 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Thanks for that CR. If he is denied a work permit then i will literally write to the SFA. He may not get it right away but im 99.9% certain that he'll get it on appeal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadaready 9,437 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Thanks for that CR. If he is denied a work permit then i will literally write to the SFA. He may not get it right away but im 99.9% certain that he'll get it on appeal. I could see him not getting one if he was 30. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
polar bear 0 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Any one really no anything about the guy Edu???? says on his website hes a cover guy for fifa soccer 09. that tells me all i need to know about his quality! I watch all the Toronto games,and to be honest I'm not too impressed by Edu (so far),I would much rather we signed their right back (greased lightening) Marvel Wynne,best player on their team IMO.and just what we need right now. Wynne isn't bad. I think Edu has far more potential though. To each his own CR, and I think besides Wynne that young Abdus Ibrahim(17 today) may have the most potential of them all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chowda 0 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 To each his own CR, and I think besides Wynne that young Abdus Ibrahim(17 today) may have the most potential of them all. How much has Wynne improved technically? He was an athletic beast with New York, but made way too many panic clears in the back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperRangers 2 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 My big mate whos used to lived and ran a few pubs in Toronto says he is a really good player who would be a great signing for the bears Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
polar bear 0 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 To each his own CR, and I think besides Wynne that young Abdus Ibrahim(17 today) may have the most potential of them all. How much has Wynne improved technically? He was an athletic beast with New York, but made way too many panic clears in the back. As quick a full back I ever seen,technically sound,can shut a winger down in a flash,and can carry the ball end to end.I'd have him at Ibrox no problem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSuedeSambas 54,251 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Interesting. Very interesting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaffbear 4,101 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Something is wrong here. Aaron---excellent player Mendes--excellent player edu- excellent player Beriscono--excellent player. canny have 4 on the bench.....think Walter will drop McCulloch,Adam and Novo tomorrow and start with -------------------McGregor--------------- Whitty-------Bambi---Bogherra--------Papac Aaron-----Mendes----------Thommo------Beasley --------------Miller-------Lafferty Better than last week i'd say...........could do with getting rid of Whitty and Bambi but hey that will come i think Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_gers_fan 2 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Do u mean Bresciano? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkie 201 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Have we actually got this guy or are we still just talking to him ? Looks good, sort of player we should be after bit worried the SPL will be too physical for him but we will see. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis 277 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 I hope this is true Big, athletic, strong, can tackle, can run and chip in wi a wee goal Identikit of our ideal mid Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Right_To_Censor 1,951 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 hasn't signed, walter said he's looking at him <_< Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartm 7 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Something is wrong here. Aaron---excellent player Mendes--excellent player edu- excellent player Beriscono--excellent player. canny have 4 on the bench.....think Walter will drop McCulloch,Adam and Novo tomorrow and start with -------------------McGregor--------------- Whitty-------Bambi---Bogherra--------Papac Aaron-----Mendes----------Thommo------Beasley --------------Miller-------Lafferty Better than last week i'd say...........could do with getting rid of Whitty and Bambi but hey that will come i think In Walter Smith's interview he said that Aaron is not ready for tomorrow mate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadaready 9,437 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Mo helped us get this guy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMWWBK 0 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 hasn't signed, walter said he's looking at him <_< Where did he say that? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart_RFC 41 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 I'm seeing stories that he is signed subject to Work Permit, others saying we are just interested in him, what is the actual facts here? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weearrow 0 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 http://www.soccerbyives.net/soccer_by_ives...ccepts-off.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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