NYCFC Players Wanted Thread
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honda to nycfc in jan?:http://www.webcalcio.net/calciomercato-milan-fatta-unaltra-cessione-44984/
Can play either CAM or on the wing, only 30 and could be here in January, sounds great.
I've no idea about practice in the rest of the world. In most of the US these clauses are enforceable if reasonably limited in time and scope. So contracting with a regional sales rep that he cannot break his contract to work for a competitor in the same industry in the same region for 1-3 years after he leaves is the kind of thing that is OK. The Bravo thing I made up would probably be OK or not depending on the union CBA.
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Could this be what Crooks was going on about? Although he did say it was about the first position that comes to mind as a strong need, which I think most of us would say is CDM, which Honda is not. In any event, the google translation of that article was fun.
This is at the top of my list (of reasonable options). I would be so pumped. Work horse, nimble, creative, versatile, free-kick master, marketing, etc. And joined by Kagawa next season!
He also said he wasn't talking about a DP so I doubt it.
Honda would likely be a DP, Crooks said he was talking about a solid non DP signing.
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You're right, my bad. I wish he would stop teasing us like this.
Yeah I agree, not a fan of how he's handled whatever "news" he thinks he has. If as he said he's only 99% sure and unwilling to share until he's 100% sure, why say anything at all.
Even better if Crooks is talking about a player who would make a Pirlo plus Honda formation work.
Yep. I'm trying to figure out what exactly could be the 1% he's so worried about - 99% are odds that anybody would take if given the opportunity to take a risk.
Crooks doesn't have all the scoops. Honda could be something he doesn't know about
As others have said, he's as close to the team as any reporter. If they told him not to give details, he's not giving details. Guy has more access than anyone to the team. Zero other reporters are even saying there is anything on the horizon. NYCFC is locked up tight this year.
One more point on the Bravo option that nobody has raised. How does Boca have the right to sell an option for 2017 if his contract ends now?
Our information is that when NYC didn't exercise, then the club could get him on a free transfer, because he is out of contract with Boca. If he is under contract with Boca for 2017, we can't get him on a free. But if he is not under contract with Boca, how do they have the right to sell a purchase option to NYC?
Our information is that when NYC didn't exercise, then the club could get him on a free transfer, because he is out of contract with Boca. If he is under contract with Boca for 2017, we can't get him on a free. But if he is not under contract with Boca, how do they have the right to sell a purchase option to NYC?
This is how social media works.
Honda to MLS is a yearly rumor that always hits a dead end. He is not a total position of need, but I like him as a player enough to say yes. Definite upgrade to anything we have in an attacking/creating role. We have had our build up play sputter between Pirlo and Villa too much last year. He would be a nice spoke on that wheel. He'd elevate the younger players too. You'd have to really consider him as a DP if available and you'd have to sign him. Kind of like drafting by either position of need or BPA. Depends on what kind of club management sees us as in 2017.
Midfield is our only real position of need. We lost two starters.
We need central midfielders but if you can sign Honda you do it. He's a Lodeiro, Giovinco, Piatti type of player. We'd be legit cup contenders even before the other pieces we have coming in.
Doesn't matter if we only have one guy that can score and a sloppy defense. I see your point though...That being said, IMO Iraola leaving is a bigger hole than Lampard. I've watched Honda play a lot. He's a forward playing player. Not that Bravo is that good, but maybe he's gone too.
We need a legit defensive minded box to box mid, that can play forward when needed and shut a game down when needed. We need a Vidal, Matuidi, Nainggolan, Bender, Khedira...etc. That's #1. If you tell me we can't get anyone in that mold, then a play for Honda is acceptable.
But it's all a moot point unless we knew who was available and who would come here. Honda may be the best player available for us...but he doesn't leapfrog any kick ass DM in my eyes just because.
For the record, I like Honda and think he'd be an excellent edition.
Edited to add: If he doesn't come to MLS this season, I see him being a LAFC DP next year.
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