m1st Posted August 19, 2011 Posted August 19, 2011 P.S. Does he have a cousin called Paul Ringo? Lol! Just one possible snag; I've seen the link to how the Dallas fans are reacting and, while I don't know too much about how the MLS is run, isn't it something like the League holding all the players' contracts and sort-of leasing the players to clubs so that salary caps aren't exceeded? If that's right, wouldn't it mean two lots of negotiations? Would we be able to get it sorted before the window closes? Anybody on here clued-up on how MLS is organised and whether I'm worrying unnecessarily?
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hollowsr Posted August 19, 2011 Posted August 19, 2011 Lol! Just one possible snag; I've seen the link to how the Dallas fans are reacting and, while I don't know too much about how the MLS is run, isn't it something like the League holding all the players' contracts and sort-of leasing the players to clubs so that salary caps aren't exceeded? If that's right, wouldn't it mean two lots of negotiations? Would we be able to get it sorted before the window closes? Anybody on here clued-up on how MLS is organised and whether I'm worrying unnecessarily? DOn't take this as gospel but think you just deal with the team and then the MLS get a percentage of the money.
rebelmswar Posted August 19, 2011 Posted August 19, 2011 Pretty accurate above except for some of the "designated players." The boy is solid but will have to be a little less hard in the tackles here. Fantastic work rate, a crowd favorite in Dallas and does not give up at all. Solid player and a good signing.
joey_big_nose Posted August 19, 2011 Posted August 19, 2011 Can he play right back? Would be useful if he could...?
Driftpeasant Posted August 19, 2011 Posted August 19, 2011 I saw John play live back in July. He's really good. His lateral movement can be a bit dicey, so I doubt he'll be able to step in at Right Back. He's big, pacey for a CB, and has good ball handling skills. Should be what the doctor ordered to shore up the defense.
Guest ljb Posted August 19, 2011 Posted August 19, 2011 http://www.bigdsoccer.com/2011/8/19/2372895/george-john-responds-to-blackburn-rovers-transfer-rumors
Driftpeasant Posted August 19, 2011 Posted August 19, 2011 He's only on 42k USD/YEAR right now at FC Dallas. So let's hope at 2k/week he'd be happy. http://www.mlsplayers.org/files/May%201,%202011%20Salary%20Information%20-%20By%20Club.pdf
tony gale's mic Posted August 19, 2011 Posted August 19, 2011 He's only on 42k USD/YEAR right now at FC Dallas. So let's hope at 2k/week he'd be happy. http://www.mlsplayers.org/files/May%201,%202011%20Salary%20Information%20-%20By%20Club.pdf Christ. Wonder how many people will be looking forward to a 30-fold payrise this year.
Veevs Posted August 20, 2011 Posted August 20, 2011 Anyone know if he came over this weekend, there was a rumour he was coming over this weekend.. (Boy I hope he didn't watch that match)..
Amo Posted August 20, 2011 Posted August 20, 2011 Anyone know if he came over this weekend, there was a rumour he was coming over this weekend.. (Boy I hope he didn't watch that match).. Why? He might relish a challenge.
67splitscreen Posted August 20, 2011 Posted August 20, 2011 He's only on 42k USD/YEAR right now at FC Dallas. So let's hope at 2k/week he'd be happy. http://www.mlsplayer...20By%20Club.pdf Just a bit less than Goddwillie's 45kpa at DU.
CaliRoverNYC Posted August 21, 2011 Author Posted August 21, 2011 did not play and was not on the bench for Dallas... though he may have been banned for a couple yellows. http://soccernet.espn.go.com/match?id=314312&cc=5901
67splitscreen Posted August 21, 2011 Posted August 21, 2011 did not play and was not on the bench for Dallas... though he may have been banned for a couple yellows. http://soccernet.esp...=314312&cc=5901 Is that not his season total.
CaliRoverNYC Posted August 21, 2011 Author Posted August 21, 2011 Is that not his season total. he has had 4 yellows all year but two of them came in the same match, so he was suspended during last nights match, which is why he didn't play and was not on the bench.
Hughesy Posted August 22, 2011 Posted August 22, 2011 According to the LT – Kean expecting a defender to fly in for Medical today after a bid was accepted, the LT understands that player to be George John
Iceman Posted August 22, 2011 Posted August 22, 2011 According to the LT – Kean expecting a defender to fly in for Medical today after a bid was accepted, the LT understands that player to be George John i dont trust our medicals anymore
CaliRoverNYC Posted August 22, 2011 Author Posted August 22, 2011 According to Ives (very respected here in the states) John is today headed to Greece to sort out his passport then he'll be headed to rovers for his physical.
DavidMailsTightPerm Posted August 22, 2011 Posted August 22, 2011 Good, good. Are you saying two-good to be true ?
CaliRoverNYC Posted August 22, 2011 Author Posted August 22, 2011 Are you saying two-good to be true ? If getting uncapped Greek-Americans is too good to be true we are in deeper trouble than I thought.
roversfanben Posted August 22, 2011 Posted August 22, 2011 http://msn.foxsports.com/foxsoccer/mls/story/george-john-transfer-d... A deal has been agreed between Rovers, FC Dallas and the MLS, for George John. It sounds like this won't go through until after the Wednesday game, so I look forward to seeing him on Saturday intstead!
EWOODACE1 Posted August 22, 2011 Posted August 22, 2011 just watched that video on the 1st page and it lokks like he gets turned very easily by inferior players. most of his tackles are last ditch. hopefully he is better than what i perceived him to be
roversmum Posted August 22, 2011 Posted August 22, 2011 Are you saying two-good to be true ? Now two would be too good to be true. He's a defender, I'm more concerned about our defence than our attack at the moment...
roversfanben Posted August 22, 2011 Posted August 22, 2011 A little bit more info on the George John transfer. http://www.bigdsoccer.com/2011/8/22/2377834/george-john-sale-to-blackburn-rovers-nearing-completion
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