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LINCOLN
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posted 02-16-2006 12:21 PM
  
NyNjSoccer.com Presents a Comprehensive Guide to Mo Johnston's Targets
An In-Depth Look at the MetroStars Foreign Trialists
Kristian R. Dyer · February 10, 2006
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ (MNN) - Nearly ever MLS side is combing the transfer market in search of talent available prior to the April kickoff of the MLS season. This year, under the direction of former Scottish international Mo Johnston, the trialists have a very European, in particular, heavily British flavor, with a number of players having experience in the English leagues. NyNjSoccer.com is pleased to provide you with the most thorough and comprehensive insight available into the players called into camp.
Adrian Serioux, who turns 27 this May, is a Canadian national team fixture who has achieved some limited success with Millwall in England's Coca Cola Championship (the tier below the Premiership). Patrolling deep, Serioux is a holding/defensive midfielder with fairly good speed and vision who possesses an exceptional throw-in ability. Serioux left Millwall in late September of last year due to an illness of his mother. Up to that point, Serioux had appeared in three matches with Millwall in the 2005-2006 season, earning one red card. Serioux, who has never scored for Canada, did a stellar job man-marking playmaker Landon Donovan in a recent international friendly versus the United States. The Canadian played some college ball for two years at the University of New Haven, where he distinguished himself with his vision and poise. Serioux may be the hard-nosed player Johnston and Lalas crave in the midfield, having earned a reputation as a tough, gritty figure with a tendency to earn ejections from games for his aggressive and overtop the play. Serioux first rose to the soccer scene as a member of the Toronto Lynx, where he was transferred to Millwall for a mere five-thousand pounds. His comfort on the ball and aforementioned throw-ins quickly made him a fan favorite in The Den. Serioux is available on a free transfer. Serioux was looked at by then San Jose coach Frank Yallop during his tenure with the Quakes, but shortly linked up with Millwall thereafter. Elie Ikangu is young Frenchman who has seen time with both Manchester City and Middlesboro without much of an impact. Described as another aggressive player who is hard on the challenge and aggressive to the ball, Ikangu is decried for his slighter frame. The player also failed to impress with League Two side Darlington. Ikangu, still young, would qualify as a junior international should he sign with MLS. Ikangu impressed Johnston in the foreigner camp held in January at Giants Stadium and is seen as a project player. Having played at high levels in Portugal, Carlos Fangueiro joins the MetroStars camp in Florida after an unsuccessful and frustrating stint in England with fellow trialist Adrian Serioux at Millwall. The Portuguese player usually plays up top as a withdrawn striker or in the midfield, behind the forwards and has a tendency to strike the ball from distance. Fangueiro also frequently took freekicks for Millwall when he was on the field, with limited success. He joined Millwall on a free transfer from Portuguese side Uniao Leiria , and appeared mainly as a substitute for the outfit. He likes to play creatively with the ball at his feet and has shown good distribution skills. There appears to be some questions about his work ethic and tenacity. Fangueiro was the other trialist to impress Johnston in January and earn an invite to Florida. Piotr Swierczewksi is a former Polish international with a reputation for precision passing and a temper to match. Strong on and off the ball, Piotr is another tenacious midfielder who has seen success in Europe for both club and country. In the run up to his country's appearance in the 2002 World Cup, Swierczewksi appeared in nine out of ten qualifiers, making sixty-five caps total for Poland, including two appearances in the Cup final. He is hard nosed and was considered the pivotal player in the Poles central midfield for a stretch of about six years. He performed well for French juggernaut Olympic Marseille, having played a number of seasons in the French top flight. By all accounts, Piotr is fiery fellow and has somewhat of a reputation as an egomaniac. Turning thirty-four this August, Piotr is the elder statesman of the trialists hoping to catch Johnston's eye, and is a fiery competitor in every meaning of the word. Bjarni Gudjohnsen also comes to Bradenton by way of England. The Icelander is a part of his nation's national team picture and plays up top. He plays more or less as a target forward but has shown a deft touch around goal. He was purchased by Stoke of the Coca Cola Championship for a reported two-hundred and fifty thousand pounds, but never lived up to that healthy sum. He then moved on to Plymouth Argyle before joining the MetroStars in camp. While not part of the Bradenton camp, NyNjSoccer.com has confirmed that the MetroStars have shown an interest in Jamaican international forward Luton Shelton. Tall and lean at 6' and 150 lbs., Shelton has also spent time with the Jamaican Under-17 and Under-20 national team, primarily using his pace off the bench to stretch tired defenses. He spent some time on trial with English Premiership side Bolton Wanderers but failed to catch on. Known for his speed and willingness to sacrifice his body for a goal, Shelton currently plies his trade for Harbor View, the top side in the Jamaican domestic setup. He showed particularly well in a CONCACAF Cup match in 2005 versus D.C. United. Shelton has conspicuously been compared to Fabian Taylor, a former member of the MetroStars. Kristian R. Dyer is the editor of NyNjSoccer.com. He also is a freelance writer for ESPN.com and his column regularly appears in The New York City Sporting News. He can be reached at KristianRDyer@yahoo.com. Special thanks to Charles "Chuck" D'Arrigo. · MetroEmpire.tk ·
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Princess
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posted 02-16-2006 01:04 PM
I really don't understand the deal with Luton. How good is he really? He used to be the big fish in the little pond but hasn't been able to get out. I hear cries of does not meet work permit requirements, etc. Is England the only place his agent/manager has connections? Hope is not another hyped up balla...
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jamatl
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posted 02-16-2006 02:16 PM
Miss P,I think HV is trying to get too much right now in transfer fees, they should into get a part of his future transfer value, if he moves to UK/Europe. Not sure, if the Metrostars is his best option.
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posted 02-16-2006 02:23 PM
MLS not his best option? Him look like him have any other options right now? Look dis yute been touted as di next best ting since Bibi and all now him cyaan lan' a contract overseas. While the excuses, reasons etc. will rain down, the fact is that if he wants to move up he has to move out. If HV feels that it's better to have him in Jamaica then so be it. Mek him star fi dem.
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jamatl
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posted 02-16-2006 02:45 PM
Miss P,I am not ruling out MLS a whole, just the Metrostars who are not known for good youth development, but he should take want he can at the right price. Chicago and DC produce some of the best youth players. But he will need to move out to move up!!!
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assasin
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posted 02-16-2006 03:13 PM
He maybe just going to Metro on a loan deal like Fabian Taylor did.I think HV want to hold on to him for a good transfer money. They can have the selling point having produced Bibi, Ralph, Scarlett, Hue etc. The club in the summer said they would try and get him in January which never happen as he didn't have the caps so the metro is the best thing now as he could play in the MLS season which is the European off season and it he score a few goals then he will be in the shopping window for a good fee. HV has banked there hopes on selling Luton for a good change, I hope it work out for them.
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Princess
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posted 02-16-2006 03:31 PM
Dem very hopeful!
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ddread
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posted 02-16-2006 03:40 PM
I would not let shelton go for less than meg. I rate him more than I rated bibi or fuller at 20.
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Technic
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posted 02-16-2006 03:49 PM
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Originally posted by jamatl:
Miss P,I am not ruling out MLS a whole, just the Metrostars who are not known for good youth development..
Have to disagree with you on that one. Metrostars produced Mike Magee and Eddie Gavin (mind you, I understand that they are not world beaters, but they have progressed nicely, even making the USA Olympic squad). If memory serves me correct either the U-16 or U-18 in 2004 or 2005, did reach the Dallas cup final beating some decent international teams.
Plus I just read somewhere that 6 of their U-16 squad are a part of the U.S. Region I Pool So I would say they have a decent youth set up. But then again Shelton is almost 21, does that still qualify as youth in todays game where kids are exposed to profesional settings in other countries from as early as 10 and 11?
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posted 02-16-2006 03:50 PM
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Originally posted by jamatl:
Miss P,I am not ruling out MLS a whole, just the Metrostars who are not known for good youth development..
Have to disagree with you on that one. Metrostars produced Mike Magee and Eddie Gavin (mind you, I understand that they are not world beaters, but they have progressed nicely, even making the USA Olympic squad). If memory serves me correct either the U-16 or U-18 in 2004 or 2005, did reach the Dallas cup final beating some decent international teams.
Plus I just read somewhere that 6 of their U-16 squad are a part of the U.S. Region I Pool So I would say they have a decent youth set up. But then again Shelton is almost 21, does that still qualify as youth in todays game where kids are exposed to profesional settings in other countries from as early as 10 and 11?
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Princess
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posted 02-16-2006 04:39 PM
I can't believe Luton is almost 21 already? My how time flies when you stuck in the NPL!
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jamatl
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posted 02-16-2006 07:57 PM
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Originally posted by ddread:
I would not let shelton go for less than meg. I rate him more than I rated bibi or fuller at 20.
Bredrin, Shelton better than Bibi and Fuller at 20, stop the madness!!!! I personally rate Obrian White a more complete balla than Shelton. Luton Shelton was born 11.11.1985, so he turns 21 in November. Shelton is worth about 250,000 pounds at most.
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TheDread
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posted 02-16-2006 08:52 PM
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Originally posted by jamatl:
Bredrin, Shelton better than Bibi and Fuller at 20, stop the madness!!!!I personally rate Obrian White a more complete balla than Shelton. Luton Shelton was born 11.11.1985, so he turns 21 in November. Shelton is worth about 250,000 pounds at most.
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jamatl, I've to agree with the I. Fuller and Bibi were both better than Shelton at 20 yrs. Fuller has had many injury setbacks that has prevented him from realizing his full potential. The bwoy de very unlucky, but you have to love his heart and fighting spirit.
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posted 02-16-2006 09:01 PM
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Originally posted by jamatl:
Bredrin, Shelton better than Bibi and Fuller at 20, stop the madness!!!!I personally rate Obrian White a more complete balla than Shelton. Luton Shelton was born 11.11.1985, so he turns 21 in November. Shelton is worth about 250,000 pounds at most.
I rate shelton more than I rate Bibi or Fuller at 20 and I would not trade him to you or anybody else for 250. [This message has been edited by ddread (edited 02-16-2006).]
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posted 02-17-2006 11:00 AM
Shelton's biggest setback is jamaica not qualifying for the wc. Had Jamaica not qualify for 1998 fuller and bibi would be at tg and harbourview right now.At 20 Shelton has more impact on the senior team than fuller at 20. In fact I think Shelton at 20 has more senior team goals than fuller has in his entire career on the senior team. I rate strikers on their strike rate. [This message has been edited by ddread (edited 02-17-2006).]
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Jahjesty
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posted 02-17-2006 12:25 PM
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Shelton's biggest setback is jamaica not qualifying for the wc. Had Jamaica not qualify for 1998 fuller and bibi would be at tg and harbourview right now.At 20 Shelton has more impact on the senior team than fuller at 20. In fact I think Shelton at 20 has more senior team goals than fuller has in his entire career on the senior team. I rate strikers on their strike rate. [This message has been edited by ddread (edited 02-17-2006).]
I totally agree with you based on his inernational team performances (I haven't seen him at the local club level). His blazing speed and nose for goal creates the same type of problems for defences as Lowe's size, power and skill. Obviously, he has to work on his first touch but it's way better than Ralph's and look where he is.
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posted 02-18-2006 08:47 AM
They had mixed fortunes after watching Luton Shelton, who has been having a nightmare of a season, clutching his hamstring in the 36th minute. However, they also witnessed the brilliance of Hyde Jr., who was his replacement in the 39thFrom Jamaica Gleaner , Feb. 18th 2006
Harbour View vs. Seba.
De yute not fit yet.
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posted 02-18-2006 08:55 AM
The MetroStars, in desperate need for a quality left back, have decided to give up one of their young stars to acquire one. The Metros were working on a deal that would acquire Los Angeles Galaxy defender Todd Dunivant in exchange for midfielder Eddie Gaven, a former all-star who had an off year last season. -- Newark Star-Ledger
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posted 02-19-2006 01:57 AM
Actually Shelton is reportedly going to NY en-route to Sweden to try out for Heldenberg (or summ'n like dat). If he is successful he should play alongside the likes of Henrik Larsson who should be heading to that team for next season,
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posted 02-19-2006 09:41 AM
The Metrostars are becoming more and more that caribbean all-stars club we have been pushing for. I hope more u.s citizens with caribbean background and soccer style join the club.
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posted 02-19-2006 10:47 AM
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Actually Shelton is reportedly going to NY en-route to Sweden to try out for Heldenberg (or summ'n like dat). If he is successful he should play alongside the likes of Henrik Larsson who should be heading to that team for next season,
I hope they don't send him injured.....
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posted 02-19-2006 11:26 AM
Well, Mr. Shelton needs to be healthy. He missed his first chance in January 2004 with the U23 squad. He needs to prove his doubters that he can stay healthy for nine-months straight but de yute needs some serious weight-training and muscle development.
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posted 02-19-2006 12:27 PM
Going to NY and Sweden with a bad hamstring in the winter might not be a smart idea.
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Actually Shelton is reportedly going to NY en-route to Sweden to try out for Heldenberg (or summ'n like dat). If he is successful he should play alongside the likes of Henrik Larsson who should be heading to that team for next season,
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posted 02-20-2006 04:46 PM
Ok, so does anybody know how bad Luton is injured? And when will he visit Sweden?
And buy the way, it´s Helsingborg, not Heldenberg. :-)
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posted 02-21-2006 09:54 AM
Anybody here speak Swedish can translate this.Luton Shelton klar för provträning
Den 20-årige jamaikanske anfallaren Luton Shelton kommer att provträna med HIF i början av mars. Luton har varit aktuell för HIF en tid, men har stoppats av Jamaicas fotbollsförbund att komma över till Sverige för provträning. Anledningen är den att han är uttagen till en träningslandskamp den 25 februari. Han kommer till Helsingborg antingen i helgen eller i början av nästa vecka. Luton kommer även att följa med på träningslägret på Cypern mellan den 4-14 mars. Luton är en extremt snabb spelare och även en frekvent målskytt för både förstaligalaget Harbour View och Jamaicas landslag. Trots sin ringa ålder har han redan spelat över 10 A-landskamper.
http://www.hif.se/shownews.asp?newsid=1180
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posted 02-21-2006 11:05 AM
In conclusion it says that Luton will come to Sweden for a tryout.
He will arrive proberbly in the weekend or sometime next week. He will also go with the team to Cyprus for a weeklong traingcamp between 4-14 of march.
It also says that Luton is a freequent scorer for his firstleague team, Harbour View and the National team of Jamaica.
Though Lutons young age, he has already played over 10 games for the national senior team. That´s what it says. [This message has been edited by Seventhstate (edited 02-21-2006).]
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posted 02-21-2006 11:39 AM
Thanks, Seventhstate. I dont recall welcoming you to the forum. I take it your a Helsingborg supporter.Anyways, welcome and please keep us updated.
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posted 02-21-2006 12:23 PM
Thank you.
For further updates about Luton you can checkout this page. http://www.svenskafans.com/fotboll/hif/default.aspIt´s in Swedish but I can help you to translate when there will be any news about Luton.
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posted 02-21-2006 12:28 PM
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Ok, so does anybody know how bad Luton is injured? And when will he visit Sweden?
And buy the way, it´s Helsingborg, not Heldenberg. :-) I think he pulled or strained his hamstring......or I could be wrong......I hope I am wrong and he is just faking. 
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posted 02-23-2006 11:31 PM
Luton Shelton reminds me of MLS all-time leading scorer Roy Lassister who was so successful with Valderama and Ectchverry feeding him passes. If Shelton is looking for the right club he will should make sure the team has a solid playmaking midfielder who he has a good relationship with. He success and HV was due to Hue feeding him passes.
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posted 02-24-2006 09:30 AM
Well, he won't be the first to go on trial with an injury!! 
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posted 02-24-2006 11:13 AM
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Well, he won't be the first to go on trial with an injury!!
This guy is always injured especially with hamstring...Is this a fitness/strength/back problem/flexability...He needs to get this check...
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posted 02-24-2006 11:43 AM
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This guy is always injured especially with hamstring...Is this a fitness/strength/back problem/flexability...He needs to get this check...
He has track-type speed which is his main asset. I have seen a couple of cases like this over the years. Players like these need to warm up more like sprinters than ballers.
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posted 02-24-2006 11:52 AM
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This guy is always injured especially with hamstring...Is this a fitness/strength/back problem/flexability...He needs to get this check...
I don't know all the players but from the few that I've spoken to, I have my own theory... but no waan offend nobody...
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posted 02-24-2006 12:01 PM
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I don't know all the players but from the few that I've spoken to, I have my own theory... but no waan offend nobody...
mi neva know yu fraid a corn... Anybody remember how bibi did mawga when bolton bought him?
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posted 02-24-2006 12:35 PM
I always wait till Paul report it! 
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posted 02-24-2006 01:16 PM
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Originally posted by Jahjesty:
He has track-type speed which is his main asset. I have seen a couple of cases like this over the years. Players like these need to warm up more like sprinters than ballers.
Jahj, You might be right but sometimes it is flexability/agility exercise and strength work needed...Does HV have a quality strength fitness trainer that help these players in the off season and also help them to maintain throughout the season?
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posted 02-24-2006 01:17 PM
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Originally posted by Princess:
I don't know all the players but from the few that I've spoken to, I have my own theory... but no waan offend nobody...
Ms P, Too thin skin...Let it go and give us the info....
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posted 02-24-2006 01:32 PM
How mi fi tinskin an' a mi no waan offend?! No, mek it slide... all I will say is Jamaican football players are for the MOST part clueless! [This message has been edited by Princess (edited 02-24-2006).]
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posted 02-24-2006 01:47 PM
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How mi fi tinskin an' a mi no waan offend?! No, mek it slide... all I will say is Jamaican football players are for the [b]MOST part clueless! Is it really the footballers clueless or the influences around them? Successful people surround themselves with good people/influences.....These young ballers are not making the important career decisions on their own...... [This message has been edited by Princess (edited 02-24-2006).][/B]
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