Well that's that. Another season, and well, at least we didn't finish last! There's alot of articles and assessments of this past season out there now, and pretty much the general consensus is that Mo really has to get it right this off season. I think both him and Carver had a rude awakening throughout the season thinking a solid fan base and some cash would attract players to Toronto. Looks like Mo (and it sounds like Carver might get in on this too) are going to have to be creative and specific in their targets leading up to the 2009 season. However, I think the greatest concern this off season isn't just who we bring in, but who we keep from leaving.
Looking back on the entire season, I've seen a few "gradings" or mvp nominations etc ... for this year, and really I'd only name a few players who on many levels would deserve top ratings, or at least who showed they could be our most valuable player for the season. First thing first though, I really think giving a player an A, or even a B, would have to tie in with the team being successful. That being said, looking back I can say the most consistent players were Jim Brennan, Carl Robinson and Marvell Wynne. And over the last few weeks it looks like keeping Robinson and Wynne could pose a challenge over the winter. Robinson is back on the radar of English clubs and Wynne was already being looked at, and his performances over the last weeks surely has increased interest.
The big moves over the next months will be keeping the core together, seeing how our draft picks pan out and strengthening some noticeable weaknesses ... well pretty much throughout the field (back line, midfield and up front). Lots of work to do, and will make for plenty of talk over the next months.
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