Fredtastic !

I just like his name.

well said, as for formation, I think what we used in Sydney could still work, just replace one of McKain, Brown and Ferrante with Fred and we'll opefully have that extra creativity/flair we need in the middle of the park. Leo and Hearfield/Daniel can provide the width and support to Smeltz up front.

His profile on the DC united website:

i can't remember, did we get this excited when we signed El**ch last season ?? just with all the fallout over his stay at the club, i don't know if we should put Fred (who is a fantastic player)on such a high mantle untill he gets down to business and delivers on the field.

These Brazillian Imports certainly dont!!

f**king awesome news!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_bf7WkyPns&feature=related
Bones2008-11-15 10:57:29

Helbert Frederico Carreiro da Silva ftw.

Hmmm... What would be even better would be if he was our marquee next year!

True... Though this thread is about Fred not our striker problem for next season

...and it's all ours, for 6 weeks that is...

I reality it will take Fred a while to settle into a new team. He arrives Monday and his first game is Sunday.....not long to gel.

Last night over a few drinks my mate got a text saying fred had signed as a guest for the nix.

I was like    "fred from lyon?"

and he was like no, ex melbourne..

and I was like

and then I was like

Any body got the link to the thing on the news last night ?

Agree with you on that,think i will wait to see what he delivers on the park.Oh yes and everyone did get excited but that turned when he was always stood at the front of the queue for pies.
Probably also a good move by the Phoenix management when it comes to getting some strikers as it shows possible targets that the club is serious about winning.

yeah, agreed, we have to keep it in perspective.. its great but its only a step into making bigger things happen for the club in terms of standings,

Yeah sorry bout that... I was too caught up in the Euphoria  i didnt much like being reminded bout our problem... My fault

When does he start? Is he here yet & will we see him today

Anyone know where and when the Phoenix's first training run is after Monday?

Oi you two, no agreeing on a draw and not going the full distace.... you both know how football should be played

you know torne is only 14 eh?

Shhhh.... haha

Busted

Damn, he's still not available on the fantasy aleague, I'll check again tomorrow

And even when he is he will only get 6 games

They usually train at 10:30 at newtown #2.  If you ring up Nix HQ they will confirm2ndBest2008-11-16 12:09:02

Does anyone know what number he will wear?

He normally wears number 7 but Bertos has that already..

I dont know tbh

I hate DCU but this is a good pick up. He's a very solid player down there for united, he had a kinda mediocre year but he's still a nice get. 

What do you reckon his best position is?

Anyone know what kind of money was involved in the deal? Portillo2008-11-16 15:13:43

Link-up between Mid and attack,but seems to cover the park well. Of course haven't seen him out of youtube since a few of the Melbs games I watched in v2, so CrewUltra or any other MLS fans would have a more recent view. As someone mentioned earlier all the DC clips of him seem to show him drifting in from the left much like Ronaldinho likes to do. Oska2008-11-16 15:22:31

I'm guessing 14

Ah.. thats my number!