AndyJR 0 Posted July 10, 2008 San Jose signs Darren HuckerbyFIRST ON SBIThe San Jose Earthquakes have reached an agreement with English striker Darren Huckerby after completing a trade with Toronto FC for his rights, sources with knowledge of the deal told SBI on Thursday. Huckerby will join the Earthquakes when the MLS transfer window opens on July 15th.The 32-year-old former Manchester City and Leeds player had been in talks with Toronto FC for some time but will now join an Earthquakes squad that has scored a league-low 10 goals this season. Details of what San Jose traded to Toronto FC for Huckerby''s rights were unavailable, but one source believes allocation money was involved. Toronto held Huckerby''s rights via the discovery process.Huckerby scored 34 goals in five seasons for Norwich City, playing both as a striker and a left winger. If you haven''t seen him play, here is some footage of him in action: What do you think? Will he be enough to spark San Jose''s putrid offense? Is this another mistake by Earthquakes GM John Doyle? Share your thoughts below. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyJR 0 Posted July 10, 2008 Taken from: http://www.soccerbyives.net/soccer_by_ives/2008/07/san-jose-acquir.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Holt 522 Posted July 10, 2008 Who fancies a trip to america one day next season? We could get some american supporters groups to meet and have a good old night with them. I''m sure Hucks will appreciate it knowing that he''s still respected by us! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Holt 522 Posted July 10, 2008 ****** The " one day" part of the above post should''ve been one game ***** Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timncfc 0 Posted July 10, 2008 the best ever, good luck hucks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyJR 0 Posted July 10, 2008 NCFC vs San Jose friendly would be great. Just imagine Hucks bombing down the left giving GR a friendly little wink on the way past, bliss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tribes 0 Posted July 10, 2008 At this moment in time "our new heroes" seem a million miles away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
astrodyne 0 Posted July 10, 2008 Ah, but if the gems we have at the minute manage to keep us in this division - then they will all be heroes of the highest order! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tribes 0 Posted July 10, 2008 [quote user="astrodyne"]Ah, but if the gems we have at the minute manage to keep us in this division - then they will all be heroes of the highest order![/quote]That''s true. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
InLambertWeTrust! 0 Posted July 10, 2008 [8] Oh Huckerby [8] good luck Darren [Y] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ca 1 Posted July 10, 2008 CA is off to pick up a USA brochure tomorrow to book her holiday [:D] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buncey 1 Posted July 10, 2008 Aye well done hucks. Makes you wonder doesn''t it. He''ll probably be their best player by far and be one of the top players in the whole league. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timncfc 0 Posted July 10, 2008 does anyone know,r the MLS games on t.v over here? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evil Monkey 52 Posted July 10, 2008 Good luck Darren, glad to see you chose the sunshine over Carl bleedin'' Robinson! [:P]Legend, we''ll miss you! Show the Yanks how its done! [:)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ca 1 Posted July 10, 2008 [quote user="AndyJR"]The San Jose Earthquakes have reached an agreement with English striker Darren Huckerby after completing a trade with Toronto FC for his rights, sources with knowledge of the deal told SBI on Thursday. Huckerby will join the Earthquakes when the MLS transfer window opens on July 15th.[/quote] What does the ''''completing a trade with Toronto FC'''' bit mean? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,221 Posted July 10, 2008 [quote user="timncfc"]does anyone know,r the MLS games on t.v over here?[/quote]I think they are.Highlights are usually on Eurosport i think, plus it''s more than easy to find highlights of games on the web! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scot-e-dog 34 Posted July 10, 2008 This is great news. The San Jose shirt is much nicer than the Toronto one.I''ll definitely be getting one with Huckerby on the back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyJR 0 Posted July 10, 2008 [quote user="Scot-e-dog"]This is great news. The San Jose shirt is much nicer than the Toronto one.I''ll definitely be getting one with Huckerby on the back.[/quote]Think we shall be seeing a few of them next season!! I''m getting one and If I were a betting man I might put a few quid on CA buying one. [:)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scot-e-dog 34 Posted July 10, 2008 They''re not exactly cheap.$65 on the official MLS website, and that doesn''t include P&P and lettering. At today''s exchange rate, that''s....er....a lot.My missus has promised to source one, and if anyone can find a bargain on the internet it''s her. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iwan is God 0 Posted July 10, 2008 Anyone got a link to where I can buy a shirt? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ca 1 Posted July 10, 2008 [quote user="Scot-e-dog"]They''re not exactly cheap.$65 on the official MLS website, and that doesn''t include P&P and lettering. At today''s exchange rate, that''s....er....a lot.My missus has promised to source one, and if anyone can find a bargain on the internet it''s her.[/quote] Thats only about £33 plus postage so cheaper than buying a new Norwich shirtAndy - yes I might buy one [:)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shannock Bob 0 Posted July 10, 2008 Wish the great man all the very best out California way. He has certainly made the better choice climate-wise! Spent a little time a little north of San Jose a few years back and it certainly gets warm in the summer months. I am sure he will love it. Cant wait to see him in action in the MLS! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ca 1 Posted July 10, 2008 [quote user="Iwan is God"]Anyone got a link to where I can buy a shirt?[/quote] Try their offical website shop link which I think is this one http://www.mlsgear.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3040356&cp=3056272 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timncfc 0 Posted July 10, 2008 [quote user="AJ"][quote user="timncfc"]does anyone know,r the MLS games on t.v over here?[/quote]I think they are.Highlights are usually on Eurosport i think, plus it''s more than easy to find highlights of games on the web![/quote] thanks aj Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scot-e-dog 34 Posted July 10, 2008 [quote user="cityangel"][quote user="Scot-e-dog"]They''re not exactly cheap.$65 on the official MLS website, and that doesn''t include P&P and lettering. At today''s exchange rate, that''s....er....a lot.My missus has promised to source one, and if anyone can find a bargain on the internet it''s her.[/quote] Thats only about £33 plus postage so cheaper than buying a new Norwich shirtAndy - yes I might buy one [:)][/quote]Good point - we''re strong against the dollar, but weak against the Euro (I got muddled). Nice one - MLS website here I come. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shannock Bob 0 Posted July 10, 2008 [quote user="cityangel"][quote user="AndyJR"] The San Jose Earthquakes have reached an agreement with English striker Darren Huckerby after completing a trade with Toronto FC for his rights, sources with knowledge of the deal told SBI on Thursday. Huckerby will join the Earthquakes when the MLS transfer window opens on July 15th.[/quote] What does the ''''completing a trade with Toronto FC'''' bit mean?[/quote] Angel, It means they had to agree some form of compensation with Toronto because Toronto had filed a ''Discovery Claim'' with the MLS meaning they kind of obtained the first refusal on signing him. I dont really understand the thinking behind this or think it is very fair but there you go! Rules is rules! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ca 1 Posted July 10, 2008 [quote user="Shannock Bob"][quote user="cityangel"][quote user="AndyJR"] The San Jose Earthquakes have reached an agreement with English striker Darren Huckerby after completing a trade with Toronto FC for his rights, sources with knowledge of the deal told SBI on Thursday. Huckerby will join the Earthquakes when the MLS transfer window opens on July 15th.[/quote] What does the ''''completing a trade with Toronto FC'''' bit mean?[/quote] Angel, It means they had to agree some form of compensation with Toronto because Toronto had filed a ''Discovery Claim'' with the MLS meaning they kind of obtained the first refusal on signing him. I dont really understand the thinking behind this or think it is very fair but there you go! Rules is rules![/quote] Thanks Shannock Bob, guess we live close to each other as I''m near the North Norfolk coast too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyJR 0 Posted July 10, 2008 [quote user="cityangel"][quote user="Shannock Bob"][quote user="cityangel"][quote user="AndyJR"] The San Jose Earthquakes have reached an agreement with English striker Darren Huckerby after completing a trade with Toronto FC for his rights, sources with knowledge of the deal told SBI on Thursday. Huckerby will join the Earthquakes when the MLS transfer window opens on July 15th.[/quote] What does the ''''completing a trade with Toronto FC'''' bit mean?[/quote] Angel, It means they had to agree some form of compensation with Toronto because Toronto had filed a ''Discovery Claim'' with the MLS meaning they kind of obtained the first refusal on signing him. I dont really understand the thinking behind this or think it is very fair but there you go! Rules is rules![/quote] Thanks Shannock Bob, guess we live close to each other as I''m near the North Norfolk coast too.[/quote]Holt - One day I would like to live in a cottage in Holt, or Weybourne, and with house prices dropping I might only have to get 5 numbers and the bonus rather than all 6 to buy one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evil Monkey 52 Posted July 10, 2008 [quote user="Shannock Bob"][quote user="cityangel"][quote user="AndyJR"] The San Jose Earthquakes have reached an agreement with English striker Darren Huckerby after completing a trade with Toronto FC for his rights, sources with knowledge of the deal told SBI on Thursday. Huckerby will join the Earthquakes when the MLS transfer window opens on July 15th.[/quote] What does the ''''completing a trade with Toronto FC'''' bit mean?[/quote] Angel, It means they had to agree some form of compensation with Toronto because Toronto had filed a ''Discovery Claim'' with the MLS meaning they kind of obtained the first refusal on signing him. I dont really understand the thinking behind this or think it is very fair but there you go! Rules is rules![/quote]Ah, the Law of Bagsey finally makes its way into football... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robsta 0 Posted July 10, 2008 [quote user="timncfc"]does anyone know,r the MLS games on t.v over here?[/quote]You can sometimes get highlights on Channel 4''s "GOALISSIMO" show, but cant remember if its on on a saturday or sunday morning! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
