Report: Portland Timbers to Bring in Cillian Sheridan on Loan

by Geoff Gibson on Jun 24, 2011 3:02 PM PDT

According to Bulgarian sports site Blitz.bg, CSKA Sofia will loan out 22 year old Irish striker Cillian Sheridan to the Portland Timbers during th summer transfer window. They claim it is with 99% certainty...

Of course, we'll still wait until the official word from the Portland Timbers to make any official announcement, but it is quite well known at this point that the Irish international has been trialing with the Portland Timbers for the last few days. Prior to that he was with the Seattle Sounders where he scored against Vancouver in a reserve match. Sheridan also played in a reserve match for the Portland Timbers against the San Jose Earthquakes on Tuesday, but according to Michael Orr of Mao's Football, he did not really impress.

Still a single game can hardly be used to measure a player in his entirety. It could be, were this deal to actually go through, that the Timbers FO saw something not seen in the reserve match.

This all seems a little odd though. At present the Timbers have six forwards already in Kenny Cooper, Jorge Perlaza, Eddie Johnson, Brian Umony (on loan), Bright Dike and Spencer Thompson. Ryan Pore has also been playing forward as well in recent games. As it stands, the position seems a little crowded, granted the depth could probably use some work. I just don't see how we could squeeze him in.

[Blitz.bg - translation required]

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Let Ryan Pore be a midfielder again and drop one of Thompson, Umony, or Johnson.

I agree we need more help elsewhere, especially on the backline, though.

by vitaminx on Jun 24, 2011 3:55 PM PDT reply actions

we could be looking to trade

One of our current strikers for someone in a denfensive position

Don't pee on that

by ShiverMeTimbers on Jun 24, 2011 5:40 PM PDT reply actions

That's the only way it would make sense

Then again, nobody on this team is untouchable. The low number of goals from forwards, the lack of scoring punch from subs, and the run-of-play drought means they should be looking for additional help up top. But I do think backline depth and an attacking mid are bigger priorities.

by yepyou'reright on Jun 25, 2011 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions

I liked what I saw of Sheridan when he played vs Vancouver

I was hoping the Sounders would pick him up, actually, though it seems like they passed (and apparently dropped their discovery claim if he ended up in Portland). He’s decent in the air, has a good touch and technical ability, and he’s only 22 so he has plenty of time to get better. I believe reports were that CSKA Sofia was having financial difficulties, so I wonder if the Timbers could get him for a good price if they decide they want him more permanently.

by Nevtelen on Jun 24, 2011 5:58 PM PDT reply actions

The subs up front have not been impressive

I’m all for giving a shot to someone else to come in for Cooper or Perlaza around the 75th, or earlier if Cooper throws a tantrum. Maybe a spot start here or there.

A legitimate third option up front will be good for this team. We don’t have that right now.

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by almost awesome on Jun 24, 2011 6:16 PM PDT reply actions

That is, of course, if Sheridan can be a third option or a better sub

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by almost awesome on Jun 24, 2011 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions

The forward line is crowded,

But until Dike comes back I don’t trust anybody up there. Although I’d like to see Umony get some run, especially as a back up to Perlaza.

Mike Rice: "Camby nearly rejected that with his Armpit!"

Mike Barrett: "Now that would be a fragrant foul."

by TheNoPoFuzz on Jun 25, 2011 2:16 PM PDT reply actions

Sheri

Kilian Sheridan failed to do any goals for CSKA and he has very bad reputation in Bulgaria. The opinion of his CSKA coach is that he is very lazy and likes drinks very much. We have incidents of him going very drunk to training or not going at all. Now the club is trying very hard to sell him because he was a big disaster for us. It would be good if Portland Timbers buy him because we really don’t want him with CSKA.

by SamoCSKA on Jun 28, 2011 11:46 AM PDT reply actions