David C. Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 Well, since the Lynx seem to be setting new records for forum postings this offseason, I figured that I would attempt to track where their roster is headed. Comments are certainly welcome. I probably have some positions out of whack and don't know which returnies are actually signed. Goalkeeper: Goddard, Hancock Left-Back: Blois, Hughes Stopper: Mattacchione, Steele Sweeper: Arango Right-Back: Mayard, Serioux Left Wing: O'Neil, (Westmaas?) Def. Mid.: Faria, (Pusek?) Off. Mid.: Prostran, DiPlacido Right Wing: ...? Striker: J.B. Nusum Targ. Fwd.: Gerba(Ngon) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Keay Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 Serioux is a naturally right sided player, but I wouldnt be shocked to see him play in the centre this year. Similarly, Hughes I believe can play in the centre along with on the left side. Thats all of the defenders at the club though. Pusek isn't under contract yet so having him in there might be jumping the gun, but in addition, the Lynx have Jonathan Westmaas under contract from last season as well. As far as keepers, Kryger is the only one we currently have under contract. Aside from that, all else is unknown, but Goddard seems to be on the Lynx wish list . The way I see it, the Lynx are still five or six players short of a full roster. A keeper, a defender, a couple midfielders and a couple strikers could all be useful. If they sign Goddard, there's still a single foreign spot remaining, and my hunch says it goes to a right sided midfielder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David C. Posted March 19, 2004 Author Share Posted March 19, 2004 re: Serioux Is he really a right-sided player? I always thought he was left-sided. Thanks Ryan. He did play in central defense (with Veenhof) last year but I thought he was horrible there. Seems better suited on the wing to me. Is it just me, or is Adrian not really progressing since his impressive first few seasons with the club? I revised the roster per Ryan's comments above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gian-Luca Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 I can't really see Di Placido as a wing player, he really belongs in the middle. Mind you, if you went 3-5-2 there could be room for two offensive minded central midfielders with Faria as the d-mid. Mayard is only able to kick with one of his two feet, I can't remember which one it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Keay Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 quote:Originally posted by Gian-Luca I can't really see Di Placido as a wing player, he really belongs in the middle. Mind you, if you went 3-5-2 there could be room for two offensive minded central midfielders with Faria as the d-mid. Mayard is only able to kick with one of his two feet, I can't remember which one it is. Playing on the field we do, 3-5-2 isn't really an option.. in fact it could be the main reason the Lynx have been so poor recently . Thats one of the main reasons we did so well at York. Wide field worked to our advantage in that formation. As for Mayard, he's very right footed. As to Serioux, I agree with you with Serioux being a wide player. I think that can account for his stagnation, because w/ the Lynx 3-5-2, Serioux was always forced to play more of a central role, while the wide role was taken by Aristodemo. Since Robbie was a lock, Serioux hasn't been able to get forward much from the back, which is one of his best assets. I think you'll see a return to form from Adrian if he's given his natural role on the outside of a four man backline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big fan Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 I also agree that Adrian is best suited as a wide sided marking back. In the games that he played in the middle he struggled a little. He may be able to play in a 4-4-2 beside Joe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJT Posted March 20, 2004 Share Posted March 20, 2004 What happened to Blicharski? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJT Posted March 20, 2004 Share Posted March 20, 2004 What happened to Blicharski? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big fan Posted March 20, 2004 Share Posted March 20, 2004 There has been no sign of Blicharski. I'm not sure if he went his own way or the Lynx didn't pick up his option. He is a decent young kid but wouldn't help the Lynx this season. The Lynx are in need of a wide player and another striker. I haven't seen Westmas or heard any news of him returning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big fan Posted March 20, 2004 Share Posted March 20, 2004 There has been no sign of Blicharski. I'm not sure if he went his own way or the Lynx didn't pick up his option. He is a decent young kid but wouldn't help the Lynx this season. The Lynx are in need of a wide player and another striker. I haven't seen Westmas or heard any news of him returning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Keay Posted March 20, 2004 Share Posted March 20, 2004 quote:Originally posted by big fan I haven't seen Westmas or heard any news of him returning. Interesting.. kinda disappointing if he doesn't return. I am absolutely sure that he was on contract for this season, but there could have been a parting of ways there too. That would leave a roster spot for a Mr. Bartolomeu available tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Keay Posted March 20, 2004 Share Posted March 20, 2004 quote:Originally posted by big fan I haven't seen Westmas or heard any news of him returning. Interesting.. kinda disappointing if he doesn't return. I am absolutely sure that he was on contract for this season, but there could have been a parting of ways there too. That would leave a roster spot for a Mr. Bartolomeu available tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big fan Posted March 20, 2004 Share Posted March 20, 2004 quote:Originally posted by Ryan Keay That would leave a roster spot for a Mr. Bartolomeu available tho Is Edgar a canadian citizen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downtownboy Posted March 20, 2004 Share Posted March 20, 2004 you might want to check the players who signed last year but are really on option years currently[ Kryger for example].....another strong rumor has it that Goddard has not been offered a contract ...also I was told that Rowland was in for training session during MISL break and looked very very good....rumor has it as well that he has been contact by several ALeague teams.....his indoor team should go a ways in the playoffs which will delay his return although there will be several players that will also be affected Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Posted March 20, 2004 Share Posted March 20, 2004 I do not think it is quite official that Edgar is a Canadian citizen just yet, although it is very close. Was it not visa problems that held him up from playing with Canada vs. Barbados? Not sure about this, just going bu past posts and CSA news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big fan Posted March 20, 2004 Share Posted March 20, 2004 quote:Originally posted by David C. Goalkeeper: (Goddard?), Kryger, (Rowland?) Left-Back: Blois, Hughes Stopper: Mattacchione Sweeper: Arango Right-Back: Mayard, Serioux Left Wing: O'Neil, Westmaas Def. Mid.: Faria, (Pusek?) Off. Mid.: Prostran, DiPlacido Right Wing: ...? (memories of Robbie) Striker: J.B. Nusum Targ. Fwd.: Gerba(Ngon) Pusek hasn't joined the team as of yet, I beleive he is nursing an injury that occured in his trial in the MLS. Westmaas is also another player that I haven't heard much from, not sure if he's coming back. As for the goalkeepers, I don't think Kryger is one of their options. I think Goddard is the man. The back four look solid with Joe, Blois, Mayard, Adrian, with Tyler(can play left mid-field) and Arrango as subs. Midfield, you have O'neil, Faria, Dave, Igor, and still waiting for another outside player. Up top you have Ali and Nusum. Still need another forward. The team is slowly coming together but the season is coming quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanKeay Posted March 20, 2004 Share Posted March 20, 2004 I think we should put Adrian in the midfield... play him on the wing. He attacks very strong and will be effective there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big fan Posted March 21, 2004 Share Posted March 21, 2004 quote:Originally posted by SeanKeay I think we should put Adrian in the midfield... play him on the wing. He attacks very strong and will be effective there. That is a possililty, especially with all the defenders we already have. Do you think he has the ability to beat players and cross the ball? That was one weakness he had in the few games he played there a couple of seasons ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big fan Posted March 21, 2004 Share Posted March 21, 2004 That is a possibility Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanKeay Posted March 21, 2004 Share Posted March 21, 2004 He can beat players down the wing thats forsure, and crossing the ball.. im not sure but hell could anyone cross the ball well the last few years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David C. Posted March 22, 2004 Author Share Posted March 22, 2004 I'd be worried about moving Adrian into midfield. He doesn't appear (to me anyway) to have the ball control and passing skills required to help out, up front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big fan Posted March 23, 2004 Share Posted March 23, 2004 I think tomorrow is the first official day of pre-season, it would be nice to see who shows up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David C. Posted March 23, 2004 Author Share Posted March 23, 2004 Line-up above have been updated, to reflect latest goalkeeper signings (see "Lynx ink two backstops" thread posted by Sean Keay). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David C. Posted March 23, 2004 Author Share Posted March 23, 2004 Line-up above have been updated, to reflect latest goalkeeper signings (see "Lynx ink two backstops" thread posted by Sean Keay). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David C. Posted March 25, 2004 Author Share Posted March 25, 2004 Line-up above has been revised to add central defender Aaron Steele. See "Lynx Sign Two" thread, posted by WildboutCdnScr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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