Keano Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Given our recent National Team woes at CB, where do you think Nevio is on the depth-chart at that position? He's 11 times capped, is 31, is 6'2", has acquitted himself well in the 0-0 draw against USA in 2006, and has consistently been the rock around which the Impact's excellent defense is built. He was instrumental in the 1-1 draw at TFC earlier this year. He seems to me to be more mobile than McKenna and can get in the box on set plays. Given the recent proof that USL and MLS are not that far apart in quality, and the quality opposition the Impact will be facing in the near future during the CL, does he not warrant a look? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ed Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 We've been to that well before. No thanks. How the f*k can you say he is more mobile than McKenna? Go with the U23 central d's for backup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSamurai Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 If he does well in the Champions League, might be worth a consideration... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keano Posted September 17, 2008 Author Share Posted September 17, 2008 quote:Originally posted by Ed We've been to that well before. No thanks. How the f*k can you say he is more mobile than McKenna? Go with the U23 central d's for backup. Kevin? Is that you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ed Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 No, it is not Kevin. It is Ed. Ed, who watched Canada vs Guatemala last year at Swangard. Ed, who watched Koeln vs Bayern on the weekend. Apples and oranges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keano Posted September 17, 2008 Author Share Posted September 17, 2008 quote:Originally posted by Ed No, it is not Kevin. It is Ed. Ed, who watched Canada vs Guatemala last year at Swangard. Ed, who watched Koeln vs Bayern on the weekend. Apples and oranges. Ha ha. I've found he looks slow is all. Nevio gets around well for the Impact. The levels of play sure are apples and oranges though. Anyhow my question is how far down the chart do you think he is? I'd like to see Edgar, but for some reason Mitchell is allergic to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Hombre Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 I have him as 11th on my depth chart: Kevin McKenna Adrian Serioux Richard Hastings Andre Hainault David Edgar Atiba Hutchinson Nana Attakora-Gyan Adrian Cann Andres Arango Gabriel Gervais Nevio Pizzolitto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deschamp86 Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 I've got him about 9th in depth Kevin McKenna David Edgar Richard Hastings Adrian Serioux Andre Hainault Justin Thompson Adrian Cann Marco Reda Nevio Pizzolitto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Pizzoliti has played for the national team before and was way out of his depth even though he was one of the Impact's best players at the time also. There is a huge gap between USL level of play and international. In fact, there is a huge gap between MLS level of play and international which is in my opinion why many of our MLS players disappoint for the national team including those who are far better individual players than anyone on the Impact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Impact Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 quote:Originally posted by El Hombre I have him as 11th on my depth chart: Kevin McKenna Adrian Serioux Richard Hastings Andre Hainault David Edgar Atiba Hutchinson Nana Attakora-Gyan Adrian Cann Andres Arango Gabriel Gervais Nevio Pizzolitto Andres Arango ??? we are talking about the MNT here ...right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 I wouldn't even bother putting half those names on the depth chart. Adrian Serioux Kevin McKenna David Edgar Dan Jakovic Richard Hastings Andre Hainault And if we need someone to cover at CB, then use Klukowski or Imhof (or whoever - even Brennan) out of position. Anyone else is too big a drop in quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ed Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 ^ BINGO!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 quote:Originally posted by Grizzly Pizzoliti has played for the national team before and was way out of his depth even though he was one of the Impact's best players at the time also. There is a huge gap between USL level of play and international. In fact, there is a huge gap between MLS level of play and international which is in my opinion why many of our MLS players disappoint for the national team including those who are far better individual players than anyone on the Impact. My sentiments as well, especially regarding the first two sentences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthew Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 I'm not sure where the idea that Kevin McKenna is the slowest player in the history of the world came from. He played rightback for Koln right on the weekend right? It reminded me of when he played wingback in the 0-0 draw with Brazil at the Confed Cup. It was unorthodox, but for a big man he did all right out there and actually was heavily involved. I don't think his pace — or lack of it — is a problem. I like Pizzolitto, but his time has past. We have better, younger options (Edgar, Jakovic and Hainault). cheers, matthew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 a hilarious thread guys...thanks...its almost as good as the bring back martin nash thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Hombre Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 quote:Originally posted by Mr.Impact Andres Arango ??? we are talking about the MNT here ...right? Yup. Go back and watch the Canada-Guatemala game at Swangard in 2004. Nothing will change my mind about Pizzolito jpg75 has it right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ed Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 And then he goes and plays probably the best game I've seen him play last night against Joe Public! Goodness! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Impact Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 quote:Originally posted by El Hombre Yup. Go back and watch the Canada-Guatemala game at Swangard in 2004. Nothing will change my mind about Pizzolito jpg75 has it right. Both Pizzolitto and Arango should give their place to younger players playing in better leagues. Ive seen Arango all of last year 2007, there is a reason why he was released. I woulkd take Nevio over Arango any day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keano Posted September 18, 2008 Author Share Posted September 18, 2008 I changed the title to something a little more....... pertinent? [:I] I may be suffering from a wee case of the dreaded homeris over-ratis, I admit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Hombre Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 quote:Originally posted by Mr.Impact Both Pizzolitto and Arango should give their place to younger players playing in better leagues. Ive seen Arango all of last year 2007, there is a reason why he was released. I woulkd take Nevio over Arango any day. Seeing as how they are fighting it out for spots 9 thru 11 on my depth chart (and I didn't even include guys like Jakovic) I don't think it matters too much. Long story short: there are plenty of guys ahead of Pizzolitto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 quote:Originally posted by Keano I may be suffering from a wee case of the dreaded homeris over-ratis, I admit. Sounds like something from the Simpsons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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