matthew Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 Leftback is fine with just Klukowski, at least for 2 friendlies. I think left back is fine period, but given our depth there and the fact that McKenna, Jakovic, Attakora, Cann and now Edgar are all out as CB options, I was thinking our depth at LB could help solidify the middle. Now I think we either have an issue at LB or we play Klukowski at LB and start Richard Hastings. I'm not sure which option I like more. The only positive I can see from the back four is that Stalteri-Hainault-Hastings-Jazic was the back four at the 07 Gold Cup when we played so well. Klukowski's an upgrade; maybe the Hainault-Hastings pairing can hold up. FWIW Nolando that's exactly my starting 11 as well. cheers, matthew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gator Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 I must say that your comments did worry me but after reading rednation's article, I think we can feel ensured that your worries, as well as mine and every CMNT fan, are maybe wrong. "David Edgar has some personal things to deal with and couldn't join us. " I can't say I'm any less concerned about Edgar, as has been pointed out "personal reasons" could be anything! We're a little short at CB for these friendlies but as I mentioned earlier, I think we have depth there overall with or without Mr. Edgar! I think Nana is developing very well, who knows how good this guy can be, it would have been too much for TFC to release 3 key players! I agree with Nolandos' starting 11 for Argentina BTW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 Devos' quote on twitter was, "If you aren't playing club football, you shouldn't be anywhere near you national team. I have no problem with Gerba's omission." Fair enough but shouldn't the same apply to benchwarmers not playing club football matches in months such as Stalteri and Wagenaar? I don't know what Stalteri's training situation has been like (with the first time or another squad within the BM set up) but I'm guessing that Wagenaar had been training regularly with the first team even if he was stuck on the bench. Gerba? I don't know what he's been doing since his TFC release in March but Hart probably does and has decided that he doesn't fit into his plans at this time. I don't see a problem with that, either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 I wouldn't read much into the "Personal Issues". May is a tough month. Many of our European based players plan vacations or time with family. I wouldn't put much stock into any missing for personal reasons. Well, we've had Friend leave the GC for his wedding. But to give up an opportunity to play against Argentina at La Bombonera (is that still the venue?).... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soju Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 Hastings is back eh... Where is Jakovic at yawl? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yomurphy1 Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 Dejan fractured his clavicle in late April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyola Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 I don't know what Stalteri's training situation has been like (with the first time or another squad within the BM set up) but I'm guessing that Wagenaar had been training regularly with the first team even if he was stuck on the bench. Gerba? I don't know what he's been doing since his TFC release in March but Hart probably does and has decided that he doesn't fit into his plans at this time. I don't see a problem with that, either. Me too. Fırst we would go wıth one keeper ınto Venezuela ıf Wagenaar wasn t to be called and I prefer a SPL back up to the other optıons we have remaınıng (Rayner I guess or a youth keeper who has never played a Senıor pro game). Second Stalterı has been traınıng regularly wıth a B1 team so no problem there as well. As for Gerba do we have ınformations about hım not beıng called? Could be trying to sort out hıs club sıtuatıon? As for the roster I m glad to see Onstad comıng to the rescue once agaın and the MLS ers are a nıce surprıse. Wonder what Pacheco looks lıke.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vancouver Fan Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 I'm eager to see if Dunfiled can make an impact. It would be a good story if he can get back on track after injuries set back his promising career. Also, seeing new names such as Pacheco in this case is always exciting. My main concern with the call ups is that we continue to have to rely on guys like Onstad and Hastings because we have very few other options. I'm also scratching my head at Imhoff's inclusion. Did he not retire from the National team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deschamp86 Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 A lot of people say guys like Onstad, Hastings and Imhof should exit and make room for the young guns but really. If they are still playing at a high enough level that Hart would even consider calling them, then I say do it. Its nice to hear about these guys playing with their hearts on their sleeves and coming whenever possible after being jerked around by defectors for so many years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vancouver Fan Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 A lot of people say guys like Onstad, Hastings and Imhof should exit and make room for the young guns but really. If they are still playing at a high enough level that Hart would even consider calling them, then I say do it. Its nice to hear about these guys playing with their hearts on their sleeves and coming whenever possible after being jerked around by defectors for so many years. I agree but when we are trying to prepare for future World Cups (2014) and we have very few friendlies to do so it is a concern that we have little choice but to call on guys that we fealt were past it 2 qualification cycles ago. Anyways, for the record I'm happy to see Imhoff back. Always liked his tenacity and hard work. I'd love to see him in MLS with the Caps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gator Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 Imhoff was greatly missed in our last failed WCQ IMO! Bernier was played in the destroyer role at times and out wide at other times but I think we missed Imhoff since DeGuzman tends to play a more attacking role with our National team! I'd love to see him come back to MLS and I'm interested to see if he fits in with Harts' team! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachesl Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 Well, we've had Friend leave the GC for his wedding. But to give up an opportunity to play against Argentina at La Bombonera (is that still the venue?).... No it is Monumental Stadium, aka River Plate Stadium, aka Nuñez, aka National Stadium, the historical stadium of the 1978 WC final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIS Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 I don't mind Imhof only being there for the "money" game against Argentina as he is a fill-in and probably is doing us a favour, but Simpson and Peters' absence for the Venezuela needs more explanation as they should be figuring to solidify starting spots for a full-squad Canada, at least in my mind. You don't do that by leaving the office early for summer vacation, or whatever it is they are doing. Josh won't be at the second game...as he is getting married. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Bob Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 Well, then, congratulations Josh Simpson! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 Josh won't be at the second game...as he is getting married. Well, congrats to him! Best year of his life personally and professionally, perhaps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moldy9 Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 Devos' quote on twitter was, "If you aren't playing club football, you shouldn't be anywhere near you national team. I have no problem with Gerba's omission." Fair enough but shouldn't the same apply to benchwarmers not playing club football matches in months such as Stalteri and Wagenaar? Yeah but at least benchwarmers get some practice time, what's Ali G doing, snacking on Doritos and Pizza Hut watching the Nutrilite??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moldy9 Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 Wish Radzinski was selected. Here is my XI CANADA vs Argentina ...............................ONSTAD ..KLUKOWSKI STALTERI HASTINGS HAINAULT .................................IHMOF JOHNSON.............................................. SIMPSON ................DE GUZMAN ................................... DE ROSARIO ..............................FRIEND SUBS IN PETERS JACKSON STRAITH or PACHECO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 Wish Radzinski was selected. Here is my XI CANADA vs Argentina ...............................ONSTAD ..KLUKOWSKI STALTERI HASTINGS HAINAULT .................................IHMOF SIMPSON.............................................. JOHNSON ................DE GUZMAN ................................... DE ROSARIO ..............................FRIEND SUBS IN PETERS JACKSON STRAITH or PACHECO I think you have left and right flipped. But Stalteri at Centre back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moldy9 Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 i gotta go with some experience... hopefully Stalteri can be solid for a game like this one... hainault eeee i dont receall the game but he was making some aweful plays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted May 16, 2010 Author Share Posted May 16, 2010 I'd like to see us go with: ------------------Onstad----------------- Stalteri------Straith---Hainault------Kluks ------------DeGuzman---Imhof------------ Johnson------------Dero----------Simpson -------------------Friend----------------- But i can say with about 90% certainty Hastings will be one of the CB's... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deschamp86 Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 i gotta go with some experience... hopefully Stalteri can be solid for a game like this one... hainault eeee i dont receall the game but he was making some aweful plays Possibly the 2007 Gold Cup. He did not play great that tournament, had a bunch of mixups with Onstad, but they've been playing together at club level since then so the communication should be better lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazha Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 I'm going with jpg75's back line of Stalteri --- Straith -- Hainault --- Kluks. Did we not retire Radz a few moons ago?? With these boys at our back, I'll say, "BRING ON MESSI !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Bob Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 Stalteri, Straith, and Hainault all have some guts, too. Those Argie boys aren't so quick when they're lying on the ground! (Hey, how'd that game with Japan where Watson said that turn out again? I forget.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ed Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 Josh won't be at the second game...as he is getting married. Congratulations to Josh and his future bride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ed Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 Me too. Fırst we would go wıth one keeper ınto Venezuela ıf Wagenaar wasn t to be called and I prefer a SPL back up to the other optıons we have remaınıng (Rayner I guess or a youth keeper who has never played a Senıor pro game). Second Stalterı has been traınıng regularly wıth a B1 team so no problem there as well. As for Gerba do we have ınformations about hım not beıng called? Could be trying to sort out hıs club sıtuatıon? As for the roster I m glad to see Onstad comıng to the rescue once agaın and the MLS ers are a nıce surprıse. Wonder what Pacheco looks lıke.... I'm under the impression he has not been training with the first side but that might be my poor translation of a news article. In any regard, Straith is ready to go in my eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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