tdob Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Sorry, not sure if this is the correct section to post this. My team back in Wales Cardiff City have just signed Martin John and from the little information I can muster up he seems to be from Ottawa (could be wrong, but the profile at UB says Lisgar CI in Ontario) and went to University in Buffalo. http://www.ubathletics.buffalo.edu/menssoccer/news/msc09-28-2008-duquesne.shtml That article is from 2 years ago though. Cardiffs main site doesnt have a lot of information right now but it looks as though he will be playing shortly in the Carling Cup today. Its strange for Cardiff to sign trialists, so he must have impressed, but not sure what sort of player we are looking at here. Dave Jones might just of wanted warm bodies to increase squad numbers as we are thin everywhere, especially at LB. As things stand right now the the kid (how old is he?) will be playing a bit. Does anyone know what this kid has been doing in the meantime? It looks to be the same player from the Cardiff homepage that is on the University of Buffalo page. http://www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10335~2119019,00.html Anyhow, just assumed somebody on here must know something, 2 Canucks on the Bluebirds now! EDIT: Sorry, just saw his name mentioned in the Abroad thread, should of probably posted there. Feel free to delete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grigorio Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 From what I know, he used to play with the Ottawa Fury then moved on to U of Buffalo as mentioned. I'm not all too sure where he has played since then, but I know he has trained with Argentinos Juniors (Argentinean champions) as well as Wellington United. Comes from a Colombian, and Ghanaian background. His younger brother is my friend who played Canadian University soccer with McGill. They're both defenders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 How did he look in the Carling Cup match? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grigorio Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 How did he look in the Carling Cup match? This is all I've come across so far... "John remains an unknown quantity having played at college level in America for the University of Buffalo, New York and having a spell in club football in Argentina. But he cut a tall, elegant figure on the pitch here, even if he had his work cut out having to deal with the speedy Gregg Pearson." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_John_%28footballer%29 In 2008 he played with fellow Canadian senior Dominic Oppong at University at Buffalo, (along with a guy named Jon Martin, which must have made things pretty confusing) He's around 6'0, is a left-footed D/M, and it looks as if his mother is South American (probably Colombian). “Martin John is perhaps the best soccer player on a talented team. He provides the offensive spark that is often needed during matches. He is an excellent dribbler and passer and has great composure around the goal area. His pace makes teams often guess wrong as he is capable of speeding past defenders with ease. Martin is blessed with a great left foot and his shots can find the net. " - John Astudillo, University at Buffalo, 2008 http://www.ubathletics.buffalo.edu/menssoccer/mediaguide/2008msoc-MG-web.pdf Post-match opinions here: http://www.ccmb.co.uk/fudforum/index.php?t=msg&th=228405&start=0&rid=0&S=b78e5a930743dc42a4d881535b575c41 (mixed verdict - many pointing out he was unfit (and later injured), some thought he was terrible ("I was expecting a player that could make a 10 yard pass to a player on the same team as him", others found serviceable over the short-term) A Cardiff fan saw him interviewed after the match, "He says he is a LB and he was born in London, England and moved to Canada when he was 5. Lived in Canada and ended up going to University in Buffalo, after that played with Argentinos Juniors then came here. Apparently we saw him playing the Arsenal reserves." Is Hart using white-out again on his call-up roster, especially with Kluka potentially changing clubs,perhaps unavailable, and De jong recovering from injury? Although I get the sense that this was more of an emergency replacement situation, a Titus if you will, I wouldn't mind seeing a guy like this tried out over a Jazic or Hastings, for instance, presuming he wants to play for Canada. I think I read somewhere that Whitecaps had him on trial at some point. Anybody remember that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyr Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Here are my previous postings about Martin John if you are interested... http://www.cansoc.org/showthread.php?40436-The-New-Mother-Of-All-Canadians-Abroad&p=363106#post363106 and http://www.cansoc.org/showthread.php?32926-Mother-of-All-Canadians-Abroad-February-2010&p=362702#post362702 By the way the club he was first on trial with in England is "Welling United" not Wellington. He has now been officially signed http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/cardiff_city/8906629.stm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_John_%28footballer%29 In 2008 he played with fellow Canadian senior Dominic Oppong at University at Buffalo, (along with a guy named Jon Martin, which must have made things pretty confusing) He's around 6'0, is a left-footed D/M, and it looks as if his mother is South American (probably Colombian). “Martin John is perhaps the best soccer player on a talented team. He provides the offensive spark that is often needed during matches. He is an excellent dribbler and passer and has great composure around the goal area. His pace makes teams often guess wrong as he is capable of speeding past defenders with ease. Martin is blessed with a great left foot and his shots can find the net. " - John Astudillo, University at Buffalo, 2008 http://www.ubathletics.buffalo.edu/menssoccer/mediaguide/2008msoc-MG-web.pdf Post-match opinions here: http://www.ccmb.co.uk/fudforum/index.php?t=msg&th=228405&start=0&rid=0&S=b78e5a930743dc42a4d881535b575c41 (mixed verdict - many pointing out he was unfit (and later injured), some thought he was terrible ("I was expecting a player that could make a 10 yard pass to a player on the same team as him", others found serviceable over the short-term) A Cardiff fan saw him interviewed after the match, "He says he is a LB and he was born in London, England and moved to Canada when he was 5. Lived in Canada and ended up going to University in Buffalo, after that played with Argentinos Juniors then came here. Apparently we saw him playing the Arsenal reserves." Is Hart using white-out again on his call-up roster, especially with Kluka potentially changing clubs,perhaps unavailable, and De jong recovering from injury? Although I get the sense that this was more of an emergency replacement situation, a Titus if you will, I wouldn't mind seeing a guy like this tried out over a Jazic or Hastings, for instance, presuming he wants to play for Canada. I think I read somewhere that Whitecaps had him on trial at some point. Anybody remember that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdob Posted August 12, 2010 Author Share Posted August 12, 2010 How did he look in the Carling Cup match? The general consensus is that he had a strong opening 30 minutes and wasnt afraid to take players on. However he looked a bit nervous at times which is understandable. He had cramp in the 2nd half but we had to use all of our subs so he was basically playing on one leg the rest of the match + 30 minutes of extra time. Some fans are writing him off but the more level headed ones are saying with some more fitness behind him he could be a good squad player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyola Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 The general consensus is that he had a strong opening 30 minutes and wasnt afraid to take players on. However he looked a bit nervous at times which is understandable. He had cramp in the 2nd half but we had to use all of our subs so he was basically playing on one leg the rest of the match + 30 minutes of extra time. Some fans are writing him off but the more level headed ones are saying with some more fitness behind him he could be a good squad player. Thanks for the report! BTW, do you know about Canadian keeper Jordan Santiago who's at Cardiff right now? Can you tell us some info about him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grigorio Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 A great write-up about Martin with plenty of quotes after his first match. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/cardiffonline/cardiff-football/2010/08/13/i-m-so-glad-to-be-following-robbie-to-city-says-john-91466-27053392/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 A great write-up about Martin with plenty of quotes after his first match. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/cardiffonline/cardiff-football/2010/08/13/i-m-so-glad-to-be-following-robbie-to-city-says-john-91466-27053392/ and from the same site: Martin John: The English-born full-back, 22, has been training with Cardiff for a few weeks. The former American College player has his first professional contract. Raw, but he’s impressed in training and did well against Albion. 7 (out of ten) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzAndSting Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 Sorry, not sure if this is the correct section to post this. My team back in Wales Cardiff City have just signed Martin John and from the little information I can muster up he seems to be from Ottawa (could be wrong, but the profile at UB says Lisgar CI in Ontario) and went to University in Buffalo. http://www.ubathletics.buffalo.edu/menssoccer/news/msc09-28-2008-duquesne.shtml That article is from 2 years ago though. Cardiffs main site doesnt have a lot of information right now but it looks as though he will be playing shortly in the Carling Cup today. Its strange for Cardiff to sign trialists, so he must have impressed, but not sure what sort of player we are looking at here. Dave Jones might just of wanted warm bodies to increase squad numbers as we are thin everywhere, especially at LB. As things stand right now the the kid (how old is he?) will be playing a bit. Does anyone know what this kid has been doing in the meantime? It looks to be the same player from the Cardiff homepage that is on the University of Buffalo page. http://www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10335~2119019,00.html Anyhow, just assumed somebody on here must know something, 2 Canucks on the Bluebirds now! EDIT: Sorry, just saw his name mentioned in the Abroad thread, should of probably posted there. Feel free to delete. Lisgar CI is a High School in Ottawa. Also the school of current Stanley Cup Champion and former Blackhawk Ben Eagar for you hockey fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grigorio Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Some more great articles http://www.walesonline.co.uk/footballnation/cardiff-city-fc/2010/08/13/mystery-man-john-out-to-be-the-one-91466-27053162/ http://www.ottawacitizen.com/sports/Fury+gets+kicks+Cardiff/3392903/story.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyr Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 This guy is in for a very fun year, especially now that Cardiff have signed Bellamy. They now have to be favourites for automatic promotion. If he makes the most of this situation he could be in the Premier League next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarnado1555362291 Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Cardiff boss looking to send Martin John on another loan : "Jones would also look at moving players like Gavin Rae, Martin John, Jonathan Meades and possibly more out on loan, while Miguel Comminges, currently playing on loan at Carlisle, will leave the club when his six-month Cardiff contract ends next month." Read More http://www.walesonline.co.uk/footballnation/cardiff-city-fc/2010/12/10/bluebirds-boss-able-to-do-a-deal-91466-27800024/#ixzz18I6FMQXD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razcle Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Thanks for the update. Still relatively unknown around here. But I did fire him off a Christmas card from the V's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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