FC_Hali Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Anyone know what is up with David? I was shocked he did not play last night. injured? Our back four was giving me an ulcer all game the way they were throwing it around. Please get him in for the next match... Thought I heard Luke Wileman say he hadn't been playing club football recently due to a hamstring injury, but is still available for selection. Straith did well enough, barring a few scary moments with his distribution. Going forward, we'll need a healthy Jakovic-Edgar partnership at Honduras and the games vs Mexico. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masster Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Nice Edgar newspaper article:http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheff-utd/sheff-utd-news/sheffield-united-travelling-man-edgar-has-a-world-of-experience-1-7644840 Sheffield United: Travelling man Edgar has a world of experience He has travelled to matches under armed escort and represented Canada in some of the most dangerous countries on Earth. So it was hardly surprising, when one unenlightened reporter asked whether the prospect of facing Manchester United next month was intimidating that David Edgar looked distinctly unimpressed. “There have been a few bags filled with not very nice stuff, shall I say, flying about when we’ve gone to El Salvador,” he said. “And there were laser-pointers being shone in your face. But you just have to deal with it and get on with it. No excuses. Do your job.” Forget clichéd talk about Fortress Old Trafford or the menacing qualities of the Stretford End. Edgar, the Sheffield United centre-half, has tasted true hostility on international duty with Benito Flores’ squad. Membership of the CONCACAF region guarantees regular fixtures against the likes of Mexico or Honduras where Arnold Peralta, the former Glasgow Rangers and Los Catrachos player, was shot dead earlier this month. Edgar described his recent visit to San Salvador, where a war between the Mara Salvatrucha and 18th Street gangs claimed around 700 lives in June alone, at the Steelphalt Academy last week. “Landing in El Salvador, we had to hire our own security because we couldn’t trust the provider given to us,” he said. “There were 10 guards around us when we got off the plane and a ceasefire organised by the government had collapsed. “There have been some really difficult trips and everybody saw what happened to the Honduran player. That’s where we are going to play them pretty soon. It’s just so sad when things come to that. But, when we go into these situations, we just have to roll up our sleeves and be counted.” “In my first cycle with Canada, it was like ‘wWoah, what’s going on here?’ But you noticed a lot of the older guys had seen it all before,” Edgar added. “You really do just have to block it all out. Nobody is going to harm you, hopefully, so just try and focus on your job. “The Central American and South American countries will do whatever it takes to win, they’ll grab any advantage they can get. “They come to us and we roll out the red carpet for them but, hey, there you go.” First though, before contemplating visits to Tegucigalpa or an FA Cup tie at Old Trafford, Edgar must focus on this afternoon’s Yorkshire derby against Bradford City. The meeting, between League One’s eighth and ninth-ranked teams, threatens to be a brutal, uncompromising contest. Phil Parkinson’s side rarely take a backwards step while United, managed by Nigel Adkins, have won their previous three outings after adopting a more physical approach. “Sometimes, you’ve just got to roll up your sleeves and say you are in a fight,” Edgar said. “People can get a bit sniffy about things like that but, personally, I don’t see the problem. “What’s wrong with everybody putting in a shift? We’ve got flair players who can jink past people but everything comes from a solid structure. “If you go against the best teams,and press them in ones and twos, then they’ll pick you off. We don’t want that happening. We want to be nasty, we want tackles and we want to see people getting in the opposition’s faces. “With Canada, we are nearly always the underdog so we have to do that. It might always not be the case here but the same principles apply.” Adkins’ decision to revise United’s tactical template - he arrived at Bramall Lane in June promising open, attacking play - has also coincided with a run of three consecutive clean sheets. Edgar, on loan from Birmingham City, also attributes those improved defensive displays to a settled selection policy following the return of John Brayford and Jay McEveley from injury. “Clean sheets, for us lads at the back, are like goals, Edgar continued. “As a defender, you love consistency and, when we had that, the performances were there. “But the manager hasn’t always been able to pick a consistent defence because of injuries. Hopefully that’s all going to change. Every manager in the country will tell you that consistency is important. “By being out there together on a regular basis, you get partnerships going. You get better communication and that’s vital all across the pitch.” United, who will climb above City in the table if their record their 10th home victory of the campaign, drew 2-2 at Valley Parade earlier this term. Edgar, now recovered from a troublesome hamstring complaint, is again expected to partner Neill Collins at their heart of their rearguard while McEveley and midfielder Chris Basham are set to take part despite receiving treatment for knocks sustained during the win over Scunthorpe. Full-back Bob Harris could be available following a foot problem, Edgar added: “I’ve never had an injury, really, in my career before, The gaffer here knew I was pretty resilient like that so to be out was so frustrating. But I learnt a lot about how to take even better care of myself, about how prehab and preparation is so important. The medical department have been brilliant and I feel fitter and stronger than ever.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDub Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 4 hours ago, masster said: “The Central American and South American countries will do whatever it takes to win, they’ll grab any advantage they can get. “They come to us and we roll out the red carpet for them but, hey, there you go.” Finally someone on the team says this. Good for Edgar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king1010 Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 4 hours ago, JDub said: Finally someone on the team says this. Good for Edgar Amanfromvancouver would condemn edgar calling him not a true canadian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shermanator Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 54 minutes ago, king1010 said: Amanfromvancouver would condemn edgar calling him not a true canadian. Now why would we want to drag that poster into the conversation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king1010 Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 3 hours ago, shermanator said: Now why would we want to drag that poster into the conversation? Good point. Silly of me. My apologies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kohanz Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 The article also forgets to mention that Edgar wasn't intimidated as a teenager against Man U (albeit at home) when he notched an equalizer for Newcastle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masster Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 For those that still subscribe to Sportsnet World, you should be able to watch Edgar play as Sheffield United take on Manchester United in the FA Cup. 9:30am PST Saturday morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1zzurri Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 ha good on him Like this tidbit: “You really do just have to block it all out. Nobody is going to harm you, hopefully, so just try and focus on your job" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperCanuck Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 On 7 January, 2016 at 10:55 AM, masster said: For those that still subscribe to Sportsnet World, you should be able to watch Edgar play as Sheffield United take on Manchester United in the FA Cup. 9:30am PST Saturday morning. Edgar looked really solid in this match. Pity the Blades conceded a penalty in Fergie time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shermanator Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 I watched the cup tie at a pub, and didn't really notice Edgar. Which, for a central defender, is a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersonic78 Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 So what is going on with Edgar not playing? he didn't play much (at all?) back in November either. This is ridiculous. Not only can he defend properly, he can strike the ball too (remember his goal against Jamaica in the friendly at BMO where he volleyed it from outside the box into the back of the net!). Our back four was ripped open tonight - giveaways, missed markings, disorganization. pathetic display. No excuse for not having David in there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king1010 Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 He was injured im november but he should have started over straith tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince193 Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Our back four hasn't played club minutes at all in 2016. 3 of the four are also second divison players. Edgar, despite being in League One would have at least added some experience and quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floortom Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Edgar has been healthy for months now and playing full 90 minutes for Sheffield. I think Floro went with Jako and Straith given their success in the first two games. I would have Edgar over Straith and maybe even Henry over Jakovic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 1 minute ago, Floortom said: Edgar has been healthy for months now and playing full 90 minutes for Sheffield. I think Floro went with Jako and Straith given their success in the first two games. I would have Edgar over Straith and maybe even Henry over Jakovic. Another amazing decision by floro... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersonic78 Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Our CBs tonight were atrocious. There is no excuse. While Floro may be a great recruiter his personnel decisions are bordering on idiotic. Let's see what happens in Mexico....not gonna hold my breath. #FloroGonnaFloro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 I have no idea why Floro started straith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvroArrow Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Does anyone know why Edgar seems to be on the outs with Floro? I can't see why he didn't see the field in either game against Mexico. Does Floro see him as a defensive mid and rates him behind DeGuzman and Piette, and not as a CB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king1010 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 IMO Floro's ego gets in the way of his selections. No reason to omit guys like Teibert, then Osorio, Cavallini, Edgar, even to a lesser degree Occean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince193 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 I imagine the usual media boys will not question the personnel decisions by Floro and simply blame everything wrong on the youth system here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Hombre Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 37 minutes ago, king1010 said: IMO Floro's ego gets in the way of his selections. No reason to omit guys like Teibert, then Osorio, Cavallini, Edgar, even to a lesser degree Occean. I definitely agree when it comes to Edgar. That is baffling. I'm not saying that we would've won, but it's still baffling. The rest I could take or leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 I just don't get his exclusion, either. Maybe he voiced his unhappiness with Floro's deep defending strategy on free kicks and got on the blackball list? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegan Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Or maybe Floro thought that he wanted to put out a backline that would be fresh/ignorant to the pressure in Mexico? Just saying.. none of Henry, Jakovic, James or De Jong played in our 8-1 loss in Honduras. The backline didn't do too bad though, in hindsight I'm not sure Edgar would have helped much. It could be that Floro wanted his most athletic backline and James is quicker than Edgar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison44 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 It has to be some knock picked up in training. Why would you sit Edgar (solid starter for what seems like forever), and stick in Jakovic and James. Oh wait a minute, Floro is contractually obligated to have 1 baffling, mind bending, head scratching player in his starting 11 every match. At least James showed he can play well on the big stage. Hope its a big confidence boost for him and he continues to develop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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