kj52 Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Let's not forget that Bustos was selected to train at the NTC when he was 12, he has spent the last 2 years there so it's not like he hasn't been in our system. And i'd bet one of my nuts that either or both of the Caps and TFC have spoken to him and his father about joining their Academies. The Canadian system has probably done everything it can to help this kid develop. Totally agree. Look at Messi - he left Argentina at 12 to go to Barcelona. Obviously Argentina is able to develop outstanding players at home but players everywhere in the world who get the chance are going to go to where the top clubs are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 So why wasn't he invited to the U15 camp? Have to admit this thought went through my mind as well. Jordan Hamilton was there and is the same age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LARRY Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 If his trial is successful FIFA mandates that the family move to England, are they willing to do so? Or is his mother British (which would enable him to move there by himself)? I hear the dad is from Chile and a bit of a periah in the soccer community. They have no EU passport and through the protection of Minors act would not be able to sign because he would A/ not geta visa and B/ the family is unwilling to move. This makes his ten day trial- that they are fundrasiing for ( i knew LFC were broke but not that broke) is really just a nice little trip for the boy and his dad. He does not meet any requirement to stay even if they think he's good. Some old agent is getting him over there. He'll be back. The best route for any Canadian Kid is Whitecaps, TFC or Impact. The dad is using the whole thing as apublicity stunt for his academy and his kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 So why wasn't he invited to the U15 camp? I don't know, ask Ray Clark, i'm sure he has a reason. re: Larry. So the family is not willing to move? Then yeah, this trial is a complete waste - he won't be able to move until he turns 18. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 It's not a complete waste, when you can say you trained with Liverpool... a great experience, and if he's really that good then he will have no problem joining an academy here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 We have to be getting pretty darn cynical if we can't just be excited for a kid from Winterpeg to get a shot at Anfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonovision Posted November 22, 2010 Author Share Posted November 22, 2010 We have to be getting pretty darn cynical if we can't just be excited for a kid from Winterpeg to get a shot at Anfield. True. I think we're all being ridiculously premature here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 It's not a complete waste, when you can say you trained with Liverpool... a great experience, and if he's really that good then he will have no problem joining an academy here. From Marco's perspective it's not a waste, but the reality is this is not a "trial" it's a 10-day training session. And the people picking up the tab are not LFC (which should tell you something), but a bunch of soccer loving customers possibly being duped into thinking they're helping fundraise for this kid to play for Liverpool - which is not the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Why are we so excited about a Canadian getting a trial with a midtable team? I kid, I kid. But honestly I hope this kid raises a few eyebrows elsewhere in the northwest but please please don't let us have a national team player playing for Liverpool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Why are we so excited about a Canadian getting a trial with a midtable team? I kid, I kid. But honestly I hope this kid raises a few eyebrows elsewhere in the northwest but please please don't let us have a national team player playing for Liverpool I don't really follow EPL but at least Liverpool doesn't have a history of Canadian traitors playing for it unlike another team I could name! Agree with JPG though that the fact that Liverpool is not footing the bill for the "trial" speaks volumes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 ^ Begovic with Stoke City? Yes damn those Potters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 ^ Begovic with Stoke City? Yes damn those Potters OK. You are right, make it two EPL teams I could name with traitors playing (or to be more accurate mostly not playing) for them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vigilante Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 update? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Assume he's back in Winnipeg: http://www.hot103live.com/Blog/aceburpee/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10172035 90: Marco Bustos - He's 14 and just finished a try out with Liverpool. Big part of the future of soccer in MB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redcoatsforever Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Assume he's back in Winnipeg: http://www.hot103live.com/Blog/aceburpee/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10172035 90: Marco Bustos - He's 14 and just finished a try out with Liverpool. Big part of the future of soccer in MB. Is he too young to play for WSA Winnipeg this season? He could be the PDL's Freddy Adu! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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