Blackdude Posted March 27, 2011 Author Share Posted March 27, 2011 By the way. Who will wear the armband? I think it's a two horse race between Atiba Hutchinson and Kevin McKenna. I'd say McKenna. But I don't have a problem with Atiba getting it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyola Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Dobson with an update: http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2011/03/27/dobson_blog_canada/ "...Head coach Stephen Hart called in 22 players for this camp. They're all here and no one is carrying an injury. Some of you have been wondering why certain players have not been called in. Marcel de Jong and Iain Hume come to mind. No big mystery there. He knows what these players bring to the table. Keep in mind coach Hart has to pick his spots when requesting players. Also keep in mind there will be another camp in the Toronto area in late May and a friendly at BMO Field June 1 leading into this summer's Gold Cup." "...Back to the good news though. The sessions have been very impressive. Assistant coach Tony Fonseca told me Sunday morning that Saturday's training session was the sharpest he had seen with Canada in five years. The players are focused and it shows. Crisp drills with plenty of energy. The squad has been here the better part of a week now and they're all anxious to face Belarus Tuesday. There's also a sense among the likes of Josh Simpson and Atiba Hutchinson that their time is now. They seem to be fed up with stumbling during the early stages of World Cup Qualifying and appear determined to make things right this time around. 22 players, did I miss something? I count 18 players in the press release.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzAndSting Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Dobson with an update: http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2011/03/27/dobson_blog_canada/ "...Head coach Stephen Hart called in 22 players for this camp. They're all here and no one is carrying an injury. Some of you have been wondering why certain players have not been called in. Marcel de Jong and Iain Hume come to mind. No big mystery there. He knows what these players bring to the table. Keep in mind coach Hart has to pick his spots when requesting players. Also keep in mind there will be another camp in the Toronto area in late May and a friendly at BMO Field June 1 leading into this summer's Gold Cup." "...Back to the good news though. The sessions have been very impressive. Assistant coach Tony Fonseca told me Sunday morning that Saturday's training session was the sharpest he had seen with Canada in five years. The players are focused and it shows. Crisp drills with plenty of energy. The squad has been here the better part of a week now and they're all anxious to face Belarus Tuesday. There's also a sense among the likes of Josh Simpson and Atiba Hutchinson that their time is now. They seem to be fed up with stumbling during the early stages of World Cup Qualifying and appear determined to make things right this time around. Finally, everything I wanted to hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killgod Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Finally, everything I wanted to hear. Agreed. I hope we get a quality stream to watch this game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 The comments from Fonseca are very encouraging. For those of you have ever talked to Tony you'll know there isn't anyone more knowledgeable about the game in this country. Really exciting news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFCRegina Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 The comments from Fonseca are very encouraging. For those of you have ever talked to Tony you'll know there isn't anyone more knowledgeable about the game in this country. Really exciting news! Somewhere Miro Kliment is raging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzAndSting Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Somewhere Miro Kliment is raging. Is that Andrew Kliment's dad? I used to check out bigsoccer.com every now and then but I can't because his posts drive me nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redcoatsforever Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Is that Andrew Kliment's dad? I used to check out bigsoccer.com every now and then but I can't because his posts drive me nuts. He's still ruining the Canada boards. I petition for him to be banned as often as he breaks a rule, and sometimes for fun. Recently I've taken to pointing out that Andrew Kliment isn't on the latest U-20 roster, and asking why he's so terrible at soccer...it adds colour to my day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianSoccerFan Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Miro is everywhere. He's on cbc.ca as soccerrules and on the globe and mail as soccereuro1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackdude Posted March 28, 2011 Author Share Posted March 28, 2011 He's still ruining the Canada boards. I petition for him to be banned as often as he breaks a rule, and sometimes for fun. Recently I've taken to pointing out that Andrew Kliment isn't on the latest U-20 roster, and asking why he's so terrible at soccer...it adds colour to my day. He still lurks on twitter and on CBC.ca as soccerrules. Why was he banned on this forum anyways? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFCRegina Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 He's still ruining the Canada boards. I petition for him to be banned as often as he breaks a rule, and sometimes for fun. Recently I've taken to pointing out that Andrew Kliment isn't on the latest U-20 roster, and asking why he's so terrible at soccer...it adds colour to my day. I generally make inquiries about Praha B...he never answers for some reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redcoatsforever Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 He still lurks on twitter and on CBC.ca as soccerrules. Why was he banned on this forum anyways? I'm going to guess it was because he came on a Canadian soccer supporters' board and did his little act...that is to say, he demonstrated a horrible understanding of soccer, and total disdain for Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redcoatsforever Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 I generally make inquiries about Praha B...he never answers for some reason. Frankly, I feel bad for his son. Any progress the kid might make in his career will be hampered until he's an adult, and maybe even then. His dad harasses everybody, I imagine foreign coaches get it too. I wouldn't deal with that, and it happens here with hockey parents all the time, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFCRegina Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Frankly, I feel bad for his son. Any progress the kid might make in his career will be hampered until he's an adult, and maybe even then. His dad harasses everybody, I imagine foreign coaches get it too. I wouldn't deal with that, and it happens here with hockey parents all the time, too. I feel bad for Andrew too, but Miro is off the hook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 I generally make inquiries about Praha B...he never answers for some reason. HAHA, hittin' below the belt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshieScores Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Here is a scouting report on Canada vs Belarus. I have a feeling it's going to be a defensive battle with nil nil scoreline. http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/1589/canada/2011/03/28/2414885/scouting-report-what-canada-should-expect-from-belarus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 He still lurks on twitter and on CBC.ca as soccerrules. Why was he banned on this forum anyways? Is that a serious question?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyJames Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 So no TV for the Match? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Hombre Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 He still lurks on twitter and on CBC.ca as soccerrules. Why was he banned on this forum anyways? Mostly for spamming and abuse and constantly going off-topic to beat his favourite dead horse. He was given a number of warnings, none of which he took heed of. He was also only suspended for a certain amount of time but started up his act again when the suspension was lifted. You can only try to get someone to conform to forum etiquette for so long before you have to give up. His presence was far too disruptive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fort York Redcoat1555362293 Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Are we doing a matchthread or is this it? A little more than an hr till gametime. If anybody finds the game could you share a link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gator Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 It doesn't look like there will be a video feed, there is a Sporstnet Twitter update: http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2011/03/25/canada_belarus/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Should this thread be re-named to "Pre-game" and use the other thead as the in-game thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFCRegina Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 So currently Canada is in 8th, and we should maintain that 8th position, assuming everything is constant with the other teams ahead of us in CONCACAF. Don't know what that means for us in the WCQ First Round groups... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackdude Posted March 29, 2011 Author Share Posted March 29, 2011 So currently Canada is in 8th, and we should maintain that 8th position, assuming everything is constant with the other teams ahead of us in CONCACAF. Don't know what that means for us in the WCQ First Round groups... Nothing, because we won't be in the top 6 and we could still get in a tough second round group. (Remember the past two Semi-final rounds) At the last two draws, There was no difference in CONCACAF between being 7th and being 12th. Let's hope they change that part of the draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFCRegina Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Nothing, because we won't be in the top 6 and we could still get in a tough second round group. (Remember the past two Semi-final rounds) At the last two draws, There was no difference in CONCACAF between being 7th and being 12th. Let's hope they change that part of the draw. The setup is different this time around. 1st Group Round with Minnows, with the first place team from each group advancing to the 2nd Group Round. Then the top 2 advance to the Hex. Being in 8th might mean having Canada seeded in the First Group Round, meaning a potentially easier group than we might otherwise get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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