Toronto MB Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 Couple things to address: 1. Mike Klukowski I have a sneaking suspicion that this may have something to do with a very unstable situation with his his club Ankaragucu in Turkey. There have been numerous reports of players not being paid their wages over the last 6 months at that club, and maybe the situation is so unpredictable that Mike fears leaving the club for any period of time might result in some serious funny business. Just a guess... but who knows.... 2. Chris Pozniak I will ask Stephen when I am in Larissa, but I can only assume that he deems Adam Straith and Jaime Peters to be more qualified at RB at this point. And I tend to agree with him.... 3. My starting XI FWIW: --------------------Borjan----------------------- Peters-------Edgar------Jakovic-------De Jong ---------Johnson-----------Pacheco------------ ------------------Hutchinson------------------- Jackson--------------------------------Simpson --------------------Occean---------------------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Bob Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 We should have Chris Pozniak and Tomasz Radzinski fight to the death for a spot on the CMNT for "Polish-Canadian Guy Who Some Voyageurs Think Are Bizarrely Important". Eddy Sidra can referee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 We should have Chris Pozniak and Tomasz Radzinski fight to the death for a spot on the CMNT for "Polish-Canadian Guy Who Some Voyageurs Think Are Bizarrely Important". Eddy Sidra can referee. As long as Edgar and Pacheco can be the linesmen. And Keegan, "lets get some balls in to Friend and see what he can do," ? Seriously? We've seen what he can do in a Canada shirt up front by himself, and it's a whole lot of jack squat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gator Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 Cann has been added to the squad: http://www.canadasoccer.com/tourney/FIFA_WC/national.asp Good for him after an excellent year with TFC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshieScores Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 Cann has been added to the squad: http://www.canadasoccer.com/tourney/FIFA_WC/national.asp Good for him after an excellent year with TFC! Good for him... although bit of a surprise as I was expecting Nana to show up, given his age and upside. I guess they needed veteran presence especially the current list of defenders are 25 and under. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kusch to the Corner Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 I'll put on the Kreskin glasses and predict Hart's starters: --------------------Hirschfeld------------------- Peters------Jakovic------Straith-------De Jong ------Johnson--------DeRo------Hutchinson---- -----Jackson--------Friend--------Simpson----- ^^ I love this lineup. I think Lars deserves the start, but for purely selfish reasons, I'd be okay with seeing Borjan get it. (I'm curious to see him play). Also depending on how Jackson and Simpson are able to link up with Friend, I'd like to see Occean for the second half Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oranje Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 Hate to ruin the lineups of everyone who had McKenna penciled in but he is no longer coming and is being replaced by Cann. Would this be Harts first choice of a replacement or would it be more geared towards the most convenient replacement as Cann is only a short plane ride from Greece? http://www.torontofc.ca/news/2011/02/de-rosario-cann-greece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegan Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 Hate to ruin the lineups of everyone who had McKenna penciled in but he is no longer coming and is being replaced by Cann. Would this be Harts first choice of a replacement or would it be more geared towards the most convenient replacement as Cann is only a short plane ride from Greece? http://www.torontofc.ca/news/2011/02/de-rosario-cann-greece In this case its out of convenience but I'm sure Cann isn't far off if we had a full squad he'd definitely be one of the first CB replacements Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 Here's the Greek roster: http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2011/02/04/greece_squad/ Squad: Goalkeepers: Michalis Sifakis (Aris), Costas Halkias (PAOK) Defenders: Loukas Vyntra (Panathinaikos), Sokratis Papastathopoulos (AC Milan), Avraam Papadopoulos (Olympiakos), Nikos Spyropoulos (Panathinaikos), Vassilis Torosidis (Olympiakos), Giorgos Tzavelas (Eintracht Frankfurt), Vangelis Moras (Bologna) Midfielders: Dimitris Siovas (Panionios), Costas Katsouranis (Panathinaikos), Giorgos Karagounis (Panathinaikos), Pantelis Kafes (AEK Athens), Sotiris Ninis (Panathinaikos), Panagiotis Kone (Brescia), Yiannis Fetfatzidis (Olympiakos), Grigoris Makos (AEK Athens) Strikers: Giorgos Georgiadis (Panserraikos), Dimitris Salpigidis (PAOK), Costas Mitroglou (Panionios), Nikos Lymberopoulos (AEK Athens), Georgios Samaras (Celtic) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 ^ Looks like a full squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil7777 Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 Ouch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegan Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 Ukraine looked more intimidating on paper imo We can definitely get a result in this match with the squad we have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yomurphy1 Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 ^ I disagree Greece looks a lot stronger. However if we play well I don't seek why we can't get a respectable result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegan Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 ^ I disagree Greece looks a lot stronger. However if we play well I don't seek why we can't get a respectable result. Well of course Greece looks stronger no one can argue that, but our team also looks pretty good coming off the Ukraine match and we have many players returning plus the additions of DeRo and Johnson should help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshieScores Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 If this is the same squad that got shlacked by South Korea during WC, then we should be in good shape. The Greeks were slow and disorganized... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingback6 Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 RE: DeRo, I take as a positive sign the fact that DeRo has cut his hair. New look, new beginning? Could his experience at Celtic have, perhaps, humbled him? Judging by what I've seen of him in interviews, the signs are positive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 The Greeks are missing Tzorvas in net, Seitaridis in D, Tziolis in Mid and Charisteas at FWD. These players would usually be part of their top 18. They have also been hit with the shock retirements of two mainstays - Liverpool CB Kyrgiakos and Eintracht Frankfurt FWD Theofanis Gekas - since the WC ended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vader Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Seitaridis hasn't played in months and Charisteas' consistent inclusion in the side under Otto Rehagel was a source of ire from many fans. Fernando Santos has correctly dropped Charisteas. Many will be surprised with the way the current Greek side lines up, a much more fluid style is implemented by Santos. There are 2 gifted young playmakers in Ninis and Fetfatzidis, both of whom would be a handful for any team. The main weakness, I feel, is in central midfield. Tziolis was becoming our own Xavi Alonso until injury forced him out. Karagounis and Katsouranis are the last of the old guard and many feel that their only available asset is their experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 RE: DeRo, I take as a positive sign the fact that DeRo has cut his hair. New look, new beginning? Could his experience at Celtic have, perhaps, humbled him? Judging by what I've seen of him in interviews, the signs are positive. You mean you view him saying that he won't honour his contract and wants to TFC to pay him a lot more or it is not worth it for him to risk playing despite him having a valid contract as a sign his attitude has improved?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soju Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 @Wingback DeRo's had this haircut before I wouldn't view it as a rebirth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 2. Chris Pozniak I will ask Stephen when I am in Larissa, but I can only assume that he deems Adam Straith and Jaime Peters to be more qualified at RB at this point. And I tend to agree with him.... Agreed. I don't know what the big deal is here. Hart clearly feels that the younger talent he has selected is the way to go and I totally agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gator Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 You mean you view him saying that he won't honour his contract and wants to TFC to pay him a lot more or it is not worth it for him to risk playing despite him having a valid contract as a sign his attitude has improved?????? Anything he does with his club has nothing to do with his status and attitude on the National Team! Two completely different situations, money isn't involved so much with playing for Canada! I am with you with his lack of production for the National Team but I'm still willing to give him a chance to impress, I haven't completely given up on him and he has has some decent games with us in the past! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyola Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Not sure if it's serious but Nik L. injured himself in this morning game against Kickers (looks like a pulled harmstring). Not sure if he'll be able to join the team in Greece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFCRegina Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Not sure if it's serious but Nik L. injured himself in this morning game against Kickers (looks like a pulled harmstring). Not sure if he'll be able to join the team in Greece. Give the Poz a call up, or Attakora. But Pozniak started pre-season earlier and has been going 90 minutes in friendlies with regularity at rightback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegan Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Give the Poz a call up, or Attakora. But Pozniak started pre-season earlier and has been going 90 minutes in friendlies with regularity at rightback. Since Poz can play midfield too we definitely need to call him if Ledgerwood is injured Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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