Yohan Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Claims these articles http://www.rednationonline.ca/Articles2012/JakovicsignsnewdealwithDCUnited.aspx http://www.sportsnet.ca/iphone/soccer/2014-world-cup/2012/10/17/canada_honduras_world_cup_end_of_an_era/?region=EAST Didn't hear any official announcements... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyler453 Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Claims these articles http://www.rednationonline.ca/Articles2012/JakovicsignsnewdealwithDCUnited.aspx http://www.sportsnet.ca/iphone/soccer/2014-world-cup/2012/10/17/canada_honduras_world_cup_end_of_an_era/?region=EAST Didn't hear any official announcements... Not disappointed at all, especially after his half-time comments as team captain during the Honduras game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertuzzi44 Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Not disappointed at all, especially after his half-time comments as team captain during the Honduras game. I know it still hurts, but Big Kev was a loyal soldier. Respect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 He was a loyal soldier, but unfortunately I will remember him most for his poor leadership when it counted the most. Games like that define a player for me, and perhaps if he had a "never die" attitude at the half, I could excuse his extremely poor display. But alas, that was not the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soju Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Not disappointed at all, especially after his half-time comments as team captain during the Honduras game. What did he say? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmcmurph Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 All players are human and IMHO allowed their meltdowns. Sad for us it was in such a crucial game but that was one game. How many times has he played his guts out for us? If he is hanging up his international boots then a big thank you to big Kev and best of luck in your future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Keeper Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Personal sentiments are secondary here to matters of fact. And the facts are that the old gaurd needs to step aside gracefully. We need to rebuild this team starting now, not after the next Gold Cup. I will always respect McKenna for his time with the national team. He has done us proud in the past. However, I hope these reports are true. Best of luck to ya Big Kev. I would still love to see you come and play with TFC for a few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trueviking Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Not disappointed at all, especially after his half-time comments as team captain during the Honduras game. wow, grudge much? he gave his heart and soul to our national team and our country...players like him should be supported unconditionally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFCfan4life Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 If he has not done so already, he should step aside. Best of luck to him away from the national team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villus Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 If he is retiring, we should try and remember McKenna for the good things and work he has done for the program as opposed to the negatives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 What did he say? Seconded, is there a quote? I wasn't watching by that point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob.notenboom Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Seconded, is there a quote? I wasn't watching by that point. Here are a couple of links that perhaps you can piece it together from: http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/10/17/3515730/honduras-8-1-canada-a-most-canadian-shambles http://news.sportsinteraction.com/sports/soccer/mens-soccer-team-reeling-after-fiasco-in-honduras-76256/ http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/canada/canada-clobbered-in-honduras-world-cup-dream-over-304117.html I believe most here are upset with the 'It's about damage control, now' comment and would rather have heard 'We have to fight to get back in this' or some such. Of two minds here ... I was disappointed by McKenna at times (including this reaction) but I applaud his dedication to the team. He always answered the call and very often gave it all so it's hard to be too critical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckley17 Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 There has not been an official announcement yet, but Kevin was quoted over the last couple of qualifying games that he would be retiring from International football after this qualifying cycle: http://www.chathamdailynews.ca/2012/10/15/honduras-will-be-out-to-kill-or-be-killed It would be great if he would accept one more call-up and have a chance to be honoured for his service, as well as go out with a win or a more positive result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadatoWorldcup Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 It would be great if he would accept one more call-up and have a chance to be honoured for his service, as well as go out with a win or a more positive result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 All players are human and IMHO allowed their meltdowns. Sad for us it was in such a crucial game but that was one game. How many times has he played his guts out for us? I know it was one game, and he is a human being who is prone to errors like the rest of us. But as a Captain, hell even as a veteran player, you can NEVER say "it is all about damage control at this point". That is inexcusable and I am not letting him off the hook for that, I don't care how many key performances he gave us in the past. I wish him the best of luck, and he will always be remembered as a key player for Canada, but certainly not a memorable captain after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Bob Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 How about we remember the 62 great caps from a dedicated leader and surprisingly frequent goalscorer who, unlike some heroes in these parts, never turned down a call or gave anything less than his best (and his best was often very good)? That seems better than dwelling on a half-time interview, literally the least important part of his job, in his last game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Personally I think interviewing athletes during a game (or directly after one for that matter) is stupid and serves as a major distraction. Whatever he said during the Honduras game has no bearing on how I will remember his national team career, which is as the best centre back I've seen play for Canada (I didn't start watching until after DeVos). Plus as Lord Bob says a guy who had a surprisingly good goalscoring record. EDIT: Just remembered I did actually see DeVos cause I started following the team in 2004, but based on what I've seen I'd still call McKenna the best centre back in a Canadian jersey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeelaw Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 There has not been an official announcement yet, but Kevin was quoted over the last couple of qualifying games that he would be retiring from International football after this qualifying cycle: http://www.chathamdailynews.ca/2012/10/15/honduras-will-be-out-to-kill-or-be-killed It would be great if he would accept one more call-up and have a chance to be honoured for his service, as well as go out with a win or a more positive result. lol my local paper Chatham Daily News haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kj52 Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 How about we remember the 62 great caps from a dedicated leader and surprisingly frequent goalscorer who, unlike some heroes in these parts, never turned down a call or gave anything less than his best (and his best was often very good)? That seems better than dwelling on a half-time interview, literally the least important part of his job, in his last game. 100% agree with you on this and 100% disagree with Obinna! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 How about we remember the 62 great caps from a dedicated leader and surprisingly frequent goalscorer who, unlike some heroes in these parts, never turned down a call or gave anything less than his best (and his best was often very good)? That seems better than dwelling on a half-time interview, literally the least important part of his job, in his last game. To me, the half time interview was a reflection of his lack of belief in himself and the team. As a captain you have to motivate and convince your team that a result is possible no matter the circumstances. From the opening whistle, you could see that McKenna played with nervousness and a lack of confidence. The interview simply provided us with verbal confirmation of his mentality during the game. I think it is absolutely fair to question his character after that performance, interview or no interview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 How about we remember the 62 great caps from a dedicated leader and surprisingly frequent goalscorer who, unlike some heroes in these parts, never turned down a call or gave anything less than his best (and his best was often very good)? That seems better than dwelling on a half-time interview, literally the least important part of his job, in his last game. (Wild applause) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympique_de_Marseille Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 To me, the half time interview was a reflection of his lack of belief in himself and the team. Agreed. Kevin McKenna was a player who gave plenty to the CanMNT. Unfortunate that his last game was such a low point. Although I started following the team closely only in 2010 but from what I saw I will remember his contribution as being a highly positive one overall despite the poor ending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboAl Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 I'm with Lord Bob and others on this one. He showed up when called and gave 100% when playing for us; you can debate his skill but you can't debate his heart. Quotes during the half-time of a shellacking doesn't change his career contribution...they were all crap that day and he said what all of us believed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gator Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 I'm with Lord Bob and others on this one. He showed up when called and gave 100% when playing for us; you can debate his skill but you can't debate his heart. Quotes during the half-time of a shellacking doesn't change his career contribution...they were all crap that day and he said what all of us believed. This and what the Lord said! I think we all were saying some crazy things at halftime of that match, it doesn't change my opinion of him, he was a great servant to our National Team! If only one of his headers vs Honduras at BMO had been an inch or two closer to the inside of the post we'd be talking about the Hex now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 He showed up when called and gave 100% when playing for us; you can debate his skill but you can't debate his heart. Quotes during the half-time of a shellacking doesn't change his career contribution...they were all crap that day and he said what all of us believed. How can you NOT debate his heart? Even if we forget the interview, it is a enormous stretch to say he played with heart on that day. Yes his contribution to the team over the course of his NT career was positive overall, but I think we are letting him off the hook a bit if we don't acknowledge that game as part of his legacy. It was the most important game for Canada in 15 years, he was captain of the side, and he arguably put in the worst performance and capped it off by admitting it was mission impossible at half. With the magnitude of the game, and the fact that he was our captain, this game was always going to be part of his legacy, and therefore I believe it should be at least acknowledged, sorry guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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