king1010 Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 I hope Sam decides to play for Canada, Right now I would rate him De jong and The Much Improved Morgan as our top LBs. I don't see him not playing for Canada. England has enough class full backs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Bob Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Adekugbe's played for Canada at every level for which he's been eligible. He chased his Canadian passport so he could play for us. He just accepted a call to our senior national team and had to pull out due to an injury that everyone thought was more serious than it wound up being. Don't lose a moment's sleep over him turning Hargreaves on us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deschamp86 Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Adekugbe's played for Canada at every level for which he's been eligible. He chased his Canadian passport so he could play for us. He just accepted a call to our senior national team and had to pull out due to an injury that everyone thought was more serious than it wound up being. Don't lose a moment's sleep over him turning Hargreaves on us. This is how I felt about Begovic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shermanator Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 I can't see Tissot being in the mix for the LB spot, he'll be in the mix for a LW spot though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegan Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 I can't see Tissot being in the mix for the LB spot, he'll be in the mix for a LW spot though. He'll be a LW for sure but his ability to play LB as well means we definitely won't/shouldn't see Morgan, Adekugbe and De Jong called. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Bob Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 This is how I felt about BegovicBegovic had, like, a solid year of "I can't come to this camp, I need to wash my hair" and loads of reports in the Bosnian press before he jumped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king1010 Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 He'll be a LW for sure but his ability to play LB as well means we definitely won't/shouldn't see Morgan, Adekugbe and De Jong called. Wait you don't want adekugbe and de jong in the squad? Or not the 4 of those combined? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shway Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Wait you don't want adekugbe and de jong in the squad? Or not the 4 of those combined? Having all four would be a waste. You only need two. LB depth chart is: 1. De Jong 2. Morgan ---- 3. Adekugbe 4. Tissot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Agreed that Tissot is more of a LW at this point but his ability to fill in as an emergency LB will lead to a consistent selection I think. As long as Adekugbe is holding down that starting spot and playing well, I believe he'll continue to be called. Quite pleased at how he's started the season so far and how he's been a part of Vancouvers red-hot start. I think De Jong's spot is fairly secure at this point, but I'd really like to see him clean it up on the defensive end with SKC. He should have put a stamp on that spot by now, as he's a better footballer than Sinovic in all aspects (but endurance), despite only showing it in flashes so far. He should still be our starting LB, but I'd feel better once he's putting in complete preformances in Kansas. Morgan remains a question mark for me. He's looked decent recently but I don't think he is better than Morrow - and if he's not better than Morrow he's not starting once TFC's centrebacks return from injury. That leaves him on the bench and not playing and with Sam playing so with the Caps he's looking like the odd man out. I can't see all four getting selclected unless de Jong and Tissot are both vying for the LW spot. Even then I am not quite sure... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegan Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Wait you don't want adekugbe and de jong in the squad? Or not the 4 of those combined? Not the 4 combined. I think Tissot is backup LW and since he can play LB there is no point in selecting two of Morgan/Adekugbe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison44 Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 I think over the years Morgan has gotten plenty of MNT call ups. He has had hot and cold streaks like this for years, lets see if his game has really progressed and he can be consistent and keep it together for an entire season. Give Adekugbe have a shot as De Jong's back up. The nervous nelly in me says cap him in the Gold cup, just in case England is sniffing around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegan Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 I think over the years Morgan has gotten plenty of MNT call ups. He has had hot and cold streaks like this for years, lets see if his game has really progressed and he can be consistent and keep it together for an entire season. Give Adekugbe have a shot as De Jong's back up. The nervous nelly in me says cap him in the Gold cup, just in case England is sniffing around. England wouldn't call Jermain Defoe from MLS, I think we're safe with Sam. I wonder if Floro has JGL ahead of both Adekugbe and Morgan at LB though. We may not see either called if that's the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shermanator Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 In a recent interview, Adekugbe mentioned that his exit from the game against Fulham U-23 was precautionary, nothing serious: http://www.rednationonline.ca/Articles2016/Adekugbetransitioningintocontributorat.aspx "It was more of a precaution," a relieved Adekugbe said. "It's nothing too serious, thank god. I think it's just a kind of an accumulation of everything that's gone on in the past month. Joining at pre-season, playing in different competitive matches and involved in different groups. There's also a reality check to stay humble and stay with my head down, but it's nothing too serious, I should be back next week. I'm not too worried about it, I'm disappointed, but it's not the end of the world." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FC_Hali Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Made his league debut by going 90' in Brighton's 2-0 loss to Preston North End. Didn't catch the game but Brighton supporters are giving him decent reviews. Sounds like he's 3rd or 4th on the depth chart and only played out of necessity. Regardless, earning a start for a team that's challenging for premier league promotion is huge for him at this stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shermanator Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Looks like Adekugbe wants his loan deal with Brighton to be made permanent. http://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/15032271.On_loan_Albion_defender_targets_permanent_deal/ He told The Argus: “I think everyone knows that I want to play in England. “I’ve said before that England is football, football is England. “I wouldn’t lie and say I wouldn’t want to be here. “I don’t want to disrespect my club back in Vancouver but everyone knows my ambitions and that is to be in England.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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