A_Gagne Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 4 hours ago, shermanator said: I think that was me. And I was just coming in here to say that, in my books, Jackson-Hamel is the top of the depth chart at forward right now. Unlike Larin and Cavallini, he can finish in spades. can't argue with the production numbers. Here's hoping he grabs and then locks down the number one spot with the impact. I'm just glad we've got a number of strikers that bring different looks and can all do the business at a reasonably high level. between AJH, Cavallini and Larin, right now I'm thinking whoever is starting and scoring more should start, none of them should be a lock to start, and they should all feel the pressure if a little friendly competition when playing for the nats. matty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northvansteve Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 2 hours ago, jpg75 said: So it was AJH that flicked it on to Osorio for the 2nd goal? yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PopePouri Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 (edited) The RSL goal really sold me on him... https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2017/08/19/goal-ignacio-piatti-scores-opening-goal-montreal That's something Larin hasn't added to this game. Edited September 3, 2017 by PopePouri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floortom Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 AJH is not nearly as one dimensional as Larin. He has shown an ability to create and set-up chances that Larin just dorant have. On a team that is starved for creators like we are, that is key. toontownman, BenFisk'sBiggestFan, Free kick and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Very different type of striker to both cavallini and Larin. Can play that type or role too though. Think he is a potentially huge player for us. He needs to get starts consistently at club level. Think there is far more to him than a ricketts/ERB impact sub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free kick Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 (edited) 19 hours ago, matty said: ....in friendlies He is doing it for club and country. That proves to me that he might have moved in the pole position for that starting roll. Larin didn't lose it because, in my mind, as long as you at producing like he is at club level, you can not take him out of the picture. But AJH has force himself in the picture. And yes, it's also the type of goals and assists that he is getting that impresses me. Someone questioned the opposition, I would ask, who actually has scored "regularly" for Canada against the better opposition than the teams AJH has scored? Edited September 3, 2017 by Free kick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 1 minute ago, Free kick said: He is doing it for club and country. That proves to me that he might have moved in the pole position for that starting roll. Larin didn't lose it because, in my mind, as long as you at producing like he is at club level, you can not take him out of the picture. But AJH has force himself in the picture. And yes, it's also the type of goals and assists that he is getting that impresses me. Someone questioned the opposition, I would ask, who actually has scored for Canada against the better opposition than the teams AJH has scored? I made it in jest, but agree he is making a case for himself. Also I was the one who mentioned it, and to answer your question: Larin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free kick Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 2 minutes ago, matty said: I made it in jest, but agree he is making a case for himself. Also I was the one who mentioned it, and to answer your question: Larin I added the word "regularly" to my post via edit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Free kick said: I added the word "regularly" to my post via edit. Fair point for recent times but I think 5 goals in the goal dead Floro-era could be seen as somewhat regular. Another thing about AJH is that 2 of his goals were scored in Canada (his road goal was scored against an "experimental" Bermuda team in front of 1,800 people), so it remains unknown how he will be against strong competition on their turf. He was kinda not a factor at Gold Cup, when things were "neutral" (given he played only like 75 minutes or something) Not trying to knock the guy, there's just some things left to be seen with him Edited September 3, 2017 by matty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakmur Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 21 hours ago, matty said: Fair point for recent times but I think 5 goals in the goal dead Floro-era could be seen as somewhat regular. Another thing about AJH is that 2 of his goals were scored in Canada (his road goal was scored against an "experimental" Bermuda team in front of 1,800 people), so it remains unknown how he will be against strong competition on their turf. He was kinda not a factor at Gold Cup, when things were "neutral" (given he played only like 75 minutes or something) Not trying to knock the guy, there's just some things left to be seen with him Best way to find out is to keep starting AJH, then. Larin isnt doing anything to warrant him the spot right now. He set up Davies' second goal a few mins after coming on vs FG at the Gold Cup, btw. Grandbloke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, Shakmur said: Best way to find out is to keep starting AJH, then. Larin isnt doing anything to warrant him the spot right now. He set up Davies' second goal a few mins after coming on vs FG at the Gold Cup, btw. No the best way is to arrange friendlies against stronger teams on their turf and see how it goes. Continue the 45 minute switches and compare. Also larin club game warrants it. And ok he got an ace Edited September 4, 2017 by matty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 I like Larin as much as anybody, but AJH has less than 1/3rd the MLS minutes as Larin this season, 1 more assist than Larin, and is only trailing in goals 7 to 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Kent said: I like Larin as much as anybody, but AJH has less than 1/3rd the MLS minutes as Larin this season, 1 more assist than Larin, and is only trailing in goals 7 to 10. true but he's also on a better team, his fewer minutes is a big reason why we should explore both and see who can be more useful in what role, cause both going forward are going to be on this squad every major camp. i say continue competition and book some games in Central America, see how they do and decide from there. Edited September 5, 2017 by matty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saladroit Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 4 hours ago, matty said: true but he's also on a better team, his fewer minutes is a big reason why we should explore both and see who can be more useful in what role, cause both going forward are going to be on this squad every major camp. i say continue competition and book some games in Central America, see how they do and decide from there. I'd like a friendly against Ecuador in Ecuador (specifically Quito). Notorious altitude, Zambrano connection, solid opponent... get er done CSA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 8 hours ago, matty said: true but he's also on a better team, his fewer minutes is a big reason why we should explore both and see who can be more useful in what role, cause both going forward are going to be on this squad every major camp. i say continue competition and book some games in Central America, see how they do and decide from there. The Impact is only marginally better than Orlando, our strikers get poorer service from the midfield and Piatti has almost half the goals of the team most of which he scores on his own. Moldy9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruud Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 Mancuso picked up starting minutes last season from an under-performing Drogba. This season, AJH is close to picking up minutes from Mancuso, who is under a lot of pressure here in Montreal. That's why it seems strange to me that Zambrano didn't leave AJH off the team so that he could focus on helping Impact into the playoffs. I'd say he's almost indispensable as second striker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moldy9 Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 Mancosu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PopePouri Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 So, more game time then.... Impact de Montréal @impactmontreal 2h2 hours ago Matteo Mancosu a subi une fracture à la main gauche mardi en gymnase. Tuesday, Mancosu broke his left hand while training in the gym. #IMFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shermanator Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 Biello will still find a way to start someone instead of Jackson-Hamel. deschamp86 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRM Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 1 hour ago, shermanator said: Biello will still find a way to start someone instead of Jackson-Hamel. Now now, don't be so negative there Sherm. This could be the "break" AJH has been waiting for All puns aside if he starts and puts a string of strong games together and helps Montreal into the playoffs then Mancosu becomes trade bait (if he isn't already). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 While it is good they will be forced to start AJH, we are really thin at striker if this injury proves to be long term. Du Puy has not looked very impressive or even promising in his appearances so far this season. Not sure how attractive Mancosu would be to another team as a foreign player earning $720 000 and 4 goals this season in which he has played a lot of minutes. From an Impact point of view we need to hope that he gets back on track and can at least be a useful sub for AJH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 Am I the only one thinking he doesn't necessarily even miss a game due to this injury? deschamp86 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rheo Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Signs a two year deal French-https://www.impactmontreal.com/fr/post/2017/09/14/lattaquant-québecois-anthony-jackson-hamel-signe-un-nouveau-contrat-avec-limpact English-https://www.impactmontreal.com/en/post/2017/09/14/homegrown-striker-anthony-jackson-hamel-signs-new-impact-contract Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Shame, thought he might go somewhere that will give him the starts he needs and confidence to grow. That said he has started 3 in the last 7 so that is an improvement. Bikerack and deschamp86 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shermanator Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 I'm lukewarm on the move. AJH's development has really gone well over the last year, but even with that, I don't think he'll ever be a consistent starter in Montreal. On the other hand, the Impact have a history of unceremoniously releasing their homegrown players, so to not have that happen is a plus. jpg75 and A_Gagne 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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