BenFisk'sBiggestFan Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 18 hours ago, badname22 said: should AJH be gold cup starter? Assuming that Cyle Larin will be our first striker i don't think that AJH is the best compliment for him. If we do go with two strikers i see Ricketts being a better fit. Not to mention Rickett's success with the CMNT. I think AJH will be a starter in a couple years. But for now he is a better fit off the bench in my opinion. We all know how good he can be late in a game. That being said, if either Ricketts or Larin struggle in the first couple games i would love AJH to get a chance to prove his worth as a starter for the CMNT. Either in the prep games or the Gold Cup. Pottsy3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffian Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 If we do go two strikers I do not think Ricketts is the best to start next to Larin. Larin plays well with Carlos Rivas who is a hard working forward that produces assists. Ricketts on the other hand can not be relied upon to make nice passes. I think Ricketts is best served as being the late sub as his skills work very well vs tired defences. I really hope we use two strikers as that is a good position for us at the moment. Pottsy3, yomurphy1, Moldy9 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince193 Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 12 minutes ago, Ruffian said: If we do go two strikers I do not think Ricketts is the best to start next to Larin. Larin plays well with Carlos Rivas who is a hard working forward that produces assists. Ricketts on the other hand can not be relied upon to make nice passes. I think Ricketts is best served as being the late sub as his skills work very well vs tired defences. I really hope we use two strikers as that is a good position for us at the moment. Akindele should be his partner as Akindele does the dirty work for Urruti when he partners him in Dallas. One American and matty 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenFisk'sBiggestFan Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 12 minutes ago, Ruffian said: If we do go two strikers I do not think Ricketts is the best to start next to Larin. Larin plays well with Carlos Rivas who is a hard working forward that produces assists. Ricketts on the other hand can not be relied upon to make nice passes. I think Ricketts is best served as being the late sub as his skills work very well vs tired defences. I really hope we use two strikers as that is a good position for us at the moment. That is true. AJH is a much better passer. AJH is used to a role as the target man though. Which is what Larin is best at. That is why i was leaning towards Ricketts, he usually runs about and opens up space. That would allow the midfield to get the ball to Larin. It is a pretty tough choice though. All depends on Zambrano's chosen style and the starting mids i suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One American Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 9 hours ago, Vince193 said: Akindele should be his partner as Akindele does the dirty work for Urruti when he partners him in Dallas. I don't know if it would work at the international level. But this is true in Dallas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRM Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Play the 4-4-2 with AJH & Larin up top. Have Ricketts & Ankindele as the outside pair of the midfield 4. Since Hutch won't be there the 2 central midfield positions are open (I'd play Johnson at RB as he is doing great at it for Orlando). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 4 hours ago, TRM said: Play the 4-4-2 with AJH & Larin up top. Have Ricketts & Ankindele as the outside pair of the midfield 4. Since Hutch won't be there the 2 central midfield positions are open (I'd play Johnson at RB as he is doing great at it for Orlando). He's not playing there anymore. Hasn't in some time now. badname22 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffian Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 I was hoping Jackson-Hamel would get the chance to win the starting striker position in Montreal but there are rumours saying they are looking into Ezequiel Cerutti ( wikipedia ). article Lets hope that whoever they bring in, Jackson-Hamel can beat them for that spot. nolando 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 7 hours ago, Ruffian said: I was hoping Jackson-Hamel would get the chance to win the starting striker position in Montreal but there are rumours saying they are looking into Ezequiel Cerutti ( wikipedia ). article Lets hope that whoever they bring in, Jackson-Hamel can beat them for that spot. Is it just me or does that guy have an underwhelming resume? If wikipedia can be believed he has only scored 16 goals in 8 years of pro soccer, as a striker. jpg75 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rheo Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 I haven't got to see him much but between last night and what I saw in the VCup I've really been impressed. Just wanted to say that. Obinna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikey_s_ Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Ezequiel Cerutti played this year as a RW. He would be more in competition with Tabla. Might mean they are selling Tabla as soon as this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Again impressed by AJH, I wonder if the holding him back is actually motivating him more than getting the starts. He is in dangerous territory with being labelled a permanent super sub! He hinted that he was close to moving on from Montreal. He will certainly need more regular starts to progress. Wouldn't be hugely shocked, but worried he will end up being a CPL marquee. I'd hope not as I think he has a huge upside but his coach isn't convinced and it might be just as hard anywhere else in the MLS. Seems like he is progressing every year though now and is delivering on the goal front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffian Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 2 hours ago, Kent said: Is it just me or does that guy have an underwhelming resume? If wikipedia can be believed he has only scored 16 goals in 8 years of pro soccer, as a striker. Ye but he is South American. That all but makes up for the lack of goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Club Linesman Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Would have loved to see AJH and Larin on together. We don't have Kaka in the midfield, at least not yet, and Larin would do better if he had someone else occupying the minds of the central defenders. He does relatively well for Canada, missed sitters not withstanding, considering how isolated he is in the attacking half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRM Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 Like I said in the Larin thread. Given AJH's ability to come off the bench and get the job done I'd be reluctant to change that formula. At least for this gold cup. toontownman, Complete Homer and matty 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenFisk'sBiggestFan Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 With what just happened with Larin i think AJH might get a chance. Even if he doesnt get the start in the first game i think Larin will have a short leash... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 8 minutes ago, BenFisk'sBiggestFan said: With what just happened with Larin i think AJH might get a chance. Even if he doesnt get the start in the first game i think Larin will have a short leash... I think larin is gonna skip the gc for rehab. I still don't think ajh should start but it would not shock me now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThiKu Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 We should be playing two up top with Larin-AJH or Larin-Cava. That is once the drunk driving issue is resolved. deschamp86 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivanovski94 Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 AJH & Cava. Dream team. yothat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rheo Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 17 minutes ago, Ivanovski94 said: AJH & Cava. Dream team. Until one misses a couple of shots and then they'll get crapped on non-stop Kent, johnyb, Bison44 and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 A few different discussion going on concerning AJH and his lack of playing time/starts given the goals he has been scoring.What I would like Biello to do is give him a couple of starts in a row and see how he handles it. It is not really fair to give him one start every couple of months and then if he is not great don't start him again for a long time especially when Mancosu is not doing very much. From what I have noticed with AJH, I don't think he is more of a sub than a starter, I think it is more that he plays well when the team is attacking. When we are bunkering and counter-attacking he seems to disappear and not be able to play a target striker. I think the Impact game against Red Bull and also the Canada game against Costa Rica showed that. It is something he needs to work on but if he is not getting any starts he can not improve that aspect. For the moment for Canada I would start Cavallini against a strong team that we will be counter attacking but AJH against a team we are going to attack against. Last year I was really impressed with Mancosu but he has been really disappointing so far and at times seems to be lacking effort or concentration. Given that I would like Biello to give AJH a string of starts to see if he can establish himself as the starter. Obinna, Shakmur, Yohan and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yohan Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 ^I buy your argument, except Biello has to be feeling heat with Mtl 5 pts out of playoff spot. He can gamble and insert AJH into starting lineup and see if that works. Or, go for conservative approach and use AJH as a super sub which works. Maybe get another striker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandbloke Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 (edited) I watched the Orlando City vs Montreal Impact game Saturday night. What I have trouble understanding is why Biello waited until the 79th minute to sub in Jackson-Hamel. Mancosu wasn't having a good game and the Impact really needed the win to remain in the running for a playoff spot. Edited August 7, 2017 by Grandbloke Shakmur and Grizzly 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badname22 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Random idea: lets try AJH at RM. He looked pretty good there against Bermuda and naturally drifts of to the right side anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandbloke Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 (edited) Jackson-Hamel started for the Impact tonight and scored another goal. He now has 7 goals in 13 MLS appearances, 5 of those appearances as a starter. Hopefully he'll get more playing time from now until the the end of the season. Edited August 20, 2017 by Grandbloke king1010, Shakmur, C2SKI and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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