Canadian Pride Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 I know he is currently suspended by fifa with I believe 2 games left (correct me if im wrong)......but at the age of 32 he still has more to contribute to the national team. Will we be seeing him return eventually? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red and White Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 His suspension is a bit ridiculous. If I recall correctly, he pushed a Cuba player (in WCQ) after an incident that had to do with a goal we scored seconds earlier. It was a debatable red card, much less a suspension from international football that's spanned about two years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackdude Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 His suspension is a bit ridiculous. If I recall correctly, he pushed a Cuba player (in WCQ) after an incident that had to do with a goal we scored seconds earlier. It was a debatable red card, much less a suspension from international football that's spanned about two years. He didn't get a 6 match ban because he pushed the Cuban goalkeeper, Molina. It's because he did something to a FIFA official that he got that amount. A CSA official had to restrain him from what I recall reading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradMack Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 https://twitter.com/occean5/status/604349144472248321 Interesting hashtags there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_Gagne Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 #IMFC?!?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackdude Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Pascal is subtweeting. Everybody can see that? He's always done that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympique_de_Marseille Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 1) Olivier has extended his contract at Odd until 2017. http://www.varden.no/sport/olivier-occean-blir-i-odd-ut-2017-1.1427562 2) Agreed. There has to be at least some diologue between the two. Floro has never seen him in camp. Bring him into a camp and see if he likes his qualities, both physical and mental. If Floro doesn't like his attitude, never call him up again. But due dilligance is required to evaluate his qualities in person in at least one camp, especially given his goal scoring exploits of late. One injury to Larin/ Akindele and our attack really loses some bite. We don't have the depth and Occean could provide that. Also his suspension is FINALLY up. 3 year suspension. wowzers. Just shows how few competitive games Canada gets to play. What do you guys think, now that his long suspension is over? Should we call him back from the other side of the Occean? or should he remain the Odd man out? 3) Does anybody have any info on what Floro thinks of him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king1010 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 3) Does anybody have any info on what Floro thinks of him? Can he play defensive midfield?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzAndSting Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 After not scoring at the Gold Cup you have to bring him back and see what's left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackdude Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Can he play defensive midfield?? Hang your head to shame. It's not like Canada has zero forwards in their line-up right now. I do think that Occéan has something to bring to this team. I fully know that there are some people on here that think badly of Occéan because of his suspension, him dribbling the ball into the net and his calling out of Steven Hart, but strikers are different people and I wonder how he would work with Floro though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympique_de_Marseille Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 him dribbling the ball into the net and his calling out of Steven Hart, but strikers are different people and I wonder how he would work with Floro though. Have you been following the Haitian team in this Gold Cup as well Fred? Imagine what they would think if Jeff Louis played for us! http://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/haiti/article27163066.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackdude Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Have you been following the Haitian team in this Gold Cup as well Fred? Imagine what they would think if Jeff Louis played for us! http://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/haiti/article27163066.html Yes, I've seen that. The FHF press release made me laugh. I talked to contatcts and they've told me that Haiti is undisciplined. I wasn't surprised to see that. Anyways, Occéan wanted that Canada not bring an amateur coach who had so many great years at Edmonton Scottish. (No offense on Scottish, I took them because I believe that they are a great team) Floro needs to talk to Occéan to gauge his interest though.I still think that Larin is too young, and he could be ready in 1 year to be a force in CONCACAF, but if you have a motivated Occéan, I don't see why it would be a bad idea. The guy will be under contract until the end of WCQ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAVIERF Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 big fan of his football, he is vastly experienced and he can hold on the pressure of leading the attacking line , can hold and shield the ball a la MARK VIDUKA he is a missed man, and the few games that ive watched him play for the canadian team, he was really comitted and performed very well,.. dont know why he got suspended for too long like LUIS SUAREZ... since CANADA has not scored a single goal in the last GOLD CUPS without OCCEAN as #9 he is a must for the next roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesW Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Olivier Occéan has six goals in 29 matches for Canada. Most, if not all, coming against minnows (weaker opposition than what was faced in the Gold). Larin already has half as many goals as him in only 9 matches. I don't see Olivier Occéan all of a sudden becoming a goal scoring threat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king1010 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Hang your head to shame. It's not like Canada has zero forwards in their line-up right now. I do think that Occéan has something to bring to this team. I fully know that there are some people on here that think badly of Occéan because of his suspension, him dribbling the ball into the net and his calling out of Steven Hart, but strikers are different people and I wonder how he would work with Floro though. errrr... i was being sarcastic about the defensive mid thing. You know Floro loving the defensive mids? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king1010 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Olivier Occéan has six goals in 29 matches for Canada. Most, if not all, coming against minnows (weaker opposition than what was faced in the Gold). Larin already has half as many goals as him in only 9 matches. I don't see Olivier Occéan all of a sudden becoming a goal scoring threat. I do. We don't have the luxury of thinking he probably wouldn't score. At this point we should do our due dilligance and call him up to see him in camp. Occean did very well last WCQ cycle. His game is much more than just scoring. If we're going to play with one striker he can hold up hte ball and play back to goal setting up our wingers. Half of those caps you mention were 10 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theaub Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 At the very least he's a strong maintainer of possession which is what this team needs. I'd give him a shot in September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmcmurph Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 I'd also like to see him back. I think he could help Larin develop as they play similar in their hold up play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmonte Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Potted two goals so far in Europa League 2nd Round of Qualification action today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king1010 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Its time he gets called up for a look by floro. Despite his off the field issues (which were 3 years ago and for another coach) we cannot ignore a player like this who is scoring regularly at a good level. Not when we have such extreme issues scoring goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCreamMan Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Agreed. Looking at the Europa League draw if they win this they will likely end up drawing a pretty decent sized club. Should be fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAVIERF Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Scored a brace of continental goals today in the europa league vs Keith Fahey's and Samian Duff's Shamrock Rovers away in Dublin. i think he reads this forums and got some motivation from people's recognition , comme ça une petit peu de français pour le bon joeur Olivier. Actually he scored 9 goals for his team's last 17 games , since May 10th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Pride Posted July 17, 2015 Author Share Posted July 17, 2015 I see no reason why occean should not be getting called back into the squad. Probably has chances to be our best striker so based off that it should be no question he gets called back in.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrennanFan Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 If Occean doesn't get a call up its because Julian is in Floros ear keeping him off the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redpunkfiddle Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 If Occean doesn't get a call up its because Julian is in Floros ear keeping him off the team. Dum dum DAHHHH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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