Lord Bob Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 On the one hand Marc dos Santos, being a frenchist, hates Canada by definition. But on the other hand Ottawa did play their Canadians and most of them were shit, so at least he has grounds for his statement. Even my favourite, Phil Davies, didn't deliver the goods consistently enough. They've kept the one Canadian I absolutely would have kept, Haworth. EDIT: I'd give a lot of thought to keeping Trafford too; they aren't all writeoffs. But in general? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackdude Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 I think dos Santos is more of a Lusitanian than a Frenchist, but what do I know? I know that Ottawa doesnt like that the CSA doesn't call up their players with the national team from conversations that I've had with an Ottawa based journalist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fussball_eh Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 On the one hand Marc dos Santos, being a frenchist, hates Canada by definition. But on the other hand Ottawa did play their Canadians and most of them were shit, so at least he has grounds for his statement. Even my favourite, Phil Davies, didn't deliver the goods consistently enough. They've kept the one Canadian I absolutely would have kept, Haworth. EDIT: I'd give a lot of thought to keeping Trafford too; they aren't all writeoffs. But in general? Dos Santos loves Canada and it is no secret that he would love to be involved in the Canadian national team program at some stage in his career. There were quite a few good performances by Canadians this year. I have a feeling Ben, that you didn't have a NASL Live subscription, because it doesn't sound like you watched any of the games. If I am wrong, I apologize in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Bob Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 I have a feeling Ben, that you didn't have a NASL Live subscription, because it doesn't sound like you watched any of the games. If I am wrong, I apologize in advance.Apology accepted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fussball_eh Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Apology accepted. Only, if you show proof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soccerpro Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Dos Santos loves Canada and it is no secret that he would love to be involved in the Canadian national team program at some stage in his career. There were quite a few good performances by Canadians this year. I have a feeling Ben, that you didn't have a NASL Live subscription, because it doesn't sound like you watched any of the games. If I am wrong, I apologize in advance. When I saw the Fury play in Edmonton I watched Hanson Boakai make Drew Beckie look like Rob Friend as a wingback, over and over again. Beckie looked so overmatched, I *almost* felt sorry for him, and then I didn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackdude Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Fussball_eh, name the Canadian players you felt had a good performance to be a part of Ottawa this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fussball_eh Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Fussball_eh, name the Canadian players you felt had a good performance to be a part of Ottawa this year. Davies was a non-expectantly versatile player, that surprised everybody. Trafford and Beckie was the best centre-back pairing. Not without their flaws, but I wouldn't go as far as calling them "shit". Carl Haworth showed how much potential he has and Eustiquio, although young and inexperienced, showed that he can step up and play an important role in the defensive midfield. Those are the positives players. I will agree, that there were some Canadians that disappointed. Andres Fresenga comes to mind... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironcub14 Posted January 12, 2015 Author Share Posted January 12, 2015 I meant what league the Fury's academy would play. To be more specific, the U19 senior academy side is playing in the PLSQ first division, and the U17 junior academy side is playing in a new PLSQ second division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironcub14 Posted January 12, 2015 Author Share Posted January 12, 2015 When I saw the Fury play in Edmonton I watched Hanson Boakai make Drew Beckie look like Rob Friend as a wingback, over and over again. Beckie looked so overmatched, I *almost* felt sorry for him, and then I didn't. I could have sworn it was Jarun that Boakai made look bad that game, and it was one of the basis of my argument last season on why Jarun should be playing LCB instead of RCB, as the RCB often faces the quicker left wingers that like to cut inside for the shot, which Jarun isn't equipped to deal with at all. But wasn't that the game that had the problem with the stream or something? I thought Beckie had the most solid season among the Fury Canadians, he really only had one or two weak games all season, I was really impressed by him most season. Haworth tried hard and had great hustle, but like somebody said upthread, his end product was missing. I wasn't high on Trafford at all, he is just too weak in the aerial duels for a NASL CB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironcub14 Posted January 12, 2015 Author Share Posted January 12, 2015 Since nobody posted this yet, Ubi, Beckie and DeBellis returning, Bush off to CIS.http://www.ottawafuryfc.com/news/detail/uuid/12nqxo3t3uf5q1wlz5kexctncw/ubiparipovic-beckie-and-debellis-set-to-return-in-2015#.VLQ7vMkhAUY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David C. Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 I thought Beckie had the most solid season among the Fury Canadians, he really only had one or two weak games all season, I was really impressed by him most season. Haworth tried hard and had great hustle, but like somebody said upthread, his end product was missing. I wasn't high on Trafford at all, he is just too weak in the aerial duels for a NASL CB. Hey ironcub14: Going into last season, I expected Phil Davies to be one of the top Fury players (apparently pretty technically capable). However, from what I've read during the season, he was average-at-best and used as a fill-in player (more than a core starter). Do you have any thoughts about him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironcub14 Posted January 14, 2015 Author Share Posted January 14, 2015 Fury FC signs LB Mike Randolph, formerly of Atlanta http://www.ottawafuryfc.com/news/detail/uuid/1pegrdg0qkn4x1jvckzt8anghg/fury-fc-add-experienced-left-back-mike-randolph#.VLapPMkhAUY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironcub14 Posted January 14, 2015 Author Share Posted January 14, 2015 Hey ironcub14: Going into last season, I expected Phil Davies to be one of the top Fury players (apparently pretty technically capable). However, from what I've read during the season, he was average-at-best and used as a fill-in player (more than a core starter). Do you have any thoughts about him? For sure, I'm sure other guys like fussball_eh could also tell you what they thought about his play as well. I thought he was one of the best technical guys on the team, and he was definitely the best crosser on the team, in both open play and from set pieces. I didn't follow him much before the 2014 season, perhaps others here know how he was like at Vancouver and Richmond, but as a RW in our 4-3-3, his crossing was great and he could hold on to the ball well, but he couldn't beat his defender 1v1 often. As a fill-in RB when we had a injury situation with our fullbacks, he was hustling but sometimes caught out of position. I thought that he naturally might be better as a RM in a 4-4-2 or even as a LW or a CM in the 4-3-3. It was hard to take advantage of his crossing when he wasn't fast enough to beat his defenders. Maybe Heinemann should have done a better job of getting on the end of his crosses. Davies definitely did start fewer games in the 2nd half of the season. I think he was in the top 2 or 3 in assists in the 1st half of the season, though. In a 4-3-3, which is Dos Santos's favoured formation, where would you put a player whose main asset is crossing and technique but not pacey? Maybe LW, to cut in and cross, but I think you need a dynamic guy who's willing to get in the box in addition to all that at LW, so I'm not sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironcub14 Posted January 14, 2015 Author Share Posted January 14, 2015 Davies was kinda like the Man U Beckham for the Fury, with the crossing from the right flank and the lack of pace. And hey, Beckham had to play CM when he went to Real, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David C. Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Awesome! Thanks ironcub14. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironcub14 Posted January 14, 2015 Author Share Posted January 14, 2015 Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackdude Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Expect Davies to be confirmed as a member of the team this week (Sinisa Sindik) https://twitter.com/SinisaSindik/status/556153835824377856 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mianjo Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Oliver and Davies confirmed http://www.ottawafuryfc.com/news/detail/uuid/1lc3ht7h665lrzusk51z8vl8t/fury-fc-re-sign-young-talents-oliver-and-davies As of today, January 19, 2015 Fury FC have the following 15 players under contract: Goalkeeper (2): Romuald Peiser, Marcel DeBellis Defenders (4): Omar Jarun, Mason Trafford, Drew Beckie, Mike Randolph Midfielders (5): Richie Ryan, Nicki Paterson, Mauro Eustaquio, Sinisa Ubiparipovic, Philippe Davies Forwards (4): Tom Heinemann, Paulo Junior, Carl Haworth, Oliver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironcub14 Posted January 19, 2015 Author Share Posted January 19, 2015 Scarves Up features from NASL for the 2 Ottawa SGs! (sorry Fury Ultras lol) Bytown Boys: http://www.nasl.com/article/uuid/1h62hhnj1ftg11pspxqvle0hx8/scarves-up-bytown-boys#.VL0hJHvG_Gw Stony Monday Riot: http://www.nasl.com/article/uuid/uxcqfzvy25d61nc7cs4k8b4xb/scarves-up-stony-monday-riot#.VL1Ls3vG_Gx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironcub14 Posted January 19, 2015 Author Share Posted January 19, 2015 Oliver and Davies confirmed http://www.ottawafuryfc.com/news/detail/uuid/1lc3ht7h665lrzusk51z8vl8t/fury-fc-re-sign-young-talents-oliver-and-davies As of today, January 19, 2015 Fury FC have the following 15 players under contract: Goalkeeper (2): Romuald Peiser, Marcel DeBellis Defenders (4): Omar Jarun, Mason Trafford, Drew Beckie, Mike Randolph Midfielders (5): Richie Ryan, Nicki Paterson, Mauro Eustaquio, Sinisa Ubiparipovic, Philippe Davies Forwards (4): Tom Heinemann, Paulo Junior, Carl Haworth, Oliver Great to get Oliver re-signed, I did think he might get snatched up by another club. I know they put Davies as a mid, but he's been playing RW mostly for us, so we technically have 5 forwards and 4 mids atm. There's a few more players that seem to be undergoing negotiations, and we need some more fullbacks, mids, and a CF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protega Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Fury Academy will play in the Quebec Premier League. They haven't said where their games will be. Does anyone know whether the U19 and U17 teams have been playing any friendlies and if so, how the teams look? And what about those youth programs - I haven't heard much after the original announcement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironcub14 Posted January 21, 2015 Author Share Posted January 21, 2015 Does anyone know whether the U19 and U17 teams have been playing any friendlies and if so, how the teams look? And what about those youth programs - I haven't heard much after the original announcement. Not sure, I would guess they're going to school and training as usual? There hasn't been any announcements since the original, right? The one guy who is planning to cover the Academy sides closely and report on them is Stu, at @FuryFanatic, give him a follow. I think he's stuart.mac here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackdude Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I know that Ottawa has played PLSQ teams three times. It was about 50% academy players and 50% First team players. (By first team, I don't mean starters, but players who were on the team) I know that they've lost to Longueuil and that they've beaten L'Assomption-Lanaudière. I can't remember what they did against Mont-Royal Outremont though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironcub14 Posted January 22, 2015 Author Share Posted January 22, 2015 I know that Ottawa has played PLSQ teams three times. It was about 50% academy players and 50% First team players. (By first team, I don't mean starters, but players who were on the team) I know that they've lost to Longueuil and that they've beaten L'Assomption-Lanaudière. I can't remember what they did against Mont-Royal Outremont though. This was last August/September, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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