Olympique_de_Marseille Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 2 minutes ago, Joe MacCarthy said: If this happens can anyone see them playing against Mexico. Floro's experimenting should be over by now and he should be playing those he is familiar with and who are familiar to each other, unless Arfield is a quantum leap over what Floro already has. Arfield is good enough that he will be at least a sub (if maybe not a starter during the first game because he's new). If he's a sub in Vancouver I would bet that he would be a starter in Mexico. Vitória, well, if he's at Poutine then Floro will have had more time to judge him. Doesn't seem to be in Benfica's plans so they might let him go to the camp. Increase his loan value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackdude Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Just now, El Hombre said: If true, that will be a sad day. What's next? FIFA changes the rules so Jonathan de Guzman plays for Canada? (ducks) BuzzAndSting and Obinna 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theaub Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Hargreaves as Special Ambassador to the CSA? A_Gagne 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One American Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 I would say Arfield is a PL-caliber player. How many of those are sitting on the Canadian bench? Califax 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shermanator Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 (edited) Arfield is a good get for this team. Looking forward to seeing what he can do. But fuck Vitoria. The weasel. Edited January 3, 2016 by shermanator Soccerpro, A_Gagne, Califax and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floortom Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 It would be insane if Arfield was on the bench - I really don't care how little chemistry he has with the rest of the team. He's so much better than most of the squad it makes no sense to not have him on the pitch jpg75, maccaliam, Alex and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 45 minutes ago, El Hombre said: If true, that will be a sad day. i'm sure you are jumping for joy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 I'm gonna wait until I celebrate, but this is certainly promising news about Arfield. It is really hard to see Ricketts dropping to the bench though, even if that's what we'd all opt for if we managed this team. However, it's even more difficult a Canadian starting 11 without him, if he's indeed available. I'm sure Floro will find a spot for him, but where? I think we need to brace ourselves to see him play centrally - he has played here before lets keep in mind. On the other hand though, there is a lot of responsibility in there, and Will Johnson and de Guzman are very important players for us. Really hard to say, but I think we might actually get our wish and see Ricketts drop to the bench. Obviously no disrespect to the man; he can play an important role as an energy sub against tired legs. You can't teach pace like that. As for Vitoria, I can't say I am over the moon or anything, given his story and all. I must say though, from a pure football POV he certainly makes us deeper in central defence. An important thing about Vitoria is that he doesn't have a lot pace. Him and Edgar would be the ideal pairing if it wasn't for this. Both are excellent communicators, strong and physical and great in the air, plus Vitoria is a left foot and Edgar a right foot. Northvansteve and yomurphy1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 I would definitely start Arfield over Ricketts but Floro on the other hand might think it is a 50/50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baulderdash77 Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Arfield would definitely be the first choice RW for this team. There's no doubt he and Hoilett are the most dynamic wingers in our player pool. With Arfield and Hoilett starting we have the winger depth and quality to make the Hex with Akindele and Ricketts as subs. king1010, Keegan and MtlMario 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegan Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 The only glaring hole for us is Ricketts at the moment, he's not horrible but not starter quality for a Hex squad. With Arfield and Hoilett on the wings we are looking good.. Akindele, Ricketts and Petrasso as depth isn't bad at all. MtlMario 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king1010 Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 29 minutes ago, Keegan said: The only glaring hole for us is Ricketts at the moment, he's not horrible but not starter quality for a Hex squad. With Arfield and Hoilett on the wings we are looking good.. Akindele, Ricketts and Petrasso as depth isn't bad at all. I think rightback would be our last glaring hole. Shway, Keegan and canucklefan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffian Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 6 minutes ago, king1010 said: I think rightback would be our last glaring hole. Why hasn't Floro tried Ricketts at right back. He has played in that position a lot lately. Shway 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kusch to the Corner Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 13 hours ago, shermanator said: Arfield is a good get for this team. Looking forward to seeing what he can do. But fuck Vitoria. The weasel. I am sort of OK with Vitoria joining the team. We've all done stupid things when we were younger. However I do think he should make an apology or provide an explanation as to why he did what he did Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theaub Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 What explanation is needed? He played in a major international tournament in his home country for another country and now has finally come crawling back because we seem to have a decent shot at the hex and he's now just a whipping boy for a crap MLS team. He is literally the poster boy for the 'maintain a sense of respectability' talk that comes up here every now or then about our player pool. A_Gagne, Califax, jonovision and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youllneverwalkalone Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Sounds like Vitoria is still quite a dick in his mid-20s, walking out of a team meeting at the end of his Philly season. Seems like an unnecessary cancer. El Hombre, nolando, Califax and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fullback Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 I wonder if Vitoria has seen the resurgence to Hoilett's career after playing for us and is hoping for something similar. Because he was a very good CB for Estoril before moving to Benfica and if he could return to that level he would be quite the get for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kusch to the Corner Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 2 hours ago, theaub said: What explanation is needed? He played in a major international tournament in his home country for another country and now has finally come crawling back because we seem to have a decent shot at the hex and he's now just a whipping boy for a crap MLS team. He is literally the poster boy for the 'maintain a sense of respectability' talk that comes up here every now or then about our player pool. Ok agreed. I don't want an explanation, just an apology. Califax 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footscray Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Awesome to see them land Arfield if true.... would rather Vittoria never got to wear the red and white, both for past actions and his reputation as a bit of a dressing room cancer. But who knows, maybe he'll come good given the chance. Worst case scenario is you bring him in for one camp against the USMNT and drop him if he gives any attitude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 (edited) 6 hours ago, youllneverwalkalone said: Sounds like Vitoria is still quite a dick in his mid-20s, walking out of a team meeting at the end of his Philly season. Seems like an unnecessary cancer. I don't have a problem with him because he represented Portugal (in Canada) at the U-20 level. It was unfortunate for us at the time, but he was eligible and he went for it. I'm not going to condemn him for his choice when I personally don't know him and can't speak for his motivations. We lose players because of the FIFA rules and we gain players because of the FIFA rules - celebrating some while ostracizing others based on whether or not we benefit is not something I am into. Now, what I do have a problem with is his alleged attitude problem. Walking out of a team meeting suggests a lack of character. If he made a choice that didn't suit us in the past (Portugal youth cap), that's one thing, but this reputation as a "locker room cancer" is totally different and quite frankly, much more important and relevant. Edited January 3, 2016 by Obinna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 1 hour ago, Footscray said: Worst case scenario is you bring him in for one camp against the USMNT and drop him if he gives any attitude. Exactly. Nothing ventured nothing gained. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floortom Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 People expecting an apology from Vitoria are hilarious Shway, Brethers8 and Obinna 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympique_de_Marseille Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 17 minutes ago, Floortom said: People expecting an apology from Vitoria are hilarious I'm not expecting one but it would be very nice if he did or at least made some kind of statement that included some remorse. It would go a long way; likely further than he thinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 1 hour ago, Olympique_de_Marseille said: I'm not expecting one but it would be very nice if he did or at least made some kind of statement that included some remorse. It would go a long way; likely further than he thinks. Some remorse? What is he supposed to be remorseful for? For playing for another youth team that's not Canada? Even if he did feel remorse (which I would bet he doesn't), that would be for himself and not for anyone else. Sometimes I think we forget that Vitoria doesn't owe anyone an apology for playing for another youth team, even if it was in his hometown. We don't own him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1zzurri Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Wow, what a time to be alive!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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