shamrock Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 1 hour ago, Obinna said: It's actually a good team, we have. I mean, Arfield would probably get into the USA squad with regularity. Several years in the Prem and now scoring 10 goals on the season at Rangers. Like, Timothy Weah is on loan there, at Celtic. It's only been since January, and he doesn't have half the goals Arfield has, and he's an out and out attacker. Meanwhile, David is a legit young talent. Scoring in Belgium regularly at the age of 19. That's a pretty big deal for any player, let alone one from Concacaf. I wouldn't call it an exaggeration to say he's a top 5 prospect in Concacaf, and he's our player. Then, Davies is a scale on top of that. Now that he's gone to Europa and actually played a little bit at Bayern, he's getting even more attention in the soccer world. And it's not an exaggeration to say he's a top 10 prospect in the world. He would walk into any team in our region. And Cavallini, you can't forget about his contributions in Mexico. A lot of people are taking notice now. Matt Doyle brought him up recently, giving him props for all the goals in Liga MX. That's a league the Americans respect. They would love to have a striker scoring regularly for them at that level right now. Hoilett is also a respectable player. Playing in the Premier League (once again) and even scoring 3 goals. Again, I don't think an American has done that this season, right? I honestly can't wait until we play the Americans. I think American fans are going to be taken by surprise. They will still largely ignore us until we put a good run together, but on paper this team should be very difficult for both the US and Mexico. Davies alone would be a challenge for both, let alone David and Hoilett also causing issues, Arfield making life difficult in the midfield, and Cavallini making himself a presence in the box. At the very least we should prove to be as annoying to them as Costa Rica for the next few years. I completely agree, except we don't have the same talent in defense. Against better teams, this will cost us. Obinna, Dominic94, A_Gagne and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertuzzi44 Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 They also play way more often and against better competition Blackjack15 and A_Gagne 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 (edited) 23 minutes ago, Bertuzzi44 said: They also play way more often and against better competition Nations League will level that out a bit, much to the annoyance of Americans everywhere. Segments of their fanbase don't want Nations League and would rather play friendlies against South American or European teams. Edited April 8, 2019 by Obinna Shway and A_Gagne 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_Gagne Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 (edited) 9 hours ago, Obinna said: Nations League will level that out a bit, much to the annoyance of Americans everywhere. Segments of their fanbase don't want Nations League and would rather play friendlies against South American or European teams. Totally agree. Nations league probably benefits us more than anyone else in CONCACAF. IMO 10 hours ago, shamrock said: I completely agree, except we don't have the same talent in defense. Against better teams, this will cost us. This! Glad this group seems capable (on paper) of bagging some goals, but there’s no single player on our defense that I would describe as “solid”, and that’s a problem. Sure there’s some potential but not a single player that consistently owns a starting spot at decent enough level. Edited April 8, 2019 by A_Gagne apbsmith and johnyb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C2SKI Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 3 hours ago, A_Gagne said: Glad this group seems capable (on paper) of bagging some goals, but no single play on our defense that I would describe as “solid”, and that’s a problem. Sure there’s some potential but not a single player that consistently owns a starting spot at decent enough level History aside, Doneil Henry has played every minute for Vancouver this season, and he's been one of their better players. Ivan, Pottsy3, Obinna and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apbsmith Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 7 hours ago, shamrock said: I completely agree, except we don't have the same talent in defense. Against better teams, this will cost us. Completely agree with this also, hopefully it sorts itself out within the next 24 months. A solidified back 4 is our weakest link at the moment. We honestly are so blessed to have Borjan, praying he stays healthy. He was Man of the Match in the champions league games where he held Both Napoli and Liverpool scoreless. Also led Champions league group stage in saves. He can only do so much, but it is a great luxury for us. Between Arfield and Borjan, those are my 2 armband choices for the next cycle. Obinna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shway Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 46 minutes ago, C2SKI said: History aside, Doneil Henry has played every minute for Vancouver this season, and he's been one of their better players. Doesnt say much when you're team is shit tho lol Moldy9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ansem Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, apbsmith said: Completely agree with this also, hopefully it sorts itself out within the next 24 months. A solidified back 4 is our weakest link at the moment. We honestly are so blessed to have Borjan, praying he stays healthy. He was Man of the Match in the champions league games where he held Both Napoli and Liverpool scoreless. Also led Champions league group stage in saves. He can only do so much, but it is a great luxury for us. Between Arfield and Borjan, those are my 2 armband choices for the next cycle. Still time to bag both Ferreira and Tomori by fall. Our CB duo would be in the right chair 1-Tomori-Ferreira 2-James-Henry 3-Cornelius-Edgar 4-Vitoria-Jakovic Edited April 8, 2019 by Ansem apbsmith and SpecialK 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 Hope I'm wrong but I think Ferreira is done. He lasted 30 minutes on the pitch after a year away, then destroyed the knee again and is out another year. Again, I hope I am wrong, he would be a great addition. Obinna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Hombre Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 1 hour ago, Ansem said: Still time to bag both Ferreira and Tomori by fall. Our CB duo would be in the right chair 1-Tomori-Ferreira I think you might be sacrificing a little bit of speed with that pairing. On a plastic pitch Ferreira's wheelchair might move a little bit better than on natural grass, but I'm sure it would really hamper him against speedy central American attackers. BuzzAndSting, apbsmith, Olympique_de_Marseille and 2 others 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_Gagne Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 2 hours ago, Jahinho Guerro said: Doesnt say much when you're team is shit tho lol +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corazon Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 (edited) 22 minutes ago, El Hombre said: I think you might be sacrificing a little bit of speed with that pairing. On a plastic pitch Ferreira's wheelchair might move a little bit better than on natural grass, but I'm sure it would really hamper him against speedy central American attackers. The only sacrifice for speed would be from Ferriera as Tomori has more pace than the rest of our center back player pool altogether and more than most of our current team. Ferreira if healthy would add a level of skill that our current set of center backs do not have. That is only assuming he ever gets out of that wheelchair again. Edited April 8, 2019 by Corazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 There is a small rumor of interest from Southampton, I can't see him being sold unless it is a really good offer (Can't imagine he wants to leave either) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 Arfield should probably stay put. Blackjack15 and apbsmith 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison44 Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 On 4/7/2019 at 12:52 PM, Kadenge said: I think its safe to say that Scotty would have got the call for Scotland if he had not committed to us....well he's ours now! Hope he is fit for the Gold Cup. He has only played one game during Herdman's term Dont worry, no one has played many games under Herdman, he'll be able to catch up quickly. mpg_29 and Red and White 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCM Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 On 4/10/2019 at 10:56 PM, Obinna said: Arfield should probably stay put. Agree, but $$ talks and Southampton would offer a big pay raise. He could be the "player to be named later" in the Steven Davis loan to Rangers . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ansem Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 dyslexic nam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestHamCanadianinOxford Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 Arfield's Rangers get Porto, Young Boys, and Feyenoord in Europa League Group G Tough group. Addona 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 46 minutes ago, WestHamCanadianinOxford said: Arfield's Rangers get Porto, Young Boys, and Feyenoord in Europa League Group G Tough group. Yikes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 I think its a pretty good draw, same was said last year when drawn with Rapid, Villareal, and Spartak. Arfield needs a good rest though, he was pretty poor yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestHamCanadianinOxford Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 2 minutes ago, jordan said: I think its a pretty good draw, same was said last year when drawn with Rapid, Villareal, and Spartak. Arfield needs a good rest though, he was pretty poor yesterday. It was always going to be tough if you are in the last pot but I think there where a few other groups that there is a better chance to get out of, this time round. B, C, I, L? But all the best wishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boominbooty Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 Some very negative reviews of his recent play for Rangers. Comments re. His needing to decide between rangers and Canada because he can’t do both: https://www.google.ca/amp/s/amp.hitc.com/en-gb/2019/11/24/rangers-fans-react-to-scott-arfields-latest-performance/ https://www.google.ca/amp/s/www.rangersnews.uk/news/rangers-fans-criticise-scott-arfield-for-poor-hamilton-showing/amp/ N1ckbr0wn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 (edited) This doesn't surprise me. Arfield has definitely had less goal involvements than last season. For Canada he is still very useful, but I am not sure he is a sure starter. I suspect it will be the same with Rangers from now until however long he is at the club. Perhaps he is not helped by playing out wide at this stage of his career. I noticed he has been used in a front 3 a lot this year, whereas last year he was a CAM mostly. He's played over 450 club games, so he's not a spring chicken anymore. Edited November 25, 2019 by Obinna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympique_de_Marseille Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 It seems that he doesn't tend to play a full game at club level. Either he gets subbed in at the 60th/70th or starts the game and gets subbed out early. They'll continue to manage his minutes correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboAl Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 Let the "Arfield to CPL" (or Toronto FC) threads start... SpecialK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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