LeoH037 Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 (edited) folk here really need to chill about Arfield, and stop speculating nonsense. Herdman did the right thing by only calling the guys who got us to this point, but clearly is still leaving the door open for Arfield to prove his commitment (he will likely be called up for the next series of away games to show if he's serious). Thankfully Herdman is pragmatic, has an exceptionally high emotional IQ, is not reactive, and knows not to burn bridges with his players (as many here seemingly would), because its going to be a looong campaign and we'll need all the quality we can get. Edited August 27, 2021 by LeoH037 apbsmith, Corazon, JamboAl and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe MacCarthy Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 3 minutes ago, LeoH037 said: folk here really need to chill about Arfield, and stop speculating nonsense Welcome to the Voyageurs Est. 1996 SpecialK, dyslexic nam, LeoH037 and 2 others 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Kent Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Honestly, I wouldn't feel that strongly either way if he was on the roster or not. It sounds like Herdman thinks Arfield will still take part in qualifying down the road. Let's hope Arfield can be in good form and be re-introduced into the team amicably. I trust Herdman for the second part. BearcatSA, Obinna and TOcanadafan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestHamCanadianinOxford Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 (edited) Rangers drawn with Olympic Lyonnais Sparta Praha Brondby In Europa League Group A Edited August 27, 2021 by WestHamCanadianinOxford Obinna and gwsmith63 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 10 hours ago, Kent said: Honestly, I wouldn't feel that strongly either way if he was on the roster or not. It sounds like Herdman thinks Arfield will still take part in qualifying down the road. Let's hope Arfield can be in good form and be re-introduced into the team amicably. I trust Herdman for the second part. Lots of windows in the Ocho, so the potential for absences due to whatever reasons looks high. I think he'll be back later on. WestHamCanadianinOxford, Alex, JamboAl and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trc2014 Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 I’m no expert on PR, but wouldn’t this all be settled by Arfield putting his own brief message out about the subject? He probably just doesn’t care haha. johnyb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 33 minutes ago, trc2014 said: I’m no expert on PR, but wouldn’t this all be settled by Arfield putting his own brief message out about the subject? He probably just doesn’t care haha. Aside from the people taking about it here I don't think anyone cares. Sadly the men's team is still not mainstream news and I'm sure 99%* of Canada is not aware of Arfieldgate. *stats are made up. I have not commissioned ipsos to do an official poll. Sal333, SpecialK and baulderdash77 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ansem Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 For Window #2 Left or right? Yoginess, Obinna, Olympique_de_Marseille and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoginess Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 If we're taking Herdman at his word (and we don't know if it's true or not). Scotty was planning on coming to the Gold Cup before he picked up an injury. If that's the case, I have to imagine he's still interested in accepting a call next window. He's never been this close to a World Cup before. That being said, Herdman made it sound like Jebbison was fully committed to us and he's since been repping England so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 4 hours ago, Yoginess said: If we're taking Herdman at his word (and we don't know if it's true or not). Scotty was planning on coming to the Gold Cup before he picked up an injury. If that's the case, I have to imagine he's still interested in accepting a call next window. He's never been this close to a World Cup before. That being said, Herdman made it sound like Jebbison was fully committed to us and he's since been repping England so... When did he make it sound like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floortom Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 Airfield getting very little time with Rangers this far. Not a surprise that he’s, apparently, much more willing to do the grind of international football. lenny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 1 minute ago, Floortom said: Airfield getting very little time with Rangers this far. Not a surprise that he’s, apparently, much more willing to do the grind of international football. They seem to start him in Europe and rest him in SPL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 1 hour ago, narduch said: They seem to start him in Europe and rest him in SPL. Fine by me. If he's gonna be rested let it be against the small SPL clubs and let most of his minutes be against bigger and stronger clubs. narduch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinozotti Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 2 hours ago, Floortom said: Airfield getting very little time with Rangers this far. Not a surprise that he’s, apparently, much more willing to do the grind of international football. Rest assured we needed airfield out there in the previous window in WCQ narduch, Club Linesman, grigorio and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Club Linesman Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 Like him or not, at the time being he is one of our most talented box to box midfielders. I am not going to be distraught if he doesn’t come next window as we have solid talent and depth, I will be happier if he is part of the squad. grigorio, Sal333, costarg and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvroArrow Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 Maybe Arfield prefers playing for Canada when we head to "tropical" countries. Have a little vacation while playing some soccer. Nashville and Toronto? No thanks. Mexico and Jamaica? Get me on that plane. Olympique_de_Marseille and h coach 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 22 minutes ago, Club Linesman said: Like him or not, at the time being he is one of our most talented box to box midfielders. I am not going to be distraught if he doesn’t come next window as we have solid talent and depth, I will be happier if he is part of the squad. Honestly I wonder how long this will be the case (that he is a superior choice). With Rangers really managing his minutes, with him getting older, and with our other mids really showcasing their skills for Canada, I do wonder how much of an upgrade he still is - or will be this time next year when we could potentially be preparing for Qatar. I suspect it is a byproduct of not seeing him play for us in a while but his absence doesn’t fill me with dread at this point. El Hombre, Northvansteve, Joe MacCarthy and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shway Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 His playing time might be something to closely watch. Tbh I want him in the squad, but I don’t care if he’s not. I like the guys we have in the middle, and I have said if we have a do-or-die match - he’s not starting for me. We aren’t in 2018 anymore. Obinna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecialK Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 (edited) Just look what he did to Americans when we beat them. He was the best player out there. If he is in the same form, he’s an upgraded Osorio. Edited September 11, 2021 by SpecialK Club Linesman, Ruffian and grigorio 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 3 hours ago, Floortom said: Airfield getting very little time with Rangers this far. Not a surprise that he’s, apparently, much more willing to do the grind of international football. Maybe he told Gerrard that he doesn't want to play against the SPL minnows. lenny, Sal333, narduch and 11 others 6 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 1 hour ago, SpecialK said: Just look what he did to Americans when we beat them. He was the best player out there. If he is in the same form, he’s an upgraded Osorio. Keep in mind, that was 2 years ago. At some point he stops being an upgrade. I don’t know if we have reached that point yet, but it is coming. johnyb, SpecialK, Shway and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecialK Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 Just now, dyslexic nam said: Keep in mind, that was 2 years ago. At some point he stops being an upgrade. I don’t know if we have reached that point yet, but it is coming. Osorio hasn’t gotten better at all though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Club Linesman Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 (edited) 9 hours ago, dyslexic nam said: Keep in mind, that was 2 years ago. At some point he stops being an upgrade. I don’t know if we have reached that point yet, but it is coming. For sure. And it may be a quick descent which is why I was speaking in the present. And for that matter if he is not playing in Europe and getting solid results and performances than his yime may not last past next window. But if his decline is closer to Atiba’s then I am happy with him being part of the squad. Edited September 12, 2021 by Club Linesman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinceA Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 5 hours ago, SpecialK said: Osorio hasn’t gotten better at all though. Oso is at his prime which is one of the better midfielders in MLS and a unique option for Canada which is great. SpecialK, Sal333, Approve My Account Pls and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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