Snowcrash Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 I think the couple of sitters that he missed are more telling than the two he got, even the first one which was a cracker of a finish. It's a small sample size but it's like the Kingsley Coman school of finishing. You make highlight reel plays and goals but you miss absolute sitters. Shway, El Hombre, Colliedor and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floortom Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 1 minute ago, Snowcrash said: I think the couple of sitters that he missed are more telling than the two he got, even the first one which was a cracker of a finish. It's a small sample size but it's like the Kingsley Coman school of finishing. You make highlight reel plays and goals but you miss absolute sitters. It’s a huge exaggeration to term those two “sitters” especially the first one. The second one he should have scored on - he beat the keeper but didn’t connect enough with ball. But the first one was not a “sitter” in any way. toontownman and Gian-Luca 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 Unlucky not to get the hat-trick. Great Goalkeeping to deny TFC the win at the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gator Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 If he was committed to Canada this performance would have been exciting for me, instead it's just another Canadian who plays for another country having a good match, no excitement there! Bison44, Shway, Nate3322 and 10 others 10 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeoH037 Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 If he commits to Canada, great, he's clearly behind all of Larin, Cavallini, and David, but it wouldn't hurt to have another option. He's a strong and big guy, and could easily play in a 2 man attack. As a TFC fan though, I'm glad someone other than Jozy can start finding the net. Obinna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeoH037 Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 7 hours ago, Snowcrash said: I think the couple of sitters that he missed are more telling than the two he got, even the first one which was a cracker of a finish. It's a small sample size but it's like the Kingsley Coman school of finishing. You make highlight reel plays and goals but you miss absolute sitters. I know you understandably hold a grudge cause he hasn't committed to Canada, but you're really reaching to negate any positives he had today and it just comes off as petty. The fact is he had a very good performance given his age, and has tons left to grow. Ruffian, Free kick, PopePouri and 3 others 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison44 Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 4 minutes ago, LeoH037 said: If he commits to Canada, great, he's clearly behind all of Larin, Cavallini, and David, but it wouldn't hurt to have another option. He's a strong and big guy, and could easily play in a 2 man attack. As a TFC fan though, I'm glad someone other than Jozy can start finding the net. Poz led the team in scoring last year if I remember correctly, Osorio and Deleon kicked in, hamilton was great, 4 goals in 600min...whoops Vanney ran him out of town. I was hoping Piatti would pick up some of that slack, bag 5-10 goals like Vasquez used to. Kudos to Akinola, it'll be hard for Vanney to bury him on the bench in favor of Mullins after a few games like that. As my Dad always says, you got to make hay while the sun is shining. Jozy will eventually be back and minutes will be hard to come by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 If Akinola can find a way to score 10-12 goals a year he wouldn’t be far off Cavallini I don’t think. Puebla wasn’t great and Vancouver hasn’t done much to make him successful(Small sample size but pushed him to the corners very early). Though I’d love to see Peruzza get a shot. Formation wise, not many may get a chance anyway over the next 5-7 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beaver 2.0 Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 1 hour ago, jordan said: If Akinola can find a way to score 10-12 goals a year he wouldn’t be far of Cavallini I don’t think. Puebla wasn’t great and Vancouver hasn’t done much to make him successful(Small sample size but pushed him to the corners very early). Though I’d love to see Peruzza get a shot. Formation wise, not many may get a chance anyway over the next 5-7 years Seriously? It is far too early to be dismissing Cava's run with the Caps! He's played two professional games, that's all. El Hombre 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 14 minutes ago, The Beaver 2.0 said: Seriously? It is far too early to be dismissing Cava's run with the Caps! He's played two professional games, that's all. Yeah well I watched a lot of Puebla over his time there, the slide started well before going to the caps Edit : also my comparison is based on Ayo scoring more goals then he ever has, I’m not saying they are close, I’m saying 10-12 goals could make them close Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 On 7/3/2020 at 12:09 PM, hodgkiss said: Where's Findlay and Bunbury these days? Ethan Findlay was never eligible for Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortdutchcanuck Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 Clearly he monitors this site and took some motivation out of the dismissiveness of some of the earlier posts. Seriously though, injuries happen, strikers go in and out of form, and David is better as a AM or secondary withdrawn forward. 2 out and out target forwards (Cava and Larin) is not enough depth to be dismissive of any prospect. I don't love Akinola but he has some interesting qualities for a kid of his physical strength. Bison44, toontownman and An Observer 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shway Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 42 minutes ago, Shortdutchcanuck said: Clearly he monitors this site and took some motivation out of the dismissiveness of some of the earlier posts. Seriously though, injuries happen, strikers go in and out of form, and David is better as a AM or secondary withdrawn forward. 2 out and out target forwards (Cava and Larin) is not enough depth to be dismissive of any prospect. I don't love Akinola but he has some interesting qualities for a kid of his physical strength. Theo Bair is a striker before he is a winger! For me even if Ayo committed tomorrow, he’s still behind Theo. Liam hasn’t quite figured out if he’s a winger or a striker, and Terran Campbell is another guy to keep an eye on. All this to say, he did have a good game that could’ve been great if he put 2 of the 3 chances he missed. However I’m not digressing from what I’ve said a few days ago. It’s still early. gator, Northvansteve, toontownman and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 (edited) He is far from a lock in either national pool. Still likely has better options with Canada. Certainly wouldnt snub him if he saw sense and switched back home It is nice not to be that bothered either way for once! Edit: agree he is behind Bair, competing with Brym if he gets games. Dependent on the next year or so attardo, Campbell and ongaro could figure. Ricketts, David, Cavs, Larin, Akindele, maybe even AJH all ahead of him too. Edited July 14, 2020 by toontownman Shway, Ivan and red card 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shway Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 ....Ricketts, sigh. It’s crazy when you look at our pool, and when his name pops up you have to remember he’s our active top goal scorer and 4th all-time. but naw Ayo would be ahead for me, he has no touch or simple hold up play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison44 Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 Has he EVER said he was interested in repping canada?? Throw me a bone, at least tell me he did sometime so we arent knashing our teeth over a guy that might as well be capped for USA cause he doesnt seem to have any inclination towards us. jonovision 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeoH037 Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 35 minutes ago, toontownman said: He is far from a lock in either national pool. Still likely has better options with Canada. Certainly wouldnt snub him if he saw sense and switched back home It is nice not to be that bothered either way for once! Edit: agree he is behind Bair, competing with Brym if he gets games. Dependent on the next year or so attardo, Campbell and ongaro could figure. Ricketts, David, Cavs, Larin, Akindele, maybe even AJH all ahead of him too. err... the only players better are David, Larin, and Cavalini.. I'm sorry, but guys like AKindele, RIcketts, and AJH are left in the dust. Ayo is clearly a step up in quality from them. red card and Obinna 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonovision Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 25 minutes ago, Shway said: ....Ricketts, sigh. It’s crazy when you look at our pool, and when his name pops up you have to remember he’s our active top goal scorer and 4th all-time. but naw Ayo would be ahead for me, he has no touch or simple hold up play. There's something to be said for showing up for one's national team and performing when called upon. You won't find me throwing any shade at Ricketts. Ruffian, El Hombre, red card and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrennanFan Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 1 minute ago, LeoH037 said: err... the only players better are David, Larin, and Cavalini.. I'm sorry, but guys like AKindele, RIcketts, and AJH are left in the dust. Ayo is clearly a step up in quality from them. "Clearly". LOL. It's one decent game. Let's see him string together some good performances and then maybe he can be compared to those players. sebdeserio, canucklefan, Kent and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shway Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 23 minutes ago, jonovision said: There's something to be said for showing up for one's national team and performing when called upon. You won't find me throwing any shade at Ricketts. I get it. Trust me I do. I also do hope we are past the days of that being a feel good statement. Free kick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colliedor Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 (edited) 5 hours ago, BrennanFan said: "Clearly". LOL. It's one decent game. Let's see him string together some good performances and then maybe he can be compared to those players. It's crazy. Ayo and Jordan Hamilton had these kind of games with tfc in the past. They'll get a goal, everybody gets excited, and than they do fuck all for the next 5 games that reminds you that they desperately need to improve on certain things before getting hyped. He needs to show consistency, which he hasn't in the past. Than you could start making an argument for him. In the end of the day, this still felt like a "friendly" match. These players haven't played in months and when they finally do, it's early in the morning in a hot summer day. Not a normal situation to judge by any means imo. Edited July 14, 2020 by Colliedor CANMNT_SUPERFAN, CanadaFan123, toontownman and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
costarg Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 9 hours ago, LeoH037 said: err... the only players better are David, Larin, and Cavalini.. I'm sorry, but guys like AKindele, RIcketts, and AJH are left in the dust. Ayo is clearly a step up in quality from them. Slow down there, its great to get excited, however, Akindele has managed to put up good seasons including rookie of the year, vs one good game for Ayo. One game at a time.... El Hombre, Obinna, HochelagaFC and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinceA Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 Low key I'd take Ongaro over Ayo right now. Ansem, El Hombre and Bison44 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ansem Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 I came here thinking that he had switch allegiance but he hasn't. Unless he surpasses Cavallini, David, Larin even Brym, I've left the building! MtlMario, toontownman and Nate3322 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 51 minutes ago, Ansem said: I came here thinking that he had switch allegiance but he hasn't. Unless he surpasses Cavallini, David, Larin even Brym, I've left the building! Forgot about, Brym good call Ansem 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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