Floortom Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 14 minutes ago, trc2014 said: Anyone watch the game tonight? I’m curious how he did. He was poor imo. A few really bad touches and just looked slow and non-threatening in general Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 1 hour ago, Floortom said: He was poor imo. A few really bad touches and just looked slow and non-threatening in general He made Altidores performances this season look immense. He did have a couple of nice touches but generally the movement wasnt there and his all round play was laboured. Almost scared to get involved. It was like Theo Bair got into his head and body. Bison44 and LeoH037 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic94 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 He’s a big boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trois Reds Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 According to the CPL website, Ayo's one of eleven players joining Canada in training for the WCQ's. I'm excited. Gold Cup call up maybe? dennis, Unnamed Trialist, dyslexic nam and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeoH037 Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 (edited) confirmed by Canada soccer. Interesting. Singh is there with them too. Edited May 31, 2021 by LeoH037 costarg, Unnamed Trialist and johnyb 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shway Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 Meh, he was going to show up for the January camp...but didn’t due to injury. I see this in the same vein. Just coming to train, without making a commitment. Ill get excited when he gets called in to the WCQ or is named to the GC squad. Right now he’s playing the field. toontownman, johnyb and Obinna 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 We will know come Gold Cup either way imo. I am sure we will call him. Just depends whether US does. I don't see him waiting if they don't. Shway 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 2 minutes ago, toontownman said: We will know come Gold Cup either way imo. I am sure we will call him. Just depends whether US does. I don't see him waiting if they don't. He'll wait if we don't get to the Octagon. Would he commit to us if we're eliminated from WCQ? Not convinced of that... toontownman and Watchmen 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 This stunned me, I did not think he would come into a camp in these conditions, not as a member of the main squad. Just to train. But with clear options to be included in case of injury, positional necessity. It is extremely rare for a player to "play the field" as some are saying. It is virtually unheard of. You are with one programme, then you go to another if you believe in it and can. But not both, which in any case would put huge pressure on his club commitments. The Real Marc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trc2014 Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 https://www.collingwoodtoday.ca/amp/national-sports/as-promised-canada-coach-john-herdman-calls-in-reinforcements-for-florida-camp-3827061?__twitter_impression=true Canada Soccer does not plan to use Akinola and Singh, who have previously represented the U.S. and Trinidad and Tobago, respectively. doesn’t look like Akinola has filed his one time switch yet. johnyb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shway Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 15 minutes ago, Unnamed Trialist said: This stunned me, I did not think he would come into a camp in these conditions, not as a member of the main squad. Just to train. But with clear options to be included in case of injury, positional necessity. It is extremely rare for a player to "play the field" as some are saying. It is virtually unheard of. You are with one programme, then you go to another if you believe in it and can. But not both, which in any case would put huge pressure on his club commitments. Efrain Alvarez, Tesho Akindele to name a few players in our region. You're right it's not normal to be split in decisions, I'm sure there's others.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaFan123 Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 I don’t think it’s that surprising. He wanted a chance to try out our program in January and missed out.. now he’s back. It seems to me he’s far out of the US picture and is still hoping to impress enough to be back. Its hardly a case of “choosing” when only one nation truly wants you at this point. Btw he’s looked awful this season. I don’t think he would be in a Canada team even if he wanted to be. Akindele is even ahead of him. Shway, toontownman, johnyb and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Obinna said: He'll wait if we don't get to the Octagon. Would he commit to us if we're eliminated from WCQ? Not convinced of that... You're likely right there, I got a bit ahead of myself! Although his options are certainly better long term with Canada. Toye might even be ahead of him on this seasons form. I think I saw we can change the squad for the Haiti game if we get to the Oct. playins. Think it would have been hard to justify his inclusion in this full squad, even with Cavs having a bit of a poor season. From his perspective of choosing it does make sense to wait if he is unsure. He might just be waiting to get through this camp, experience the set up and vision so he can make a balanced decision. Something he might have already done had he been fit in January. All a bit weird but guess it is what it is. Obinna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 7 hours ago, CanadaFan123 said: I don’t think it’s that surprising. He wanted a chance to try out our program in January and missed out.. now he’s back. It seems to me he’s far out of the US picture and is still hoping to impress enough to be back. Its hardly a case of “choosing” when only one nation truly wants you at this point. Btw he’s looked awful this season. I don’t think he would be in a Canada team even if he wanted to be. Akindele is even ahead of him. Every time I look at the posts of those I block I'm reminded why: he played and scored for the US in the break before Xmas. Inform yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaFan123 Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 8 hours ago, Unnamed Trialist said: Every time I look at the posts of those I block I'm reminded why: he played and scored for the US in the break before Xmas. Inform yourself. I'm well aware. What is your point? Him playing in a non-FIFA window means the US wants him? There have been some changes since then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Diego Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 I think this national team shopping will become more and more commonplace as time goes on. But to play for one, then go to camp for another to test it out (not to mention whatever the hell is happening with Singh) is unusual. The Real Marc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinceA Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 Listening to the Best Soccer Show, the hosts were talking about the striker pool for the US and when Akinola came up they were pretty much resigned to losing him to Canada. They also talked about how when Berhalter talks about the pool he doesn't really bring up Akinola anymore. Seems Dike and Siebatchu have overtaken him in their lists. Another name they've mentioned that is emerging is San Jose's Cade Cowell. johnyb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 The pure joy.. Singh looks almost as beastly as Okello. Hope the week is going better than it looks for Ayo haha. (Image from CSA twitter) N1ckbr0wn, aredding77, TGAA_Star and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaFan123 Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 With the way Akinola is looking these days maybe he can be the next Ali Gerba 😉 Corazon, Ivan, narduch and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shway Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 Why does it look like he has a belly!!...really concerning, considering his history with injuries. Glad to see him in Canada red though. CanadianSoccerFan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaFan123 Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 1 minute ago, Shway said: Why does it look like he has a belly!!...really concerning, considering his history with injuries. Glad to see him in Canada red though. Because he does! He’s looked out of shape all season for TFC. CanadianSoccerFan and Kent 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shway Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 17 minutes ago, CanadaFan123 said: With the way Akinola is looking these days maybe he can be the next Ali Gerba 😉 Put some respect on Ali lol, he got heavy looking beyond 30....when he was 20 he was fit. It’s crazy how guys don’t take care of their bodies/master their craft considering the example of how one of the all time greats has taken care of his. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGAA_Star Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 4 hours ago, toontownman said: The pure joy.. Singh looks almost as beastly as Okello. Hope the week is going better than it looks for Ayo haha. (Image from CSA twitter) Just look at that trio of Singh, Akinola and Okello in Canada red and white toontownman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffian Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 9 hours ago, Shway said: Why does it look like he has a belly!!...really concerning, considering his history with injuries. Glad to see him in Canada red though. I think it is a lot more muscle too. Either way fat or muscle could be an issue for injuries. He should look to Altidore for a good example. dyslexic nam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtlMario Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 I like to refer to my belly as relaxed muscle.😀 dyslexic nam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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