Kadenge Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 3 minutes ago, Free kick said: I would say those games were not exactly critical or high profile games. Nations league was important in the sence that we needed at the time to improve our ranking so that (in the old qualifying format). But in the bigger picture, they are not WCQ nor WC matches. WC and WCQ take on a whole new meaning when you talking prestige and legacy. So i see it as normal that someone in their late thirties would pick and choose and be more selective when it comes to leaving the club and home base to fly around the globe to play in what are essentially freindlies. Or, in this case, something that was close to a friendlies. Atiba carried an injury from the 2019 GC and did not play in the early part of the season for Besiktas. It's understanable he decided to skip the pair of games vs the US. He has to really take care of his body. I don't think he's done with the CMNT but a lot depends on how he holds up. Free kick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SthMelbRed Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 At this point, it's pretty clear that Atiba's essentially on a 1-year rolling contract, renewed every summer so long as he remains a productive member of the playing squad. Obinna and johnyb 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted August 13, 2020 Author Share Posted August 13, 2020 2 minutes ago, SthMelbRed said: At this point, it's pretty clear that Atiba's essentially on a 1-year rolling contract, renewed every summer so long as he remains a productive member of the playing squad. I see it the same way. He actually had his most productive season in the goals department, scoring 6 in 30 league games. He also played more as a center mid than a defensive mid, based on the line ups I have seen. I had only seen a couple of games, not enough to confirm, but it would make sense that he is scoring more if he is playing just a little closer to goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
costarg Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 21 hours ago, Big_M said: The goodbye tour begins One has to think he'll try to extend his playing and CANMNT career until 2022. Its every players dream to play a WC. He's not that far, still playing more than well in a strong league. IF we qualify, I bet a Canadian beer and Tim Hortons donut he gets on the field. THAT will be his goodbye tour. Bikerack, Alex, lamptern and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestHamCanadianinOxford Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 (edited) https://bjk.com.tr/tr/haber/79327/yeni-sezon-hazirliklari-devam-ediyor.html# Gets a special mention in their official training summary yesterday, also pictures of him and Larin the gallery. Edit: not sure if it has been mentioned but they start Champions League Qualifying (second round) on the 25th v. Panathinaikos. Single leg tie. Edited August 16, 2020 by WestHamCanadianinOxford Strait Red, lamptern and johnyb 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 I am not ready to bid Hutch a teary-eyed farewell. A team like Besiktas doesn’t keep resigning (and starting) a player for sentimental reasons. Hutch is still playing top level footy as a starter and 90-minute engine of a team competing at a really high level. If he feels the needs to limit his total playing time due to wear and tear and ends his CMNT journey, then so be it. But until I hear that from him I have him in our starting 11. Nate3322, Shway, Longrange and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympique_de_Marseille Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 On 8/16/2020 at 7:59 AM, dyslexic nam said: I am not ready to bid Hutch a teary-eyed farewell. This was really revealing: Herdman is very respectful and diplomatic but I don't think Hutchinson likes those 9½ Istanbul to Toronto flights with the wife and kids at home. Obinna and Longrange 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinceA Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Seems like we'll see him if Canada gets deep. Longrange, Obinna, Free kick and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free kick Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 2 hours ago, VinceA said: Seems like we'll see him if Canada gets deep. Yes. There is no sense in burdening him to that degree that he has to come all way over to play minnows. I suspect he wants to pick and choose and thats fair. We should be able to beat the minnows with a Domestic squad. The Real Marc, Longrange and Blizzard 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 On 8/16/2020 at 12:06 AM, WestHamCanadianinOxford said: https://bjk.com.tr/tr/haber/79327/yeni-sezon-hazirliklari-devam-ediyor.html# Gets a special mention in their official training summary yesterday, also pictures of him and Larin the gallery. Edit: not sure if it has been mentioned but they start Champions League Qualifying (second round) on the 25th v. Panathinaikos. Single leg tie. Tough draw for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecialK Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 For the Bermuda game he should be there. For that game Canada should have its best team possible. Hutch is still one of the best CDM we have. Bermuda is most dangerous team we are going to be playing against in the group. For me I wouldn’t be taking any chances. They played Mexico really well and almost came out with a draw. Also if they get some new players they could be tougher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strait Red Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 The legend was player of the game today vs. Trabzonspor. Playing pretty well for a 38 year old. Red and White, Nate3322, johnyb and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecialK Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 It would be amazing if Canada play Turkey at Vodafone Park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 Yesterday one soccer had a brilliant hangout session about the gold cup and everything about the national team moving forward that’s posted on YouTube. I recommend giving it a listen. About 29 minutes in they are talking about centre back being the weakest position and Iain Hume (who had many great points throughout) said you could put Atiba back there, he called him the best holding mid we currently have and he said it allows us to have Arfield and Piette in the starting 11 with Atiba. Remember Hume and Hutchinson are Brampton buddies and I would say he knows Atiba would be willing to play there and also this tells me he will play for Canada again or Hume wouldn’t have suggested it. Longrange, MtlMario and johnyb 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecialK Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 5 minutes ago, Alex said: Yesterday one soccer had a brilliant hangout session about the gold cup and everything about the national team moving forward that’s posted on YouTube. I recommend giving it a listen. About 29 minutes in they are talking about centre back being the weakest position and Iain Hume (who had many great points throughout) said you could put Atiba back there, he called him the best holding mid we currently have and he said it allows us to have Arfield and Piette in the starting 11 with Atiba. Remember Hume and Hutchinson are Brampton buddies and I would say he knows Atiba would be willing to play there and also this tells me he will play for Canada again or Hume wouldn’t have suggested it. What a stupid idea ! They kinda tried that the last gold cup and it was awful! He’s one of our best midfielders . Play him has a midfielder. I’m sorry if that puts Piette on the bench but that’s how it goes. The best players play. Nate3322 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiedPilko Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 3 minutes ago, SpecialK said: What a stupid idea ! They kinda tried that the last gold cup and it was awful! He’s one of our best midfielders . Play him has a midfielder. I’m sorry if that puts Piette on the bench but that’s how it goes. The best players play. What about RB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecialK Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 Just now, PiedPilko said: What about RB? We have a bunch of good young RBs already? I don’t understand this idea of playing him in a different position. He’s one of best DM we have and he’s playing really well. I know everyone loves Piette but come on he’s not our best options anymore. I’m sorry Nate3322, Colliedor, Unnamed Trialist and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecialK Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 Also Hutch’s experience is really needed this time around. This is our best chance to make it the World Cup. We have the talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiedPilko Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 28 minutes ago, SpecialK said: We have a bunch of good young RBs already? I don’t understand this idea of playing him in a different position. He’s one of best DM we have and he’s playing really well. I know everyone loves Piette but come on he’s not our best options anymore. I’m sorry Nah, I'm not worried about Piette starting. Eustaquio and Kaye, I think, are pretty indisputably ahead of him. I just thought that Laryea-Davies and Atiba-Hoilett on the wings would be pretty hard to deal with. N1ckbr0wn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1ckbr0wn Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 2 hours ago, PiedPilko said: Nah, I'm not worried about Piette starting. Eustaquio and Kaye, I think, are pretty indisputably ahead of him. I just thought that Laryea-Davies and Atiba-Hoilett on the wings would be pretty hard to deal with. This. our depth chart at CM should be as followed IMO: 1. Hutch 2. Arfield 3. Eustaquio 4. Kaye 5. Osorio 6. Piette Nate3322, Corazon, HochelagaFC and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shway Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 (edited) Some guys are bonafide DMs some are AMs....you can’t really make that as a list for CMs. Unless it’s based on box to box abilities. If so, 3. Kaye, 4. Osorio, 5. Eustaquio. Edited September 30, 2020 by Shway JuicyHam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longrange Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 this is my favourite thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colliedor Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 On 9/30/2020 at 10:14 AM, SpecialK said: We have a bunch of good young RBs already? I don’t understand this idea of playing him in a different position. He’s one of best DM we have and he’s playing really well. I know everyone loves Piette but come on he’s not our best options anymore. I’m sorry I can't believe Piette's name still gets mentioned. With Hutch, Eustaqiuo, Kaye, etc, why the hell are coaches and players still talking about Piette as a starter for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted October 1, 2020 Author Share Posted October 1, 2020 1 hour ago, Colliedor said: I can't believe Piette's name still gets mentioned. With Hutch, Eustaqiuo, Kaye, etc, why the hell are coaches and players still talking about Piette as a starter for? Because he is an effective player. He's had very few bad games for Canada and he's played a lot of games, so he's experienced. He is dependable. You know what you're going to get with him. He plays a sort of game that is under-appreciated, but the coaches and players will appreciate it, probably a lot more than the fans. As fans it is easier to gravitate to the sexy players, such as Eustaquio. I do it myself, I just love his technique and the way he plays the game. So while I would chose Stephen over Piette if we had to play a game tomorrow, I can see why coaches and players would talk about Piette as a starter. He has been there and done that at the age of just 25. Ivan, Trois Reds and Red and White 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
costarg Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 1 hour ago, Colliedor said: I can't believe Piette's name still gets mentioned. With Hutch, Eustaqiuo, Kaye, etc, why the hell are coaches and players still talking about Piette as a starter for? It's just opinions, man. Just like there are still a bunch of dudes around here that think Osorio should start before Arfield. Ruffian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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