SkuseisLoose Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 Purely defensively I pick Piette over any other DM however if we want a box to box player there then it’s probably Kaye as my first choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colliedor Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 2 hours ago, Obinna said: 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. Eh, I just disagree. I think there's too big of a talent gap for him to even be considered. hamiltonfan and Corazon 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted October 2, 2020 Author Share Posted October 2, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, Colliedor said: Eh, I just disagree. I think there's too big of a talent gap for him to even be considered. Fair enough. I tend to prefer Eustaquio to Piette myself. You asked why the hell players and coaches are talking about Piette as a starter, I was just giving you an answer. When I saw your post I thought of Ian Hume's comment the other day on One Soccer. Something about wanting Piette in his team. Like I said I prefer Eustaquio, but I respect Hume's opinion, and even though I don't agree with it I can see the merit in it. Edited October 2, 2020 by Obinna Ruffian, Club Linesman, Corazon and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 (edited) I’m sure a big part of why people are holding on to Piette is that we haven’t really seen Eustaquio with Canada yet. Just a few minutes in garbage time in a game we all mostly pretend didn’t exist. Edited October 2, 2020 by Kent Piette auto corrected. johnyb, Obinna and Club Linesman 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiedPilko Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 15 minutes ago, Kent said: I’m sure a big part of why people are holding on to Pieter is that we haven’t really seen Eustaquio with Canada yet. Just a few minutes in garbage time in a game we all mostly pretend didn’t exist. What game? Kent 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floortom Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 Just now, PiedPilko said: What game? The US 4-1 loss He was very good in those 20 minutes. Clearly brought abilities that will never be part of Piette's repetoire. Piette has his own role to play but I agree I would generally prefer him as a situational sub Kadenge and Obinna 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffian Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 52 minutes ago, Kent said: I’m sure a big part of why people are holding on to Piette is that we haven’t really seen Eustaquio with Canada yet. Just a few minutes in garbage time in a game we all mostly pretend didn’t exist. I think most people understand he is not a starter when we have all of our best players but he will start some games because we will not always have our best team available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shway Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 He scores the opener in a 3-2 win for Besiktas. Larin got the game winner. https://streamable.com/m0m4rm This man is ageing like some fine wine. JamboAl, Bertuzzi44, dyslexic nam and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikmacdo Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 I watched a good portion of the game he was playing as a number 10 almost higher up the pitch than Larin who was playing left wing. Norrin Radd and dyslexic nam 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ansem Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 The man's not human JuicyHam, dyslexic nam, N1ckbr0wn and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fullback Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Can we put him in a time machine please? So impressive that he continues to play at an elite level at his age Obinna and Club Linesman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeoH037 Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Atiba to Larin... oh man, you just love to see it 😅 Addona, cronaldo7, Obinna and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadenge Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 1 hour ago, LeoH037 said: Atiba to Larin... oh man, you just love to see it 😅 Incredible sprint and cut back to Larin for the assist ghostknownunknown and costarg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboAl Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 A model professional! He must be one of the all time top players Canada has ever produced especially with his longevity. It’s too bad the crowds aren’t in to serenade him like they did when I was fortunate enough to see Besiktas last Christmas. Obinna, lamptern, toontownman and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaFan123 Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 3 hours ago, Fullback said: Can we put him in a time machine please? So impressive that he continues to play at an elite level at his age Would we want to though? Seems to be getting better with age. At this rate he’s going to be peaking for 2026. lamptern, Kadenge, JuicyHam and 4 others 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympique_de_Marseille Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 3 hours ago, Fullback said: Can we put him in a time machine please? So impressive that he continues to play at an elite level at his age Ok...but in what direction is time supposed to move for him in this machine? because I'm not sure it matters, he'll still be elite Obinna, dyslexic nam and Fullback 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Seriously, age is just a number. Goal and assist in a 3-2 win. Anyone questioning his longevity is crazy. lamptern and Obinna 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 Not to get ahead of things but when Atiba retires we need to do something special to recognize his contribution. The guy is a fucking legend. Radzinski got a really cool V paddle. I feel like Hutch should get the whole damn longboat. JamboAl, BigMo, Fullback and 6 others 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norrin Radd Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 19 hours ago, dyslexic nam said: Seriously, age is just a number. Goal and assist in a 3-2 win. Anyone questioning his longevity is crazy. That's two thirds of the way to a Gordie How hat-trick. Gordie played until age 52. I wonder if Atiba can hang on long enough to play with one or more of his own sons. I believe his oldest is now 5. JuicyHam, MM3/MM2/MM, costarg and 2 others 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted November 23, 2020 Author Share Posted November 23, 2020 In all seriousness Atiba looks like he can play until at least 40. I am still amazed that at age 37 he had the legs to sprint the entire length of the field like that. Then to have the composure to find Larin after such a sprint, that was incredible. His pace even at this age is very impressive. He is without a doubt a Besiktas and Canadian football legend. Ivan, WestHamCanadianinOxford, johnyb and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestHamCanadianinOxford Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 9 hours ago, Obinna said: In all seriousness Atiba looks like he can play until at least 40. I am still amazed that at age 37 he had the legs to sprint the entire length of the field like that. Then to have the composure to find Larin after such a sprint, that was incredible. His pace even at this age is very impressive. He is without a doubt a Besiktas and Canadian football legend. I remember being linked with him when Bilic came over from Besiktas to manage West Ham. Atiba was well over 30 then and it seems forever ago. Instead we got Gohkan Tore on loan. I know who I would rather have taken. Obinna and nolando 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMo Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 What a player. Was also great to see how well known (and loved) he is in Turkey. When I was last there, I had multiple exchanges, where his name came up after mentioning I was Canadian. JamboAl, N1ckbr0wn, johnyb and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ansem Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 I found Atiba's secret Olympique_de_Marseille and Cheeta 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboAl Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 On 11/23/2020 at 11:40 AM, BigMo said: What a player. Was also great to see how well known (and loved) he is in Turkey. When I was last there, I had multiple exchanges, where his name came up after mentioning I was Canadian. That’s the way I got to break bread (actually döner and a Coca Cola) with Besiktas supporters after the match. Funny how useful a Voyageurs cap can be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlassCity Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Kadenge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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