narduch Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 13 minutes ago, Olympique_de_Marseille said: Agreed. Will he get minutes though? My other theory is that with a 26 man squad he is named no matter what. Also Herdman will start both Osorio and Henry v Bahrain to gauge their readiness. NVsoccer and PegCityCam 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmen Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 45 minutes ago, Olympique_de_Marseille said: Agreed. Will he get minutes though? He will get at least *A* minute, guaranteed. He's going on that field even if it's for a meaningless minute at the end of the game and all he can do is limp around. They're letting him step on the field in a World Cup game. PegCityCam, footballfreak, RJB and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Observer Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 2 hours ago, Watchmen said: He will get at least *A* minute, guaranteed. He's going on that field even if it's for a meaningless minute at the end of the game and all he can do is limp around. They're letting him step on the field in a World Cup game. I think only if we are effectively out of the World Cup at the end of the match against Morocco does that happen. This is the World Cup No time for sentimentality. Based on what we are hearing, he is / has recovered but not sure that transpires into minutes with his club side. Frankly, I am glad they are playing a third Divison side as that seems a great match to start in. If he gets a sub experience in another one and is allowed to play for us against Bahrain and then start against Japan, that might be the best prep we can hope for him at this stage. And perhaps enough for him to get himself ready to start against Belgium even if he can’t go the full 90. And hopefully, Osorio is ready to start against Bahrain and perhaps Japan so he can get ready as well. johnyb and Kadenge 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmen Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, An Observer said: I think only if we are effectively out of the World Cup at the end of the match against Morocco does that happen. This is the World Cup No time for sentimentality. They've talked so much about "the brotherhood" the last few years. At Euro 2020(1), Mancini made sure that every Italian got on the field for at least some time, stating that in his only chance to play at a major tournament he didn't get on the field and what that felt like. So maybe it wouldn't be until the Morocco game, but there is absolutely time for some sentimentality for a player who has given his all for Canada through some of the darkest days of the program. Edited October 30, 2022 by Watchmen NVsoccer, Ottawafan, Ruud and 5 others 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gian-Luca Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 4 hours ago, Watchmen said: They've talked so much about "the brotherhood" the last few years. At Euro 2020(1), Mancini made sure that every Italian got on the field for at least some time, stating that in his only chance to play at a major tournament he didn't get on the field and what that felt like. So maybe it wouldn't be until the Morocco game, but there is absolutely time for some sentimentality for a player who has given his all for Canada through some of the darkest days of the program. He must have meant play at a World Cup, because Mancini not only saw the field at Euro88 he also scored Italy’s opening goal in that tournament against West Germany in a 1-1 draw. In fact, it might have been the opening goal of the whole tourney. Watchmen, narduch and johnyb 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SthMelbRed Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 30 minutes ago, Gian-Luca said: He must have meant play at a World Cup, because Mancini not only saw the field at Euro88 he also scored Italy’s opening goal in that tournament against West Germany in a 1-1 draw. In fact, it might have been the opening goal of the whole tourney. I'm pretty sure he said in interviews that it was about not playing a minute at Italia '90. Watchmen, johnyb and Gian-Luca 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 On 10/29/2022 at 7:09 PM, Watchmen said: He will get at least *A* minute, guaranteed. He's going on that field even if it's for a meaningless minute at the end of the game and all he can do is limp around. They're letting him step on the field in a World Cup game. @Gian-Luca might remember this from way back in WC 82, but Bearzot gave his veteran winger Franco Causio (who had been supplanted by Bruno Conti) the final minutes of the World Cup victory that year (though I believe he did also sub in one prior tourney game). So, I agree that Hutchinson will see the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gian-Luca Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 1 hour ago, BearcatSA said: @Gian-Luca might remember this from way back in WC 82, but Bearzot gave his veteran winger Franco Causio (who had been supplanted by Bruno Conti) the final minutes of the World Cup victory that year (though I believe he did also sub in one prior tourney game). So, I agree that Hutchinson will see the field. Yeah, he played the 2nd half against Peru, replacing Rossi (the only time he was subbed out in the tourney). But the sub at the end of the final itself was definitely a sentimental move to allow him to play in the final as he had been a favourite of the team and the coach throughout the 70s. One of the reasons it was obvious is that he replaced Altobelli, who himself had been substituted on (albeit something like 7 or 8 minutes into the game after Graziani re-aggravated his injury that he sustained by running into a Polish brick wall wearing a #5 jersey that moved in front of him in the semi-final). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruud Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 If Morocco is a must win or draw for either team things will play out differently than if things are already decided in the group ….. and by that I mean Canada has already qualified for second round johnyb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treppy2 Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 On 10/29/2022 at 10:09 PM, Watchmen said: He will get at least *A* minute, guaranteed. He's going on that field even if it's for a meaningless minute at the end of the game and all he can do is limp around. They're letting him step on the field in a World Cup game. There's actually a Canadian precedence for this. George Pakos, who scored a couple of vital goals to qualify Canada for Mexico '86, wasn't on the field until Canada's final World Cup match against the USSR. He came on as a sub in the 68th minute — scant reward for all that he did to get the team there, but at least he got to play in a World Cup finals match. GasPed, Gian-Luca, johnyb and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PegCityCam Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 Featured in pics about prepping for the Saturday fixture 👀 YorkRegionFan, dyslexic nam, Fresh Prince of MTL and 12 others 14 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadenge Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 Did Besiktas switch managers? Obinna and PegCityCam 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PegCityCam Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 15 minutes ago, Kadenge said: Did Besiktas switch managers? Senol Gunes was brought in on Oct. 28 according to Wikipedia. Ismael only lasted 7 months. Kadenge, Cheeta and Obinna 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadenge Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 1 hour ago, PegCityCam said: Senol Gunes was brought in on Oct. 28 according to Wikipedia. Ismael only lasted 7 months. Good news for Atiba johnyb, PegCityCam and Obinna 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted November 1, 2022 Author Share Posted November 1, 2022 Kind of makes sense why he wasn't already being used. Perhaps he was a healthy scratch and a lot closer to game fitness the last few weeks than we thought. Good riddance to Ismael. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Kadenge Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 Atiba Legend at Qatar. If he does get mins in the next 2 Besiktas games and plays vs Japan, would not be surprised if he starts vs Belgium with Eustaquio. With his level of experience, he doesn't need a lot of games and he knows how to look after his body. The inactivity may actually help in that regard lamptern, jhoops__, Obinna and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornerkick Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 (edited) Edited November 4, 2022 by cornerkick NVsoccer, Obinna, TOCanada115 and 14 others 15 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beaver 2.0 Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 2 hours ago, cornerkick said: So you're saying there's a chance... Corazon, PegCityCam, A_Gagne and 2 others 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 This one is on Fubo. Hopefully he gets subbed on PegCityCam and cornerkick 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 I know this is cutting it really close. And the odds of him being fully match fit by the end of the month are clearly not great, but this is a pretty big deal. Along with Oso (who will be given every opportunity to prove his readiness in the friendly) getting them back would be such a huge improvement over the play-whoever-is-fit approach it last Ike’s like a bit ago. narduch and PegCityCam 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sal333 Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 1 hour ago, dyslexic nam said: I know this is cutting it really close. And the odds of him being fully match fit by the end of the month are clearly not great, but this is a pretty big deal. Along with Oso (who will be given every opportunity to prove his readiness in the friendly) getting them back would be such a huge improvement over the play-whoever-is-fit approach it last Ike’s like a bit ago. Jeeze, man, I got a stroke trying to decipher that last part. Obinna, Red and White and dyslexic nam 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 Even though they may be ready, you can't force them into 90 minutes either vs Bahrain, or even starting vs Japan. You risk re-injury. So even if they are ready you won't be able to judge it very well without a few matches and easing into form. CanadaFan123 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 47 minutes ago, Sal333 said: Jeeze, man, I got a stroke trying to decipher that last part. Lol. I should prob proof read my posts. But I am going to leave it because it represents my thought process. On another note, it says a lot about PEI that @CanadianTraveller saw some guy at the airport wearing CSA gear and asked me if I was Dyslexic Nam. Cool to meet you in person man. CanadianTraveller, Red and White and johnyb 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Unnamed Trialist said: Even though they may be ready, you can't force them into 90 minutes either vs Bahrain, or even starting vs Japan. You risk re-injury. So even if they are ready you won't be able to judge it very well without a few matches and easing into form. I know neither is likely to go 90 minutes - either in the buildup matches or at the WC - but I would take 60 minutes in Qatar from either of them. Both are top choice mids in our setup and as much as I like Kone I would rather him as a sub versus a world class midfield. Edited November 5, 2022 by dyslexic nam Kusch to the Corner and Sal333 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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