baulderdash77 Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 I’m really happy that Atiba got his 100th cap and got to finally play in the World Cup. Against Belgium he was really good. With short rest between games, he looked his age yesterday. At his age, he can do it in spurts but not consistently. I think it’s time for him to hang them up and give way the next generation. He’s been such a great ambassador for the team all this time. I wish him nothing but the best. Pottsy3, Xavier., Approve My Account Pls and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 18 hours ago, Cheeta said: And yet, somehow, all thing considered over two decades of MNT footie it feels...I don't know? Appropriate? 20 years of Atiba trying to stop the bleeding of this team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Atiba was pretty unfortunate in the game yesterday. Was unlucky to have Kamal's clearance go off of him from point blank range and go straight to a Croatian player to set up a goal (1st or 2nd I think?). And unfortunate again that a shot went through his legs for another goal (3rd I think). It could have just as easily been a blocked shot. Small margins at this level. Congratulations to Atiba on the 100th cap though, amazing accomplishment. Hopefully he can be part of a win on Thursday! h coach, jonovision, rightback and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 Tons of respect for this man but after closely re-watching this match, he was completely off the pace and exposed defensively in this two man midfield, even in the early stages. As others (prominent, knowledgeable observers) noted prior to the game and with whom I agree, a third mid may have helped him play a different role while providing two way running. You could see warning signs in the Belgium game, notably in the 18th when de Bruyne but effed up the chance with a poor pass selection on the counter attack. Here, the deficiencies were driven home like a stake into sand. The situation has tones of the 2015 WWC when Herdman persisted with the out of form Sesselmann (who had been out football for a year prior to a couple of months' before the tourney recovering from an ACL rebuild) because he clearly felt she was the best option, in spite of her troubles (including a bad giveaway in the QF loss to England). With Hutchinson, he felt that the captain was also his best option to start ahead of the other midfielders available. I wouldn't disagree: I just felt he and an also unhealthy Staq needed one more pair of midfield legs to carry the load. Not sure if he is starting on Thursday but he might likely get a final curtain call sub appearance. I can't see Staq starting. Jack1997 and Free kick 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballfreak Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 1 hour ago, BearcatSA said: Not sure if he is starting on Thursday but he might likely get a final curtain call sub appearance. I can't see Staq starting. He’s still under contract with Besiktas until the end of the season. We’re going to try and win a Gold Cup in June. I would be surprised if Morocco is his last hurrah. I hope it isn’t, because he can still be a contributor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack1997 Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 Love the man but he should’nt be a starter anymore. Probably his last season so we won’t have to worry about him anymore and I hope he goes into a role with the NT or with beskitkas and helps recruit some Canadian boys to go over to turkey. BearcatSA and Free kick 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonovision Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 1 minute ago, Jack1997 said: Love the man but he should’nt be a starter anymore. Probably his last season so we won’t have to worry about him anymore and I hope he goes into a role with the NT or with beskitkas and helps recruit some Canadian boys to go over to turkey. He needs to get at least one more home game before he retires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 2 minutes ago, jonovision said: He needs to get at least one more home game before he retires. Honduras NL match? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeta Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 Pretty good way to go out, playing in the WC Finals. Guess we'll see. He'll listen to his body. If he gets an offer that interests him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bdog Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 I'm on the side of thinking that the world cup is the best way to play your final game for your country. Seems better than retiring after a gold cup that's being hosted in the US yet again. Why not have your last memories of playing internationally be playing in front a bunch of your travelling fans, possibly getting your country's first ever world cup win? The Real Marc and Grandbloke 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballfreak Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 (edited) Lots of talk about a World Cup being the best time to retire. Strongly disagree. The best way to retire is winning a trophy, which we can. Canada needs Atiba to be there for the Gold Cup (if he wants to be). Edited December 1, 2022 by footballfreak Fresh Prince of MTL and Corazon 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiedPilko Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 49 minutes ago, footballfreak said: Lots of talk about a World Cup being the best time to retire. Strongly disagree. The best way to retire is winning a trophy, which we can. Canada needs Atiba to be there for the Gold Cup (if he wants to be). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballfreak Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 1 minute ago, PiedPilko said: Obviously that’s contingent on Atiba’s desire to play, his fitness, and how Herdman or his replacement views the importance of winning the Gold Cup vs. blooding in the new generation. But if we’re trying to win before refocusing on 2026, then he deserves to be there on the merit of his play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebdeserio Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 Atiba should be a supersub from now on, at least against teams we aren't clearly better than. In his 30 minute cameo he made key contributions on both sides of the pitch, without having to worry about running out of gas. Kone and Eustaquio should be our 2 moving forward. Fresh Prince of MTL, canucksfan and Corazon 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffian Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 I don't think Atiba is a make or break player for the Gold Cup. I just hope he gets his coaching credentials. Might not be loud but seems very thoughtful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoccMan Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 1 hour ago, sebdeserio said: Atiba should be a supersub from now on, at least against teams we aren't clearly better than. In his 30 minute cameo he made key contributions on both sides of the pitch, without having to worry about running out of gas. Kone and Eustaquio should be our 2 moving forward. Yup watching him today his minutes should have been better managed in the two games versus Belgium and Croatia, he was very effective when he came on today . footballfreak, king1010, WestHamCanadianinOxford and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison44 Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 1 hour ago, SoccMan said: Yup watching him today his minutes should have been better managed in the two games versus Belgium and Croatia, he was very effective when he came on today . Should have being the big part of that statement. As KJ said, herdman didnt trust his other mids...then once we were eliminated he used Kaye/Witherspoon etc. But you are 100% on the money, if Atiba had been 1 start, and 2 30min subs it would have been more effective for canada. johnyb, king1010 and costarg 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floortom Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 Good performance by Atiba today. Absolute madness from Herdman to start him in consecutive matches. Corazon, cornerkick, johnyb and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertuzzi44 Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 We saw the value of Atiba off the bench. He was great today. Should have done the same vs Croatia. Corazon, Cheeta, sose and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scullion44 Posted December 22, 2022 Share Posted December 22, 2022 Rough one for Atiba yesterday. Him and Alli subbed off in the first half hour while their team was down 2-0 to a third division side. dyslexic nam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympique_de_Marseille Posted December 25, 2022 Share Posted December 25, 2022 5 hours ago, jordan said: Turkey Atiba Hutchinson starts vs Gaziantep FK. Played the first half Nice. 1 hour ago, VinceA said: I mean that is an improvement from 29 minutes last time lool True. That was a Cup game, just like the match he played right before the World Cup so I think this has been his first minutes in the Super Lig this season. It is a Merry Christmas after all. Obinna, PegCityCam and johnyb 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympique_de_Marseille Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 14 hours ago, narduch said: Hutchinson on the bench for Besiktas v Ankaragücü in the Turkish Cup Round of 16 11 hours ago, VinceA said: got the dreaded "missed a penalty" notification from Fotmob concerning Atiba. Guessing his team is in penalties. 11 hours ago, narduch said: Yup. Tied 1-1. Atiba subbed on in the 103rd minute. Edit: Besiktas were eliminated 4-3 on penalties. Tough day for Atiba. - - - - - - Made his senior #CanMNT debut 20 years ago today. Club Linesman, NVsoccer, narduch and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympique_de_Marseille Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 (edited) I wouldn't normally bump a thread for a player's birthday but an active #CanMNT player reaching 40 is rather noteworthy. Edited February 9, 2023 by Olympique_de_Marseille Treppy2, Corazon, Ivan and 16 others 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinceA Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 https://canadiansoccerdaily.com/2023/02/16/besiktas-reportedly-terminate-canmnt-legend-atiba-hutchinsons-contract/ There are reports coming out of Turkey that Atiba's contract has been terminated early. Corazon and johnyb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corazon Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 (edited) 8 minutes ago, VinceA said: https://canadiansoccerdaily.com/2023/02/16/besiktas-reportedly-terminate-canmnt-legend-atiba-hutchinsons-contract/ There are reports coming out of Turkey that Atiba's contract has been terminated early. Just in time for one final season at home. Even just as a rotational player, his leadership is needed. 🤞 Edited February 16, 2023 by Corazon Acid-Tone, NVsoccer, narduch and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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