dyslexic nam Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 I am in the camp that has never been blown away by Henry - that is why I was surprised when the move to West Ham materialized. But I definitely wish him all the best in Vancouver. Fingers crossed that he can stay healthy and get back on track. He has been around for so long it is easy to lose sight of his age. And he clearly had lots of potential - clubs like West Ham don't sign guys for no reason. If he can move past the injuries, he could still have close to a decade of pro playing time ahead of him. Let's hope things start to come together for him. Obinna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acid-Tone Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 Certainly put me down for being in the camp of those wishing him all the best!! It will be great to follow him in Vancouver. But I'm left wondering if playing for a team who plays home games on turf is the best choice for him!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffian Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Doneil re-appearing. https://bc.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=1301261&binId=1.1184756&playlistPageNum=1 I am hoping he has success in Vancouver. MtlMario, CNMNTPERUELIGIBLE, Jith12 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Club Linesman Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Really hope Doneil has a fantastic year and plays himself into being a mainstay on the CMNT backline. His comments about Herdman were very respectful and appropriate, and if he truly feels that way and thinks his fellow players, do then Herdman will may live or die on his merits. I was truly shocked when Oz was let go and am almost hoping there is some sane reason for this like he was caught embezzling funds or sleeping with Reid's wife. CNMNTPERUELIGIBLE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNMNTPERUELIGIBLE Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 7 hours ago, Ruffian said: I am hoping he has success in Vancouver. Hopefully man!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympique_de_Marseille Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 An interview done by @HarJournalist (she does really good work IMO): http://www.rednationonline.ca/Articles2016/HenryregainingfitnesslookingtostartforVanc.aspx Q: When Henry is not to be reckoned with, where can Whitecaps FC fans expect to find him on the pitch? A: "I am a central-defender, (pounds fist on the table), permanently!! but I will do the job if my team needs me." Chad_Impact, Rheo, Obinna and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fulham11 Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 On 2018-01-24 at 12:09 PM, Olympique_de_Marseille said: An interview done by @HarJournalist (she does really good work IMO): http://www.rednationonline.ca/Articles2016/HenryregainingfitnesslookingtostartforVanc.aspx Q: When Henry is not to be reckoned with, where can Whitecaps FC fans expect to find him on the pitch? A: "I am a central-defender, (pounds fist on the table), permanently!! but I will do the job if my team needs me." That worries me as a caps fan as id imagine he'd be used to cover for Parker/Waston at CB and Nerwinski. With Nerwinski being much more likely to be dropped due to form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympique_de_Marseille Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 1 hour ago, fulham11 said: That worries me as a caps fan as id imagine he'd be used to cover for Parker/Waston at CB and Nerwinski. With Nerwinski being much more likely to be dropped due to form. Why is that a worry? I quoted and bolded that because we have seen him play at right back with mixed results in the past few years. CB is good. Shway 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northvansteve Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 3 hours ago, Olympique_de_Marseille said: Why is that a worry? I quoted and bolded that because we have seen him play at right back with mixed results in the past few years. CB is good. Not at all worried about this. Waston is going to the World Cup and will miss significant time. Henry could be first in line to fill that gap. The Caps may also play more of a 3-man back and Henry would be a good fit for that. gator 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beaver Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Keep in mind, too, that Waston will get suspended at least once next season, if only for accumulated yellows. Doneil will get plenty of chances to prove himself. I could be wrong, but my guess is that the Caps will abandon their attempt to go with 3 at the back before too long. I am exited to see Doneil play. If he can stay healthy, I am confident he'll grow nicely with the Caps. Heaven knows we need some stronger options at CB for the MNT. nolando 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 In his last season at TFC he was improving but he still had gaps in his game. Since that time he really hasn't played a lot of football in the last while so he's a big question mark in my mind. I think it would be a good opportunity to under promise and over deliver here and be a comeback player of the year candidate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Lots of his deficiencies were lapses in concentration and dropping clangers. Something all too familiar with young inexperienced defenders. Has he grown out of that with age who knows. Unfortunately he won't have grown out of it through learning on the pitch. Doubt we will see him at RB unless injury strikes. Thought he was mainly ok there for Canada but certainly hit and miss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soro17 Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Was interviewed on Vancouver radio again today and reiterated that he is a CB first and foremost and strongly dislikes playing RB (but will of course fill in if he has to). Also more or less said he is only using the Caps as a means of getting back into shape before taking another crack at Europe next year. Kadenge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffian Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 These are very positive comments on how Henry is doing. David C., hamiltonfan, CNMNTPERUELIGIBLE and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpursFlu Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 Henry did well last night. Keep in mind Waston is off to the World Cup so Henry will get his opportunities. I'm hoping he looks really strong because there as been some talk of Waston going to Europe at some point toontownman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 He was shaky and clumsy at times but we are talking about pre-season and pre-season for a guy that hasn't played football in a year. I've always liked Henry and I am excited we signed him if we can keep him fit and I think he has mentally matured he will be a huge asset for VWC and the national team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soccer.shocker Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 I hope Doneil does great but he is the last guy on MNT who should be playing on turf. That will be his biggest challenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegan Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 (edited) 11 hours ago, SpursFlu said: Henry did well last night. Keep in mind Waston is off to the World Cup so Henry will get his opportunities. I'm hoping he looks really strong because there as been some talk of Waston going to Europe at some point Hopefully it doesn't take Waston going to the World Cup for him to get a shot. Realistically he should be able to win a starting spot unless he has completely fallen off due to injuries. Edited February 10, 2018 by Keegan gator and Kadenge 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison44 Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Waston is usually a good candidate for a red card or two over the season. So if healthy, with squad rotation, V-cup, world cup etc etc he should get more games this season than in the last 3 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C2SKI Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 If he gets back to full fitness could he compete with Parker or Waston for a starting position? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpursFlu Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Parker but not Waston. Waston is basically the best cb in the league so that's not likely Parker is very solid but not so great on the ball. Henry might have the edge n that department Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 1 hour ago, C2SKI said: If he gets back to full fitness could he compete with Parker or Waston for a starting position? I watch the Caps quite closely, and I must say that the current versions of Parker and Waston are a clear step above where Henry was even at his peak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenFisk'sBiggestFan Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 21 minutes ago, nolando said: I watch the Caps quite closely, and I must say that the current versions of Parker and Waston are a clear step above where Henry was even at his peak. I personally think Henry will give Parker a run for his money. Henry is bigger and more physical and better in the air. The number of crosses the Caps face each game gives Henry a chance. It will be a tight race though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycoyster Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 5 minutes ago, BenFisk'sBiggestFan said: I personally think Henry will give Parker a run for his money. Henry is bigger and more physical and better in the air. The number of crosses the Caps face each game gives Henry a chance. It will be a tight race though. If Henry can reach Parker's level of play, we'll see a back three every week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpursFlu Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 (edited) 17 minutes ago, BenFisk'sBiggestFan said: I personally think Henry will give Parker a run for his money. Henry is bigger and more physical and better in the air. The number of crosses the Caps face each game gives Henry a chance. It will be a tight race though. I'm cheering for Henry because he's Canadian but i think you'll have a hard time convincing the average Whitecaps fan that Henry is bigger and more physical than Tim Parker. I the air uh maybe.. It's a kinda a push. Again, I think he's better on the ball but Parker is a big fan favorite and or d was solid last year. I think Henry being here is a bit more of a long term play for the team as Parker and Waston will probably go to Europe eventually Edited February 10, 2018 by SpursFlu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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