Unnamed Trialist Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Some media are reporting he may start this afternoon away to Lugo. They've only called up 16 field players and have attackers injured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 10 hours ago, Unnamed Trialist said: Some media are reporting he may start this afternoon away to Lugo. They've only called up 16 field players and have attackers injured. He ended up coming on later than expected, as Barça got the goal they needed to win before he was subbed on, and the coach chose to hang on rather than attack. On m. 91 for 4 minutes, nothing to report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertuzzi44 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 12 minutes ago, Unnamed Trialist said: He ended up coming on later than expected, as Barça got the goal they needed to win before he was subbed on, and the coach chose to hang on rather than attack. On m. 91 for 4 minutes, nothing to report. Are those his first Segunda División minutes? If so, congrats to Tabla. That's a pretty high level of play. Great for a Canadian. CNMNTPERUELIGIBLE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 1 hour ago, Bertuzzi44 said: Are those his first Segunda División minutes? If so, congrats to Tabla. That's a pretty high level of play. Great for a Canadian. Played last week at home to Alcorcón, 10 min. Check out the highlights, he was good. Bertuzzi44 and Obinna 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 He's starting on the bench home to Tarragona. I'm at the game. jpg75, johnyb and nolando 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 (edited) He's subbing on for an injury m. 32. Exciting. Right Side attack dropping others players back. Edited February 24, 2018 by Unnamed Trialist johnyb and CNMNTPERUELIGIBLE 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 4 minutes ago, Unnamed Trialist said: He's subbing on for an injury m. 32. Exciting. Right Side attack dropping others players back. Did you bring a Canada flag? ddoouugg and WheatsheafSK 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 (edited) So he plays a role but is a bit isolated, for me he's still figuring out what to do. He's unsure positionally and tends to leave the wing early to get chances, and in fact had three: 2 blocked in close and one shot over after moving to his left foot across the goal. Defending properly tracking back. I don't think he has the midfield skills beside equally young players like Aleñà who's a star. They played 17 year old Riquí Puig who looks 13. So for me he's an attacking option and considering that he replaced a defender that is good he got minutes after playing in Paris 4 days ago. I quite dislike Barça B will go if I can but doubt it's every home game. For me they're badly coached and frustrating to watch. Edited February 24, 2018 by Unnamed Trialist hamiltonfan and jpg75 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertuzzi44 Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 17 hours ago, Unnamed Trialist said: He's subbing on for an injury m. 32. Exciting. Right Side attack dropping others players back. Game finishes 1-1 Unnamed Trialist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moldy9 Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Now w Biello as assistant coach BT is a lock. CNMNTPERUELIGIBLE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 3 minutes ago, Moldy9 said: Now w Biello as assistant coach BT is a lock. Did they get along? Who did Tabla think it was at the club holding him back from a transfer last summer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moldy9 Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 9 hours ago, jpg75 said: Did they get along? Who did Tabla think it was at the club holding him back from a transfer last summer? I think BTs beef was more w the front office: Braz and NDS, which should be water under the bridge considering where he’s at now. I don’t think he had issue w Biello. Anyways even if it won’t amount to much it doesn’t hurt to have Biello there as a link, to talk w him every now and then, get a feeler. I think that’s one of Mauro’s strengths is that he seems to be a good guy that gets along well w his players. You can also look at it on the flip side - BT realizes MB is not at a high coaching standard that he’s around now and may see it as a turn off. I think that is what partially contributed to IMFCs struggles last season was MB and his coaching team’s experience as shown by their inability to defend set pieces and crosses. jpg75, CNMNTPERUELIGIBLE and Obinna 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 41 minutes ago, Moldy9 said: I think BTs beef was more w the front office: Braz and NDS, which should be water under the bridge considering where he’s at now. I don’t think he had issue w Biello. Anyways even if it won’t amount to much it doesn’t hurt to have Biello there as a link, to talk w him every now and then, get a feeler. I think that’s one of Mauro’s strengths is that he seems to be a good guy that gets along well w his players. You can also look at it on the flip side - BT realizes MB is not at a high coaching standard that he’s around now and may see it as a turn off. I think that is what partially contributed to IMFCs struggles last season was MB and his coaching team’s experience as shown by their inability to defend set pieces and crosses. Good points but very few places in the world have the coaching standard that Barcalona has, so from that perspective it may not be that much of a negative. It's unlikely that whoever IC has on staff is of similar level to Barcalona anyways - at least as far as the first team goes. On top of all of that, I don't think the level of coaching will play much of a factor in his choice. shamrock and CNMNTPERUELIGIBLE 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franx004 Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 https://m.sportskeeda.com/football/barca-name-dembele-in-supercopa-de-catalunya-squad ballou on the squad also.. CNMNTPERUELIGIBLE and toontownman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free kick Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 (edited) Radio canada is reporting that Tabla has been called up to the first team. http://ici.radio-canada.ca/sports/1087371/soccer-ballou-tabla-fc-barcelone-convoque-equipe-finale-super-coupe-espagne Edited March 7, 2018 by Free kick CNMNTPERUELIGIBLE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison44 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 I almost spit my coffee all over the computer!! i thought it was Canada called him.....that would get me excited. Moldy9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shway Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 8 minutes ago, Bison44 said: I almost spit my coffee all over the computer!! i thought it was Canada called him.....that would get me excited. Silly bison, you know the CSA media team would make more of a spectacle out of Ballou accepting the call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 21 minutes ago, Bison44 said: I almost spit my coffee all over the computer!! i thought it was Canada called him.....that would get me excited. To balance it out, I thought Franx post/link was about Ivory Coast calling him up. Bison44 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNMNTPERUELIGIBLE Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 56 minutes ago, Bison44 said: I almost spit my coffee all over the computer!! i thought it was Canada called him.....that would get me excited. I in fact got nervous once I saw this forum, but thought the opposite had happen...Was relieved it was only to Barça...Got my heart in my mouth for a sec, hahaha...Seriously we should call him up for this camp since the CANMNT will be down in Spain or at least invite him to be around the squad...His club situation/ambitions are falling into place now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNMNTPERUELIGIBLE Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 35 minutes ago, toontownman said: To balance it out, I thought Franx post/link was about Ivory Coast calling him up. Exactly what I thought for a sec...Had my heart in my mouth for a sec...See my post below...We should at least invite him to our camp and have him check out our squad, training regime, meet Herdman & his staff plus the rest of the CANMNTers that do get called up...I know Hoilett attended some camps on a no commitment basis when he was on the fringe. toontownman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtlMario Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 The very minor chance of seeing Tabla in a Canada jersey is now even worse. CNMNTPERUELIGIBLE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpg_29 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 I think there is a deliberate mixing of Barca A and B players for this match. But either way it is cool. Obinna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegan Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 10 hours ago, CNMNTPERUELIGIBLE said: I in fact got nervous once I saw this forum, but thought the opposite had happen...Was relieved it was only to Barça...Got my heart in my mouth for a sec, hahaha...Seriously we should call him up for this camp since the CANMNT will be down in Spain or at least invite him to be around the squad...His club situation/ambitions are falling into place now Of course they’ll call him up just as they have been for a year.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadenge Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 perhaps a glimmer of hope?..... http://www.espn.com/soccer/barcelona/story/3432944/barcelonas-ballou-tabla-torn-between-choosing-canada-and-ivory-coast Rheo, toontownman, johnyb and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 (edited) Nice interview. Sure he will get solid unbiased advice from Drogba! While he is still open to Canada there is a chance but it seems more a case of Cristante than Hoilett or Tesho. Ivory Coast is a big step up in comparison to US or Jamaica. If he continues to improve and Ivory Coast come calling I can't believe he is going to say no. He is just hedging his bets. Wouldn't hurt to get him to one of our camps though, if we had one! There wouldn't be any cap commitment, just to see our set up. Should we actually manage to get him to a camp I am sure The Siz can work his magic. If he hasn't had a call from the Ivory Coast by September it will be very interesting watching. Edit: Have to add, the emergence of Davies, Millar addition of Wotherspoon and hopefully the continued rise of Edwards and Choiniere followed by Elva, Borges, Layrea etc. softens the blow. Also this potentially lets Ballou know he might not walk straight into our National team if he isn't committing. Edited March 27, 2018 by toontownman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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