Obinna Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 (edited) This may be what Tabla needs. Although it looks like he'll never play with the first team, he's racked up 3 goals and 30 games for arguably the best B team in the world. He's notched 2 goals in 21 games in MLS. At the age of 20, those numbers alone still make him an upper echelon prospect as far as concacaf players go. I am hoping this will be 1 step back, two steps forward for Tabla. I still think he's got incredible potential. Edited August 7, 2019 by Obinna johnyb and Dominic94 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addona Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 It may be "awkward", but given where he was *right now*, it's a GREAT move for him ... if he can show that he's capable of scoring in MLS, then's he's right back in the CMNT mix, in my opinion. Macksam, youllneverwalkalone, Chad_Impact and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamiltonfan Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 (edited) Taking a step back, this could prove as an excellent strategy to ground Ballou in some of the best football environments and realities. Lets see how he does in the MLS this round. The platform is his....vamos Edited August 7, 2019 by hamiltonfan Obinna and Dominic94 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 I'm very interested to see how he does. Orji and the Finnish winger, like Tabla, are good young players. I don't think he'll waltz his way into the starting line up. hamiltonfan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad_Impact Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Hold up, they deleted the tweet. Apparently he would have to go through the joke allocation process MLS has. Addona 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ansem Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 According to him, Barcelona just erased their tweet about Ballou. MLS gimmicky rules strikes again... Addona 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 7 minutes ago, Ansem said: According to him, Barcelona just erased their tweet about Ballou. MLS gimmicky rules strikes again... 1 hour ago, Obinna said: Wow Impact signed Kirkic and Tabla on loan and I have tickets to see them play Cavalry next week 😎 Ah crap. I spoke too soon! Addona 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ansem Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 2 minutes ago, Obinna said: Ah crap. I spoke too soon! Speaking on Cavs, if they don't hammer Montreal tonight, that's once scary team that will face them in Calgary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaFan123 Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 This is a joke right? A homegrown player can’t be loaned back? As if another team is going to claim him. MLS strikes again. Obinna, johnyb and Addona 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikmacdo Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 I cant see someone not claiming him on the allocation list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 17 minutes ago, Mikmacdo said: I cant see someone not claiming him on the allocation list. I suspect Barca B won't loan him to any other club in MLS. Not that they'd need an international slot, because Tabla is a hgp, but because the player would very unlikely want to go play at Chicago fire, for example. The fire are next on the list. Colorado just traded they spot to DC, who just bought Ola Kamara from Shenzen with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad_Impact Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 (edited) Impact traded Azira to Chicago so have to think it's for their allocation spot. Edit Wow Great value for Azira, ballou on his way Edited August 7, 2019 by Chad_Impact Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad_Impact Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 johnyb and baulderdash77 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baulderdash77 Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 It’s crummy that the Chicago Fire basically extorted Ariza from Montreal. But MLS gonna MLS! Macksam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeoH037 Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 2 minutes ago, baulderdash77 said: It’s crummy that the Chicago Fire basically extorted Ariza from Montreal. But MLS gonna MLS! It is, but clearly the Impact values Ballou more over him, and rightfully so. Ballou can break into the Impact's starting 11, and he will be playing along Guillard whom he is close friends with. Remi Garde is also a good coach and knows how to spot and bring out young talent. This is what Ballou needs right now, he needs playing time in order to get his confidence and swagger back. He is still extremely young and has tons of potential. Corazon, Dominic94 and Ruffian 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoginess Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 3 hours ago, hamiltonfan said: Taking a step back, this could prove as an excellent strategy to ground Ballou in some of the best football environments and realities. Lets see how he does in the MLS this round. The platform is his....vamos I don't even know if this is a step back, it's not like he has established himself as a key player at any point with BarcaB. Agree it could be exactly what he needs tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamiltonfan Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 8 minutes ago, Yoginess said: I don't even know if this is a step back, it's not like he has established himself as a key player at any point with BarcaB. Agree it could be exactly what he needs tho. Sorry, I meant ‘taking a step back... to looking at the bigger picture of this transfer and time in the Barca system. CanadaFan123 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic94 Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 I don’t see why he can’t still be a good player. This will help him he’ll play a lot I think. CanadaFan123 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaFan123 Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Can’t believe that trade. There is so much back room stuff they try to pass off as legitimate it’s hilarious. Azira alone is probably not worth that swap, but MLS obviously waved a carrot in front of Chicago’s face. Why not just let it go? Ffs why does a player on loan for 3 months need to be allocated? Great move for Tabla and Impact though. This will in all likelihood get him back in the fall cmnt picture, so long as he features regularly. I hope commentators on tsn milk the hell out of “Young Canadian on loan from Barcelona” in commentary. Ruffian, nolando, johnyb and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandbloke Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 16 hours ago, CanadaFan123 said: Great move for Tabla and Impact though. This will in all likelihood get him back in the fall cmnt picture, so long as he features regularly. I hope he features regularly, but the Impact have 5 other wingers: Piatti, Okwonkwo, Browne, Bayiha, and Lappalainen. Choinière has also played fairly often as a winger. Bison44 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackdude Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 With Azira gone, I would expect to see more of Choinière in the middle. Also, Piatti has played centrally ever since Lappalainen joined the Impact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macksam Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 (edited) 21 hours ago, Addona said: It may be "awkward", but given where he was *right now*, it's a GREAT move for him ... if he can show that he's capable of scoring in MLS, then's he's right back in the CMNT mix, in my opinion. This, it's a good move. Wow, Bojan and Tabla....Impact really looking to go after the MLS Championship this year. Edited August 8, 2019 by Macksam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 Tabla already training with the Impact as per their IG account. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackdude Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 6 minutes ago, Obinna said: Tabla already training with the Impact as per their IG account. He was at the game yesterday. Not surprising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 20 minutes ago, Blackdude said: He was at the game yesterday. Not surprising. Should be available to play against Chicago this weekend, who I believe he got his first start (and goal) against in 2017. hamiltonfan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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