Kadenge Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 2 very well taken goals. Both struck with power and precision. The 2nd goal was actually more impressive than the first as he created and finished from a tighter angle. Just keep it going Ballou. Still remember how this thread exploded when he committed to Canada cronaldo7, Northvansteve, Dominic94 and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corazon Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 Has obviously had some injuries this season but just showed that he has the talent to continue playing at this level and hopefully another chance at a better level. Hopefully he can get some MLS minutes and maintain some good form to finish this season. I thought he was by far one of Canada's best players during Olympic qualifying regardles of not being able to put any of his chances away. Club Linesman, Northvansteve, Obinna and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic94 Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 That’s one way to start saving your career, I think he will return on the bench this weekend and it will be hard to keep him out of the lineup with a performance like that. toontownman, cronaldo7, Obinna and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apbsmith Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 (edited) Was just so nice to see him celebrate with his teammates and clearly enjoy the moment. I'm comparing this to the past, where he would show visual frustration towards teammates. From the Olympic qualifiers to these highlights it has already looked like he's matured immensely with a clear desire to perform. Keep it up, all of Canada is cheering for you. Edited September 23, 2021 by apbsmith Obinna, Trois Reds, dyslexic nam and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Olympique_de_Marseille said: @dyslexic nam sent him some good Atlantic Canada vibes. I’m not saying I deserve the assists on the goals or anything. I just think I played a really major role tonight… But seriously. Just caught the game on replay because I was watching my son play volleyball. Super happy for Ballou. I (and many others) have been really hoping he would rediscover the spark that people so obviously saw a few years ago. It is far from job done, but tonight was the perfect way to announce his intention to force himself back into the picture. Happy as hell for the kid - even though I would have been happy to see the Wanderers come out with the win. As @Markoaleks said earlier - if it had to be anyone, I am pretty happy it was him (and ZBG with the assist on the first - another guy I am hoping forces his way into the national team discussion). I know some Haligonians may not be happy about the outcome, but this was a good night for Canadian footy, and the Wanderers did themselves proud with the way they played. Edited September 23, 2021 by dyslexic nam apbsmith, Kadenge, Ivan and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_Gagne Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 2 hours ago, king1010 said: Call him up! Dude can still shoot! very glad to see him back and scoring goals. will be good for his confidence. re: call up, we'll see how he does in MLS but watching him score tonight did make me think we could at least use a camp poutine for some of these guys. I hope they do one despite the crazy ocho schedule. Addona and Obinna 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 I love that he had two great shots using both feet. Neither of those were tentative “just get it on net” efforts. He smashed both of them. costarg, N1ckbr0wn, canuckgbp and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youllneverwalkalone Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 Great to see this guy playing football again, and looked to be loving it again! Obinna, Addona and Metro 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Observer Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 While we definitely have much better options that we did when he committed, if he can translate this to MLS and become a regular started he will be in the mix. Likely not until the January window at the earliest but lets see what he can do in the remainder of the season. Also, great to see him playing again and loving it as youllneverwalkalone said. I didn't watch the match, but great to see he was also putting in the effort. My sense is Tabla is a sensitive type and Henry's constant belittling of players likely didn't go down with him. Nancy seems a much better people manager and he has the side bought into this approach and playing with confidence. I think this suits Tabla costarg and dyslexic nam 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Observer Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 Good quote from him even players these days know to make such comments “It wasn’t an easy road back these last six or eight months with this injury so I’m really happy to come back and help the team,” said Tabla. “I just want to keep working to help the team and prove to the staff that I can be of value to the team.” https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/soccer/article-cf-montreal-beats-hfx-wanderers-advance-to-semi-finals/ I think if he can keep up this attitude, there is hope for him yet MtlMario, baulderdash77, Ruffian and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cronaldo7 Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 The atmosphere seemed amazing last night. Massive props to Halifax. Makes me so happy to see how far football is coming in our country and this is literally just the beginning. Fans like us keep it going and performances like Ballou’s keeps us coming back. Everybody wins. MtlMario, Dr.Dre, CanadaFan123 and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 Halifax deserve a permanant stadium. Fan support last night was incredible. cronaldo7, Kent, MtlMario and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie_the_parrot Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 I wouldn't tamper with what has been working very well. Location might play a significant role. Ruffian and Obinna 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 14 minutes ago, Ozzie_the_parrot said: I wouldn't tamper with what has been working very well. Location might play a significant role. I was thinking a permanent stadium at that location instead of a temporary one, but yeah I guess if it ain't broke don't fix it. johnyb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic94 Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 I believe the plan was to test that ground and to see how it went before working on a permanent soloution Obinna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 1 hour ago, Dominic94 said: I believe the plan was to test that ground and to see how it went before working on a permanent soloution tests seem to be going pretty well.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaFan123 Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 No minutes tonight. Kind of perplexing/discouraging. johnyb, toontownman, Ivan and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckgbp Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 17 minutes ago, CanadaFan123 said: No minutes tonight. Kind of perplexing/discouraging. You think they would of wanted an offensive spark at the end of the game. His confidence was high after just bagging 2. Strange indeed. toontownman and johnyb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floortom Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 He hasn’t had an MLS appearance in one year. I don’t think scoring against a CPL team is going to all of a sudden get him minutes in must win matches for Montreal. Give it a bit of time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 37 minutes ago, Floortom said: He hasn’t had an MLS appearance in one year. I don’t think scoring against a CPL team is going to all of a sudden get him minutes in must win matches for Montreal. Give it a bit of time I get that, but in a game where they needed goals, throwing on the guy who just scored 2 (even if against a CPL side) isn’t a terrible idea. You put him on the bench for a reason, so it did seem like a good chance to give him some sub minutes. h coach, CanadaFan123, Ivan and 7 others 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympique_de_Marseille Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 😬 That makes me sad. dyslexic nam and costarg 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GasPed Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 8 minutes ago, Olympique_de_Marseille said: 😬 That makes me sad. Wow. That doesn't sound good at all. Is it the end of the line for Ballou?... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckgbp Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 (edited) So the translated tweet on twitter reads: Nancy: Ballou was not on the scoresheet by choice. Wanyama has a problem with his knee. If I didn't take Ballou, it's because he doesn't deserve it There has to be more to this. Why publicly say the player doesn't deserve to play? Is something getting lost in translation? Seems like something a manager would say when he is done with the player and feels he has no other recourse? Otherwise why not keep it in house? Edited October 16, 2021 by canuckgbp johnyb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sal333 Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 40 minutes ago, canuckgbp said: So the translated tweet on twitter reads: Nancy: Ballou was not on the scoresheet by choice. Wanyama has a problem with his knee. If I didn't take Ballou, it's because he doesn't deserve it There has to be more to this. Why publicly say the player doesn't deserve to play? Is something getting lost in translation? Seems like something a manager would say when he is done with the player and feels he has no other recourse? Otherwise why not keep it in house? On the CF MTL game today they said the coach wasn't happy with Ballou's effort in practice. johnyb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 28 minutes ago, Sal333 said: On the CF MTL game today they said the coach wasn't happy with Ballou's effort in practice. And as much as I have been cheering for him, I think that is the 3rd of 4th manager to express something similar. Too bad - he had such a great game in the Canadian Championship when he scored 2 after subbing in. Too bad he can’t get his head in it. I was really hoping he would turn things around but it increasingly seems like that isn’t going to be the case. johnyb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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