Unnamed Trialist Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 42 minutes ago, Keegan said: Okay, that's completely unacceptable and blatantly racist. You can't pretend to be all for everyone's political views and say something like that. FWIW I've never voted in my life, don't care that much but just like to call it like it is. Actually, Keegan, if you understand how the term is used, it is not inappropriate for MJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegan Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 https://twitter.com/NYCFC/status/1025922815483170816/video/1 This strike just shows the difference in confidence and ability of Phonzie. We all wondered if he could be a threat from distance, well I think we'll see that soon enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoginess Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 It’s so awesome just watching bits and pieces get added to his game constantly. He has had 3 or 4 great stikes in his early career but now it seems shots from outside the box are part of his game all of a sudden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison44 Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Funny how 17 year olds learn new things all the time eh?? Too bad some of the old buggers on here cant seem to learn to keep politics out of the soccer talk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SthMelbRed Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 2 hours ago, gigi riva said: I am looking forward to the day when a Team Canada Hockey team (I know this is a Soccer forum) will consist of Middle Eastern ,Asian and guys even Blacker than PK Subban ., being successful . Just to annoy all the Don Cherry types. For what it's worth, I think Don Cherry is a redneck in many ways, and I don't much care for his politics, but I don't think he's a racist. He'll always side with a Canadian, white, black, brown, or yellow, over a hockey player of any other nationality. For example, I'm pretty sure he's Jerome Iginla's biggest fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clamlinguine Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 8 hours ago, Vince193 said: Because he's a black immigrant succeeding, especially in this racially and politcally dividing time, especially for a man like Jozy in America. If you have a problem with that, then I don't have time for you. He's getting this transfer on merit, and he can be a role model for anyone (for myself as a child of latino immigrants, his story is very inspiring). But he is a black player, and for many black youths in sports, who are often marginalized, this is a wonderful story that can inspire them and others. Black kids marginalized in sports? lmao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertuzzi44 Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 2 hours ago, clamlinguine said: Black kids marginalized in sports? lmao Uhhhmmmmm, did you not read about how the "Free Footie" program was instrumental in allowing a child of a poor immigrant family (Davies) the opportunity to even play soccer? Sports is a leisure activity. Equipment costs, league fees, etc, can be very expensive. These types of expenses adversely affect poor or otherwise marginalized people (i.e. First Nations), who are statistically most often non-whites, and are less likely to be able to afford the costs. Upper or middle class people (majority white people) don't face the same challenges. Come on people, this is not rocket science. There is a reason that the NHL's "Hockey is for Everyone" program has Willie O'ree as its ambassador.... So to answer your question.... YES!!! Watch this video:Edmonton Free Footie soccer league giving underprivileged kids a leg uphttps://globalnews.ca/video/4276436/edmonton-free-footie-soccer-league-giving-underprivileged-kids-a-leg-up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeta Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 9 hours ago, Keegan said: https://twitter.com/NYCFC/status/1025922815483170816/video/1 This strike just shows the difference in confidence and ability of Phonzie. We all wondered if he could be a threat from distance, well I think we'll see that soon enough. Save those all day long but yeah, point well taken. He's brave enough to try and smart enough to know if you aren't going to have a crack from there you have no business being on the pitch. And I know we keep going on about how he's years ahead of his age in so many attributes of the game but one thing he'll never be in front of is his body. He's a still a kid, he's getting stronger by the day. Was a bit of venom on that try can you imagine how he's going to hit that in 5 or 6 years when he's IN HIS EARLY 20s. Weeeee!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 4 hours ago, Bertuzzi44 said: Uhhhmmmmm, did you not read about how the "Free Footie" program was instrumental in allowing a child of a poor immigrant family (Davies) the opportunity to even play soccer? Sports is a leisure activity. Equipment costs, league fees, etc, can be very expensive. These types of expenses adversely affect poor or otherwise marginalized people (i.e. First Nations), who are statistically most often non-whites, and are less likely to be able to afford the costs. Upper or middle class people (majority white people) don't face the same challenges. Come on people, this is not rocket science. There is a reason that the NHL's "Hockey is for Everyone" program has Willie O'ree as its ambassador.... So to answer your question.... YES!!! Watch this video:Edmonton Free Footie soccer league giving underprivileged kids a leg uphttps://globalnews.ca/video/4276436/edmonton-free-footie-soccer-league-giving-underprivileged-kids-a-leg-up You can say non-white kids statistically account for a higher percentage of "poor or marginalized" kids and you'd probably be correct. But the majority of black kids in Canada are probably not marginalized or poor. Nor are the majority of white kids, asain kids, etc. My guess is that first nation kids are the only exception. That being said, Alphonso is a great story to all Canadians, especially those who are underprivileged. I am proud to live in a country where groups like Edmonton footie free soccer exist! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Did anyone watch the NYCFC game last night? Maybe it was the small field, but Davies struggled to get into the game. He had one brilliant strike later in the second half, but aside from that he wasn't able to impact the game like we've grown accustomed to seeing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonovision Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 19 minutes ago, Obinna said: Did anyone watch the NYCFC game last night? Maybe it was the small field, but Davies struggled to get into the game. He had one brilliant strike later in the second half, but aside from that he wasn't able to impact the game like we've grown accustomed to seeing. There's also the fact that he only had 30 minutes to make an impression with a Whitecaps B team lineup. It wasn't his best effort but the attacking thrust of the team did improve with him out there. He's not going to have two goals and two assists every game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegan Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 26 minutes ago, Cheeta said: Save those all day long but yeah, point well taken. He's brave enough to try and smart enough to know if you aren't going to have a crack from there you have no business being on the pitch. And I know we keep going on about how he's years ahead of his age in so many attributes of the game but one thing he'll never be in front of is his body. He's a still a kid, he's getting stronger by the day. Was a bit of venom on that try can you imagine how he's going to hit that in 5 or 6 years when he's IN HIS EARLY 20s. Weeeee!!!! I didn’t think it was a routine save.. a half foot higher and it’s top bins (from the angle I saw). i agree though.. striking a ball like that at 17.. imagine when he’s matured in a few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stryker911 Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 34 minutes ago, Obinna said: Did anyone watch the NYCFC game last night? Maybe it was the small field, but Davies struggled to get into the game. He had one brilliant strike later in the second half, but aside from that he wasn't able to impact the game like we've grown accustomed to seeing. https://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/davies-difference-whitecaps-draw-nycfc/ According to Sportsnet he changed the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 42 minutes ago, jonovision said: There's also the fact that he only had 30 minutes to make an impression with a Whitecaps B team lineup. It wasn't his best effort but the attacking thrust of the team did improve with him out there. He's not going to have two goals and two assists every game. I think the players around him were definitely a factor. IIRC that one chance Davies fashioned for himself was after Reyna came on the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acid-Tone Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 My heart hurts for having to watch those highlights on that abomination of a field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 I just held my breath after he got cranked end over end by Ring on that challenge. All I was thinking was, "Please don't let that be a blown ACL!" As it turned out, it was Ring who ended up needing some treatment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 On 7/31/2018 at 2:52 PM, Tg11 said: Real recognizin' dat real y'all...real talk keepin dat it all the way 100 with dat y'all but it seem more and more dat world class elite players dat takin' notice of dis kid dat and his talent dat which says dat a lot in the dat game of dat soccer I noticed you forgot to put your favourite new word in that post, so I fixed it for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingback6 Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 9 hours ago, Acid-Tone said: My heart hurts for having to watch those highlights on that abomination of a field. I can only imagine the expression on Pirlo's face when he saw that pitch for the first time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macksam Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Da f*** is this shit? Time for me to set this board straight. On 8/4/2018 at 11:04 PM, Bertuzzi44 said: White people cannot tell non-white people who their role models are and why. I hate to break it to you but race is constantly brought up because it is relevant. There is systemic racism/sexism/homophobia/you name it throughout Canada and Canadian institutions. Fuck this is derailing fast... Let's get back on to news about Alphonso! I don't recall Keegan saying anything of the sort. You got emotional by your own doing. No, race isn't relevant. I know Matty and I will disagree a little here (I still love you brah). Anyhow, it's only brought up by the left when they partake in their identity politics, which IMO further divides us. Systemic racism/sexism/homophobia? If there is, please tell me the institution and how its being racist, sexist and/or homophobic. On 8/4/2018 at 11:11 PM, gigi riva said: Why are talking race here Davies is a good player black white or Asian . lets end this here. Who cares what espn says screw them. I hear enough racial talk at work etc. I do not want to hear it here . If people here want to bring racial stuff then go to Rebel Media , The Sun papers, or the Conservative party website Those medias only offer countering points of view as a reaction to again said identity politics played by the left. The right do not like talking about race, the right want to treat people like individuals and judge people based on merit, not race. The left like to group people based on identity and make victims out of them, which doesn't need to happen in this day and age. On 8/4/2018 at 11:15 PM, gigi riva said: I am looking forward to the day when a Team Canada Hockey team (I know this is a Soccer forum) will consist of Middle Eastern ,Asian and guys even Blacker than PK Subban ., being successful . Just to annoy all the Don Cherry types. Don Cherry has never shown any disdain to players of colour so leave the man alone. I only recall a few incidents in the early 90s where he said some awful things about the first Soviet defectors like Pavel Bure and Sergei Federov and yes, those things were pretty racist. He's attacked Europeans and Quebecois actually quite a bit in the past decade but I guess it was okay considering he said it about white people and all.... On 8/4/2018 at 11:20 PM, gigi riva said: First of all Trump is a d bag Jordan is a carded Republican and in my opinion a Uncle Tom who only answers to Nike. While James is neither a Republican or a democrat to my knowledge . but LB has criticized both Trump and Fox News Calling a black man who is conservative an uncle Tom is the most tiresome play in the race book. Why is he an Uncle Tom? Because he can think for himself? Because he doesn't follow the masses like the left want him to? The fact he doesn't tow the line and act accordingly like democrats want him to makes him the exact opposite of an uncle Tom. On 8/5/2018 at 12:28 AM, Unnamed Trialist said: Actually, Keegan, if you understand how the term is used, it is not inappropriate for MJ. I don't recall MJ being a low class, sub-servient person to anybody no matter how the much the left want him to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 3 hours ago, Macksam said: Those medias only offer countering points of view as a reaction to again said identity politics played by the left. The right do not like talking about race, the right want to treat people like individuals and judge people based on merit, not race. The left like to group people based on identity and make victims out of them, which doesn't need to happen in this day and age. Imagine defending the fucking Rebel under the guise of setting the board "straight." GTFO with this BS. EDIT: Can't wait for the incredibly brilliant response to this post, which will consist of a blown up version of your board avatar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ansem Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 @admin You need more mods. That's how a thread gets derailed and gets out of hand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 1 minute ago, Ansem said: @admin You need more mods. That's how a thread gets derailed and gets out of hand The thread was already derailed, then got back on track until someone decided to set us all straight. I wasn't going to let such stupidity stand, but that'll be the last from me on the off-topic posts in this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Geez. It was so nice to be off the computer for a few days. On my phone now. Won't be home for a few hours yet, driving. I'll catch up in the morning. If something needs to be deleted call me I'll stop somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertuzzi44 Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 3 hours ago, Macksam said: Da f*** is this shit? Time for me to set this board straight. No, race isn't relevant. I know Matty and I will disagree a little here (I still love you brah). Anyhow, it's only brought up by the left when they partake in their identity politics, which IMO further divides us. Systemic racism/sexism/homophobia? If there is, please tell me the institution and how its being racist, sexist and/or homophobic. This is soooooooo wrong and ignorant, BUT, in the interest of getting the topic back to footy I'll say let's agree to disagree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macksam Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 2 hours ago, RS said: Imagine defending the fucking Rebel under the guise of setting the board "straight." GTFO with this BS. EDIT: Can't wait for the incredibly brilliant response to this post, which will consist of a blown up version of your board avatar. How am I supposed to respond to a deflection? 2 hours ago, RS said: The thread was already derailed, then got back on track until someone decided to set us all straight. I wasn't going to let such stupidity stand, but that'll be the last from me on the off-topic posts in this thread. And this ad hominem....? 2 hours ago, Bertuzzi44 said: This is soooooooo wrong and ignorant, BUT, in the interest of getting the topic back to footy I'll say let's agree to disagree. It's alright brah, we can talk about these things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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