Olympique_de_Marseille Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 I don't think there has been a Marcus Haber thread since: http://www.thevoyageurs.org/forums/topic/25622-marcus-haber-transfer-listed/ Latest news is that he was released by Crewe Alexandra and is about to sign with Yeovil Town in League 2. http://www.somersetlive.co.uk/ex-west-bromwich-albion-striker-marcus-haber-linked-with-yeovil-town-move-on-a-one-year-deal/story-29421558-detail/story.html Was recently interviewed by Mitch Tierney of Red Nation Online right before the 2 friendlies in Austria and said he would probably stay in the UK. http://www.wakingthered.com/2016/5/31/11825862/marcus-haber-and-canada-ready-for-final-stepping-stone-ahead-of-september-qualifiers How Canada call-ups may have hurt his club career (from the Stoke Sentinel) : The call-ups for national side Canada, which saw him miss around 12 weeks of football during the past two seasons, also didn't help his cause, although no fault of his own..released at the end of his contract ...The big factor with Marcus in the end was the Canada thing. http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/crewe-alexandra-steve-davis-admits-marcus-haber/story-29268793-detail/story.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Complete Homer Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 I wish TFC gave him a look. He's a better Altidore stand in than Ricketts (assuming he eventually gets signed) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Would be a good replacement for Perez once he moves on or hangs em up, and at a fraction of the cost; not to mention he's a BC boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolbertos Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 good luck to Haber, but can't see him landing a gig for the Caps, even if he is local. Caps got pressing scoring needs and he fits the mold of Heineman when he was here. Strong in the air, but can't score with his feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolbertos Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 (edited) Dp Edited June 23, 2016 by nolbertos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertuzzi44 Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 I like Haber. I actually think he is somewhat underrated here. Big, strong, good in the air, holds up well, and even scores at a decent pace when given the minutes (averages about 8 goals a season in L1). I'd love for the Caps to sign him. Scored 11 goals in 2009 for them... >.> A_Gagne 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffian Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 (edited) Article on Haber's trial at Dundee United FC of the Scottish Championship. They were relegated last year and should have a good shot at promotion this year. https://www.eveningtelegraph.co.uk/fp/canadian-international-trial-dundee-united/ Edited August 8, 2016 by Ruffian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympique_de_Marseille Posted August 11, 2016 Author Share Posted August 11, 2016 (edited) His trial has ended. "Meanwhile, United have told former St Johnstone striker Marcus Haber, who had been on trial, that he can leave the club."http://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/football/dundee-united/261904/dundee-united-manager-ray-mckinnon-hails-hat-trick-hero-cammy-smith/ (no need to start a new thread for this @PJSweet ) Edited August 11, 2016 by Olympique_de_Marseille Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Damn, couldn't catch on with a Scottish Championship club? On to the next one, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 28 minutes ago, Obinna said: Damn, couldn't catch on with a Scottish Championship club? On to the next one, I guess. There is always a lot more to it than that like how the salary demands of Haber would fit into the team budget of a Scottish Championship team plus what are the current needs of team and what their playing style is. I am pretty sure Haber has the level of play necessary for the Scottish Championship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_Gagne Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 12 minutes ago, Grizzly said: There is always a lot more to it than that like how the salary demands of Haber would fit into the team budget of a Scottish Championship team plus what are the current needs of team and what their playing style is. I am pretty sure Haber has the level of play necessary for the Scottish Championship. Agree. More than just his play to be factored in here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympique_de_Marseille Posted August 11, 2016 Author Share Posted August 11, 2016 (edited) 10 hours ago, Grizzly said: There is always a lot more to it than that like how the salary demands of Haber would fit into the team budget of a Scottish Championship team plus what are the current needs of team and what their playing style is. Seems more like style than salary here: That front player will not be Canadian striker Marcus Haber. His trial proved short-lived and Ray has confirmed the former St Johnstone man has headed back south. “He wasn’t what we were looking for, so he’s gone. http://www.eveningtelegraph.co.uk/fp/adding-dundee-united-squad-key-ray-mckinnon/ Edited August 11, 2016 by Olympique_de_Marseille Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_Gagne Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 9 minutes ago, Olympique_de_Marseille said: Seems more like style than salary here: That front player will not be Canadian striker Marcus Haber. His trial proved short-lived and Ray has confirmed the former St Johnstone man has headed back south. “He wasn’t what we were looking for, so he’s gone. http://www.eveningtelegraph.co.uk/fp/adding-dundee-united-squad-key-ray-mckinnon/ ouch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shermanator Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Interesting that he hasn't been able to find a club after the best run of form in his career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floortom Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 7 minutes ago, shermanator said: Interesting that he hasn't been able to find a club after the best run of form in his career. Honestly, I didn't watch any Crewe games this year obviously, but Haber seems to be so intensely disliked by that fan-base I'm not so sure how good his form was. I know he scored some goals though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCM Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Despite hope on this page that it was contact demands or some other thing at play, I always doubted that. Dundee United wouldn't have brought the guy in workout first talking to his agent and knowing what to expect in terms of salary. It may have been something other than talent - style, work ethic, player chemistry, etc. M Huber is certainly good enough for Scottish Championship football, and even perhaps the Premiership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 I would say it's style. He's Rob Friend 2.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Rob Friend scored 18 goals in Bundesliga 2. Marcus Haber is no Rob Friend, sir. Kusch to the Corner, Obinna, A_Gagne and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympique_de_Marseille Posted August 12, 2016 Author Share Posted August 12, 2016 49 minutes ago, Obinna said: I would say it's style. He's Rob Friend 2.0 Except without the @El Hombre and @Blackdude fanbase; but I would take Haber scoring against Honduras over Friend scoring against Brazil any day of the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 2 hours ago, jpg75 said: Rob Friend scored 18 goals in Bundesliga 2. Marcus Haber is no Rob Friend, sir. The original version of anything is always the best, we all know that. canucklefan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 20 hours ago, Floortom said: Honestly, I didn't watch any Crewe games this year obviously, but Haber seems to be so intensely disliked by that fan-base I'm not so sure how good his form was. I know he scored some goals though I think the problem is that the best form of his career isn't really all that good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince193 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 41 minutes ago, Marc said: I think the problem is that the best form of his career isn't really all that good. He's not that good. It's as simple as that. He could barely find the back of the net in Scotland and has been at best a serviceable player in League One. At the end of the day Haber is representative of the kind of player we hope Canada can get away from eventually. Making the world cup isn't any easier when you rely on players playing in third divisions (And aren't even doing exceedingly well). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 I wonder if Haber has looked into Scandinavia? A team in Sweden or Norway might be interested I think? If that doesn't work, there's always NASL. Do any Ottawa or Edmonton fans think he'd be welcome? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shermanator Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Don't think there is much of a fit for Haber in Edmonton. They have some decent depth up front with Ameobi, Keegan and Fordyce. Ameobi's game would most likely resemble Haber's. That plus I don't know if Miller wants another large forward who's best asset is his hold up play after the disaster that was Frank Jonke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Bob Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Colin Miller coached in Vancouver in 2010, where he got to witness the disaster that was 2010 Marcus Haber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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