BearcatSA Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Just now, jonovision said: I would have had no issue with him being selected but he can't be a starter anymore. In this instance I'm glad Floro's hand was forced. Pure speculation on my part, but I think Floro would have started him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superbrad Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Will Hope Solo call us cowards if we get a 0 - 0 draw? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levi Oakey Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 2 minutes ago, xcalibre said: As much as I hate to say it, this team will get slaughtered in Honduras. Floro is going for a 0-0 away and a 1-0 at home on a Ricketts break and it's not going to be pretty That's a little harsh. We have a front four of potentially Arfield, Hoilett, Larin and Ricketts. I would have given my left nut for that just 2 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 1 minute ago, Obinna said: * I could also see Larin on the bench, Ricketts at CF and Akindele on the wing. That would be the same line up that beat Uzbekistan I believe. Larin sat on the bench in that game and also against Azerbaijan in favour of Ricketts. I don't recall any report of a Larin injury, so that was a tactical move. Ricketts has a strong work ethic and has looked good for TFC. Can anyone else see that happening? I don't. Larin's starting, Ricketts is one of the one side, Hoillet on the left, Arfield, Hutchinson, and Piette in the midfield. Bada bing, bada boom! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Complete Homer Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 1 minute ago, Obinna said: Predicted starting XI: ------------------Borjan------------------ Henry---Jakovic---Vitoria---De Jong ---------------Hutchinson----------------- Ricketts--Arfield---Edgar---Hoilett -----------------*Larin---------------------- * I could also see Larin on the bench, Ricketts at CF and Akindele on the wing. That would be the same line up that beat Uzbekistan I believe. Larin sat on the bench in that game and also against Azerbaijan in favour of Ricketts. I don't recall any report of a Larin injury, so that was a tactical move. Ricketts has a strong work ethic and has looked good for TFC. Can anyone else see that happening? He's been used as a quick outlet that forces the opposition's defence to mark less tightly, making space for the other forward, and to catch the opposition asleep. He's great at it, but I think it only works when he is paired with another forward (Larin-Ricketts might look fairly similar to Altidore-Ricketts). Maybe in a must-win against El Salvador? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yohan Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 30 minutes ago, jonovision said: Not a bad word about Ricketts in this thread. I wonder what changed.... My opinion of Ricketts really haven't changed much. He certainly earned a call up based on his form with TFC and how Canada generally lacks attackers in form. But Ricketts has been used properly by TFC, being the striker playing off the back of last defender using his pace to get behind opposition. We all know Floro is going to use Ricketts as a winger and that's not very effective, esp with Floro's bunker to death tactics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yohan Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Just now, Complete Homer said: He's been used as a quick outlet that forces the opposition's defence to mark less tightly, making space for the other forward, and to catch the opposition asleep. He's great at it, but I think it only works when he is paired with another forward (Larin-Ricketts might look fairly similar to Altidore-Ricketts). Maybe in a must-win against El Salvador? I'd love to see a Larin-Ricketts pairing in a 2 striker formation, because that gets best use out of Ricketts and adding more scoring threat. But 2 striker formation stretches Floro's imagination too much and he might have a brain hemorrhage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Complete Homer Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 1 minute ago, Yohan said: I'd love to see a Larin-Ricketts pairing in a 2 striker formation, because that gets best use out of Ricketts and adding more scoring threat. But 2 striker formation stretches Floro's imagination too much and he might have a brain hemorrhage. I agree, but a must-win against El Salvador scenario? I can see a man doing crazy things to save his job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oranje Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 7 minutes ago, Obinna said: Predicted starting XI: ------------------Borjan------------------ Henry---Jakovic---Vitoria---De Jong ---------------Hutchinson----------------- Ricketts--Arfield---Edgar---Hoilett -----------------*Larin---------------------- Switch up Edgar and Hutch and I think you're bang on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gian-Luca Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 According to this Eurosport article from yesterday, Doneil Henry is still out injured for West Ham: http://www.eurosport.com/football/premier-league/2016-2017/slaven-bilic-confirms-west-ham-are-interested-in-manchester-city-s-wilfried-bony_sto5754320/story.shtml So what the hell is going on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 5 minutes ago, Yohan said: But Ricketts has been used properly by TFC, being the striker playing off the back of last defender using his pace to get behind opposition. Or maybe it says more about the overall quality of MLS defending? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 1 minute ago, Oranje said: Switch up Edgar and Hutch and I think you're bang on Why do you think Floro will play Edgar at DM instead of Hutchinson? Last friendlies he was paired with Arfield as a CM wasn't he? I'd like to see Atiba further forward, but he has been fantastic at DM for us and Beskitas too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king1010 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 5 minutes ago, Gian-Luca said: According to this Eurosport article from yesterday, Doneil Henry is still out injured for West Ham: http://www.eurosport.com/football/premier-league/2016-2017/slaven-bilic-confirms-west-ham-are-interested-in-manchester-city-s-wilfried-bony_sto5754320/story.shtml So what the hell is going on? being injured in the premier league means your more fit than returning from injury in MLS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince193 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Our CB pool is probably the weakest it has even been. Jakovic has played two club games since August 2015. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gator Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 2 minutes ago, Vince193 said: Our CB pool is probably the weakest it has even been. Jakovic has played two club games since August 2015. What we lack in quality we make up for in numbers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oranje Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 7 minutes ago, Obinna said: Why do you think Floro will play Edgar at DM instead of Hutchinson? Last friendlies he was paired with Arfield as a CM wasn't he? I'd like to see Atiba further forward, but he has been fantastic at DM for us and Beskitas too. Mainly because I can't see Edgar that far up the pitch so Hutch would slide forward and Edgar would sit in front of the back line. This is all assuming that Floro actually plays Edgar tho... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonovision Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 4 minutes ago, gator said: What we lack in quality we make up for in numbers! Don't forget that some of the CBs are fullback depth pieces, as De Jong is the only natural fullback in the squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floortom Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 25 minutes ago, Obinna said: Predicted starting XI: ------------------Borjan------------------ Henry---Jakovic---Vitoria---De Jong ---------------Hutchinson----------------- Ricketts--Arfield---Edgar---Hoilett -----------------*Larin---------------------- * I could also see Larin on the bench, Ricketts at CF and Akindele on the wing. That would be the same line up that beat Uzbekistan I believe. Larin sat on the bench in that game and also against Azerbaijan in favour of Ricketts. I don't recall any report of a Larin injury, so that was a tactical move. Ricketts has a strong work ethic and has looked good for TFC. Can anyone else see that happening? Larin had a stomach virus for those two friendlies. That's why didn't he play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floortom Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 10 minutes ago, Vince193 said: Our CB pool is probably the weakest it has even been. Jakovic has played two club games since August 2015. Yes, and James has barely played for his club. Vitoria just signed and hasn't played for a club in a year. It's ugly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levi Oakey Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 I didn't want to go to Russia anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 11 minutes ago, Vince193 said: Our CB pool is probably the weakest it has even been. Jakovic has played two club games since August 2015. He hasn't been in the squad since they signed a Korean player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince193 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Would have liked to see Mallan Roberts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince193 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 On a related note, a keeper who does play regularly for his club, Greg Ranjitsingh, has been called up by Trinidad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzAndSting Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 2 minutes ago, Vince193 said: Would have liked to see Mallan Roberts. Having watched him play last night I would agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 When is there an actual press conference to discuss the squad selections in particular as well as the matches in general. It seems like the CSA controls access to info like the PMO under Harper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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