Obinna Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 7 minutes ago, BearcatSA said: But with that, he is surplus to requirements at the moment but imo a good fit and asset for other MLS teams, so I could see him moved elsewhere in order to get another player who fills a need. Yes for sure. He may also be angling for a move back to Europe. There were links with Brondby not so long ago, who sit 3rd in the Danish Superliga. Whether he moves within or outside MLS, or not at all, MTL have built some nice depth in the back. He may be viewed as a moveable asset to free up funds to strengthen other areas, but the same could be said for a number of players. I guess we'll have to wait and see, he could be back in the starting line up in short order for all we know. The other thing I just thought of was that he ended last season off with an injury, in the Voyageurs cup final. Perhaps coming off the bench has more to do with that than anything else we've mentioned thus far. Ivan and BearcatSA 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
costarg Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 10 hours ago, Obinna said: Yes for sure. He may also be angling for a move back to Europe. There were links with Brondby not so long ago, who sit 3rd in the Danish Superliga. Whether he moves within or outside MLS, or not at all, MTL have built some nice depth in the back. He may be viewed as a moveable asset to free up funds to strengthen other areas, but the same could be said for a number of players. I guess we'll have to wait and see, he could be back in the starting line up in short order for all we know. The other thing I just thought of was that he ended last season off with an injury, in the Voyageurs cup final. Perhaps coming off the bench has more to do with that than anything else we've mentioned thus far. I feel they're being careful with the injury. ZBG was a beast last year and still has lots of potential. I believe he offers more than Lappi and Bassong who has also been getting minutes. Choniere would be even better if he played in the middle, but it's pretty congested at the moment. Obinna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 Just pointing out that he is starting tonight for the biggest game of Montreal’s season so far (and it will remain a significant game). I think that shows that he is very much still a key player for them. Ruffian, Obinna, johnyb and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympique_de_Marseille Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 So they invited Spoony and Piette to Toronto but was he there? I don't recall seeing him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaFan123 Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 16 minutes ago, Olympique_de_Marseille said: So they invited Spoony and Piette to Toronto but was he there? I don't recall seeing him. I didn't see him either, nor did I see Shaffelburg, which I thought was even stranger given he was in Toronto. Olympique_de_Marseille and Corazon 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 7 hours ago, CanadaFan123 said: I didn't see him either, nor did I see Shaffelburg, which I thought was even stranger given he was in Toronto. Why would Shaff be there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 9 hours ago, Olympique_de_Marseille said: So they invited Spoony and Piette to Toronto but was he there? I don't recall seeing him. I didn't see him, but I definitely heard Spoony's name called out after the Jamaica game when they were bringing out the team and had the honour guard. I can't remember if Piette was mentioned. It definitely sounded like he was there, but it was hard to see exactly what was going on. h coach 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gian-Luca Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 1 hour ago, jordan said: Why would Shaff be there? He played in two qualifiers in the Octagon, coming in as a sub against Jamaica and Panama in the 2nd window. And they wouldn’t have had to fly him in either, unlike Piette and Wotherspoon narduch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king1010 Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 (edited) I think these two were invited because they were injured and otherwise would have been called up. Zbg and shaf were healthy and not called up. Edited April 1, 2022 by king1010 Ruffian, Obinna and NVsoccer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pottsy3 Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 9 hours ago, Olympique_de_Marseille said: So they invited Spoony and Piette to Toronto but was he there? I don't recall seeing him. It seems to me that the only players they brought in were players who would have been on the roster if not for injury. ZBG and Shaffelburg were assumedly on the extended roster but are still outside of the calls. Obinna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gian-Luca Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 Actually Shaffelburg wasn't healthy either (although he might be back for this weekend's TFC game). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stryker911 Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 Signed a contract extension with Montreal. I don't love the move. He hasn't been starting much this year while I feel he should be. I think he is better than MLS and should have gone back to Europe. He also should be a regular call up for us and won't be while he is on the Montreal bench. king1010, Corazon and DeRo_Is_King 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffian Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 1 hour ago, Stryker911 said: Signed a contract extension with Montreal. I don't love the move. He hasn't been starting much this year while I feel he should be. I think he is better than MLS and should have gone back to Europe. He also should be a regular call up for us and won't be while he is on the Montreal bench. Is he better than MLS if he can't even start regularly? Where in Europe will he go? Anywhere he goes will likely be a step down from MLS and likely start riding the bench. footballfreak 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 A lot of people questioned Dayne St. Clair for re-signing too. Perhaps we need to give it time before writing him off johnyb, Obinna and Xavier. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic94 Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 2 hours ago, Ruffian said: Is he better than MLS if he can't even start regularly? Where in Europe will he go? Anywhere he goes will likely be a step down from MLS and likely start riding the bench. He was one of their best players last year and TBH I still don’t understand the Johnston trade and don’t think he’s a fit for their style. ZBG tbh merited a call up to almost every window before he got injured and then he did work his way back. If Laryea or Johnston hadn’t of played so well ZBG was in, he ran and they have been running just as fast. I do think he can move up a level also as he’s been on their asses for a year. DeRo_Is_King 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 (edited) Came on the field when Johnston limped off about 10 minutes ago and has since gotten a goal and assist. I know it is great to have Canadians playing for our three MLS teams but I really dislike the fact that Alistair and ZBG seem to be competing for the same position. ZBG is a really talented player and he needs to be starting somewhere. - either on another MLS team or in another league. Edited May 7, 2022 by dyslexic nam Xavier., HochelagaFC, narduch and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadenge Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 Just now, dyslexic nam said: Came on the field when Johnston limped off and has since gotten a goal and assist. I know it is great to have Canadians playing for our three MLS teams but I really dislike the fact that Alistair and ZBG seem to be competing for the same position. ZBG is a really talented player and he needs to be starting somewhere. - either on another MLS team or in another league. This. Don't understand why he re signed with Montreal this year given his predicament Cadeau 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckgbp Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 2 minutes ago, dyslexic nam said: Came on the field when Johnston limped off about 10 minutes ago and has since gotten a goal and assist. I know it is great to have Canadians playing for our three MLS teams but I really dislike the fact that Alistair and ZBG seem to be competing for the same position. ZBG is a really talented player and he needs to be starting somewhere. - either on another MLS team or in another league. Bitter rivals, but it is a position of need for TFC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strait Red Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 Beautiful Norrin Radd, Corazon, sebdeserio and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 Just now, canuckgbp said: Bitter rivals, but it is a position of need for TFC. That would be the ideal outcome. No idea what their working relationship is like but you would have to think that both teams have some interest in advancing Canadian soccer. Not saying it would in any way override the team’s self interest but hopefully they would be willing to land on a mutually beneficial situation that would see young Canadians getting more playing time. Bottom line is the Brault Guiilard absolutely has the quality to start in MLS consistently. johnyb, HochelagaFC, Dominic94 and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic94 Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 3 hours ago, dyslexic nam said: That would be the ideal outcome. No idea what their working relationship is like but you would have to think that both teams have some interest in advancing Canadian soccer. Not saying it would in any way override the team’s self interest but hopefully they would be willing to land on a mutually beneficial situation that would see young Canadians getting more playing time. Bottom line is the Brault Guiilard absolutely has the quality to start in MLS consistently. He deserves to play and a move to be a starter, he was fire last year. toontownman and dyslexic nam 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beaver 2.0 Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 A Canadian involved on every goal today! Nice to see all these backline players getting great minutes and performing well. toontownman, Fresh Prince of MTL and johnyb 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gian-Luca Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 2 hours ago, Dominic94 said: He deserves to play and a move to be a starter, he was fire last year. He could probably walk right into the TFC line-up, especially with JMR out.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 (edited) Linked to Clermont in Ligue 1. They finished 17th of 20 last season Edited June 20, 2022 by narduch Unnamed Trialist, toontownman, Metro and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic94 Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 12 minutes ago, narduch said: Linked to Clermont in Ligue 1. They finished 17th of 20 last season He can play there would be great. Obinna and narduch 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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