IceCreamMan Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Other than Attakora (who is listed at CB) who can play RB? I guess Straith in a pinch? Seems a bit midfield heavy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shway Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 2 hours ago, Levi Oakey said: We're only bringing 3 CB's? It's a new era lads. Is Findlay trying the infamous 3-5-2? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 I think 3 CB'S for one friendly is fine. Even if we lose one to injury, there is still a back up. If we lose both (very unlikely), Straith can drop back in there as cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 http://www.royalgazette.com/soccer/article/20170118/bascome-perfect-fit-for-bermuda From the article Bermuda’s team against Canada is expected to include several of the under-20 players who helped the island qualify for the Concacaf Championship in Costa Rica next month. Lightbourne’s under-20s have been pitted against the host country, El Salvador and Trinidad and Tobago in group C, after finishing runners-up in their group at the Caribbean Football Union Championship in Curaçao in October. Having played against a number of Canada’s squad in the United Soccer League over the past two seasons, Leverock knows only too well how tough an opponent they will be. “It’s important for Bermuda to get games like this,” Leverock said. “We don’t play too many friendlies because of where we’re located and it’s expensive to travel. To play against a team of Canada’s quality will be a real test for us. “We will have a young team as some of the under-20s will be involved as they are preparing for their tournament. “I think we can show the island that this young group coming through is something special. “It’s major what they have achieved and they’re close to a World Cup and that’s huge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 If you're a gambling man, betting on Canada will pay out 1.5 times your bet and a Bermuda bet pays out 6 times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 1 hour ago, matty said: If you're a gambling man, betting on Canada will pay out 1.5 times your bet and a Bermuda bet pays out 6 times. That sounds like easy money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzAndSting Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 1 hour ago, matty said: If you're a gambling man, betting on Canada will pay out 1.5 times your bet and a Bermuda bet pays out 6 times. Where are you seeing this? I'm seeing .5 (or -205 specifically) with Bodog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 4 minutes ago, BuzzAndSting said: Where are you seeing this? I'm seeing .5 (or -205 specifically) with Bodog. sportsbet. http://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/international-soccer/international-friendlies/Bermuda-v-Canada-3123258.html i don't usually read this stuff so might be off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzAndSting Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 6 minutes ago, matty said: sportsbet. http://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/international-soccer/international-friendlies/Bermuda-v-Canada-3123258.html i don't usually read this stuff so might be off That makes sense. North American books normally list odds as + or -. So for this game the money line is Ber +475, Can -205, Draw +300. So for Canada you have to put down $205 to win $100. For Bermuda you get $475 for every $100 you put down. Euros normally list money lines as multipliers, or decimals, as you described. When I saw 1.5 times I assumed that was the + or - payout which would have been pretty sweet. Interesting that Sportsbet is paying 6 times on a Bermuda win while Bodog is paying 4.75 times, you don't normally see that variance. Makes me wonder if Bodog knows something Sportsbet doesn't. Overall I would have thought Canada would have had more value considering how we've played. At -205 I don't think it's a smart bet, I think the smartest bet is on a draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince193 Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Sad that Babouli isn't in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 It is. I thought both him and Hamilton would have been selected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Paddypower has odds at 1/2 which is 1.50. Checked bet365 but there is no line yet. If Bermuda are fielding some U20 kids this is a golden opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 is anyone actually gonna bet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCreamMan Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Was thinking about it but it doesn't let you sign up with a Canadian address. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzAndSting Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 35 minutes ago, matty said: is anyone actually gonna bet? I put $200 down with Bodog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympique_de_Marseille Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Just now, BuzzAndSting said: I put $200 down with Bodog. @BuzzAndSting so clearly you'll be watching this one closely! Interested in doing a setup like back in June so we can watch the game at Gracies? I think I'd go down if you did. Any events from 2-4pm on Sundays? Friends or Seinfeld trivia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gian-Luca Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 So much for Findlay's "I'm not a supporter of unattached players on the national team" comment. Here's the club breakdown for the 18-man roster: Orlando CIty - 1 FC Dallas - 1 Montreal Impact - 2 Vancouver Whitecaps - 3 Whitecaps 2 - 1 Toronto FC - 3 Edmonton - 1 Ottawa Fury - 1 Unattached FC - 4 Unattached FC is leading club provider for this friendly! Meanwhile, most of the cut players do have clubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 2 hours ago, Gian-Luca said: So much for Findlay's "I'm not a supporter of unattached players on the national team" comment. Here's the club breakdown for the 18-man roster: Orlando CIty - 1 FC Dallas - 1 Montreal Impact - 2 Vancouver Whitecaps - 3 Whitecaps 2 - 1 Toronto FC - 3 Edmonton - 1 Ottawa Fury - 1 Unattached FC - 4 Unattached FC is leading club provider for this friendly! Meanwhile, most of the cut players do have clubs. Perhaps the most impressive players simply won out? As a rule, I don't like calling unattached players, but this time of year can cause those numbers to rise. I don't think any of those four will be without a club by the time March rolls around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gian-Luca Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 5 hours ago, Obinna said: Perhaps the most impressive players simply won out? As a rule, I don't like calling unattached players, but this time of year can cause those numbers to rise. I don't think any of those four will be without a club by the time March rolls around. I am not actually questioning the selection of the unattached players and I not surprised any of them made the final cut given that they all have more pro and national team experience than most of the cut players, I just think it is a bit silly to make the statement in the first place and then not follow up on it. It is not as though saying "unattached won't cut it" is going to provide much incentive to a player who doesn't have a club to go and find one, they are going to want to get a club anyway because presumably they love the sport and they want to earn a living. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince193 Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 7 hours ago, Obinna said: Perhaps the most impressive players simply won out? As a rule, I don't like calling unattached players, but this time of year can cause those numbers to rise. I don't think any of those four will be without a club by the time March rolls around. If Jakovic and Straith are our most impressive that is worrying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 1 minute ago, Vince193 said: If Jakovic and Straith are our most impressive that is worrying. Really, I have always rated Jakovic and still do. He has decent pace and is a good passer out of the back. Confident on the ball. Decent in the air. Use to have occasional defensive lapses but when was the last time he made a critical mistake that cost us? I'm not super high on Straith but I'm not worried that he made the cut. I expected as much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soccerpro Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 As strange as it is to say it. I feel like defenders are going to be our problem area over the next cycle not forwards or midfielders. MLS doesn't really take chances with young CBs and we have none in the pipeline. Aside from Kadin Chub, we still don't have a RB prospect. Contrast that with the likes of Cyle Larin, Jordan Hamilton, Alphonso Davies, Ballou Tabla, Jay Chapman etc etc. We will be a good attacking team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtlMario Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 3 minutes ago, Soccerpro said: As strange as it is to say it. I feel like defenders are going to be our problem area over the next cycle not forwards or midfielders. MLS doesn't really take chances with young CBs and we have none in the pipeline. Aside from Kadin Chub, we still don't have a RB prospect. Contrast that with the likes of Cyle Larin, Jordan Hamilton, Alphonso Davies, Ballou Tabla, Jay Chapman etc etc. We will be a good attacking team. "a good attacking team" certainly strange to hear BUT sure hope you are right(praying). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 1 hour ago, Soccerpro said: As strange as it is to say it. I feel like defenders are going to be our problem area over the next cycle not forwards or midfielders. MLS doesn't really take chances with young CBs and we have none in the pipeline. Aside from Kadin Chub, we still don't have a RB prospect. Contrast that with the likes of Cyle Larin, Jordan Hamilton, Alphonso Davies, Ballou Tabla, Jay Chapman etc etc. We will be a good attacking team. For sure we are light on CB prospects. I hope Didic can get a chance at Sporting KC this year, along with Pasher (is he a right back or left back?). Aside from those two, don't think we have anyone else coming through in MLS this season. I mean, we still have Dejong, Edgar and now maybe Jakovic, but Ouimette has now fallen down a rung, and Tissot looks like he may sign in NASL also. I don't want our internationals playing at this level. I'd rather them sign with Floro in Costa Rica if MLS is not in the cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shorty Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Pasher is a LW/LB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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