shamrock Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 On 6/22/2019 at 2:53 AM, BrennanFan said: Besiktas is a tough, tough place to be for your first European contract, especially as a striker. He should have been loaned out from the start. Good luck to Cyle. Of course. But I guess it's hard to say no to a boatload of cash. He needs this move to get back on track and show why he was regarded so highly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corazon Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 Yesterday could have been a nice confidence boost for Larin had he seen some minutes and bagged a goal or two. Should never have played the position he did in the Mexico. Should have been given to another attacking player. Maybe we see him late in a knockout game but hopefully we can see him regain form in the fall. Bertuzzi44 and Obinna 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamrock Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 4 hours ago, Corazon said: Yesterday could have been a nice confidence boost for Larin had he seen some minutes and bagged a goal or two. Should never have played the position he did in the Mexico. Should have been given to another attacking player. Maybe we see him late in a knockout game but hopefully we can see him regain form in the fall. Agree with playing him on the wing, that's just bogus. But let's be real here, the kid has barely played in 2 seasons. It's impossible to get in shape like that. Corazon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadenge Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 1 hour ago, shamrock said: Agree with playing him on the wing, that's just bogus. But let's be real here, the kid has barely played in 2 seasons. It's impossible to get in shape like that. This...I like Larin but I questioned his selection due to a lack of match fitness. No problem with his performance vs Mexico but what he needs the most is playing time with his new club...He will rise again. Corazon and shamrock 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SerTwenty Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 (edited) Turkey is a terrible place for youth development, but Larin is already 24... I hope he does well in Belgium, but I'm not holding my breath for any substantial improvement in ability, he is a US college product anyways. I'm pretty sure he would be a much better player now had he gone to Europe after Sigma. Edited June 24, 2019 by SerTwenty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamrock Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 8 hours ago, SerTwenty said: Turkey is a terrible place for youth development, but Larin is already 24... I hope he does well in Belgium, but I'm not holding my breath for any substantial improvement in ability, he is a US college product anyways. I'm pretty sure he would be a much better player now had he gone to Europe after Sigma. He's barely a college player with 1 season...He was on an upwards trajectory but then made a wrong choice (I don't know which other options there were tough). Zulte is not top-tier but just under that and they have to put some cash down for him. So there's no doubt that he'll get his chances there. I think he'll tear it up. 10-12 goals at bare minimum. Corazon and Obinna 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackdude Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 (edited) Larin to Zulte Waregem confirmed. EDIT: It's a 1 year loan with an option to buy. Edited July 5, 2019 by Blackdude Bikerack, Chad_Impact, Strait Red and 12 others 14 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeoH037 Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 Good move for Larin, perhaps we all underestimated the transition challenge to Besiktas. Larin is still a good striker, he just needs to play and get his confidence back. He had some really good moments during the Gold Cup (got incorrectly called offside against Mexico), but the rust took its toll. Belgium is a good level for him. Ruffian, apbsmith, Addona and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 That’s how Stella got her groove back. Well that was a bit different. Either way, best of luck to Cyle. Hope he rediscovers the form that made him such a hot prospect. Obinna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackdude Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 (edited) I'll add something to this: Besiktas was too much of a jump from MLS. I thought that he needed a loan to a midtable European team of a similar league once he got there. Midtable Belgium is comparable to MLS in terms of talent. So, I expect him to score against the midtable teams /bottom.. If he can play well against Anderlecht, Liège, Club Brugge and Genk, that's when we'll know he's ready for Europe. Edited July 5, 2019 by Blackdude jump not job Obinna and rightback 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 31 minutes ago, LeoH037 said: Good move for Larin, perhaps we all underestimated the transition challenge to Besiktas. Larin is still a good striker, he just needs to play and get his confidence back. He had some really good moments during the Gold Cup (got incorrectly called offside against Mexico), but the rust took its toll. Belgium is a good level for him. Too bad he didn't get on the field against Haiti when we still had one sub remaining and needed a tying goal in a do-or-die match. hamiltonfan, Unnamed Trialist and king1010 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 Unrelated but Niall Thompson played 16 games here in 96/97 scoring 6 goals youllneverwalkalone and The Real Marc 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corazon Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 Good opportunity for Larin. Besiktas turned out to be too big of a jump but it clearly became mental as well. When Larin was given his first opportunities near the end of the 2017-18 season, he scored several goals in a few games. Just never progressed in the 2018-19 season. Zulte Waregem should be a good fit for him. He joins the squad already with the capabilities to be a starter. With Besiktas, he plays on a quality team that dominated most of the league, however with Zulte we have to be cognizant of the fact that opportunities will be scarce in some games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deschamp86 Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 7 minutes ago, Corazon said: however with Zulte we have to be cognizant of the fact that opportunities will be scarce in some games. At least he got a taste of that with Orlando Corazon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeta Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 On 7/5/2019 at 1:43 PM, Blackdude said: Larin to Zulte Waregem confirmed. EDIT: It's a 1 year loan with an option to buy. Ummm. Creeping me out juuust a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Marc Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 He looks thrilled. What's with soccer players moping about in their official signing photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baulderdash77 Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 My bold prediction both Larin and David are top 10 in the league in scoring next year with 15+ goals. Also this will garner some attention to both as a result. johnyb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reign Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Looks like beskitas is still fishing for their North American striker. Signed Tyler Boyd. I don’t expect much from Larin in Belgium honestly. I’m guessing he struggles here too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, baulderdash77 said: My bold prediction both Larin and David are top 10 in the league in scoring next year with 15+ goals. Also this will garner some attention to both as a result. I absolutely hope this is right... 4 minutes ago, Reign said: I don’t expect much from Larin in Belgium honestly. I’m guessing he struggles here too. ...but the pessimist in me.... Edited July 11, 2019 by dyslexic nam JuicyHam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 Hasn't played any friendlies yet. Will need to make a big impression as Zulte has signed Gianni Bruno today, and Saido Berahino has been training with the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king1010 Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 1 hour ago, jordan said: Hasn't played any friendlies yet. Will need to make a big impression as Zulte has signed Gianni Bruno today, and Saido Berahino has been training with the club. Thats some decent competition he is up against for minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shway Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 17 hours ago, jordan said: Hasn't played any friendlies yet. Will need to make a big impression as Zulte has signed Gianni Bruno today, and Saido Berahino has been training with the club. Biggest fall from grace Strait Red, apbsmith and The Real Marc 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestHamCanadianinOxford Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 On 7/24/2019 at 3:31 PM, jordan said: Hasn't played any friendlies yet. Will need to make a big impression as Zulte has signed Gianni Bruno today, and Saido Berahino has been training with the club. I read a love-in in the press between Berahino and the Zulte manager, which is not great news but nothing official and he remains a Stoke player. They start their campaign tonight, I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ansem Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 Larin started and is currently playing apbsmith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackdude Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 Wow can't believe it's actually Olivier Deschacht still playing. El Diego 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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