Blackjack15 Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 4 consecutive starts for him at Queen of South F.C in the Scottish Championship Looks like his loan is going well Should we take this with a grain of salt, or there is genuine progress there? Because the Premiership is equal to League One and somewhere in Between MLS but the 2nd tier in Scotland? Similar to USL in which he played a full season in 2017 (27 GP) with the Whitecaps 2 Definitely looks good on paper should he play in CPL next year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Thought the caps hierarchy thought highly of him. He just wasn't going to get the gametime and experience a loan would give him. Fully expect him back with the caps once the loan is done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C2SKI Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Here's what I found snooping around the QoS boards... "I hope that young David Norman Jr has another good game. I've been extremely impressed with him and his work rate is exceptional. On Tuesday (especially) he was defending and clearing his lines one minute and then setting up and completing an attack the next. There are elements of Ian McShane in him, particularly with his decisive passes and fine first touch balls, - but I think he is a much harder worker. Queens have missed someone in the engine room for quite a few seasons and if he continues to impress, - I'd be offering him an extension sooner rather than later, - before other clubs see his potential." Shortdutchcanuck, toontownman, Keegan and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masster Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 David Norman looking forward to 2019https://theprovince.com/sports/soccer/mls/vancouver-whitecaps/home-from-his-loan-david-norman-jr-looks-to-his-future-with-the-whitecaps?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1547426855 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 It feels like the new gaffer will give a guy like Norman a better chance to prove his worth than his predecessor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norrin Radd Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 Traded to Inter Miami. https://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/whitecaps-deal-midfielder-norman-start-inter-miami-cf/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soro17 Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 (edited) On 1/13/2019 at 8:01 PM, nolando said: It feels like the new gaffer will give a guy like Norman a better chance to prove his worth than his predecessor Sadly not. I know he was injured for most of the season, but surely could have topped Andy Rose’s mediocre performances of recent weeks. Especially with the fixture congestion. The lack of opportunity for youngsters at this club drives me crazy. It is no wonder an ever growing list appear to be choosing to leave rather than stick around. It will be interesting to see if a kid like Khabibullah walks rather than sign an MLS deal. I expect he’ll follow the path of Froese, Adekugbe, Chung, Campbell and Verhoeven and get out of town. Edited September 5, 2019 by Soro17 Northvansteve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison44 Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 I used to advocate they stay as I thought they would get better shots than at other clubs. But the choke point in MLS seems to be so small, and so few players get minutes...why should they let their development be restricted. And I know someone is going to say well they didnt win their minutes, and didnt deserve it, they are entitled.. blah blah blah. But we see kids that do have success after getting squezed out of their hometown club. Hopefully the whitecaps will give a good look at Khabibullah. They cant do much worse by playing some kids considering the results they get bringing in guys from overseas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoginess Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 3 hours ago, Soro17 said: Sadly not. I know he was injured for most of the season, but surely could have topped Andy Rose’s mediocre performances of recent weeks. Especially with the fixture congestion. Even if he couldn’t... out of the playoffs, out of the CanChamp, nothing left to play for... play the kids. I’m having trouble trying to convince myself Simon Colyn is a member of the team and not some figment of my imagination. CanadaFan123 and Northvansteve 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SthMelbRed Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 1 hour ago, Yoginess said: Even if he couldn’t... out of the playoffs, out of the CanChamp, nothing left to play for... play the kids. I’m having trouble trying to convince myself Simon Colyn is a member of the team and not some figment of my imagination. I watched the Whitecaps' U23 development squad play a friendly against a 7th-tier English team south of London earlier this year. I didn't see any evidence that Simon Colyn was anything like ready to play MLS minutes. Theo Bair and Kamron Habibullah also played in that game and were both light years better than him. David Norman Jr was injured and didn't play that night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamrock Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 5 hours ago, Norrin Radd said: Traded to Inter Miami. https://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/whitecaps-deal-midfielder-norman-start-inter-miami-cf/ How come the 'Caps didn't loan him to Pacific? They could have done so at the start of the season. I don't get it. Kid has to be traded to Miami to start playing nearby... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCM Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 (edited) 10 hours ago, Bison44 said: I used to advocate they stay as I thought they would get better shots than at other clubs. But the choke point in MLS seems to be so small, and so few players get minutes...why should they let their development be restricted. And I know someone is going to say well they didnt win their minutes, and didnt deserve it, they are entitled.. blah blah blah. But we see kids that do have success after getting squezed out of their hometown club. Hopefully the whitecaps will give a good look at Khabibullah. They cant do much worse by playing some kids considering the results they get bringing in guys from overseas. I realize this won't be popular, but to be fair we've bitched and complained about numerous youngsters not getting the chance with the Caps, but very few have actually had that much success immediately after leaving or on a level at par with MLS. Far more Jackson Farmer's than Sam Adekugbe's. Edited September 5, 2019 by BCM shamrock 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gator Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 I thought Norman played quite well last night and is a solid addition to Pacific, he was a real steady force in the midfield, I honestly haven't seen much of him but on the small sample size I am surprised he didn't work out at the Caps! toontownman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpursFlu Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 7 hours ago, shamrock said: How come the 'Caps didn't loan him to Pacific? They could have done so at the start of the season. I don't get it. Kid has to be traded to Miami to start playing nearby... He was injured early in the year when the Caps dev team toured England. He's just coming back now shamrock 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamrock Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 22 minutes ago, SpursFlu said: He was injured early in the year when the Caps dev team toured England. He's just coming back now That makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison44 Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 5 hours ago, gator said: I thought Norman played quite well last night and is a solid addition to Pacific, he was a real steady force in the midfield, I honestly haven't seen much of him but on the small sample size I am surprised he didn't work out at the Caps! Bad thing is, where would they slot him in? Thats a crowed midfield. But I get it, unless the guy is an uber prospect, Davies etc they prob arent going to break through. But I was really surprised they bailed on Verhoeven so fast and I hope they dont do the same with Coyln and Habibullah. Sometimes you have to give that kid some time and you are rewarded later (ie Osorio, MA Kaye, Crepeau, Shome). In a salary cap league, there should be room to carry a couple youngsters on near minimum salaries for a year or two to see if they can break through. gator 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 Agree he looked good for Pacific. He has been off a long time and hasn't had much match practice. Will be a nice addition for Pacific on that evidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soro17 Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 57 minutes ago, Bison44 said: Bad thing is, where would they slot him in? Thats a crowed midfield. But I get it, unless the guy is an uber prospect, Davies etc they prob arent going to break through. But I was really surprised they bailed on Verhoeven so fast and I hope they dont do the same with Coyln and Habibullah. Sometimes you have to give that kid some time and you are rewarded later (ie Osorio, MA Kaye, Crepeau, Shome). In a salary cap league, there should be room to carry a couple youngsters on near minimum salaries for a year or two to see if they can break through. My understanding is that Verhoeven bailed on them. BCM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison44 Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 9 minutes ago, Soro17 said: My understanding is that Verhoeven bailed on them. Well if his choice was a goofy developmental squad or playing regularly with Pacific I dont blame him. That a classic uninvite....."we'll give you a dozen exhibition games against questionable opponents or you could go fully pro week in week out in the CPL. deschamp86, johnyb and CanadaFan123 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 (edited) Even in the last four matches, unless there was a serious injury crisis we wouldn't have been seeing Norman or any of the other academy grad midfielders. The coach is going with the guys he feels give him the best chance to win with. So, we'll see Rose or PC when he's back healthy. Colour me excited!!! That Columbus home game on Saturday the 21st is going to be a really bad TV optic unless they take my idea of "Dress as your favourite empty BC Place stadium seat!" as a discount promotion. They are trying to do some distraction with this "Legends and Stars" match prior to the Houston game on the 14th. Not sure how that will play out in terms of attendance. Edited September 6, 2019 by BearcatSA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northvansteve Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 6 hours ago, Bison44 said: Bad thing is, where would they slot him in? Thats a crowed midfield. It's the worst midfield in MLS. The worst midfield in Whitecaps history. One of the worst I have ever seen at a professional team. They couldn't find 10 minutes for Norman? NVsoccer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soro17 Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 8 minutes ago, Northvansteve said: It's the worst midfield in MLS. The worst midfield in Whitecaps history. One of the worst I have ever seen at a professional team. They couldn't find 10 minutes for Norman? I think the 2011 Vagenas, Thorrington, Khalfan, Salinas, etc + Chiumiento midfield was worse, just. The fact that Vagenas ever played for the Caps was an abomination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison44 Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 7 minutes ago, Northvansteve said: It's the worst midfield in MLS. The worst midfield in Whitecaps history. One of the worst I have ever seen at a professional team. They couldn't find 10 minutes for Norman? Exactly! Or Baldisimo. They had to make sure the new guys Vanuta, Bangoura, Giro, Erice, got their time, Tiebert and imbom were pretty steady starters and Rose still had to get his minutes. That would put Norman (when healthy) 8th or 9th in midfield, and they were already losing..hard to take a chance on a kid then when guys are calling for your head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soro17 Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 6 minutes ago, Bison44 said: Exactly! Or Baldisimo. They had to make sure the new guys Vanuta, Bangoura, Giro, Erice, got their time, Tiebert and imbom were pretty steady starters and Rose still had to get his minutes. That would put Norman (when healthy) 8th or 9th in midfield, and they were already losing..hard to take a chance on a kid then when guys are calling for your head. No one worth noting has been calling for his head. Why did Rose have to get his minutes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison44 Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 You dont think MDS is on the hot seat? With the fans wearing bags over their head and the team searching for new front office guys? WHy did Rose get his minutes?? Ask MDS, I am not the coach, but somebody likes him, hes got at least a dozen start. You bring in new faces your kind of stuck, you have to give them a good shot or you look stupid. If its me I would not have brought in so many new faces in midfield and penciled in minutes for Baldisimo, Coyln, Norman etc, whichever youngsters show themselves in training and taking up only a tiny fraction of cap space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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