Complete Homer Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 10 hours ago, shermanator said: So, I think Edmonton may have sold out the game tonight. Attendance was 4096, and according to this Steven Sandor article, that's the sellout number at Clarke Stadium. Gotta give Jay Ball and the front office big time props for the crowds they are drawing this year, especially when last year's attendance was very low at times. https://the11.ca/eddies-hope-surprise-bye-week-will-work-to-their-benefit/ Really shows that selling a team comes down to way more than demographics and on field quality. You've got to connect to the community Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison44 Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 Are any of the Eddies themselves fan favorites?? Anything comparable to Matheson for creating a buzz? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedinathan Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 8 hours ago, Bison44 said: Are any of the Eddies themselves fan favorites?? Anything comparable to Matheson for creating a buzz? Well in my opinion... no. Only because you'd have a hard time going to any minor soccer youth player and getting an answer on who plays on the CanMNT let alone their fav player and if they play for FCEd. With the women's team doing so well it's easier for youth and families to identify and make an effort to see their heros I do know that I've heard a few comments lately from younger fans at the games who are big fans of Zebie. The club did a fantastic job last night. Felt like something special. A big BIG difference from what I've seen this year compared to others is that the front office won't let up. I'm expecting more calls, more "events" like last night and more effort to get out into the mainstream conscious. There's been a noticeable increase in posts related to FCEd from other Edmonton media (radio stations tweeting out that a game is going on for example) lately too. Im probably too early for this, but I think that if FCEd can maintain these crowds and keep the energy going... they have a solid argument on re-examining the layout of Clarke, or even looking at some increase in seating. If they could get some small increases to try and keep the atmosphere while attracting more people it would be fantastic. Doubling the size of Clarke would destroy the atmosphere that they've worked really hard to cultivate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shermanator Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Eddies are thoroughly dominated last night (according to reports, don't think anyone watched the game) and lose 3-0 to Puerto Rico. I haven't watched them as much as I usually do, but they have looked terrible this year. Miller needs to go for this club to return, but unfortunately his latest extension hasn't even kicked in yet, and has 3 more years. https://the11.ca/fce-coach-miller-on-lopsided-loss-to-puerto-rico-the-buck-stops-with-me/ Well, thanks to a goal and an assist to Giuseppe Gentile, and some poor FC Edmonton defending, PRFC got its first win in blowout fashion. PRFC beat Edmonton 3-0, destroying any kind of momentum the Eddies thought they might have built with last weekend’s win over the Indy Eleven. The shots on goal tally was 9-1 for Puerto Rico. Shot attempts? An ugly 15-4. FCE coach Colin Miller called it “arguably FC Edmonton’s worst performance” since he took over as the team’s coach ahead of the 2013 season. “The buck stops with me,” said the coach. “I’m big enough to accept that when things go like that, it’s a reflection on Colin Miller.” Miller apologized to FCE’s fans and ownership for the team’s performance on the night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuillermoDelQuarto Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 9 hours ago, shermanator said: Eddies are thoroughly dominated last night (according to reports, don't think anyone watched the game) and lose 3-0 to Puerto Rico. I haven't watched them as much as I usually do, but they have looked terrible this year. Miller needs to go for this club to return, but unfortunately his latest extension hasn't even kicked in yet, and has 3 more years. https://the11.ca/fce-coach-miller-on-lopsided-loss-to-puerto-rico-the-buck-stops-with-me/ Hopefully it was a one-off. They looked good at home the previous game against Indy, although given their season so far you could probably argue that game was the one-off. At least they don't have to wait long to play again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yothat Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 new starting goalie ... Zebie is better in the midfield than LB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDNFootballer Posted June 9, 2017 Author Share Posted June 9, 2017 FC Edmonton roar back to down host New York Cosmos The tide turned little more than halfway through the second half, when Nyassi scored on a header past Cosmos keeper Brian Holt off a cross from Pedro Galvao in the 69th minute. Three minutes later, Amoebi’s first marker of the night put the Eddies ahead 2-1. Then, penalty disaster for the Cosmos. A pair of red cards five minutes apart — at the 74- and 79-minute marks to Darrius Barnes and Juan Guerra, respectively — put the Cosmos two men down, and the Eddies cash in six- and 10 minutes later on Keegan’s winner and Ameobi’s second of the match. Ayoze notches the final Cosmos goal in added time. http://edmontonjournal.com/sports/soccer/fc-edmonton-roar-back-to-down-host-new-york-cosmos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDNFootballer Posted June 10, 2017 Author Share Posted June 10, 2017 FCE coach Miller on Miami FC: “This is not Barcelona that we’re playing” FC Edmonton coach Colin Miller is expecting a short bench when his team hosts NASL-leading Miami FC Saturday night. Fullback Netan Sansara, captain Nik Ledgerwood and midfielder Dean Shiels missed Wednesday’s win over the New York Cosmos due to injuries. And, now, midfielder Dustin Corea is a doubt for Saturday. And defender Adam Straith is away with the Canadian national team. 9 p.m. ET | Saturday, June 10 Clarke Stadium | Edmonton, Alberta Watch | NASL.com (National – Canada), Facebook Live(National – Canada) https://the11.ca/fce-coach-miller-on-miami-fc-this-is-not-barcelona-that-were-playing/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamrock Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Yes they lost to Miami but play has improved over the last two games. No way Ingham is worse than Conopka and also Fisk and Eustaquio are playing so it looks better now. Hope they can start to get into shape for the fall season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDNFootballer Posted June 13, 2017 Author Share Posted June 13, 2017 15 hours ago, shamrock said: Yes they lost to Miami but play has improved over the last two games. No way Ingham is worse than Conopka and also Fisk and Eustaquio are playing so it looks better now. Hope they can start to get into shape for the fall season. Good attendance for the Eddies again, close to 3900 at Clarke, looked good on the broadcast and nice to see them having a big jump in attendance this year compared to last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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masster Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 I don't understand the captaincy situation. Watson has been the team captain for years, but Miller decides to give it to Ledgerwood. Nick gets injured, but instead of giving the armband back to Watson, Diakite gets it. Something just isn't right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatDaveCh Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 13 hours ago, masster said: I don't understand the captaincy situation. Watson has been the team captain for years, but Miller decides to give it to Ledgerwood. Nick gets injured, but instead of giving the armband back to Watson, Diakite gets it. Something just isn't right. From what's been circulating around the closest of fans, word is that Watson had a fall out with a former player and was stripped of the captaincy as a result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masster Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 9 hours ago, ThatDaveCh said: From what's been circulating around the closest of fans, word is that Watson had a fall out with a former player and was stripped of the captaincy as a result. Not surprising at all. Even from far away, it is so obvious that something isn't right in Edmonton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yothat Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 locker room issues ... always here stories .. hanson, sadi, new signings, mallan was mad about losing his starting, zebie n the team had issues with him losing his starting spot last year Must be Fordyce and Watson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuillermoDelQuarto Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 On 6/8/2017 at 4:07 PM, yothat said: new starting goalie ... Zebie is better in the midfield than LB agreed. he's got some halfway decent offensive and ball carrying instincts, but he has a tendancy to make some boneheaded passes on D. and yea I would say Ingham has earned the starting role until further notice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuillermoDelQuarto Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 On 6/10/2017 at 4:15 PM, CDNFootballer said: FCE coach Miller on Miami FC: “This is not Barcelona that we’re playing” FC Edmonton coach Colin Miller is expecting a short bench when his team hosts NASL-leading Miami FC Saturday night. Fullback Netan Sansara, captain Nik Ledgerwood and midfielder Dean Shiels missed Wednesday’s win over the New York Cosmos due to injuries. And, now, midfielder Dustin Corea is a doubt for Saturday. And defender Adam Straith is away with the Canadian national team. 9 p.m. ET | Saturday, June 10 Clarke Stadium | Edmonton, Alberta Watch | NASL.com (National – Canada), Facebook Live(National – Canada) https://the11.ca/fce-coach-miller-on-miami-fc-this-is-not-barcelona-that-were-playing/ Can't decide if I like this statement or not. I like the idea of saying it's a beatable team, but at the same time, it's borderline bulletin board material for Miami - who are without a doubt the class of NASL at the moment. They might not be Barcelona, but at the moment they are the NASL equivalent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yothat Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 miller must go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuillermoDelQuarto Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 6 hours ago, yothat said: miller must go #MillerOut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steedman Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Starting to wonder if Diakite has a reputation with PRO refs. 2 games, two very very very bad calls against him. Im sure the refs are getting sick of Colin "Hair dryer" Miller, always in their ears after every call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steedman Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 I think he signed a multi year extension before the season started. He's not employed by Roman Abramovich so cash is an issue, pending something major Miller wont get fired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shermanator Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 2 minutes ago, Steedman said: I think he signed a multi year extension before the season started. He's not employed by Roman Abramovich so cash is an issue, pending something major Miller wont get fired. Correct, he signed a three year extension that wasn't going to kick in until 2018. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yothat Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 25 minutes ago, shermanator said: Correct, he signed a three year extension that wasn't going to kick in until 2018. wow ... can u sell him to a CPL club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steedman Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 9 minutes ago, yothat said: wow ... can u sell him to a CPL club Maybe contacts would need to be renegotiated if FC Edmonton change leagues... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yothat Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 What about Jeff Paulus changing roles for half season ... change the voice in the lockeroom and maybe tactics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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