Club Linesman Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 The expected attendance is good and hopefully some of it is a result of our decent showing at the Gold Cup. With the Ex in full swing hopefully some patrons who have had enough of the carny rides or stuffing their faces with deep fried Mars bars will see the wave of red and grab some walk up tickets. As far as the game being meaningless I would disagree as being where we are in the world no games are meaningless. We need to approach every game with our best possible squads and go for the win. Every bump in the rankings will help and continuing to create a winning mindset under Oz will go a long way to preparing us for when the games do count. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 I think you guys must understand that when I said meaningless, I used it as a hyperbole. There is meaning, but it is very little compared to when we faced them a month ago in the Gold Cup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackjack15 Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Guys, when I said that this International Friendly "isn't meaningless" i was referring to the fact that Canada will play in Toronto again since last time was two years ago and the first time since Stadium renovations we're completed at BMO Field in early 2016 Also worth mentioning: • Atiba Hutchinson's return after a 1 year hiatus • Paul Stalteri inducted into Soccer Hall of Fame • de Jong, Ledgerwood and Ricketts honoured for their 50 caps Yeah I know this is a rematch of the quarterfinals, but I see it as a chance to continue to build team chemistry, momentum, confidence etc. An opportunity to keep improving without a doubt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamiltonfan Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 There is nothing meaningless about a CMNT home match for a Voyageur! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakmur Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 But we've found out that Atiba is still in, and we'll get to watch him work his magic in the midfield once again. That makes it meaningful to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRM Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Compared to the Gold Cup the drama will be missing but I wouldn't say meaningless. All competition against good opponents has meaning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gian-Luca Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 9 hours ago, JamboAl said: I agree. I think 16,000 with the potential of more to be pretty damn good especially with it being a long weekend and many folks drifting away to cottages or leaving town. I was quietly hoping for 15 K. I was expecting 10K, maybe 12 tops. I haven't heard anyone (amongst casual sports fans) talking about this game or even aware that it is happening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rheo Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 The CP wire story on the game http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/despite-lowly-ranking-canadian-men-make-mark-world-soccer/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamaicanadian Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 I have a love hate relationship with this tilt. I am frustrated by every missed opportunity but excited by every well timed tackle and finish. So conflicted and so looking forward to tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzAndSting Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 22 minutes ago, Jamaicanadian said: I have a love hate relationship with this tilt. I am frustrated by every missed opportunity but excited by every well timed tackle and finish. So conflicted and so looking forward to tomorrow. Be happy that what ever happens, you can't lose! What are your thoughts on the Jamaican team for this match? Are the missing guys going to make that much of a difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theaub Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 whatever happened to jahman anyways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny63 Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Why is not the friendly on fifa.com ? http://www.fifa.com/associations/association=can/index.html Not official friendly match ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamaicanadian Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 58 minutes ago, BuzzAndSting said: What are your thoughts on the Jamaican team for this match? Are the missing guys going to make that much of a difference? It seems like Tappa giving more "local" guys a good run out in order to build his squad depth. His approach turned out pretty well at the Gold Cup as you are aware. This game is more of the same in that regard. Some in Jamaica argue that a lot of the recent coaches may have relied too heavily on the foreign born contingent. Missing guys will be missed but not by the coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jith12 Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 1 hour ago, jonny63 said: Why is not the friendly on fifa.com ? http://www.fifa.com/associations/association=can/index.html Not official friendly match ? I sent an email to FIFA about it. The Bermuda friendly from earlier this year did not show up on FIFA.com until a week or two after the fact. I emailed them about it a week after the game and it showed up a day or two later. Hopefully it will happen in this case too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boominbooty Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 19 minutes ago, Jith12 said: I sent an email to FIFA about it. The Bermuda friendly from earlier this year did not show up on FIFA.com until a week or two after the fact. I emailed them about it a week after the game and it showed up a day or two later. Hopefully it will happen in this case too. Why didn't the Bermuda match count towards our FIFA rankings? As far as I can tell we never received points for it. Was it deemed unofficial for some reason?? Is this something we need to let CSA know about ? It would totally suck if we beat Jamaica and we don't get the ranking points for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 16 hours ago, canta15 said: I think you guys must understand that when I said meaningless... They are just yanking your chain. Of course it's meaningless, it is a "friendly" as opposed to a "competitive" game in a sanctioned tournament. But of course the "meaning" attached to any game we play is huge. I am sure that this one single game will decide the fate of: The CanPL The united bid for the WC The future of all our coaches, players and technical staff The future of life as we know it on this planet See how quickly that can escalate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamiltonfan Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Gents - have two extra seats, shoot me a DM if needed. SOLD BTW - I put the pair on Kijiji. Tons of interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jith12 Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 2 hours ago, Boominbooty said: Why didn't the Bermuda match count towards our FIFA rankings? As far as I can tell we never received points for it. Was it deemed unofficial for some reason?? Is this something we need to let CSA know about ? It would totally suck if we beat Jamaica and we don't get the ranking points for it. After I contacted FIFA about the Bermuda game it was added to the list of all our fixtures. Since it is on this list then that means that FIFA does deem it official and we should've recieved points. If we can determine for sure that we were not given the appropriate amount of points for the match then we should definitely report it to the CSA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levi Oakey Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 I have late notice of two more looking for tickets. If anyone has any let me know! I have PM'd you @hamiltonfan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Hammer- Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 19 minutes ago, Levi Oakey said: I have late notice of two more looking for tickets. If anyone has any let me know! I have PM'd you @hamiltonfan. I have one, it would be in the Barton Battalion section as it is looking like I won't be able to make it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zem Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Pre-match press conference with OZ, Hutch and Junior: Dick Howard was in the crowd, I wonder what he's up to these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levi Oakey Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 9 minutes ago, -Hammer- said: I have one, it would be in the Barton Battalion section as it is looking like I won't be able to make it.. Hey I got my tickets! Can't believe the section will be so packed. I am so excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackjack15 Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 http://thechronicleherald.ca/sports/1499739-coach-octavio-zambrano-says-canada-has-more-in-the-tank-and-wants-to-show-it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trc2014 Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 We think Thomas is going to start? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince193 Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 35 minutes ago, trc2014 said: We think Thomas is going to start? Good God the dude can't get a game in the Norwegian 2nd division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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