Dominic94 Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 30 minutes ago, Aird25 said: Correct me if I'm wrong, but I've always thought that next to none of the former Whitecaps prospects that didn't make a lasting impression on the first team actually went on to make it at an equal or higher level. At this point, Colyn is just one in a long list. Let's hope he's an exception (or that I'm totally wrong) In trying to defend them you’ve pointed out a flaw… this isn’t a defence. It means they’re doing things wrong and have been poor in their development and scouting. Given a country wide net, they need to better. Colyn and Habibullah are good, they have hype yet they aren’t playing, Campagna isn’t bad either… Facchinieri rode pine, Pecile here… all were signed and there’s a pattern… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red card Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 (edited) 20 hours ago, SpursFlu said: MLS is not an easy league for an 18yr old who is 140lbs soaking wet. Say what you want about the caliber of play or the skill level but its definitely an athletic league. I wouldn't call it a rough league but maybe a physical league. For instance I just watched that 17 yr old who is getting hyped with San Jose. I didn't really see much but a man child. Not saying he isn't a propect but it was his physical gifts that seemed to be his biggest attribute They may be athletic but according to some data crunching study, MLS is the worst league out if 28 in terms of intensity of runs (>19.8 km). Based on how the data was calculated, it could be due to the players do a lot of total running but not enough at full tilt. With MLS having playoffs, no higher tv revenue if ranked higher in the table, no lucrative Champions League spots up for grabs and no agony of relegation, the intensity during regular season isn't needed as much. No surprise Premier League is first. A bit surprising la liga is third (and the segunda is 10th). And Scotland is 2nd worst - maybe like MLS with lots of running but not done enough with a tactical purpose. https://football-observatory.com/IMG/sites/b5wp/2021/wp343/en/ Edited August 18, 2021 by red card Unnamed Trialist, nolando and GasPed 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpursFlu Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 3 hours ago, red card said: They may be athletic but according to some data crunching study, MLS is the worst league out if 28 in terms of intensity of runs (>19.8 km). Based on how the data was calculated, it could be due to the players do a lot of total running but not enough at full tilt. With MLS having playoffs, no higher tv revenue if ranked higher in the table, no lucrative Champions League spots up for grabs and no agony of relegation, the intensity during regular season isn't needed as much. No surprise Premier League is first. A bit surprising la liga is third (and the segunda is 10th). And Scotland is 2nd worst - maybe like MLS with lots of running but not done enough with a tactical purpose. https://football-observatory.com/IMG/sites/b5wp/2021/wp343/en/ If your a 140lbs you can run with as much intensity that your little hart desires You know what they say about data.. garbage in garbage out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, red card said: They may be athletic but according to some data crunching study, MLS is the worst league out if 28 in terms of intensity of runs (>19.8 km). Based on how the data was calculated, it could be due to the players do a lot of total running but not enough at full tilt. With MLS having playoffs, no higher tv revenue if ranked higher in the table, no lucrative Champions League spots up for grabs and no agony of relegation, the intensity during regular season isn't needed as much. No surprise Premier League is first. A bit surprising la liga is third (and the segunda is 10th). And Scotland is 2nd worst - maybe like MLS with lots of running but not done enough with a tactical purpose. https://football-observatory.com/IMG/sites/b5wp/2021/wp343/en/ I question the criteria. The highest leagues have nearly 8% of high intensity, the worst just under 7%. So a 1% spread of total runs. If 32km/hr is a sprint, just over half that isn't too high intensity. So they should raise the speed criteria and see if there's more spread, or lower it and try again. Otherwise this proves football is played with similar intensity across all pro leagues. Oh and Barça the team running furthest. Odd for a possession team. But then again: Frenkie de Jong. Edited August 18, 2021 by Unnamed Trialist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Northvansteve, nolando, Ruffian and 2 others 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Loan move complete dyslexic nam, Ruffian, Kadenge and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic94 Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Was hoping for a full transfer sebdeserio 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Observer Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 I would have thought it’s a loan with an option to buy. I can’t believe PSV would waste a spot on a kid in their youth development set up that they have no chance of owning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stryker911 Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 Figured he deserved a bump. Since joining Jong PSV in August he has been used as a sub 7 times and was once an unused sub. Played just over 100 minutes in that time. So although he isn't getting a lot of time he is making appearances against men in a league that we have recently called 2 guys up from (Sturing and Brym). He is also still only 19 and for money playing on one of the better development organizations in the world. Shway, NVsoccer, johnyb and 13 others 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matro25 Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 Started today and just scored his first goal. Greatest Cockney Rip Off, johnyb, Xavier. and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiedPilko Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 Just now, Matro25 said: Started today and just scored his first goal. An assist too! johnyb, Pottsy3, dyslexic nam and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 11 minutes ago, Matro25 said: Started today and just scored his first goal. Tied now with Brym for Esrste divisie goals? lol Ivan and narduch 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 Still only 19 and was highly rated as a youth prospect. I hope he manages to build a solid European career in the coming years. Greatest Cockney Rip Off, cronaldo7 and Xavier. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiedPilko Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 I feel bad for making fun of him in the Brym thread now. His link up play was good today, and that finish was fantastic. It's still kinda weird that he got this chance in the first place, but he's doing what he's never really done before - competing and succeeding vs grown men. If he didn't have this reputation as a pure youth player, we'd probably all be stoked for him. Obinna and Xavier. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HochelagaFC Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 Is he a striker now? It’s been a couple of games I’ve seen him listed as a number 9 according to Soccerway. Aird25 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xavier. Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 2 minutes ago, HochelagaFC said: Is he a striker now? It’s been a couple of games I’ve seen him listed as a number 9 according to Soccerway. HochelagaFC, dyslexic nam, NVsoccer and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aird25 Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 It looks like he's recently been playing up front instead of his usual midfield duties. Let's hope it works, but it seems like an odd placement for his skillset from what I've seen of him. I guess that isn't an awful lot though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xavier. Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 Ruffian, Bison44, Strait Red and 11 others 13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 Damn, that is a nice goal. cronaldo7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Observer Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 Nice goal but the team defending on that was pretty shocking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SthMelbRed Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 Young Simon has definitely filled out in the 3 years since he was a prop in the Whitecaps' 'Farewell Phonzie' show. Kadenge, NVsoccer, BearcatSA and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison44 Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 15 minutes ago, SthMelbRed said: Young Simon has definitely filled out in the 3 years since he was a prop in the Whitecaps' 'Farewell Phonzie' show. He damn near got a wondergoal then too!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 15 minutes ago, SthMelbRed said: Young Simon has definitely filled out in the 3 years since he was a prop in the Whitecaps' 'Farewell Phonzie' show. Yes. He is officially a young man now, for sure. Good luck to him. GasPed, johnyb, Chad_Impact and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 (edited) 38 minutes ago, SthMelbRed said: Young Simon has definitely filled out in the 3 years since he was a prop in the Whitecaps' 'Farewell Phonzie' show. The only other thing needed was for Davies to be carrying a torch off the field and handing it to Colyn during the substitution. Edited December 7, 2021 by BearcatSA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stryker911 Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Went another 85 minutes in a 4-1 win today. Has started in 7 of the past 8 for Jong PSV. Approve My Account Pls, toontownman, cronaldo7 and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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