An Observer Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 First of all, the guy is known to us. He has played on our youth teams. So no way the CSA doesn’t know him. I know many of you think they are incompetent but not to that extent that they don’t know the players that were on their youth teams. Second, the previous manger was fired in part for not communicating with the players. Whether Herdman is a good manger or not, his track record is good with communication. That we don’t have to worry about. I am sure he is on top of it. Third, I too find it pathetic (but that is where we are) that if someone who is 20 years old have a couple of starts in Scotland’s premier league we are all falling over each other to call him up. Just goes to show how poor are talent pool is. Hopefully, the CPL will help change that in the long run CNMNTPERUELIGIBLE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegan Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 1 hour ago, CNMNTPERUELIGIBLE said: Godinho eligible for Scotland?.... I thought he would be eligible for Portugal too, but very unlikely he gets call up by them..Also we are starting to see a trend of players starting and doing well in their respective leagues and don't see why this will stop, it will just become the norm imo Not very unlikely that he gets a u21 call though if he continues to play.. look at Eustaquio CNMNTPERUELIGIBLE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 25 minutes ago, Keegan said: Not very unlikely that he gets a u21 call though if he continues to play.. look at Eustaquio It's possible and the fact he has not played in official youth matches makes it more likely, but - a big but - he'd be fighting for a call up with Fernando Fonseca and Diogo Dalot who are both Porto products. Fonseca is a '97 who played for Porto B last year and is on loan at Estoril and Dalot is a '99 who took Fonseca's RB spot on Porto B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison44 Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 Maybe I'm just not looking at this the right way. In a camp that probably wont have the north american players, with a new coach in between cycles with no meaningful games until next fall...why wouldnt we give a 20year old who seems to be in form a shot? The guy has jumped up a level, getting playing time seemingly on the upside of his career. Again, for everyone saying this is pathetic etc, who are the 4 CB's in europe you want to call? If it was me I would want to try and bring some new blood into every friendly window. Especially when we dont have anyone playing at a high level at CB. Maybe I have been watching another national team for the last 30years, but when did we have 19-20 year olds to call up from top leagues that were getting playing time?? Jamie Peters?? Stalteri?? Alphonso Davies? Shitty sure...but plenty of national teams try and work in youngsters. Especially duals that might dissappear if you dont show any interest at all in them. Northvansteve, MtlMario and Shortdutchcanuck 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gator Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 He just played in a hotly contested derby and gave a good account of himself as he did in his first start, he has played for our youth teams, given this camp won't have many or any NA based players and our defensive lack of depth, I see no reason why he shouldn't be called for this friendly! Shortdutchcanuck 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bdog Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 According to this site that was posted earlier he had a decent game. http://www.hmfckickback.co.uk/index.php?/topic/175831-player-ratings-v-hibs/ Keegan and johnyb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HugoDirtySanchez Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Godinho? must be portuguese or brazilin. anyone have video of todays match? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 12 hours ago, Shortdutchcanuck said: Your defense of Godinho makes sense Bison but I don't think Kent meant to slag Godinho or say he shouldn't be called. He is wishing we had a team at a higher level that was harder to break into. He is hoping for a day when unless you've put in multiple seasons as a starter at a high level you are barely on the radar. You are right Bison, we're not there yet, and we have to take our excitement where we can get it. Hence jumping up and down for two starts, and rightfully so! I'm as hopeful for Marcus's career as you are. But I'm with Kent in that some day I aspire to Canada having the quality and depth that something like this isn't big news. That the only way to get a cap in a meaningful game is to not just be a starter but to be a star in solid leagues. When Hutch and Arfield and Hoilett are the rule and not the exception. I think they made a mistake but Arfield is only with us because Scotland never called him. That is the level of their quality and depth - that even a Premier League player is not guaranteed a call. Godinho would be miles from a Scotland call. Might not even make their u23. I think in 10 or 15 years we can be better and deeper than Scotland. And I'm looking forward to arguments like "That guy who's been a decent starter for five years in the Scottish Premier League, do you really think he's good enough for the Canadian National Team?" Yeah, this. I didn’t mean that Godinho shouldn’t be called. I really don’t know because I haven’t seen him play for Hearts. I have seen a bit of Hutch and Arfield in terms of guys playing in Europe. It’s just every once in a while our reality sinks in and I take a step back and think it’s a bit depressing that we are so excited by the fact that a guy got a start in a pro league. Or in the case of Bekker he was getting a call up because he went high in the MLS draft. I just dream of a day when the team is named and I can look down the list and think “these are guys that I have seen play, and they are playing well”. I wish Godinho all the best of course, and if he gets called up I won’t have any reason to complain about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNMNTPERUELIGIBLE Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 1 hour ago, HugoDirtySanchez said: Godinho? must be portuguese or brazilin. anyone have video of todays match? He is Portuguese... Born to Portuguese parents Toronto as mentioned by his CSA profile here : https://www.canadasoccer.com/index.php?pid=3775&t=profile& HugoDirtySanchez 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Diego Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 (edited) With the rumour that MLSers/South Americans are not really being called up for the NZ match it seems like this would be a good time to call up Godinho (no Petrasso or Cordova) Edited March 12, 2018 by El Diego toontownman and hamiltonfan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzAndSting Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 On 2018-03-09 at 8:01 PM, CNMNTPERUELIGIBLE said: What are his connections to Canada and also, is he CANMNT eligible?... Worth capping? I thought you said in another thread that you do research these questions and then post when you can’t find the answer? If you search Smith’s name on this board you’ll find he has a whole thread dedicated to him. BCM, jpg75 and HugoDirtySanchez 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gator Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Here's some more discussion by Hearts fans about him, mostly positive: http://www.hmfckickback.co.uk/index.php?/topic/175932-well-done-marcus-godinho/ toontownman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadenge Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Interview from camp C2SKI and johnyb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympique_de_Marseille Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Great little article on Godinho. Offers us a little insight into how quickly you can get a call! http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/marcus-godinho-enjoys-riding-crest-of-wave-at-hearts-1-4715262 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honestseveran Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 10 minutes ago, Olympique_de_Marseille said: Great little article on Godinho. Offers us a little insight into how quickly you can get a call! http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/marcus-godinho-enjoys-riding-crest-of-wave-at-hearts-1-4715262 TBF to our program, any natural right back playing division 1 football should be an instant call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadenge Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 11 minutes ago, Olympique_de_Marseille said: Great little article on Godinho. Offers us a little insight into how quickly you can get a call! http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/marcus-godinho-enjoys-riding-crest-of-wave-at-hearts-1-4715262 Incredible turn of events. Btw is Michael Smith the regular right back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadenge Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 (edited) 6 minutes ago, honestseveran said: TBF to our program, any natural right back playing division 1 football should be an instant call. True, but Godinho looked really comfortable at that position when he came on and its been a very long time since that has happened ...probably not since the 2010 WC cycle. It was only a 45 min appearance so don't want to get carried away though. Hope he continues to get first team minutes. Its going to be a challenge. Edited April 1, 2018 by Kadenge apbsmith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gator Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 It looks like we could be building a bit of depth at that position now with younger players, I'm less concerned now about that position now moving forward, part of that reason is Godinho's progress and potential, as Kadenge says, he looks very comfortable there! CNMNTPERUELIGIBLE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympique_de_Marseille Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 11 minutes ago, Kadenge said: Incredible turn of events. Btw is Michael Smith the regular right back? He started off there I believe and is their regular right back. I think they have Michael Smith playing left-back to cover for an injury so Godinho got the chance to play right-back. Ask @JamboAl ; he's the one who watches the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboAl Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Michael Smith has played both sides at the back (either side of the central defensive partnership of Berra and Souttar). He's even played in a 5 man midfield at times although I don't think his most effective position is further up the pitch. The manager, Craig Levein, likes to have it tight at the back and Smith is a very workman like player. A solid player but nothing special. Having said that, I have not heard of him ever being referred to anything other than Northern Irish. A lot of times, when I watch him play, I rarely think of him as being on the CMNT. Although, I could say the same thing about Wotherspoon - until now. apbsmith, Kadenge, gator and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gator Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 (edited) Most Hearts fans were upset with the away draw today and the players and manager were under constant criticism, fortunately Godinho was the exception with many fans labelling him as the lone bright spot and expected starter next season! Here is some discussion on our man: http://www.hmfckickback.co.uk/index.php?/topic/176165-player-ratings/ Edited April 1, 2018 by gator C2SKI, Northvansteve, Kadenge and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboAl Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 49 minutes ago, gator said: Most Hearts fans were upset with the away draw today and the players and manager were under constant criticism, fortunately Godinho was the exception with many fans labelling him as the lone bright spot and expected starter next season! Here is some discussion on our man: http://www.hmfckickback.co.uk/index.php?/topic/176165-player-ratings/ Marcus did well and tortured the Dundee wingbacks. But we (Hearts) were poor in the second half and were somewhat fortunate to have gotten a point when we should have gotten three. So yeah, for once I’m with Hearts Kickback, I’m a bit upset. gator and toontownman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jith12 Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 If he keeps up this form and keeps getting starts in the Premiership, should he move into the starting RB spot for CMNT over Petrasso? He seems to be very skilled and has good strength as well which is a great assest. CNMNTPERUELIGIBLE, Grandbloke and deschamp86 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C2SKI Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 1 hour ago, Jith12 said: If he keeps up this form and keeps getting starts in the Premiership, should he move into the starting RB spot for CMNT over Petrasso? He seems to be very skilled and has good strength as well which is a great assest. Surely it depends on what Petrasso does moving forward as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badname22 Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 3 hours ago, Jith12 said: If he keeps up this form and keeps getting starts in the Premiership, should he move into the starting RB spot for CMNT over Petrasso? He seems to be very skilled and has good strength as well which is a great assest. If Cordova gets minutes for the rest of the season I'd argue he'd be better than both but as far as those two go, I would prefer Marcus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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