Vince193 Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 http://cavalryfc.canpl.ca/article/band-of-brothers Tommy has signed his brother to a deal. I don't know what to make of this. ted 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackTheBlizzard Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 (edited) There are plenty of examples of coaches signing and selecting their sons over the years including at the most extreme a 12 year old (?) in a top tier professional game in Bolivia, but it's probably better not to get into anything that looks like nepotism unless the player involved is clearly good enough because its a recipe for resentment over team selection both in the locker room and the stadium. Edited March 13, 2019 by BringBackTheBlizzard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ansem Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 16 minutes ago, Vince193 said: http://cavalryfc.canpl.ca/article/band-of-brothers Tommy has signed his brother to a deal. I don't know what to make of this. I don't like it one bit. Still maintaining Cavalry finishes last this season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamrock Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 There's plenty of examples where it wasn't a problem at all. But still, why take the risk? Quite puzzling indeed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegan Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 (edited) Looks bad on the whole league to be honest. It would be one thing if he was in his early 20s but the guy is 30 and has never played pro. He probably won’t even play but I’m thinking Cavalry is going to be my pick for the basement. Edited March 13, 2019 by Keegan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_M Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 D5 belgium and d8 england..will be interesting to see if its good enough to be a starter in cpl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razcal Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 (edited) You guys are being polite. This is bullshit, it screams minor league, I mean this guy wasn't even the top guy playing in CUSA Prem. Edited March 13, 2019 by Razcal BrennanFan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senorpopps Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 I understand why they signed him simply from the viewpoint that he's probably cheap (he has an alternative income running the academy) and understands the system Wheeldon Jr. wants to establish. Having older experienced players who understand the system is key to providing guidance for the younger players. deschamp86 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ansem Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 1 minute ago, Senorpopps said: I understand why they signed him simply from the viewpoint that he's probably cheap (he has an alternative income running the academy) and understands the system Wheeldon Jr. wants to establish. Having older experienced players who understand the system is key to providing guidance for the younger players. What's wrong with assistant coach / consultant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senorpopps Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Nothing, could go either way. I'm just not as totally against this as other people despite the huge stigma against nepotism. What I will have a problem with is if he gets playing time over more deserving players. Moreover, there is the potential that Cavalry were having difficulties finding players that fit into their salary cap, hence why he was signed so late in the window. But then again, I'm just speculating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FC_Hali Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 This signing is as pathetic as Jackie Moon playing power forward for his own ABA franchise ddoouugg, Senorpopps, Alex D and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 we already have an owner/coach who cares Sébastien and Blackdude 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KW519 Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 Not sure if there's anything to this, but his bio says he's an agent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_M Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 A backup the past 3 years in the second tiers of spain switzerland greece..would be interesting to know what his issue was..injuries, fitness, work ethic..because he showed he could do well as he was a starter in serie b 12-13 with 9 goals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senorpopps Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 He couldn't even get the name right ... Not to hate on Cavalry, but this guy almost looks too good to be true given his resume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCM Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 On 3/14/2019 at 1:01 AM, Ansem said: I don't like it one bit. Still maintaining Cavalry finishes last this season Some of their signings have been, um, peculiar to say the least. Still annoyed at using an international slot on a defender from the English 7th tier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_M Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 Mavila was in the 6th tier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KW519 Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 Looks like there was some truth to it. Over 40 appearances in Serie A and over 100 between Serie B and La Liga 2. He also has 7 caps for Congo Senorpopps 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_M Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 Played a few minutes against Stamopoulos in December https://www.transfermarkt.com/spielbericht/index/spielbericht/3114323 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackTheBlizzard Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 His career tailed away after a promising start, but should have something to offer at CanPL level. If he has been in on trial they will have been able to confirm that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackTheBlizzard Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 http://www.totalsoccerproject.com/2019/03/cavalry-fc-pre-season-competitive-canadian-premier-league/ ...Cavalry FC will play a match against Vancouver Whitecaps FC U23 Tuesday, March 19 at the Calgary Foothills Field House. Cavalry FC will then host CPL rivals FC Edmonton for a pre-season match Saturday, March 30..."Bringing in the Whitecaps U23 side, they’ll be a good footballing side. They’ll be young, fit. They’re farther along in their game season than we are, though we anticipate a good run out. It’s nice to bring in a quality club like that.” ... Following the match against FC Edmonton at the end of the month, Cavalry FC will travel to Dominican Republic with every CPL team April 4 for 10 days worth of warm-weather training... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greatest Cockney Rip Off Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 On 3/16/2019 at 3:32 AM, Big_M said: Mavila was in the 6th tier And the 6th tier in England isn't really that bad. I use to watch Bromley play at that level before they got promoted a few years back and I always thought there were some players who would look good for TFC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtlsab Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Hello, I'm visiting Calgary on Easter Break and I would like to know if there will be any event regarding Cavalry (friendly match, public training session, fans night) and if I would be able to visit Spruce Meadows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpg_29 Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Calvary defeat Whitecaps U-23 2-0 https://calgarysun.com/sports/soccer/cavalry-fc-dominate-in-first-preseason-match Kent, Blackjack15, deschamp86 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 (edited) Decent. Like the siege mentality thats being formed according to Tommy as they are hearing it's being said they are the weakest squad and are happy to be dark horses. Edit: Not a hugely weak U23 team either. Not sure how the Cavs lined up but they did have a couple missing. Whitecaps FC Development Squad Thomas Hasal*; Georges Mukumbilwa, Brendan McDonough*, Connor Guilherme, Gabriel Escobar; Damiano Pecile, David Norman Jr.*, Chance Carter; Nicholas Fussell, Theo Bair*, Kamron Habibullah Substitutes Chituru Odunze, Jalen Watson+, Keenan Foley+, Thomas Raimbault+, Vasco Fry+, Emiliano Brienza *MLS roster +Academy call-up https://www.whitecapsfc.com/youth/post/2019/03/19/whitecaps-fc-development-squad-travel-calgary-face-cpl-side-cavalry-fc Edited March 20, 2019 by toontownman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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