Unnamed Trialist Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 27 minutes ago, BuzzAndSting said: Loving that we're close enough to kickoffs that we've got must-win implications! No way we can lose to a bunch of Maritimers in for a field trip on our historical home opener! ted, deschamp86, BuzzAndSting and 3 others 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Copes Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 2 hours ago, Unnamed Trialist said: No way we can lose to a bunch of Maritimers in for a field trip on our historical home opener! This game will determine which ocean has better seafood (its ours by the way). It is without a doubt a must-win encounter. Zem, shamrock, BuzzAndSting and 3 others 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 4 minutes ago, Copes said: This game will determine which ocean has better seafood (its ours by the way). It is without a doubt a must-win encounter. Sashimi vs. salt cod? I don't think you want to go there. The Grand Banks were discovered by the Spanish, by the way (and let the real shit-talking begin!) I am quite sincerely thrilled to have Halifax in the league and would love to see more teams in the Maritimes too, you deserve it. Copes and BenFisk'sBiggestFan 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youllneverwalkalone Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 I tried discussing Ling Cod with a Newfoundlander and he fully denied its existence. I do wonder, based on a recent trip to the aquarium with the kids, if there are rock fish we call "cod" (i.e. rock cod) that are not cod at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 17 minutes ago, youllneverwalkalone said: I tried discussing Ling Cod with a Newfoundlander and he fully denied its existence. That's because the cod moratium also includes talking about it! BuzzAndSting 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zem Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 30 minutes ago, youllneverwalkalone said: I tried discussing Ling Cod with a Newfoundlander and he fully denied its existence. I do wonder, based on a recent trip to the aquarium with the kids, if there are rock fish we call "cod" (i.e. rock cod) that are not cod at all? Probably. I don't know about any other specific examples, but ling cod is just a type of greenling that looks like cod. I believe technically the only "true" cod are Atlantic, Pacific and Greenland, but anything else in the Gadid family is also considered cod. youllneverwalkalone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Copes Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 I don't know. I just know whatever is in my Fish and Chips at the Duke of Duckworth is delicious. HfxCeltic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Copes Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 (edited) Finally, we have a date. I'm doing my bachelor party in Halifax in May. Is the sense from the folks on the ground that the first game will be a sellout? As much as I want to be there for the inaugural game, I wonder if I'm more likely to be able to get 10-12 seats in one area during the 2nd game of the schedule? Edited February 22, 2019 by Copes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FromAwaysHFX Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 23 minutes ago, Copes said: Finally, we have a date. I'm doing my bachelor party in Halifax in May. Is the sense from the folks on the ground that the first game will be a sellout? As much as I want to be there for the inaugural game, I wonder if I'm more likely to be able to get 10-12 seats in one area during the 2nd game of the schedule? I would almost guarantee it'll be a sell-out, yeah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzAndSting Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 52 minutes ago, Copes said: Finally, we have a date. I'm doing my bachelor party in Halifax in May. Is the sense from the folks on the ground that the first game will be a sellout? As much as I want to be there for the inaugural game, I wonder if I'm more likely to be able to get 10-12 seats in one area during the 2nd game of the schedule? Having done bachelor parties at sporting events before I would suggest two things. One - get a suite/tent. Obviously allows the group to be together and mingle freely. Two - buy a bunch of tickets, maybe in the same general area or not, and just find a spot to stand as a group in one of the corners. Unless everyone is a hardcore the game will probably secondary to the drinking and camaraderie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Copes Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 26 minutes ago, BuzzAndSting said: Having done bachelor parties at sporting events before I would suggest two things. One - get a suite/tent. Obviously allows the group to be together and mingle freely. Two - buy a bunch of tickets, maybe in the same general area or not, and just find a spot to stand as a group in one of the corners. Unless everyone is a hardcore the game will probably secondary to the drinking and camaraderie. Thanks for the tips - makes a lot of sense. Me and two friends have season tickets already, so we were thinking about talking to a rep to see if they could help us organize an area we can all be. A suite actually would be a great idea. Once we see the schedule we'll make that call. Appreciate it! BuzzAndSting 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 We are going to see Metric and July Talk in Moncton on May 3rd. I now have to convince my wife to make it a true Maritime road trip to catch the game as well. Would be an exhausting but killer weekend. BuzzAndSting, deschamp86, maccaliam and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Has there been any indication of when single game tickets will be going on sale? I will eith need to grab 2 or 4 tickets for the home opener. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HfxCeltic Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 12 hours ago, dyslexic nam said: Has there been any indication of when single game tickets will be going on sale? I will eith need to grab 2 or 4 tickets for the home opener. I think I remember seeing something about early April, but am about 37% confident in that statement. dyslexic nam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Blackdude Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 And they'll be from Peru and Colombia. Look in the background. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince193 Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 A Peruvian wowowowow. He''ll have people in Toronto looking out for him for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FromAwaysHFX Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 For this who enjoy podcasts, episode 2 of the HFX Wanderers pod some friends and I make has just been uploaded. This one takes an in-depth look at the squad so far. Thanks! https://www.fromaways.com/home/from-aways-podcast-e02-the-squad-the-schedule-and-the-spider-cam HfxCeltic and Zem 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackTheBlizzard Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 (edited) https://hfxwanderersfc.canpl.ca/article/wanderers-bring-in-finesse-and-firepower-with-south-american-duo On the verge of HFX Wanderers FC’s preseason training, the club are making an international splash, with the signings of two South American talents. Colombian striker Luis Alberto Perea and attacking midfielder, Juan Diego Gutierrez from Peru, are being reunited as an attacking one-two punch with the Wanderers. They formed a formidable partnership when they were teammates at Deportivo Universidad San Martin in Peru... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luis_Alberto_Perea https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan_Diego_Gutierrez Edited February 25, 2019 by BringBackTheBlizzard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_M Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Strong signings as usual in Halifax..two quality offensive players who played together..Hart really knows what hes doing Zem 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 I hope the Wanderers play spoiler for all those who have them at the bottom of their projected league standings list. Copes, Zem and Grandbloke 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackTheBlizzard Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 (edited) Definitely more in line with the level of signing that is likely to provide a watchable level of pro soccer than some of the imports that were being announced earlier on, but Juan Diego Gutierrez appears to have played on loan in the Swedish third tier from a Danish second tier club as recently as 2017, which might make you wonder how well he does in adjusting to new surroundings outside Peru. The Colombian player probably has the better pedigree and appears to have gone to high school in Florida and to have had a very brief stint in MLS, if wikipedia is to be believed. {Edit: oops the Peruvian player was in Superettan in 2017, so fewer questions about his pedigree in the sport} https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017_Superettan Edited February 25, 2019 by BringBackTheBlizzard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Copes Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 13 minutes ago, dyslexic nam said: I hope the Wanderers play spoiler for all those who have them at the bottom of their projected league standings list. I honestly think that the one thing that is being under-valued with the Wanderers roster is familiarity. Hart seems to really be going out of his way to have his squad have people they will be comfortable with - either an on-field link or an off-field connection. Coupled with Hart's own coaching pedigree, and I think that your hope could be a very real reality! grasshopper1917, KW519, Keegan and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradMack Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Really like these signings. Decent Pedigree at #10 with Juan Diego Gutierrez and Luis Alberto Perea scored a lot last year with CD Fas, a good concacaf team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegan Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 (edited) 53 minutes ago, Big_M said: Strong signings as usual in Halifax..two quality offensive players who played together..Hart really knows what hes doing I haven’t been convinced by any of their signings, mainly because I don’t know them. I don’t know these guys either but wow, impressive. Both guys are at a good age and have consistently played at good levels. The lowest level Perea played at was in El Salvador and he did really well.. he may be a favourite for the golden boot. Gutierrez is only 26 and has spent most of his career with a big South American club in Universitario. Looks like he had a go at Europe in the last couple years and this will be his second trip abroad.. maybe he sees this as a bridge to MLS. Edited February 25, 2019 by Keegan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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