Unnamed Trialist Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 5 minutes ago, Shortdutchcanuck said: Most likely an amateur or at very best semi-pro from lower-level Sweden . . . wait, he played in the Superettan last season?!? Nah, he's an amateur! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted January 31, 2019 Author Share Posted January 31, 2019 Is Forge allowed to sign anyone without previous ties to Sigma? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackTheBlizzard Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 23 minutes ago, Shortdutchcanuck said: Most likely an amateur or at very best semi-pro from lower-level Sweden . . . wait, he played in the Superettan last season?!? For a team that averaged 1158 spectators per game and got relegated by the looks of things, but still a step up from the sort of clubs some other players have been coming from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAK Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 51 minutes ago, BringBackTheBlizzard said: For a team that averaged 1158 spectators per game and got relegated by the looks of things, but still a step up from the sort of clubs some other players have been coming from. Congrats on finding a new angle to disparage the league! I was worried that you would have to actually concede that what has been built so far is above your expectations. However now that I see your new approach, I think you'll have lots of legs to slam the league for the first few years. Added to that any new mistakes the league will make in marketing and structure etc, you should be able to continue your condescending barbs for well into the first five years. Just a quick reminder however, make sure you discount anything that doesn't fit your narrative and make take ridiculous leaps with info you get from REDDIT as fact just so long as it reinforces what you think. Greatest Cockney Rip Off, gator, chris_yk and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackTheBlizzard Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 (edited) ...and Port City were not going to move to Victoria, because there was no way the CSA would have sanctioned them under those circumstances. Remember how off base you were on that and how what I was writing at the time ultimately turned out to match reality? In general, it's a good thing that a low budget approach has been adopted, because this league isn't going to make it if the franchises run up seven figure losses per season like FCE and the Fury did in the now defunct NASL. So far, I'm quite impressed by what the Forge and Pacific FC are putting together under these circumstances, but not so sure about the Edmonton, Calgary and Winnipeg teams. York and Halifax lie somewhere in between. Edited January 31, 2019 by BringBackTheBlizzard 1996 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badname22 Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 The team so far looks excellent on paper and in my biased opinion is one of the best in the league. Stryker911, gator, apbsmith and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_M Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Except at the back where theres no proven player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex D Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 1 hour ago, badname22 said: The team so far looks excellent on paper and in my biased opinion is one of the best in the league. Please please please draw Ottawa in the V's Cup! SuperCanuck, Ansem, deschamp86 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baulderdash77 Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Forge should sign Quillan Roberts as they need a keeper. Is that an expected move or is he linked to anywhere else? maccaliam, BradMack and -Hammer- 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortdutchcanuck Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 1 hour ago, baulderdash77 said: Forge should sign Quillan Roberts as they need a keeper. Is that an expected move or is he linked to anywhere else? He's definitely the guy I've been hoping we end up signing. Haven't heard any rumours though. maccaliam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradMack Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 2 hours ago, baulderdash77 said: Forge should sign Quillan Roberts as they need a keeper. Is that an expected move or is he linked to anywhere else? This would be a great signing. Honestly, keeper is the position I thought we would see the most familiar names at, and I've been really surprised not to see Stillo, Roberts, Smits, DeBellis, Wirth, Irving, etc... Lots of good keepers to be had. Kent 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAK Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 8 hours ago, BringBackTheBlizzard said: ...and Port City were not going to move to Victoria, because there was no way the CSA would have sanctioned them under those circumstances. Remember how off base you were on that and how what I was writing at the time ultimately turned out to match reality? In general, it's a good thing that a low budget approach has been adopted, because this league isn't going to make it if the franchises run up seven figure losses per season like FCE and the Fury did in the now defunct NASL. So far, I'm quite impressed by what the Forge and Pacific FC are putting together under these circumstances, but not so sure about the Edmonton, Calgary and Winnipeg teams. York and Halifax lie somewhere in between. Yep and I also thought for sure that Ottawa would join year one. Are we going through the times that we were wrong about the league? I want to find out how far down the rabbit hole this thing goes. Honestly though, I really should post about other things more relevant to what's actually happening with the league and no a $500,000 salary cap is not one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ansem Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 gator 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackTheBlizzard Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 ...the Sigma trend continues: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giuliano_Frano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gator Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 On 1/31/2019 at 12:52 PM, RS said: Is Forge allowed to sign anyone without previous ties to Sigma? ? No!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortdutchcanuck Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 3 minutes ago, BringBackTheBlizzard said: ...the Sigma trend continues: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giuliano_Frano I literally was trying to guess how many minutes it would take you to post this. I figured it would be less than an hour and you barely made it, I was getting worried. I think we've all noticed the trend, and I've been expecting this signing for some time. Team is looking good, no complaints other than too few players so far! gator and deschamp86 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackTheBlizzard Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 On Reddit, there are some insightful looking comments about how the trend is likely to continue: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegan Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 OMG, Forge signed another player from one of the top academies in Canada? And he’s played with most of his teammates? Oh no! Its like starting a new club in Netherlands and going “they signed another former feyenoord/Ajax youth”. What a tragedy! Us Forge supporters are really worried about the amount of talent and cohesion we’re recruiting... SuperCanuck, Shortdutchcanuck, shamrock and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youllneverwalkalone Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 I do wonder about this strategy. MLS is starting to spend significant $$$. Yet so many matches are close to unwatchable. There is so much turnover on these squads with all the goofy rules it does make you wonder if CPL are on to something. With the possible exception of Valour, all the clubs are drawing from pools of players very familiar with one another. Pacific for example has multiple players who played under Dutch coaches Grootscholten and Chafour. Guys like Fisk were part of an era in the Residency that played very attractive football, certainly in comparison to the parent club playing Soehn/Rennie/Robinson ball. gator 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackTheBlizzard Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Any opinions on Grant, Mohsen, and Thomas who are mentioned on that Reddit thread? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan_Grant https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monti_Mohsen https://www.league1ontario.com/roster_players/24522304 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badname22 Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 7 minutes ago, BringBackTheBlizzard said: Any opinions on Grant, Mohsen, and Thomas who are mentioned on that Reddit thread? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan_Grant https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monti_Mohsen https://www.league1ontario.com/roster_players/24522304 I wouldn't mind them 3 signing but I think grant is the only starter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortdutchcanuck Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 8 minutes ago, BringBackTheBlizzard said: Any opinions on Grant, Mohsen, and Thomas who are mentioned on that Reddit thread? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan_Grant https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monti_Mohsen https://www.league1ontario.com/roster_players/24522304 Yes, I've been expecting them. All seem similar levels to the players other teams have been signing as depth. 1 minute ago, badname22 said: I wouldn't mind them 3 signing but I think grant is the only starter. Agreed. Although Mohsen at left back is intriguing for the future, Ottawa rated him enough to sign him at 17. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamrock Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 1 hour ago, Shortdutchcanuck said: Yes, I've been expecting them. All seem similar levels to the players other teams have been signing as depth. Agreed. Although Mohsen at left back is intriguing for the future, Ottawa rated him enough to sign him at 17. They were in desperate need of a left back at the moment if I remember correctly. Left-footers are always in demand. Senorpopps 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowsweatygorilla Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 2 hours ago, BringBackTheBlizzard said: Any opinions on Grant, Mohsen, and Thomas who are mentioned on that Reddit thread? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan_Grant https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monti_Mohsen https://www.league1ontario.com/roster_players/24522304 I'd put money on Grant, Samuel, and Henry. That said, I thought Grant went overseas right after the 2018 season, so I don't know if he's ready to come back yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackTheBlizzard Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 According to wikipedia where Grant is concerned: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan_Grant With Nyköpings, Grant would be injured in training prior to the 2018 season, would miss the entire 2018 season due to surgery, and have his contract end by mutual consent in June 2018. so I guess a lot depends on how his recovery went. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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