bwilly11 Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 (edited) https://mobile.twitter.com/FOXSoccer/status/1265393449148137472 The FC Bayern roadrunner! New nickname Edited May 27, 2020 by bwilly11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Observer Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Obinna, Cheeta, dyslexic nam and 3 others 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bdog Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 1 hour ago, lamptern said: So, he will miss the next game? Could be wrong but his last yellow was 2 games ago so he should be good. Would be shame if he missed a game for a tackle where he got all ball. jordan and h coach 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGAA_Star Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 16 hours ago, N1ckbr0wn said: For anyone who missed the Haaland run down: edit: my bad it was already posted above 🤦♂️ He is special Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikmacdo Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 11 hours ago, SpursFlu said: You could see the step up in quality as Dortmund really pressed Bayern much quicker that other teams. Davies lost possession more than usual but he was testing people and it puts them under pressure. So it's part of the game and I thought considering the quality on the pitch he looked great I cannot wait for Champions league. Davies v PSG or Barcelona or Madrid will be amazing I think youll be waiting forever for champions league. I would bet it gets cancelled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGAA_Star Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 3 minutes ago, Mikmacdo said: I think youll be waiting forever for champions league. I would bet it gets cancelled. From what I heard, Champions League may still go on as planned either by July at the earliest or August at the latest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanSuffer Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 17 hours ago, Strait Red said: If he could just get a little faster, he’d be really effective, 😂 😂 😂 35 kmh is ridiculous. Fast, yes, but also one of the quickest in the world. 1.5 steps and he's at top speed it seems Obinna, Strait Red and TGAA_Star 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGAA_Star Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 16 minutes ago, CanSuffer said: Fast, yes, but also one of the quickest in the world. 1.5 steps and he's at top speed it seems Should be playing left winger in my opinion but that's neither here nor there. However, as a left back, he's coming into his own quickly at that position even though that is not his natural position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpursFlu Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 2 hours ago, Mikmacdo said: I think youll be waiting forever for champions league. I would bet it gets cancelled. The Lyon chairman said they're scheduled to play Juventus on August 7th in Turin. Round of 16 TGAA_Star, johnyb and Obinna 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 (edited) As posted, Champions goes in August. The leagues that still want to finish will have to do so by the end of July. I think Spain is working to get back to playing mid June, so with 9 fixtures left, makes sense. I don't see what the problem is, teams can take charter flights with press and have low contact with others, games without public as a general rule, Champions final the last weekend of August in Istanbul. There was one formula to do quarters and semis as single knock-out in Istanbut, I think that would actually make more sense, to do that you should have 12 days or so. If they can avoid extra travel, better. Edited May 27, 2020 by Unnamed Trialist Obinna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 Meep meep meep meep..... Can't stop watching this awesomeness! TGAA_Star, kacbru and johnyb 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinceA Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 If I'm not mistaken every time Davies has played LB for Canada against a "good" opponent Canada has been spanked and the whole backline looked terrible. 3-1 loss to Mexico, 3-2 loss to Haiti and the 4-1 loss to the US. Seems we're better defensively when Davies is further up. El Hombre, Kent, Obinna and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison44 Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 https://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/herdman-started-process-davies-playing-left-back-canada/ I'm just going to throw this out there, in case no one has seen it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuicyHam Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 6 hours ago, VinceA said: If I'm not mistaken every time Davies has played LB for Canada against a "good" opponent Canada has been spanked and the whole backline looked terrible. 3-1 loss to Mexico, 3-2 loss to Haiti and the 4-1 loss to the US. Seems we're better defensively when Davies is further up. It's because we need that 4th defender constantly defending. Alphonso definitely tried to do way to much in that last game against the USA offensively and defensively at the same time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baulderdash77 Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 (edited) Davies plays a high risk, high reward game. That’s what makes him so exciting. But he has David Alaba backing him up and that takes away a lot of the risk. So for Bayern he is a near perfect left back for what they need. For Canada our margins are thinner and we need a lower risk, lower reward back 4 and a dedicated DM destroyer to shield the back 4. For our talent level vs our peers Davies is an amazing fit up front as a winger or 2nd striker. I realize the temptation (and I’ve been a victim of it myself) to look at Davies and day- there’s our Left Back. But we have to play him to maximize his talents and as far as I can see that’s in an advanced role. edit- Alaba autocorrected Edited May 30, 2020 by baulderdash77 yomurphy1, The Beaver 2.0, dyslexic nam and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gian-Luca Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 According to livescore he is starting again today against Fortuna Dusseldorf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 Loving the sportsnet access to Bundesliga. Let’s go! johnyb, Cheeta, The Beaver 2.0 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 And there’s one for Phonzie. The fifth in a 5-0 game (so far). I was literally just saying to my wife that he should get one too in this game So happy for this kid. N1ckbr0wn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gator Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 I watched a good part of the match, it's great to see some live football again albeit in a strange atmosphere with no fans, Davies looked quite good, he's always in space, his passing has improved, the move to Bayern is really a dream with him get top class coaching and playing with great players! canadasoccer20, dyslexic nam and Obinna 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoginess Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 4 minutes ago, gator said: I watched a good part of the match, it's great to see some live football again albeit in a strange atmosphere with no fans, Davies looked quite good, he's always in space, his passing has improved, the move to Bayern is really a dream with him get top class coaching and playing with great players! I’m already accustom to the no fans. Really happy for Davies to pot another one. My hate for Gnabry only grows. Talent is obvious for Serge but he plays a terrible team game and generally doesn’t elevate anyone around him. I’m much happier when Pericic/Conan/noname18yearold is playing on his wing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archer21 Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 He’s doing so well at left back, I wonder if he ever really gets a chance to try to solidify himself as a full time winger in the future. That’s where I’d like to see him but obviously when he’s playing as well as he has at left back it seems silly to change anything. Obinna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beaver 2.0 Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 One thing that seems evident to me in watching Davies over the last several games is that his real ability as a defensive back is when he tracks back. We know what he can do offensively but I am not convinced he is a true defender. It ain't in his DNA. As others have pointed out, for Canada we need him up the field when playing strong opponents, in part to keep their defenders on the back foot, but also to strengthen our defending. With a true left back behind him, Davies can get up the field safely AND provide additional support tracking back. I remain unconvinced that left back is his best position. It works for Bayern because of the quality in the squad and how they line up. Kent, TGAA_Star, lamptern and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gator Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 15 minutes ago, archer21 said: He’s doing so well at left back, I wonder if he ever really gets a chance to try to solidify himself as a full time winger in the future. That’s where I’d like to see him but obviously when he’s playing as well as he has at left back it seems silly to change anything. This match wasn't a great example perhaps because of Bayern's dominance but he was way up the field for long periods of time, his recovery speed is obviously amazing allowing him to do so, I would say in this set up it is the perfect position for him, now Canada may be another matter! TGAA_Star 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gator Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 1 hour ago, Yoginess said: I’m already accustom to the no fans. Really happy for Davies to pot another one. My hate for Gnabry only grows. Talent is obvious for Serge but he plays a terrible team game and generally doesn’t elevate anyone around him. I’m much happier when Pericic/Conan/noname18yearold is playing on his wing. TBH that's the 1st I have watched of this other than a couple Euro ties where it was mandated and York 9 (sorry @zeelaw) I couldn't help myself, I got used to it quickly and will adapt! Time for the CPL to work something out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison44 Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 Bayern definately play to his strengths. Most of the time he is free to run wild, knowing his speed will let him recover, and his CB are at home watching the henhouse. If we expect our Vitoria/Jackovic/Edgar/James/Henry et al to cover for him against decent opposition it will get ugly like against the USA. A smart coach would realize duplicating these exploits for Canada with our personel just isnt going work. Play him at LB, but restrain his offensive game, or play at wing with a def LB behind him and sit another winger that Herdman wants to get into the game. I dont think you can have both...until the CB position improves, and maybe not even then. Kusch to the Corner, gigi riva, canucklefan and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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