Unnamed Trialist Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 16 hours ago, dyslexic nam said: No way we should try something for the very first time against Mexico - while unnecessarily risking fatigue or injury. We should most definitely do what we have always done, and not try anything different, so we can get the results we always get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 4 hours ago, Unnamed Trialist said: We should most definitely do what we have always done, and not try anything different, so we can get the results we always get? With three games in a WCQ window, starting away in Azteca, it is safe to say that this is a pretty unique set of circumstances. I am just saying we need to do what is most likely to maximize our point return over that window. And to be clear, I don’t think that involves playing guys in a position for the very first time or going guns blazing against Mexico at the risk of campaign-ruining results in the next two games. That is very different that advocating that we just do “what we have always done”. Cheeta and Cblake 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cblake Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 1 hour ago, dyslexic nam said: With three games in a WCQ window, starting away in Azteca, it is safe to say that this is a pretty unique set of circumstances. I am just saying we need to do what is most likely to maximize our point return over that window. And to be clear, I don’t think that involves playing guys in a position for the very first time or going guns blazing against Mexico at the risk of campaign-ruining results in the next two games. That is very different that advocating that we just do “what we have always done”. These three game breaks were always going to present some unique challenges that that teams especially the coaches have never faced before. While I am never a fan of outright conceding points, you can certainly map out a plan of attack using squad rotation to give them in their eyes the best opportunity to maximize points. For instance keeping Alphonso and say Jonathan fresh by using them in the final 30 of the match at Mexico could be one way to go. But how cool would it be to get a point out of Azteca but as other have said you do not want to do it at the expense of the other more winnable games. I do not envy the position Herdman is in trying to figure this all out. Sal333 and dyslexic nam 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gian-Luca Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Looks like he went the distance and picked up a yellow in a 2-1 loss today for Bayern Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GasPed Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 He played well - one defensive miscue that could've been a problem (as usual, not tracking his man), but Neuer saved him. Offensively very involved, some good passes but couldn't unlock Frankfurt (no one could). I'm always concerned about the amount he has to run though. It would be nice if Herdman kept him up top in this round of qualifying, and rotated him a bit too, as he's at his best when he's fresh. Cblake and king1010 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 I suppose he is kind of important to us. GasPed, Kadenge, sebdeserio and 6 others 6 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aird25 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 On 10/1/2021 at 10:28 AM, Unnamed Trialist said: Let's bring the discussion over on the Liam Millar thread over here, since it is about Alphonso Davies. My patience is running thin with so many fans and supposedly knowledgable supporters of the national team, who insist on playing our best player where he can do the least damage. We are simply taking an "accident", Bayern Munich in a pinch with injuries, and making it into a law: Davies plays left side. The other part of that story is Robinson easing a kid into a team, all credit to him. Now for a team with prolific goal scorers galore and plenty of attacking options, a team that steamrolls most rivals, it's fine, let him be a role player. Or for a coach wanting to give a kid some time to fit in. That cannot be the case for Canada. We need our best playing in their best positions if we don't want to be sitting watching Panama playing Portugal and Uruguay in the first round of the Qatar World Cup, in a year. And Alphonso, if he is meant to be an attacking player, is a right side attacker turning in. But don't take my word for it. This is the player that Bayern bought for a record price (and no, they did not buy a left back). They bought an electric fast attacker who plays right, turns in and scores. Check these MLS goals, all 8. Only two is he even remotely on the left side and the rest middle or right. The best, from the right. But some here, and Herdman, are shitting themselves over this. Why? I'll take this with Tajon or Miller playing up the left and turning in to shoot, or assist. I'll take Tajon's goal against Mexico or Miller at Basel. Now if tactics or game circumstances have him elsewhere, fine, he's great. A great option for assisting from the left, can't complain with that: but only as the exception, not the rule. Waiting for everyone to tell me that what he did 3 years ago in MLS he is not capable of reproducing now. With that assist last night you could add another highlight to this package Cblake and Unnamed Trialist 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PegCityCam Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Bringing this over from the Mexico/Canada thread as I think some may have stopped checking it: @Sal333 says, "Herc literally walked off a Mexican show where the analysts were arguing about the best player in CONCACAF and they mentioned Corona in the same breath as Davies. This guy knows his game and he was singing the praises for the Canadian team for quite awhile." It's been so satisfying to see the world wake up to Phonzy and now Canada. johnyb, cronaldo7, Cblake and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floortom Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Lol@Gomez’ face when the guy says Tecatito PegCityCam, johnyb and Cblake 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PegCityCam Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 7 minutes ago, Floortom said: Lol@Gomez’ face when the guy says Tecatito Also, lol @ the segment being called: "Did he prove he's the best player in CONCACAF?". I suppose they're having a hard time accepting facts 🤷♂️ Cblake and johnyb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cblake Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 6 minutes ago, PegCityCam said: Also, lol @ the segment being called: "Did he prove he's the best player in CONCACAF?". I suppose they're having a hard time accepting facts 🤷♂️ He is absolutely the best player in CONCACAF at this point. The question I have is if you need a top 10 list for the best players in the region , where does the next Canadian land ie David. Phonzie’ is a treat to watch. PegCityCam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PegCityCam Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 https://instagram.com/stories/alphonsodavies/2681520645351655036?utm_source=ig_story_item_share&utm_medium=share_sheet He start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhCanadaOhBaby Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 29 minutes ago, PegCityCam said: https://instagram.com/stories/alphonsodavies/2681520645351655036?utm_source=ig_story_item_share&utm_medium=share_sheet He start. I really hope he doesn't, bring him on in the 60' if you must but I'd rather he rests this game then shows up rest and in full force for Panama. Not worth it to run him out in Kingston. Club Linesman, Cblake and maccaliam 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PegCityCam Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 37 minutes ago, OhCanadaOhBaby said: I really hope he doesn't, bring him on in the 60' if you must but I'd rather he rests this game then shows up rest and in full force for Panama. Not worth it to run him out in Kingston. Such a tough decision for sure. Can't wait to find out! Cblake and Club Linesman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhCanadaOhBaby Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 46 minutes ago, PegCityCam said: Such a tough decision for sure. Can't wait to find out! I take back what I said, with Hoillet out now you might have to start Davies and bite the bullet at home against Panama if Bayern make him sit it out, tough one for sure, we will see how Herdman gambles PegCityCam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PegCityCam Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 3 minutes ago, OhCanadaOhBaby said: I take back what I said, with Hoillet out now you might have to start Davies and bite the bullet at home against Panama if Bayern make him sit it out, tough one for sure, we will see how Herdman gambles Was hoping for him to start but not like this😢 GasPed and CanadianSoccerFan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Man, I'm so grateful that he's OUR guy! Markoaleks, Cblake, Greatest Cockney Rip Off and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fullback Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Remember when some lunatics were questioning his commitment? I straight up want to kiss him on the mouth. What a game Greatest Cockney Rip Off, Mattd97, sebdeserio and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Turns out, he is pretty important. BearcatSA, Approve My Account Pls, johnyb and 12 others 14 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cblake Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Phonzie did something tonight that truly raises him to another level. Club Linesman, afun, youllneverwalkalone and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frattinator Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Guys, do you think he’s on the same level as Tecatito Corona yet 🙃 sebdeserio, TOCanada115, A_Gagne and 9 others 2 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Seeing as now is the time to knee jerk.... .....Phonzie is going to be bigger than Gretzky for this country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadasoccer20 Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Drake on the canada soccer bandwagon love to see it ahahahah Xavier., toontownman, maplebanana and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvroArrow Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 It is ridiculous that he makes international players look like rec league players. Wingback6, h coach, Xavier. and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonovision Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 He's pretty good I think BearcatSA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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