Saint Kitts & Nevis vs Canada - Sunday November 18th

[tyler453]

2 hours ago, Obinna said:

Is Romaine Sawyers the danger man?

Romaine Sawyers - Wikipedia
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romaine_Sawyers

Romaine Sawyers - Player Profile 18/19 | Transfermarkt
https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/romaine-sawyers/profil/spieler/113036

I know we all love transfer market...

Noticed his value is 4th highest amongst all players in league of nations qualifying. Only Davies, Hoilett and Michael Hector (Jamaica) are higher.

Impressive that a Nevisian footballer is captaining a Championship side. Vaughan Azzurri defender Justin Springer on their roster as well. Maybe one of the internationals on a CPL roster next season.

St Kitts will be no pushover. We can't be sloppy on heavy offense. We got away with some sloppy play against USVI and Dominica, but I feel St Kitts has a better chance to capitalize on a counter.

[Addona]

On 11/4/2018 at 1:25 AM, Blackjack15 said:

We are 5/6 days away from roster reveal 

I would like to see squad rotation and new faces 

This the 23 I would call up:

GK’s - Crepeau, Thomas, Leutwiler 

LB - Adekugbe, Levis 

CB - James, Henry, Straith, Edgar 

RB - Petrasso, Cordova 

MF -  Hutchinson, Arfield, Hoilett, Davies, Piette, Wotherspoon, Edwards, Akindele

ST - Larin, Cavallini, Ricketts, AJH

Not in:

• Borjan (Focused in UEFA Champions League)

• Injured: (Osorio, Kaye) 

• Dropped: Pantemis, Cornelius, and ZBG

• Switch: Teibert (Chance to see other guys)

• Just misses selection: DF -  Morgan, Godihno, MF - Aird, Chapman

• Not considered for this one: (U21) Twardek, Fraser 

• U20 championship knockout stage: Busti, Tabla, Millar, David 

Would be interesting if Herdman decided to bring in a completely new player into the fold 

Thoughts? What would be your 23 for this Nations League Match 

 

This roster is pretty good... EXCEPT, Borjan needs to one million percent start this game!!!!  If he doesn’t, we are dumb AF!  This ain’t no friendly and I don’t care that he’s playing UCL.

[markeelliott]

On 11/5/2018 at 12:33 PM, goleafs67 said:

I'll be heading down as well. Flying out the following Monday afternoon. Anyone else?

@markeelliott have you locked down tickets? Doesn't seem like there's a way to buy them online. Guess we just show up at the box office and hope it isn't the hottest ticket in town hah

It won't be hard to get tickets. I plan to work with Jamie to get a few for the game. I will be down for about a week before the game and will scout a pre-game bar close to the stadium.

[markeelliott]

1 minute ago, markeelliott said:

It won't be hard to get tickets. I plan to work with Jamie to get a few for the game. I will be down for about a week before the game and will scout a pre-game bar close to the stadium. My twitter handle is https://twitter.com/markeelliott. 

 

[hamiltonfan]

 

we should start solidifying a proper back line. This gentleman needs to be in there.

[El Hombre]

38 minutes ago, hamiltonfan said:

 

we should start solidifying a proper back line. This gentleman needs to be in there.

Because he scored on a second division Polish team?

[hamiltonfan]

1 hour ago, El Hombre said:

Because he scored on a second division Polish team?

Sure. Coupled with playing CB in top flight Poland and more generally he is better than our other options.

Considering our alternatives, no brainier for me. 

[jordan]

2 minutes ago, hamiltonfan said:

Sure. Coupled with playing CB in a top flight Poland and more generally he is better than our other options.

Considering our alternatives, no brainier for me. 

I think  Vitoria should be there hes experienced (Hainault if not him). Cornelius isn't playing, James is playing a lower level, USL is out of season. Jakovic's season is over but hes 33. Edgar is out of contract. Straith can slot back there i guess but im not sure if hes playing CB or in the mid at Lotte. 

[SkuseisLoose]

Is the squad getting released soon. I thought it would be released yesterday or today but it obviously hasn't happened yet.

[Chad_Impact]

I wouldn't mind seeing Meilleur-Giguere get a run out, quietly had a solid season with Ottawa and could be getting some solid minutes next year with Montreal if he keeps it up. 

Maybe him and Vitoria at CB

[rob.notenboom]

1 hour ago, SkuseisLoose said:

Is the squad getting released soon. I thought it would be released yesterday or today but it obviously hasn't happened yet.

There’s a media call with Herdman happening tomorrow. So I’m assuming the roster will be out in the morning. 

[Blackjack15]

59 minutes ago, rob.notenboom said:

There’s a media call with Herdman happening tomorrow. So I’m assuming the roster will be out in the morning. 

What time?  Hopefully there’s audio and ariticles with statements

[rob.notenboom]

2 hours ago, Blackjack15 said:

What time?  Hopefully there’s audio and ariticles with statements

12pm Eastern. 

I believe Steve Sandor will be on the call. Not sure who else. 

[damaaster]

So it looks like this game can only be streamed?  

What does Canada Soccer or one of the networks need to do - to ensure all these games are televised?  We must be one of the few countries in the world that doesn't televise their teams national games....

[RS]

https://www.canadasoccer.com/canada-soccer-announces-men-s-national-team-squad-for-important-away-match-on-road-to-qatar-2022-p161932-preview-1

CANADA
1- GK- Simon Thomas | NOR / Kongsvinger IL
2- FB- Zachary Brault-Guillard | FRA / Olympique Lyonnais
3- CB- Manjrekar James | DEN / FC Fredericia (on loan)
4- CB- Derek Cornelius | SRB / FK Javor Ivanjica
5- CB- David Edgar | CAN / Ottawa Fury FC
6- M- Samuel Piette | CAN / Impact de Montréal
7- M- Russell Teibert | CAN / Vancouver Whitecaps FC
8- M- David Wotherspoon | SCO / St. Johnstone FC
9- F- Cyle Larin | TUR / Beşiktaş JK
10- M- David Junior Hoilett | WAL / Cardiff City FC
11- FB- Samuel Adekugbe | NOR / Vålerenga Fotball
12- W- Alphonso Davies | CAN / Vancouver Whitecaps FC
13- M- Atiba Hutchinson | TUR / Beşiktaş JK
14- W- Liam Millar | ENG / Liverpool FC U-23
15- CB- Doneil Henry | CAN / Vancouver Whitecaps FC
16- FB- Marcus Godinho | SCO / Heart of Midlothian FC
17- M- Liam Fraser | CAN / Toronto FC
18- GK- Milan Borjan | SRB / FK Crvena zvezda (Red Star Belgrade)
19- F- Lucas Cavallini | MEX / Puebla FC
20- F- Jonathan David | BEL / KAA Gent
21- M- Jay Chapman | CAN / Toronto FC
22- GK- Maxime Crépeau | CAN / Ottawa Fury FC
23- AM / F- Ballou Jean-Yves Tabla | ESP / FC Barcelona B

[hamiltonfan]

Missing Scotty but strong offensive minded roster. 

[Ansem]

4 minutes ago, hamiltonfan said:

Missing Scotty but strong offensive minded roster. 

We'll see what Wotherspoon is made off

[hamiltonfan]

3 minutes ago, Ansem said:

We'll see what Wotherspoon is made off

Agreed, very much looking forward to having him in camp and seeing if he is rated enough to win some PT

[toontownman]

Good to see Adekugbe and Godinho back. Looks like we will play with fullbacks this time. 

[BenFisk'sBiggestFan]

Could be some problems with both Osorio and Arfield missing. But a good time to test our other players in that position. Tabla and Chapman would likely be relied on in that position...

Would have preferred Herdman to expand his search for a CB. All the other positions have had varied call ups. But as talked about before, there may be more players who could be called: Vitoria, Sadiki, Etc...

[shamrock]

Happy with the selection. The fullbacks are back and besides that it's not the time to experiment with new players. Fully confidant this group can get the job done.  

[gator]

A good strong squad, even with Arfield and Osorio missing there should be good competition for places in the starting 11!

[Mikmacdo]

Borjan

Gordinho- Henry- Adekube

Millar- Hoilet - Hutchinson - Tabla - Davies

Larin - Cavallini 

What do you guys think will be the starting 11?

[shamrock]

Borjan 

Godinho Henry Edgar Adekugbe

Wotherspoon Hutch Hoilett

Davies Cavallini Millar

[dyslexic nam]

31 minutes ago, Mikmacdo said:

Borjan

Gordinho- Henry- Adekube

Millar- Hoilet - Hutchinson - Tabla - Davies

Larin - Cavallini 

What do you guys think will be the starting 11?

I am not formation geek, but that seems overly offence-heavy.  with 3 at the back and only Hutch as the other defensively minded player, I would worry about getting hit hard on the counter.  At the risk of overgeneralizing, many of these Caribbean teams have a couple of guys with serious pace. 

I think we have enough offensive firepower to grab at least a couple of goals.  For me, a big objective will be to really limit their chances - we should win readily if we do.