Tajon Buchanan

[Ruffian 1,634]

10 hours ago, davey_twelve said:

Didn't catch the game but he played for the final 10 minutes this weekend.

I watched the last 20 minutes. The NE announcers seemed very excited about him. They said he had a "wiggle in his dribble". ??? 

He made some decent runs and had a chance on goal with his head from a cross. I think based on his performance and the announcers comments we should see him more regularly getting minutes at the end of games. 

[lazlo_80 262]

Matt Doyle had this to say about Tajon:

 

Also: Buy your Tajon Buchanan stock now. He's going to turn one of the veteran, higher-priced wingers on that roster into summer window trade bait.

 

https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2019/05/12/armchair-analyst-all-24-mls-teams-review-week-11-analysis

[Obinna 8,315]

Haven't watched him yet. NE are such a downer buzz, but perhaps I'll take time out to tune in and see how he looks. 

He has already played 7 games and were still in May. That would get you an automatic Gold Cup call in years past. How times have changed.

I also see he is a '99. He may have a good shot at the U-23 team, but there is big competition from the players in CPL now. The level is lower, yes, but if you are playing and scoring in Canada, you may have an edge for selection over a guy like him who is playing less minutes and subsequently not scoring as much in MLS.

Edited May 13, 2019 by Obinna

[Shway 3,015]

Second start in a row. Bruce Arena must like what he sees. 

Not watching the game though... 

[toontownman 2,861]

Anyone know what happened with Tajon last year? Did New England sign a RW or two which pushed him out? He was almost a regular up until June then was either not in the squad or on the bench for the rest of the season. Was winning plaudits so seems odd he was dropped. 

Hopefully more minutes this season for him. He did look bright from what I saw of him 🤷‍♂️

 

[Bison44 5,995]

The revs bringing in Arena didnt have something to do with it?? That was mid May....

[toontownman 2,861]

27 minutes ago, Bison44 said:

The revs bringing in Arena didnt have something to do with it?? That was mid May....

Maybe. Seems he was getting minutes and starting up to mid June.

[Big_M 1,881]

he only got four starts and two were in heavy losses and two others were draws..and arena gave more time to some like zahibo and then bou arrived in july..even this year gonna be very tough to get time..they brought two left backs so dejuan jones could go back to wing

[Strait Red 1,373]

On for the Revs in the last 10 mins vs. Montreal, had a great chance and headed it off the bar. 

Edited February 29, 2020 by Strait Red

[toontownman 2,861]

Felt for him there.must have been close for more canadians on the pitch than Americans in this game.

[Floortom 1,291]

Unbelievable miss there - hopefully he can put it behind quickly.

[BearcatSA 520]

2 hours ago, Floortom said:

Unbelievable miss there - hopefully he can put it behind quickly.

According to the much hyped MLS Audi Index, he earned 112 points for that miss.  The guy in charge of marking him should have lost -112 points.  Who was that?

[Gian-Luca 3,424]

18 minutes ago, BearcatSA said:

According to the much hyped MLS Audi Index, he earned 112 points for that miss.  The guy in charge of marking him should have lost -112 points.  Who was that?

It was actually Brault-Guillard who was ball watching on the play - to be fair, I thought ZBG had an excellent game otherwise.

[Wasp 5]

In the starting 11 for NE's match vs. TFC this morning

[Corazon 1,529]

Has looked good in my opinion.  Shaf has only had a half but Tajon has looked better.  He's gonna have to start scoring some goals though.

[Shway 3,015]

I was impressed with his entire game. He’s fast, strong and really great in 1v1. 

I noticed how he affected Laryeas ability to get forward because he has to be aware of him.

He gets more opportunities with NER and Millars position with the men’s team seems a lot less assured.

Im actually excited to see what our U23 team will look like. So many options - which is weird to say.

[Obinna 8,315]

I agree that Tajon was good. Looking forward to him getting into our Olympic team, maybe even the senior team if he keeps doing well...

[Corazon 1,529]

33 minutes ago, Obinna said:

I agree that Tajon was good. Looking forward to him getting into our Olympic team, maybe even the senior team if he keeps doing well...

If he plays like he did today and starts putting in some goals and assists then I can't imagine him not being in our player pool selection.  It was his first start in a very long time and since Arenas took over the Revolution, his minutes have been limited.  Here's hoping that changes.

[shamrock 1,903]

1 hour ago, Shway said:

I was impressed with his entire game. He’s fast, strong and really great in 1v1. 

I noticed how he affected Laryeas ability to get forward because he has to be aware of him.

I'd like to watch him against an actual LB and see what remains of the 1v1 skills...

[El Diego 789]

I thought he was merely ok. Not very nuanced in the final third.

The most encouraging bit of play was his scoop finish after he was flagged for offside.

[Corazon 1,529]

Sometimes you take ratings with a grain of salt but FotMob rated Laryea player of the game.  Coincidently Fotmob also rated Tajon the lowest starter on Revolution.  Still rated equal to Bradley and higher than DeLeon, Pozuelo, Akinola, Shaffelburg & Endoh.

Okello was rated as the highest subsitutute and above almost every starting midfielder/attacker for TFC. 

Edited July 21, 2020 by Corazon

[Colliedor 464]

Personally didn't see anything to rave about from this match.

[Shway 3,015]

Nice link up, and great finish. 
https://streamable.com/j35tt8 

Definitely a kid to keep an eye on. 

[toontownman 2,861]

They obviously rate him and have stuck by him, mainly off the bench but getting lots of minutes. Certainly seems to have something about him. 

[Floortom 1,291]

Arena definitely sees something in him. NE supporters seem to be not as optimistic about him based on scanning their forums.