jonovision Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 Stephen Hart's team has 1 goal in 5 games. That's a shocking offensive performance. Is he on the chopping block soon? In a year one league, where everyone is learning their opponents, not to mention the players on their own team (less of an issue with the sides with an established foundation like Cavalry-Foothills and Forge-Sigma and to a lesser extent Pacific-Whitecaps and Eddies-Eddies) all of the managers were going to get a long leash. I'll be surprised if any managers exit before year 2, unless it is of their own volition. Lofty, Cheeta and gator 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gator Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 2 hours ago, Lofty said: Man Utd 9 Ipswich Town 0 https://youtu.be/KgsydTBeVqo QPR 6 Chelsea 0 Man Utd 1 Man City 6 (Alex Ferguson was not fired). That QPR vs Chelsea match was brilliant, the R's played with so much flair, it's great to see the old Loftus Road with terracing, there is some great audio as well, QPR up 5 nil and a fan yells, "Come on now, let's not F*** this up"!😀 Lofty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winnipeg Fury Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 3 hours ago, SoccMan said: Sorry this is soccer a sport where 1 to 3 goals a game is the norm. This is not U8 soccer you don’t lose 8-0 , heads need to roll the coach needs to go come on! I doubt the Bombers organization really care if Valour struggle. I don't think they are trying to win the CPL title, just trying to field a team and sell some tickets. They have succeeded on the front. And yes, I agree. Any organization that had serious intent to win would make immediate changes right now. We finished last in the first half and while we may be 4th at the moment, we have also played more matches than everyone else. Probably on course for 5th or 6th this term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaFan123 Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 44 minutes ago, Winnipeg Fury said: I doubt the Bombers organization really care if Valour struggle. I don't think they are trying to win the CPL title, just trying to field a team and sell some tickets. They have succeeded on the front. And yes, I agree. Any organization that had serious intent to win would make immediate changes right now. We finished last in the first half and while we may be 4th at the moment, we have also played more matches than everyone else. Probably on course for 5th or 6th this term. The problem with Gale, and other coaches in this league, is that they’re too tied to the team at this moment. They’re the team’s local agent in a way almost in the way a lot of them recruit former talents. Winnipeg Fury 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCM Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 9 hours ago, Lofty said: Mitter has been Valour's best CB this season. But don't take my word for it, ask Rob Gale, who continues to play him. By all means criticize the signing, but make sure you first criticize the signings of the other CBs who are not as good. Gale signed Mitter, not the other players on other teams. And all the players on other teams - every one of them - avoided finishing last in the spring. Most of them will finish ahead of the Valour this 1/2 season (I'm thinking 6th but maybe 5th). So the point right now is to criticize a player signed in all likelihood for leadership on a team on or near the bottom of the league, that didn't react well when his young keeper was struggling through a dreadful performance. All this, mind you happens after the captain spits a dummy and gets suspended, and team unity appears to be crumbing. Not the actions of a leader. But sure, keep defending it with the fact that since Gale still picks him he and all must be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCM Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 (edited) 44 minutes ago, Lofty said: I was talking about the other VALOUR CB's, all of whom were signed by Gale. Nobody is pretending Mitter is league MVP but that is not the question. From what I have seen, CPL is his level. He would be a bad signing only if he were not good enough for CPL, which for me is quite clearly not the case -- and I have watched every Valour match except the thunderstorm delayed one at FCE. Mitter's poor reactions to errors by team mates does not suddenly make him not good enough for CPL. And why you mention Murrell is beyond me; he has nothing whatsoever to do with Mitter's ability. I have only seen a few matches, but I agree with you he doesn't look out of place. My larger point was with someone with his poor pedigree the team should have expected a leader - and I am not sure they got one. So this relates to your last point - he's a veteran, and I believe he should be a team leader. Team unity and leadership has reportedly been questioned (captain acting like a fool calls leadership into question, which is why I mentioned it), so my point was simply that in the face of a very poor team performance (and if in fact leadership/unity is lacking) on a team which has performed below expectations I would have wanted a team leader to have acted differently. That's all. That's a point on his leadership, not playing ability. Maybe those who mention the void in team leadership and unity are mistaken, or exaggerating - interested in your views since you've seen all the matches? Edited September 4, 2019 by BCM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kacbru Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 16 hours ago, Lofty said: And to get heads up when a goal is conceded. They at least have had a lot of opportunity to practice this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted September 6, 2019 Author Share Posted September 6, 2019 (edited) On 9/4/2019 at 9:26 AM, Lofty said: Beland-Goyette has worn the armband since Thomas and Murrell have been out. And that would have been my choice too. In my opinion, screaming at your team mates is not leadership. Recent matches have seriously damaged my opinion of Mitter's leadership credentials. At this point I would not consider him for the armband. If Beland-Goyette doesn't play I'd probably give it to Petrasso instead. Not caring is not being a professional either. I prefer a screamer, which in the end is just a character trait, to someone coasting through being ravaged. Bitching about someone shouting at their teammates is a reflection one of those stupid unwritten norms that is not written for a reason. Borjan, who folks criticised after that Haiti goal, is almost always like that in the nets for Red Star, he screams and gesticulates. He also has the attention of his back line. At least Mitter, along with the keeper, seemed to authentically care they were being destroyed and humiliated before their fans. I also missed someone in the midfield putting a foot in with a bit more bite, and getting the card. Then another. Then another. At 4 or 5 goals against we should have seen a series of hard tackles in the midfield shared around, so no one would end up with a red. As is, even the yellows were lame and defeatist. Edit: the censored my use of the word "b*tch*ng", how ridiculous. Edited September 6, 2019 by Unnamed Trialist Ivanovski94 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison44 Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 Caring about losing and shouting at teamates can be something to be admired. A firey spirit, drive to win etc etc sure, but its still not leadership which is what Lofty was saying. Just because someone isnt waving their arms and screaming doesnt mean they dont care. I always think that kind of shit is more for the crowd and the cameras, not your teammates. There are plenty of good leaders on teams that dont use that kind of style and there is room for both. But I do agree with UT, that a leader should have pulled them together at 3 or 4 and stiffened the resolve of those flagging and suggested some biting challenges (even yellows) shared amongst them to show Calgary they werent going to get anything easy and Valour were still fighting. For team pride if nothing else. And part of leadership is walking the walk...you can yell and point all you want..but if its your play that contributes to the next goal why should anyone listen to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackjack15 Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 (edited) Valours reserve keeper Edited September 7, 2019 by Blackjack15 Bison44 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingham Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 Doing Valour away next month. Will be a one man crew most likely. Look forward to it. Winnipeg Fury and Lofty 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 13 minutes ago, Lofty said: Frankly, the Valour fans have deserved better. Considering the form, the attendance has been superb. I hope it doesn't discourage what looks like a great launchpad fanbase. Seems like there is a real appetite for it in Winnipeg that can really grow. From the outside the pieces all seem to be there with playing staff, stadium and structure. Just dont know how Gale and his team are getting it so wrong. There is a point where heads will have to roll if fans start turning around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsC Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 3 hours ago, Lofty said: Valour win at York and their season record in all comps is now 7-3-15. Home record remains 3-2-8. We decided today that all future Valour games need to be away. We'll just travel to see them. Lofty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fil Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Wait a second, Valour and Pacific are tied for third place at 15 points! How did this happen?! 🤤 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted September 16, 2019 Author Share Posted September 16, 2019 19 hours ago, fil said: Wait a second, Valour and Pacific are tied for third place at 15 points! How did this happen?! 🤤 Wait a second, Rob Gale is one of the best in the league at defending a 2-goal lead! How did that happen?!😉 Take it from there Valour fans... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winnipeg Fury Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 On 9/11/2019 at 9:26 PM, Ingham said: Doing Valour away next month. Will be a one man crew most likely. Look forward to it. Which game ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 32 minutes ago, Winnipeg Fury said: Which game ? Based on user name, York9? Winnipeg Fury 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingham Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 1 hour ago, Winnipeg Fury said: Which game ? Valour vs York 9 FC. Winnipeg Fury 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingham Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 Interviewed Tyler Attardo the other day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ansem Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 narduch and johnyb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingham Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 10 minutes ago, Ingham said: Interviewed Tyler Attardo the other day! BTW, if this by any chance is seen as advertising, feel free to delete the post. Didn't mean it in that way but rather sharing my interview with Valours young prodigy! Lofty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winnipeg Fury Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 10 hours ago, Lofty said: 1. As much as they would like to think otherwise, Cavalry are not Manchester City anymore than a turd is filet mignon. 2. Get back to me when you have been thrashed 8-0 AT HOME. That was Watford's biggest thrashing in 138 years ! It only took us a few months You will be able to tell your great, great, great, great grand children you were there ! johnyb and Cheeta 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeta Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 Come on, THAT is a pretty funny post from Valour. Nothing wrong with laughing at yourself sometimes. However... Etihad is not Vicarage Road and it only took Valour 4 months and 23 matches to share a scoreline it took Watford roughly 130 years and over 5,000 matches to reach. Oh, and Watford needed to face an opponent who outspends them 4 to 1 on player wages to do it. Yeah, funny for about 1 2/3 of a second there. Someimes it just better to keep quiet. Let it go, Cheeta. Let it go. Winnipeg Fury 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie_the_parrot Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 Would they tweet that to an NFL team if they lost 80-0 shortly after the Bombers had as well? Somehow I doubt it. It's almost like they don't fully grasp just how bad that scoreline is. Lofty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingham Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 I personally find it embarrassing. It's like the Bundesliga clubs who laugh at themselves when they lose. Imagine being down about a defeat and then have the Twitter account of said team put up memes. Lofty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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