Unnamed Trialist Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 17 hours ago, An Observer said: I was surprised that Borjan didn't hand him the arm band when he came on but other than that, a solid opening but nothing really noteworthy. Weird we didn't sub him off m. 95 for the standing ovation. Kent 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahmedou Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 Nobody knew him before his call up. Everybody googled his name on google. That just facts. Shway and YorkRegionFan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 2 hours ago, ahmedou said: Nobody knew him before his call up. Everybody googled his name on google. That just facts. Some must have googled him on Ask Jeeves, don't you think? Cheeta and An Observer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison44 Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 1 hour ago, ahmedou said: Nobody knew him before his call up. Everybody googled his name on google. That just facts. Wow....take a look on the sight, there are multiple CDN in NCAA thread. He was 2 time all-american, Herman finalist etc, lots of us have been paying attention to NCAA, watching for CDNs. johnyb and YorkRegionFan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe MacCarthy Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 2 hours ago, ahmedou said: Nobody knew him before his call up. Everybody googled his name on google. That just facts. I didn't Google his name on Google, and that's a fact. Cheeta 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe MacCarthy Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 8 hours ago, Unnamed Trialist said: Weird we didn't sub him off m. 95 for the standing ovation. We should have, it would have been a nice gesture. Unnamed Trialist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 2 hours ago, Joe MacCarthy said: We should have, it would have been a nice gesture. I know I am laying it on, just wondering if he's waiting for a US call still, or if he's fine with not having that "good problem" any more. Sort of bothers me that finding Cornelius is perfectly competent back there, and Kennedy too, gets overshadowed by this cliquey corn-fed idolatry that works to downplay those who have been coming out for years with hardly any minutes. Obinna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sal333 Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, Unnamed Trialist said: I know I am laying it on, just wondering if he's waiting for a US call still, or if he's fine with not having that "good problem" any more. Sort of bothers me that finding Cornelius is perfectly competent back there, and Kennedy too, gets overshadowed by this cliquey corn-fed idolatry that works to downplay those who have been coming out for years with hardly any minutes. For fuck sakes, if Koleosho commits to the CMNT, are you going to keep reminding us that he played footies with the Spanish, American and Italian federations. Just because some overzealous posters got excited about this player, it doesn't justify your laying it on thick with this bullshit. Need I remind you, you got a problem with the overzealous fans not with this player? Unless your issue is with Midwest Americans or anyone that sounds or looks like them. Edited March 30, 2023 by Sal333 Obinna, An Observer, Onelessstar and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaFan123 Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, Unnamed Trialist said: I know I am laying it on, just wondering if he's waiting for a US call still, or if he's fine with not having that "good problem" any more. Sort of bothers me that finding Cornelius is perfectly competent back there, and Kennedy too, gets overshadowed by this cliquey corn-fed idolatry that works to downplay those who have been coming out for years with hardly any minutes. What world are you living in? When Kennedy and Cornelius had their first calls they also had stories about them…. It’s normal. No one is calling for him to start even. So strange this is your take. Edited March 30, 2023 by CanadaFan123 PegCityCam and Obinna 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sal333 Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 2 minutes ago, CanadaFan123 said: What world are you living in? When Kennedy and Cornelius had their first calls they also had stories about them…. It’s normal. No one is calling for him to start even. So strange this is your take. Apparently, there were some posters who were predicting him to be the NT's next captain. Shway 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 22 minutes ago, Sal333 said: For fuck sakes, if Koleosho commits to the CMNT, are you going to keep reminding us that he played footies with the Spanish, American and Italian federations. Just because some overzealous posters got excited about this player, it doesn't justify your laying it on thick with this bullshit. Need I remind you, you got a problem with the overzealous fans not with this player? Unless your issue is with Midwest Americans or anyone that sounds or looks like them. Caring about how players feel about their Canadian identity on a Canadian soccer site "is a very good problem to have". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 3 hours ago, Unnamed Trialist said: I know I am laying it on, just wondering if he's waiting for a US call still, or if he's fine with not having that "good problem" any more. Sort of bothers me that finding Cornelius is perfectly competent back there, and Kennedy too, gets overshadowed by this cliquey corn-fed idolatry that works to downplay those who have been coming out for years with hardly any minutes. Is this supposed to be a derogatory dig of some sort? Very confused... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sal333 Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 22 minutes ago, Unnamed Trialist said: Caring about how players feel about their Canadian identity on a Canadian soccer site "is a very good problem to have". From his actions so far, Koleosho doesn't identify as all that Canadian. He'll gladly join the American, Italian or Spanish teams if they want him. I'll wait with abated breath for your post on that development. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe MacCarthy Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 4 hours ago, Unnamed Trialist said: Sort of bothers me that finding Cornelius is perfectly competent back there, and Kennedy too, gets overshadowed by this cliquey corn-fed idolatry that works to downplay those who have been coming out for years with hardly any minutes. Corn-fed? What next, stubble jumpers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 28 minutes ago, Sal333 said: From his actions so far, Koleosho doesn't identify as all that Canadian. He'll gladly join the American, Italian or Spanish teams if they want him. I'll wait with abated breath for your post on that development. Sorry to be affecting your respiration. I'd like Koleosho to join Canada too, but he's 18. He is clearly from a cultural mix in terms of parents' origins, and he's actually lived in different cultures and has pressure from multiple sides. So there's a huge difference between them. Hiebert never had options. He's a grown adult. He went to university. He's married. I expect more from these guys, not less, it is you guys who are arguing because he's from a small town in Manitoba he gets to be naive and immature. You are the ones that are basically arguing he gets a free pass. Which I guess is what you expect from yourselves, very little. If you are a man, not a kid. And you have two Canadian parents and grew up your entire life in Canada, why can't you bring yourself to give us a man's answer: "if I had a choice between the US and Canada I'd choose Canada." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floortom Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 Hirbert is about to be 26 and was in the USL last season. He has a career and livelihood to consider. He’s making what $80k this year? Are we really upset that if offered a huge opportunity to jumpstart his career and join the USMNT(which is really a nonsense hypothetical anyway since he wouldn’t be called into their z squad) he would consider that? Sal333 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeta Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 18 minutes ago, Joe MacCarthy said: Corn-fed? What next, stubble jumpers? Hmmmm. Corn.... You know who has a solid bison burger? State and Main. Yeah it's franchisee but still tasty. Sorry to interrupt. As you were. Obinna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 23 minutes ago, Joe MacCarthy said: Corn-fed? What next, stubble jumpers? Love Western Canada but actually had to look that up to know what it means. Clearly there is still plenty for me to learn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 21 minutes ago, Unnamed Trialist said: Sorry to be affecting your respiration. I'd like Koleosho to join Canada too, but he's 18. He is clearly from a cultural mix in terms of parents' origins, and he's actually lived in different cultures and has pressure from multiple sides. So there's a huge difference between them. Hiebert never had options. He's a grown adult. He went to university. He's married. I expect more from these guys, not less, it is you guys who are arguing because he's from a small town in Manitoba he gets to be naive and immature. You are the ones that are basically arguing he gets a free pass. Which I guess is what you expect from yourselves, very little. If you are a man, not a kid. And you have two Canadian parents and grew up your entire life in Canada, why can't you bring yourself to give us a man's answer: "if I had a choice between the US and Canada I'd choose Canada." Heibert strikes me as being very mature, actually. And what does being from a small town in Manitoba have to do with anything? I don't get why that's a factor here. Maybe I missed something up-thread... Sal333 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sal333 Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 (edited) 34 minutes ago, Unnamed Trialist said: Sorry to be affecting your respiration. I'd like Koleosho to join Canada too, but he's 18. He is clearly from a cultural mix in terms of parents' origins, and he's actually lived in different cultures and has pressure from multiple sides. So there's a huge difference between them. Hiebert never had options. He's a grown adult. He went to university. He's married. I expect more from these guys, not less, it is you guys who are arguing because he's from a small town in Manitoba he gets to be naive and immature. You are the ones that are basically arguing he gets a free pass. Which I guess is what you expect from yourselves, very little. If you are a man, not a kid. And you have two Canadian parents and grew up your entire life in Canada, why can't you bring yourself to give us a man's answer: "if I had a choice between the US and Canada I'd choose Canada." That's a crock of jingoistic bullshit. He has lived, studied, and worked in the states for the last 7 years. Also, married an American. I'll give him a pass if he feels some connection with a country that gave him a university education, a good paying job, a chance to play the game he loves and a wife. But regardless of all that, he did say it would be an honour to play for Canada and from the smiles on his face after that Honduras game it looked like he meant it. Should we question your patriotism because you have been living and working in Spain, married a Spaniard (Catalan?)? Do you not feel any sentiment for your resident country? Edited March 30, 2023 by Sal333 Onelessstar, Kent, An Observer and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 1 hour ago, CanadaFan123 said: What world are you living in? When Kennedy and Cornelius had their first calls they also had stories about them…. It’s normal. No one is calling for him to start even. So strange this is your take. The hills he chooses to die on sometimes are so, so strange. El Hombre, Kent, An Observer and 3 others 4 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 What kind of Canadians would get insulted because someone said they ate corn? That doesn't sound like something to be ashamed of. I expect a bit more patriotism all around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sal333 Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 16 minutes ago, Obinna said: Heibert strikes me as being very mature, actually. And what does being from a small town in Manitoba have to do with anything? I don't get why that's a factor here. Maybe I missed something up-thread... Ut is a Canadian academic and many of them have a.......how should I politely phrase it.....a strong dislike for Americans. I suspect UT falls into that group. He said as much a few posts back. He let the cat out of the bag when he expressed dislike for Hiebert sounding and acting like a Midwestern American. Obinna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InglewoodJack Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 14 minutes ago, Unnamed Trialist said: What kind of Canadians would get insulted because someone said they ate corn? That doesn't sound like something to be ashamed of. I expect a bit more patriotism all around. Manuel Veth is getting absolutely barbecued on twitter for calling El Salvador a team full of farmers, so it’s generally a sensitive time to name call national teams right now. Unnamed Trialist, Cheeta, johnyb and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinceA Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 2 minutes ago, InglewoodJack said: Manuel Veth is getting absolutely barbecued on twitter for calling El Salvador a team full of farmers, so it’s generally a sensitive time to name call national teams right now. Well Veth is a dumbass who deserves any heat he gets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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