MM3/MM2/MM Posted November 29, 2022 Author Share Posted November 29, 2022 51 minutes ago, K Edgar said: Novak (Cav)? Gagnon-Laparé (HFX)? Also possibly available... Di Chara, Adekugbe, Norman Noble Okello, released by TFC. Bison44 and K Edgar 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnigMattic1 Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 Ok, I have literally just noticed this, it doesn't say new signing. It says "additions" meaning more than one. Things have just got more interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K Edgar Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 5 hours ago, EnigMattic1 said: Ok, I have literally just noticed this, it doesn't say new signing. It says "additions" meaning more than one. Things have just got more interesting. Don't get too excited, it says attendees will "also meet one of this year's newest additions to the squad". To me that reads there are going to be multiple new additions and on Dec 6 they will introduce exactly one of them. On the other hand a large number of old contracts may be expiring at the end of Nov, so there may be a number of player announcements across the CanPL in the next few days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnigMattic1 Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 18 minutes ago, K Edgar said: Don't get too excited, it says attendees will "also meet one of this year's newest additions to the squad". To me that reads there are going to be multiple new additions and on Dec 6 they will introduce exactly one of them. On the other hand a large number of old contracts may be expiring at the end of Nov, so there may be a number of player announcements across the CanPL in the next few days? Yeah, I get what you are saying, but they couldn't put "one of" if the club had only signed one person, could they? However, by "squad", are we just assuming they are referring to playing staff? We already know of 9 returnees, Levis and the loan players have gone. That means that 10 contracts are up today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K Edgar Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 8 minutes ago, EnigMattic1 said: That means that 10 contracts are up today. ...and the Esparza bidding war will commence!!😉 charlesmazz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnigMattic1 Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 5 hours ago, K Edgar said: ...and the Esparza bidding war will commence!!😉 Starting bid will be Valour paying to get rid of him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonovision Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 Ohin re-signs: https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/this-just-in/valour-fc-re-sign-ohin I haven't seen any details with the length of contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnigMattic1 Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 1 hour ago, jonovision said: Ohin re-signs: https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/this-just-in/valour-fc-re-sign-ohin I haven't seen any details with the length of contract. Probably be a 1yr deal. The CPL website only says he "returns for his 5th season" and has PDS saying "We’re looking forward to seeing what he can bring in 2023" jonovision 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K Edgar Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 Dyer heading to US Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soccerpro2 Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 I called this many months ago. It seemed like common sense he would move on after this season. He's played well, and given everything to the team but they haven't surrounded him with any attacking talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonovision Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 5 minutes ago, Soccerpro2 said: I called this many months ago. It seemed like common sense he would move on after this season. He's played well, and given everything to the team but they haven't surrounded him with any attacking talent. I still don't know what his position is. Bison44, Pottsy3 and toontownman 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 15 minutes ago, jonovision said: I still don't know what his position is. Generally it was the keep Fordyce off the pitch position wasn't it? Big potential loss if so. Pottsy3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soccerpro2 Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 18 minutes ago, jonovision said: I still don't know what his position is. The position that scored. That's all that mattered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_M Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 dyer played everything from dm to cf..very useful player when you have a 23 player roster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K Edgar Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 With Levis and Dyer gone the players of interest on still on the "still assessing"/"still in discussion" list are: Romeo, Mekideche and Cebara. CPL forwards who may be available to help fill the void up front could include Camara, Bitar and Welshman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison44 Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 Anyone follow FC manitoba closely? Any chance of Valour picking up some local talent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soccerpro2 Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 Valour have to hit their attacking signings out of the park this year. With Akio and Dyer gone, they have nothing to really build with. That's really hard to do in this league. K Edgar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison44 Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 Well AJB, Yesli, Ohin, De Brienne, Baquero, Gutierez, Ponce, Rendon, there a little to build on. I am assuming we'll get a loanee or two from Montreal, they have to be happy with how their guys develop in WPG. But yeah, just about making the playoffs isnt getting it done, lets get a couple of good ones in and get everyone excited and out to the games. K Edgar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnigMattic1 Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 8 hours ago, Bison44 said: Anyone follow FC manitoba closely? Any chance of Valour picking up some local talent? I wouldn't say "closely", but Evan Barker made team of the year for their particular division, Hidalgo-Mazzei was fairly consistent for both FC Manitoba and the University of Saskatchewan. Other options who played for both FC Manitoba and UofS that Put in good performances could be Kevin Garic (defence) and Diego Reveco (midfield). K Edgar and Bison44 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnigMattic1 Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 Going by the interview posted on the CPL website with Ohin, I get the impression that he could be co-captain with AJB next season if Fordy doesn't return. https://valourfc.canpl.ca/article/this-is-going-to-be-a-new-chapter-in-my-story-player-profile-raphael-ohin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wippersuna Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 (edited) Losing Akio, Rea and Dyer within a year is a huge blow to our offence but I’m not entirely sure it’s a bad one. Our offence has been stagnant far too much and I’m excited to see them rebuild it into something fresh. I like Dyer and you cannot deny he was a solid player for us but I see him far more as a supportive piece than a key cog in our offence. Just please don’t just feed his minutes to Ponce. Edited December 3, 2022 by Wippersuna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonovision Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 1 minute ago, Wippersuna said: Losing Akio, Rea and Dyer within a year is a huge blow to our offence but I’m not entirely sure it’s a bad one. Our offence has been stagnant far too much and I’m excited to see them rebuild it into something fresh. I like Dyer and you cannot deny he was a solid player for us but I see him far more as a supportive piece than a key cog in our offence. Just please don’t just feed his minutes to Ponce. I still would like to see what the club looks like with a good (by CPL standards) central striker. We haven't had one yet in 4 years. Wippersuna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wippersuna Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 Just now, jonovision said: I still would like to see what the club looks like with a good (by CPL standards) central striker. We haven't had one yet in 4 years. Basically this. Dyer scored a lot because he was able to competently fill in at striker on a team with no striker. Good on him but not really a recipe for sustained offensive success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yothat2 Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 isn5 fordyce retiring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnigMattic1 Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 1 hour ago, yothat2 said: isn5 fordyce retiring Theoretically, yes. He didn't originally intend on playing last season but I believe it was his Mrs who convinced him to have another crack at getting in the playoffs. He said then that the '22 season would probably be his last. But, who knows? toontownman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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