K Edgar Posted July 15, 2023 Share Posted July 15, 2023 https://valourfc.canpl.ca/article/24154 "Valour has fullback Jordan Haynes and centre back Abdou Samake back to full health, forward Walter Poncé is getting closer to a return, while Jaime Siaj, another forward, is still out of action." -- not mentioned Sanchez, hopefully returning, and Ohin, likely not returning -- this game will make it 14 games, half a season missed. https://canpl.ca/article/preview-forge-fc-vs-valour-fc-2023-match-60 "Valour are mostly healthy, Abdou Samaké back in training after missing last week. The only likely absences are Jordan Haynes, who is close to returning, and Walter Ponce... a couple of games away from full fitness." Contradicts the above on Haynes. "mostly healthy" -- only because they fail to mention Siaj and Ohin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K Edgar Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 Injury situation... Currently out: Ohin, Sanchez, Ponce, Siaj On the bench vs Forge but likely not match ready: Samake, Haynes Dropping during the game: de Brienne, Gutierrez Yikes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonovision Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 Best wingback, most consistent CB, best two mids, only talented striker, all out injured. johnyb and K Edgar 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soccerpro2 Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 2 hours ago, jonovision said: Best wingback, most consistent CB, best two mids, only talented striker, all out injured. Calling Ponce a talented striker is….generous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonovision Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 He's not an effective striker (though he's the best of the bunch in that regard as well). But he clearly has some talent. His deficiences, especially last year, have to do with effort, staying healthy, and attitude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K Edgar Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 11 hours ago, jonovision said: Best wingback, most consistent CB, best two mids, only talented striker, all out injured. 8 of 20 outfield players Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K Edgar Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 On 7/15/2023 at 9:14 PM, jonovision said: Best wingback, most consistent CB, best two mids, only talented striker, all out injured. On 7/16/2023 at 9:10 AM, K Edgar said: 8 of 20 outfield players Critical game vs York - will Valour even have the bodies field a competitive squad? With only 12 healthy outfield players (and that includes AJB who is returning from injury has not played a full game and Rendon who is permenently attached to the bench) plus whomever returns from injury in 7 days it would appear it is time to fill the 23 roster spot! (unlikely, but hoping) Plus call in emergency short-term player(s) as the rules permit. (very unlikely) Other teams would terminate a player like Rendon and refill his spot (not going to happen) with a player that the coaching staff would consider playing, but Valour's budget will prevent that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonovision Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 This article from last week is full of PDS quotes pouring cold water on the idea of bringing in mid-season reinforcements. https://valourfc.canpl.ca/article/24154 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 Cheeta 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soccerpro2 Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 17 hours ago, jonovision said: This article from last week is full of PDS quotes pouring cold water on the idea of bringing in mid-season reinforcements. https://valourfc.canpl.ca/article/24154 “We’re only looking at possibilities if they add to the team,” - PDS So.......Any striker in the world at this point? K Edgar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K Edgar Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 Siaj, Ponce and Sanchez (if you look at pics in the coresponding facebook post) are practicing and without crutches. Possibly the most interesting pic is the final one in facebook -- foreground is Ponce, background includes Williams and a player that looks suspiciously like Attardo? Could be just padding the numbers at practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K Edgar Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 https://canpl.ca/article/2023-midseason-report-card-valour-fc Article states the blindingly obvious: 1. Valour isn't scoring enough goals 2. to succeed Valour needs to score more goals Bison44 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K Edgar Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 https://valourfc.canpl.ca/article/we-do-seem-to-be-lacking-that-finish-at-times-but-im-confident-it-will-come A teaser... "Phillip Dos Santos said Thursday the club is still examining opportunities to add more talent before the CPL’s summer transfer window closes in early August, including possibly some help up front." And a vey incomplete injury report... "Matteo de Brienne, Juan Pablo Sanchez, and Gutiérrez all questionable for Sunday"... what about Ponce, Samake, Siaj, Haynes, Ohin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 johnyb and K Edgar 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_M Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 2022-23 season and 2023 season in malta and usl1 was a sub and got a total of 1 goal 1 assist in 702 minutes...its basically sign and pray that he will do better than what he did in the last year Cheeta 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soccerpro2 Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 Real goal scorers cost money. No surprise Valour are bargain basement shopping again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K Edgar Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 (edited) 6 hours ago, narduch said: Years Team Apps (Gls) 2015 AFC Ann Arbor 2016 Ventura County Fusion 1 (0) 2017 Panetolikos 0 (0) 2018–2019 Vlašim 15 (2) 2019–2020 Hawke's Bay United 16 (10) 2020 Lincoln Red Imps 0 (0) 2021 Cavalry FC 17 (3) 2022 Gudja United 20 (4) 2023– One Knoxville SC 0 (0) Better goal track record than Siaj. Left footed. Hoping he plays tomorrow. Eikon highlight tapes: Edited July 22, 2023 by K Edgar narduch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeta Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 Roll the dice. Do it. johnyb and K Edgar 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonovision Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 He might suck, but a lack of left-footed attackers has been a major problem for Valour this year. Maybe he works out. Stranger things have happened. K Edgar and johnyb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnigMattic1 Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 3 hours ago, jonovision said: He might suck, but a lack of left-footed attackers has been a major problem for Valour this year. Maybe he works out. Stranger things have happened. Could have brought Attardo back. He's a leftie isn't he? Or is he a right footed left winger? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K Edgar Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 injured: de Brienne, Guti, Sanchez, Ohin, Ponce. Pianelli was on the bench yesterday but did not warmup with the others, he too must be injured. AJB appeared to pull a hamstring. Will the injuries ever end? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonovision Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 1 hour ago, K Edgar said: injured: de Brienne, Guti, Sanchez, Ohin, Ponce. Pianelli was on the bench yesterday but did not warmup with the others, he too must be injured. AJB appeared to pull a hamstring. Will the injuries ever end? So, if you're scoring at home, and including AJB and Pianelli among the injured, they are now without: their best attacking wingback and only left-sided threat (de Brienne) 3 or their 4 best central midfielders 2 of their 3 best central defenders their best forward (not saying much there, of course) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillOnFire Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 Kian Williams looked good against York at the weekend, gets into good positions, great movement off the ball, Not seen much else of Valour this season. What do Valour fans think of him? Looked handy based on the one Valour game i've watched. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonovision Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 (edited) 6 minutes ago, StillOnFire said: Kian Williams looked good against York at the weekend, gets into good positions, great movement off the ball, Not seen much else of Valour this season. What do Valour fans think of him? Looked handy based on the one Valour game i've watched. He is the team's most consistent attacking threat and top goal scorer. He has missed some time due to injury but has otherwise been good. Very good with the dead ball delivery. One of the few good foreign signings in club history. I'd award him full marks but he wears long sleeves no matter how hot it is, so a bit of a point deduction there. Edited July 24, 2023 by jonovision PegCityCam and StillOnFire 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeta Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 Quite impressed. Plays the game between his ears if you follow, and no shortage of skill and athleticism. Not a complaint that leaps from my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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