narduch Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 nolando 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted April 15, 2023 Share Posted April 15, 2023 Sneaky last minute signing before the season starts.. https://canpl.ca/article/vancouver-fc-add-striker-emmanuel-robe Probably puts to bed the Camilo rumours.. at least until he is out of contract in a few months! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie_the_parrot Posted April 15, 2023 Share Posted April 15, 2023 (edited) An important piece of info is buried at the end: ...Vancouver and Cristian Mares, who previously signed with VFC on loan from Puebla FC in Liga MX, have mutually terminated the midfielder’s contract. He is no longer included on Vancouver’s roster. as for this bit: ...He played his youth soccer with several well-known English clubs in and around London, including Crystal Palace F.C., Hayes and Yeading United F.C., Aveley F.C. and Romford F.C... One out of four fits the description well-known. If that's the order he played for them in, I wouldn't get too excited. The Mexican player was having visa issues and they had to find a last minute replacement maybe? Edited April 15, 2023 by Ozzie_the_parrot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted April 15, 2023 Share Posted April 15, 2023 Getting some press in the Vancouver papers masster 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted April 15, 2023 Share Posted April 15, 2023 masster 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted April 15, 2023 Share Posted April 15, 2023 13 hours ago, toontownman said: Sneaky last minute signing before the season starts.. https://canpl.ca/article/vancouver-fc-add-striker-emmanuel-robe Probably puts to bed the Camilo rumours.. at least until he is out of contract in a few months! Last played for Romford, in the ninth tier. toontownman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie_the_parrot Posted April 15, 2023 Share Posted April 15, 2023 (edited) Romford are in the Essex Senior League apparently: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romford_F.C. Was googling earlier and the French club he was with according to transfermarkt, Sèvres FC, are difficult to find via google so I assume are at an amateur sort of level. https://www.transfermarkt.com/emmanuel-robe/profil/spieler/938518 Is there really nobody they can sign locally from the VMSL and FVSL that would be better than this guy? Some of the imports that are brought in by CanPL clubs just seem to be for the optics of having a few on each roster. Looks like the agent involved is the reason judging by the other CanPL players that are on their books: https://www.transfermarkt.com/onside-sports-amp-entertainment-group-ltd/beraterfirma/berater/11107 Edited April 15, 2023 by Ozzie_the_parrot NVsoccer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aird25 Posted April 15, 2023 Share Posted April 15, 2023 1 hour ago, Ozzie_the_parrot said: Romford are in the Essex Senior League apparently: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romford_F.C. Was googling earlier and the French club he was with according to transfermarkt, Sèvres FC, are difficult to find via google so I assume are at an amateur sort of level. https://www.transfermarkt.com/emmanuel-robe/profil/spieler/938518 Is there really nobody they can sign locally from the VMSL and FVSL that would be better than this guy? Some of the imports that are brought in by CanPL clubs just seem to be for the optics of having a few on each roster. Looks like the agent involved is the reason judging by the other CanPL players that are on their books: https://www.transfermarkt.com/onside-sports-amp-entertainment-group-ltd/beraterfirma/berater/11107 How can anyone answer this without seeing him play first? Bbeto 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted April 15, 2023 Share Posted April 15, 2023 15 hours ago, toontownman said: Sneaky last minute signing before the season starts.. https://canpl.ca/article/vancouver-fc-add-striker-emmanuel-robe Probably puts to bed the Camilo rumours.. at least until he is out of contract in a few months! Totally useless bit of trivia. Robe played against Simeon Jackson in the FA back in October toontownman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K Edgar Posted April 15, 2023 Share Posted April 15, 2023 9 minutes ago, narduch said: Totally useless bit of trivia. Robe played against Simeon Jackson in the FA back in October Serious speed!! "A former track athlete, Robe previously competed in the 100-metre dash, including at the national level in the United Kingdom." narduch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 Robe was ineffective in the first half before being replaced fwiw. Strange that he got the start after only arriving recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 Unnamed Trialist, longlugan, nolando and 3 others 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 (edited) 52 minutes ago, narduch said: Little details: the West stand extends slightly past the end line. This helps close the stadium more on a few corners. There's a large end zone that I think is mostly to accommodate rugby, the posts are still up in fact. So the supporter section is set back from the goal line, which I don't like much. The way the concrete is poured I think the East stand will be like the West on one end at least. These stands are lacking some signature detail to label the stadium, a sign it architectural feature, like you'd get above or off the top of a main stand. Edited April 18, 2023 by Unnamed Trialist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youllneverwalkalone Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 Has a very Texas junior high feel so far. Not at all what I was expecting given what was done at Westhills, but I guess they had more to work with there... Shway 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmen Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 31 minutes ago, youllneverwalkalone said: Has a very Texas junior high feel so far. Not at all what I was expecting given what was done at Westhills, but I guess they had more to work with there... Well, you get what you pay for... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PegCityCam Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 Nice fucking tifo y'all! Away no less👍🔥 nolando 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoppage Time Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 7 hours ago, Unnamed Trialist said: There's a large end zone that I think is mostly to accommodate rugby, the posts are still up in fact. So the supporter section is set back from the goal line, which I don't like much. You will recall Swangard Stadium with the supporters section right behind the goal and set back about two metres. What was the name of that Seattle Sounders keeper we always called "Chicken Legs"? Great battle of wills between that guy and the fans. You could practically touch the net. Unnamed Trialist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmen Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 8 hours ago, Unnamed Trialist said: There's a large end zone that I think is mostly to accommodate rugby, the posts are still up in fact. So the supporter section is set back from the goal line, which I don't like much. Thinking about it a bit, it makes more sense now that they'd have "tickets for $100" as an early offer, before supporters could see how far away from the pitch that section would be. Unnamed Trialist and Shway 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 6 hours ago, Watchmen said: Thinking about it a bit, it makes more sense now that they'd have "tickets for $100" as an early offer, before supporters could see how far away from the pitch that section would be. I mean, it is not terrible, it is not like behind a track or something. But it is a bit far. Then, I don't see they've installed seats yet, I hope that is not a standing only area as that is not practical. A supporter section will stand if it wants to stand no problem. Then, a virtue: they've at least put the first row a metre or so up above the pitch. At Starlight they first row of the main stand is very low, almost pitch level, you can't really see properly down that low. We've seen how good the supporter section looks at Spruce Meadows, and in Halifax I think, where it is upraised, an end section that is up a bit gains a lot. Watchmen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rydermike Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 On 4/15/2023 at 12:17 PM, Ozzie_the_parrot said: Was googling earlier and the French club he was with according to transfermarkt, Sèvres FC, are difficult to find via google so I assume are at an amateur sort of level. https://www.transfermarkt.com/emmanuel-robe/profil/spieler/938518 He probably wasn't at that French club. He was born in that city (Sevres) but moved when he was 3 to England. Transfermarkt probably took where he was from as his club by mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youllneverwalkalone Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 18 hours ago, Stoppage Time said: You will recall Swangard Stadium with the supporters section right behind the goal and set back about two metres. What was the name of that Seattle Sounders keeper we always called "Chicken Legs"? Great battle of wills between that guy and the fans. You could practically touch the net. If he had a pocket of sweets and cheeky smile, it must have been... Preston Burpo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmen Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 On 4/19/2023 at 4:40 AM, Unnamed Trialist said: Then, I don't see they've installed seats yet, I hope that is not a standing only area as that is not practical. A supporter section will stand if it wants to stand no problem. Was talking to someone in the know at the TSS game last night. Standing only in supporters section in Langley. No seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 3 minutes ago, Watchmen said: Was talking to someone in the know at the TSS game last night. Standing only in supporters section in Langley. No seats. I don't agree with it frankly. It's unfair to kids, to many like me who are older. I have an Achilles tear from a futsal injury and the other heel with bursitis. I'll bounce a while, then sit. Stands without seats are now illegal in many countries and leagues. I saw the entire Sánchez Pijuan bouncing in unison last night, Sevilla, including the boxes and main stand, and everyone there had seats. RJB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aird25 Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 On 4/19/2023 at 12:32 PM, rydermike said: He probably wasn't at that French club. He was born in that city (Sevres) but moved when he was 3 to England. Transfermarkt probably took where he was from as his club by mistake. Anyone can edit transfermark info. It was probably just a fan. His Wiki page says Vancouver is his 6th club and 3rd country in a year?! He sounds like a young kid just trying to break into the game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket Robin Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 All the audio from the post game press conferences of the Apr 22nd/2023 CPL game between York United FC and Vancouver FC. Over 57 minutes! Martin Nash and Max Ferrari and Van's Afshin Ghotbi, Shaan Hundal, and Gael Sandoval. http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports23/23york045.htm Just for history as the game threads disappear. How about singing for Hundal during the 6th minute of that first home game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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