Canada Soccer Part VII: Copa America Semifinal Edition

[JunglePete]

Pete - i think you are right .. sort of.. Davies on the left but i think we are going full attack.

After today's game, do you see why it may be best to play Davies at LWB or would you prefer in a full offensive role?

Quite honestly, I got fed up of his style well over a year ago of always taking extra touches, over dribbling, play hero, I always knew at LWB he would be somewhat limited to always wanna oversell. Today, I think he was the worst player for Canada because of those reasons - Not because of his penalty miss alone

 

[ItsFineImFine]

I'm really proud of how we outplayed one of the world's 10 best nations. I realize our style went up well against their lethargic style and might be tougher against an energized Morocco but still, we've come a long way.

In terms of Davies, I don't think he was bad but I do think he should be restricted to the left wing, let him cut inside if he wants though.

I know the focus is not being able to convert chances but we'll probably get done in by our defence not being up to the same level as the attack in this tourney tbh.

 

[al secord]

That was tough to take. Dominate Belgium. Eustaquio bullies a world class midfield. And we get beat on a direct ball down the middle again.

Apologies to Richie. At the pub, that looked like a dive. But it was a clear cut penalty.

I don't know what to say about Davies. That ball should have been ripped out of his hands by David. Hutchinson, Vitoria...they can't allow that to happen on the big stage.

 

[Tuggy]

This rumor is going around...

Celtic in Advanced Talks with Alistair Johnston - Report

 

[Pink Mist]

Off topicish considering the ongoing WC, but has anyone noticed that John Herdman's 18 year old son, Jay Herdman, plays for the New Zealand u-20 team? You'd think he'd be in the Canadian program lol

no idea about the quality of Jay Herdman, just found it curious

 

[wingman75]

That was tough to take. Dominate Belgium. Eustaquio bullies a world class midfield. And we get beat on a direct ball down the middle again.

Apologies to Richie. At the pub, that looked like a dive. But it was a clear cut penalty.

I don't know what to say about Davies. That ball should have been ripped out of his hands by David. Hutchinson, Vitoria...they can't allow that to happen on the big stage.

I am just watching the international broadcast (BBC). So far my need for external validation has been met (12 minutes in). Also, they are ripping the PK pretty well; totally justified. Just nice to listen to a non-Canadian perspective since so much of our coverage is internal.

 

[robertmac43]

 

[NyQuil]

I'm not a big fan of our circle-jerking media/pundits/blogosphere building the team up before they've actually done anything.

The loss to Belgium and subsequent crowing about articles in the media has a "handshake line" type feel to it.

I get that it's nice to be back but serious soccer nations care about results.

While I'm glad Herdman is bringing the swagger back but maybe some humility for the recent World Cup finalists is also in order.



I don't think we're going to surprise either Croatia or Morocco the way we did Belgium, particularly as each match becomes that much more important.

 

[Pink Mist]

This rumor is going around...

Celtic in Advanced Talks with Alistair Johnston - Report

Has made a verbal agreement with them now. Looks like its all but official

I'm not a big fan of our circle-jerking media/pundits/blogosphere building the team up before they've actually done anything.

The loss to Belgium and subsequent crowing about articles in the media has a "handshake line" type feel to it.

I get that it's nice to be back but serious soccer nations care about results.

While I'm glad Herdman is bringing the swagger back but maybe some humility for the recent World Cup finalists is also in order.



I don't think we're going to surprise either Croatia or Morocco the way we did Belgium, particularly as each match becomes that much more important.

lol Croatia is soft

 

[robertmac43]

The first of many on their way to bigger clubs! Finally getting the looks we deserve when it comes to our players.

 

[al secord]

Has made a verbal agreement with them now. Looks like its all but official




lol Croatia is soft

Ya. I kinda hope that's what Croatia are worried about. But somehow i doubt it.

 

[Pink Mist]

The first of many on their way to bigger clubs! Finally getting the looks we deserve when it comes to our players.

Laryea is also getting a ton of praise after the game. Hopefully Nottingham gives him a second look or some other team takes him off their hands

 

[jj cale]

I'm not a big fan of our circle-jerking media/pundits/blogosphere building the team up before they've actually done anything.

The loss to Belgium and subsequent crowing about articles in the media has a "handshake line" type feel to it.

I get that it's nice to be back but serious soccer nations care about results.

While I'm glad Herdman is bringing the swagger back but maybe some humility for the recent World Cup finalists is also in order.



I don't think we're going to surprise either Croatia or Morocco the way we did Belgium, particularly as each match becomes that much more important.

I agree, the media back slapping and smart ass jive talk is rapidly becoming unbearable and as you said, it isn't backed up by an actual point yielding result.

an awful lot of hot air for a nation that has yet to register as much as a goal in World cup don't you think?

 

[robertmac43]

Laryea is also getting a ton of praise after the game. Hopefully Nottingham gives him a second look or some other team takes him off their hands

He deserves all the praise and another look for Forest. If not with Forest he should definitely be playing somewhere else Europe.

 

[al secord]

He deserves all the praise and another look for Forest. If not with Forest he should definitely be playing somewhere else Europe.

If Forest can't see his value, i hope they let him go to a team who does.

 

[Pink Mist]

I've heard rumours Watford has been interested in Koné too. He's another player who will probably land a european contract after the world cup

 

[Scandale du Jour]

I'm not a big fan of our circle-jerking media/pundits/blogosphere building the team up before they've actually done anything.

The loss to Belgium and subsequent crowing about articles in the media has a "handshake line" type feel to it.

I get that it's nice to be back but serious soccer nations care about results.

While I'm glad Herdman is bringing the swagger back but maybe some humility for the recent World Cup finalists is also in order.



I don't think we're going to surprise either Croatia or Morocco the way we did Belgium, particularly as each match becomes that much more important.

I'll give them a pass for this cycle.

It is the first time in 36 years and, so far, we looked good. We also looked great in qualifying.

That being said, we cannot become as arrogant about soccer as we are about hockey, not without results. Heck, even with results. We are sooooooooooooooo smug when it comes to hockey. Watching the WJC is two weeks of propaganda for our idea of "Canadiana".

 

[robertmac43]

All of Montreals players getting picked up by European teams. They likely don't make the playoffs again next year.

 

[red devil]

All proceeds from the $5 tickets will be donated to Food Banks Canada to help support holiday food drives.

Tickets go on sale online at Cineplex.com and in-person on Nov. 26 at noon local time.

 

[Scandale du Jour]

All of Montreals players getting picked up by European teams. They likely don't make the playoffs again next year.

Joey will not be able to complain about losing money though

 

[Tuggy]

What a beauty.

 

[luiginb]

What a beauty.

How about you know apologising to Croatia, pretty boy?

 

[al secord]

How about you know apologising to Croatia, pretty boy?

For what?

 

[jj cale]

I am actually glad Herdman said it now.

 

[luiginb]

For what?

For his F Croatia moment? You need to understand something about Balkan mentality, Herdman's interview was a faux pas from more points than one. Croatia might have come against you lot as deflated and arrogant as Belgium did, but now after the coach's words they're gonna come out to eat you alive, if they had better strikers I'd expect a blowout.