CanadianSwede Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 Just saw on his wiki page that he is now with AEK Larnaca. Perhaps this has already been mentioned here or this is false. Anyways just thought I'd see what the other V's thoughts on him coming back into the lineup moving forward. As I recall he did offer a good degree of pace on the wings. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmonte Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 Just saw on his wiki page that he is now with AEK Larnaca. Perhaps this has already been mentioned here or this is false. Anyways just thought I'd see what the other V's thoughts on him coming back into the lineup moving forward. As I recall he did offer a good degree of pace on the wings. Cheers Yeah man it was a few pages back (if that) on the stickied Canadian players abroad thread I believe. Some V's were positive about him and even wanted him to start, some thought not so much. Me, personally, haven't seen him play alot. I did actually get a couple Brisbane roar games on TV this year believe it or not, and he didn't stand out, for better or worse in those couple of games. I like the player, like that he's a canuck, think he's probably talented, but trust to Hart that others like Ricketts and Hume stood out as better choices to use in actual gametime, from what he saw in training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegan Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Yeah man it was a few pages back (if that) on the stickied Canadian players abroad thread I believe. Some V's were positive about him and even wanted him to start, some thought not so much. Me, personally, haven't seen him play alot. I did actually get a couple Brisbane roar games on TV this year believe it or not, and he didn't stand out, for better or worse in those couple of games. I like the player, like that he's a canuck, think he's probably talented, but trust to Hart that others like Ricketts and Hume stood out as better choices to use in actual gametime, from what he saw in training. I guess the good thing about Issey, Ricketts and Hume is that they all offer something different. Issey is a technical/flair player, maybe the best Canuck technique wise and he loves to take on his man 1 v 1. With Hume you have a more direct, hard working, stuck in type of player who can take set pieces and score from range. Ricketts has limited technical ability but has speed to burn and is a pretty decent aerial threat in terms of winning balls but he's not really the type to score with his head consistently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmonte Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 I guess the good thing about Issey, Ricketts and Hume is that they all offer something different. Issey is a technical/flair player, maybe the best Canuck technique wise and he loves to take on his man 1 v 1. With Hume you have a more direct, hard working, stuck in type of player who can take set pieces and score from range. Ricketts has limited technical ability but has speed to burn and is a pretty decent aerial threat in terms of winning balls but he's not really the type to score with his head consistently. I agree with that. I think to that end, it would be interesting to stick Issey in with the forwards just to mix it up, because most of the other forwards that have been getting playing time are driving forward type of players as you say. It may be interesting to stick a more technical guy in there just so that the service is better to those midfielders that want to work and pound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegan Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 I agree with that. I think to that end, it would be interesting to stick Issey in with the forwards just to mix it up, because most of the other forwards that have been getting playing time are driving forward type of players as you say. It may be interesting to stick a more technical guy in there just so that the service is better to those midfielders that want to work and pound. Well we really only have one forward spot and it's locked down by Occean with Jackson as a super sub for the time being. I'm guessing you mean the two wingers, that's where he fits in for sure.. for now I'd like to see him start making an impact at his club because if he doesn't there's a chance he'll be passed by REB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmonte Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Well we really only have one forward spot and it's locked down by Occean with Jackson as a super sub for the time being. I'm guessing you mean the two wingers, that's where he fits in for sure.. for now I'd like to see him start making an impact at his club because if he doesn't there's a chance he'll be passed by REB. Yes I definitely mean winger. I was just assuming that if Issey played it would be 4-3-3 with the wingers considered as forwards. As for REB, I'm really looking forward to Bundesliga this season. Germany always has good Canadian content, especially if you consider Bundesliga 2. Besides De Jong (if healthy) and Occean (who I think may still get good playing time), you may see Samuel Piette a little there too! Maybe Junior Hoillett as well, but until/if he declares, I'm not a big fan of him. That aside, I look forward to following REB, McKenna, maybe Rob Friend in 2 Bundesliga where I expect them to have good seasons! (I'd mention canadians in German 3, but they are harder to follow on the mainstream and I tend to only get much news of them through flashscore.com or forum notes.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killgod Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Yes I definitely mean winger. I was just assuming that if Issey played it would be 4-3-3 with the wingers considered as forwards. As for REB, I'm really looking forward to Bundesliga this season. Germany always has good Canadian content, especially if you consider Bundesliga 2. Besides De Jong (if healthy) and Occean (who I think may still get good playing time), you may see Samuel Piette a little there too! Maybe Junior Hoillett as well, but until/if he declares, I'm not a big fan of him. That aside, I look forward to following REB, McKenna, maybe Rob Friend in 2 Bundesliga where I expect them to have good seasons! (I'd mention canadians in German 3, but they are harder to follow on the mainstream and I tend to only get much news of them through flashscore.com or forum notes.) When we're attacking we are in a 4-3-3, when we're defending we fall back into a 4-5-1. I can't see De Jong or Piette playing much time on the wings anytime soon, Jazic's age is bound to catch him this cycle and De Jong will be needed in his primary position. Piette is just here for the experience, he's nowhere near ready for this IMO as a 17 year old kid. If Hoilett is in this lineup, I think the tactics could change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmonte Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 When we're attacking we are in a 4-3-3, when we're defending we fall back into a 4-5-1. I can't see De Jong or Piette playing much time on the wings anytime soon, Jazic's age is bound to catch him this cycle and De Jong will be needed in his primary position. Piette is just here for the experience, he's nowhere near ready for this IMO as a 17 year old kid. If Hoilett is in this lineup, I think the tactics could change. All fair and agreed with, was more referring to excitement building for more European football (more specifically, watching Canadians participate in it), rather than roles they would fill with CMT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSamurai Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 When we're attacking we are in a 4-3-3, when we're defending we fall back into a 4-5-1. I can't see De Jong or Piette playing much time on the wings anytime soon, Jazic's age is bound to catch him this cycle and De Jong will be needed in his primary position. Piette is just here for the experience, he's nowhere near ready for this IMO as a 17 year old kid. If Hoilett is in this lineup, I think the tactics could change. Well hopefully with a home win vs. Panama and at least a tie in Panana and Honduras, we can let some of the younger guys like Piette (oh please cap him...) and Morgan get some WCQ experience for the final home game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beaver Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Ha! At first I thought this post was reporting that Issey had opted to play his international football for Cyprus. Silly, silly me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Tweeted yesterday Issey N-farran @isseynfarran Just touched down in Cyprus... Medical tomorrow morning. Love the warmth here... Definitely could get used to this!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StartingEleven Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 its official. http://www.aek.com.cy/home.php http://www.aek.com.cy/link.php?id=1711 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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