ECW Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 (edited) We might have got points out of the two we dropped with Arfield on the pitch. Doesn’t help us in the slightest to be gone. Has he ever played anything less than good and necessary for us? I don’t get the loyalty crap. When he’s on the field for us he’s better than good. And this had been true for some time. Edited April 2, 2022 by ECW Xavier., Addona, Obinna and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadenge Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 6 hours ago, ECW said: We might have got points out of the two we dropped with Arfield on the pitch. Doesn’t help us in the slightest to be gone. Has he ever played anything less than good and necessary for us? I don’t get the loyalty crap. When he’s on the field for us he’s better than good. And this had been true for some time. NOV 15, 2019....that's the last time he played for Canada. The team has moved on and we should as well Shway, The Real Marc, Northvansteve and 4 others 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 For me he is out, he and Herdman decided together and I am well past him. I backed his return, it was not to be, and I've turned the page. I think our coaching team has as well. Northvansteve, Ivan, The Real Marc and 3 others 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeta Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 Never say never I suppose but hard to imagine. November is a lifetime away and I think we'll need to receive a lot of bad news by then before there's a real chance at having him back into the squad. johnyb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecialK Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 (edited) There should be some meetings between him and Herdman. They can get on the same page and leave the past/bad blood/issues behind and start fresh. This team needs depth at Midfield, he’s one of most experienced player we had and one of most skilled midfielders we had. Kaye has shown in many games he can’t handle big games and makes stupid decisions, Kone is not ready the Panama game showed that, Hutch is 39 years old but solid, Osorio is a very good player but question marks because he’s never played against The calibre of players they’re going to be up against. Fraser is young you never know what you get. Eustaquio is the real deal. Piette is great defensively but he’s gonna kill us offensively plus he’s a MLS player that’s never been tested. With Arfield he’s played against the best, you know what you get with him. We have SO much fire power up top, we need play markers to get them the ball or threats up the middle to take pressure off of them so they can be even more dynamic. We have an amazing group of players and I have been a Hater of Herdman for a while but I will say this ! I was wrong and he’s done an amazing job. We can shock the world here, let’s not let pride hold us back. We need the best players available period. Arfield is one of the best we have still playing. Why can’t we be BOLD! GO CANADA GO Edited April 2, 2022 by SpecialK tg02, costarg, Corazon and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECW Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 (edited) 4 hours ago, Kadenge said: NOV 15, 2019....that's the last time he played for Canada. The team has moved on and we should as well I’m not saying he’s going to return just that he would have made a difference, and it’s a shame (for whatever reason) that he’s not there. I was at the match a few weeks before that, at BMO, the 2-0 win against the US and he was excellent. A pleasure to watch. And our captain. With the midfields we are going to see at the World Cup most likely he’d be an asset there. Edited April 2, 2022 by ECW costarg and Corazon 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 Just to be clear, the thing that prompted all of this was an April Fool’s joke - correct? RS, Approve My Account Pls, trc2014 and 6 others 7 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecialK Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 14 minutes ago, dyslexic nam said: Just to be clear, the thing that prompted all of this was an April Fool’s joke - correct? He’s name was brought up on the OneSoccer coverage too. A meeting or two at least should take place. He’s playing well. Players can come back. Addona and dyslexic nam 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECW Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 22 minutes ago, dyslexic nam said: Just to be clear, the thing that prompted all of this was an April Fool’s joke - correct? No idea. But our play in midfield suggests it wasn’t a good joke. Or a rather, it was a good one (not sure what makes a good April Fool’s joke)… He fits the profile of our current few veteran players perfectly, Hoilett, Hutch, Vitoria. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison44 Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 40 minutes ago, SpecialK said: He’s name was brought up on the OneSoccer coverage too. A meeting or two at least should take place. He’s playing well. Players can come back. Mr K, you are back!!! How have you been?? SpecialK, ECW and Cheeta 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecialK Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 21 minutes ago, Bison44 said: Mr K, you are back!!! How have you been?? I’m good thanks ! How are you ? What a beautiful time to be a Canadian fan !!! Omg it’s been electric!!! Addona, MM3/MM2/MM, johnyb and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECW Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 A trip down memory lane: prairiecanuck, gator, SpecialK and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
costarg Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 2 hours ago, ECW said: A trip down memory lane: Thanks for sharing that again. Needed to see it. This was the moment when I started to believe we could actually pull it off. We had the pieces, but there was such a culture and acceptance of failure until that point that you just expected it. It all changed that day. ECW, SpecialK and Kent 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeta Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 Just so you all know. No repeat for Scotty and Rangers this campaign. Arfield came on at the hour. Looked OK against an on the day hungrier Celtic in what was a must-win for Rangers, OK doesn't earn silverware 😏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gator Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 On 4/2/2022 at 8:45 PM, costarg said: Thanks for sharing that again. Needed to see it. This was the moment when I started to believe we could actually pull it off. We had the pieces, but there was such a culture and acceptance of failure until that point that you just expected it. It all changed that day. Just look at all the empty seats at $20 a ticket, how things have changed in just a few years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECW Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 Cool highlights. Thanks for posting. Hopefully I’ll have a chance to watch the Europa League match on Thursday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king1010 Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 (edited) Scores in the 79th minute of the scottish cup semi final to level 1-1 with celtic. Was subbed on shortly before. Edited April 17, 2022 by king1010 costarg, apbsmith and gwsmith63 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 Put in a very good shift! gwsmith63 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gator Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 He completely changed the game around and lead Rangers to a come from behind extra time win, scored a goal and won several key tackles as well as some great passing, no one can tell me he wouldn't be a huge asset to our national team, I am trying to move on!😀 Corazon, Ruffian, grigorio and 6 others 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
costarg Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 7 minutes ago, gator said: He completely changed the game around and lead Rangers to a come from behind extra time win, scored a goal and won several key tackles as well as some great passing, no one can tell me he wouldn't be a huge asset to our national team, I am trying to move on!😀 Regardless of the situation with CANMNT, he's still one of our best and would still contribute a great deal to the WC. gwsmith63, Xavier., narduch and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apbsmith Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 I am trying to move on as well.... Belgium - Europe Croatia - Europe Morocco - Europe of Africa. As someone posted in another thread, Netherlands actually made 2018 WC because Morocco did (sarcasm). The reality is, aside from Hutch noone brings that European experience like Arfield in the midfield. Hoilett also can't play full 90mins in the middle. All the boys are grown men and everyone can move on together for the betterment of the flag, if he makes us better. Have a few phone calls, invite him to Nations League. See if he comes, see how he plays. I personally am not officially closing the door until after Nations League. gator, Xavier., narduch and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Califax Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 He missed two sitters in two minutes in the Europa league quarters. As one of his biggest fans, I was looking for a rock to crawl under. haha Glad to see he rebounded with a good outing today. gwsmith63 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 It's a bit arrogant on our part to think we don't need him or that he wouldn't contribute. I would call him back Corazon, gator, gwsmith63 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 22 minutes ago, costarg said: Regardless of the situation with CANMNT, he's still one of our best and would still contribute a great deal to the WC. He's put himself before the team, so, that doesn't really contribute at all. Get over it! HochelagaFC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboAl Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 I really like Arfield and he did well today; he could still do a great job for us if he were available. Oh well, onto the Scottish Cup final against my Jambos. Hope he has a stinker. Califax, gwsmith63, Corazon and 1 other 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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