costarg Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 49 minutes ago, ahmedou said: Rich Problems: Jonathan David Cyle Larin Tani Oluwaseyi Theo Bair Daniel Jebbison Jacen Russell-Rowe Ike Ugbo Promise David Stephen Afrifa Lucas Cavallini Etc Might be a wild take, but Larin has to start finding the net regularly to convince me he's still number 2 on this list. I know he works hard, is our top all-time scorer and * plays * in La Liga. Yet, the guys behind him have all been scoring while he's been cold. On top of all that that he doesn't compliment David and doesn't fit into the formations and style Marsch usually likes to play. We're just too deep at striker to ignore all this. toontownman, Ottawafan, MtlMario and 3 others 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinceA Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 7 minutes ago, costarg said: Might be a wild take, but Larin has to start finding the net regularly to convince me he's still number 2 on this list. I know he works hard, is our top all-time scorer and * plays * in La Liga. Yet, the guys behind him have all been scoring while he's been cold. On top of all that that he doesn't compliment David and doesn't fit into the formations and style Marsch usually likes to play. We're just too deep at striker to ignore all this. I agree but both Marsch (and Herdman) seem to be insistent on making fetch happen. I would love to see someone else partner David. Shway 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 I don't think Larin has carte blanche to play indefinitely without scoring, but I also think you guys need to have some patience. All these other guys are scoring at lower levels than Larin is playing at. None of these guys have scored in their limited chances for Canada either, so hard to argue with Marsch or Herdman for that matter, who rightfully stuck my Larin in my opinion. I would also argue that goals aside, none of these guys have yet to offer more to the team than Larin does. And for all the talk over the years that David and Larin aren't a natural pair, both are our best strikers and both have scored a lot of goals for the best Canadian generation (so far) of all time. Unnamed Trialist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 sose, ahmedou, nolando and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cronaldo7 Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 17 minutes ago, dyslexic nam said: *squinting to see if there is a Maple Leaf tattoo on his leg* ahmedou, Ivan, Unnamed Trialist and 5 others 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aird25 Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 2 hours ago, costarg said: Might be a wild take, but Larin has to start finding the net regularly to convince me he's still number 2 on this list. I know he works hard, is our top all-time scorer and * plays * in La Liga. Yet, the guys behind him have all been scoring while he's been cold. On top of all that that he doesn't compliment David and doesn't fit into the formations and style Marsch usually likes to play. We're just too deep at striker to ignore all this. Who else on the list is scoring more regularly at a comparable level? Corazon and Obinna 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
costarg Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 41 minutes ago, Aird25 said: Who else on the list is scoring more regularly at a comparable level? Well there you go, we don't have guys at a comparable level, so kinda pointless point there huh? But if you wanna play just to compare, I just pulled a few guys randomly..... Cyle: 3 G from 1800 league minutes Guys who aren't even strikers: Tajon: 3G from 1000 minutes Liam: 5G from 2500 minutes Ismael 4G from 2500 minutes Derek 2G from 1000 minutes Moise 2G from 1500 minutes. If that doesn't get the point across, not sure what will. MtlMario 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
costarg Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 2 hours ago, Obinna said: I don't think Larin has carte blanche to play indefinitely without scoring, but I also think you guys need to have some patience. All these other guys are scoring at lower levels than Larin is playing at. None of these guys have scored in their limited chances for Canada either, so hard to argue with Marsch or Herdman for that matter, who rightfully stuck my Larin in my opinion. I would also argue that goals aside, none of these guys have yet to offer more to the team than Larin does. And for all the talk over the years that David and Larin aren't a natural pair, both are our best strikers and both have scored a lot of goals for the best Canadian generation (so far) of all time. I agree, it earned him enough until Copa. We're on a clean and fresh slate now, we've got time before the next major tournament and hot players should be playing. He needs to turn it around and I'm rooting for him. Onelessstar, Ivan and Canuckia 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 Just now, costarg said: I agree, it earned him enough until Copa. We're on a clean and fresh slate now, we've got time before the next major tournament and hot players should be playing. He needs to turn it around and I'm rooting for him. I guess everyone is different, but for me that's a pretty short rope considering he scored the winning goal to qualify us for the Copa America. In the window before that, he scored in the first leg against Jamaica. Granted he only scored 3 goals in La Liga last season, but 2 of them came in 2024 and he scored another 3 goals in Copa del Rey goals. This was his 2024 prior to Copa America: 2 La Liga goals, 3 Copa del Rey goals (they made the final), and 2 Canada goals. ........................ As you said, these exploits were enough for him to earn it until Copa America. Was it his performance in Copa America that you take issue with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 1 hour ago, cronaldo7 said: *squinting to see if there is a Maple Leaf tattoo on his leg* I think I see one of Terry Fox fistbumping Gord Downie, with a hockey stick-wielding beaver tapping a maple syrup tree just behind them. But my wife says I have bad eyesight. Canuckia, ahmedou, kacbru and 5 others 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
costarg Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Obinna said: I guess everyone is different, but for me that's a pretty short rope considering he scored the winning goal to qualify us for the Copa America. In the window before that, he scored in the first leg against Jamaica. Granted he only scored 3 goals in La Liga last season, but 2 of them came in 2024 and he scored another 3 goals in Copa del Rey goals. This was his 2024 prior to Copa America: 2 La Liga goals, 3 Copa del Rey goals (they made the final), and 2 Canada goals. ........................ As you said, these exploits were enough for him to earn it until Copa America. Was it his performance in Copa America that you take issue with? Sorry, making dinner and I didn't elaborate properly! My thought was along the lines of: if he doesn't start finishing the chances and scoring regularly in La Liga he'll lose his minutes, if/when that happens, I don't feel he can start for Canada if he isn't playing and other guys are scoring at the frequency we've been seeing. Even taking the lower league factor into consideration. About the stats, I went strictly with league minutes, I omitted all cup and national team goals just to do it quickly. Edited August 13 by costarg MtlMario and Obinna 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtlMario Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 2 minutes ago, costarg said: Sorry, making dinner and I didn't elaborate properly! My thought was along the lines of: if he doesn't start finishing the chances and scoring regularly in La Liga he'll lose his minutes, if/when that happens, I don't feel he can start for Canada if he isn't playing and other guys are scoring at the frequency we've been seeing. Even taking the lower league factor into consideration. What's for dinner? 😁 Canuckia 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
costarg Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 Just now, MtlMario said: What's for dinner? 😁 Doing a movie night with the daughters, setup the TV in the yard. Turkey chili with nachos and avocados on the side. Before you get all judgmental about using turkey, I add bacon to give it more flavor. We actually prefer this recipe to the original! Ivan, Canuckia, Obinna and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 22 minutes ago, costarg said: Well there you go, we don't have guys at a comparable level, so kinda pointless point there huh? But if you wanna play just to compare, I just pulled a few guys randomly..... Cyle: 3 G from 1800 league minutes Guys who aren't even strikers: Tajon: 3G from 1000 minutes Liam: 5G from 2500 minutes Ismael 4G from 2500 minutes Derek 2G from 1000 minutes Moise 2G from 1500 minutes. If that doesn't get the point across, not sure what will. That's funny, all your random guys did as good or better than Larin. I wonder if I could do my own "random" pull of Canadian players and find guys that've done worse..... 1 minute ago, costarg said: Sorry, making dinner and I didn't elaborate properly! My thought was along the lines of: if he doesn't start finishing the chances and scoring regularly in La Liga he'll lose his minutes, if/when that happens, I don't feel he can start for Canada if he isn't playing and other guys are scoring at the frequency we've been seeing. Even taking the lower league factor into consideration. Okay I got you now. That makes a lot more sense to me! I agree it would be odd for him to hold the spot down if his goal return doesn't pick up and guys like Bair and Ugbo score buckets of goals in Ligue 1 and the Championship. At the same time though, if he's scoring for Canada I wonder if it even matters? Say things don't drastically improve come September but he scores against USA or Mexico, are we dropping him from the starting line up? If he then scores in October but comes in cold with his club, are we just punishing him for club form at that point? costarg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtlMario Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 1 minute ago, costarg said: Doing a movie night with the daughters, setup the TV in the yard. Turkey chili with nachos and avocados on the side. Before you get all judgmental about using turkey, I add bacon to give it more flavor. We actually prefer this recipe to the original! What movie?.............................................................. Just joking! Bon appetit. Obinna and costarg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
costarg Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 1 minute ago, Obinna said: That's funny, all your random guys did as good or better than Larin. I wonder if I could do my own "random" pull of Canadian players and find guys that've done worse..... Man, I got my hands full! ----Random guys I know have scored a few recently including CB's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
costarg Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 1 minute ago, MtlMario said: What movie?.............................................................. Just joking! Bon appetit. Probably Ratatouille MtlMario 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 2 minutes ago, costarg said: Man, I got my hands full! ----Random guys I know have scored a few recently including CB's! haha I know. Enjoy your evening with the fam! costarg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Marc Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 2 hours ago, cronaldo7 said: *squinting to see if there is a Maple Leaf tattoo on his leg* Well it's the standard UK footballer wide angled crotch shot so there's plenty of real estate for you to examine cronaldo7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kacbru Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 1 hour ago, The Real Marc said: Well it's the standard UK footballer wide angled crotch shot so there's plenty of real estate for you to examine Pst - your balls are showing. Bumblebee tuna. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shorty Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 2 hours ago, costarg said: Probably Ratatouille Cyle Larin once scored a goal… WITH HIS BUM. Ok awkward Ratatouille reference done. Enjoy the family dinner tiny chef 😃 🐀 Canuckia and costarg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SthMelbRed Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 7 hours ago, dyslexic nam said: The worst football badge ever is back! 😕 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pomoxis Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 7 hours ago, costarg said: Doing a movie night with the daughters, setup the TV in the yard. Turkey chili with nachos and avocados on the side. Before you get all judgmental about using turkey, I add bacon to give it more flavor. We actually prefer this recipe to the original! I'm judging you for the avocados. nolando, costarg, dyslexic nam and 2 others 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 18 hours ago, costarg said: Sorry, making dinner and I didn't elaborate properly! My thought was along the lines of: if he doesn't start finishing the chances and scoring regularly in La Liga he'll lose his minutes, if/when that happens, I don't feel he can start for Canada if he isn't playing and other guys are scoring at the frequency we've been seeing. Even taking the lower league factor into consideration. About the stats, I went strictly with league minutes, I omitted all cup and national team goals just to do it quickly. He scored vs lower level teams in Copa too. I think Mallorca will have better wing play and attacking mids and that should help. I'm pretty sure after 18 months he still can't speak Spanish so he's not going to be a fan favourite and they'll get on his case quickly. He can't even say three words to the press or fans after a game. I can understand not learning Turkish. But Spanish? cronaldo7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 13 hours ago, SthMelbRed said: The worst football badge ever is back! 😕 It's like an MLS 1.0 Shield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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