Sal333 Posted August 3 Share Posted August 3 23 hours ago, InglewoodJack said: I know that, but since he played at NDG before that, I figured he was based somewhere in the west end of the city. Whenever someone mentions where our guys are from, they always note that Kone and Bombito are VSL guys. This is the first I’ve heard that he’s from Parc Ex. From what I read I also was under the impression he grew up in NDG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadenge Posted August 3 Share Posted August 3 13 minutes ago, spitfire said: Pretty sure he just scored on his debut in a Friendly vs Sunderland 😱😱 59' strike. Doesn't look like he started, so I assume he came on at the half. WestHamCanadianinOxford, Obinna, Fresh Prince of MTL and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strait Red Posted August 3 Share Posted August 3 kohanz, Cowtown Kyle, Fresh Prince of MTL and 22 others 21 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestHamCanadianinOxford Posted August 3 Share Posted August 3 (edited) 25 minutes ago, spitfire said: Pretty sure he just scored on his debut in a Friendly vs Sunderland 😱😱 It's on Twitch if you subscribe Edit: Sorry late to it. Edited August 3 by WestHamCanadianinOxford Obinna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadenge Posted August 3 Share Posted August 3 4 minutes ago, Strait Red said: Sweet. Great start for him and a confidence booster. Obinna, dyslexic nam, WestHamCanadianinOxford and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahmedou Posted August 3 Share Posted August 3 johnyb, Free kick, lowlander and 8 others 7 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InglewoodJack Posted August 3 Share Posted August 3 He loves picking that bottom right corner eh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson M Posted August 3 Share Posted August 3 I saw the clip and thought, "I wonder if he scored that at home in front of their ravenous supporter", while simultaneously watching the WNT play in Marseille live! Cheeta, Unnamed Trialist, sebdeserio and 5 others 2 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted August 3 Share Posted August 3 Not a bad way to announce once your arrival. costarg, Canuckia, An Observer and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
costarg Posted August 3 Share Posted August 3 That kind of hustle, run and goal will quickly earn him some fans, and minutes. Canuckia, Corazon, Jack1997 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahmedou Posted August 4 Share Posted August 4 🇨🇦.⚽💙🤍 GasPed, Obinna, johnyb and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted August 4 Share Posted August 4 1 hour ago, ahmedou said: 🇨🇦.⚽💙🤍 Nice shirt--who are the players? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahmedou Posted August 5 Share Posted August 5 Koné has welcomed well in his story with a message to Cornelius Two Canadians at the Best Football Club in France The Olympique de Canada 💙🤍 Kent, Cheeta, freshprinceofmtl and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InglewoodJack Posted August 5 Share Posted August 5 Americans take over a top 5 league club: relegation Canadians take over a top 5 league club: veritable chance at the title levels to this. frmr, Jack1997, johnyb and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted August 5 Share Posted August 5 Spectacular atmosphere at their stadium in Marseille in support of Morocco in the Olympic semis, that was the most dominant fan presence of any country in the entire games I'd say. And very festive, remined me a bit of the Copa crowds, credit to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InglewoodJack Posted August 5 Share Posted August 5 2 hours ago, Unnamed Trialist said: Spectacular atmosphere at their stadium in Marseille in support of Morocco in the Olympic semis, that was the most dominant fan presence of any country in the entire games I'd say. And very festive, remined me a bit of the Copa crowds, credit to them. It’s so easy to cheer for Morocco when Canada isn’t involved. Same for any of the North African countries. Wonderful support and really good teams, it’s just a shame when we’re on the other end of it or losing a player to them or whatever. Borjans Sweatpants 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahmedou Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 Kone's First Interview (OM): ''Where I came from, we don't do things by halves, so I'll do everything to be on top!'' johnyb, Kadenge, Canuckia and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebdeserio Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 (edited) 13 minutes ago, ahmedou said: Kone's First Interview (OM): ''Where I came from, we don't do things by halves, so I'll do everything to be on top!'' Find someone who looks at you like RDZ looks at Kone. Edited August 7 by sebdeserio Canuckia and ahmedou 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 Just had this thought: With Canada currently having 4 players in Ligue 1, and soon possibly a 5th if Bombito moves, could the top flight French league become a regular destination for Canadians? David, Kone, Bair, and even Cornelius all speak French to varying degrees. We Canadians mostly if not completely familiar with the language, perhaps making it a relatively easy transition. The easiest transition would be England, culturally speaking, but that's basically the top league in the world, it'll be a long time before the bulk of our European players were there, but France? The barrier to entry isn't the same, but it's still a very good league and a top 5 league. Maybe we are entering a future where we always have 5, 6, or 7 players in Ligue 1? That would be great! GasPed, MtlMario, narduch and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
costarg Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 1 hour ago, Obinna said: Just had this thought: With Canada currently having 4 players in Ligue 1, and soon possibly a 5th if Bombito moves, could the top flight French league become a regular destination for Canadians? David, Kone, Bair, and even Cornelius all speak French to varying degrees. We Canadians mostly if not completely familiar with the language, perhaps making it a relatively easy transition. The easiest transition would be England, culturally speaking, but that's basically the top league in the world, it'll be a long time before the bulk of our European players were there, but France? The barrier to entry isn't the same, but it's still a very good league and a top 5 league. Maybe we are entering a future where we always have 5, 6, or 7 players in Ligue 1? That would be great! I'll take it considering a very short while ago we were ecstatic about someone going to Belgium. NVsoccer, Obinna, Canuckia and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InglewoodJack Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 Hard to project us having a consistent roster of multiple players in France forever, but we’re an obvious scouting ground for ligue 1 clubs. The language is definitely a factor, and I believe that players with African and Caribbean passports are eligible for domestic status just like Spain, meaning many of our best players can more easily fit within their rosters. Not to mention, their budgets are smaller compared to other top leagues, so they need to find these “hidden” gems they can purchase on a discount. Kone, if he was French, for example, would easily be worth double. I don’t see a reason why every Ligue 1 team shouldn’t have a scout permanently based out of Montreal. You could probably purchase Nathan Saliba for less than €2M today, and if he flops, big deal. There are others like him too, not just in Montreal, but across Canada. narduch and Ivan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadenge Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 1 hour ago, Obinna said: .....Maybe we are entering a future where we always have 5, 6, or 7 players in Ligue 1? That would be great! We got to keep the pipeline going though. More investment in scouting & development for youth players at every level of the pyramid. Obinna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 Just now, Kadenge said: We got to keep the pipeline going though. More investment in scouting & development for youth players at every level of the pyramid. This is where a CPL team in Quebec would really be instrumental. Weren't there rumours some time ago that a Ligue 1 team wanted to set up an Atletico-like set up in the province? Lyon perhaps? Farm team or not, Quebec has so much talent that a pipeline to the French pyramid is definitely possible. Abzi did it via York, just imagine now if the next generation never had to leave the province to play CPL.. dyslexic nam, Kadenge, johnyb and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadenge Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 4 minutes ago, Obinna said: Weren't there rumours some time ago that a Ligue 1 team wanted to set up an Atletico-like set up in the province? Lyon perhaps? Honestly, this may be the only way to get a CPL club in Quebec, given it hasn't happened through local investment. Alternatively the creation of an academy funded by a Ligue 1 club, where it's free to play. vancanman and Obinna 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 I have non problem with the Atletico model. It has been good for Ottawa and good for the league. If it is a way to leverage investment and get teams in other markets, I am all for it. Canuckia, NVsoccer, Obinna and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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