frmr Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 2 minutes ago, AvroArrow said: Guys, guys, guys, he came on against a team that was basically sitting with 11 men on the 18 yard box so he had a lot of space. He didn't make any mistakes, which is great but lets temper things a bit here. I think we’re all looking at this within the context. It’s a national team debut at 19 also, so, ya know. N1ckbr0wn, h coach, Xavier. and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metro Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 ^^ For Herdman to put him in the game in THAT situation...very impressive IMHO. Northvansteve, N1ckbr0wn, Free kick and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympique_de_Marseille Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 (edited) 15 minutes ago, AvroArrow said: He didn't make any mistakes, which is great but lets temper things a bit here. Ouais c'est vrai. On le Koné à peine... Edited March 25, 2022 by Olympique_de_Marseille Sal333, P-O, MCa and 1 other 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 Looked smooth as fuck. He is at that exciting, young, no fear, breakthrough stage where half the beauty and unpredictabilty hasnt beem coached out of him yet or other teams sussed him out and shut him down. Looking forward to seeing more in the next couple of games. GasPed, EJsens1, ESG Shawn and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beaver 2.0 Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 He looks very promising. Mind you, Costa Rica is slow AF and very unimpressive, and yet, I like what I saw from Kone. I want to see more. toontownman, N1ckbr0wn, GasPed and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ESG Shawn Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 Just now, toontownman said: Looked smooth as fuck. He is at that exciting, young, no fear, breakthrough stage where half the beauty and unpredictabilty hasnt beem coached out of him yet or other teams sussed him out and shut him down. Looking forward to seeing more in the next couple of games. Here I am, on the brink of qualification (and not getting it done after a gutsy performance in central America), and I'm dreaming about this new kid Kone in a Canada shirt for the next 20 years An Observer, dyslexic nam and toontownman 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IT20062021 Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 We’ll see if Herdman has the balls to start him. I personally doubt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beaver 2.0 Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 4 minutes ago, IT20062021 said: We’ll see if Herdman has the balls to start him. I personally doubt it. But who starts Sunday in midfield? I'm not convinced Atiba gets the start. Stephen, sure. But who else? Fraser instead of Kone? canuckgbp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonovision Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 Fraser has been fine when called upon. It really depends on which of today's starters, if any, sits out. Kone is a good Osorio replacement, but Fraser better fits the bill for Eustaquio and arguably Atiba. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeoH037 Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 3 minutes ago, jonovision said: Fraser has been fine when called upon. It really depends on which of today's starters, if any, sits out. Kone is a good Osorio replacement, but Fraser better fits the bill for Eustaquio and arguably Atiba. no way Osorio doesn't start in Toronto. Ruffian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonovision Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 4 minutes ago, LeoH037 said: no way Osorio doesn't start in Toronto. I would agree as long as he's fit to go. He pulled up a few times before coming off tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic94 Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 20 minutes ago, IT20062021 said: We’ll see if Herdman has the balls to start him. I personally doubt it. He played him in this situation… he has the balls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe MacCarthy Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 22 minutes ago, IT20062021 said: We’ll see if Herdman has the balls to start him. I personally doubt it. Herdman has never had a problem with that. He is the guy who capped more players in one game than most of our coaches did in their entire tenure. I think the kid is in like Flynn now. red card 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xavier. Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 Addona, dyslexic nam, costarg and 8 others 8 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northvansteve Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 Very small sample, of course. But this is the most exciting young player to join the senior team since Corbeanu. Maybe even David. Ivan, Dominic94 and DeRo_Is_King 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Observer Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 I would love to see him get the start against Jamaica and see what he can do from the start of the match and against a stronger more physical opponent than Costa Rica. Some of us may get our wish with Kaye out and both Eustaquio and Hutch going 90. Not sure Hutch can do it again on 3 days rest and then with Kaye out I wouldn't be surprised to see a starting midfield of Osorio, Eustaquio and Kone. Obviously, Fraser is another option but I think more of a replacement for Eustaquio than Kaye. Dominic94, Xavier., EJsens1 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGAA_Star Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 Despite my anger at last night's loss, this kid impressed the hell out of me Dominic94, Hawkguy, Obinna and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-O Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 Kone is alot better versus teams that doesn't sit deep. He can run, turn and give that through ball. But today he showed patience and I love that. Of course he wasn't tested at all defensively, but before the MLS season ends, he'll have climbed into the depth chart. TGAA_Star 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGAA_Star Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 To think Kone is only 19 years old and he will only get better as the years go by Dominic94 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archer21 Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 As has been mentioned by a few, he was never really pressured or put in tough situations, but he looked fantastic. Played some really nice passes, made good decisions. The future is very bright for this kid. Dominic94 and TGAA_Star 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 Fair point to those pointing out the small sample and the specific circumstances last night, but I have to admit that this kid has me irrationally excited about his potential. And I agree that his ultimate development should be prioritized by everyone who has a say in the matter (versus just piling pressure on him until he breaks), but there is just something in the way he plays - calm, efficient, and effective - that really makes me think he can be something special. At this point I would bet on him being a significant player for our national program for the next decade. Northvansteve, DeRo_Is_King and An Observer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floortom Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 This kid is the exact type of player we need in the program right now - the perfect fit to complement the rest of the roster. He’s looked great so far - really hope he can continue to develop. Obinna, Shway and Ivan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiecanuck Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 It was the play in the 87th minute. The composure and technical quality he showed to start that play off and pick out Laryea which eventually lead to david's header off the post. I think a start against Panama is probably more likely than Jamaica, but I hope to see more of him. He might get minutes in all 3. Ivan, GasPed and Shway 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treppy2 Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 I was thinking as he came on last night: He will be an all-time legend if he scores the goal that sends Canada to the World Cup in his first cap. It was not to be, but maybe he'll do it in his second cap! dyslexic nam, An Observer, Ally McCoist and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally McCoist Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 If he scores at all in this window (maybe even assist) I think he becomes a real threat to take out one of the regulars and have a spot in Qatar. Shway 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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