Kent Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 2 hours ago, nolando said: I haven't watched much York this season but I'm especially interested in the reviews of Abatneh. Intriguing CV having spent so much time under Lazio's watch and then a little time with our U20s, etc, triple national (Philippines and Egypt). And he's still a teen, until next month at least. Would imagine he will generate some interest from other leagues. I would say he's not spectacular, he's just really solid. No drama. You don't really see him out of position or making mistakes. Calm, mature, professional, in my opinion. Ivan and nolando 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 https://canpl.ca/article/york-united-are-atop-the-canadian-premier-league-table-but-can-they-stay-there-cpl-newsroom-pres-by-volkswagen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaFan123 Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 Rumour on Twitter that they have signed Marsel Bibishkov. Would be an impressive signing judging by his resume. Wonder how they tempted him? Maybe a winter training stint with Monterrey? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 (edited) 7 minutes ago, CanadaFan123 said: Rumour on Twitter that they have signed Marsel Bibishkov. Would be an impressive signing judging by his resume. Wonder how they tempted him? Maybe a winter training stint with Monterrey? Interesting. Must not have any European options? Was with Juventus youth team last year. Edited August 16 by narduch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaFan123 Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 1 minute ago, narduch said: Interesting. Must not have any European options? Was with Juventus youth team last year. I doubt that’s the case. He had pretty decent numbers with their u17 team, already played pro minutes in Bulgaria and is/was a youth international for Bulgaria. He’s highly rated so no doubt there would be a ton of options. Aird25 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 5 minutes ago, CanadaFan123 said: I doubt that’s the case. He had pretty decent numbers with their u17 team, already played pro minutes in Bulgaria and is/was a youth international for Bulgaria. He’s highly rated so no doubt there would be a ton of options. Must have Canadian citizenship then? Or is eligible for it. He did live in Canada for a number of years and went to TFC Academy. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marsel_Bibishkov I don't think York have any International spots left. Ivan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaFan123 Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 Just now, narduch said: Must have Canadian citizenship then? Or is eligible for it. He did live in Canada for a number of years and went to TFC Academy. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marsel_Bibishkov I don't think York have any International spots left. Yes, my understanding is he does. His dad is a former pro and a coach here in Ontario. Spent some time with TFC Academy as well. narduch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 4 minutes ago, CanadaFan123 said: Yes, my understanding is he does. His dad is a former pro and a coach here in Ontario. Spent some time with TFC Academy as well. Thanks. Maybe he is homesick for Canada lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 Here's the tweet. Its from an Italian journalist so probably has legs. Have to assume its a free transfer. CanadaFan123 and Ivan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaFan123 Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 8 minutes ago, narduch said: Here's the tweet. Its from an Italian journalist so probably has legs. Have to assume its a free transfer. That’s the one - thank you for posting that. The fans commenting seem puzzled so it’s not like he’s poorly rated. narduch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K Edgar Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 Northern Tribune chimes in... https://northerntribune.ca/york-united-marsel-bibishkov-signing-rumour/ narduch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie_the_parrot Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 He's Canadian according to transfermarkt: https://www.transfermarkt.com/marsel-bibishkov/profil/spieler/1074383 He likely would have needed the Bulgarian passport angle to be able to play in Italy at U-18 level because there are no restrictions that way between European Union countries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aird25 Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 1 hour ago, narduch said: Thanks. Maybe he is homesick for Canada lol. Why is that funny? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket Robin Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 All 35 minutes of audio from the Fri Aug 16/24 CPL post game press conference for York United FC vs Cavalry FC played at York Lions Stadium. Cav's Tommy Wheeldon Jr and Bradley Kamdem and York's Max Ferrari and Benjamin Mora. http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports24/24york147.htm CDNFootballer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mihairokov Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 Seems like they're really pushing this. Ticket rep just called asking I was interested. narduch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_M Posted August 21 Author Share Posted August 21 and theres probably a number of forge fans coming...their biggest crowd this year was 2654 vs forge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 I just won some free tickets but would have definitely grabbed some with that code. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shermanator Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 Despite York having a new ownership group with a team that for once looks good on the pitch, they still have to practically give away tickets to a massive game against their rival. Shows how far of an uphill climb they are facing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 1 hour ago, shermanator said: Despite York having a new ownership group with a team that for once looks good on the pitch, they still have to practically give away tickets to a massive game against their rival. Shows how far of an uphill climb they are facing. Yes, they still need to essentially get the word out. It really is going to be tough in Toronto. Anecdotally, last year I went to I think 3 games, maybe 4, and I couldn't find anyone to go with me any one of those times. I think I probably didn't bother asking the last game or 2. This year I have only been to 1 game I think (maybe 2) basically due to circumstance (the team I play for is on the same night of the week as most home games). The 1 time I got to go out I managed to bring 2 friends along, and another one that I asked was already going with his family of 4, and it was the best atmosphere for a game I had been to since year 1 against the Impact. Hopefully they can build on this season and sell more tickets, or need fewer of these flash sales going forward. But as you say, it is going to be tough to do. Ivan and narduch 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mihairokov Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 2 minutes ago, Kent said: Anecdotally, last year I went to I think 3 games, maybe 4, and I couldn't find anyone to go with me any one of those times. I managed to pull two people with me last week. We had a good time but it was a real shame about the first half rain. The Latin market seemed pretty good and we got free bottles of Jarritos exiting the match. The crowd was definitely the biggest and most active i've experienced for a match there. Won't be able to make it on Friday but i'm sure there'll be another good crowd. 2 hours ago, shermanator said: Despite York having a new ownership group with a team that for once looks good on the pitch, they still have to practically give away tickets to a massive game against their rival. Shows how far of an uphill climb they are facing. Toronto's a big town with a lot of stuff going on at all times. They're the only team in CPL that has to go head-to-head against an MLB team, as just one of many entertainment options on weekends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpursFlu Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 I like these York guys. They're hustling, they're making it work and most importantly, they're putting a decent team on the field. I like how they brought in an international legend to shake hands and take photos. Simple way to get people thru the gate who you can bet love the game and might come back Kent 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shermanator Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 13 hours ago, Mihairokov said: Toronto's a big town with a lot of stuff going on at all times. They're the only team in CPL that has to go head-to-head against an MLB team, as just one of many entertainment options on weekends. We need to cut the shit with the excuses as to why people aren't going. The other entertainment options will always be there, in fact there will be even more direct competition next year with AFC Toronto. All CPL clubs compete against other entertainment options. At some point, people need to actually act like they want this club and buy a ticket. There have been a few crowds this year at York games that are promising, but there are still a lot of sub 1000 crowds as well, even with new owners and a decent team on the pitch. That just isn't sustainable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mihairokov Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 (edited) 25 minutes ago, shermanator said: All CPL clubs compete against other entertainment options. I appreciate this sentiment but I think it bears stressing that Toronto is a unique city within the context of Canada - York battling for entertainment dollars is not equivalent to HFX or Pacific battling for entertainment dollars. Toronto is a market where CHL teams do not survive, MLR did not survive, they just chased away an NLL team, and the CFL would no longer exist there if not for the apparent charity of MLSE. CPL, and any upstart league, has an uphill battle of entering and staying in that market. York is up against a Jays team that draws 40k/night three nights a week when they're in town - no other sports team in this country pulls those numbers as competition, both for locals and for those who travel in from elsewhere. And this is a year where the Jays are bad. I'm sure the crowd on Friday at York Lions will be good and that will be with 40K+ at SkyDome simultaneously. No other market does this. 25 minutes ago, shermanator said: in fact there will be even more direct competition next year with AFC Toronto Fascinated to see how AFC fare at York Lions as a comparable. It's not a great venue outside of the main stand itself. Edited August 22 by Mihairokov Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie_the_parrot Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 I'm not buying the idea that the Blue Jays are a major problem. A bit like the Argos and TFC, two different demographics are being primarily appealed to where soccer and baseball are concerned. The main problem York United have is that most soccer people in a GTA context are a lot more interested in TFC and/or soccer happening overseas and don't see any need for CanPL to get their soccer fix given there's a widespread perception (wrongly IMO) that it's not a big step up from L1O or OSL type games that they can watch for free. I wouldn't get too excited about the crowd level for Friday's game. There's no shortage of blue dots on Ticketmaster especially at the northern end of the main stand and it looks like the two end sections haven't even been opened up for sale so far, which drops the active capacity by 400 or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 Another Mexican on the coaching staff. nolando 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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