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    JamboAl reacted to CanadianSoccerFan in General - CONCACAF Nations League   
    I like how twitter is functioning as the Montserrat equivalent of the Voyageurs board with no shortage of rampant speculation, conspiracy theories and outrage.  Only difference is the posters are the players and FA administrators themselves.  They just need a PhillyJawnGuy character to join in and ask the question "when will the US catch up to the greatness of Montserrat?"    
     
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    JamboAl reacted to nolando in Canada vs French Guiana Match Thread   
    Similar experience with my six and nine-year-olds today in the stadium. To brush by Davies and Borjan, to watch a lot of fun and creative soccer on display, to celebrate NUMEROUS goals in their home city was just amazing. And then, at the very end in another moment of brilliance from Zach, he calls Atiba, the last man left on the pitch, to come and address the fans. He hopped the rail, and sat down with us, leading cheers with the megaphone, giving hi-fives to the kids, thanking people very genuinely...all with us (my boys and I and a couple hundred of our closest friends) crouched down like kids waiting to hear from Santa. 
    I've had some pretty incredible experiences as a fan of soccer in this country, from legendary match days, training briefly as a coach under Tony Waiters, to having Carl Valentine as a guest in my own classroom, to having the Caps open their locker-room to allow my students to interview them....but this was something different, something to be treasured.
    Feeling pretty grateful for everything this weekend as a proud V.
     
    https://mobile.twitter.com/UncleDall/status/1109973289646972928
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    JamboAl reacted to spitfire in Canada vs French Guiana Match Thread   
    Sorry
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    JamboAl reacted to SkuseisLoose in Canada vs French Guiana Match Thread   
    Really annoyed Liam Millar didn’t get on. For those who were watching on tv and might not have seen it he was warming up for about 10 minutes by him self before they told Larin to warm up for a couple minutes and then sent him on. There was no reason for Larin to come on as he is slow and has horrible footwork, while on the other hand Millar is quick energetic and has shown to have great footwork and he creates chances. Larin is great for when we are down a goal and are throwing balls into the box but in a game like today where it was very open and both team playing quick it would have been a perfect time for Millar to shine. Overall though it was a fun game standing with y’all and I have to say Kaye was my MOTM.
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    JamboAl reacted to goleafs67 in The Importance of Alphonso Davies   
    Looks like he made it to YVR after all. Hard to question his commitment to the team if he's flying half way across the world to cheer on the boys. Great to see
     
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    JamboAl reacted to dyslexic nam in The Importance of Alphonso Davies   
    That is where I am at with this one.  If it is precautionary - or even total bullshit - I am still not overly worried.  If we can't beat FG at home with the players that we do have at our disposal, we have bigger issues that a possible conflict with Bayern.   And now is not the time to flex our muscles with Bayern.  Yes, there are steps we could take to ensure the claims are true or insist on his release if they aren't.  But we have a kid who just got his first goal for a global powerhouse.  I don't think it is wussing out to let him stay there and maybe solidify his position in the club.
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    JamboAl got a reaction from GSHWY in Liam Millar   
    Unfortunately, in Scotland, I've seen quite a few players absolutely wiped out with a tackle and not even a foul being given - doesn't make it right but Scottish football is sometimes too frenetic and "agricultural". 
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    JamboAl reacted to gator in Liam Millar   
    Hearts fans all seem to agree it was a straight red and a corrupt non call! https://www.hmfckickback.co.uk/index.php?/topic/182112-connor-goldson-tackle/
    The good thing is Liam is ok, he may play an important part for us Sunday!
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    JamboAl got a reaction from Red and White in CPL TV Contract   
    I think that would definitely be a game changer.  Somehow, the NHL would be such a huge thing for traditional TV to lose that certain segments of the population would call for government intervention.
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    JamboAl got a reaction from Addona in Liam Millar   
    I'm glad to hear Liam is doing well and being utilized by Stevie Clarke.  Will you be going to Vancouver for the match on Sunday?
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    JamboAl reacted to PhillyCanuck in The Importance of Alphonso Davies   
    Here is a video clip of the goal via Twitter with English commentary:
    https://twitter.com/FOXSoccer/status/1107349524853383168
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    JamboAl got a reaction from spitfire in Liam Millar   
    I'm glad to hear Liam is doing well and being utilized by Stevie Clarke.  Will you be going to Vancouver for the match on Sunday?
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    JamboAl reacted to Grizzly in The Importance of Alphonso Davies   
    Bayern is bringing along Davies slowly. They are thinking about what is best for him long term not about rolling the dice in a game they are likely going to lose anyway when they are down by two goals. As someone else mentioned, what if he screws up and then gets massacred in the press. Or even alternatively what if he scores and it goes to his head and he doesn't do the work required to establish himself as a steady Bundesliga player. Even just being on the bench for a game like that is an amazing learning experience for Davies. They will bring him along slowly and if at some point they can't give him the playing time he needs in his development they will loan him out. 
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    JamboAl got a reaction from HfxCeltic in 2019 Attendance   
    And what better way to tick off Morton than to go to the local rivals.
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    JamboAl got a reaction from Winnipeg Fury in 2019 Attendance   
    Paul Fenwick was one of those dependable players that did the tour of a few CSL clubs if I remember.  Not flashy...like St Mirren.
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    JamboAl got a reaction from gator in 2019 Attendance   
    Let’s not compare the SPFL to the CPL at this early stage.  Cause I’ll ask whether any team in the CPL will draw 16,000 a game and pay players as much as $10,000 a week (and that’s my club).
    BTW, I’m not dissing the CPL.  But St Mirren and other clubs of that size work in Scotland because of history and geography.  Hopefully, in 100 years, HFX Wanderers can be spoken of in the same way drawing 10,000 a game.
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    JamboAl got a reaction from dsqpr in 2019 Attendance   
    Let’s not compare the SPFL to the CPL at this early stage.  Cause I’ll ask whether any team in the CPL will draw 16,000 a game and pay players as much as $10,000 a week (and that’s my club).
    BTW, I’m not dissing the CPL.  But St Mirren and other clubs of that size work in Scotland because of history and geography.  Hopefully, in 100 years, HFX Wanderers can be spoken of in the same way drawing 10,000 a game.
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    JamboAl reacted to JuicyHam in Liam Millar   
    When I first started watching Scottish prem someone explained it as a bit shite but entertaining as hell with great storylines and absolutely crazy on and off the field antics.
    I'd say some of the off the field stuff is more entertaining than the on the field. It's a real hard nosed physical league with great rivalries. 
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    JamboAl reacted to socceronly in Ottawa CPL Club   
    Just to try and  reign things in a little, and make it clear. All of this frustration and criticism is in the context of soccer. 
    What I mean is, should Fury end up in the USL final in Ottawa this year, I'll be buying tickets and driving my ass to Ottawa along with I suspect many others on this board leveling criticism at them ... 'cause... soccer.
    In case you think this isn't true, I was in one of the many carloads of Toronto soccer fans that drove to Montreal to see the Impact in the CCL final in 2015.... again... 'cause... soccer.
    This should be the kind of spirit that embodies this board.... not these stupid arguments.
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    JamboAl reacted to Bison44 in Ottawa CPL Club   
    What reasonable person expected the majority of CDN USL players,  TFC 2 players (with a direct pathway to TFC) and players already on MLS rosters to jump to the CPL??  You cant just make shit up and then use that as justification to say that things havnt gone smoothly.  Only an idiot would think that a new league filling out its rosters would go smoothly.  Or that every player in NA would leave whatever situation they were in the go to the new league.  Saying that kind of stuff is the backhanded unintentional/very intentional slights on the CPL that nobody wants to hear. 
    And as far as Ottawa goes, I hope they do well, I'll watch them on youtube (along with other USL CDNs) and eventually I hope the CPL does well and they join.  What I dislike is when i hear Fury mouthpieces (not you ottawafan,), guys that should know better, slag CDN players and teams (Ivory and rumor has it even Deguzman).  If its really just we'll be prudent, wait and see, dont take an active part in knocking it down before they have even played a game.  People are pissed because the Fury joining could have been a real boost to the league and instead it was just another example of infighting f*ckin up soccer in canada.  
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    JamboAl reacted to dyslexic nam in Ottawa CPL Club   
    You act as if people critical of the Fury are somehow hoping Ottawa turns into a footy wasteland. That blatantly ignores the fact that every single person that is highly critical of the Fury and their decision wants to see a larger, more successful Ottawa-based club in CPL. It isn't about salting the earth - it is about cultivating a situation in Ottawa  that is most conducive to the long term growth of soccer in that area, and in the rest of the country. 
    Clannachan has recently said that he doesn't envision a situation where Ottawa is not represented in CPL. That is what people here want to see. And if that requires the sacrifice of a team seeking to stay in a US lower league in the long term, most people think it is worth it. But most have the Fury joining CPL as their top priority. But either way, having another strong team in CPL is (rightly, IMO) the top priority because it is better for Canadian soccer over the long term. The continued fragmentation of our club landscape - at a time when solidarity would help build a stronger league - is not something many people support. That inconvenient fact doesn't align with your clubs decision and narrative which is unfortunate - but it doesn't change the situation. 
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    JamboAl got a reaction from Olympique_de_Marseille in Gold Cup 2019   
    Wait a second, there is excitement about going to Cleveland?  Cleveland!
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    JamboAl reacted to socceronly in Gold Cup 2019   
    Alberts Men's Wear. That is the reason you go to Cleveland. 
    I need a new bad ass red jacket for a new era.
    That old timer is getting nasty....
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    JamboAl got a reaction from Sébastien in Ottawa Fury 2019 USL season   
    Yeah, I’m seriously not happy with the number of loans and the “farm team” look.  But it’s still my local side and I have renewed my season ticket.
    Heart says we will make the playoffs comfortably; head says we will continue to be offensively challenged and will miss again this year.  Plus I’m really looking forward to the Cup games this season.
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    JamboAl reacted to lazlo_80 in Ottawa CPL Club   
    Can we all take a knee on the Fury hate? Calling this thread Ottawa CPL team at this point is laughable. It's just become a place for people to post revenge fantasies about the Fury. 
     
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