Seems as if Kreis is protecting him, in a way - I heard he's been shielding him from the media so he can focus on his game - that might be part of it, but what if his fitness isn't up for 70- 90+ minutes of play?
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I think his fitness is there. I just think it's a matter of using his speed late when the rest of the pitch is slower. I think he can play 70 minutes but he probably can't burn you outright for 70 minutes.
I have a feeling you are going to see their first great first half of the season Thursday night. Nothing seemed to irk JK more than the fact that they repeatedly have come out flat in the first half. I am sure that has been a theme this week and expect (hope that) they have gotten the message.
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One name that isn't mentioned often is Pablo Alvarez. Keep in mind also that Thomas McNamara got minutes against Sporting.
Ballouchy is a safe choice and it allows Jacobson more room to float, but I'm with most of you. I've seen enough Ballouchy. If Kreis is really concerned about a slow start, then Ballouchy sits and McNamara and Shelton start.
One name that isn't mentioned often is Pablo Alvarez. Keep in mind also that Thomas McNamara got minutes against Sporting.
Ballouchy is a safe choice and it allows Jacobson more room to float, but I'm with most of you. I've seen enough Ballouchy. If Kreis is really concerned about a slow start, then Ballouchy sits and McNamara and Shelton start.
If anyone is in the hood a few of us are meeting for pints at Ryan's Daughter before singing on the 4 all the way to the game.
Has anyone confirmed if the D Train will stop at Yankee Stadium Thursday Evening? It usually skips 161st Street during the evening rush Uptown, but they suspend that fr Yankee games.
My day tomorrow: Wake up, class, lunch, exam, class, drive like hell to Yankee Stadium (90-120 minutes), see NYC FC win, drive back chill to school.
I believe since you printed them, they've been removed from your card, but couldn't hurt to bring both just in case
I believe this should be Nemec's last opportunity as a starter. He MUST score and improve his first touch and if he doesn't we should see if Patrick Mullins does the job, he showed better chemistry with Villa in that 2-0 goal in our home opener than with Nemec all season long.
Definitely I go with Mullins and Villa upfront, although I have been softening my criticism with Mr. Mohawk. In the last 2 games he played, his size was a plus rather than a hindrance
If we are going to play Nemec we need to make sure we use his height as a weapon and start getting some high crosses in since clearly he does not have a very good first touch nor is he any good at passing. That's really what the team's been doing, we pass the ball around without creating any shot at goal chances. Also let me point out that having 2 forwards rarely works on a 4-4-2 formation when your technique is to possess the ball...
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If JK wants to bring Khiry off the bench again to ease him into the season I hope he gives Tommy Mac the start over Seba. Before Tommy was hurt last year he was a top candidate for rookie of the year. His playing style will give us more urgency from the opening whistle and he makes opportunities happen.
Am I the only one that can't wait for 7PM??????? Train arrives at 3:49 then I will be heading to the YB&G to try it for the first time.... Let's get 3!!!
Saw a guy on the train platform today all decked out in his David Villa jersey. Clearly wearing it to work and then on to the game.
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