@loopdokter I seriously hope you stick around to give some insight on the North American (and World) game.

What about the USA? What’s your assessment of their roster these days?

    Can Canada make it to the playoffs with their current goaltender?

      Genuinely didn’t know Jay was short for Jayford, I always thought it was for Jaythaniel

      It’s actually short for Jaywick. Which is also where he picked up his English accent.

        mono-stereo B) bitter disappointment with a side portion of emptiness.

        Many of us are England fans too, so we’re well prepared.

            bosstrabs

            Cringe.

            I call it football. I hate the word soccer; despite our FA being called ‘Canada Soccer’. I play and referee up to a semi-pro level on a weekly basis - which is a far cry better than most of you armchair midfielders do. I scored about 13 goals a season for about five years from age 35-40, but my current strike rate has slowed with age. My pub side are called Game Of Throw-ins FC and I’m the oldest fucker on it at 46.

            Maybe I shouldn’t have boasted about the last one….

            Needless to day, I know what I’m doing when I play the position of attacking running back. [snickers]

              Smallman1

              Fuck me. Cleats? They’re boots mate. You’ve been sitting next to Bry Adams at the Bridge too long.

              Adidas or get the fuck out. Maybe some Diadoras. I can’t wear Nike, New Balance, etc. It’s all about the fit and kangaroo leather. I don’t do synthetics.

              He asked people! I’m a man of the people!

                seanc80

                Well played. I imagine that sounds quite charming with your Dublin accent as your hand meets your face whilst your head shakes! 😆

                  Good to see you back in your wheelhouse Jaydon