Asunto: [Old] Canada Senior NT Discussion

THE GOALIES

I only named to 3 goalies to the Canadian squad.

Yves Todd [70] has been Canada's undisputed #1 keeper since day 1. He enjoys a maxed out CL (5/6@22).
Verdict: Keep him!

Honoré Hines [70] has been slowly catching up Canada's #1 to the point where they're now about equal. Season 8 saw Hines improve 176 OR versus Todd's 156. If he remains a 4/6 guy in season 10, he'll be our top keeper for the World Cup.
Verdict: Keep him!

Pat Salmon [1] is a 6/6 18 year old that benefits from some of the best training facilities in the game (+184 OR in season 8). The only concern with Salmon in his experience, it currently sits at 3.
Verdict: Keep him!


Note: the number in brackets is the players current NT chemistry

Next up: The Central Defenders

You should demand Kenora plays him in goal. Not sure why he wouldn't. He's gotta be close to his current GK's skills and a way better future.

THE CENTRAL DEFENDERS

Six CD's were named to the Canadian squad.

Elton Lai [70] will enjoy 10+ seasons on the Senior National Team. He's among the top 20 year old players in the game.
Verdict: Keep him!

Sammy Chagnon [70] is entering his first season as a 4/6. Good experience, good
improvement. I don't see anyone passing this player.
Verdict: Keep him!

Tyson Borden [70] is also entering his fist 4/6 year. He has a little more training at midfield and in shooting than your typical defender. Has shown good results with our National Team.
Verdict: Keep him!

Harvey Patry [4] had a 141 improvement in season 8. He's losing ground on the top 3 Canadians. His EQ is 89 and was a 6/6 @ 17. Is he Canada's #4 sweeper? I'm not sure.
Verdict: Keep him!

Édouard Jeffrey [0] was added when we found out the cKs were folding. Jeffrey's CL and OR for his age is impressive. His improvement (125) and qualities are not.
Verdict: Cut him!

Ethan Arsenault [2] with his 137 improvement finds himself losing ground on the top 3. Was 6/6 @ 18. Patry projects just a bit better than Arsenault.
Verdict: Cut him!

Thanks for assessments! When you said you were doing them in parts I thought that meant like one a day or something, then come on here an hour later and you already have the next section up!

TMO is an elite PPMer, perhaps the most dedicated analyst and reliable in our country if not nation. PLEASE STAY ON AS NT MANAGER! You did such a great job!

THE SIDE DEFENDERS

There is more depth here than at centre. This group is solid with no really exceptional players. Some tough descisions will have to be made at this position.

Logan Breton [69] may be in his final season at 4/6 but still managed to improve 176 points last season. He's versatile (U) and experienced.
Verdict: Keep him!

Wade Bourgeois [32] enters his final season at 5/6. His value to the NT will depend on the playing time he receives with NK Divlje Jagode. His qualities aren't great.
Verdict: Cut him!

Marcel Gagne [70] topped all defenders with an improvement of 181 last season. Projects to be our best wing back for the World Cup.
Verdict: Keep him!


Moses Hustwick [67] edged out Bourgeois for a spot on the InterContinental Cup team. He won't get much consideration for a spot in two seasons. However, his NT experience will be of use for the qualification games.
Verdict: Keep him!

Deon Monington [0] is another great young player from The cKs academy. He's landed on NK Divlje Jagode, who may boast 3 Canadian wing backs. I think he's a good bet to make the World Cup team.
Verdict: Keep him


Clay Roberge [70] is another versatile and experienced defender. He has another two seasons of dependability with our NT.
Verdict: Keep him!


Eddie Dawdy [45] got into a few important games under my command. Since the end of season 6, the other players have pulling away from him. Hustwick can now take on this role. His time has passed.
Verdict: Cut him!


Christopher McRae [0] was a late add to help boost his sale price. He won't be back.
Verdict: Cut him!


Next up: Centre Midfield

Very in-depth reports. No surprise really given TMO's managerial class. I removed the first SB post as you've improved on it here.

Enjoy reading all this reports. It will be a great help for a future NT manager.

THE SIDE DEFENDERS

After the top 2, we have some tough decisions here. Canada has some really good youth on the way at this position. I can see half of these players not returning.


Brant Malcolm [70] has landed on an exceptional Japanese club team that boasts 21 National players. He's a level above the other Canadians at this position. His only drawback is his shortened CL (5/6 @ 16).
Verdict: Keep him!

Jerod Tery [70] plays on [soccer_team=25182], PPM's best team. Like many of Canada's real life National Team players, he's good enough to start for Team Canada but maybe not for his club team. 165 improvement last season.
Verdict: Keep him!

Matteo Stark [22] likely enters his final 4/6 year. I chose the experience of Izzet and the potential of Vernon when picking the ICC squad. He may or may not remain on the team. 108 improvement.
Verdict: Cut him!

Irving Vernon [48] is a rising star. A 6/6 @ 18 player with an improvement of 180 in (I believe) an injury filled season. He should enjoy a long tenure with this team.
Verdict: Keep him!

Dillon Carroll [0] was added from the cKs at the ban. He boast's some A grade qualities but a D grade CL. 4/6 now at just 18 years old, I regret adding this player over Mohamad Gervais, who was a promising young forward.
Verdict: Cut him!

Simon Izzet [70] is in his twilight. His improvement last season was 111. Do you keep him for his shot and experience or let him go for a higher rated player?
Verdict: Keep him!


Next up: Side Midfield

I knew the day would come soon when my only NT player would be sent back home. I'm gonna fire my recruiters!

Interesting. I'm looking forward to read the remainder. + newcomers?

Izzet should be kept if not just because of his experience and shortage at the CM.
Stark is out IMO.

THE SIDE MIDFIELDERS

I see that I messed up the last title, sorry about any confusion.
We lack depth with our outside mids in Canada. I only had 5 players on the National Team. It's my hope that we'll be able to assemble a better group in the future.


Graham Hallinan [70] has a bare bones players build. His in game rating exceeds expectation. With his experience at 105, he tops all Canadian players. Due to the lack of depth at this position, I think he may be the only sub 1000 OR player named to the roster.
Verdict: Keep him!

Gordon Gable [44] is the cKs player that I coveted the most for The Drillers. It's unfortunate that his 278 Million price tag was not in my Div II budget (congrats slavko). 6/6 @ 18, 84 EQ, and an improvement of 170 last season. He'll enjoy a long career with the NT.
Verdict: Keep him!

Reynaldo Koyle [70] enjoyed an impressive improvement of 176 in his first 4/6 year. 2 more years as a starter for this guy.
Verdict: Keep him!

Dewayne Martin [10] won't ever rise to the top, but he's a decent player with a good CL. His lower qualities might cost him his spot.
Verdict: Keep him!

Philip Ardley [70] got into 4 camps and improved just 139 OR. Like many of our forwards, he's entering into 3/6 territory. I think he hangs on for the season 9 qualifying games then gets axed.
Verdict: Keep him!


Next up: Forwards

I agree with Stark, his qualities are too poor to recover from 3 weeks of just training Midfield after cKs was banned. He's a great midfielder with lots of exp, but probably one of my worst trainers on my team.