Post-match: Crew v Montreal, Matchday 18

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  1. Grouchy

    Grouchy Member+

    Evil
    Apr 18, 1999
    Canal Winchester
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    My guess would be Finley rotates to the bench unless there is a need for his speed (to negate the other teams speed). Meram was tied with goals and leads in assists for the entire team, which even though some people find fault, is hard to argue pulling out of the starting 11.
     
  2. kgilbert78

    kgilbert78 Member+

    Borussia Mönchengladbach
    United States
    Dec 28, 2006
    Cowlumbus, OH
    Club:
    Borussia Mönchengladbach
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I wouldn't mind being flattered like that on a regular basis.....
     
  3. zman31

    zman31 Member+

    May 5, 1999
    Columbus, OH
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I'd like to see Finlay stay out there for defense and overall play. Kekuta can come in from the bench to replace him or Meram. Having a difference maker on the bench can, believe it or not, make a difference.
     
  4. west ham sandwich

    Feb 26, 2007
    C-bus
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
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  5. west ham sandwich

    Feb 26, 2007
    C-bus
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
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  6. west ham sandwich

    Feb 26, 2007
    C-bus
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I sense some mild disappointment on your part. Go ahead. Let it out. Tell us how you really feel
     
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  7. Crewster

    Crewster Member+

    Jan 28, 2005
    Worthington
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Crewster Points standings following last week's games:

    EAST

    Toronto 8
    Chicago 7
    NYC 6
    Atlanta 1
    Montreal 0
    Columbus -2
    NYRB -4
    New England -4
    Orlando -4
    DC -9
    Philadelphia -10



    WEST
    Kansas City 7
    Dallas 1
    Houston -1
    Portland -2
    Los Angeles -2
    Seattle -3
    San Jose -4
    Vancouver -5
    Salt Lake -7
    Minnesota -9
    Colorado -10
     
  8. hangthadj

    hangthadj Member+

    A.S. Roma
    Mar 27, 2001
    Zone 14
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    The score flattered us, but at the same time, we have pissed away a few games we shouldn't have. Not to sound all Andrulis in here, but sometimes the soccer gods grant you a game or two like this a year. The key is to just keep it in perspective, unlike our idiot owner who is tweeting about this being the fruition of our potential. Kyle is right, 4 shots on goal and 4 goals is unsustainable. BUT, it's a home win against conference bottom Montreal. And those are the games you need to win if your ambition is is a low playoff spot like Columbus's ambition seems to be this season.

    The key is to look to larger trends, and there are a few positives.

    As has been said multiple times, Higuain is having a far better season than anyone could have reasonably expected. If he can keep that up for the last 16 games, that's a good sign (though, dangerous if the HC/SD/FO think this form is sustainable for a few more seasons).

    Young players thrive on confidence, Manneh has that now after this game. And he likely should get a decent run of minutes with Hansen out injured. I've stated before Manneh has already accomplished more than Hansen is likely to in his entire career. He needs a good run of form with his new team now and to gain the confidence of coaches and teammates and he can be a big part of this team. Meram even acknowledged this in a postgame interview. The guys in the lockeroom know Manneh's talent and what he can bring to the team.

    Steffen is a stud.

    Win the games you are supposed to and you can be a 5th or 6th place team in the East and roll the dice against at least 3 teams clearly better than you. The glory of the playoffs can be ours.
     
  9. Psycho_Derek

    Psycho_Derek Member+

    Nov 18, 2005
    And despite people saying Montreal are bottom they are above us on the crewster rankings. Why? They have only lost three games away from home. Obviously once to us. 8 points from 9 games away is not Stella but they actually have one of the better records league wide.
     
  10. Ch(Elsey)

    Ch(Elsey) Member+

    Columbus Crew
    United States
    May 2, 2003
    Green, Ohio
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    ... but has the team gelled yet?
     
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  11. TrueCrew

    TrueCrew Member+

    Dec 22, 2003
    Columbus, OH
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Yep. There are some good signs. Steffen is a stud & he is going to get better. Pipa's form has been great (bad TO aside). Meram has been great. Manneh's game is hopefully a portent of things to come.

    Still need to get the backline sorted. Mensah still having issues.
     
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  12. kgilbert78

    kgilbert78 Member+

    Borussia Mönchengladbach
    United States
    Dec 28, 2006
    Cowlumbus, OH
    Club:
    Borussia Mönchengladbach
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    The interesting thing is that we have more wins today than we did all of last season. Mind you there are a fair bit of blown draws in that--but I do think that this means the team is trying [and yes, as Mrs KG would say, that word does have two meanings--both being applicable].
     
  13. Kyle Crew

    Kyle Crew Member+

    Feb 23, 2013
    Columbus, Ohio
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    We're better than last year, one of the team's worst seasons! Orange slices for everyone!!
     
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  14. CrewV Man

    CrewV Man Member+

    Aug 18, 2011
    Columbus
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  15. west ham sandwich

    Feb 26, 2007
    C-bus
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    1-2-3-4-5? That's like what an idiot would have on his matched luggage
     
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  16. west ham sandwich

    Feb 26, 2007
    C-bus
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I dunno.

    logic/reason state we should win because being the home team makes a huge huge difference in this league.

    But Crew BS Board Magic 8 Ball says we should probably tie, just to keep us guessing as to what this team really is.
     
  17. Coupe

    Coupe Member+

    Mar 3, 2007
    So I guess I'm safe in assuming that Duka will not be starting this week?
     
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  18. DAK77

    DAK77 Member+

    Nov 10, 2008
    Merion Village, OH
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    He might... for Pittsburgh.
     
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