Posted on 2/10/2012

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The last two days I wrote about Canada head coach Stephen Hart and would-be Canadian international Jonathan de Guzman, whose restrictive Dutch citizenship is a major issue off the pitch. 

Brampton, Ontario native David "Junior" Hoilett is a different situation and one I certainly understand.  A talented striker playing for Blackburn Rovers in England he has options for what country to play for, but it does remind me of the mind battle for Canadian players slugging it out in Europe trying to win spots on the first team of their respective clubs. 

WATCH: Stephen Hart discussing Junior Hoilett

Club vs. Country. 

Sure players like Nick Dasovic and Paul Peschisolido wanted to play for Canada, but would they have their spot on the club team when they returned??  Hart was disappointed that Hoilett was not transferred and signed from Blackburn when the January transfer window closed. 

If he had signed a significant contract Hart thinks he would then opt to play for Canada since he would be taken care of financially and not have to risk his club career over a possible injury while playing for Canada.  

This one may take a little more time, but how nice would it be for Canada if we could see both of our strikers play in the English Premier League.  I don’t think we’ve ever been able to say that!

Back to the team, I certainly am looking forward to the friendly against the United States on June 3rd at BMO Field before round three of World Cup Qualifying starts to see how we rate with one of the best countries in our region, Honduras, and finally, at home!

Comments

Posted by carlos velasquez on
4/13/2012 5:02:08 PM
lee good for honduras because david suazo camback to the national team and stronger,faster and scoring against costa rica.
Posted by Steven Simpson on
6/3/2012 11:11:08 AM
Hi, Can you please look as Steven Simpson from Power FC in Toronto on the. He is one example of really talented youths in Canada that goes unnoticed because of a lack of exposure and opportunities. Please watch our video, I promise you wont be disappointed.. I have attached an article and 2 of his youtube video http://academysoccer.ca/?page=article&ID=419 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WtG0ioZuAs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_QzaXAH6eg&feature=channel&list=UL
Posted by kelvin on
9/4/2012 11:54:50 AM
What happened to Laliga being aired on Goltv?, the whole entertainment and reason why I applied for goltv has been taken away!!
Posted by kelvin on
9/4/2012 11:56:03 AM
What happened to Laliga being aired on Goltv?, the whole entertainment and reason why I applied for goltv has been taken away!!
Posted by frederic on
9/15/2012 10:24:30 AM
I share the comments of Kelvin... What happened to Laliga Goltv ? I m looking for every games of Real Madrid and i m now forced to see it on internet stream because I cant even pay for it on tv now... Very very disapointed...
Posted by julien on
9/15/2012 1:58:03 PM
We need la liga!!!!! I got goltv just for that,Please do somme thing...
Posted by julien on
9/18/2012 3:40:11 PM
¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡ LA LIGA !!!!!!!!!....Just give all the money they want.....We need spanish league!!!! We dont have goltv for brazilian second division or mexicain leaguea and We can see toronto fc on few chanels....So,give me back la liga...PLEASE!!!!!
Posted by archie on
10/4/2012 1:47:32 PM
Sunday Oct. 7. Real Madrid versus Barcelona and its not on GOL TV. You need it with messi and ronaldo going head to head.
Posted by julien on
10/13/2012 9:59:31 AM
¡¡¡¡¡¡La liga!!!!!! Que passa???.... Give us news. Please...
Posted by ulises on
10/19/2012 6:05:19 PM
Since you don't pass La Liga I'm going to cancel de subscription to Gol Tv
Posted by ulises on
10/19/2012 6:05:57 PM
Since you don't pass La Liga I'm going to cancel de subscription to Gol Tv
Posted by ulises on
10/19/2012 6:06:43 PM
Since you don't pass La Liga I'm going to cancel de subscription to Gol Tv
Posted by jose perez on
10/28/2012 12:53:37 PM
To day October28,River vs Boca,and you don't pass that beautiful game. But i have know choice to watch Toronto fc BORING games. So i am considering to cancel Gol tv channel. Could you explain to me that how a good u-17 soccer player can have a chance to try for Canadian national team because until i know its not a soccer league where young players can show the skill and ability like most of the serious soccer countries have ?
Posted by Mando on
11/24/2012 7:06:10 PM
More and more people are asking for "LA LIGA" and no response from GolTV.CA. The message you have does not sound encouraging. It tells me to cancel the service provider because Gol TV does not show La LIGA. Response and tell us you will not bring it back, but hopefully next year or two. We could save some money this way. WE WANT LA LIGA. AT LEAST BARCA AND MADRID GAMES
Posted by Mando on
11/24/2012 7:06:34 PM
More and more people are asking for "LA LIGA" and no response from GolTV.CA. The message you have does not sound encouraging. It tells me to cancel the service provider because Gol TV does not show La LIGA. Response and tell us you will not bring it back, but hopefully next year or two. We could save some money this way. WE WANT LA LIGA. AT LEAST BARCA AND MADRID GAMES
Posted by Mando on
11/24/2012 7:07:14 PM
More and more people are asking for "LA LIGA" and no response from GolTV.CA. The message you have does not sound encouraging. It tells me to cancel the service provider because Gol TV does not show La LIGA. Response and tell us you will not bring it back, but hopefully next year or two. We could save some money this way. WE WANT LA LIGA. AT LEAST BARCA AND MADRID GAMES
Posted by Mando on
11/24/2012 7:07:33 PM
More and more people are asking for "LA LIGA" and no response from GolTV.CA. The message you have does not sound encouraging. It tells me to cancel the service provider because Gol TV does not show La LIGA. Response and tell us you will not bring it back, but hopefully next year or two. We could save some money this way. WE WANT LA LIGA. AT LEAST BARCA AND MADRID GAMES
Posted by Mando on
11/24/2012 7:08:34 PM
More and more people are asking for "LA LIGA" and no response from GolTV.CA. The message you have does not sound encouraging. It tells me to cancel the service provider because Gol TV does not show La LIGA. Response and tell us you will not bring it back, but hopefully next year or two. We could save some money this way. WE WANT LA LIGA. AT LEAST BARCA AND MADRID GAMES
Posted by Mando on
11/24/2012 7:08:55 PM
More and more people are asking for "LA LIGA" and no response from GolTV.CA. The message you have does not sound encouraging. It tells me to cancel the service provider because Gol TV does not show La LIGA. Response and tell us you will not bring it back, but hopefully next year or two. We could save some money this way. WE WANT LA LIGA. AT LEAST BARCA AND MADRID GAMES
Posted by bayleaf on
1/2/2013 10:51:01 AM
Come on goltv where is LA Liga games,what`s taking so long.
Posted by Jaime on
3/1/2013 2:17:51 PM
Dear GolTV... Tomorrow's Real Madrid VS Barcelona match is going to be broadcast in 132 countries, Brundi being one of them. Would it be too much to ask if "you" could negotiate a little with Bein Sport so we here in Canada (only the 2nd largest Country in the World)....maybe just maybe we could watch the game without having to "steal" the signal from a US provider?
Posted by Jaime on
3/1/2013 2:18:46 PM
Dear GolTV... Tomorrow's Real Madrid VS Barcelona match is going to be broadcast in 132 countries, Brundi being one of them. Would it be too much to ask if "you" could negotiate a little with Bein Sport so we here in Canada (only the 2nd largest Country in the World)....maybe just maybe we could watch the game without having to "steal" the signal from a US provider?
Posted by Jaime on
3/1/2013 2:19:09 PM
Dear GolTV... Tomorrow's Real Madrid VS Barcelona match is going to be broadcast in 132 countries, Brundi being one of them. Would it be too much to ask if "you" could negotiate a little with Bein Sport so we here in Canada (only the 2nd largest Country in the World)....maybe just maybe we could watch the game without having to "steal" the signal from a US provider?
Posted by Jake on
4/16/2013 11:42:02 AM
Wish Goltv would show more MLS player goals on oh my goals,like the one from Impact Marco Di vaio against Columbus this weekend,that was a classic blast.
Posted by Jake on
4/16/2013 11:53:41 AM
Congrats to the young Canadian U-17 men who are off to the U-17 World Cup in Qatar,just do it,GO CANADA.
Posted by Jake on
4/16/2013 2:53:02 PM
Sorry correction U-17 World Cup is in The United Arab Emirates.

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Lee Godfrey brings an extensive amount of soccer broadcast experience to GolTV where he is the host of the station’s original Canadian news program Extra Time.