John Porter
@forwhomthebell.bsky.social
Englishman writing about CF Montréal. Check out my blog about all things L’Impact: https://forwhomthebell.substack.com
Yeah, he’s not a world beater but I be thing I’d say for Craig is that he’s always fit and available - he even fits into midfield when asked to even though he’s clearly uncomfortable there. Think him and Petrasso have been pretty solid despite not arriving as triallists
November 15, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Yeah, he’s not a world beater but I be thing I’d say for Craig is that he’s always fit and available - he even fits into midfield when asked to even though he’s clearly uncomfortable there. Think him and Petrasso have been pretty solid despite not arriving as triallists
Yeah, I haven’t seen much to get excited by. I don’t think he’s anywhere near as good on the ball as Campbell either… I’d probably say I’ve been more impressed with Craig and he’s given much less hype
November 15, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Yeah, I haven’t seen much to get excited by. I don’t think he’s anywhere near as good on the ball as Campbell either… I’d probably say I’ve been more impressed with Craig and he’s given much less hype
I was actually going to say the same thing. I’ve only seen him on tv but he looks a little too lightweight for a centre back. He needs to put on some weight and beef up a bit!
November 15, 2025 at 1:47 PM
I was actually going to say the same thing. I’ve only seen him on tv but he looks a little too lightweight for a centre back. He needs to put on some weight and beef up a bit!
Completely agree on Neal! I know the guys on The Ball is Round love him but even when he’s fit (which is rare) I’m not all that impressed. Certainly not a patch on Campbell. Hopefully he’ll improve next season and actually get a run of games together!
November 15, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Completely agree on Neal! I know the guys on The Ball is Round love him but even when he’s fit (which is rare) I’m not all that impressed. Certainly not a patch on Campbell. Hopefully he’ll improve next season and actually get a run of games together!
That’s a good shout and makes sense. Fingers crossed the longer term investment in Escobar will pay off. He’s certainly got a lot of ability
November 15, 2025 at 12:11 PM
That’s a good shout and makes sense. Fingers crossed the longer term investment in Escobar will pay off. He’s certainly got a lot of ability
Looking forward to checking out Gervais, thanks again for sharing!
November 14, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Looking forward to checking out Gervais, thanks again for sharing!
Yes, I saw pictures of the blizzard!
November 14, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Yes, I saw pictures of the blizzard!
I hadn’t seen this, Mark! Thank you! How do you feel about this?
November 14, 2025 at 5:56 PM
I hadn’t seen this, Mark! Thank you! How do you feel about this?
Thanks Mark, I’ll enjoy digesting this! 👍👍👍
November 14, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Thanks Mark, I’ll enjoy digesting this! 👍👍👍
I guess we should applaud the hierarchy for moving swiftly and decisively then 👍 Onwards and upwards (hopefully)
November 11, 2025 at 8:43 PM
I guess we should applaud the hierarchy for moving swiftly and decisively then 👍 Onwards and upwards (hopefully)
So sad that real fans are being priced out
October 4, 2025 at 1:14 PM
So sad that real fans are being priced out
True and I think they’ve both been good too. I think all the preseason signings barring vrioni have been successes. Herbers and Neal have shown enough when fit (not fit often enough though). I think we just needed a couple more signings in key positions.
October 4, 2025 at 12:54 PM
True and I think they’ve both been good too. I think all the preseason signings barring vrioni have been successes. Herbers and Neal have shown enough when fit (not fit often enough though). I think we just needed a couple more signings in key positions.
Petrasso only. He’s been one of the few success stories of the season given that he was a triallist
October 4, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Petrasso only. He’s been one of the few success stories of the season given that he was a triallist
Totally get that mate, I’d be the same… it’s a bigger tournament these days and some of the games won’t be necessarily that interesting/inviting on paper
October 1, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Totally get that mate, I’d be the same… it’s a bigger tournament these days and some of the games won’t be necessarily that interesting/inviting on paper
Wow! 4.5 million applicants in the lottery!!
October 1, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Wow! 4.5 million applicants in the lottery!!
Wow! That’s a lot of requests! You’re right, maybe best to stay at home! Should still be able to feel the special atmosphere of the tournament even if you don’t get to a match
September 29, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Wow! That’s a lot of requests! You’re right, maybe best to stay at home! Should still be able to feel the special atmosphere of the tournament even if you don’t get to a match
Argh, be a shame if you couldn’t see a World Cup game - really hope you can 🤞
September 29, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Argh, be a shame if you couldn’t see a World Cup game - really hope you can 🤞
Sounds like a nice routine to me! 👍 just be nice to see a few more wins at SS!
September 29, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Sounds like a nice routine to me! 👍 just be nice to see a few more wins at SS!
Yeah, it’s got the original wooden seats and a nice traditional feel. There’s even a nice view of the Thames from one of the stands!
September 29, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Yeah, it’s got the original wooden seats and a nice traditional feel. There’s even a nice view of the Thames from one of the stands!
It is I’m afraid. There are fairly decent train links though. I haven’t been up there for a while and aiming to soon. It’s funny how our sense of distance is so different!
September 29, 2025 at 7:22 PM
It is I’m afraid. There are fairly decent train links though. I haven’t been up there for a while and aiming to soon. It’s funny how our sense of distance is so different!
Well, you’ve got good options to choose from in London! Apparently Tottenham’s new stadium is super impressive! On the other end of the spectrum, Fulham’s is very nice in an old school way
September 29, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Well, you’ve got good options to choose from in London! Apparently Tottenham’s new stadium is super impressive! On the other end of the spectrum, Fulham’s is very nice in an old school way