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Post by cjeagle on Jul 22, 2015 5:00:55 GMT 8
It seems that Iain has signed with Iranian top tier club Tractor Sazi FC. His wikipedia page as well as the Tractor Sazi wiki page even reflects it.
This means that Iain might be playing in the Asian Champions League this coming season.
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Post by tonn805 on Jul 22, 2015 11:18:16 GMT 8
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Post by cjeagle on Jul 22, 2015 13:00:18 GMT 8
Acc. to my Iranian contacts, Tractor apparently plans to use him as left back, as they just sold their starting player in that position. He was used in that position at Melbourne FC only recently and according to an Aussie article I read, he didn't like it very much, so I wonder how he will do over there.
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Post by nike on Jul 23, 2015 19:53:52 GMT 8
Acc. to my Iranian contacts, Tractor apparently plans to use him as left back, as they just sold their starting player in that position. He was used in that position at Melbourne FC only recently and according to an Aussie article I read, he didn't like it very much, so I wonder how he will do over there. he was listed as attackers . Most likely he will be playing in the wing.
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Post by cjeagle on Jul 31, 2015 2:57:01 GMT 8
football.com.ph/ramsay-we-are-a-threat-to-any-team/New Azkal Iain Ramsay admitted that his first two stints for the national team has paid dividends for his career. The former Melbourne City FC player made his Philippine National Team dream a reality after suiting up in the first two matches of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. Ramsay was also eligible to play for either Australia and Scotland — the former because it is his birthplace and the latter because it is his father’s homeland. “It’s a privilege to play for the national team,” Ramsay said. “We have got off to a great start and in a short amount of time with a lot of new players coming into the group I think we have done really well.” Ramsay’s second match for the Azkals was perhaps more memorable than the first. The winger scored his first international goal in the 2-0 win against Yemen. “It was a great feeling to score my first international goal,” added Ramsay. The attacking trio of Ramsay, Patiño, and Misagh Bahadoran — working well with Phil Younghusband — has rewarded the Azkals with four goals in the qualifiers. Ramsay hopes that they can get even better. “We have some quality in the front third of the pitch,” Ramsay continued. “Each individual has their own strengths and if we can play to our strengths, we are a threat to any team.” After his debut for the Azkals, Ramsay signed for Iranian top flight side Tractor Sazi FC. The winger is confident that he can contribute well to the team. “It’s a great challenge, and it’s one I feel ready for,” said Ramsay. “I feel confident in my ability that I can help my new team have a strong season.” The Philippines play Uzbekistan next in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. The match will be a Philippine home game and will be played at the Philippine Sports Stadium in Bocaue, Bulacan on September 8, 2015.
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Post by azkal14 on Aug 8, 2015 22:49:27 GMT 8
Iain Ramsay had two assists in his debut !
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Post by cjeagle on Aug 9, 2015 3:45:28 GMT 8
Iain Ramsay had two assists in his debut ! Iain seems to have impressed in his debut with Tractor Sazi providing 2 assists. He seems to have made quite an impression especially with Tractor's fans on his instagram with plenty of fans making lots of positive comments. http://instagram.com/p/6HaDcBE95E
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Post by cjeagle on Aug 9, 2015 9:36:53 GMT 8
Acc. to my Iranian contacts, Tractor apparently plans to use him as left back, as they just sold their starting player in that position. He was used in that position at Melbourne FC only recently and according to an Aussie article I read, he didn't like it very much, so I wonder how he will do over there. he was listed as attackers . Most likely he will be playing in the wing. As expected, he was used as left back. One of Tractor's best players already plays left mid, so they needed him at left back. He seems to have played decent at that position in his debut.
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Post by nike on Aug 10, 2015 20:47:51 GMT 8
he was listed as attackers . Most likely he will be playing in the wing. As expected, he was used as left back. One of Tractor's best players already plays left mid, so they needed him at left back. He seems to have played decent at that position in his debut. if u look at the latest starting 11 he's on the left wing not LB.
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Post by nike on Aug 10, 2015 20:51:25 GMT 8
As expected, he was used as left back. One of Tractor's best players already plays left mid, so they needed him at left back. He seems to have played decent at that position in his debut. if u look at the latest starting 11 he's on the left wing not LB. tiraxturclub's photo http://instagram.com/p/6DCePhCHmV
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Post by cjeagle on Aug 11, 2015 2:39:51 GMT 8
As expected, he was used as left back. One of Tractor's best players already plays left mid, so they needed him at left back. He seems to have played decent at that position in his debut. if u look at the latest starting 11 he's on the left wing not LB. I decided to watch the video to confirm this and verify what you said. It looks like I was misinformed. Iain is playing an advanced left sided position, not at left back, possibly even as the left sided forward player in a 4-3-3 while the regular left mid still continues to play at that position. I think the Iranian fan I got the info from thought they were playing a different formation(4-4-2) and thought there was no way they were going to replace one of the team's best players at left mid, so automatically thought Iain was playing at left back, only to be used as an attacking player at the left forward position. and the highlights Iain was voted man of the match by the fans(68%) on his debut http://instagram.com/p/6GHvC9iHpd
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Post by nike on Aug 12, 2015 0:34:39 GMT 8
if u look at the latest starting 11 he's on the left wing not LB. I decided to watch the video to confirm this and verify what you said. It looks like I was misinformed. Iain is playing an advanced left sided position, not at left back, possibly even as the left sided forward player in a 4-3-3 while the regular left mid still continues to play at that position. I think the Iranian fan I got the info from thought they were playing a different formation(4-4-2) and thought there was no way they were going to replace one of the team's best players at left mid, so automatically thought Iain was playing at left back, only to be used as an attacking player at the left forward position. and the highlights Iain was voted man of the match by the fans(68%) on his debut http://instagr.am/p/6GHvC9iHpd on his first game for tractor he was utilized as LB but the coaches decided to put him on the left wing on the following game.
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Post by cjeagle on Aug 17, 2015 8:02:57 GMT 8
Another nice assist provided by Ramsay in a 1-1 draw, 3 assists in 2 games so far.
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Post by cjeagle on Sept 6, 2015 14:04:11 GMT 8
Azkals midfielder Iain Ramsay felt right at home with his teammates on his return to Manila in time for the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. Ramsay, who was scintillating in his first three games for the Azkals, was the first of the foreign-based Azkals to arrive in the country for the Qualifiers. The midfielder had made his debut against Bahrain last June 11th and scored his first international goal against Yemen last June 16th. “I’m so excited to come back and play the qualifiers,” said Ramsay. “The wins have given me and the team a lot of confidence.” The midfielder initially thought that it might take him at least a few games to jell with his teammates since he just joined the team last June. However, Ramsay quickly settled in with his teammates, particularly with constant roommate Misagh Bahadoran. “We always have a good laugh with my roommate Misagh,” said Ramsay. “(Me and my teammates) jelled together nicely so well. It’s like we have known our selves for a long time already which is very rare, even for club teams.” With the Uzbekistan match looming, Ramsay is ready for the challenge against the top-ranked side in Group H. ‘We’re just so excited to make the nation proud once again,” added Ramsay. “The team feels more comfortable and we just want to make the country and the fans proud.” football.com.ph/iain-ramsay-its-like-weve-known-each-other-for-a-long-time/
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Post by cjeagle on Sept 8, 2015 6:43:27 GMT 8
It took a long time for Iain Ramsay to decide about suiting up for the Philippine Men’s National Football Team but the length of his decision-making process is inversely proportional to the length of his appreciation of becoming one of the Azkals. Quickly emerging as an integral character to Dooley’s squad, the Filipino-Australian winger revealed his delight in representing the Philippines ahead of the huge clash against Uzbekistan tomorrow. “I told Coach Dooley and [team manager] Dan Palami when I make the decision to play for the Philippines, I’ll be fully committed. I’ve never looked back since. I’ve enjoyed every moment,” the Tractor Sazi midfielder disclosed. So far, his enthusiasm in donning the Azkals’ jersey has been reflected nicely on the field. Ramsay played a big role in steering the Philippines to three straight wins, often providing the much-needed flair and creativity down the flanks. Concerns about team chemistry were brewing when he and three others walked into the squad, but Ramsay thinks that they have gelled really well and the pleasing start is evidence to that. Iain Ramsay Currently, the left winger has a goal and an assist to his name in the two matches against Bahrain and Yemen. Whilst enjoying the occasion of scoring a goal for the Philippines, Ramsay insists that it would be fine if he does not find the back of the net for as long as somebody else does. “I just want to do my best I can to help the team and at the end of the day, we’re fighting for the same goal. We don’t really care who scores in the team as long as we do the job, come away with three points to make sure we qualify,” he stressed. Amongst the things he liked so far in his brief but meaningful stint with the Azkals is the overwhelming support of the crowd. “You know, the fans, they make the difference. When they turn out in numbers, they give the team confidence and the extra adrenaline push in the game to ensure that we come away with the victory. I’m hoping they help us again,” Ramsay uttered. A stern test is on deck for him and the rest of the squad who are bound to host a traditional Asian football powerhouse in Uzbekistan. The Central Asians are currently ranked 75, and have been just a step or two short in earning chances to qualify in previous World Cup Qualifiers. Tomorrow’s match will also go down in the history of Philippine football regardless of the result as it would be the highest-ever opposition the Azkals will face in terms of FIFA rankings. As they aim to nab their fourth win in a row, Ramsay acknowledges the difficulty of toppling the upcoming opposition. “We probably have the hardest coming up against Uzbekistan, a strong outfit. We cannot underestimate them,” he remarked. Iain Ramsay 3 Judging by their recent form, many would think that Uzbekistan hasn’t lived up yet to their seeding. After losing against North Korea in their first match, they scraped past Yemen last Thursday in Tashkent. The Azkals, meanwhile, took the scalp of Bahrain and Yemen in convincing fashion. Nonetheless, Uzbekistan possesses the quality to endanger the Philippines’ chances of advancing to the next stage of the qualifiers. Now on the back of a win, the Uzbeks perhaps could get their qualifying campaign running with another positive result at the expense of the Philippines. Dedicated to avoid such scenario, the Azkals are eyeing to claim their fourth win in a row. Ramsay is, of course, no exception. “We’ve got off to a great start and I’ve been very happy to be a part of that and I want to continue this success,” the 26 year-old said. tiebreakertimes.com/tbt/committed-ramsay-savours-moment-azkals/35125
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