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Re: Willis Plaza Thread
« Reply #150 on: February 15, 2017, 07:30:49 AM »
WATCH: Willis Plaza’s goal earns East Bengal a 1-1 draw with Shillong Lajong

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Re: Willis Plaza Thread
« Reply #151 on: March 13, 2017, 06:56:28 AM »
WATCH: Willis Plaza nets his seventh goal of the season in East Bengal’s 2-1 loss to Chennai City.

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Re: Willis Plaza Thread
« Reply #152 on: March 15, 2017, 08:55:20 AM »
Like Plaza side have a shop keeper  :D

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Re: Willis Plaza Thread
« Reply #153 on: April 29, 2017, 05:49:36 PM »
WATCH: Willis Plaza’s brace leads East Bengal to a 4-0 win over Mumbai FC

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Re: Willis Plaza Thread
« Reply #154 on: September 16, 2017, 07:20:00 PM »
WATCH: Willis Plaza scores a late equalizer in East Bengal FC’s 2-2 draw with Mohammedan SC

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Re: Willis Plaza Thread
« Reply #155 on: September 16, 2017, 07:45:44 PM »
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Re: Willis Plaza Thread
« Reply #156 on: September 16, 2017, 10:50:53 PM »
From here on ah feel ppl jaded by any word of equalizers by Plaza. By any mention of goals by Plaza ...
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Re: Willis Plaza Thread
« Reply #157 on: September 19, 2017, 09:08:55 AM »
WATCH: A hat-trick from Willis Plaza leads East Bengal FC to a 5-0 win over Tollygunge Agragami

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Re: Willis Plaza Thread
« Reply #158 on: September 19, 2017, 03:34:02 PM »
WATCH: A hat-trick from Willis Plaza leads East Bengal FC to a 5-0 win over Tollygunge Agragami

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he finally found his level. Three easy chances vs panama and he scoffed all three missing a big gaping open empty net and failing to even convert one of those clear cut chances to make the game interesting, what a big fat waste of time.
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Re: Willis Plaza Thread
« Reply #159 on: September 20, 2017, 08:21:40 AM »
WATCH: A hat-trick from Willis Plaza leads East Bengal FC to a 5-0 win over Tollygunge Agragami

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he finally found his level. Three easy chances vs panama and he scoffed all three missing a big gaping open empty net and failing to even convert one of those clear cut chances to make the game interesting, what a big fat waste of time.

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Re: Willis Plaza Thread
« Reply #160 on: September 20, 2017, 10:50:07 AM »
WATCH: A hat-trick from Willis Plaza leads East Bengal FC to a 5-0 win over Tollygunge Agragami

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he finally found his level. Three easy chances vs panama and he scoffed all three missing a big gaping open empty net and failing to even convert one of those clear cut chances to make the game interesting, what a big fat waste of time.

India Leaguxxge is probably worse than the worst Central American league like Nicaragua
mate with the exception of kenwin all our forwards are terrible in front of goal and are not great finishers regardless where in the world they ply their trade. in the last ten years stern John and kenwin was the best we could have cooked up in the goal scoring department up front and it showed in our campaign where molino a midfielder was our top scorer with two goals. and if we are to see another world cup or even gold cup then we better come up with a clinical striker a world class goal keeper and four spanking brand new defenders who plays on a very high level or it's more beatings waiting for us down the line.
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Re: Willis Plaza Thread
« Reply #161 on: December 16, 2017, 09:19:47 AM »
WATCH: A Willis Plaza brace gives East Bengal a 3-2 win over Churchill Brothers. First goal at 1m52s, second at 5m32s.

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Willis Plaza released by East Bengal
« Reply #162 on: January 22, 2018, 04:05:35 PM »
Willis Plaza released by East Bengal
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After a debacle on Sunday in the form of a 2-0 loss to arch-rivals Mohun Bagan, East Bengal have decided to part ways with out-of-form striker Willis Plaza.

The former Trinidad and Tobago international has received the backing of coach Khalid Jamil all throughout the season so far but after the derby loss where his performance was once again disappointing, the club officials didn’t want to retain his services any more.

As a matter of fact, Plaza has been in poor form all throughout the season starting from the Calcutta Football League last year. But despite all the criticism, Jamil had always backed the Trinidadian to find his scoring boots. Even in the ongoing I-League, Plaza has failed to make any impact whatsoever barring a brace against low-ranked Churchill Brothers and thus, while the transfer window is still active, East Bengal wanted to do away with him and find an able replacement.

Even Jamil, who had won the I-League with Aizawl FC last year has come under pressure after he has failed to deliver in both the matches against Mohun Bagan. After losing 1-0 to arch-rivals just last December, the Red and Golds failed to go past Mohun Bagan once again and in the post-match press conference, Jamil admitted that it was all his fault.

“I admit that it is 100% my fault. I don’t want to blame any player,” he said accepting that he had made tactical errors.

“The players weren’t ready and I should have made my defense a bit strong,” he added.

After the two first-half goals, the East Bengal half of the crowd at the Salt Lake stadium on Sunday had turned silent and were occasionally screaming, “Khalid Jamil go back.” Commenting on this, he said, “The supporters have the right to say this. I will not give any excuse and I take all the blame. We have made mistakes and I take responsibility for it.”
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Mohammedan Sporting land coup, sign T&T striker Willis Plaza
« Reply #163 on: January 26, 2018, 04:25:56 PM »
Mohammedan Sporting land coup, sign T&T striker Willis Plaza
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Kolkata’s Mohammedan Sporting Club have pulled off a coup ahead of the 2017/18 Second Division League by strengthened their squad with the signing of Trinidad and Tobago striker Willis Deon Plaza only days after he was released by city rivals East Bengal.

The 30-year-old Caribbean marksman becomes the Black Panthers’ first foreign signing for the Second Division League and the first ever North American player at the club.

General Secretary Ghazal uz Zafar was delighted with the latest addition to the squad and said, “I am extremely happy to have secured the services of Plaza. He is a proven talent and he has plenty of top level experience. I am confident that he will be an asset to the squad in the upcoming season. I wish him all the very best for the season.”

Having completed formalities, an excited Plaza said, “I have heard a lot about Mohammedan Sporting Club. It’s an honour to be a part of such a big club. I can’t wait to join my teammates and begin training.”

Plaza, who joined East Bengal Club from San Juan Jabloteh FC ahead of 2016/17 I-League, scored 14 goals for the Red and Golds in all competitions. He also represented his country 23 times and scored seven goals.
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Why Willis Plaza will succeed at Mohammedan SC
« Reply #164 on: January 27, 2018, 01:21:10 PM »
Why Willis Plaza will succeed at Mohammedan SC
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All eyes will be on Willis Plaza when Mohammedan Sporting Club kick-off their I-League 2nd Division campaign in March.

The jury is out as to whether the Trinidadian is the right man to lead the line for the Black Panthers, but there is quiet optimism at the 127-year-old club.

There will be an obligatory heap of pressure riding on Plaza’s shoulders. This will no doubt be amplified by his experience in Kolkata, as the striker failed to breakthrough at East Bengal despite making a blistering start last season scoring 5 goals in first 8 matches.

As a result, it is imperative that the 30-year-old hits the ground running for the sake of Mohammedan SC, and his own career progression.

The best way to do that, of course, is by rattling in the goals and Plaza won’t be fussy over how he justifies his status as top marksman.

His critics will raise questions about his work rate by saying that he scored only 7 goals this season in 17 appearances, but statistics don’t always tell the full story.

It’s a fact that strikers will always be judged on how many goals they score. Goals win games and that is why they are always the most important players in the squad.

However, the modern game has changed. Strikers have to do more than that in most tactical systems and Plaza’s ability to play as a lone forward, or with a partner up front, makes him extremely attractive.

Strong in the air, technically sound and quick enough to cause panic, Plaza can play for a team that looks to dominate teams through possession. He can either play on the shoulder of the last defender, or with his back to goal. He can be a link man as well as an out and out striker.

The Trinidadian has never lacked ambition or self-confidence and he can surely match up to the best, and this is his chance to prove that.
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Re: Willis Plaza Thread
« Reply #165 on: March 05, 2018, 06:59:43 AM »
Willis Plaza's contract with Mohammedan SC has been terminated by mutual consent.
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Re: Willis Plaza Thread
« Reply #166 on: March 05, 2018, 09:40:41 AM »
Willis Plaza's contract with Mohammedan SC has been terminated by mutual consent.
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Re: Willis Plaza Thread
« Reply #167 on: March 05, 2018, 12:31:02 PM »
From "Kolkata’s Mohammedan Sporting Club have pulled off a coup..." to "contract with Mohammedan SC has been terminated by mutual consent" in less than 6 weeks?!!!  ???

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« Reply #168 on: March 06, 2018, 02:59:35 AM »
From "Kolkata’s Mohammedan Sporting Club have pulled off a coup..." to "contract with Mohammedan SC has been terminated by mutual consent" in less than 6 weeks?!!!  ???

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Former East Bengal striker Willis Plaza replaces Siyo at Churchill Brothers
« Reply #169 on: March 06, 2018, 02:57:19 PM »
Former East Bengal striker Willis Plaza replaces Siyo at Churchill Brothers
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Churchill Brothers have signed Willis Deon Plaza to replace Jeancy Zunapio Siyo who has been released by the club, Goal can confirm.

The Trinidad and Tobago forward's previous I-League stint was with East Bengal and his last bout for the Red and Golds was when Mohun Bagan clinched the Kolkata derby by a 2-0 victory in January this year.

He had clocked 649 minutes under the Khalid Jamil-led East Bengal side this season wherein he scored twice from the eight appearances. Interestingly, he scored both those goals against Churchill Brothers and it included a late injury time winner that helped his side edge a five-goal thriller in Kolkata.

Plaza was last contracted to  I-League second division side Mohammedan Sporting who have roped in Ethiopian attacker Fikru Tefera Lemessa as a replacement.

He would be available for selection for Churchill Brothers' final game of the season against Minerva Punjab that may well save his current team from the clutches of relegation while possibly jeopardising the Punjabi team's title quest.

"We had to release (Mechac) Koffi who had a fracture in his foot. He played with pain for three matches but he could not continue like that. It was better to replace him with another striker and we got these two strikers who did not deliver for us," Fernandes had lamented after losing against Mohun Bagan on Saturday.

The Goans are currently ninth, with 17 points from as many games, in the I-League. Below them are Indian Arrows (15) while a place above them are Chennai City (19), who have both wrapped up their campaign.

However, as Churchill Brothers look to avoid the drop with a win on Thursday, the conundrum of Chennai City's 'relegation immunity' may well play a role over the Varca-based team's fate as seventh-placed Gokulam Kerala (20) are already immune to relegation and Shillong Lajong (22) are out of reach.
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Re: Willis Plaza Thread
« Reply #170 on: March 06, 2018, 04:05:33 PM »
Real Paladin thing.. they sign him for one game.   If he scores for them they will give him ah 00 designation for sure
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Re: Willis Plaza Thread
« Reply #171 on: April 01, 2018, 09:15:54 PM »
WATCH: Willis Plaza scores the opening goal in Churchill Brothers’ 2-1 loss to Mohun Bagan in the Indian Super Cup.

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Re: Willis Plaza Thread
« Reply #172 on: November 15, 2018, 03:37:40 PM »
WATCH: Willis Plaza scores a hat-trick to propel Churchill Brothers to a 4-2 win over Shillong Lajong. Goals are at 1:37, 5:08, and 5:41.

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Re: Willis Plaza Thread
« Reply #173 on: November 30, 2018, 01:46:47 PM »
WATCH: Willis Plaza's brace propels Churchill Brothers Goa to a 3-0 win over Mohun Bagan

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Re: Willis Plaza Thread
« Reply #174 on: November 30, 2018, 05:21:15 PM »
WATCH: Willis Plaza's goal earns Churchill Brothers Goa a 1-1 draw with Gokulam Kerala FC

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Re: Willis Plaza Thread
« Reply #175 on: December 20, 2018, 10:25:22 PM »
WATCH: Willis Plaza scores an early goal in Churchill Brothers' 2-1 loss to East Bengal

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Re: Willis Plaza Thread
« Reply #176 on: March 11, 2019, 05:59:08 AM »
Willis Plaza scores his 21st goal of the season yesterday, to finish top-joint goalscorer in the Indian I-League. This is the highest goalscoring season ever in his professional career. It is also the most amount of goals scored by a Trinidadian player in a foreign league since Jason Scotland scored 29 goals for Swansea City in all competitions in 2007/2008.

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Re: Willis Plaza Thread
« Reply #177 on: March 11, 2019, 08:31:22 PM »
Congrats to Plaza. :applause: It could have been another journey without any production.

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Re: Willis Plaza Thread
« Reply #178 on: March 29, 2019, 10:32:42 AM »
WATCH: Willis Plaza - 2018/19 Highlights. See all of his goals, assists, and skills. This is an excellent video.

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Re: Willis Plaza Thread
« Reply #179 on: March 29, 2019, 01:12:07 PM »
Excellent indeed!

But he can't seem to replicate it for the NT. Is it that we don't play to his strengths? Or the lever is higher.

I honestly think it is a combination of both.Great to see the variety of goals he scores. He is in the mold of the typical T&T striker. But how would he fare with stingier defences. . .
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