I saw Steven Beitashour of Whitecaps today

[Ghermez Agha]

This whole Beitashour debate is getting old, when will you people let it go?

It's very clear after numerous stellar performances by both Montazeri and Ghafouri that they better than him.

Also, seeing the decline in heydari's game and Steven's solid season in Vancouver I don't see why he shouldn't be considered going forward. Perhaps we have one or two more RB's better than him but there's no clear cut better option than Ghafouri and Montazeri (who is now getting old and likely won't last through 2018).

Heydari's inclusion to TM of late is for two reasons:

- his versatility. CQ likes that he can use him essentially anywhere on the right flank and
- his familiarity with team mates. One thing you always gotta give him he always seems to mesh well with this team and he's been a regular call up since CQ's arrival in iran.

[clipsport]

Ramin Rezaeian is also a Right back. People forget about him.

[saadat_abad]

Ramin Rezaeian is a RB for his club. the only time he played right back was against Iraq in the friendly before AC. in both the chile and Sweden game he played different positions. if im not mistaken he came on around the 88th minute against Chile and played left back or left mid? during the second game he come on last secons half and played left Mid. he is an all around player that is why CQ likes him.

[saadat_abad]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uj_KUVWeXF0

little interview about beitas experience in the world cup. they start talking about Iran and the world Cup at the 8:55 mark.

[sedee91]

This whole Beitashour debate is getting old, when will you people let it go?

It's very clear after numerous stellar performances by both Montazeri and Ghafouri that they better than him.

Also, seeing the decline in heydari's game and Steven's solid season in Vancouver I don't see why he shouldn't be considered going forward. Perhaps we have one or two more RB's better than him but there's no clear cut better option than Ghafouri and Montazeri (who is now getting old and likely won't last through 2018).

Heydari's inclusion to TM of late is for two reasons:

- his versatility. CQ likes that he can use him essentially anywhere on the right flank and
- his familiarity with team mates. One thing you always gotta give him he always seems to mesh well with this team and he's been a regular call up since CQ's arrival in iran.

Our TM cannot have players to be over 32 by the time we get to the WC in 2018. Beita has to be considered, not due to only his performances, but his ability of being a legionnaire in a foreign country (not being Iran or neighboring countries), and playing on a different continent. This like introducing a player who can think outside of the box due to playing in a league that favors different styles than those opposed in Europe and the Middle East. Montazeri and Ghafouri are very good even better than Beita, but still Montazeri lacks in age and possibly wouldn't make it to the next WC, and our options have to be open. I cannot stand to see Khanzadeh play in TM due to that incident. We also need to CBs, and that might be a little worrisome to find, as CQ used PAG for that position and he was a utility player, but that does not still cut it. We need more. By now most of you (members) should know I am a huge supporter of having Legionnaires in TM, because it adds more value (in my opinion).

[IranTM]

Another thread about a defensive player..

[teammelli91]

Beitashour will have to compete with Vouria Ghafouri for the RB spot. Vouria Ghafouri has been in tremendous form.

Let's see if Carlos will call him up. Will be exciting to see him again in Team Melli.

[Bagg10]

Baba badbakht Esteve o velesh konin! Poor guy has to fly 30+ hours (round trip) only to warm the bench; or if he's lucky, get subbed on in the 87th minute against like India or Turkmenistan.