Are you going to the Real Madrid Friendly ?

[anto7]

Thought it might be interesting to gauge how many of us will actually take the option to buy tickets to the RM game. I for one will not fork out this ridiculous amount of money to see the game.

[Roogsy]

Is this a poll? Missing something?

[I_AM_CANADIAN]

$125 minimum is insane. What a complete rip-off. You call $15 off 'loyalty' pricing? I call it lemming pricing.

[Detroit_TFC]

Not boycotting, just too expensive. I'm 75% sure not going to get tickets.

Despite the ridiculously poor way this has been rolled out by the FO, I do like that a top team will be in our house. We could have shown them that we can create atmosphere in North America too, if the FO hadn't of priced out most of the supporters.

edit: I'm sure they'll get a taste of atmosphere at DC too but not like we can bring it.

[Yohan]

I'd rather spend two hours of quality time with a really hot prostitute

[BC101]

I'd rather spend two hours of quality time with a really hot prostitute
................wuh di ass i find myself agreeing with Yohan...

[106-12]

could affored it no problem . but boycotting this game

[olegunnar]

Come on....
everyone has to vote yes...so the market research types get the wrong message.

[NateDoGG]

hell no will i be buying tickets
not even to see kaka play would i pay those prices
out of this WORLD
the ac milan v chelsea game in america is like 100 dollars less then any of those prices for this friendly..... unfuckinbelievable

[Roogsy]

Like I mentioned elsewhere...I got to see Manchester United vs AC Milan for much less.

Granted, it was at Giant Stadium...but to me it's irrelevant. I saw TWO big clubs for much, much less. The fact that I am asked to pay more because our stadium is too small just means I will let someone else (who more than likely is not a TFC fan) get hosed for these tickets.

This will be more like a Real home game than a TFC home game. Our own boys will not have support in their own stadium. That's just disgusting.

[Gixmo]

I will not support this venture... It's a slap in the face and is biting the hand that feeds you. Brutal, I'm dismayed with the club.

[vilerichard]

$125 minimum is insane. What a complete rip-off. You call $15 off 'loyalty' pricing? I call it lemming pricing.

Apparently you *can* put a price on loyalty.

[ilikemusic]

Hah!

Aside from any football related objections to the context of the game, the tickets are just way too much. What am I? Made of money?

[Toronto Ruffrider]

I will buy tickets for this friendly... as soon as MLSE announces that it is laying down permanent grass.

[I_AM_CANADIAN]

If the guys who did these prices up had considered more than how much they could milk out of Torontonians, they would have seen exactly what you're saying Roogsy, but that's just it, they don't care about anything aside from how much they can make from whomever ends up buying the tickets, whether they're Toronto fans or not. Seeing 112 and 113 fill up with soccer moms and glory hunting 20-somethings in all-white shirts is not going to be a pretty sight...

[anto7]

Like I mentioned elsewhere...I got to see Manchester United vs AC Milan for much less.

Granted, it was at Giant Stadium...but to me it's irrelevant. I saw TWO big clubs for much, much less. The fact that I am asked to pay more because our stadium is too small just means I will let someone else (who more than likely is not a TFC fan) get hosed for these tickets.

This will be more like a Real home game than a TFC home game. Our own boys will not have support in their own stadium. That's just disgusting.
Agree with you Roogsy. I went to the Milan v Man Utd game too and also got to see both teams practise the day before and still paid less than what I would have to see to watch this game.

[icecoldbeer]

I'll need a bailout if I buy these tickets!

[I_AM_CANADIAN]

I'll need a bailout if I buy these tickets!
Same. I'm not boycotting really, but those prices are just a slap in the face. Ugh.

[Toronto_Bhoy]

No, I will not be attending nor will my two brothers and father, who were loyal enough to purchase tickets before the stadium was even built. To ask us to purchase additional tickets for a friendly at a "loyality" price of $700 dollars is obscene.

I also find it laughable to have the Club tell me:


"In three short years, Toronto FC has brought new meaning to fan support and venue atmosphere."

The supporters are the ones who have made "TFC" special. Not the poor product or tin stadium. MLSE have obviously missed the entire concept of football support and how its created. This franchise would be the "Marlies of the MLS" without the "loyal" support.

Am I surprised…NO. Disappointed…YES.

[Roogsy]

No, I will not be attending nor will my two brothers and father, who were loyal enough to purchase tickets before the stadium was even built. To ask us to purchase additional tickets for a friendly at a "loyality" price of $700 dollars is obscene.

I also find it laughable to have the Club tell me:


"In three short years, Toronto FC has brought new meaning to fan support and venue atmosphere."

The supporters are the ones who have made "TFC" special. Not the poor product or tin stadium. MLSE have obviously missed the entire concept of football support and how its created. This franchise would be the "Marlies of the MLS" without the "loyal" support.

Am I surprised…NO. Disappointed…YES.

QFT...

[james]

ya i cant afford these slap in the face prices.

You could bet its gonna be a Leaf type atmosphere vs Madrid since it seems like 95% of supporters cant even afford the prices..

[Kickit09]

More like.....In three long years, Toronto FC has brought new meaning to fan exploitation and player oppression.

Only suckers are going to Real in T Oh no.

[nascarguy]

I'm going but only to get my shirt sign but I'm not buying any tickets

[CretanBull]

"In three short years, Toronto FC has brought new meaning to fan support and venue atmosphere."


I'm not sure if I should laugh, cry or throw something when I read that.

[Hooligan69]

I wouldn't be caught dead at this farce of a game. I won't be watching it on television either.

Buying tickets makes you part of the problem.

[Dozitwin]

I'm surprised that anyone would say they are going to try an scalp the tickets. I can't see this game being anywhere near capacity. Buying tickets and trying to sell them at a profit, even at the "loyalty" price seems like an expensive risk.

I seriously doubt 20,000 Real Madrid fans are going to attend and if you want to see TFC play, buying a ticket for a regular season game, even from a scalper, would be a lot more cost effective.

As for me I'll be exercising my right of first refusal.

[CretanBull]

^ I agree, I don't think that people will have any chance of scalping the tickets...I'd predict a flood of tickets being available at face.

[Cashcleaner]

Come on....
everyone has to vote yes...so the market research types get the wrong message.

Ya beat me to it!

Seriously though, I wasn't going to go once the whole scheme was announced, regardless of cost. I agree that I could buy tickets at a discount and sell them with a respectable mark-up, but I don't think I could ever bring myself to do it.

[TheRenter]

fcuk that, however will watch on the teevee

[TheRenter]

Seriously though, I wasn't going to go once the whole scheme was announced, regardless of cost. I agree that I could buy tickets at a discount and sell them with a respectable mark-up, but I don't think I could ever bring myself to do it.

I even doubt that:noidea:

[Afra]

Too much coin for my blood. If the ticket were reasonable I was considering just for the sake of cheering on our boys in a next to impossible game with lots of people cheering for the bad guys. But at $175 per ticket for 109. . . Sorry boys, you are on your own with this one. Thanks MLSE. Have fun selling 20,000 tickets at those prices.

[sampace]

Who cares about a friendly in August, we have more important games to play right now, by the time August roles around there maybe nothing left to play with by what is happening right now. Especially considering that Trader Mo, who use to trade players like Fred in Scoobie wheres Ascotts is now sitting back and doing absolutely NOTHING to improve our side! This season is all but done! Maybe that's why they are all talking about Real Madrid and not about who we play after clinching the Nutrilite Championship, or how will we stay in first....our focus is all messed up in the head office area!

[pubboy]

Too much coin for my blood. If the ticket were reasonable I was considering just for the sake of cheering on our boys in a next to impossible game with lots of people cheering for the bad guys. But at $175 per ticket for 109. . . Sorry boys, you are on your own with this one. Thanks MLSE. Have fun selling 20,000 tickets at those prices.

Exactly !
I was thinking that i'd pay up to about $70, and honestly thought that's about what they would charge for 116. Cant believe the way they are trying to gouge us. Unless somebody on here wants my 4 tickets in 116, then will not be taking up this 'opportunity' !

:scarf:

[Fort York Redcoat]

I believe this will sellout with people who want to be seen or think they are better than TFC.

I don't go to midseason friendlies.

[Mikey]

I don't think I'm eligible for these tickets, I just checked in the mirror and I can't find the word "MUG" on my forehead......

[mclaren]

"It wasn't in the season's ticket holder package (a game against lesser known River Plate of Argentina is), but those fans are getting a better price than Joe Public." Tom Anselmi

We're just so lucky to get that $15 off - thanks Tom, you're the best.

[TorontoBlades]

"It wasn't in the season's ticket holder package (a game against lesser known River Plate of Argentina is), but those fans are getting a better price than Joe Public." Tom Anselmi

We're just so lucky to get that $15 off - thanks Tom, you're the best.

is that the team we should have been playing in the CONCACAF this year? :(

[TorontoBlades]

when looking at this poll please remember not to look at percentages but the number of people that aren't going.

For example up to now, 98 people aren't going - that would lower the overall attendanece from say 20700 to 20602. This isn't even as bad as what cottage country does to dent the attendence. And of course I'm worngly assuming that your tickets won't be snagged up others.

My suggestion, scalp them for a rediculously large sum of money. Flip the script on the MLSE. By all means, have a mass scalp of the tix and give the profits away to charity - no need to be truly greedy...but I think that might be a better way to make a point.

'The RPB Scalp to Save Breast Cancer' - trademark TorontoBlades 6/9/2009

[Fort York Redcoat]

is that the team we should have been playing in the CONCACAF this year? :(

I believe it's some American. I don't know why he wanted to caome to the game but whaever.

[TorontoBlades]

^ I thought that was Joe the Plumber :)

[TorontoBlades]

we got a better loyalty deal!!!!!

http://www.burlingtonsoccer.com/pub/images/TFC%20Logo.JPG

more respect than.......

http://www.joepubliconline.com/images/smwhitelogo.gif

[cementhead]

I will not wast my time driving for Niagara putting $50 bucks in gas another $10 for parking $20 to $40 to go and get something to eat and three tickets $175.I say we go to the Blue Jay game again Baltimore wear are TFC gear.We could sit in the 500 level for $5 buck.

[Fort York Redcoat]

^ I thought that was Joe the Plumber :)

HA! Shows how much tv I watch.

[mike_bouma]

If I get a bailout in the next couple days I might be able to afford $125 tickets!

[MartinUtd]

Where's the option "My company has box seats" :D

[Suds]

Too much coin for my blood. If the ticket were reasonable I was considering just for the sake of cheering on our boys in a next to impossible game with lots of people cheering for the bad guys. But at $175 per ticket for 109. . .

This is what I was thinking before the prices were announced. Add in a few beers, travel to and from the game, etc. Gets beyond my budget for a friendly.

Heck, I would have maybe bit if they offered to credit the value they have on our Int'l Friendly against the cost so it would have only cost me another $65 to see this game.

[Carter]

Too much coin for my blood. If the ticket were reasonable I was considering just for the sake of cheering on our boys in a next to impossible game with lots of people cheering for the bad guys. But at $175 per ticket for 109. . . Sorry boys, you are on your own with this one. Thanks MLSE. Have fun selling 20,000 tickets at those prices.

I figure we just book a vacation sometime next year, hit up england and spain, grab a few matches, it might be cheaper if we book the flights now. :rolleyes:

[Rochdale]

$150.00 for Section 220. Screw that. Staying home and watch it on TV.

[TOBOR !]

when looking at this poll please remember not to look at percentages but the number of people that aren't going.


No, you're wrong. Percentages is exactly what you should be looking at. This poll so far only reflects a portion of RPBers, who are only a portion of overall TFC support and ticket holders. But based on the responses so far over 80% of voters are staying away, a trend you would expect to continue when/if voter numbers increase.

I can only hope that MLSE takes it in the face like Rogers did over the Bills in Toronto fiasco.

[druid]

when looking at this poll please remember not to look at percentages but the number of people that aren't going.

For example up to now, 98 people aren't going - that would lower the overall attendanece from say 20700 to 20602. This isn't even as bad as what cottage country does to dent the attendence. And of course I'm worngly assuming that your tickets won't be snagged up others.

My suggestion, scalp them for a rediculously large sum of money. Flip the script on the MLSE. By all means, have a mass scalp of the tix and give the profits away to charity - no need to be truly greedy...but I think that might be a better way to make a point.

'The RPB Scalp to Save Breast Cancer' - trademark TorontoBlades 6/9/2009

There's no evidence to suggest that the market can support this type of pricing. Perhaps MLSE has done their own market research but pricing of other Euro vs Euro games in NA has been substantially lower than this. In fact, it's been almost 50% less per ticket. And now we're in a recession/depression.

50% extra is a huge jump that entails risk. The question is how much risk, not is there any.

[Chevy]

No, you're wrong. Percentages is exactly what you should be looking at. This poll so far only reflects a portion of RPBers, who are only a portion of overall TFC support and ticket holders. But based on the responses so far over 80% of voters are staying away, a trend you would expect to continue when/if voter numbers increase.

I can only hope that MLSE takes it in the face like Rogers did over the Bills in Toronto fiasco.


I think you're looking at 80% of "supporters" (i.e. south end) not purchasing the tickets, and approx 50-60% of "other" season ticket holders not buying them.

So that leaves about 12,000 or so tickets for "joe public"? I still gotta think they will sell this thing out.

[I_AM_CANADIAN]

^ I saw Italy play at Skydome for less than $40 about 5-6 years ago, just to add another example.

[rviewmirror]

No, you're wrong. Percentages is exactly what you should be looking at. This poll so far only reflects a portion of RPBers, who are only a portion of overall TFC support and ticket holders. But based on the responses so far over 80% of voters are staying away, a trend you would expect to continue when/if voter numbers increase.


I disagree, this board is not reflective of the over 50% casual fan season ticket base. This board has supporters who are upset with the FO, the casual fan is not. I think this game will sell out, but will do so with greater support for Real than TFC :(

[Fort York Redcoat]

^Agreed. If I lurked casual-like on this board I'd stay the hell away if I was pro on this issue.

[Jay P]

I'm going.

[Pachuco]

I disagree, this board is not reflective of the over 50% casual fan season ticket base. This board has supporters who are upset with the FO, the casual fan is not. I think this game will sell out, but will do so with greater support for Real than TFC :(

Actually, I've offered up my tickets to the casual fans I know and all of them declined. 1 of them is a big Real fan and he has no idea what's going on with the FO and supporters. This is the same guy that contacted me the day it was announced Real was coming so that he could get tickets. To be honest, I don't see alot of interest at all.

[Carts]

I'd rather spend two hours of quality time with a really hot prostitute

Post of the Year candidate right here!!!

Carts...

[Boudge]

$175 dollar tickets for section 109!!

These guys are NUTS!

[Fort York Redcoat]

I'm going.

Thasit?

[Joe Kool]

I won't pay it. No way. $1800 for the season was already putting myself in enough debt. If I was going to spend the money I would rather buy tickets for a playoff game that matters if we make it that far.

[CoachGT]

I disagree, this board is not reflective of the over 50% casual fan season ticket base. This board has supporters who are upset with the FO, the casual fan is not. I think this game will sell out, but will do so with greater support for Real than TFC :(

Agreed in principle, but I'm not sure that the game will sell out. My guess would be about 16,000.

[Jay P]

Thasit?

yup! Not interested in internet debating, but While I don't agree with moving a fixture, especially when MLS wouldn't allow us to postpone the Chivas game last year, I don't want to pass up a chance to see a team like RM play Toronto FC.

+ someones gotta make fun of the Eurosnobs :)

[Fort York Redcoat]

yup! Not interested in internet debating, but While I don't agree with moving a fixture, especially when MLS wouldn't allow us to postpone the Chivas game last year, I don't want to pass up a chance to see a team like RM play Toronto FC.

+ someones gotta make fun of the Eurosnobs :)

No debate required. Thanks for your opinion. Enjoy.

[Maple Leaf Red]

It's amazing that MLSE thinks that this will work. I wonder how many tickets they have sold for the other friendlies out of the 4000 that aren't covered by STHs?

I think that they've really miscalculated the effect that Real Madrid playing will have. As lots of people have noted, you could see two big teams play at the Dome for a third of the price. I saw Liverpool/Porto and paid $55 a ticket.

My mom wanted to get 2 tickets for my dad for his birthday but at these prices we'll probably let all four slide which is a shame because if they had held back their greed $70-80 would have been doable.

[maninb]

Anybody who thinks this game will sell out is delusional....Even at regular prices it's a tough sell....MLSE and the scalpers are gonna take a bath on this one!!! EXCELLENT!!!!

[Fort York Redcoat]

Anybody who thinks this game will sell out is delusional....Even at regular prices it's a tough sell....MLSE and the scalpers are gonna take a bath on this one!!! EXCELLENT!!!!

Wager this as a Sig for a week to the loser? A delusional Sig! What say you Mani?

[TorontoBlades]

Here's the way I see it...

$300 bucks is a night out drinking. It doesn't even dent my bank account - and I don't think I'm the richest person in the city by far. If I can see a massive club play 10 minutes from my place, for $300 - that's a good show. I've taken my ol' lady to see a bunch of Jersey Boys dance around for 2 hours while I wanted to kill myself for that same price - so why not watch a club like Real Madrid play in Toronto for the only time in our lifetime.

[JonO]

I want to go but I don't think I will. Can't figure out why really - just spent about the same on concert tickets. I think it may be just the build up and subsequent let down that makes me not want to shell out more money on this... :(

[elvis]

Not going...never go to friendlies...in season or out.

[Mikey]

I don't want to pass up a chance to see a team like RM play Toronto FC.

You just need to squint your eyes a bit at BMO, the way the team is performing the last few games, they can make half the fuckin' league look like Real Madrid......

[Jay P]

You just need to squint your eyes a bit at BMO, the way the team is performing the last few games, they can make half the fuckin' league look like Real Madrid......


Last few games? where have you been the last 2 seasons?

[Carefree]

Prediction: There will be a brief buying frenzy as soon as the tickets go on sale, with the ignorant masses trying to scoop up tickets to what they think will be a quick sell-out, but sales at the ridiculously inflated prices will peak at about 12,000. That's when you'll start seeing a lot of giveaways on radio shows, TV, etc. There will probably be some announcement about a week before the game saying that a "limited quantity" of tickets (i.e. about 5,000) has just been released, and a few of those will be picked up by the ill-informed. All in all, they will announce the game as a sell-out, but only about 17,000 will show up.

[SuperTCP]

Did not want to buy a pair, but was asked by a charity organization to get a pair, they will use in silent auction. At least they are going to a good cause.

[TorontoBlades]

^ great promotional idea

[greatwhitenorf]

There's already a lineup to buy the six seats I own. Not a scalper, so not interested in profit, but the demand at $200 per was immediate, with calls and messages from friends and family last night.

And I haven't even spoken yet to business associates whom I know would devour the lot as well, most of them for personal use rather than corporate backscratchers.

With the buzz about Kaka signing, and possibly more high-profile additions to come, this game will not only sell out, but will be a very hot item for scalpers.

[T-Bird]

not :P

[Roogsy]

Post of the Year candidate right here!!!

Carts...

$200 only gets you 1 hour and with a below average looking one...Yohan needs to adjust his expectations. :lol:

[TorontoBlades]

There's already a lineup to buy the six seats I own. Not a scalper, so not interested in profit, but the demand at $200 per was immediate, with calls and messages from friends and family last night.

And I haven't even spoken yet to business associates whom I know would devour the lot as well, most of them for personal use rather than corporate backscratchers.

With the buzz about Kaka signing, and possibly more high-profile additions to come, this game will not only sell out, but will be a very hot item for scalpers.

in my little world as well - people are just chewing at the bit

I think some of ya have closed yourself off to the heartbeat of a lot of the football community in Toronto - it's so very much bigger than the 100,000 or 200,000 that support, watch, or even care about TFC or the MLS

[Hooligan69]

Those who buy tickets become part of the problem.

[Roogsy]

There's already a lineup to buy the six seats I own. Not a scalper, so not interested in profit, but the demand at $200 per was immediate, with calls and messages from friends and family last night.

And I haven't even spoken yet to business associates whom I know would devour the lot as well, most of them for personal use rather than corporate backscratchers.

With the buzz about Kaka signing, and possibly more high-profile additions to come, this game will not only sell out, but will be a very hot item for scalpers.


I agree. They will fill it, with Real Madrid fans that rarely, if ever, go to TFC games and will likely stay that way.

This is not a promotional game for TFC...it's a promotional game for Real Madrid. And we're paying them! Talk about getting it from both ends.

We are the Washington Generals to their Harlem Globetrotters.

[Roogsy]

For the record, my friend, who is a TFC season ticket holder AND a Real Madrid fan, is not going to this game. What does that tell you about how they have alienated Toronto fans? And for what? Apparently, they aren't making much on this venture. Just a poor effort all around.

[TorontoBlades]

Yeah,

@ MLSE
Finance Department: A lot of work for a marginal gain - we should have just had the NHL outdoor game here - fails the cost benefit ratio for MLSE
Marketing Department: Epic Fail of Biblical Proportions
Human Resources: Might have a much busier summer than originally anticipated

[JamboAl]

I e-mailed a couple of friends yesterday and they didn't know this game was on. One of them is a person who goes to events to be seen was pleasantly surprised that the tickets were so affordable. When I told him I wouldn't be caught dead going on principle, he thought I was nuts. He said TFC fans were fickle and didn't understand why anyone wouldn't want to see good soccer.

I am looking for a new friend!

[iansmcl]

What really bothers me is the percentage that the tickets went up... the expensive seats are about 200% of normal while the south end is 400% more than a "premium" game.

Fuck this noise. I almost hope that RM plays their second/third squad and TFC plays #2 and Rick Titus.

[olegunnar]

They put the prices out there a week in advance so that people could vent, calm down, then pony up.

[mighty_torontofc_2008]

Yes im going...a chance to see Real Madrid play the boys is a once in a lifetime event...cant pass it up!!!:scarf:

[Maple Leaf Red]

$200 only gets you 1 hour and with a below average looking one...Yohan needs to adjust his expectations. :lol:
Yeah but that's only one ticket. 2 tickets gets you a looker.

[Roogsy]

Yes im going...a chance to see Real Madrid play the boys is a once in a lifetime event...cant pass it up!!!:scarf:


LOL! Once in a lifetime if in your lifetime you don't travel outside the GTA.

I could go see them in DC for less.

I did go see TWO big teams for less in NY.

Once in a lifetime is getting a Superclasico ticket (Barca vs Real Madrid). This is a "hey...this doesn't happen every year" sort of thing. Kind of like Cirque de Soleil coming to town. I didn't go to that either.

[Primavera]

... didn't understand why anyone wouldn't want to see good soccer.



We do want to see good soccer.

...does your friend know that Real Madrid is playing against TFC???

[TOBOR !]

I think you're looking at 80% of "supporters" (i.e. south end) not purchasing the tickets, and approx 50-60% of "other" season ticket holders not buying them.

So that leaves about 12,000 or so tickets for "joe public"? I still gotta think they will sell this thing out.

Really ? I'm thinking that these boards (as well as NEE, U-Sec, etc. ) is where the avid supporters are - the ones who travel about the continent to watch and support TFC - and if 80% of them are staying away, why would you think that the casual fan is gonna pony up $175 to watch a dog and pny show put on by MLSE ? Especially given the way TFC has been playing of late. This has got disaster written all over it.

This will show just how much MLSE marketing had to do with TFC's success out of the gate, and how much of it was supporter driven from the outset. MLSE has been so busy back-slapping one another since day one they haven't realised that they've had little or no part in their own club's success (other than actually bringing the team here). Everything beyond that has been supporter initiated.

Hopefully this will turn out to be a humbling experience for them.

[Jay P]

LOL! Once in a lifetime if in your lifetime you don't travel outside the GTA.

I could go see them in DC for less.

I did go see TWO big teams for less in NY.

Once in a lifetime is getting a Superclasico ticket (Barca vs Real Madrid). This is a "hey...this doesn't happen every year" sort of thing. Kind of like Cirque de Soleil coming to town. I didn't go to that either.

a pablo vitti goal should be considered once in a lifetime too lol

[jaahuuu]

I'm going, I'd been putting off buying the new jersey, now I won't be getting it at all. I won't be buying food or beer at BMO for the rest of the season either, I'll buy a bottle of coke if I really need it. I should do better than break even by the end of the year.

[elvis]

This made me laugh - chat convo with a buddy, who is a very casual fan:

Him: will Kaka be there?
me: Yes
Him: wow, that might be the greatest player to ever take BMO non?
me: You'll shit yourself when you hear the ticket prices.
Him: I’ve got some drip today so that wont be a problem
hit me with it
me: Not included in SSH ticket packages - supporters are pissed.
Him: umm you bought tickets from MLSE right?
me: http://web.mlsnet.com/t280/pdf/2009/real_madrid_seating_chart.pdf
Him: shouldn’t you be mad at yourself?
Him: seems in line with what i would expect to pay non?
when do they go on sale?
already?
Him: join me by not buying those tickets

[TorontoBlades]

Really ? I'm thinking that these boards (as well as NEE, U-Sec, etc. ) is where the avid supporters are - the ones who travel about the continent to watch and support TFC - and if 80% of them are staying away, why would you think that the casual fan is gonna pony up $175 to watch a dog and pny show put on by MLSE ? Especially given the way TFC has been playing of late. This has got disaster written all over it.

This will show just how much MLSE marketing had to do with TFC's success out of the gate, and how much of it was supporter driven from the outset. MLSE has been so busy back-slapping one another since day one they haven't realised that they've had little or no part in their own club's success (other than actually bringing the team here). Everything beyond that has been supporter initiated.

Hopefully this will turn out to be a humbling experience for them.

Some of the most avid and knowledgable footy minds and club team supporters that I know have travelled the world for and to watch their clubs - but they can't stomach the level of soccer played in the MLS. There are so many of those out there that you wouldn't believe....

...did you think we were all dead before TFC came to town

[TorontoBlades]

a pablo vitti goal should be considered once in a lifetime too lol

yes and it already happened in last year's friendly

[TOBOR !]

I'm going, I'd been putting off buying the new jersey, now I won't be getting it at all. I won't be buying food or beer at BMO for the rest of the season either, I'll buy a bottle of coke if I really need it. I should do better than break even by the end of the year.

when you do get a jersey, have GOUGED printed across the back of it, and $140 (or whatever you end up paying for your ticket) for the number.

[mighty_torontofc_2008]

I'm going, I'd been putting off buying the new jersey, now I won't be getting it at all. I won't be buying food or beer at BMO for the rest of the season either, I'll buy a bottle of coke if I really need it. I should do better than break even by the end of the year.

Me too the new home jersey will have to wait,food at BMO has really stopped since the tailgates anyways...after this game its time to start saving up for season ticket renewals...what other clubs would i have paid this type of money for...? Celtic for sure, Liverpool also for sure..

[TOBOR !]

Some of the most avid and knowledgable footy minds and club team supporters that I know have travelled the world for and to watch their clubs - but they can't stomach the level of soccer played in the MLS. There are so many of those out there that you wouldn't believe....

...did you think we were all dead before TFC came to town

Are you saying that they'll all queue up to pay through the nose to watch Real Madrid play TFC ? Doesn't seem like something avid and knowledgeable people would do...

[TorontoBlades]

....yes I do

[JamboAl]

We do want to see good soccer.

...does your friend know that Real Madrid is playing against TFC???

Yep. He'd be the perfect sucker, I mean client, that MLSE would be gearing this game towards.

[TOBOR !]

Ted Rogers is giggling in his grave

[TorontoBlades]

Are you saying that they'll all queue up to pay through the nose to watch Real Madrid play TFC ? Doesn't seem like something avid and knowledgeable people would do...

BTW - $300 ain't shit in this city to pay for an event. Everything sells out in Toronto - if Billy Talent can sell out the ACC for two shows - it shows the nature of the consumer in this city.

Plus - $300 to watch players of the caliber of Real Madrid play and show their technical and tactical skills ....that is a BOMBACLAT bargain to any fan of the game IMO

[TOBOR !]

http://rlv.zcache.com/a_fool_and_his_money_are_soon_parted_tshirt-p235298438576268228qiuw_400.jpg

[ExiledRed]

Yes im going...a chance to see Real Madrid play the boys is a once in a lifetime event...cant pass it up!!!:scarf:

Of course.

If the majority opinion on the board was in favour, you'd almost certainly be complaining about it.:scarf::scarf::scarf:

Anyhow, I hope they delay the kickoff till 8pm, just for you.

[torontocelt]

Here's the way I see it...

$300 bucks is a night out drinking. It doesn't even dent my bank account - and I don't think I'm the richest person in the city by far. If I can see a massive club play 10 minutes from my place, for $300 - that's a good show. I've taken my ol' lady to see a bunch of Jersey Boys dance around for 2 hours while I wanted to kill myself for that same price - so why not watch a club like Real Madrid play in Toronto for the only time in our lifetime.

I agree, the pricing is insane and I am very dissapointed however it is a once in a lifetime thing that they will come to Toronto so I will get one. I just hope I can get one of the cheapest seats. Some people pay the same price or more to see the Leafs here not that I think this justifies the price being charged because it doesn't.

[Fort York Redcoat]

Of course.

I hope they delay the kickoff till 8pm, just for you.

:D Would one stay in the big bad city for once in a lifetime?

[ExiledRed]

BTW - $300 ain't shit in this city to pay for an event. Everything sells out in Toronto - if Billy Talent can sell out the ACC for two shows - it shows the nature of the consumer in this city.

Plus - $300 to watch players of the caliber of Real Madrid play and show their technical and tactical skills ....that is a BOMBACLAT bargain to any fan of the game IMO

It's obvious from your posts that you are doing well for yourself, good for you.

Now quit with this $300 is beer money shit, because I'm finding it offensive.

[torontocelt]

It's obvious from your posts that you are doing well for yourself, good for you.

Now quit with this $300 is beer money shit, because I'm finding it offensive.

$300, I dunno about you guys but I reserve at least $500 a week for beer no worries. Is it even possible to get drunk on $300?

[Afra]

It's obvious from your posts that you are doing well for yourself, good for you.

Now quit with this $300 is beer money shit, because I'm finding it offensive.

$300 is not beer money at my $4.75/hour wage.

[TorontoBlades]

Yes!

You have to sift through the junk here.
Am I pissed that I can't see this game for free included in my season's package. Yes
Am I pissed that they will bring in grass for the game but not for our team. Yes
Am I pissed that the ownership of my club is run by wallets over heart or brains. Yes
Has MLSE dropped the ball on this event financially & operationally. Yes

But that's all water under the bridge now - can't do anything about it, and only one question remains:
Should I pay $300 to see Toronto FC play Real Madrid in August on a natural grass sruface? Of course!

I fool and his money are soon parted? Yes, when I spent $500 for kitchenware for the wife this weekend, $300 on a drunken binge, and another $100 in interest on my Line of Credit. Tix for Real Mardid - not so much IMO

[TorontoBlades]

It's obvious from your posts that you are doing well for yourself, good for you.

Now quit with this $300 is beer money shit, because I'm finding it offensive.

it's the point I'm trying to make - everyone here I'm sure wastes at least $300 on something - eating out, premium gas, dating, excessive rent, spinning rims...hell I don't know. But any fan of footy can sure put aside this money to see this club in action - that's the point I'm trying to get across here

[ExiledRed]

I'm obviously just an insignificant peasant, along with the many thousands of others in this province who've been fucked by the downturn.

I was a professional welder before the world turned and I amongst several thousand Ontarians got laid off. I made a good wage, but $300 for a night out would not be a weekly event, not monthly either. Now, it's absolutely inconceivable given that I have two kids to feed.

[RedRum]

No way I'm going.

For those who are thinking they are going to buy tix to scalp them: beware.
Remember scalping prices are dictated by supply and demand. Just as scalpers are often selling tickets below face value for league games this year, you're $150 ticket may end up only fetching you $60.

[TorontoBlades]

I'm obviously just an insignificant peasant, along with the many thousands of others in this province who've been fucked by the downturn.

I was a professional welder before the world turned and I amongst several thousand Ontarians got laid off. I made a good wage, but $300 for a night out would not be a weekly event, not monthly either. Now, it's absolutely inconceivable given that I have two kids to feed.

My foot is in my mouth. And given that you've made post number 111 on this thread and we all know that 111 rocks....my arguing is done here :canada:

[Dirk Diggler]

Whats with this "everything sells out" in Toronto junk? That is not true. It just seems that way because Toronto is a big city. What about the Bills game last year?

[TorontoBlades]

No way I'm going.

For those who are thinking they are going to buy tix to scalp them: beware.
Remember scalping prices are dictated by supply and demand. Just as scalpers are often selling tickets below face value for league games this year, you're $150 ticket may end up only fetching you $60.


ok, one last thing sorry. please don't compare Real Madrid to the Kansas City Wizards ever again

[ACSertL]

The 125 for my ticket is too much for me to justify paying for a friendly.

Edit...err what Exiled said. Not in the exact same boat as him, but I'm an oarsman none the less.

[Mikey]

BTW - $300 ain't shit in this city to pay for an event. Everything sells out in Toronto - if Billy Talent can sell out the ACC for two shows - it shows the nature of the consumer in this city.

Plus - $300 to watch players of the caliber of Real Madrid play and show their technical and tactical skills ....that is a BOMBACLAT bargain to any fan of the game IMO

Why I would gladly part with one of my kidneys to help keep the hard working souls on the ML$E Executive board in bonuses......:rolleyes:

[Shep]

If I have the $ for the ticket, I'm going.

Toronto FC will be playing, and I support the team.

And all of you who are choosing to insult those of us going - keep that sh*t to yourselves.

When it all comes down, I support the boys on the field first. I'm not going to be intimidated by idiots trying to call me a sucker or a fool for choosing to get out and cheer on the squad.

If it's too much money for you, stay home.

:scarf: Till I Die.

[torontocelt]

If I have the $ for the ticket, I'm going.

Toronto FC will be playing, and I support the team.

And all of you who are choosing to insult those of us going - keep that sh*t to yourselves.

When it all comes down, I support the boys on the field first. I'm not going to be intimidated by idiots trying to call me a sucker or a fool for choosing to get out and cheer on the squad.

If it's too much money for you, stay home.

:scarf: Till I Die.

+1 - People need to give it a break, I mean seriously if people want to go that is their business, I am sure by now everyone knows where everyone stands on the issue. Those wanting to go don't need to hear about how they are getting ripped off or aren't real fans, they are going and they will more than likely really enjoy the experience. For those not going out of principle or lack of money then that is fine, I respect that, let's just leave it at that.

[T0R0NT0 FC]

Does anyone know if the match is going to be televised? :yum:

I would love to watch it, but would feel better if I didnt' spend 300$ to go.

[menefreghista]

Does anyone know if the match is going to be televised? :yum:

Its going to be on Gol TV.

[Shep]

More like.....In three long years, Toronto FC has brought new meaning to fan exploitation and player oppression.

Only suckers are going to Real in T Oh no.

No. Supporters who can afford it are going.

:scarf::scarf::scarf::scarf:

[Suds]

+1 - People need to give it a break, I mean seriously if people want to go that is their business, I am sure by now everyone knows where everyone stands on the issue. Those wanting to go don't need to hear about how they are getting ripped off or aren't real fans, they are going and they will more than likely really enjoy the experience. For those not going out of principle or lack of money then that is fine, I respect that, let's just leave it at that.

+1

I'm not attending this game for my own personal reasons. But I have to agree it's B.S. to launch attacks at people who have decided to go. If someone has decided they want to see this game it's their money, their time, their choice. I hope the people that do attend cheers on our lads.

[mighty_torontofc_2008]

No. Supporters who can afford it are going.

:scarf::scarf::scarf::scarf:

cant really afford to go at the moment but will...will just have to borrow some cash to go...after all it is Real Madrid.....

[Toronto Ruffrider]

I find the poll results interesting. Apparently 5.5% respondents plan to buy tickets and scalp them. Good luck getting a return on that investment!

[TOBOR !]

this may turn out to be notmuch more than an experiment by MLSE to find out what the market will bear to attend a TFC match. Be careful when purchasing overpriced tickets as the ownership may misinterpret that as being what the consumer will pay - especially for future events of this ilk.

A bar is being set here. This is much more to do with how much you'll pay to watch TFC play AC Milan next year than feeling done over your free ticket to see Real Madrid this year.

And eventually it'll trickle down to regular season ticket prices. And what if TFC makes the playoffs ? How much will those tickets be priced at ?

Suddenly your moderately affordable day out at the BMO slips beyond your grasp and you find yourself watching more games on the telly than at the pitch.

Be careful about tipping your hand to the Corporation

[Torcida]

I won't be in the country for the game but even if I was there is 0% chance of me buying a ticket to this friendly.

[Toronto Ruffrider]

this may turn out to be notmuch more than an experiment by MLSE to find out what the market will bear to attend a TFC match. Be careful when purchasing overpriced tickets as the ownership may misinterpret that as being what the consumer will pay - especially for future events of this ilk.

A bar is being set here. This is much more to do with how much you'll pay to watch TFC play AC Milan next year than feeling done over your free ticket to see Real Madrid this year.

And eventually it'll trickle down to regular season ticket prices. And what if TFC makes the playoffs ? How much will those tickets be priced at ?

Suddenly your moderately affordable day out at the BMO slips beyond your grasp and you find yourself watching more games on the telly than at the pitch.

Be careful about tipping your hand to the Corporation

That is where this comes in handy:;)

http://www.redpatchboys.ca/forums/showthread.php?t=14039

A football club run by supporters represents an alternate avenue for football spending. If MLSE tries to jack up the prices for TFC games, just cut off spending for that team and put a fraction of your money into the new club.

Competition is good. It's plain to see why MLSE doesn't like any competing interests in its own back yard.

[TOBOR !]

^yeah - saw that thread - awesome idea. Defo onside with this.

[legia_tfc]

hell no

[ilikemusic]

Youre an asshole if you pay to go to this game. :D

[cmonyoureds]

Like I mentioned elsewhere...I got to see Manchester United vs AC Milan for much less.

Granted, it was at Giant Stadium...but to me it's irrelevant. I saw TWO big clubs for much, much less. The fact that I am asked to pay more because our stadium is too small just means I will let someone else (who more than likely is not a TFC fan) get hosed for these tickets.

This will be more like a Real home game than a TFC home game. Our own boys will not have support in their own stadium. That's just disgusting.


Agree with you Roogsy. I went to the Milan v Man Utd game too and also got to see both teams practise the day before and still paid less than what I would have to see to watch this game.

+1
Seems a few of us were there. Would travel and pay again for it. Won't pay for this "grab your ankles" scheme though.

[Bombonera]

A friend of mine recognized immediately that for the price of 2 tickets (And beer), you can fly to Madrid.

Let's please all give our head's a giant shake. We may love our team, but MLSE has clearly not shown any of us any indication that they appreciate our enthusiasm.

I really do want to go, but buying these tickets makes about as much sense as giving your money to Maddoff while he is in jail with the expectation that you will get something in return.

MOREOVER, I for one will not help pay for a grass field our players won't be able to enjoy moving forward. WHat is hapenning here is disgraceful and unbelieevably disrepsectful to both TFC players and fans.

[Pryu]

I think it's an awesome opportunity to see a great team made up of National Team Members from Argentina, Brazil, France, Italy, Netherlands and Spain. When are you going to have a chance to see such talent,...,maybe never. And they're facing off with our own heros!

I've gone to 2 world cups in the past to see great footballers play,...i never regretted paying for it. Memories lasts a lifetime,...it's worth it.

[ilikemusic]

I think it's an awesome opportunity to see a great team made up of National Team Members from Argentina, Brazil, France, Italy, Netherlands and Spain. When are you going to have a chance to see such talent,...,maybe never. And they're facing off with our own heros!

I've gone to 2 world cups in the past to see great footballers play,...i never regretted paying for it. Memories lasts a lifetime,...it's worth it.

:rolleyes:

[Ryan1984]

Youre an asshole if you pay to go to this game. :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTVpxxzb2Dc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTVpxxzb2Dc

:D:D

[ExiledRed]

I don't want to watch 'great footballers' play, if they're not on my team, period.

If I was going to this game I'd be going to see TFC, not Real, and I don't believe a TFC game is worth $125

Finally, if Real Madrid actually do play 'great football' they'll massacre our team. Who wants to see that? Seriously, people want to see nutmegs, scissor kicks and pinpoint crosses, but from the opposition? I don't get it.

[jmorgs88]

only game against Real ill be seeing this year is on October 17th and will cost much much less

[TorontoBlades]

I got to see Real Madrid in a UEFA Champions league quarter final at Old Trafford. The game when Bex got subbed on and scored a brace and embraced Zidane after the game waving goodbye to United fans...yes that game....yes I got bloody hosed....much, much more than this game....did I ever regret it for a minute?

[ExiledRed]

I got to see Real Madrid in a UEFA Champions league quarter final at Old Trafford. The game when Bex got subbed on and scored a brace and embraced Zidane after the game waving goodbye to United fans...yes that game....yes I got bloody hosed....much, much more than this game....did I ever regret it for a minute?

And nobody protests about prices at Old Trafford.

Least of all the working class citizens of Salford and Manchester who helped build the fucking place.

[Toronto_Bhoy]

^^…a game that meant something…

[TorontoBlades]

And nobody protests about prices at Old Trafford.

Least of all the working class citizens of Salford and Manchester who helped build the fucking place.

No you're right. But these are things unfortuneately that are out of our individual control. But the moments you can see on the football pitch are much more gratifying than any amount of money

[futbol_fever]

HALA MADRID!!!!!!...dream come true for me....ill be there in full support for my madridistas and reds....

[torontocelt]

I don't want to watch 'great footballers' play, if they're not on my team, period.


So you close your eyes when the opposition has the ball?

[TFC RealDeal RPB]

could affored it no problem . but boycotting this game


+++ 1

[K1nG]

As far as I am concerned, if you purchase a ticket to this mockery of a game knowing all of the circumstances surrounding it, you are the personification of a Pension Plan Puppet.

[PRB]

I couldn't afford the tickets at that price but if it sells out then it is hard to argue with their reasoning to price them so high. I do feel sorry for the season ticket holders I think they deserved a little better. Saying that I would pay $100 to go and see Bruce Springsteen play so what's another $40 on top of that to see one of the best football teams of all time play? The counter argument to my own point, I suppose, is that going to see a pre-season warm-up friendly against Madrid for $140 would be like paying $100 to go see Springsteeen tune up his voice before going to play the actual gig elsewhere.

[CretanBull]

^ It would be like paying $140 to see the E-Street Band without Bruce Springsteen, and little Steven only played 3 songs.

[PRB]

ha ha, a better comparison! :D

[Keyman]

I need one ticket in the south end. No, it's not for me.

My friend is dying to go to this match, alone, and I'd like for him to be in the south end. So if anyone on here could grab a ticket, then I'd buy it off you right away.

Thanks,
Kieran

[K1nG]

on the other hand, who wouldn't fork out 160 or more to watch a washed up sides B team play on a pitch that will probably be worse than the one John Terry slipped on during his CL Final penalty.

[Blazer]

Can anybody speculate what 3 tickets in section 111, row 6 would garner on kijijijijijiji or craigslist for this game?

[dag]

$175 (the cost of my seat in 109) for a friendly involving Toronto FC is simply very difficult to justify to myself - and my bank account! Nonetheless, I will consider it, but am strongly leaning to not going.

[ExiledRed]

$175 (the cost of my seat in 109) for a friendly involving Toronto FC is simply very difficult to justify to myself - and my bank account! Nonetheless, I will consider it, but am strongly leaning to not going.

Don't bother, mate. You won't miss shit if you stay away, but you will save $175.

[Cowboy905]

i'd love to go but i'd rather spend money on Juve vs River Plate August 5th (if it'll ever get confirmed)

also August 7th the Blue Jays are hosting the Baltimore Orioles and the entire 1992 and 1993 roster will be in attendance! i wouldn't miss that for the world!

[FluSH]

i'd love to go but i'd rather spend money on Juve vs River Plate August 5th (if it'll ever get confirmed)

also August 7th the Blue Jays are hosting the Baltimore Orioles and the entire 1992 and 1993 roster will be in attendance! i wouldn't miss that for the world!

Juventus vs River Plate????

hmmmmm....

[Hooligan69]

Juventus vs River Plate????

hmmmmm....

Would that game be at BMO? :eek:

[heather]

I will not be attending this game.

[FluSH]

Well I was pondering on going.. but this is out of my price range for me... not to say that my family won't go...

However, I still believe that we can hopefully make the playoffs... so this $140 needs to be saved for roadtrip games...

If not the playoffs then Boston or Seattle...

[Toronto Ruffrider]

Can anybody speculate what 3 tickets in section 111, row 6 would garner on kijijijijijiji or craigslist for this game?

At $150 per ticket ($450 for three) plus service charges, I wouldn't quit your day job.;)

[RicoSuave44]

I'd like to go but alas, I am broke.

[Blazer]

At $150 per ticket ($450 for three) plus service charges, I wouldn't quit your day job.;)

That's exactly what I would have (and did) guess. Suppose I was waiting for a lofty number but ...

Thanks!

[TorontoBlades]

^ If you do find out. Let me know (in 111 as well) - be curious to find out

[bigwitzy]

i would be really hard pressed to give the MLSE brass my money for a real madrid side that could field their 2nd or 3rd string team.

[Blazer]

^ If you do find out. Let me know (in 111 as well) - be curious to find out

Well I’ll never know for sure what I could catch for 3 tix, right?! All I can do is speculate myself and ask around. $450 is what I originally figured I’d get for 3 tickets, which is exactly what I would pay so it makes no sense to buy and sell in this case.

Two shyte teams. One shyte cost.

[Cowboy905]

http://www.riverplate.com/Blogs/River-News--English-/3499-rivers-preseason-training-will-be-in-canada.html

says there that River Plate will be playing Juventus here.

[TOBOR !]

FWIW - noticing that the poll results are still showing 80% of responders not going.

Even taking in your +/- values 19 times out of 20 or whatever, this is a large number.

[wzhxvy]

So despite my well known opinions, I considered this for 3 days. Not because I want to see RM, but because I dont like missing TFC matches and thought it might be interesting. After thinking about the prices, and that my seat category is the most expensive, and everything MLSE has done, I said you know what...let them have them. Why the heck would I spend $175 per.

As someone said, this game will not only not sell out...but I predict less than 10,000 people will attend. I dont know if you guys know, but the Elton/Billy Joel concert in the ACC a few weeks ago did not sell out, which is a sign of the times and the crazy pricing. Unlike Mo, I hope Paul is held accountable for this poor decision and miscalculation. You got this one very wrong MLSE...mark my words.

[Chevy]

http://www.riverplate.com/Blogs/River-News--English-/3499-rivers-preseason-training-will-be-in-canada.html

says there that River Plate will be playing Juventus here.


Heard today that Juve is NOT coming to Canada and River will play Everton in Edmonton. :(

http://www.canada.com/Sports/Kowalchuk+dedication+beautiful+game+undying/1681338/story.html

[Roogsy]

Wow...almost 400 votes.

To say people feel strongly about this is an understatement.

I don't think any poll on this forum has ever surpassed 300.

[Limani_Ole]

for 175 to watch 2-3rd string is a joke.. you would have to questions a persons judgement for buying these tickets.. thats a top notch stake and a night at the ripers all in one..


hmmm.... what would you buy with 175 bucks?

[mastermixer]

Can you imagine the debacle this game will be if RM plays their starters against our injury prone, goal-starving, defensively challenged TFC squad. It could get embarassing.

[Jay P]

hmmm.... what would you buy with 175 bucks?


something stupid.


overpriced clothing
a gadget that will be obsolete in 3 months.
some booze that will leave you a disaster the next day
tickets to other sub par toronto sporting events
tickets to see some crappy band
another tfc kit and hat, to go along with the one you already own.


really when you think about it.... you probably will spend the $ on something stupid, just not this.

[Suds]

So despite my well known opinions, I considered this for 3 days. Not because I want to see RM, but because I dont like missing TFC matches and thought it might be interesting. After thinking about the prices, and that my seat category is the most expensive, and everything MLSE has done, I said you know what...let them have them. Why the heck would I spend $175 per.

As someone said, this game will not only not sell out...but I predict less than 10,000 people will attend. I dont know if you guys know, but the Elton/Billy Joel concert in the ACC a few weeks ago did not sell out, which is a sign of the times and the crazy pricing. Unlike Mo, I hope Paul is held accountable for this poor decision and miscalculation. You got this one very wrong MLSE...mark my words.


Talked about if this game would sell out with a colleague today. The one thing MLSE does have is a pretty big database of contacts their reps can contact to sell these tickets to. Lot's of corporate contacts too.


It will be interesting to see how well they do.

[CretanBull]

^ To avoid embarassment, BMO won't be empty...but I'd bet my soul that the seats won't be filled by 20,000 people who paid the asking price.

[H Bomb]

Where's the 2nd string idea coming from. This match is in August. In August teams need to get their players match fit, and no number of training sessions can produce match fitness. We'll see 90% of the first team for at least 45 minutes IMO

Edit: well y'all might see them, I probably wont even see the highlights

[Miko]

Where's the 2nd string idea coming from. This match is in August. In August teams need to get their players match fit, and no number of training sessions can produce match fitness. We'll see 90% of the first team for at least 45 minutes IMO

Edit: well y'all might see them, I probably wont even see the highlights


The problem isn't so much that it's preseason but that they are playing a higher profile match 48 hrs later.

Most teams won't commit players to 2 matches in 2 days even in preseason.

More likely, you see scrubs for 70 minutes and then some high profile players for the last 20 as a way to get them ready to play against DC on the Sunday.

[denime]

I have a good feeling South Stands will look and sound like ACC

[JonO]

I have a good feeling South Stands will look and sound like ACC
You mean we're getting a roof for this game too?? :p

[torontocelt]

Real Madrid has a squad big enough to be able to field two completely different first teams if they want. They have a very strong squad and even if they fielded one team in the first half and a completely different one in the second, each team would be jam packed with class players. Below is the current squad, I am guessing there will be more player activity during the summer, some will go and some will arrive. Just going by those players below you can make a couple of formidable teams. Those that say it will be mainly reserve players etc then take a look for yourselves, it isn't that bad is it?

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GK (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goalkeeper_(association_football))Iker Casillas (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iker_Casillas) (vice-captain (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captain_(football)))2DF (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defender_(association_football))Michel Salgado (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michel_Salgado)3DF (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defender_(association_football))Pepe (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%C3%A9pler_Laveran_Lima_Ferreira)4DF (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defender_(association_football))Sergio Ramos (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sergio_Ramos)6MF (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midfielder)Lassana Diarra (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lassana_Diarra)7FW (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forward_(association_football))Raúl (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ra%C3%BAl_Gonz%C3%A1lez) (captain (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captain_(football)))8MF (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midfielder)Fernando Gago (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fernando_Gago)9FW (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forward_(association_football))Javier Saviola (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Javier_Saviola)10MF (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midfielder)Wesley Sneijder (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wesley_Sneijder)11FW (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forward_(association_football))Arjen Robben (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arjen_Robben)12DF (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defender_(association_football))Marcelo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcelo_Vieira_da_Silva_J%C3%BAnior)13GK (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goalkeeper_(association_football))Jordi Codina (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordi_Codina)14MF (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midfielder)Guti (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9_Mar%C3%ADa_Guti%C3%A9rrez) (vice-captain (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captain_(football)))15MF (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midfielder)Royston Drenthe (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royston_Drenthe)No.PositionPlayer16DF (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defender_(association_football))Gabriel Heinze (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabriel_Heinze)17MF (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midfielder)Dani Parejo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dani_Parejo)19FW (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forward_(association_football))Klaas-Jan Huntelaar (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Klaas-Jan_Huntelaar)20FW (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forward_(association_football))Gonzalo Higuain (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gonzalo_Higuain)21DF (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defender_(association_football))Christoph Metzelder (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christoph_Metzelder)22DF (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defender_(association_football))Miguel Torres (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miguel_Torres_G%C3%B3mez)23MF (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midfielder)Rafael van der Vaart (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rafael_van_der_Vaart)24MF (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midfielder)Javi García (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francisco_Javier_Garc%C3%ADa)-MF (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midfielder)Rubén de la Red (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rub%C3%A9n_de_la_Red)-MF (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midfielder)Mahamadou Diarra (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahamadou_Diarra)-FW (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forward_(association_football))Ruud van Nistelrooy (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruud_van_Nistelrooy)-DF (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defender_(association_football))Ezequiel Garay (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ezequiel_Garay)-MF (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midfielder)Kaká (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kak%C3%A1)

[Suds]

Those that say it will be mainly reserve players etc then take a look for yourselves, it isn't that bad is it?

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GK (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goalkeeper_%28association_football%29)Iker Casillas (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iker_Casillas) (vice-captain (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captain_%28football%29))2DF (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defender_%28association_football%29)Michel Salgado (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michel_Salgado)3DF (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defender_%28association_football%29)Pepe (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%C3%A9pler_Laveran_Lima_Ferreira)4DF (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defender_%28association_football%29)Sergio Ramos (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sergio_Ramos)6MF (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midfielder)Lassana Diarra (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lassana_Diarra)7FW (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forward_%28association_football%29)Raúl (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ra%C3%BAl_Gonz%C3%A1lez) (captain (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captain_%28football%29))8MF (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midfielder)Fernando Gago (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fernando_Gago)9FW (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forward_%28association_football%29)Javier Saviola (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Javier_Saviola)10MF (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midfielder)Wesley Sneijder (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wesley_Sneijder)11FW (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forward_%28association_football%29)Arjen Robben (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arjen_Robben)12DF (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defender_%28association_football%29)Marcelo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcelo_Vieira_da_Silva_J%C3%BAnior)13GK (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goalkeeper_%28association_football%29)Jordi Codina (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordi_Codina)14MF (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midfielder)Guti (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9_Mar%C3%ADa_Guti%C3%A9rrez) (vice-captain (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captain_%28football%29))15MF (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midfielder)Royston Drenthe (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royston_Drenthe)No.PositionPlayer16DF (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defender_%28association_football%29)Gabriel Heinze (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabriel_Heinze)17MF (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midfielder)Dani Parejo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dani_Parejo)19FW (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forward_%28association_football%29)Klaas-Jan Huntelaar (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Klaas-Jan_Huntelaar)20FW (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forward_%28association_football%29)Gonzalo Higuain (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gonzalo_Higuain)21DF (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defender_%28association_football%29)Christoph Metzelder (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christoph_Metzelder)22DF (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defender_%28association_football%29)Miguel Torres (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miguel_Torres_G%C3%B3mez)23MF (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midfielder)Rafael van der Vaart (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rafael_van_der_Vaart)24MF (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midfielder)Javi García (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francisco_Javier_Garc%C3%ADa)-MF (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midfielder)Rubén de la Red (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rub%C3%A9n_de_la_Red)-MF (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midfielder)Mahamadou Diarra (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahamadou_Diarra)-FW (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forward_%28association_football%29)Ruud van Nistelrooy (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruud_van_Nistelrooy)-DF (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defender_%28association_football%29)Ezequiel Garay (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ezequiel_Garay)-MF (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midfielder)Kaká (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kak%C3%A1)


very true ... there are so many skilled players in that line-up

[jazzy]

very true ... there are so many skilled players in that line-up
True... but who are they playing? I would be more excited if they did field 2 teams amongst themselves and played , the loser stays here. If we don't go we may miss Kaka, Robben, etc, etc but thems the breaks.....I'm not even bitter any more...It is simply too much money for uncompetive football...I hope anyone who goes has a great time...they are HUGE....all things work out in the end.....

[TOBOR !]

^...and now C.Ronaldo

[DOMIN8R]

I think it's time to start this poll over again:rolleyes:

[Jay P]

i'd love to see Harmse/ Serioux fuck up pepe.

[LCB]

^...and now C.Ronaldo

http://goal.com/en/news/9/england/2009/06/11/1318516/official-manchester-united-accept-world-record-real-madrid

Ohhhhhhh snap. Those fucking teachers just made a MINT. The entire west end of the city is going to buy tickets now!

[BakaGaijin]

http://goal.com/en/news/9/england/2009/06/11/1318516/official-manchester-united-accept-world-record-real-madrid

Ohhhhhhh snap. Those fucking teachers just made a MINT. The entire west end of the city is going to buy tickets now!


I doubt he plays.........

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/leagues/premierleague/manutd/5479692/Cristiano-Ronaldo-could-miss-Manchester-Uniteds-pre-season.html

[LCB]

I doubt he plays.........

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/leagues/premierleague/manutd/5479692/Cristiano-Ronaldo-could-miss-Manchester-Uniteds-pre-season.html

You're probably right, but I don't think that's going to deter the 16 year old girls... remember Beckham?

[mike_bouma]

:iamwithstupid:

[Roogsy]

I had put down that I was not going...and I am still not going.

But now I may scalp my tickets. HAHA!

Before...I didn't think there would be demand, but now there will be. The little girls who love Beckham and Ronaldo will push the demand up.

[Jay P]

I had put down that I was not going...and I am still not going.

But now I may scalp my tickets. HAHA!

Before...I didn't think there would be demand, but now there will be. The little girls who love Beckham and Ronaldo will push the demand up.

don't forget the Ronnie Fanboys.

[Kevvv]

I doubt he plays.........

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/leagues/premierleague/manutd/5479692/Cristiano-Ronaldo-could-miss-Manchester-Uniteds-pre-season.html


Funny, that story also says:



That injury curtailed Real Madrid's hopes of luring the player to the Bernabeu last summer and, despite the Spanish club's intentions to renew their efforts to sign Ronaldo before the start of next season, United remain steadfast in their determination not to sell the player.

Let's be clear, TFC did not beg RM to play here; RM wants greater exposure (more fans, more $$$) so they can afford to field the best team money can buy. Playing the U14 squad does not achieve that, so for them it would be a wasted trip from that standpoint.

[Suds]

I had put down that I was not going...and I am still not going.

But now I may scalp my tickets. HAHA!

Before...I didn't think there would be demand, but now there will be. The little girls who love Beckham and Ronaldo will push the demand up.

+1:D

[spezz44]

still not going.

[AL-MO]

I gotta admit the Portuguese in me is bugging out right now with the Ronaldo transfer from Man United.

[RedsYNWA]

Now that Kaka and Ronaldo might be there = easy sell out, I suggest everyone buys tickets and scalps them to "friends and well wishers":devil:

[Dave67]

squirms in seat... well maybe I will go with my wife now... but only to see if OBW gets a run out :)

[Kevvv]

I gotta admit the Portuguese in me is bugging out right now with the Ronaldo transfer from Man United.


You have a Portuguese in you??

[Pachuco]

Oh my lord, now David Villa is in advanced negotiations with Madrid as well
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/st...sfers&&cc=5901 (http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=654201&sec=transfers&&cc=5901)

WOWSERS!

[TorontoBlades]

Say what you want people, but new signing always play in the firendlies to gain experiance in the tactics of a new club

I am just dreaming of seeing the like of any (and possibly all) of Kaka, CR7, Villa, plus maybe Sneijder...oh, I could go on...

...on a pitch as cozy as the 20,000 BMO. Done deal!

[ExiledRed]

Oh my lord, now David Villa is in advanced negotiations with Madrid as well
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/st...sfers&&cc=5901 (http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=654201&sec=transfers&&cc=5901)

WOWSERS!

I was saying in the international forum

maybe when the Real Madrid brass next meet with MLSE's they can drop a few pointers on how to respond to a bad season by spending money.

[FluSH]

I hope these resent developments have not changed people's minds on giving me their first right of refusal! Somewhere buried in this thread I said I wanted to purchase tickets for family... I have 2 tickets that I can purchase but need at least 4 more...

Please Help thank u...

[Limani_Ole]

keep dreaming.. most 1st team players will be on vacation.. they wont get out of bed for TFC

[Jay P]

keep dreaming.. most 1st team players will be on vacation.. they wont get out of bed for TFC
but they'll magically appear 2 days later for DC United?

[TorontoBlades]

keep dreaming.. most 1st team players will be on vacation.. they wont get out of bed for TFC

keep posting.. while I'm watching them play at BMO and you're on here like a bitter bridesmaid :scarf:

[LCB]

http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/search/sss?query=real%20madrid

Jesus, look at the difference in asking price between the entries from June 9th and today's.

[Mikey]

keep posting.. while I'm watching them play at BMO and you're on here like a bitter bridesmaid :scarf:

LOL.
I'll be sport fishing in the caribbean, paid for by some mug / Ronaldo fanboy who's buying my four tickets from me.......

[SoccerGolf&Wine]

Thought it might be interesting to gauge how many of us will actually take the option to buy tickets...

I won't be popular saying this, but $125 is not out of whack considering the appearance fee, etc.
I'm as cynical as anyone of MLSE, but they're in business to make money, and bringing one of the world's top sports organiztions is going to cost you.

This will be a big event for the city of Toronto and I hope our crowd is in full song.

I wasn't going to go, but Kaka, CR and maybe Villa - c'mon once in a lifetime. For $125.

[Bobo]

STILL a no for me.

Judas might have refused 20 pieces of silver, but cracked at 30.

[Blazer]

I won't be popular saying this, but $125 is not out of whack considering the appearance fee, etc.
I'm as cynical as anyone of MLSE, but they're in business to make money, and bringing one of the world's top sports organiztions is going to cost you.

This will be a big event for the city of Toronto and I hope our crowd is in full song.

I wasn't going to go, but Kaka, CR and maybe Villa - c'mon once in a lifetime. For $125.

Don't count on it.

[Marco2K]

How much do you guys think Real madrid is charging?

1 million?

[Dust2]

How much do you guys think Real madrid is charging?

1 million?


At least $2 mil. At least.

Real Madrid president commented that they made 15 million Euros from 2 games in Japan during his 1st Galacticos.

[jazzy]

I think it's time to start this poll over again:rolleyes:

:hump:

In talking to some diehard players fans...Now they will go.....Mr. Ronaldo and the promise of 45 minutes of main roster

[H Bomb]

The truth is I have nothing against Madrid and would love to see their collection of players play. But not on these terms...they stink.

[The Kingpin]

The truth is I have nothing against Madrid and would love to see their collection of players play. But not on these terms...they stink.

I agree - but scalping seems like a great option for some. Might as well make a few quid if you can.

[torontocelt]

I agree - but scalping seems like a great option for some. Might as well make a few quid if you can.

For a group who is against scalping tickets I find the fact that people are trying to justify it for this match bewildering. The RPB's dont scalp tickets period, that is meant to be the rule is it not? Furthermore there are RPB's going to this match, why would you want to help contribute to increase the price of tickets for them? Really it makes no sense and is morally wrong. A lot of people are unhappy but scalping tickets is not the answer and all RPB's should not be considering it, if they are then I guess we should all refrain from posting articles on other scalping issues in the TFC group?

[Fort York Redcoat]

For a group who is against scalping tickets I find the fact that people are trying to justify it for this match bewildering. The RPB's dont scalp tickets period, that is meant to be the rule is it not? Furthermore there are RPB's going to this match, why would you want to help contribute to increase the price of tickets for them? Really it makes no sense and is morally wrong. A lot of people are unhappy but scalping tickets is not the answer and all RPB's should not be considering it, if they are then I guess we should all refrain from posting articles on other scalping issues in the TFC group?

Agreed. Only making it worse. I'm just staying away.

[The Kingpin]

For a group who is against scalping tickets I find the fact that people are trying to justify it for this match bewildering. The RPB's dont scalp tickets period, that is meant to be the rule is it not? Furthermore there are RPB's going to this match, why would you want to help contribute to increase the price of tickets for them? Really it makes no sense and is morally wrong. A lot of people are unhappy but scalping tickets is not the answer and all RPB's should not be considering it, if they are then I guess we should all refrain from posting articles on other scalping issues in the TFC group?

Your opinion is strong - but the bolded extraction is a bit of a stretch. All that is being suggested is that this could serve as an opportunity for some supporters who have put a lot of money in the club to get a little back. And any RPB's that are attending this game will be showing their true stripes as well... Remember there are RPB's who can't go to the game tomorrow, because of what MLSE executives have themselves acknowledged, as a bungling mess. I think those fans should be able to recoup as well - an ancillary payment for their troubles. Your stance though strong, falls into a grey area - this is not a league match - and it has hurt the supporters.

[BakaGaijin]

For a group who is against scalping tickets I find the fact that people are trying to justify it for this match bewildering. The RPB's dont scalp tickets period, that is meant to be the rule is it not? Furthermore there are RPB's going to this match, why would you want to help contribute to increase the price of tickets for them? Really it makes no sense and is morally wrong. A lot of people are unhappy but scalping tickets is not the answer and all RPB's should not be considering it, if they are then I guess we should all refrain from posting articles on other scalping issues in the TFC group?


Agreed.

Seems to be some hypocrites around here.......

[torontocelt]

Your opinion is strong - but the bolded extraction is a bit of a stretch. All that is being suggested is that this could serve as an opportunity for some supporters who have put a lot of money in the club to get a little back. And any RPB's that are attending this game will be showing their true stripes as well... Remember there are RPB's who can't go to the game tomorrow, because of what MLSE executives have themselves acknowledged, as a bungling mess. I think those fans should be able to recoup as well - an ancillary payment for their troubles. Your stance though strong, falls into a grey area - this is not a league match - and it has hurt the supporters.

By scalping tickets who exactly are people supposed to be hurting, the MLSE? This would definitely not harm them as they will get their money regardless, it would also tell others that their product is in high demand. The only people who would be hurt by this is supporters of TFC and the people who are just going along for the occassion. I am one of the people not going tomorrow due to the change in date but I dont see scalping as a way to make this right, too wrongs do not make a right and scalping is wrong and illegal and should not be advocated as a solution on the RPB's board, not if we are going have a high moral stance on other apects of scalping it makes no sense? Pehaps we could set up a scalpers board on this site where we could all scalp our tickets to each other, perhaps that would make some people happy, that would really show the MLSE... One final point I am unawre that Jack had come out and stated that all RPB's should not attend the game, is this the case? It is just how you mention RPB's who attend 'will be showing their true colours'?

[H Bomb]

agreed, scalping makes you part of the problem. I'm not going to the match based on principles, I wont give those up just to make a few bucks...that's what MLSE is doing

[The Kingpin]

agreed, scalping makes you part of the problem. I'm not going to the match based on principles, I wont give those up just to make a few bucks...that's what MLSE is doing

Hey - I have no tickets - I don't really care... I'm just sayin', in this case I'm not to bovvered....

[H Bomb]

I hear ya. Trust me, what I'd like to do is buy mine and sell em for 3 times as much...but I'm not gonna. But MLSE was always going to make their money back, so I think it's important for supporters to take a non financial approach

[TorontoBlades]

LOL.
I'll be sport fishing in the caribbean, paid for by some mug / Ronaldo fanboy who's buying my four tickets from me.......

you win :hump:

[pubboy]

I hear ya. Trust me, what I'd like to do is buy mine and sell em for 3 times as much...but I'm not gonna. But MLSE was always going to make their money back, so I think it's important for supporters to take a non financial approach

Same here. Decided i just wouldnt buy my 4 seats. Dont have a problem on this occasion with fans making some money out of the plastics / suits. Just cant be bothered to be honest.
:scarf:

[Angelo1405]

the only chance where the city of Toronto gets to impress Cristiano Ronaldo, Kaka, Casillas, and Real Madrid and hope to play for MLS one day, is when the "hardcore" fans are gonna protest. lol....

[H Bomb]

^^ I dont get this. Impress those guys? Look at the names you mentioned...well I guess impressed can be a relative term. I'll happily say fuck those guys, who asked them to come? I couldn't care less if they are impressed, I hope they're unimpressed and MLSE learns their lesson. Hey if they really wanted cash they could rent out Skydome for a Real AC Milan friendly. Then us TFC fans wouldn't have to worry about being ass fucked or anything....could just go about our business

[TorontoBlades]

the only chance where the city of Toronto gets to impress Cristiano Ronaldo, Kaka, Casillas, and Real Madrid and hope to play for MLS one day, is when the "hardcore" fans are gonna protest. lol....

It's a good point. These are opportunities to make an impression on players that might want to get paid to retire for a couple of seasons.

That said, I would love to DP Sneijder in a couple of years...and yes you can take that any which way you wish :cool:

[Fort York Redcoat]

^^ I dont get this. Impress those guys? Look at the names you mentioned...well I guess impressed can be a relative term. I'll happily say fuck those guys, who asked them to come? I couldn't care less if they are impressed, I hope they're unimpressed and MLSE learns their lesson. Hey if they really wanted cash they could rent out Skydome for a Real AC Milan friendly. Then us TFC fans wouldn't have to worry about being ass fucked or anything....could just go about our business

Agreed. I doubt we'll impress much with our ability to rent some world competition.

[Blazer]

the only chance where the city of Toronto gets to impress Cristiano Ronaldo, Kaka, Casillas, and Real Madrid and hope to play for MLS one day, is when the "hardcore" fans are gonna protest. lol....

Wow! They’re not and will never be impressed with 5th tiered soccer in the world ma man. We’ll both be old men before this league is ever anything better than that if it even exists in 40 years from now.

[Fort York Redcoat]

the only chance where the city of Toronto gets to impress Cristiano Ronaldo, Kaka, Casillas, and Real Madrid and hope to play for MLS one day, is when the "hardcore" fans are gonna protest. lol....

I assume it would've been our presence at the game that would dazzle the players but I think they've seen support. I mean we're trying to take a page from their book of support.

[TorontoBlades]

We're so Toronto to get down on ourselves.

So many players have everything they want in Europe, except they (warranted or not) beleive that the life in North America is so much more glamorous and better. Toronto is a world class city and it may appeal to a couple of these players - if a realtively (by MLS starndards) superior playing atmosphere makes an impression on them, they may want to consider Toronto once their playing days in Madrid are over. Exposure cannot possibly hurt...

[Fort York Redcoat]

Toronto is a world class city ..

Only people outside the city can say that or it's bragging donchaknow.

Oh wait. Your in Scarsville.:D Preach on.

[TorontoBlades]

^ I just moved :)

[TFC~Vatreni]

The recent article by Mark Polishuk / MLSnet.com Staff states:

Real Madrid is currently the talk of the football world due to their multimillion dollar acquisitions of Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaka within the last week, and Toronto fans will be assured of seeing these two and the other Real stars. The contract for the match stipulates that, health permitting, Real Madrid must field their regulars for a minimum of 45 minutes.

My take:
This sounds like all the stars will be playing, barring health concerns. So I don't blame anyone for wanting to go see this game.Either way, I say we just buy them because then WE decide who we can sell them to if we don't want to go, even resell them face value to a real football fan instead of all the scalpers buying them once they go on sale to a casual for a ludicrous price.

[Oblio2]

Kaka and or C.Ron will not play......watch, they will be "injured"

[torontocelt]

I jump bumped into Kaka and Ronaldo at soup it up at bloor and young, both confirmed that they will play.

[torontocelt]

Kaka bought a BLT and a chicken noodle soup, Ronaldo had a cheese sandwich and lentil soup.

[Fort York Redcoat]

Kaka bought a BLT and a chicken noodle soup, Ronaldo had a cheese sandwich and lentil soup.

I want to get this out of the way-

So Ronaldo just dove into that lentil soup, didn't he?

[TorontoBlades]

Kaka and or C.Ron will not play......watch, they will be "injured"

Fixed snapshot. Hater!

[torontocelt]

Ronaldo got stuck in, he said her will bring all the boys to soup it up at bloor and young when they are next over. Kaka said next time he will try Mr Souvlaki.

[mastermixer]

Are there any WCQ games going on around that time? I'm sure Real will lose some stars if that is the case.

[TFC Cityboy]

there are but not for Portugal or Brazil - 5sept.

[boban]

Anyone willing to sell a pair of tickets in the south end let me know.
I have friends willing to go and would be great if I could get them at 'loyalty pricing'.
Please PM me.

Thanks.

[sardinho]

anybody know if on monday we're limited to only our regular season tickets / seats? or if there's a set maximum on tickets? i've got 2 seasons, but need 1 extra for my visiting father-in-law, and i can't find any information on the policy for this event anywhere? anybody heard / read anything?

[cmonureds]

This game is WAY too 'spensive. The football maniac in my office who said he wanted to bring his little son to see the galacticos, and thought he would pay any price, balked when I told him the price was 150.00 for my section, for EACH seat. No one I know will pay these prices, hell, I can't even go on a road trip this year, which is what I would have preferred to do with that money if I had it. I went to BOTH Liverpool/Porto and Celtic/Roma, they had their first teams, and my tix were 75.00 each game. If the average cost for this game, over 20,500 seats is an average of 220.00/seat, then MLSE will bring in 4.5MM for this game if they sell it out: if that's what it will take to get us a permanent grass surface, I'm good with that. But this game is priced for wealthy Bills/The Boss/Cirque fans, not me or mr.cmonureds. So, for those who are going, enjoy

[BRed]

Game will be sold out by Friday....

[pubboy]

Maybe. Completely over it to be honest. Not paying those stupid prices for a friendly.

[GrimsbyTown]

Let me check...mmmm nope.