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FluSH
07-19-2009, 12:22 PM
Wednesday July 22nd: BMO FIELD 7:30pm


http://www.riverplate.com/files.php?file=toronto-river_546726441.jpg



There will be many of us who won't be going to this game... for those supporters that do.. hold the place down... I am sure Riverplate supporters will be coming out in droves with drums and banners...


Most Riverplate fans are calling us a mediocre MLS side... and some are laughing at us that we will have Pablo Vitti on the field:


"Juega el muerto de Pablo Vitti en el plantel"


http://foros.riverplate.com/campo-de-juego/55027-river-vs-toronto-fc-4.html


I hope someone passes on the message to Vitti and he lights up a fire against River...

Exhibition game or not... sometimes it's about RESPECT.

TORONTO FC

Pigfynn
07-19-2009, 12:31 PM
What's this "Juega el muerto de Pablo Vitti en el plantel"
in english?

FluSH
07-19-2009, 12:32 PM
What's this "Juega el muerto de Pablo Vitti en el plantel"
in english?

The dead Pablo Vitti will play with the group(starting 11)

Nuvinho
07-19-2009, 12:45 PM
-----------------Edwards-------------------
Wynne-----Gomez-------Velez----------Gala
-----------------Sanyang------------------
--Ibbe-------------------------------DeRo--
-----------------Guevara-------------------
-----------Dichio----------White-----------

The only reason why DeRo and Guevara are playing is that our roster for this game is somewhat depleted (I don't think Barrett will play, he'll cramp up). I don't know if Sanyang is egilible to play in this game. Gerba may get a run out later in the game.

UltraSuperMegaMo
07-19-2009, 12:46 PM
I’m pretty psyched for this match. I’m looking forward to seeing some of the team’s “squad players” (Galla, Gomez, OBW) get some playing time. Sanyang played in the Carolina Cup games, so I think he should be able to play.

Shakes McQueen
07-19-2009, 12:47 PM
This is a great chance for us to see what OBW is capable of, and I look forward to hopefully seeing what those two Gambian kids have to offer.

- Scott

Stryker
07-19-2009, 12:52 PM
Play every bench player and reserve squad player who's eligable the entire game.
I don't give a fuck about this game. Beating Columbus however and taking that shiney trophy from them a few days later does mean something.

rocker
07-19-2009, 01:11 PM
-----------------Edwards-------------------
Wynne-----Gomez-------Velez----------Gala
-----------------Sanyang------------------
--Ibbe-------------------------------DeRo--
-----------------Guevara-------------------
-----------Dichio----------White-----------


yup.. we got any other bench players to take De Ro and Guevara out? hehhe. I'm too lazy to check.

Use this as a reserve game. Dichio can stay in since he's barely played lately. Wynne too... he didn't play much on that run with the USA.
But I'd like to see De Ro and Guevara in civilian clothes and rested and ready to go against Columbus.

kitchener-TFC
07-19-2009, 01:12 PM
The dead Pablo Vitti will play with the group(starting 11)
Fuckers.

----------------Edwards
Wynne------Gomez-------Velez-----Gala
------------------Sanyang
------Ibbe-----------------------DeRo
--------Vitti-------Dichio------White

flatpicker
07-19-2009, 02:00 PM
I would be looking forward to this game, if it weren't for the fact that I agreed a while back to see Dead Weather the same night with the girlfriend.
Can't really back out now...

Deliver some good support in the stands you guys!

Blizzard
07-19-2009, 02:06 PM
yup.. we got any other bench players to take De Ro and Guevara out? hehhe.

Of course we do. Ali Gerba!!!

B

Nuvinho
07-19-2009, 02:11 PM
"Maybe" we'll sign a few players in the next few days........Poz?

prizby
07-19-2009, 04:10 PM
i think ali will start...get his legs in for 45 in order to get use to the playing style of

-----------Edwards----------
in no particular order: Sanyang-Gomez-Velez-Gala on the back line
--Vitti-Robo-Guevara-Ibrahim-
------Dichio-----Gerba-------

Gerba out for Barrett after 45
Dichio out for OBW after 45

H Bomb
07-19-2009, 04:13 PM
meh. Play as many reserves as possible...sometimes it's about respect....but not this time, this is about nothing

clc12
07-20-2009, 12:50 AM
haha. the river plate fans are trying to hype themselves up cuz they have been brutal as of late. they are calling vitti a "muerto" meanwhile their whole team are a bunch of "muertos"

somebody should go with a banner saying "YO TE VI ULTIMO" (I SAW YOU IN LAST). in last years apertura tourney they finished dead last. haha. and they are supposed to be the 2nd biggest team in argentina. haha.

their fans are pathetic. even one of their own players, Oscar Ahumada, spoke out about their lack of support in big games. his exact words were "SILENCIO ATROZ" (ATROCIOUS SILENCE).

TFC fans will show them. i'm sure there will be some boca juniors fans there on wednesday throwing their support behind TFC.

AGUANTE TFC!

Yohan
07-20-2009, 01:09 AM
someone tell Gallardo that he's an MLS reject

DichioTFC
07-20-2009, 01:22 AM
someone tell them that CARP is, according to Wikipedia, "an oily freshwater fish, native to Europe and Asia."
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a8/Common_carp.jpg

Damn oily freshwater fishes...

DichioTFC
07-20-2009, 01:23 AM
is it too late to put a banner together that switches the 'A' and 'R' in their CARP shield?

CoachGT
07-20-2009, 07:16 AM
Recognize that all of the ball kids and player escorts that come out of the tunnel with the players for this game ARE CHILDREN OF RED PATCH BOYS!

Ossington Mental Youth
07-20-2009, 07:51 AM
wish this was televised, would be an interesting game to watch.
looking forward to seeing the guys that dont usually suit up play.
also wanna see how we do against a mediocre argentinian side (haw haw haw)
Now that their fans are taking the piss i hope some signed will be made

dupont
07-20-2009, 08:50 AM
I hope they don't try too hard. There are a lot of very important games coming up so there is no need to waste energy and risk getting injured for a meaningless friendly.
Hopefully White gets some play time to test out how he feels though.

BuSaPuNk
07-20-2009, 09:23 AM
wish this was televised, would be an interesting game to watch.

It's not on regular TV, however you can watch it on the TFC website live.:scarf:

Ossington Mental Youth
07-20-2009, 09:26 AM
It's not on regular TV, however you can watch it on the TFC website live.:scarf:

Nice!
this i did not know
i will be watching

BayernTFC
07-20-2009, 10:29 AM
I don't know if Sanyang is egilible to play in this game.
He's not eligible until his birthday on August 1, 2009.

Cas87
07-20-2009, 11:11 AM
is it too late to put a banner together that switches the 'A' and 'R' in their CARP shield?

You mean like this?

Probably the stupidest thing I have done, but its all for a laugh

:)

Carts
07-20-2009, 11:32 AM
I know a game is a game, you play to win, and want to respect the Logo, the city, and the fans - but anyone with any kind of nagging injury, that is injury prone, that fights fatigure to do age, plays 90-minutes hard in a running position shouldn't play this game...

Its tough, it hurts, and I hate to lose like most people, but you must 'manage' your players and team for what is important...

We're on the edge of the playoff picture, we're playing a conference opponent and a win is NEEDED... Plus, winning it wins a (somewhat meaningless yes) inter-competition with a rival...

I'd like to see the kids, and the future go out there, get their moment in the sun, and do a service to the senior team of giving them the rest they need for the Columbus match a few days later...

Carts...

Cas87
07-20-2009, 11:37 AM
^
Agreed,
anyone that has a major role on our team (De Ro, Serioux, Dichio, Frei) shouldn't play
Barrett, Vitti, OBW, Ibbie, and the Gambians should play either to build confidence in scoring and/or to see how they do against reasonable competition.

kitchener-TFC
07-20-2009, 12:00 PM
Nice!
this i did not know
i will be watching
I to was not aware of this, but I will definately be watching.

clc12
07-20-2009, 12:01 PM
You mean like this?

Probably the stupidest thing I have done, but its all for a laugh

:)


that is classic. i love it.
i wish i could make this game.
just one big sign saying "YO TE VI ULTIMO" HAHA.
it would be classic. they are talking so much garbage. river plate is pathetic. and so are their fans.

dal524
07-20-2009, 12:41 PM
^
Agreed,
anyone that has a major role on our team (De Ro, Serioux, Dichio, Frei) shouldn't play
Barrett, Vitti, OBW, Ibbie, and the Gambians should play either to build confidence in scoring and/or to see how they do against reasonable competition.

what was the outcome of serioux's injury on sat? serious?

BuSaPuNk
07-20-2009, 12:43 PM
what was the outcome of serioux's injury on sat? serioux?

Fixed. Lol.

Havn't heard anything....he's a warrior I'm sure he'll be fine just give him a little rest and he'll be back for Columbus on Sat.

Nuvinho
07-20-2009, 12:45 PM
Gerba and White up front


O'Brian White and Ali Gerba are both expected to be given debuts in the Carlsberg Cup match against storied Argentine side River Plate at BMO Field on Wednesday (kick off 7:30 p.m. live online on Toronto FC TV). White was picked fourth overall in the 2009 SuperDraft but has been recovering from an ACL injury. He returned to full training last month and is now ready for his first taste of match action. Since signing for Toronto, Gerba has been playing with Canada at the Gold Cup, but the striker returned to training on Monday and is also expected to play some part in the game.

"It's great to have Ali back," said Toronto FC Head Coach Chris Cummins. "We've seen again in training this morning that he's a good goal scorer and he holds the ball up very well. He's fit and strong and he wants to keep working. He needs as many games as possible so he will probably play 45 minutes with O'Brian White. The plan is for them to have half a game each."

"O'Brian is a confident young lad and we wouldn't throw him in if he wasn't ready. I was tempted to bring him on against Houston last weekend but I thought it wasn't the right game for him. This is a better game for him to come into. He can't wait to get out there."

Cummins will field a mix of experienced players and squad players against a River Plate side who are coming to Toronto as part of their preparation for their new season. "A few of the first team players will be involved in the game and a couple of the experience lads have asked to play to get the weekend out of their system.," said Cummins.

Stefan Frei will be rested for the game giving Brian Edwards his first start of the season in goal. Season Seat Holders are reminded that the game is included in the Season Ticket package.

Bars92
07-20-2009, 12:58 PM
just bought a ticket in the south stand for $17 bucks:scarf:

Cas87
07-20-2009, 01:04 PM
what was the outcome of serioux's injury on sat? serious?

I haven't read or seen anything, just added him to the list to play it safe
(better he be fit in CCL and MLS matches then meaningless friendlies)

Bars92
07-20-2009, 01:13 PM
Should be interesting to what type of support shows up for River Plate. Looks like a lot of season ticket holders are selling this one off cheap.

prizby
07-20-2009, 01:26 PM
He's not eligible until his birthday on August 1, 2009.

its a friendly, he should be eligible

prizby
07-20-2009, 01:26 PM
so we pay 2x the regular price to see our B team on wednesday

clc12
07-20-2009, 01:36 PM
Should be interesting to what type of support shows up for River Plate. Looks like a lot of season ticket holders are selling this one off cheap.

i know that there will probably be a few boca juniors supporters cheering on TFC on Wednesday. if they go i know that the boca fans will definitely show up with their drums as well. it should be interesting. its always fun to laugh at those pathetic "gallinas" (chickens)

Bars92
07-20-2009, 01:41 PM
A lot of people seem to be calling this a 'meaningless friendly' but I am determined to make the best of this match because its the first i've been to this year and for once I have a seat in the south end. I hope the Argentine supporters show up, RP or Bocca.

rocker
07-20-2009, 01:47 PM
from TFC:

Cummins will field a mix of experienced players and squad players against a River Plate side who are coming to Toronto as part of their preparation for their new season. "A few of the first team players will be involved in the game and a couple of the experience lads have asked to play to get the weekend out of their system.," said Cummins.

Stefan Frei will be rested for the game giving Brian Edwards his first start of the season in goal.

http://toronto.fc.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090720&content_id=5958036&vkey=news_t280&fext=.jsp&team=t280

Shway
07-20-2009, 01:55 PM
He's not eligible until his birthday on August 1, 2009.

Of corse he is, remember the Pachuca friendly TFC had so many playes who werennt even signed playing

Frank Jonke
Murphy Wiredu
...and i believe there was more

why wouldnt Sanyang play?

rocker
07-20-2009, 01:58 PM
does Sanyang's ineligibility pertain only to league games perhaps?
this is a friendly... maybe he can play? cuz he's played with the academy, so obviously those rules don't extend to all types of games.
who knows.

BayernTFC
07-20-2009, 04:02 PM
does Sanyang's ineligibility pertain only to league games perhaps?
this is a friendly... maybe he can play? cuz he's played with the academy, so obviously those rules don't extend to all types of games.
who knows.
This is what I know:


Due to his age, Sanyang will not be able to become a full member of the Toronto FC Senior squad until his 18th birthday. Until that time the defender will train with both the senior team and TFC Academy and be able to play matches for the Academy. Sanyang turns 18 on August 1, the same day that Toronto FC faces the New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium and if selected, could make his debut with the first team on that date.
http://observer.gm/africa/gambia/article/gambian-players-sign-mls-contracts

If MLS considers the game training, or allows non-squad members to play, then perhaps he is eligible???



Of corse he is, remember the Pachuca friendly TFC had so many playes who werennt even signed playing

Frank Jonke
Murphy Wiredu
...and i believe there was more
I was unaware of that occurrence. I haven't seen (or paid attention to) any mid-season TFC friendlies.

UltraSuperMegaMo
07-20-2009, 04:11 PM
Pretty sure the CSL guest players, who had all played reserve matches with TFC, took the field against Independiente not Pachuca.

Bars92
07-20-2009, 05:53 PM
Our b squad against River Plate should really give an indication of how good this team really is, even against their reserves.

London
07-20-2009, 05:55 PM
someone tell them that CARP is, according to Wikipedia, "an oily freshwater fish, native to Europe and Asia."
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a8/Common_carp.jpg

Damn oily freshwater fishes...


Dirty bottom feeders!!!

DichioTFC
07-20-2009, 06:11 PM
You mean like this?

Probably the stupidest thing I have done, but its all for a laugh

:)

LOLLLL classic!!! if only there was time to create a banner...

DichioTFC
07-20-2009, 06:12 PM
Dirty bottom feeders!!!

damned dirty bottom feeders. i hope vitti comes back from the dead and scores a hat trick

Bobo
07-20-2009, 06:23 PM
i think ali will start...get his legs in for 45 in order to get use to the playing style of

-----------Edwards----------
in no particular order: Sanyang-Gomez-Velez-Gala on the back line
--Vitti-Robo-Guevara-Ibrahim-
------Dichio-----Gerba-------

Gerba out for Barrett after 45
Dichio out for OBW after 45

No thanks, not even in a friendly, especially since we get no service into the box. Slowest frontline in history. I'd rather see Barrett with one of those from the start.

prizby
07-20-2009, 06:40 PM
^apparently OBW will be starting


i have it confirmed that sanyang will get playing time on wed

Bars92
07-20-2009, 06:49 PM
White and Gerba starting up front would be radically different

mighty_torontofc_2008
07-20-2009, 06:55 PM
this is the 2nd most interesting match of the season for me,,Real Madrid being No 1..
i hope TFC go out for a win or at worst a draw..lets go with a regular full XI and see what happens

Bobo
07-20-2009, 07:05 PM
this is the 2nd most interesting match of the season for me,,Real Madrid being No 1..
i hope TFC go out for a win or at worst a draw..lets go with a regular full XI and see what happens

Seems like a pretty anti-TFC post LOL, Real being the most exciting game, wanting a full strength team for a friendly at a busy time of year....

Is a draw even an option, since it's for a cup?

TFCWEST
07-20-2009, 07:24 PM
haha. the river plate fans are trying to hype themselves up cuz they have been brutal as of late. they are calling vitti a "muerto" meanwhile their whole team are a bunch of "muertos"

somebody should go with a banner saying "YO TE VI ULTIMO" (I SAW YOU IN LAST). in last years apertura tourney they finished dead last. haha. and they are supposed to be the 2nd biggest team in argentina. haha.

their fans are pathetic. even one of their own players, Oscar Ahumada, spoke out about their lack of support in big games. his exact words were "SILENCIO ATROZ" (ATROCIOUS SILENCE).

TFC fans will show them. i'm sure there will be some boca juniors fans there on wednesday throwing their support behind TFC.

AGUANTE TFC!
Judging from videos on youtube, especially this one, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TunYxDkb9PI I wouldn't be so quick to say they're "pathetic".

This on the other hand.. is an exemplification of pathetic.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2009/2522571565_0cdeb6a91a.jpg?v=0

ManUtd4ever
07-20-2009, 07:27 PM
I couldn't care less about the result of this friendly with all the pivotal regular season/champion's league matches coming up in the next few weeks. I would imagine that most of the regulars will be rested although Gerba and White should definitely see considerable time on the pitch to get back in game shape...

mighty_torontofc_2008
07-20-2009, 07:31 PM
Seems like a pretty anti-TFC post LOL, Real being the most exciting game, wanting a full strength team for a friendly at a busy time of year....

Is a draw even an option, since it's for a cup?

Not anti TFC,,just we have 2 quality teams coming into BMO for the first time this season..all we have played up to this point at home is mediocre
teams in MLS. MLS does not have a big club like other leagues offer, sorry facing Columbus is not more exctiing then River Plate or Real Madrid,nor should it be Columbus has very little History or success on their side.
No a draw is not a option...as i forgot its a cup match...but i want TFC to win this match as i would a league match...winning can be habit forming and our club will need some with a lot of away games coming up

Yohan
07-20-2009, 07:37 PM
Not anti TFC,,just we have 2 quality teams coming into BMO for the first time this season..all we have played up to this point at home is mediocre
teams in MLS. MLS does not have a big club like other leagues offer, sorry facing Columbus is not more exctiing then River Plate or Real Madrid,nor should it be Columbus has very little History or success on their side.

why the bloody hell are you watching this league, if you can't get excited for a domestic league game?

Bars92
07-20-2009, 08:01 PM
I think the players will be up for this match, more than they would be against an MLS side, at this point in the season. And not just the likes of Pablo Vitti, because they know their going against a world football team of some distinction.

Mikey
07-21-2009, 07:00 AM
Light rain forecast for tomorrows game?
Hopefully that will change before kickoff. What a crappy summer!!

Ciamps
07-21-2009, 10:21 AM
Does anyone know which hotel River plate are staying at, or when they are training today. Wanted to get some autographs

Carts
07-21-2009, 10:47 AM
this is the 2nd most interesting match of the season for me,,Real Madrid being No 1..
i hope TFC go out for a win or at worst a draw..lets go with a regular full XI and see what happens

I have to 100% disagree with this...

1. We have a HUGE league game 3-days later, and this is a friendly match...

2. We have some bench players that have yet to see a second of game action, and need it in case they're called upon in league or CC action (ie: Edwards, White)...

3. We have a few 'injury prone' or players that are 'long in the tooth' that are vital to our teams success in the MLS & CC (ie: Dichio, Serioux) and we can't risk injuring, aggrevating injury, or fatiguing a player 3-days before a huge match.

4. We have some young talent that need the test. TFC staff need to see them against a strong opponent in a competitive environment. We have some young players that need to feel 20,000 sets of eyes on them while playing - so when they're called to action, some of the nerves won't be too bad. And we have some young talent that does come off the bench, but needs a good 60-90 run in a strong game competition for that exeprience (ie: Ibby)...

There's just WAY TOO MANY REASON NOT TO PLAY our starting XI in this one...

Carts...

prizby
07-21-2009, 10:51 AM
Good comments carts

i agree, we have talent untested that need to have some legs under them should any of the unthinkable happen...i am curious to see how some of our new guys do in the red jersey and friendlies are a perfect time to give them the opportunity to run out and show the coaching staff what they are made of

Belfast_Boy
07-21-2009, 10:54 AM
As a TFC fan my priority is home league first. it's our league our playoffs. winning isn't everything, it's the only thing!
international play is second, the game against the Islanders is huge. this isn't a bullshit tournament or international friendly where the second string gets a run. if we win this it's a place in the Club World Cup.
Games against River Plata and Real are great too. We get tested internationally, our second string players get a run. And T.O. has more football, how can that be bad?

sampace
07-21-2009, 12:41 PM
Is this game being shown on GOL T.V.? Even on replay after the match later in the evening or the next day? Looks like it is being streamed live...

grizzle
07-21-2009, 03:32 PM
i know that there will probably be a few boca juniors supporters cheering on TFC on Wednesday. if they go i know that the boca fans will definitely show up with their drums as well. it should be interesting. its always fun to laugh at those pathetic "gallinas" (chickens)

LOL!!! Boca fans with drums from where? There were maybe 20 boca fans here for the Zidane friendly when Palermo was here, so what makes you think anyone is going to travel to see their rival when they can't even come support one of their star players.

hrvat87
07-22-2009, 12:27 AM
what time is the kickoff for 2mmrow night game?is it being streamed live of TFC TV?

thanks

UltraSuperMegaMo
07-22-2009, 12:50 AM
I'd like to see TFC win a friendly as part of our season of firsts.

Yohan
07-22-2009, 01:01 AM
http://web.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090721&content_id=5977476&vkey=news_t280&fext=.jsp&team=t280

Going to be interesting to see what Sanyang's hype is all about.

Plus Gerba and White in action

Super
07-22-2009, 01:30 AM
Nice avatar, Yohan! :)

I gave my ticket away for this match. Can't wait to see the game on TV, though. I hope Gerba and OBW will see a lot of action - but not too much, though. We've got an important match coming up against the yellow football team on Saturday.

NO INJURIES PLEASE!

English Rachel
07-22-2009, 07:48 AM
Recognize that all of the ball kids and player escorts that come out of the tunnel with the players for this game ARE CHILDREN OF RED PATCH BOYS!

That's lovely, I will be EXTRA loud :)

Love the mascots <3

Mikey
07-22-2009, 08:06 AM
Nice avatar, Yohan! :)
Can't wait to see the game on TV, though.


Dont think its on TV, not listed as being shown anywhere on the schedule, TFCTV online maybe?

Belfast_Boy
07-22-2009, 08:06 AM
can't wait to see Gerba and White!

it's great for the kids. my son did it last year and loved it. we got to play on the field before the game too. it was cool, but i feel sorry for the boys playing on that crappy surface.

H Bomb
07-22-2009, 08:24 AM
Enjoy the game folks. Here's hoping for incident and excitement.

Nodoubtguy
07-22-2009, 08:27 AM
Obi Wan and Bomaye (thats how I have decided to refer to OBW and Gerba from now on)....I cannot wait

Jay P
07-22-2009, 08:39 AM
i'd love for the game to go to PKs again.

TOBOR !
07-22-2009, 09:23 AM
Most Riverplate fans are calling us a mediocre MLS side...


meh - it'll just hurt more when we stuff them

Davenport
07-22-2009, 10:58 AM
this is the 2nd most interesting match of the season for me,,Real Madrid being No 1..
i hope TFC go out for a win or at worst a draw..lets go with a regular full XI and see what happens

Are you serious ?
Friendlies are a joke. I refuse to go to watch squad players go through the motions and try to avoid injury.
I'm not going to either game.

Ossington Mental Youth
07-22-2009, 11:15 AM
Are you serious ?
Friendlies are a joke. I refuse to go to watch squad players go through the motions and try to avoid injury.
I'm not going to either game.

i sometimes feel like hes taking the piss, just ignore him, its best

English Rachel
07-22-2009, 11:22 AM
I think he was being sarcastic... That's how I read it.

Technorgasm
07-22-2009, 11:36 AM
which ticket do we use for this?

PM me if you are a smarty smart

Intru
07-22-2009, 11:47 AM
Is this game gonna be showned online?

Yohan
07-22-2009, 11:50 AM
Is this game gonna be showned online?
yes. 730 on TFCtv

Redpunkfiddle
07-22-2009, 11:53 AM
Is this game gonna be showned online?

Yep- off our our snazzy website http://torontofc.neulion.com/tfc/console.jsp

nascarguy
07-22-2009, 11:55 AM
do not care about this meanless game i'm not watching the game

Yohan
07-22-2009, 12:04 PM
do not care about this meanless game i'm not watching the game
i dont care about the game either and i wish it didn't happen, but i'll take whatever chance to see the lads in action :)

sampace
07-22-2009, 12:08 PM
I would have liked to have seen this game on T.V. since it would be nice to see Gerba and White devu. But I will just watch for hilites later.

Technorgasm
07-22-2009, 12:13 PM
some downside:

packs the schedule
extra minutes in a tough part of the season
risk of injury
no points or benefit to our season



some upside:

a summer night game
ALI FREAKIN GERBA
OBRIEN FREAKIN WHITE
international opposition, a good test
chance to run out some of the lads who dont get regular pitch time
visiting non MLS supporters
CONCACAF opponent
International exposure for the league and team. . . especially when we stuff them
Summer night game (ya, its rad)

TFC Via Buffalo
07-22-2009, 12:19 PM
And Edwrds is starting tonight. I may have to break out the Edwards jersey for a one night return to glory.

nascarguy
07-22-2009, 12:24 PM
I would have liked to have seen this game on T.V. since it would be nice to see Gerba and White devu. But I will just watch for hilites later.
it's going to be on goltv

nascarguy
07-22-2009, 12:27 PM
I'll be very piss off at the team if any of our players get hurt playing this meanless friendly

Cas87
07-22-2009, 12:34 PM
it's going to be on goltv

nope. its on TFC TV (website) the link is already set up

Yohan
07-22-2009, 12:39 PM
is it going to be just stream, or is someone going to do commentary?

Toronto_Bhoy
07-22-2009, 01:16 PM
Not going. Don't care.

Get In There
07-22-2009, 01:36 PM
I'll be very piss off at the team if any of our players get hurt playing this meanless friendly


It's not meaningless

it was a great way to hose your best customers.

Not that the FO are bad people, with families and such and such and so forth.

nascarguy
07-22-2009, 02:35 PM
nope. its on TFC TV (website) the link is already set up
yeah I know I just look on the site

nascarguy
07-22-2009, 02:36 PM
It's not meaningless

it was a great way to hose your best customers.

Not that the FO are bad people, with families and such and such and so forth.
it is meanless game we get no points for the mls season or for the CL

mastermixer
07-22-2009, 02:36 PM
did i read right? my tickets i just printed off acct mgr (sec 108) is worth $140 a piece! for a friendly, wow!

nascarguy
07-22-2009, 02:41 PM
did i read right? my tickets i just printed off acct mgr (sec 108) is worth $140 a piece! for a friendly, wow!
yeah i know my are 50$ I all ready sold that to get the money back

Get In There
07-22-2009, 02:44 PM
did i read right? my tickets i just printed off acct mgr (sec 108) is worth $140 a piece! for a friendly, wow!


Look on your hard copy - it will prob be higher than $140.

My ticket poster said $110 the manager said $88 (I believe this is the cost I paid in the season package) I don;t want to figure it out and get more pissed off with the super fantastic nice people in the FO. Especially that Paul guy......a real honest fellow.

yes indeed, great value......:hump:.......if you're into greek.

B

Get In There
07-22-2009, 02:46 PM
yeah i know my are 50$ I all ready sold that to get the money back


You got all your money back for these?

Well done!

anywhere in the stadium isn't worth more than $20. At least that's the market value

B

nascarguy
07-22-2009, 03:06 PM
You got all your money back for these?

Well done!

anywhere in the stadium isn't worth more than $20. At least that's the market value

B
sold them to a friend for 40$ cash

nascarguy
07-22-2009, 03:11 PM
Look on your hard copy - it will prob be higher than $140.

My ticket poster said $110 the manager said $88 (I believe this is the cost I paid in the season package) I don;t want to figure it out and get more pissed off with the super fantastic nice people in the FO. Especially that Paul guy......a real honest fellow.

yes indeed, great value......:hump:.......if you're into greek.

Byeah there nice but they get paid to make money for mlse and mls. friendly sould be played after the season is over or if the game must be play mid season then use the back up players that do not get playing time.

FluSH
07-22-2009, 03:13 PM
it is meanless game we get no points for the mls season or for the CL

Guess how we got Pablo Vitti...

Yohan
07-22-2009, 03:19 PM
Guess how we got Pablo Vitti...
ok. I better see Buonanotte or Ortega in TFC jersey next year then ;)

MUFC_Niagara
07-22-2009, 03:20 PM
The atmosphere will suck tonight but its a useful run out for White, Gerba, Edwards, Ibby, and Cronin. I'm not as opposed to it as I was before now that our squad players are playing.

cougars732
07-22-2009, 03:25 PM
there a trophy awarded to the winner of this showdown
i only ask because its called the carslberg cup

nascarguy
07-22-2009, 03:33 PM
all i say is that if any of our 1st squad players get hurt in this game or the RM game the season maybe over

English Rachel
07-22-2009, 03:34 PM
No-one's gonna get hurt tonight - neither team want injuries and it is a FRIENDLY ffs

nascarguy
07-22-2009, 03:36 PM
there a trophy awarded to the winner of this showdown
i only ask because its called the carslberg cupyeah and this could be the last year for carslberg

RPB_RED_NATION_RPB
07-22-2009, 03:37 PM
yeah and this could be the last year for carslberg

why?....its sure not lack of beer sales!

TFC Tifoso
07-22-2009, 03:40 PM
No-one's gonna get hurt tonight - neither team want injuries and it is a FRIENDLY ffs

ok then .....see Year 1; O'Brien, Ronnie ;)

of course no teams want injuries....kinda silly to say that, but they have no control over it....

nascarguy
07-22-2009, 03:41 PM
No-one's gonna get hurt tonight - neither team want injuries and it is a FRIENDLY ffs
have you all ready forgot about Aston Villa game i have not

nascarguy
07-22-2009, 03:43 PM
why?....its sure not lack of beer sales!
the deal is up at the end of the season. i think molson going to step up

English Rachel
07-22-2009, 03:45 PM
I haven't forgotten anything... I just choose to be positive.

And to be perfectly honest, I actually want OBW and AG to play with the team in a competitive match before Saturday so aside from minutes and fatigue, I don't think the schedule has worked out bad for us.

And I am not a whinger ;)

RPB_RED_NATION_RPB
07-22-2009, 03:46 PM
No-one's gonna get hurt tonight - neither team want injuries and it is a FRIENDLY ffs




does RONNIE O'BRIEN...bring back memories.... He was never the same after the Aston Villa friendly....it hurt us dearly!


Leave DERO....GUEVARA....ROBBO....SERIOUX....off the pitch tongiht~!

English Rachel
07-22-2009, 03:51 PM
See above.

RPB_RED_NATION_RPB
07-22-2009, 03:54 PM
See above.

;)!!

dinminister
07-22-2009, 03:58 PM
is the game being shown on tv?

grizzle
07-22-2009, 03:59 PM
does RONNIE O'BRIEN...bring back memories.... He was never the same after the Aston Villa friendly....it hurt us dearly!


Leave DERO....GUEVARA....ROBBO....SERIOUX....off the pitch tongiht~!

Pretty sure Cummins said they will all be playing half games. The only one for sure off is Frei.

nascarguy
07-22-2009, 04:01 PM
does RONNIE O'BRIEN...bring back memories.... He was never the same after the Aston Villa friendly....it hurt us dearly!


Leave DERO....GUEVARA....ROBBO....SERIOUX....off the pitch tongiht~!
they need to use the back up players that do not get playing time and let White, Gerba play for 20 to 30mins

nascarguy
07-22-2009, 04:01 PM
is the game being shown on tv?
nope only on tfc tv

Lennon
07-22-2009, 04:31 PM
From a River Plate fan ...

" Apparently all the subs will be playing tonight, including many youngsters who haven't even debuted professionally yet."

damn?

Jay P
07-22-2009, 04:40 PM
You know what I dislike most about weekday games? Sitting in the parking lot @ lamport waiting for 6pm to get a parking ticket lol

TFC RuKKuS RPB
07-22-2009, 04:45 PM
He's not eligible until his birthday on August 1, 2009.

Sanyang is eligible to play tonight as it's an exhibition. He can't play in the MLS until he turns 18.

Darlofletch
07-22-2009, 04:54 PM
does RONNIE O'BRIEN...bring back memories.... He was never the same after the Aston Villa friendly....it hurt us dearly!


Leave DERO....GUEVARA....ROBBO....SERIOUX....off the pitch tongiht~!

if a player's healthy and wants to get some extra minutes in, then sure why not, but Adrain Serioux especially should not be let anywhere near this game, that man needs as much rest as he can get.

TFCinVANCOUVER
07-22-2009, 05:22 PM
I beleive Justintv is streaming it also.

Petor
07-22-2009, 05:41 PM
Should be an interesting game to watch.
Just like gazing into a crystal ball! :)
No rain please(damn summer so far)!
Come on you reds!:scarf:

Batman
07-22-2009, 05:50 PM
TFC and MLS website says the game will be on Toronto FC TV.


And in case you want to watch in Spanish:

http://www.justin.tv/futbolbrujero2/old

gtaguy
07-22-2009, 06:07 PM
nope only on tfc tv


tyc sports from argentina will be airing the match .. I think i found a link for it so for those that can speak spanish or for those that want to bring down the volume and still watch i think this link will work..


http://www.justin.tv/luchito2030/old justin link.

gracos
07-22-2009, 06:09 PM
When does footage start, it says it starts at 7 but i dont see anything

jloome
07-22-2009, 06:19 PM
Anyone have problems with TFC live streams on a MAc using firefox?

I seem to get the vids but I've had problems with live streams. Any tips?

BuSaPuNk
07-22-2009, 06:21 PM
I'm not getting anything either....god sakes.....if they screwed this shit up.....grrrrr....

gtaguy
07-22-2009, 06:22 PM
sorry guys the last link on justin they are showing america (mex) against ac milan

this link should give you the spanish feed

http://www.justin.tv/matrix_juy31

rocker
07-22-2009, 06:23 PM
i'm just seeing a GOlTV ad that says "we'll be right back!"

gtaguy
07-22-2009, 06:24 PM
Anyone have problems with TFC live streams on a MAc using firefox?

I seem to get the vids but I've had problems with live streams. Any tips?


they did this shit the last time.. video didn't come on until a couple of minutes before the start

Bobo
07-22-2009, 06:24 PM
Anyone have problems with TFC live streams on a MAc using firefox?

I seem to get the vids but I've had problems with live streams. Any tips?

Have the same problem on PC. I've never been able to watch live feeds. :(

Petor
07-22-2009, 06:30 PM
It's up!!!!!
Nigel!

http://torontofc.neulion.com/tfc/console.jsp?catid=9&id=890

gtaguy
07-22-2009, 06:31 PM
video is on.. if you still don't have it reload the page

gracos
07-22-2009, 06:32 PM
click on fullview and its on

Dub Narcotic
07-22-2009, 06:47 PM
That's not Nigel Reed, it's the Gol guy. He's actually the best TFC commentator, so I'm happy. Boring game so far, although Gabe Gala has done some work down the left. Velez looks shaky already.

Batman
07-22-2009, 06:47 PM
I like this play by play guy. I'd rank him equal to Nigel, and a big notch above Gerry.

jloome
07-22-2009, 06:48 PM
Still not getting anything. Spanish feed is back on justin tv

Yohan
07-22-2009, 06:51 PM
It's Luke Wileman from GolTV doing commentating

Dub Narcotic
07-22-2009, 06:54 PM
I like this play by play guy. I'd rank him equal to Nigel, and a big notch above Gerry.

He's miles better than Nigel. He actually calls the players names correctly and knows about MLS teams other than Toronto.

Dub Narcotic
07-22-2009, 06:55 PM
Gomez looks really shaky, I'm sure his nerves are high.

thisisinternetclash
07-22-2009, 07:04 PM
Does DeRo get on anyone else's nerves when he invariably finishes off all those chances when everybody else had stopped play for offside ten seconds earlier? He's going to be carded for that eventually.

thisisinternetclash
07-22-2009, 07:05 PM
:facepalm: that was the one thing Gerba was brought in not to do.

Dub Narcotic
07-22-2009, 07:22 PM
Quite a few chances for Toronto, just can't find the finish.

Dub Narcotic
07-22-2009, 07:32 PM
Club America/AC Milan is getting super chippy. Watch out for the bags of piss and batteries from the stands.

Petor
07-22-2009, 07:39 PM
I enjoyed watching the first half, surprised at how many starters started.
I thought it was Nigel, bad ears I guess.

Dub Narcotic
07-22-2009, 07:51 PM
This game needs a goal really badly.

Dub Narcotic
07-22-2009, 07:53 PM
Gala is a revelation here. Playing very well.

Dub Narcotic
07-22-2009, 07:56 PM
No CM depth without Cronin.

Yohan
07-22-2009, 08:02 PM
you know there is a game thread...

Dub Narcotic
07-22-2009, 08:03 PM
Edwards has looked solid tonight.

gracos
07-22-2009, 08:43 PM
Pablo Vitti definetly doesnt deserve the Man of the Match award

gracos
07-22-2009, 08:48 PM
this is just a preview of what we will be like in the Concacaf Championship, we will be lucky to move forward out of the way of Puerto Rico, its really upsetting but that was all their rookies, playing against our first team, shame really

TFC Tifoso
07-23-2009, 01:01 PM
No-one's gonna get hurt tonight - neither team want injuries and it is a FRIENDLY ffs


I haven't forgotten anything... I just choose to be positive.

And to be perfectly honest, I actually want OBW and AG to play with the team in a competitive match before Saturday so aside from minutes and fatigue, I don't think the schedule has worked out bad for us.

And I am not a whinger ;)

Nana Attakora.....out at least Saturday v. Columbus....injured v. River Plate....keep up the positive thinking though! :rolleyes: :thumbsup: :seeya:

English Rachel
07-23-2009, 01:06 PM
:( I guess it didn't work then. My bad.

TFC Tifoso
07-23-2009, 01:09 PM
guess not.......