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DichioTFC
07-24-2009, 09:05 AM
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from Goal.com

Toronto @ Columbus – 7:30p.m. (Saturday)

This is a significant game that will decide who takes home the not-as-significant Trillium Cup. Two draws earlier this season showed there isn't much daylight between the two sides; second-place Columbus currently holds a one-point lead over fourth-place TFC in the ever-changing Eastern Conference playoff race. The Crew scored three times at home last weekend against Real Salt Lake with Jason Garey (two goals) and Steven Lenhart (one goal, one assist) ably deputizing for the injured Guillermo Barros Schelotto (hamstring) and Alejandro Moreno (groin). Garey and Lenhart will have to reproduce that performance against the Reds with the South American duo expected to miss out once again. TFC enters the match with some momentum after a win in San Jose and a home draw against Houston in its past two matches. As an added bonus, Reds interim boss Chris Cummins will be able to name an unchanged side for a third match running should Adrian Serioux (knee) prove himself fit enough to play, though that seems doubtful after he came off late in the first half last weekend. While TFC has more than enough to earn a point here (and did so already this season) and keep the gap between the two teams at one point, Columbus (and its bid for a solo MLS record of 19 consecutive matches unbeaten at home) is a decent shout to lift the Trillium Cup in style.

Prediction: Columbus win.

DichioTFC
07-24-2009, 09:07 AM
Btw, the odds for the match from willhill.com

Columbus v Toronto FC (http://sports.williamhill.com/bet/EN/betting/e/419851/Columbus-v-Toronto-FC.html)1.80 (javascript:void(null))3.30 (javascript:void(null))3.75 (javascript:void(null))

We're being written off by everyone. Time for the lads to prove everyone wrong!

Alarius
07-24-2009, 09:48 AM
I'd be happy with a draw

Inswingingwingman
07-24-2009, 10:19 AM
The Columbus newspapers report that almost no Toronto supporters are going, as opposed to the 2,500 that once made the trek. They suggested if the TFC fans don't like their cops to bring our own.

Wow.

2 to 1 for TFC....Eat it.

Hitcho
07-24-2009, 10:36 AM
Marshall and Rogers are also missing for KK, away with the US team. That's four big players missing for them. If Serioux is fit then we're "only" missing Nana and Cronin.

I think the underdog tag we've been given for this game is a bit strong, so hopefully we can spring a surprise here. it'd be a massive game to take three points from given the conference standings and our build up of away games between now and the end of the season.

billyfly
07-24-2009, 10:38 AM
I still can't believe that Crew stadium isn't full. They are unbeaten in how many games, they've recovered nicely from the beginning of the season, they are the reigning champs etc... and they are not sold out?!?

Keystone FC
07-24-2009, 12:15 PM
Screw the trophy...they can keep it. I wasnt the points...ALL 3!

DichioTFC
07-24-2009, 12:18 PM
I'd be happy with a draw

A draw is probably a reasonable expectation. Just like how Houston was satisifed with the result they got at our house last week.

DangerRed
07-24-2009, 01:22 PM
Anything but a loss. COME ON YOU REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEDS!!!

Also: "Shitlumbus" is the most hilarious thing I've seen today.

Redcoe15
07-24-2009, 02:41 PM
Screw the trophy...they can keep it. I wasnt the points...ALL 3!
Well, if we get the three points in Columbus, we get the trophy. Either way...

Ageroo
07-24-2009, 02:46 PM
adding in the picture to the first post....I think it was needed. :)

Oblio2
07-24-2009, 02:47 PM
Take the points
Take the Trophy
F-that toilet....

prizby
07-24-2009, 03:17 PM
line ups anyone???


------------------Frei---------------
Wynne-Gomez/Velez-Garcia-Brennan
------------Robo------Guevara------
----------------Vitti----------------
----DeRo-------------------Barrett--
---------------Gerba----------------

Bench:
Edwards
Gomez/Velez
Serioux (not 100%, but will dress)
Gala
OBW
Dichio


no Ibrahim - called up for U20's

Pookie
07-24-2009, 03:47 PM
Anything but a loss. COME ON YOU REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEDS!!!

Also: "Shitlumbus" is the most hilarious thing I've seen today.

I also like ColumPUSS

Yohan
07-24-2009, 03:47 PM
bah. i already made a pre game thread ;)

this is our best chance to get 3 points in Columbus. we need to start taking advantage of breaks that are coming our way

RPB_RED_NATION_RPB
07-24-2009, 03:50 PM
A draw is a must!

BUt a win will boost our confidence extremely going into the second half!

HUGE GAME!

C'MON BOYS!

HOGAN
07-24-2009, 04:07 PM
We're heading into HOSTILE TERRITORY...and we're gonna WIN.

This will be an epic trip...supporting the lads when they need it most.

FluSH
07-24-2009, 07:23 PM
This is what I would like to see:

4-4-2


------------------Frei---------------
Wynne----Velez-----Garcia---Brennan
----Robo---Guevara--Barrett---DeRo--
--------Gerba--------Vitti-----------


I would like to see Vitti match-up with Gerba... somewhat of a counterbalance...

Yohan
07-24-2009, 07:48 PM
barrett CM? oh dear

Chevy
07-24-2009, 08:03 PM
Ahh...Shitlumbus. It just never gets tired.

FluSH
07-24-2009, 09:57 PM
barrett CM? oh dear

haha

ok 4-3-3

Pearce321
07-24-2009, 10:56 PM
--------------Frei----------------
Wynne---Velez---Garcia---Brennan
-----Guevara--DeRo---Robo----------
--Vitti-----------------Barrett/Gala
-------------Gerba---------------

prizby
07-24-2009, 11:08 PM
^not much different than me, thought DeRo and Vitti switch and vitti play higher up

Gala def won't be starting...although i just wish he'd play a regular season game

koryo
07-25-2009, 07:07 AM
You know you live in Columbus when the you have to put the concrete slabs that prop up your trailer on lay-away.

I'd take a draw tonight, but I'd to see us put those pig-f*@&ing bastards down deep.

No, I don't like Columbus.

kitchener-TFC
07-25-2009, 09:08 AM
No, I don't like Columbus.
I doubt very many people do.:scarf:

daner90
07-25-2009, 09:37 AM
Love the potential tandem of strength and skill upfront represented by Vitti and Gerba. Lets see it cummins. Big win tonight for the lads...


C-R-E...W .....

Brooker
07-25-2009, 09:38 AM
so they haven't lost at home since June of last year? really gonna be tough to get a win.

which is exactly why we will because its not expected and it doesn't make any sense.

swan
07-25-2009, 11:35 AM
weather in columbus isn't looking to good they are calling for lightning storms and hail (golf ball size)

Azzurri86
07-25-2009, 01:03 PM
No Moreno No Schelotte No Marshall No Rogers

If there was a time for us to beat them in Columbus tonight is the night

gracos
07-25-2009, 01:10 PM
We have no other choice than to beat Columbus, anything else will truly be disappointing

cougars732
07-25-2009, 01:25 PM
one thing that will be missed at this clownbus game is carver and his SHHHHHHHH
classic