Real Madrid to hold open practice in Toronto

[tfcmanu]

Soccer fans unable to secure tickets for Toronto FC's friendly against Real Madrid, can at least watch world stars like Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaka practise with their Spanish team.
Toronto FC announced today that Real Madrid will hold an open practice Thursday, Aug. 6 , at BMO Field.
Tickets are $15 and go on sale to the public on Tuesday, July 28 at 2 p.m. There will be a presale opportunity for season subscribers and for fans on the Gold and Red wait lists.
The special presale begins Monday, July 27.
Toronto FC plays Real Madrid Friday, Aug. 7, at BMO. Tickets for the game sold out two weeks ago.
“We are very excited to have Real Madrid train, and allow us to open the gates to our fans,” said senior director of business operations Paul Beirne. “This is a great chance especially for the kids to come down, and see how Madrid runs their sessions. We’re delighted people will get another chance to see them during their short stay in Toronto.”
Gates will open at BMO Field at 6 p.m. with training slated to get underway at 7 p.m.

http://www.torontosun.com/sports/soccer/2009/07/24/10248981.html

[H Bomb]

I was thinking a great TIFO would be to break into BMO the night before the match and acid the grass to say "against meaningless friendlies" So it wouldn't really effect anyones good times but still make a hell of a point on TV and to everyone there including the players on both sides.....anyone got giant quantities of lower grade acid?

[billyfly]

I might go to this instead.

[flatpicker]

hmmm....
I might consider this.
No way I'm going to the game, but $15 to see those guys in practice is tempting.

[Kevvv]

I was thinking a great TIFO would be to break into BMO the night before the match and acid the grass to say "against meaningless friendlies" So it wouldn't really effect anyones good times but still make a hell of a point on TV and to everyone there including the players on both sides.....anyone got giant quantities of lower grade acid?


They shut down the big acid producer years ago, now it's all about the crystal meth.

[Parkdale]

“This is a great chance especially for the kids to come down, and see how Madrid runs their sessions.

it's a chance for kids to watch some famous players and scream like kids do. let them have their fun.

[H Bomb]

...you got any?



This would be a great chance for Camera folks to take some memorable pics i imagine

[H Bomb]

Kids,....the ultimate scapegoat

[GabrielHurl]

paying to see them practice - fuck that

[Parkdale]

...you got any?




I don't have any kids, so I'm not going. I'm not going to the actual game either, so it really make no difference to me.

[Ageroo]

...you got any?

This would be a great chance for Camera folks to take some memorable pics i imagine

I am wondering how stingy they are going to be on cameras for this and the actual match...should be interesting.

[WestStandGeoff]

Brilliant move by MLSE. Charging $15 per person will help them recover some of the money they lost by handing out all those "loyalty discounts".

[Kevvv]

The nerve of them giving people an opportunity to see them practice for about a tenth of the ticket price to see them play.

[Wagner]

you don't need acid to kill grass....

too much fertilizer....
steam/hotwater....
glyphosate (round up)...
goats.

although, my guess is that the grass will already be "dying" as it's temporary....just sod unfurled over the fieldturf....

[Wagner]

i'm guessing the temp seating in the beer garden will obstruct the view that one might have had from the food building.

[H Bomb]

I don't have any kids, so I'm not going. I'm not going to the actual game either, so it really make no difference to me.

hehe, sorry my comment was about Kevvv having Crystal Meth:D

[Keyman]

Why wouldn't they charge $15, and then donate 100% to charity? That would be an excellent gesture.

[Parkdale]

you don't need acid to kill grass....

goats.



would I have to pay another $15 to get my goat a ticket?

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/148/435348861_1eb3586853.jpg?v=0


^ watch out Kaka.... here comes Shaky the Goat!!

http://l.yimg.com/g/images/spaceball.gif

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/150/435348551_851f78ed67.jpg?v=0

[H Bomb]

^^ Yeah, lets make a big fuss about that til they do it!!

[KdotOdot]

But don't worry Parky. One day you too will feel the joys of motherhood.

[MUFC_Niagara]

I am bringing a sign to this....against meaningless friendlies.

[Kevvv]

But don't worry Parky. One day you too will feel the joys of motherhood.


He already has the clothes for it

[rocker]

ahh, complaints about making money in a TFC thread... gotta love it!
guess none of ya run businesses ;)

[KdotOdot]

He already has the clothes for it


gold jerry

fuckin gold

[Pookie]

I'm surprised they aren't charging for seats along the bus route from the hotel to BMO for the game

This is why MLSE is a money making machine. It is a good business move.

To those that think we can spend millions on a designated player without MLSE recovering their costs (through ticket price increases and other means)... think hard. They might not know how to build a winner but they know how to line their pockets.

[crofty]

i am sure madrid is getting a good chunk of change from this deal as well...

[lips]

I will have to get a pair for me and my boy.
this would be great for him to see his favorite player #9 of madrid

[Wagner]

I will have to get a pair for me and my boy.
this would be great for him to see his favorite player #9

in this town that means Dichio.

[Kevvv]

in this town that means Dichio.


my sediments exactly

[Jay P]

in this town that means Dichio.

amen.

[SmokedPanda]

in this town that means Dichio.


i thought it was niklas hagman


I'M KIDDING

[kitchener-TFC]

I'm down with bringing my goat to the practice.

[lips]

in this town that means Dichio.Bless me for i have sinned:facepalm:

[GingerNinja]

in this town that means Dichio.

QFT

http://www.redpatchboys.ca/forums/picture.php?albumid=49&pictureid=205

[FluSH]

offtopic:

The term goat?

I know there was a thread that called Jimmy the goat of the game... (apperantly someone thought it was his fault we didn't win)

Anyhow... to me goat = G.O.A.T or Greatest of All Time

Is there a particular significance to other people's usage of goat? or are we just grabbing funny looking animals?

[Whoop]

The term "goat" in sports is essentially short form for scapegoat, the guy who fucked up and caused a loss. Probably one of the more famous ones, in baseball at least, Bill Buckner.

[CretanBull]

Tickets are $15? No $14.50 "loyalty" tickets?

[FluSH]

The term "goat" in sports is essentially short form for scapegoat, the guy who fucked up and caused a loss. Probably one of the more famous ones, in baseball at least, Bill Buckner.

hmmm besides soccer I've only followed Basketball... and well... never heard the term goat or scapegoat... other shit?.... yes

[Nodoubtguy]

Tickets are $15? No $14.50 "loyalty" tickets?

actually $10

[T0R0NT0 FC]

:pbjtime: Sweet! Im' so glad I didn't buy tickets to the actual game now. I can handle 15$ to see them at BMO.

[TFC_Chris]

Tickets are $15? No $14.50 "loyalty" tickets?


Brilliant move by MLSE. Charging $15 per person will help them recover some of the money they lost by handing out all those "loyalty discounts".

Now there's another chance for you to see some of the best players in the world up close at BMO Field!
Real Madrid will be holding an Open Practice, (http://mlsefans.com/index.cfm?n35167s3128c1458820t3127o31487) sponsored by OleOle.com on Thursday, August 6 at 7:00 p.m.
You can get tickets before they go on public sale at a discounted loyalty price of $10!


:picard:
I think they are overusing the term "Loyalty Discount"

[rocker]

Ten bucks? how ever will I afford this? ;)

they should have charged 2 cents!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Parkdale]

here's a thought...

an unpopular one because it's logical

they could just keep the practice closed, and then not have to pay for security.
I'm sure a large part of the money from the $10 or $15 entry fee is just to cover
the costs of the BMO field staff. There's no way in hell Madrid would let the gates
be opened without a security presence. They aren't going to risk having some
punter with a grudge running on the pitch and kneecapping their multi-million
dollar crybaby. How many security guards and ticket staff will be needed?
AND what's their combined salary? Yes it would be great if TFC FO covered
that cost, but it's not likely they'd do anything for a cash loss.

[Parkdale]

^ oh there goes parkdale supporting everything ML$E does. He must be on the payroll. How transparent.



just getting it in there before anyone else.

:coolgleam:

[CretanBull]

^ Cohort :D

[TorCanSoc]

I bet they get 10,000 people to this thing.

[flatpicker]

^ whatever the number, I have a feeling it will be more than TFC ever got for an open practice!

[billyfly]

How about when the bus drops off the players? That will be one huge crowd with every porkchop yelling at Ronaldo for an autograph.

[nascarguy]

the only player I care about see is Van Nistelrooy i hear the team what to sell him ...mmm maybe mo can buy him.

[WaitingListSuck]

So will they be signing autographs at the end like they did at the toronto fc open practices if that is so im lining up well before the game to get good seats

[mlsintoronto]

So will they be signing autographs at the end like they did at the toronto fc open practices if that is so im lining up well before the game to get good seats

No chance of that happening. Sorry!

[Nuvinho]

the only player I care about see is Van Nistelrooy i hear the team what to sell him ...mmm maybe mo can buy him.

I was hoping to see the 5 dutchmen, but it seems that by the time they in Toronto, none of them may be around.

[Yohan]

the only player I care about see is Van Nistelrooy i hear the team what to sell him ...mmm maybe mo can buy him.
not gonna happen. not in a million years

[WaitingListSuck]

Why do u say that their is no hope whats so ever that real madrid will be signing autographs after their practice??????

[wzhxvy]

Dude, I am sure RM has some sort of deal with their players...wrt to signing etc...how do you think they get their money back for all these signings. That is my guess so they will not be signing because they dont want for free...or at least not for $15 bucks.

[Pachuco]

Dude, I am sure RM has some sort of deal with their players...wrt to signing etc...how do you think they get their money back for all these signings. That is my guess so they will not be signing because they dont want for free...or at least not for $15 bucks.

I don't get it, when is the last time you asked for an autograph and you got charged for it?

Anyhow, I'm going to this. $15 is pretty reasonable to watch one of the best teams in the world practice.

[rocker]

$15 is pretty reasonable to watch one of the best teams in the world practice.

even more reasonable since it's $10 for season ticket holders if you buy on Monday.

[Parkdale]

Anyhow, I'm going to this. $15 is pretty reasonable to watch one of the best teams in the world practice.


to be honest, there's very little you can do in Downtown Toronto that won't set you back a few bucks. Hell, trying sitting in a downtown coffee shop for an hour without spending at least $15.





^ oh there goes parkdale again, defending anything the FO does

I think that should be my new signature.

[wzhxvy]

I don't get it, when is the last time you asked for an autograph and you got charged for it?

Anyhow, I'm going to this. $15 is pretty reasonable to watch one of the best teams in the world practice.

Well when the celebrities or TFC players or whoever shows up in these public places (malls, or wherever) sponsored by someone...they are getting paid for their time and by extension for the autographs they sign. My guess is that there will be RM memrobilia, signed stuff, shirts, all over the stadium for the actual game...and RM of course get a huge cut.

[brad]

here's a thought...

an unpopular one because it's logical

they could just keep the practice closed, and then not have to pay for security.
I'm sure a large part of the money from the $10 or $15 entry fee is just to cover
the costs of the BMO field staff. There's no way in hell Madrid would let the gates
be opened without a security presence. They aren't going to risk having some
punter with a grudge running on the pitch and kneecapping their multi-million
dollar crybaby. How many security guards and ticket staff will be needed?
AND what's their combined salary? Yes it would be great if TFC FO covered
that cost, but it's not likely they'd do anything for a cash loss.

Except, the whole point of this trip for Madrid is PR - to increase their brand awareness. Other than that, there is no point in traveling this far for pre-season games when there are plenty of opponents closer to home.

[Parkdale]

^ yes, but someone still has to pay the additional staff needed for an open practice.
That's my point in the above post, nothing to do with them trying to increase their brand.

[brad]

^ yes, but someone still has to pay the additional staff needed for an open practice.
That's my point in the above post, nothing to do with them trying to increase their brand.

What I'm getting at, from their perspective a closed door practice makes no sense on a PR tour if they can host an open one.

-Sell tickets to cover the expense of running the stadium (gates, security, ,merch, ect).
-a lot more people see Madrid, CR9, ect. Brand awareness increases.
-a lot more people buy CR9 jersey's, all parties make a bunch more money.

Seems like a solid reason (from a business perspective) to me.

[Pachuco]

even more reasonable since it's $10 for season ticket holders if you buy on Monday.

I missed that part. Sweet! 20 bucks (my wife and I) to watch a legendary team practice?

I used to spend more then $20 parking when I drove to the games. That's until I found the free parking of course.

Come on guys, this is more then reasonable.

[WaitingListSuck]

Ahahha u guys r going to to watch em practice im gunna meet em when their at the four seasons hotel ill post pics of my autographed jersey but i sware i will refuse a autograph from christiano "the baby" ronaldo

[Bobo]

Ahahha u guys r going to to watch em practice im gunna meet em when their at the four seasons hotel ill post pics of my autographed jersey but i sware i will refuse a autograph from christiano "the baby" ronaldo

Amazing!

[Parkdale]

Ahahha u guys r going to to watch em practice im gunna meet em when their at the four seasons hotel ill post pics of my autographed jersey but i sware i will refuse a autograph from christiano "the baby" ronaldo

http://wwwdelivery.superstock.com/WI/223/1433/PreviewComp/SuperStock_1433R-946913.jpg

^ is that you?


otherwise, there's no chance you'll get close to them.
The big hotels in this city know how to keep celebs out of the public eye.

[Redpunkfiddle]

Ahahha u guys r going to to watch em practice im gunna meet em when their at the four seasons hotel ill post pics of my autographed jersey but i sware i will refuse a autograph from christiano "the baby" ronaldo

Just add water and its a sentence!

[WaitingListSuck]

Lmao nah im not just gunna go their n look for them y dad is very goodfrieds with the guy who did most of the work to bring them here he works for mlse

[Parkdale]

your dad works for MLSE but you're on the waiting list?

is there a smiley for "confused and doubtful" ?


well good luck with it.

[WaitingListSuck]

if u could read i clearly stated y dads goodfriend not my father

[Parkdale]

:smilielol5:


hahahaha.... if I could read clearly

[WaitingListSuck]

Srry i dont no english good i am imigrant from greece u make fun of me becuas i don no good english

[Whitby_Girl]

So did anyone end up buying? I did... $2.00 service charge per ticket! I was shocked and delighted it was so low!

[Nodoubtguy]

thinking of buying one.....but row 19?? seriously???
I'm kind of tempted to pass by the BMO box office on Wednesday and see what they have closer.

[Whitby_Girl]

thinking of buying one.....but row 19?? seriously???
I'm kind of tempted to pass by the BMO box office on Wednesday and see what they have closer.

I got row 5 the first time in, and just purchased row 1... keep checking..

[Pachuco]

I got row 5, I think I'm good with that.

[Nodoubtguy]

I got row 5 the first time in, and just purchased row 1... keep checking..

found row 10....maybe its because I'm picking up only 1 seat....still looking for closer

[robert32]

could someone tell me the password for the timeslot now... i wont be able to purchase at my 2oclock opening... please pm

[robert32]

nevermind... freind bought for me

[Nodoubtguy]

called TM directly, row 2, seat 1......

[loconet]

Row 1, 112.

TFC or Barca jersey ...hmmm :p

[TFC Cityboy]

strange....I had read that only the East stand was open, but my tickets are in 115! Fine by me, that where my STs are!!

[Jay P]

i got some in 106, in the morning, but since its just a practice i don't mind sitting in a section that i've never been in before.

[Nodoubtguy]

strange....I had read that only the East stand was open, but my tickets are in 115! Fine by me, that where my STs are!!

I think they said as sections sell out they will start opening new areas....maybe the East Stand is sold out already.....


Row 1, 112.

TFC or Barca jersey ...hmmm :p

for this, I'm really just going and hoping to get some nice pictures and maybe a few auto's from the Dutch boys (is their still with RM by then), as for the game??? Thinking TFC shirt, Barca scarf.

[dcdcdc]

no common sense..

publishing threats of violence, even jokingly, on the internet

[Redpunkfiddle]

no common sense..

publishing threats of violence, even jokingly, on the internet

Very true, in a Haiku way.

[TFC~Vatreni]

This open practice has way more value then that cash grab game! I bought 3 tickets right when they went on sale, got 107, row 11. All for $38.75 total, not bad.

[TFC Cityboy]

no common sense..

publishing threats of violence, even jokingly, on the internet

I take your point but I can't even get friggin kids' candy past the bag check!

[Don Julio]

I think they said as sections sell out they will start opening new areas....maybe the East Stand is sold out already.....



for this, I'm really just going and hoping to get some nice pictures and maybe a few auto's from the Dutch boys (is their still with RM by then), as for the game??? Thinking TFC shirt, Barca scarf.

Good point.. I hadn't thought of that.. A friend brought me a Barca scarf back from Spain since he knew I loved the sport.. I was like WTF am I going to do with a Barca scarf?! I don't hate them, but I don't like them either.. Looks like it will get at least 1 use!

[loconet]

for this, I'm really just going and hoping to get some nice pictures and maybe a few auto's from the Dutch boys (is their still with RM by then), as for the game??? Thinking TFC shirt, Barca scarf.

True, I'm personally excited to see the grass :drum:

[gtaguy]

I take your point but I can't even get friggin kids' candy past the bag check!


you gotta put the num nums in the numb num...
I've seen people hide mikeys in thier third leg . what i saw was them covering thier private section which no gate person is supposed to go near.. candy would only make your member look swollen.. :rolleyes:

[Shakes McQueen]

$10 dollars to heckle Cristiano Ronaldo, without even having to leave the country? This is seriously tempting.

- Scott