Today's News,Tuesday,Oct.27

[denime]

Mornin'


TFC supporters won't stand for failure forever (http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/tfc-supporters-wont-stand-for-failure-forever/article1339528/)


Johnston to discuss plans for Toronto FC (http://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/story/2009/10/26/sp-mls-torontofc-johnston.html)


Rotten to the core (http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/10/25/dobson_tfc_rotten/)


Is Mo Johnston the right man to lead TFC? (http://www.theglobeandmail.com/blogs/james-on-soccer/is-mo-johnston-the-right-man-to-lead-tfc/article1339525/)


No awards for Toronto FC (http://www.cbc.ca/sports/blogs/2009/10/no_awards_for_toronto_fc.html)


Grill Room: What went wrong with the Reds?-Video (http://www.torontosun.com/sports/soccer/2009/10/26/11532771.html)


Toronto FC Needs a Shakeup, Starting With Mo Johnston (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/278965-toronto-fc-needs-a-shakeup-starting-with-mo-johnston)




SUNSHINE (http://www.torontosun.com/sunshinegirl/)

[DOMIN8R]

Wow. Second day of the "Mo's-got-to-go-headline's".

[MTomas]

Media is really going after MO. Lets see how he does in the press conference this morning, but we all know he will skate around the questions. I just hope that all these media/reporters/bloggers ask the tough questions, that we supporters deserve.

[FluSH]

What a piece by Paul James...

I had a dream that Mo resigned today... well maybe a wish more than a dream lol

[scooter]

mornin d

[ensco]

I had a dream that Mo resigned today... well maybe a wish more than a dream lol

I don't think that is an insane theory. John Molinaro posted elsewhere at 10pm last night that "he wouldn't be surprised if Cummins were still coach today". Which is seriously weird given all that's gone on, so Cummins is still employed, but....he's not invited to this thing?

I mean, why is it "Mo and some players" for this press conference. The players are coming as a show of support to Mo, I guess, which means....what?

It could easily just be Mo firing Cummins today. I know that. That's the obvious scenario. But who brings players to a press conference when you are firing a coach?

It does make one wonder.

[Ossington Mental Youth]

God willing, oh lord please yes, just go Mojo

[Ossington Mental Youth]

hard to take articles seriously when they start naming players like Natakora (see the bleacher report article)

[MTomas]

Mo will be bring players that he feels will not voice there concerns. Would be pretty funny to see Gabe Gala and Fuad Ibrahim at the conference with Mo and Cummins

[wzhxvy]

Wow...another great day of good stuff...shrimp like skins...good line and they do not know what they are in for...thats very true. Maybe Ansalmi will announce the 3 year contract extension for Mo today.

[FluSH]

I don't think that is an insane theory. John Molinaro posted elsewhere at 10pm last night that "he wouldn't be surprised if Cummins were still coach today". Which is seriously weird given all that's gone on, so Cummins is still employed, but....he's not invited to this thing?

I mean, why is it "Mo and some players" for this press conference. The players are coming as a show of support to Mo, I guess, which means....what?

It could easily just be Mo firing Cummins today. I know that. That's the obvious scenario. But who brings players to a press conference when you are firing a coach?

It does make one wonder.

If the players are dragged to support Mo this will be the biggest Farce in TFC History... another record set!

[Pigfynn]

In the Dobson article "Rotten to the Core" (link not working btw) He says that the new coach search has been on for awhile already with one current MLS coach already refusing the role.

[TFC Cityboy]

I'm hoping against hope a reporter has the balls to call for Mo's head today but I will not hold my breath.

[Lucky Strike]

Media is really going after MO. Lets see how he does in the press conference this morning, but we all know he will skate around the questions. I just hope that all these media/reporters/bloggers ask the tough questions, that we supporters deserve.

I wish I could be there to do it.

Ideally, the opening will go something like this:

Reporter: "So Mo, when will you be tendering your resignation?"
Mo: "I'm naht tah surre what tyu mean."
Reporter: "Well, it's the end of the third year, the team just endured it's worse match in history at the most critical time in history, it's clear that the team you've assembled doesn't work and that the culture needs to change."
Mo: "Listen, ahh...it's been ah difficoult seeasohn but we've made prahgrress. We've brought in Jyuulian ahnd Derro ahnd we'rre getting grahss next yearr."
Reporter: "Yes, but the team still hasn't made the playoffs yet. Who's responsibility is that?".
Mo: Uhhhh...

Mo will either be forced to throw Cummins under the bus, thereby exposing what a rat he is, or admit that he's no good and hopefully resign.

In our dreams, right?

[Beach_Red]

In the Dobson article "Rotten to the Core" (link not working btw) He says that the new coach search has been on for awhile already with one current MLS coach already refusing the role.


Did he say anything about what's being offered?

This ownership should be able to make a long-term, big money offer, but they won't. Not for a coach or a GM.

Lots of people will refuse to work for MLSE.

[Pigfynn]

It is being implied more so than the MLSE thing, that noone will want to work under Mo knowing they won't have control.

*Sorry, being implied by Kristian Jack and Gareth Wheeler and the footy show boys.

[Pigfynn]

Anyone know what time this thing starts today?

[MTomas]

Anyone know what time this thing starts today?

I believe its 1030 am. Does anyone know if it's being streamed anywhere?

[felipe]

that last article was barely literate - and seemed to get many key points, wrong

[UltraFootyKWC]

hard to take articles seriously when they start naming players like Natakora (see the bleacher report article)

And Ron De Guzman? WTF?

[Beach_Red]

It is being implied more so than the MLSE thing, that noone will want to work under Mo knowing they won't have control.

*Sorry, being implied by Kristian Jack and Gareth Wheeler and the footy show boys.

Okay sure, but there's a lengthy history of futility and medling with MLSE and lots of people turned down the Leafs job over the years, and good people were forced out (and who was the first choice for TFC?).

But it's good for MLSE to have people concentrate on middle mangement, that's something they've played very well in this city for years and years.

[SoccMan]

It will be interesting to see what kind of coach we get if Mo is staying as it most definately looks like he is staying. It will be a coach who is more concerned with the paycheck than being concerned with having to work under Mo. Moreover, any coach who's number one priority is making sure they have full control will not be applying for the position. We had an assistant coach here our first year in the league, Bob Gansler a former US national team head coach and the former Kansas City head coach who led the Wizards to a MLS Cup championship who left after that first season. Imagine that we had a coach with those credentials and we let him go, or more accurately left on his own knowing full well what a nightmare it was working with Mo.

[Beach_Red]

It will be interesting to see what kind of coach we get if Mo is staying as it most definately looks like he is staying. It will be a coach who is more concerned with the paycheck than being concerned with having to work under Mo. Moreover, any coach who's number one priority is making sure they have full control will not be applying for the position. We had an assistant coach here our first year in the league, Bob Gansler a former US national team head coach and the former Kansas City head coach who led the Wizards to a MLS Cup championship who left after that first season. Imagine that we had a coach with those credentials and we let him go, or more accurately left on his own knowing full well what a nightmare it was working with Mo.

Are you sure that was the reason. He had known Mo for many years before he came here, didn't he? Wasn't Mo on that Wizards team?

the "working under" is likely a big issue. Everyone involved with this team works "under" the ownership.

[Oldtimer]

Mo is getting what he deserves.

Pretty low expectations were set for year 3. Incredibly MLSE accepted these very low expectations (win the VC, get into the playoffs). Even more incredibly, Mo failed to make these pretty low goals. So he deserves the hot-seat.

[denime]

In the Dobson article "Rotten to the Core" (link not working btw) He says that the new coach search has been on for awhile already with one current MLS coach already refusing the role.

FIXED

[SoccMan]

Well if you want the truth on why Gansler left, a good source would be a former goalie coach in TFC's first season who also left when Gansler left, this former goalie coach can be found coaching ( head coach mens) up at York University these days, I'm sure he can tell you a thing or two about the Gansler Mo relationship in year one.

[Beach_Red]

Mo is getting what he deserves.

Pretty low expectations were set for year 3. Incredibly MLSE accepted these very low expectations (win the VC, get into the playoffs). Even more incredibly, Mo failed to make these pretty low goals. So he deserves the hot-seat.

Is that really incredible, though? Isn't it business as usual? Like most organizations, this one succeeds to the point of expectations. Is there any reason to believe the next guy running the team will have any higher expectations to meet?

[v00d00daddy]

Toronto FC and Cummins Part Ways

http://www.mlsnet.com//news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091027&content_id=7557648&vkey=news_t280&fext=.jsp&team=t280

[rocker]

And Ron De Guzman? WTF?

so that's the problem!!! we signed RON not JULIAN! argggh!!!!

[keem-o-sabi]

coed 1 (http://coedmagazine.com/category/girls/daily-snapshot-girls-2/) and 2 (http://coedmagazine.com/category/girls/miss-coed/) maybe they'll bring some sort of smiles

[OHARARULES]

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/soccer/2009-10-27-2625404514_x.htm

USA today headline.. Toronto FC fires interim coach Cummins

[VPjr]

We had an assistant coach here our first year in the league, Bob Gansler a former US national team head coach and the former Kansas City head coach who led the Wizards to a MLS Cup championship who left after that first season. Imagine that we had a coach with those credentials and we let him go, or more accurately left on his own knowing full well what a nightmare it was working with Mo.

bang on...Gansler left town VERY bitter about the experience here in Toronto.His supposed friend and former player led him to believe that he would be in charge of the on field product on a day to day basis, regardless of the assistant coach tag (what a joke, if you think about it, to have Gansler assisting Mo...ridiculous). When it was clear that Mo wasn't interested in sharing the spotlight with Bob, the veteran coach left town.

[Suds]

Part 1 of the press conference is now up on TFC TV

[trane]

I do not remember ever saying this about any article by our local footy writes, but Paul James is bang on. That is the thing footy supporters are loyal not blindly loyal.

[johnmolinaro]

Toronto FC, coach Cummins part ways: http://ff.im/-aB4R3.

Story on the state of affairs with team to follow tonight. it ain't pretty folks.

John
http://twitter.com/JohnMolinaro

[olegunnar]

Nice touch adding the players comments...adds an insight into the dressing room without you having to directly spill the beans.
But hey...such is life

[DOMIN8R]

Story on the state of affairs with team to follow tonight. it ain't pretty folks.

John
http://twitter.com/JohnMolinaro

I look forward to it.

[DOMIN8R]

FC Dallas parts ways with GM Michael Hitchcock (http://www.soccerbyives.net/soccer_by_ives/2009/10/fc-dallas-parts-ways-with-michael-hitchcock.html)

And keeping the Coach - Hyndman

http://www.3rddegree.net/2009/10/27/hitchcock-out/