Should TFC have a star over their badge-for the Canadian Championship?

[trane]

Just putting it out there.

[trane]

I mean we won something, our uniforms should reflect that success.

[Ladies Love Julius James]

To be honest it was a huge achievement and they've earned the right to have a star over the badge. They showed perseverance and it would show great recognition to soccer in Canada.

[billyfly]

I really really want to make a joke here but.....

[trane]

^ Agreed. I should have made a poll. Damn.

[I_AM_CANADIAN]

I actually think it's stupid that MLS let teams use one star per championship.... It should be either one star per 5 titles or one star per CONCACAF CL win.

Canadian Championship is a bit too easy to win right now to warrant a star... BUT I wouldn't mind them being able to wear a 'scudetto' of sorts on their shirt this year, like a Canadian shield patch or something.

[Torcida]

Naravno. Of Course.

There should be at leats one for each Canadian Championship they win.

[trane]

^ Yes for each win in the CL. I agree.

[billyfly]

MLS should use the NHL point system as reference. Imagine how that would look on a shirt.

[werewolf]

or a maple leaf under the crest.

[Ladies Love Julius James]

Different color than the one they get for winning the MLS championship.

[I_AM_CANADIAN]

or a maple leaf under the crest.
Yeah, something like that would rock. Who do we contact to lobby for this? lol

[Lucky Strike]

I actually think it's stupid that MLS let teams use one star per championship.... It should be either one star per 5 titles or one star per CONCACAF CL win.

Canadian Championship is a bit too easy to win right now to warrant a star... BUT I wouldn't mind them being able to wear a 'scudetto' of sorts on their shirt this year, like a Canadian shield patch or something.

Agreed on all counts except the one star per championship. The league is quite new and DC have the most titles at 4. When you get to 5, a somewhat larger star can be used. That system should be good up until 15 championships or so. That'll take a while for anyone to achieve.

[Torcida]

I actually think it's stupid that MLS let teams use one star per championship.... It should be either one star per 5 titles or one star per CONCACAF CL win.

Canadian Championship is a bit too easy to win right now to warrant a star... BUT I wouldn't mind them being able to wear a 'scudetto' of sorts on their shirt this year, like a Canadian shield patch or something.
5 titles? That sounds like a lot of work, it will take forever to get a cool looking star on our badge if we go this route.

[Kevvv]

This is like getting a star for eating your vegetables. So, no.

[ensco]

No recognition for beating USL teams. Ever.

As it is, it's embarrassing that our record against them is so poor.

[Torcida]

No recognition for beating USL teams. Ever.

As it is, it's embarrassing that our record against them is so poor.
Obviously YOU weren't in MTL, or else you wouldn't be saying that.

[trane]

This is like getting a star for eating your vegetables. So, no.

What is wrong with that? They should get a star for every game they do not concede in last 75 minutes, a smaller, and different coloured star, for NOT SHITTING YOU BED. positive reinforcment.

[Torcida]

^ +1!

[billyfly]

What is wrong with that? They should get a star for every game they do not concede in last 75 minutes, a smaller, and different coloured star, for NOT SHITTING YOU BED. positive reinforcment.

Sounds like the NHL point system to me.

[TFCRegina]

How about a different colour Maple Leaf for each Canadian Cup win. Start with a Bronze Maple Leaf for one, a silver for 3 and a gold for 5.

[phonzo]

I thing we need an iron gate to go with the stars

[billyfly]

I'm glad Phonzo said it and not me.

[Fort York Redcoat]

A leaf for the Champions league or 5 titles. Leave Vcup out.

[Torcida]

I thing we need an iron gate to go with the stars
Sick idea, the stars can be implemented in the supporters gate facade. With an inscription on each star to detail how it was earned.

[deltox]

we talked about this before.

if anything i would like a little maple leaf instead of a star.

[torontocelt]

Just putting it out there.

I would say no. In Europe it was mainly used to signify winning the European cup before other teams started using it for other championships probably because they know they will never win the European cup themselves (see Glasgow Rangers for example - ha ha).

The Canadian cup is not exactly the most prestegious of cups, I mean there were only three teams in the bloody thing although I am glad we won it none the less. For me TFC should wait until they win a concacaf cup or if need be even the MLS.

[Torcida]

A leaf for the Champions league or 5 titles. Leave Vcup out.
Pffft. What's the point? We Will never live long enough to see that happen. We could have star(s) by next season you know.

[I_AM_CANADIAN]

The star was first used in Italy by Juventus to signify their winning ten league titles, the first Italian team to do so. It was adopted elsewhere afterwards.

[Parkdale]

oh boy.

[phonzo]

The first star was used by the Wisemen..well North Star or what have you

[jaahuuu]

I think it would look cool if there was a small leaf above the badge, using the scheme TFCRegina suggested, but I'd only put it on jerseys worn in Canadian Championship games, not regular MLS games.

[FluSH]

For this I have to say

HELL NO!

[jloome]

No recognition for beating USL teams. Ever.

As it is, it's embarrassing that our record against them is so poor.

Seconded.

[Whoop]

How about one star but inside have the number of titles won?

http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/thumb_135/117524536035x1f5.jpg

[FluSH]

Now,

If this thread was Titled:

Should Dero have a Star above his name in the locker room?

I would say

Hell Yeah!

[torontocelt]

The star was first used in Italy by Juventus to signify their winning ten league titles, the first Italian team to do so. It was adopted elsewhere afterwards.

Interesting I never knew that. Haven't Juventus dumped that now and have two stars for their European cup wins? I have a Juve shirt and I am pretty sure it has two stars?

[torontocelt]

The first star was used by the Wisemen..well North Star or what have you

Another star worth a mention is the star of David

[trane]

oh boy.

Why are you always looking to muzzle discourse??? STALINDALE.

[billyfly]

I couldn't resist any longer....I tried I swear.....

http://victorianfences.com/catalog/images/gt019.jpg

[phonzo]

Why are you always looking to muzzle discourse??? STALINDALE.

wow..awesome ...lol

[Hitcho]

oh boy.

No kidding.

How many days until the season starts again?

[I_AM_CANADIAN]

^ Juve have two stars for 27 Scudetti... 29 if you count the two taken away. I think most other countries do use it for European wins, though.

[trane]

I couldn't resist any longer....I tried I swear.....

http://victorianfences.com/catalog/images/gt019.jpg

Beuty.

[Hitcho]

I couldn't resist any longer....I tried I swear.....



Stop stirring the pot billyfly! Today's a new day. :D

And enough with the blanket campaign of pushing your gates suggestion in every thread as well. It's getting boring. :rolleyes:

[billyfly]

Phonzo started it.

[pekduck]

I couldn't resist any longer....I tried I swear.....

http://victorianfences.com/catalog/images/gt019.jpg

i'm happy the star is not Red.. this picture of the gate ....

i tried to resist the association.. but...

reminded me of the gates i used to see at communist factories with brick walls and barbed wires on top... in .... rural china....

:hide:

[Blizzard]

or a maple leaf under the crest.

Yes! A red maple leaf for the Canadian championship and a star for the MLS Cup.

[billyfly]

NO MORE MENTION OF GATES and COAT OF ARMS by me. (unless in a specific thread about that idea)

[I_AM_CANADIAN]

Yes! A red maple leaf for the Canadian championship and a star for the MLS Cup.
Wouldn't white be better? Red on red wouldn't really work... lol

[Blizzard]

i'm happy the star is not Red.. this picture of the gate ....

i tried to resist the association.. but...

reminded me of the gates i used to see at communist factories with brick walls and barbed wires on top... in .... rural china....

:hide:

I agree with you (though have not had your personal experiences in this regard).

In all honesty, while I'm in favour of something like this, I got a really, really negative vibe from that graphic. My initial reaction was that it was the front gate of a concentration camp.

B

[Blizzard]

Wouldn't white be better? Red on red wouldn't really work... lol

OK. Red for the road, white for home.

[billyfly]

^ It was the first one I found when I googled star and iron gate. I'll delete the post if people feel uncomfortable.

[pekduck]

^ It was the first one I found when I googled star and iron gate. I'll delete the post if people feel uncomfortable.

i'm just teasing... :D

[trane]

What about a gate on the shirt instead of a star on the gate. To make everyone happy. A diffrent coloured gate on the shirt for each type of win, with a number on it to tell people how many wins?

[pekduck]

What about a gate on the shirt instead of a star on the gate. To make everyone happy. A diffrent coloured gate on the shirt for each type of win, with a number on it to tell people how many wins?

what are you, home depot, doors and windows isle?

[trane]

^ I am just trying to give the supporters what they want.

[Fort York Redcoat]

What about a gate on the shirt instead of a star on the gate. To make everyone happy. A diffrent coloured gate on the shirt for each type of win, with a number on it to tell people how many wins?

Will there be pop-ups?

[Blizzard]

^ It was the first one I found when I googled star and iron gate. I'll delete the post if people feel uncomfortable.

Don't do that. It's something that is up for discussion and debate.

[trane]

Will there be pop-ups?

That is something to think about.

[Whoop]

As long as it doesn't end up looking this I'll be happy.

http://www.oldfootballshirts.com/img/season_shirts/kansas-city-wizards-d%C4%B1%C5%9F-saha-futbol-formas%C4%B1-1996-1997-s_2014_1.jpg

[pekduck]

Will there be pop-ups?

there'll be paper clip popping up asking do you need help, courtesy of mr. gate

[zeelaw]

lol mls cups

[TFCRegina]

Now,

If this thread was Titled:

Should Dero have a Star above his name in the locker room?

I would say

Hell Yeah!

So would Mighty :P

[James Oliphant]

Sick idea, the stars can be implemented in the supporters gate facade. With an inscription on each star to detail how it was earned.

...and the names of all the supporters who travelled to the away games for that tournament.

[SmokedPanda]

they should put a gold maple leaf like on the flags KD makes

[I_AM_CANADIAN]

That wouldn't go down well. It's an RPB symbol. ;) *ducks for cover*

[James Oliphant]

http://gotorontofc.com/jamey/stargate.jpg

[Hessanfefer]

:picard:

[deltox]

ok.


enough of this gate stuff. its getting pretty lame.

its done now

[RED_OR_DEAD]

Should the toilets be solid gold or just gold plated at BMO?? or do I need a new thread?

[invictusTFC]

I don't want to demean the Canadian Championship, but I think this is a ridiculous thread. It's a tournament they should've won each and every year as both MTL and VAN were in a lower tier league. Now, if they were to go on and win the CCL title, that would in itself merit a star. Wining a 3-horse regional tournament pales in comparison.

[SmokedPanda]

clearly solid gold or gold plated toilets will only be installed in the luxury boxes at BMO field and nowhere near 111 or 112 so new thread it is

[Redpunkfiddle]

After yesterday, there was no way I was going to be off the boards at this hour again. Gideeup

But really, if we could stick it on for the NCC games only, fine. But never on league days.

[Parkdale]

ahh.... now I see.

[SmokedPanda]

That wouldn't go down well. It's an RPB symbol. ;) *ducks for cover*

getting a RPB logo on a TFC game jersey would be awesome! Usec and NEE would be jealous

[trane]

ahh.... now I see.

ahahaha.

[Redpunkfiddle]

getting a RPB logo on a TFC game jersey would be awesome! Usec and NEE would be jealous

I am sure you are not taking a joke and running serious with it. Nobody here needs to make anyone jealous of course.

[SmokedPanda]

sorry i meant envy not jealous

[AL-MO]

Sick idea, the stars can be implemented in the supporters gate facade. With an inscription on each star to detail how it was earned.

And "HISTORY" across the gate so that when we actually have some, the work is already done and we don't have to worry about it.

[AL-MO]

Stars for MLS Cups, Leafs for V-Cups IMO.

[PureTFC]

Hmmm...

No,

/thread

[Ontario Arab]

NO......clutching I think.

[ForestGlade]

What about something similar to what Manchester United wore when they were both defending champions of the UEFA Champions League and the FIFA Club World Cup?

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nRU5BjOPBRw/SdGQAfIh8yI/AAAAAAAAA5w/xiDXbXfAiwc/s400/Manchester+United+UEFA+Champions+League+Third+Shir t+2008+09+with+World+Champions+Badge.jpg

[Red Baron]

a star for every goal

[jabbronies]

nooooooooooooooooooo

Maybe if the win the world champions league.

[Whoop]

Whoa, whoa... let's not get too far.

Too many stars and you'll end up looking like another team from Columbus.

http://cache2.asset-cache.net/xc/78803630.jpg?v=1&c=IWSAsset&k=2&d=17A4AD9FDB9CF1930379C2D113B8FB2AFA6804EEFB7B6EB5 A7CFF610D5B4FC25

[Antifa Bhoy]

Obviously YOU weren't in MTL, or else you wouldn't be saying that.

yeah i was in montreal to watch our MLS squad's best 11 beat Montreal's B-Squad cause their A-team was resting for their game against Vancouver. I'm glad we won and everything, but let's not kid ourself.

I was also in NYC when our side simply needed a tie to advance to the playoffs against a team that had less then 20 points...good times.

[trane]

^ No start for that obviously. But had they won, maybe a star for making the playoffs.

[trane]

And "HISTORY" across the gate so that when we actually have some, the work is already done and we don't have to worry about it.

This is brilliant. Al-Mo should run the FO.

[TorCanSoc]

I would say no. In Europe it was mainly used to signify winning the European cup before other teams started using it for other championships probably because they know they will never win the European cup themselves (see Glasgow Rangers for example - ha ha).

The Canadian cup is not exactly the most prestegious of cups, I mean there were only three teams in the bloody thing although I am glad we won it none the less. For me TFC should wait until they win a concacaf cup or if need be even the MLS.

Yeah I think I'm with torontocelt on this one. Its almost a participation badge you got if you were in school in the 70's. Award of excellence, gold, silver, bronze, then the participation one because you're a loser.

[TFCtoMUFC]

We should have a crest in the middle of the jersey. We are a Toronto sports team and we won something, milk it for what its worth.

[werewolf]

yeah i was in montreal to watch our MLS squad's best 11 beat Montreal's B-Squad cause their A-team was resting for their game against Vancouver. I'm glad we won and everything, but let's not kid ourself.

I was also in NYC when our side simply needed a tie to advance to the playoffs against a team that had less then 20 points...good times.

Almost all the players that played that night for Montreal played in the USL final too...were they still resting their A-team during that?

[FluSH]

Just say nooooo to stars or leafs until we actually win the CUP! The MLS CUP!

[trane]

^ Who has the time to waite for that???

[Auzzy]

I think we should all just go into hibernation, and wake up again when there's something useful to talk about, like the draft or the Carolina tournament or whatever. :)

[MUFC_Niagara]

Just say nooooo to stars or leafs until we actually win the CUP! The MLS CUP!

Agreed. A star for the Canadian Championship!?!? There's 3 teams....we had a 33% chance of winning it AND our odds were significantly increased by the fact we were clearly the better team on paper. Why are we looking for credit for some shit we are supposed to do.

[Razor]

I think we should all just go into hibernation, and wake up again when there's something useful to talk about, like the draft or the Carolina tournament or whatever. :)


Haha! My thought exactly.

Gates...stars...it all sounds so amateurish. Are we that bored? :D

[FluSH]

For those who are first timers on the boards this OFF-SEASON you need to learn this:

OFFSEASON Board Talk = CRAZY TALK

[H Bomb]

After not reading anything else anyone wrote and not knowing if the thread is still on topic at all i say, nahhh. Would be kinda lame. But every player should be forced to get a face tattoo if they win the Trillium Cup.

[MUFC_Niagara]

After not reading anything else anyone wrote and not knowing if the thread is still on topic at all i say, nahhh. Would be kinda lame. But every player should be forced to get a face tattoo if they win the Trillium Cup.

Agreed, a face tattoo of a trillium.....each time they win it.

[trane]

^ A face tattoo of what ???? Stars, gates?

[H Bomb]

^^ Dero.

Everyone would naturally have to get Dero tattooed to their face as I'm sure he will have single handedly won it somehow or something. Dero will have a younger Dero tattooed onto his own face. Walking through a gate maybe

[MUFC_Niagara]

^^ Dero.

Everyone would naturally have to get Dero tattooed to their face as I'm sure he will have single handedly won it somehow or something. Dero will have a younger Dero tattooed onto his own face. Walking through a gate maybe

lol. H, I am only going to say this once. Drugs will end you, son.

[WestStandGeoff]

I think I found the perfect one...

http://www.redpatchboys.ca/forums/picture.php?pictureid=2057&albumid=363&dl=1260407278&thumb=1


In all seriousness though, isn't this a bit premature - and overreaching? Let's not set the bar too low here folks... I say we push for the star when we win either 1) MLS Cup, 2) Supporters Shield, or 3) CCL.

[AL-MO]

^ Who has the time to waite for that???

Agreed. Why wait? Lets build that history now.

:lol:

[AL-MO]

I think I found the perfect one...

http://www.redpatchboys.ca/forums/picture.php?pictureid=2057&albumid=363&dl=1260407278&thumb=1


In all seriousness though, isn't this a bit premature - and overreaching? Let's not set the bar too low here folks... I say we push for the star when we win either 1) MLS Cup, 2) Supporters Shield, or 3) CCL.

For sure man. This thread is one big joke. :D

[SilverSamurai]

Maple leaf sounds good to me, but should be only worn during the NCC matches.

Also should only be worn by the defending champs.

[I_AM_CANADIAN]

Maple leaf sounds good to me, but should be only worn during the NCC matches.

Also should only be worn by the defending champs.
Yeah, I personally like that idea. Winner every year has the privelege of wearing a patch on their shirt during NCC matches.

[Cashcleaner]

^ +1 to that idea.

Personally, I don't think its all necessary in the first place, but I would rather something more simplified like SilverSamurai suggested, rather than stars or leafs for NCC/MLS Cup wins.

[SilverSamurai]

^ +1 to that idea.

Personally, I don't think its all necessary in the first place, but I would rather something more simplified like SilverSamurai suggested, rather than stars or leafs for NCC/MLS Cup wins.

Well it would give MLSE and adidas a chance to sell supporters an exclusive jersey.
I'll take 5% for royalties. Thanks.

If anything, keep it simple and only during the NCC matches for the defending champs. Because it's a Canadian tourney we should use a lil maple leaf or something. I don't think we should use stars for this because a maple leaf is more of a Canadian thing, but we could use a moose, sasquatch, goose, sea gull, lobster or even squirrel. I'd say a beaver but I don't think Roots would be too impressed. lol. Either way keep it simple and only for the defending champs of the NCC.

When TFC wins the MLS Cup, then add a small star for the 1st time, and then leave it the same until they win 5 championships. From there upgrade the colours of the stars as mentioned before to keep the kit looking simple and classy.

[Keystone FC]

Hey, if the Impact wore a star for their Canadian Championship then I say we should were it as well.

[Brooker]

yes.

[ilikemusic]

No they should not.

Maybe for every 5 Canadian titles, but not for every one.

[H Bomb]

Hey, if the Impact wore a star for their Canadian Championship then I say we should were it as well.

So we can all lose perspective together? :D

[Bars92]

No way we should have a star. MLS Cup or CONCACAF Champs at least.

[pepher]

Star = MLS Cup

[TOBOR !]

To be honest it was a huge achievement and they've earned the right to have a star over the badge. They showed perseverance and it would show great recognition to soccer in Canada.

LOL !

[Oldtimer]

Almost all the players that played that night for Montreal played in the USL final too...were they still resting their A-team during that?

Montreal started their "B" team. They subbed in their "A" players when they realized what was going on. People forget that the final goals to put Toronto on top was against some of their better players.

[TFC John]

I'm against any form of recognition that would allow our team to wear 1 and Montreal to wear 8. Why are people always trying to make up new crap? Do they think the game is lacking traditions or something?

There are lots of teams with a long and glorious history. If that's what you like, follow one of them. Don't try to invent a history for a 3 year old club. Enjoy the fact that you get to see the beginning of the franchise. You get to see a lot of the team's firsts. 30 years from now people will envy you (if you're not dead).

[Parkdale]

30 years from now people will envy you (if you're not dead).


in 30 years, people might envy you if you are dead.


http://undeathmatch.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/shaun-of-the-dead.jpg

[Parkdale]

how about some other fun icons to put on top of our crest?

http://tutorial-zee.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/photoshop-king-crown-logo-icon1.jpg

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61xymUVLVcL._AA280_.gif

http://www.collectedmemories.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/cmStore.woa/2/wr?wodata=small1735

http://hybridsnick.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/air-jordan-logo1.jpg


^ there, if that doesn't create a 'history' I don't know what will.

[__wowza]

http://www.decalsusa.com/images/hello%20kitty%20face.GIF

[Parkdale]

^ nice!

http://ishocked.com/img/logo.jpg

[bertal]

I actually think it's stupid that MLS let teams use one star per championship.... It should be either one star per 5 titles or one star per CONCACAF CL win.

Canadian Championship is a bit too easy to win right now to warrant a star... BUT I wouldn't mind them being able to wear a 'scudetto' of sorts on their shirt this year, like a Canadian shield patch or something.

that's somewhat reasonable

[boban]

Not a big fan of stars.
Something inherently commie about them.

[NEWPY]

:canada:Stars & Stripes anyone????

[james]

shouldnt get a star for Canada Championship because its only got 3 teams, its really to easy.

Only should get a star for winning Champions League or MLS cup i think.

[drewski]

sure. but only if its on special jerseys worn only during Canadian championship games.

[Yohan]

sure. but only if its on special jerseys worn only during Canadian championship games.
I'll buy into this

[trane]

I am suprised at the negativity toward the star idea? I am wondering is it becuse the whole star thing originates from Italy?

[K1nG]

a star for beating up on a USL bench / CSL Trois Rivies Attack side. The miracle in MTL was not a miracle. No star neccessary. What's next? a star for scoring a goal in the loss v Real Madrid?

[billyfly]

I am suprised at the negativity toward the star idea? I am wondering is it becuse the whole star thing originates from Italy?

YES. And I won't vote for Rocco Rossi for mayor of Toronto either. :D