Today's News,Friday,May 21

[denime]

Mornin'

JDG Skips Argentina Trip (http://www.torontofc.ca/news/2010/05/jdg-skips-argentina-trip)


TFC one step closer (http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/soccer/james-on-soccer/tfc-one-step-closer/article1576225/)


Backwards at BMO (http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2010/05/20/dobson_torontofc_schedule/)


An Update on CSA Reform (http://www.cbc.ca/sports/blogs/jasondevos/2010/05/an-update-on-governance-reform-to-canadian-soccer.html)


Last stop, MLS (http://www.torontosun.com/sports/soccer/2010/05/20/14030066.html)


A long, long weekend of the world’s game ahead for Toronto (http://www.thestar.com/sports/soccer/article/812538--a-long-long-weekend-of-the-world-s-game-ahead-for-toronto)



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

[denime]

Backwards at BMO (http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2010/05/20/dobson_torontofc_schedule/)


I echo Gareth Wheeler's sentiments: The Toronto Sun writer went after the decision makers recently over the continuing problem of community use on the new pitch at our National Stadium. It really is a disgrace; you and I could rent the place out for a total of 12 hours a week. Plus, there's the Benfica-Panathanaikos friendly on the weekend. But Toronto FC can't get on there. Not that they actually want to more than once a week, they just want everyone off. There's no way a brand new pitch can handle this amount of traffic.



Disgraceful.


And how about this for a case in point: Some of the TFC players and coaches who go for a run at BMO are asked to please stay outside the white lines and the corner flags. :facepalm: In other words, be sure to preserve the pitch for Joe and his buddies. That has to change. Start hammering away at your local, provincial and federal politicians. The more we all yell, the more they're likely to listen. After all, there is a civic election this fall.

[S_D]

Some individuals have expressed anger and disbelief that there would be delegates at the AGM who would vote against this reform. There have been calls to name those delegates and the provinces that they represent.


ok who were they :D

[Technorgasm]

Ummm how many members do we have now?

Can the executive team spearhead a petition, or letter, or post the MP information so we can call, or plan some sort of demonstration, or some other sort of acttion to get some "squeak" to thi s issue?


Sqeaky wheels get the grease.. . . .

AMaybe we can HAMMEr Miller next time he is joes, so he can help change the rules at BMO before he exits?

[Technorgasm]

Umm Benfica v Panathiakos?

How did this slip under my radar. . .

[Technorgasm]

wait. . did someone say FOOTBALL?

[bgnewf]

ok who were they :D

The scuttlebutt is Alberta and Quebec have voted against this.

[scooter]

mornin d

happy that jdg is going to rest and heal for his team rather than risk hurting himself more to play for canada --priorities are starting to go the right way due to preki

[DichioTFC]

mornin d

happy that jdg is going to rest and heal for his team rather than risk hurting himself more to play for canada --priorities are starting to go the right way due to preki

glad to see jdg stay and rest, but jdg has got to feel gutted. facing a world cup favourite right before the world cup is a thrill for any player and a good game sure would have raised his profile globally.

[boban]

mornin d

happy that jdg is going to rest and heal for his team rather than risk hurting himself more to play for canada --priorities are starting to go the right way due to preki
Guy is not feeling 100%.
Not much to do with Preki.

[CoachGT]

mornin d

happy that jdg is going to rest and heal for his team rather than risk hurting himself more to play for canada --priorities are starting to go the right way due to preki

If the training staff won't realease him to play because of an injury, there is little anyone on the National Team can do about it. Don't think Preki factors into this at all.

[scooter]

tough crowd this morning

[RPB_RED_NATION_RPB]

Backwards at BMO (http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2010/05/20/dobson_torontofc_schedule/)

May and June are now fully booked at BMO Field. For July rentals please contact us on or after June 1, 2010.


http://www.ontariosoccer.net/Facilities/The-Soccer-Centre-%281%29/Facility-Rentals.aspx

:facepalm:


at $250/hr//try telling the city no public use!....time to dip into that pension fund...and buy it out right!..;)

[DichioTFC]

May and June are now fully booked at BMO Field. For July rentals please contact us on or after June 1, 2010.


http://www.ontariosoccer.net/Facilities/The-Soccer-Centre-%281%29/Facility-Rentals.aspx

:facepalm:


at $250/hr//try telling the city no public use!...

We should book the field for the boys... imagine any other supporter group having to do that for their team!!

[denime]

We should book the field for the boys... imagine any other supporter group having to do that for their team!!

That's great idea !! Book BMO and let Preki know if they want to practice on Natural Grass just contact RPB. :D

[Pigfynn]

That's a fantastic idea that the media would have a fucking field day (pardon the pun) with.

[drek]

We should book the field for the boys... imagine any other supporter group having to do that for their team!!

That would be amazing

[DichioTFC]

That's great idea !! Book BMO and let Preki know if they want to practice on Natural Grass just contact RPB. :D

I would gladly donate to the TFC Grass Practice fund...Two hours of pitch use and one hour of light use (only in the second hour :D) for $592.25 with tax

anyone else?
:scarf:

[andyc]

Or book it an leave it unused... That would be a message! Could get the supporters groups standing around the edge of the pitch in respect :D

[rocker]

so for June, July, August, you just need to raise approx. $36000 and you could buy all 12 hours every week. :)

[Whoop]

I gotta say I don't mind today's SSG even though I don't think she's 25.

She reminds me of some 80s actress... just can't pinpoint it.

[Whoop]

At second glance, she could be 25.

[SteeltownBhoy]

Or book it an leave it unused... That would be a message! Could get the supporters groups standing around the edge of the pitch in respect :D

That actually would be a great idea!! Buy 1 hour of time, all supporter's groups could be involved, have a protest during that hour invite the media, voice our concerns.

There would be rec beer leagues busting a nut about the wasted time!!

[C.Ronaldo]

im in.

rent it, show up early, and stand at the entrance a little too long afterwards aswell

[C.Ronaldo]

can anyone list the necessary contacts for the GTA regarding the MPs and City councilors that we need to harass?

[DichioTFC]

can anyone list the necessary contacts for the GTA regarding the MPs and City councilors that we need to harass?

Its a municipal issue, so no need to harass MPs or MPPs. Contact your local city councilor by Googleing Toronto Ward Map and click on the first link.

[Oldtimer]

A little media pressure would be a great idea!

[Whoop]

I would donate a couple of bucks for the cause.

[RPB_RED_NATION_RPB]

We should book the field for the boys... imagine any other supporter group having to do that for their team!!


A little media pressure would be a great idea!

HAHA... Rent out BMO.....and play the game in the parking lot?!.....Im sure Gareth Wheeler would be on board!!

[T0R0NT0 FC]

Lets do it! I would totally chip in to rent the field and not use it!!!

[T0R0NT0 FC]

Oh, and does anyone have word if your match tickets get us in free to the academy match tomorrow?

[Yagbod]

As per the TFC email I just got, yes it does. Start time 4:20 (my favourite time of day...:flare:)

EDIT: did anyone go to the last one, and more importantly, was there beer for sale?

[T0R0NT0 FC]

Ya I got the email too, but there was no mention of price or lack thereof.

[Flint]

ill pitch in to rent out BMO!

[Yagbod]

Ya I got the email too, but there was no mention of price or lack thereof.

From the email:

"...kick off set for 4:20 p.m. If you want to stay at BMO Field after the first team match, the East Stand will be open for you to watch the Academy game."

I can't imagine them making people pay for it. But then again, it is ML$E....

It would be cool if a bunch of us stuck around and cheered them on, especially since the weather looks at least a little better than the Chicago match, when the Academy last played.

To hell with the boring finale to the Champions League...:scarf: