Mo Preki gone - announcement at 12:30 p.m. today

[jabbronies]

From twitter:

LukeWileman (http://twitter.com/LukeWileman)
#torontofc (http://twitter.com/search?q=%23torontofc) to make major announcement at 12:30 p.m. today

Updated:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/soccer/toronto-fc-cleans-house/article1706805/

[sulfur]

I expect that they'll announced that Michelle is leaving.

[London]

^^^^ that is so minor


please, please , please let it be today

[jabbronies]

I expect that they'll announced that Michelle is leaving.

That's not major!!!!! Major is MoJo leaving and they have signed a new GM for next year.

[ManUtd4ever]

Signing of Fabien Brandy? If another striker is signed does that spell the end of Mista in Toronto?

[ManUtd4ever]

That's not major!!!!! Major is MoJo leaving and they have signed a new GM for next year.

That would be nice but I don't think it will happen until TFC is officially eliminated from the playoffs or at the end of the season...

[menefreghista]

Signing of Fabien Brandy? If another striker is signed does that spell the end of Mista in Toronto?

It has to be a player announcement.

Although its possible Mo throws Preki under the bus today.

[drewski]

Daso leaving?

[London]

MLSE sells TFC to ME

[deltox]

im sure it will be something big...... "new sponsor for next yr"


"we are announcing our price points for next yr"

[London]

here is the TFC link

http://www.torontofc.ca/news/2010/09/tuesday-media-advisory

[Oldtimer]

Signing of Fabien Brandy?

The most likely thing.


It has to be a player announcement.

Although its possible Mo throws Preki under the bus today.

The second possibility is that Preki has resigned as coach because he's to old and his body too banged up to fly anymore. He'll now have a job as the head of the bureaucracy department at TFC. :D

[drewski]

24thminute (http://twitter.com/24thminute)
TFC senior management was in a 5-hour meeting yesterday....

if this is any indication sounds like a management move.

[Ben - D.O.W.]

That's gold Oldtimer, gold.

[Beach_Red]

if this is any indication sounds like a management move.


Who exactly is "TFC Senior Management?"

[mastermixer]

The second possibility is that Preki has resigned as coach because he's to old and his body too banged up to fly anymore. He'll now have a job as the head of the bureaucracy department at TFC. :D

Or Preki will take Lissell's job in PR, I can see those press releases now :D

[scooter]

who cares if michelle is leaving ffs

i want an announcement that we signed a striker who can put the ball in the net

[Pigfynn]

if this is any indication sounds like a management move.


This sounds very big, Mo or Preki looks to be gone

[Oldtimer]

if this is any indication sounds like a management move.

Management would also meet to hire a DP.

[drewski]

here is the TFC link

http://www.torontofc.ca/news/2010/09/tuesday-media-advisory

don't they usually way who is gonna be there?

makes me think Mo, Preki or Daso is gone. Though I dunno is Daso woudl qualify as a major announcement

[Oldtimer]

This sounds very big, Mo or Preki looks to be gone

It would be Preki. No way Mo is going (yet). My bet is a player signing.


Or Preki will take Lissell's job in PR, I can see those press releases now :D

:lol:

He loves the media! It would be a natural!!! :D

[Section 117]

My prediction is Mo is done and the new GM is........

Jimmy Brennan

[Section 117]

I don't think it is Preki as from my understanding he flew with the team to Salt Lake

[Dave67]

Since yesterday afternoon it's been impossible to sign onto account manager. My ticket rep was in an all day meeting yesterday.

It can be anything from a special renewal offer for season 5 to just about anything under the sun.

[nfitz]

Who isn't in Salt Lake?

Have to think it's either Mo, or a major signing. Timing says Mo ... unless Preki is AWOL in Salt Lake.

Though it could be Dasovic I suppose ...

Account Manager is back up BTW.

[Roogsy]

I expect that they'll announced that Michelle is leaving.


If that is the announcement...calling it "major" is like calling my shit last night a "global event".

[mastermixer]

Paul Bierne also tweeted this yesterday

"Big day for MLSE - our annual town hall meeting where we kick off hockey and Bball seasons, and recognize our great staff! 8:47 AM Sep 13th (http://twitter.com/Paulbeirne/status/24375222424) via Twitter for iPhone (http://twitter.com/)"

So that 5 hour meeting may have been all leafs talk...:facepalm:

So I'm still going with a player signing.

[Roogsy]

Signing of Fabien Brandy? If another striker is signed does that spell the end of Mista in Toronto?



Ugh too little too late.




Again...

[drewski]

Management would also meet to hire a DP.

true. but then they'd probably but who is gonna be there from management.

[Roogsy]

who cares if michelle is leaving ffs

i want an announcement that we signed a striker who can put the ball in the net



Really? You want to close the barn doors after the horses have escaped?

[Carts]

Major Announcement is.... Time to renew season tickets...

[Roogsy]

My prediction is Mo is done and the new GM is........

Jimmy Brennan



:facepalm::facepalm::facepalm::facepalm::facepalm: :facepalm::facepalm::facepalm::facepalm::facepalm:






:drinking:

[Oldtimer]

Anyone here from the media attending?

[menefreghista]

Major Announcement is.... Time to renew season tickets...

This could actually be possible.

Maybe they will announce how they are selling the MLS Cup tickets.

[drewski]

Paul Bierne also tweeted this yesterday

"Big day for MLSE - our annual town hall meeting where we kick off hockey and Bball seasons, and recognize our great staff! 8:47 AM Sep 13th (http://twitter.com/Paulbeirne/status/24375222424) via Twitter for iPhone (http://twitter.com/)"

So that 5 hour meeting may have been all leafs talk...:facepalm:

So I'm still going with a player signing.

not according to Duane's sources

edit:

or Paul


Paulbeirne (http://twitter.com/Paulbeirne)
@24thminute (http://twitter.com/24thminute) The 5-hour meeting was an intimate gathering of 600 staff.

[mastermixer]

This could actually be possible.

Maybe they will announce how they are selling the MLS Cup tickets.

Is this major? Is it 12:30 yet?

[Carts]

Is this major? Is it 12:30 yet?

In their minds, yes...

[billyfly]

Preki gone. Dasovic in is the speculation.

[drewski]

Maurice edu will wear a TFC kit while warming the bench tonight vs united

[maninb]

Anyone who thinks signing Brandy at this point would make a difference is dreaming....he looks like another RR to me....

[acorn34]

Discuss.....

[billyfly]

Annoucement of International friendlies in ticket package.

AND (drum roll) PSLs!

I will RIOT for sure if they bring in PSLs.

[MartinUtd]

link?

[Roogsy]

If true...Christmas has come early.

I won't believe it until I hear it from the TFC press stand though...

[Redcoe15]

Yes, please link. Do not tease and torture us like that.

[drewski]

jamessharman (http://twitter.com/jamessharman)
Unconfirmed sources suggest Preki has left, potentially with Dasovic taking the helm at least for the short term.

couple of ppl in the know (and billyfly) are saying Preki's gone. think I'll hitch my horse to that cart.

[Roogsy]

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/soccer/toronto-fc-cleans-house/article1706805/

[billyfly]

official. SRC called me Preki and Mo GONE.

[MartinUtd]

Found it

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/soccer/toronto-fc-cleans-house/article1706805/

Quick on the draw there, Roogsy

[Jarrek]

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/soccer/toronto-fc-cleans-house/article1706805/

[billyfly]

official. SRC just called me Preki and Mo GONE.

[drewski]

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/soccer/toronto-fc-cleans-house/article1706805/

Globe reporting Mo AND Preki gone!

[Roogsy]

Quick on the draw there, Roogsy


:lol:

That's what she said...

[Oldtimer]

WOW.

A step that needed to be taken, for sure.

This is what RSL did to turn things around.

[Roogsy]

ABWyXKT5qt4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABWyXKT5qt4

[MartinUtd]

:lol:

That's what she said...

lol ouch.

But on the topic.. while this is obviously better in the long run, where does it leave us for the remainder of the season? Is Dasovic getting the job.. or is Dichio going to be head coach in one of the quickest low profile turn overs in history.

[Ossington Mental Youth]

well, we can never say we dont have an exciting club off the field.

[Number Nine]

who cares if michelle is leaving ffs

i want an announcement that we signed a striker who can put the ball in the net

AMEN.

[yellowfellow]

Yeah...............

[maninb]

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/soccer/toronto-fc-cleans-house/article1706805/

Globe reporting Mo AND Preki gone!

^ AMEN BROTHER!!!!!!

[Ageroo]

an so it ends.....:)

[scooter]

Really? You want to close the barn doors after the horses have escaped?

meaning ?

[drewski]

comeon quad move, mo & preki out, MUFC's brandy and Ferguson in? :D

[MKR]

both?

heh.

i wonder who will take the reigns in the meanwhile. Daso? Brennan? Dichio?

It will be real interesting to see what happens from here on in, but in all honesty the only direction we could possibly go is up.

[scooter]

i have it from an inside source that its management and player related

[Roogsy]

My hope is Daso for the rest of the year (the only coach with real experience) and then a SHORT but productive effort to find a new GM/Coach. One. Not two people. One. Not this Mojo experiment that was a complete bust, but a single "Hans Backe/Bruce Arena" of our own.

[Darlofletch]

Interesting.

would they have a "major announcement" to fire someone and basically admit their own error? Doesn't seem likely, but maybe before renewals start they want to make a big splash of how seriously they're taking things.

Can't see it being a player announcement, Mista was very low profile, so they wouldn't do this sort of thing for someone at Brandy's level, and I doubt there's any superstar dp out there that no-one's been specualting about, they don't keep secrets that well.

My best guess would be mls cup hype and ticket info.

I'm officially intrigued. damn work had better not be busy this afternoon.

edit: didn't see the globe article or all the "mo and preki gone" comments before i typed this. interesting. glad to see mo go. Not happy about preki but at the same time i'm not devestated by it.

back to square one i guess. let the inmates run the asylum at least to the end of the season. Hopefully they've got someone good lined up for the long term.

[Beach_Red]

lol ouch.

But on the topic.. while this is obviously better in the long run, where does it leave us for the remainder of the season? Is Dasovic getting the job.. or is Dichio going to be head coach in one of the quickest low profile turn overs in history.


I have complete faith in MLSE to hire quality replacements halfway through the season... :rolleyes:

I guess there's no announcement about a shake-up at MLSE is there?

[billyfly]

Daso is interim as we were told. Dasovic and Preki had HUGE blowup and Nick was told to go home and scout Europe.

He got the call today to come back.

[Bloor West FC]

Toronto FC will release a statement soon! Said on twitter they are both fired as well! SWEET!!!

[Wull]

Best ......... Birthday Present ........ Eveeeeeeerrrrrrrr!

[ManUtd4ever]

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/soccer/toronto-fc-cleans-house/article1706805/

Globe reporting Mo AND Preki gone!

Holy Fuck! Are you kidding me?

[Jeffro]

From Paul Attfield at the globe, fact then in my books!! Good Riddance!

[Redcoe15]

:flare::scarf: :scarf::flare:
:party::party::party:
:pbjtime::pbjtime::pbjtime: :drunk::drunk::drunk: :D

[stugautz]

Anyone else upset we never got to do one last Mo Must Go march?

[Dave67]

Sunny days... Ooooooohhhhh Sunny Sunny Sunny days!!!

[billyfly]

i have it from an inside source that its management and player related

It's pretty much already out. Preki and MO out. Dasovic in.

[prizby]

Calling a press conference for Tuesday lunchtime, it is expected that Canada’s original Major League Soccer franchise will announce that both director of soccer Mo Johnston and head coach Predrag (Preki) Radosavljevic are being removed from their positions.

I hope this is live on TFC TV

[Redcoe15]

ABWyXKT5qt4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABWyXKT5qt4
+1+1+1+1 infinity! :D

[TFC_Central]

I Cant Contain Myself!!!! Im Sooo Happy Yesss!!!!

[billyfly]

Daso is interim as we were told. Dasovic and Preki had HUGE blowup and Nick was told to go home and scout Europe.

He got the call today to come back.

[DangerRed]

Wow. I'm flabbergasted.

Who'll replace Preki? EDIT: Daso?! Fuckin' A!!!!!!!!

The only thing I wonder about is wheterh this is a good idea with the playoffs hanging in the balance and the club making a push into the CCL.

I'm very very thrilled to see this development, but not sure about its timing.

[Detroit_TFC]

Word is out now. Hurray another rebuilding year, 5 of 5.

I guess they were concerned enought about ST renewals to do it now instead of November.

[ManUtd4ever]

Shakes poll was the final nail in their coffins, LOL! THE PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN!!! Unbelievable...

[drewski]

Anyone else upset we never got to do one last Mo Must Go march?

how about a "Don't let the door hit ya on the way out" banner?

[drewski]

Wow. I'm flabbergasted.

Who'll replace Preki?

How is this a good idea with the playoffs hanging in the balance and the club making a push into the CCL?

I'm very very thrilled to see this development, but not sure about its timing.

Daso int he short term.

[gtaguy]

Finally the MLSE gods have heard our plight.. I guess MLSE was not willing to see the backlash come SS renewal time..

[Redcoe15]

Sunny days... Ooooooohhhhh Sunny Sunny Sunny days!!!
DAMMIT MAN! You need the proper music for that! :D

P8IcW5TtP0E

[stugautz]

how about a "Don't let the door hit ya on the way out" banner?

That I like!!!

[Pookie]

... will Tom Anselmi and Richard Peddie take over as Coach and GM respectively?

[Roogsy]

I'm very very thrilled to see this development, but not sure about its timing.

It's never a bad time to cut out the rot.

[Roogsy]

Finally the MLSE gods have heard our plight.. I guess MLSE was not willing to see the backlash come SS renewal time..


This will always get their attention. Whining on our boards as much as we do doesn't do much. But I get the feeling they have perceived a real danger to their revenue and thus acted.

[loconet]

C:\> format -tfc


wow.

[Azerban]

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/soccer/toronto-fc-cleans-house/article1706805/

Globe reporting Mo AND Preki gone!

http://static.funnyjunk.com/gifs/1277612165763.gif

[maninb]

Wow. I'm flabbergasted.

Who'll replace Preki? EDIT: Daso?! Fuckin' A!!!!!!!!

The only thing I wonder about is wheterh this is a good idea with the playoffs hanging in the balance and the club making a push into the CCL.

I'm very very thrilled to see this development, but not sure about its timing.

IMO it's perfect timing....Give Daso (or whoever is the interim) a chance to perform a miracle with the playoffs and CCL, and then make a permanent decision in November/December....I'll wager the players (except Garcia) are THRILLED!!!

[billyfly]

From Paul Attfield at the globe, fact then in my books!! Good Riddance!


My word wasn't good enough?

I'm hurt.

[ManUtd4ever]

Well, MLSE has obviously decided to be proactive with the season still in the balance. The DCU match was a statement game by the players and supporters alike. I am curious to see how the team will respond to Dasovic. A new era has finally begun! I'm still in shock...

[Mango Kid]

Dear God,
Mo and Preki gone?

Thanks.

Yours,
TFC Fans

[DangerRed]

IMO it's perfect timing....Give Daso (or whoever is the interim) a chance to perform a miracle with the playoffs and CCL, and then make a permanent decision in November/December....I'll wager the players (except Garcia) are THRILLED!!!

OMG Garcia!!! This could be the end of him!!! YESSSS!!!

[Suds]

My word wasn't good enough?

I'm hurt.

One day you'll get the respect you deserve! :D

[Beach_Red]

... will Tom Anselmi and Richard Peddie take over as Coach and GM respectively?

Don't worry, First Wave will have many candidates for them to choose from....

[daner90]

WOOT!!!!

[Roogsy]

Don't worry, First Wave will have many candidates for them to choose from....


I also hope this is the end of "First Wave's" influence in this team.

[Mango Kid]

Don't worry, First Wave will have many candidates for them to choose from....

Just make it Barry MacLean and stop the charade.

[Jeffro]

My word wasn't good enough?

I'm hurt.

Haha, I don't think we've met... I know Paul and his sources though :)

[Azerban]

mo
preki
garcia
first wave

all gone?

this is too much

it's going to be an announcement that next years friendly is against doncaster

[mastermixer]

Well after seeing Preki making schedule and fitness excuses at the saturday post game you could tell he was trying to save his rep. He prob new this was coming.

[Parkdale]

C:\> format -tfc


wow.


hjahahaha... nerd jokes!

[Oldtimer]

OMG Garcia!!! This could be the end of him!!! YESSSS!!!

I can't see him surviving the purge. He'll probably remain as a bench player, though, until the end of the season.

[Detroit_TFC]

IMO it's perfect timing....Give Daso (or whoever is the interim) a chance to perform a miracle with the playoffs and CCL, and then make a permanent decision in November/December....I'll wager the players (except Garcia) are THRILLED!!!

LMAO, Garcia is cleaning out his locker right now, I'm sure and calling his agent.

[Oldtimer]

I also hope this is the end of "First Wave's" influence in this team.

+10,000

[mastermixer]

I wonder if this will open up a shitstorm of trash talk from Preki and Mo and do you think we will be able to find someone respectable to come and take over this turnstyle of a team?

[Juanito]

I hope it's true .... we need a new start!

We have to reboot this team. It's obvious that the current management was as useful as tits on a bull.

Also, we need to do some soul-searching and see if the players we have are the right ones. That INCLUDES De Rosario and De Gúzman.

[Whoop]

While this is good news....

It's going into year 5 and it's like TFC is an expansion team all over again.

[Roogsy]

Player movements are unlikely at this point in the year. If the team has given up trying to make the playoffs, we may see more of the kids play but contracts at this point are guaranteed so you won't see the team sending players home.

[Beach_Red]

I also hope this is the end of "First Wave's" influence in this team.

I hope so, too (though they did a better job with Columbus and they got Sigi to Seattle) but you'd probably have to get rid of Peddie and Anselmi for that to happen.

[Whoop]

At this stage the Whitecaps are further ahead of TFC going into next season.

[Parkdale]

wow... presser is at 12:30 and it's only 11:00 now?

we're going to have an hour of edge-of-the-seat postings!!!!

[pekduck]

hjahahaha... nerd jokes!

not nerdy enough unless he uses unmount command :D


so Mo + Preki gone?

Nick Garcia coach and Jimmy Brennan gm then?:facepalm:

daso would be good but we'll see

[forza_tfc]

C:\> format -tfc


wow.

One of the funniest posts in a long time.

[TFC Cityboy]

any mention of a firing squad yet?

[Whoop]

And of course, they do this just before season ticket renewals instead of after. LOL

[Azerban]

hjahahaha... nerd jokes!

nerd would be

root@tfc:/bmo# rm -rf

[stugautz]

Can we start Mo to the Impact rumors? Because that would complete this day for me.

[loconet]

hjahahaha... nerd jokes!

Let's wear this next game :p

http://images3.cpcache.com/product/37877633v2_480x480_Front.jpg



nerd would be

root@tfc:/bmo# rm -rf
dd if=/dev/urandom of=/dev/tfc

#although i hope it's not truly random :p

[Gazza]

Gone is my dream of a Kevin Harmse on the wall of fame announcement...*sigh*

[Shway]

As much as im tired of not succeeding, and goals not being met.
Im even MORE tired of the fact of TFC's revolving door.
If it is true that Preki is gone, that means there going to be a new coach, who will bring in a new players, meaning old players will be cut.

Is this something as a toronto sports fan were going to have to except EVERY YEAR from all the ML$E teams? Becasue it seems like it happens every year.

In all honesty, I HATE IT!............

Nana, and Gala are the only players left from the inaugural year!

[ManUtd4ever]

While this is good news....

It's going into year 5 and it's like TFC is an expansion team all over again.

Not necessarily. The team has a solid foundation and needs someone with vision at the helm. At least now there is legitimate hope for next season. Perhaps Dasovic might even be able to salvage this season if the players are motivated...

[Beach_Red]

Can we start Mo to the Impact rumors? Because that would complete this day for me.

As long as he doesn't pull an Ali Gerba and start performing....

[Roogsy]

wow... presser is at 12:30 and it's only 11:00 now?

we're going to have an hour of edge-of-the-seat postings!!!!


:lol:

Can you imagine the explosion that would happen on this board if the globe was wrong and it had nothing to do with Mojo and Preki?

[Darlofletch]

Well after seeing Preki making schedule and fitness excuses at the saturday post game you could tell he was trying to save his rep. He prob new this was coming.

yeah he looked defeated post game.

turns out he was.

[king dave]

I LOVE CHRISTMAS WHEN IT'S EARLY!!:flare::flare::flare::flare::flare:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4147/4990304378_1739812dfd_z.jpg
KD.

[James17930]

Wow -- of course the implication here is that, by doing this now, they still don't want to give up on this season.

But it still is weird timing.

I have no problem with Daso taking over, but we really have no one to run things upstairs at the moment -- I don't know if Jimmy is ready to take that on full time.

[Azerban]

As long as he doesn't pull an Ali Gerba and start performing....

tell me a club right now that would look at mo's resume and hire him

[Darlofletch]

While this is good news....

It's going into year 5 and it's like TFC is an expansion team all over again.

Yep, we get another year one. woooooo!

[Azerban]

i want a beer right now

goddamnit

[Chevy]

Who exactly is "TFC Senior Management?"

Mo. With Jimmy making espresso outisde the meeting room.

[Roogsy]

I have no problem with Daso taking over, but we really have no one to run things upstairs at the moment -- I don't know if Jimmy is ready to take that on full time.

True, but there is nothing for Jimmy to do right now anyways. What exactly is there to take care of that Jimmy can't handle until the season ends?

[Roogsy]

tell me a club right now that would look at mo's resume and hire him


If there was another TFC, it would be them! :lol:

[billyfly]

:lol:

Can you imagine the explosion that would happen on this board if the globe was wrong and it had nothing to do with Mojo and Preki?


Roogs - I've been told its true.

[James17930]

As much as im tired of not succeeding, and goals not being met.
Im even MORE tired of the fact of TFC's revolving door.
If it is true that Preki is gone, that means there going to be a new coach, who will bring in a new players, meaning old players will be cut.

Is this something as a toronto sports fan were going to have to except EVERY YEAR from all the ML$E teams? Becasue it seems like it happens every year.

In all honesty, I HATE IT!............

Nana, and Gala are the only players left from the inaugural year!

Yeah, it seems annoying but to be fair, look around the world -- happens everywhere in football.

[gmacpheetfc]

sven to TFC?

[Darlofletch]

At this stage the Whitecaps are further ahead of TFC going into next season.

by a long way.

[Jeffro]

As long as he doesn't pull an Ali Gerba and start performing....


In USL 2.......

[nascarguy]

Gone is my dream of a Kevin Harmse on the wall of fame announcement...*sigh*
no mo will be the next one to go up

[drewski]

tell me a club right now that would look at mo's resume and hire him

the Impact/Whitecaps after I win the lottery and buy them :D :scarf:

[spark]

... will Tom Anselmi and Richard Peddie take over as Coach and GM respectively?

As much as we are pointing to Mo/Preki, as a few others have noticed, these two are where the real problem lies.

People talk about Mo throwing his guys under the bus, well now it's Ansemli's turn who IMO is to blame for the state of affairs.

[Section 117]

I also hope this is the end of "First Wave's" influence in this team.

Not if Jimmy is going to be the GM IMO

[shawn6597]

daso wiki edit
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_Dasovic

[Whoop]

Jimmy Brennan should NOT be the GM of this team in the future.

[Roogsy]

Roogs - I've been told its true.

:lol:

Oh I trust that this is in fact happening. I am just musing about funny possibilities.

[Section225]

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/soccer/toronto-fc-cleans-house/article1706805/

THANK GOD!

[Oldtimer]

I LOVE CHRISTMAS WHEN IT'S EARLY!!:flare::flare::flare::flare::flare:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4147/4990304378_1739812dfd_z.jpg
KD.

Drinking already KD? It's not even 11!!! :D

[James17930]

True, but there is nothing for Jimmy to do right now anyways. What exactly is there to take care of that Jimmy can't handle until the season ends?

Yeah, I guess that's true. The window is closed, so there won't be anything like that.

I guess just scouting and preparing for the expansion draft.

[manic.street.preacher]

not gonna lie, i just shed a few tears over this news. tears of sadness cos of the shambolic shitshow circus that the team has become and tears of joy cos they finally got it in their heads to fix the problem.

i want a beer right now

goddamnit
^it's 5 o'clock here, i'm waaaay ahead of you

[__wowza]

there are currently 158 people viewing this thread.

i fucking love you guys!!

[Shway]

Yeah, it seems annoying but to be fair, look around the world -- happens everywhere in football.

Not this much!
5 years 5 different coaches

someone please show me another football team thathas gone through this, so i can go on there supporters page, and ask how they have dealt with this!

[Azerban]

If there was another TFC, it would be them! :lol:

so the academy?

[TFC Cityboy]

This presser had better not disappoint!

[Belfast_Boy]

Wow, Just Wow!
I have no idea what to say. I was on the dump Mo bandwaggon a long time ago and we lost steam. Then it came up recently and I honestly thought it was too late for this season. MLSE has surprised the shit out of me.

[Azerban]

PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT: free gravy boat with every pair of season tickets bought

[reggie]

i wonder if they are getting rid of the scouting staff also...

[gmacpheetfc]

Not this much!
5 years 5 different coaches

someone please show me another football team thathas gone through this, so i can go on there supporters page, and ask how they have dealt with this!

real madrid

[KdotOdot]

I'll miss Preki.

[billyfly]

In the aftermath of all this, I wonder if it was the best thing to do with 3 games remaining.

I can see both sides and pros and cons to keeping them until end of season and doing this now.

[Gazza]

It's still a bitter-sweet pill. We now have to worry about MLSE's next move.

As someone posted earlier, MLSE seems to just be a revolving door. With no plan and no direction. So shouldn't Anselmi be held accountable as well?

[Whoop]

I'm still a cynic.

They're only doing this so that when they raise season ticket prices people won't complain.

[scooter]

daso coach
dichio --assistant
jimmy b --- gm

brilliant

[king dave]

Those of you who know me, know I am not the heartless bastard I sometimes portray:D.
But I can't play the nice guy here and wish these guys any kind of future personal success in the beautiful game.
They should start a car dealership in KC where they are GODS OF THE CORNFIELDS.
GOOD FUCKING RIDDANCE.
KD.

[KdotOdot]

In the aftermath of all this, I wonder if it was the best thing to do with 3 games remaining.

I can see both sides and pros and cons to keeping them until end of season and doing this now.


The season is done man.

[Chevy]

Who would have thought Julius James would turn out to be so valuable?

WALL OF HONOUR 2011.

[Oldtimer]

i wonder if they are getting rid of the scouting staff also...

First Wave? Hopefully...

[Suds]

sven to TFC?

He pretty much confirmed his interest on Special One TV :D

[James17930]

i wonder if they are getting rid of the scouting staff also...

What scouting staff? Barry MacLean? :lol:

[ACSertL]

If there was another TFC, it would be them! :lol:

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:v5Yj3Q55nKEPkM:http://www.fansfc.com/UploadedImages/Clubs/Toulouse-FC_633797095156260000.jpg&t=1

:lol: Toulouse

[Whoop]

Hopefully there will be some stability with this franchise. Even though it was the right thing to get rid of these guys, at this rate I'm not counting on it.

Should look a little higher on the food chain as well.

[billyfly]

I'm still a cynic.

They're only doing this so that when they raise season ticket prices people won't complain.

I'm sure all angles were reviewed and considered.

They see the empty seats and knew the general fanbase perceptions and how it may impact STH renewals etc

[maninb]

PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT: free gravy boat with every pair of season tickets bought

As long as I get to dump the gravy on Mo as he exits BMO for the last time...I'll renew....

[SweetOwnGoal]

It's Called Football is going live in about 10 min.

http://www.24thminute.com

[Detroit_TFC]

The bigwigs could just look at the home game turnout (regardless of the bullshit attendance counts) and see how things were going.

[Oldtimer]

Daso will be head coach:

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/soccerinsider/2010/09/toronto_fc_fires_preki_and_joh.html

[Azerban]

Who would have thought Julius James would turn out to be so valuable?

WALL OF HONOUR 2011.

a "thank you julius james" banner is needed, methinks

[billyfly]

The season is done man.

I know what you mean.

[Whoop]

daso coach
dichio --assistant
jimmy b --- gm

brilliant

I reiterate Jimmy B should not be the GM of this team next season.

[Cas87]

I am guessing:
- Daso and/or Dichio as INTRIM Head Coaches (to see how they do, if they are up to snuff)
- Jimmy B as INTRIM General Manager, to eventually take over full time

[Ossington Mental Youth]

curious to see whos up to bat next as coach.
hope the fans are ready to possibly miss the playoffs in season 5

[Gazza]

Haha...if we get Sven, i'm definitely buying season tickets! MLSE, you've roped me in again!

[James17930]

Who would have thought Julius James would turn out to be so valuable?

WALL OF HONOUR 2011.

:drunk:

[Technorgasm]

TFC will wear full Camo kits next year to support our Troops.
Mo is a greasy Hun and will be the Coach for Columbus Crew next year.
hot pocket poutine will be avilable next year
Beer prices actually going DOWN at BMO
Danny Dichio will be lacing back up for the remainder of the season.

[Redcoe15]

Daso will be head coach:

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/soccerinsider/2010/09/toronto_fc_fires_preki_and_joh.html
Good.

[Roogsy]

Who would have thought Julius James would turn out to be so valuable?

WALL OF HONOUR 2011.



RETWEET!

[Oldtimer]

Toronto FC has fired Coach Preki and director of soccer Mo Johnston, and will name assistant Nick Dasovic as the interim coach, the Insider has learned.
The drastic moves comes three days after Toronto (7-10-7) lost at home to MLS bottom-dweller D.C. United, 1-0 -- the club's fifth scoreless performance in six matches. TFC is 1-6-3 in its past 10 league games. The team will play a CONCACAF Champions League match Wednesday at Real Salt Lake.


http://voices.washingtonpost.com/soccerinsider/2010/09/toronto_fc_fires_preki_and_joh.html

[Darlofletch]

daso coach
dichio --assistant
jimmy b --- gm

brilliant

Interim, then sure, but long term we absolutely have to not do this.

[ACSertL]

I reiterate Jimmy B should not be the GM of this team next season.

Listen to this man...he knows what he is talking about.

[Azerban]

what is this brennan for GM tripe

i thought it was a joke before but people are seriously considering it

what actual knowledge or experience does he have

[Section 117]

Jimmy Brennan should NOT be the GM of this team in the future.

Why not it will continue the trend of inexpereinced ulsess people in charge of the team

Plus he is in good with First Wave

As excited as I am today about the firing of the two idiots, I am worried that MLSE is going to hand the reigns over to Jimmy B (who is only good for coffee runs).

Then we will really be in a shit storm as I can't wait to see how everyone reacts to that part of the annoucement.

[Darlofletch]

a "thank you julius james" banner is needed, methinks

quick repainting of the giant dichio banner?

[Shway]

real madrid
Real Madrid hasnt placed bottom half of the table
Real Madrid has won the league in the past 5 years

next........

[Suds]

Hopefully there will be some stability with this franchise. Even though it was the right thing to get rid of these guys, at this rate I'm not counting on it.

Should look a little higher on the food chain as well.

YES! If this does not happen what quality football person would want to come and work in this organization?

Simply put. If someone had an offer from TFC and the Whitecaps in front of them which would they take? Right now I think a lot of people would take the latter and that's not good for us.

[Whoop]

Why not it will continue the trend of inexpereinced ulsess people in charge of the team

Plus he is in good with First Wave

As excited as I am today about the firing of the two idiots, I am worried that MLSE is going to hand the reigns over to Jimmy B (who is only good for coffee runs).

Then we will really be in a shit storm as I can't wait to see how everyone reacts to that part of the annoucement.

Agreed.

That's why, sure it's a good day today, but there is still trepidation about the future.

This is a big step and they have to be bang on with who they hire.

[Redcoe15]

Jimmy Brennan should NOT be the GM of this team in the future.
I like Jimmy B., but making him the new GM of TFC would drag down all this good news.

[Roogsy]

Why not it will continue the trend of inexpereinced ulsess people in charge of the team

Plus he is in good with First Wave

As excited as I am today about the firing of the two idiots, I am worried that MLSE is going to hand the reigns over to Jimmy B (who is only good for coffee runs).

Then we will really be in a shit storm as I can't wait to see how everyone reacts to that part of the annoucement.

I love Jimmy B and his service to Canada and TFC.

But if TFC do this, it will be torches and pitchforks at BMO Field.

[Cas87]

TFC will wear full Camo kits next year to support our Troops.
Mo is a greasy Hun and will be the Coach for Columbus Crew next year.
hot pocket poutine will be avilable next year
Beer prices actually going DOWN at BMO
Danny Dichio will be lacing back up for the remainder of the season.


This would be better than the pink kits we had before

[Shway]

curious to see whos up to bat next as coach.
hope the fans are ready to possibly miss the playoffs in season 5

YUP

CHAMPIONS LEAGUES!!!!

Montreal did it!

[gmacpheetfc]

TFC talk on the FAN

[Belfast_Boy]

NA NA NA NA
NA NA NA NA
Heeey Mo, Goodbye!

[Roogsy]

That's why, sure it's a good day today, but there is still trepidation about the future.



I am about as cranky and grumpy a person as they come when things don't go my way. But even I have learned that you can't live your life not savouring the moments of happiness and joy if you are constantly letting the future dampen any momentary euphoria. The future will have it's own problems (and successes by the way) enjoy this moment for it was a long (and hard) time coming.

[BS1327]

a "thank you julius james" banner is needed, methinks

Road trip to DC Oct. 23rd?? :p

[reggie]

now thats done....lets start working on getting rid of anlsemi,that is our new project boys and girls..

[Bobinhood]

Well after that last game I'm glad they did something. Whose gonna coach em in Mormon Country I wonder.

[Beach_Red]

I'm sure all angles were reviewed and considered.

They see the empty seats and knew the general fanbase perceptions and how it may impact STH renewals etc


Yes, and it's a fanbase they have little respect for. They now this will satisfy people and is a lot easier to do than sign a quality striker.

When your big announcement is people being fired - not quality people being added - your organization is in bad, bad shape from the top down.

Maybe they'll actually hand the team over to someone who can make it a winner and get out of his way. They'll have to really open the vault, give him a ton of money and a long-term contract, but that's what they finally did with their other teams so probably that's what they'll do here. Let's hope so.

[boomcha]

Wow.. Preki was not fully expected by me... guess those chants on Saturday worked eh?

[Pookie]

I'm 50/50 on the decision to let Preki go. I think his departure is more political in nature.

This team lacked discipline and fitness. Preki had the balls to bench our supposed superstar for breaking curfew and Mo's second DP signing who didn't hustle and sent the message that no one is bigger than the team.

Mo has a history of undermining coaches (see Chris Cummins and the mysterious departure of Carver) and I don't doubt for a second that this trend could have continued here.

I met Preki on 3 occassions this year and found him very approachable, professional and genuinely passionate about what he did.

I can't comment on his style of play as the supposed root cause of the downfall of this team. Clearly, this style was good enough to get Chivas into 3 post season rounds. For some reason, it didn't work here. Was it because the system is flawed? Was it because of "dressing room influences"? We'll never really know.

What I do know is that the firing had to happen from a perception standpoint. It's a clean slate for the new "Manager" but considering that Peddie and Anselmi are hiring that Manager, I don't have a ton of confidence in their ability to choose someone with experience.

Good luck Preki.

[Darlofletch]

I am guessing:
- Daso and/or Dichio as INTRIM Head Coaches (to see how they do, if they are up to snuff)
- Jimmy B as INTRIM General Manager, to eventually take over full time

I just hope they don't base any decisions for next year on the last few games of this season, the traditional new coach bump will be supersized with the dislike the players had for preki and mo. good news for the rest of this season, but I hope they don't take any success as the norm of what he'll do.

[__wowza]

in anticipation for this announcement, i will now spam the board (but not really) pictures of the ewok party from the end of return of the jedi..

http://members.shaw.ca/david.p.z.888/star_wars/pics/ewoks_village.jpg

[Oldtimer]

Wow.. Preki was not fully expected by me... guess those chants on Saturday worked eh?

No.

The players had rebelled against Preki. that's what did him in.

[reggie]

4 years later and $10000 out of my pocket...we are an expansion team again..thx MLSE

[Darlofletch]

I'm 50/50 on the decision to let Preki go. I think his departure is more political in nature.

This team lacked discipline and fitness. Preki had the balls to bench our supposed superstar for breaking curfew and Mo's second DP signing who didn't hustle and sent the message that no one is bigger than the team.

Mo has a history of undermining coaches (see Chris Cummins and the mysterious departure of Carver) and I don't doubt for a second that this trend could have continued here.

I met Preki on 3 occassions this year and found him very approachable, professional and genuinely passionate about what he did.

I can't comment on his style of play as the supposed root cause of the downfall of this team. Clearly, this style was good enough to get Chivas into 3 post season rounds. For some reason, it didn't work here. Was it because the system is flawed? Was it because of "dressing room influences"? We'll never really know.

What I do know is that the firing had to happen from a perception standpoint. It's a clean slate for the new "Manager" but considering that Peddie and Anselmi are hiring that Manager, I don't have a ton of confidence in their ability to choose someone with experience.

Good luck Preki.

+1 to this.

[gtaguy]

I also hope this is the end of "First Wave's" influence in this team.


What he said

[flambe]

now we can't even sing that Floyd number that was in the works, DAMN YOU MO!

[king dave]

Drinking already KD? It's not even 11!!! :D
All my clocks are ducktaped to 12:04 pm:D.
KD.

[Gixmo]

SLY7yI1xV-M

[maninb]

Preki's decision making about bringing in stiffs like Peterson, and Hscanovics, sticking with that pylon Garcia, and his refusal to change tactics, were enough for me....he deserved to go!!

[flatpicker]

The decision on Mo has been a long time coming,
But I am surprised, though not all that disappointed, by the dismissal of Preki.
Usually MLSE takes a long long time to make up their minds on someone.

[jazzy]

I hope it's true .... we need a new start!

We have to reboot this team. It's obvious that the current management was as useful as tits on a bull.

Also, we need to do some soul-searching and see if the players we have are the right ones. That INCLUDES De Rosario and De Gúzman.

This.........I'm starting to doubt, De Guz at least for the $ spent.......I think maybe his future next year is also....in the air, as 4 DeRo, love him but I think there R some leadership issues in the locker, He is definitely a 1 man show, is this good? only with the right personnel , willing 2 work with him.

[Velvet Elvis]

No.

The players had rebelled against Preki. that's what did him in.

I tend to agree with this ... the team did not play on Saturday. They were static and listless. Nobody was moving around, nobody was creating any space. Very rarely did anyone come to the ball. They put in their time on Saturday, there was little effort though.

[AL-MO]

Wow.. Preki was not fully expected by me... guess those chants on Saturday worked eh?

LOL lets not go there.

[Ossington Mental Youth]

yep not sure letting Preki's the right idea.

[scooter]

I'm sure all angles were reviewed and considered.

They see the empty seats and knew the general fanbase perceptions and how it may impact STH renewals etc

you may be onto something there

lots of empty seats on saturday especially in east stands ie 108 especially

[billyfly]

The decision on Mo has been a long time coming,
But I am surprised, though not all that disappointed, by the dismissal of Preki.
Usually MLSE takes a long long time to make up their minds on someone.


I don't know all the details but it seems that the scrap between Preki and Dasovic was pretty intense.

[Ossington Mental Youth]

are we likely to find a coach that is effective AND the players like?
hasnt happened thus far

[Suds]

I'm 50/50 on the decision to let Preki go. I think his departure is more political in nature.

....

I met Preki on 3 occassions this year and found him very approachable, professional and genuinely passionate about what he did.
.....




I think this has more to do with the fact Preki was MoJo's guy. MoJo sat at a press conference when Preki was hired and said he is they guy MoJo wanted and was waiting to sign.

I guess MLSE figured if you're going to clean house just get it all done now and move on. Get a new GM and give him the reigns to build.

[Roogsy]

I am going on Fan 590 right now!

[gtaguy]

So I wonder how long Jimmy B is safe for . Or will he be the next to get the shaft ????

[Carts]

I'm 50/50 on the decision to let Preki go. I think his departure is more political in nature.

This team lacked discipline and fitness. Preki had the balls to bench our supposed superstar for breaking curfew and Mo's second DP signing who didn't hustle and sent the message that no one is bigger than the team.

Mo has a history of undermining coaches (see Chris Cummins and the mysterious departure of Carver) and I don't doubt for a second that this trend could have continued here.

I met Preki on 3 occassions this year and found him very approachable, professional and genuinely passionate about what he did.

I can't comment on his style of play as the supposed root cause of the downfall of this team. Clearly, this style was good enough to get Chivas into 3 post season rounds. For some reason, it didn't work here. Was it because the system is flawed? Was it because of "dressing room influences"? We'll never really know.

What I do know is that the firing had to happen from a perception standpoint. It's a clean slate for the new "Manager" but considering that Peddie and Anselmi are hiring that Manager, I don't have a ton of confidence in their ability to choose someone with experience.

Good luck Preki.

Let's HOPE its a clean slate...

I use the below as examples only...

If the new manager is told things like "...JDG & Mista MUST stay, as they are our DP's..." or "...keep Daso on the bench he's been loyal..." etc, then its not a clean slate...

Its only a clean slate if he comes in, and has full control over who is here, who is gone, and how he runs the club...

Carts...

[Chevy]

are we likely to find a coach that is effective AND the players like?
hasnt happened thus far

I will settle for effective.

[DangerRed]

So my initial elation at this news has now worn off and I'm back to the emotion that I most commonly associate with TFC: worry.

Once Daso takes over as interim, we'll start looking for a full-time replacement and there's no indication anyone with MLS experience wants to be associated with this gong show.

And whoever does come in will likely blow up the squad in the offseason and we'll be back to square one, as others here have stated.

Despite all the restructuring done so far this year, we're still bumping up against the salary cap and it seems much magic will be required to fix this.

And I totally agree with the point that this'll be used to justify another round of ticket price hikes next season.

And Jimmy as GM? For fuck's sake...:facepalm:

[Don Julio]

Not this much!
5 years 5 different coaches

someone please show me another football team thathas gone through this, so i can go on there supporters page, and ask how they have dealt with this!

Actually, 5 coaches in 4 years.

Wow.

[Velvet Elvis]

So I wonder how long Jimmy B is safe for . Or will he be the next to get the shaft ????

... the assistant to the general manager ??? LOL

http://i.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph/multimedia/archive/01140/arts-graphics-2003_1140571a.jpg

[sampace]

How about Frank Yallop for GM?

[Section 117]

So I wonder how long Jimmy B is safe for . Or will he be the next to get the shaft ????

From what I heard he is the next GM of TFC

[reggie]

I lost respect for pricki after the panama game...3 easy pts or at least 1 pt would have put us in the drivers seat for the CCL....BYE BYEEE

[J .]

I think it was time for MoJo to move on, Preki I know was trying to get them to play possession defensive football and he didnt have the talent around him. Barrett getting hurt really took the wind out of the sails, while OBW and Mista have been failures. Finally, with out any width in their lineup and talent in the centre of the park, the team ended up trying to play over the top and it failed.

Mo took too long to find us a real striker, although Barretts abscence shows how important he is, and neglected our wings. Our backline is finally looking solid, but in year four we should have made the playoffs.

I dont know what the changes now will do, I figured they would give them to seasons end, but I guess now is the time to find a replacement.

[billyfly]

This guy Chris sounds like a dufous.

[sampace]

Frank Yallop for GM!

[__wowza]

1st year: mo johnson
2nd year: john carver
3.5rd year: chris cummins
4th year: preki
4.5th year: daso
5th year: _______

SIX COACHES IN FIVE SEASONS.

[J .]

How about Frank Yallop for GM?


Please soccer Jesus no.

[tfcmanu]

Carlos Queiroz - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlos_Queiroz :wink:

[nascarguy]

KD for GM so we can make a fire KD banner...lol

[Beach_Red]

Let's HOPE its a clean slate...

I use the below as examples only...

If the new manager is told things like "...JDG & Mista MUST stay, as they are our DP's..." or "...keep Daso on the bench he's been loyal..." etc, then its not a clean slate...

Its only a clean slate if he comes in, and has full control over who is here, who is gone, and how he runs the club...

Carts...


Preki was told he had to keep the assistants - and that included Daso - wonder how he feels about that now....