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Oldtimer
09-16-2010, 09:43 PM
Time to start this thread.

Call me an optimist, but I think an away win is possible.

TFC USA
09-16-2010, 09:49 PM
The Mo stink will take a while to get off.

All I want to do now is beat the Crew. I give up on any road game.

maninb
09-17-2010, 09:35 AM
As long as OBW and Garcia are starting, there's no fucking way we can win a game...

habstfc
09-17-2010, 10:23 AM
I know the team is in quite a bit of turmoil right now, but I wouldn't be completely shocked if they still made the playoffs. 3 of the six games to be played are against teams below us (houston, d.c.u., chivas) and we play san jose at home. I think all 4 of these games are very winable. The game against columbus? who knows maybe we'll finally beat them, there's even a possibility some of their better players maybe rested with it being the end of the season.

Fort York Redcoat
09-17-2010, 10:27 AM
^love the optimism. It'll be a tight finish at best but here's to it.

:scarf::scarf::scarf::scarf::scarf:

Ageroo
09-17-2010, 10:28 AM
As long as OBW and Garcia are starting, there's no fucking way we can win a game...

haha...this just made my morning...too funny.

Should be interesting to see what a couple days off can do.....hopefully they will have figured out something by this match......starting lineup will be an interesting one.

nascarguy
09-17-2010, 10:51 AM
not going to watch this game

sampace
09-17-2010, 10:57 AM
Abandon hope all ye who enter here...!

Juanito
09-17-2010, 11:28 AM
not going to watch this game

Is there any particular reason? I'm curious is all.

Juanito
09-17-2010, 11:30 AM
OK. I'm not sure I truly believe we still have a legitimate shot, but as long as we're mathematically not eliminated, I want this team to try.

I also want them to play well so that I can go into next season with some optimism.

That being said, I want TFC to take it to Houston and win a road game! Winning cures all ailments my friends.

bgnewf
09-17-2010, 08:55 PM
Not Expecting Miracles - TFC v Houston Pre Game

http://viewfromthesouthstands.com/2010/09/not-expecting-miracles/

A quick look back on Wednesday night's loss in Utah and a look ahead to the Houston Dynamo. Comments always appreciated.

ManUtd4ever
09-17-2010, 09:49 PM
I have an illogical sense of optimism going into this match. I expect TFC to rebound with a solid performance in Houston. 2-1 TFC...

jloome
09-18-2010, 01:09 AM
Houston's pretty poor this year. We can get the points out of this one.

reggie
09-18-2010, 09:25 AM
im not watching..i dont watch road kill..

TFC Cityboy
09-18-2010, 09:43 AM
Time to start this thread.

Call me an optimist, but I think an away win is possible.
I'll have a pint of whatever you're on!!

Pookie
09-18-2010, 09:48 AM
The Key to this game?

How well did Coach DeRosario and Coach DeGuzman prepare the players. If they are all smiling, they've done their job apparently.

nascarguy
09-18-2010, 10:11 AM
Is there any particular reason? I'm curious is all.
going out tonight but I will watch the highlight later

ArmenJBX
09-18-2010, 10:12 AM
If we lose today, we have to win every single game from here on out to even make it close to playoffs.

We need 3 points badly :D

J .
09-18-2010, 10:15 AM
The Key to this game?

How well did Coach DeRosario and Coach DeGuzman prepare the players. If they are all smiling, they've done their job apparently.


Yup.

Who cares about goals, smiles are what count.

Get the half time oranges ready.

ArmenJBX
09-18-2010, 10:18 AM
Yup.

Who cares about goals, smiles are what count.

Get the half time oranges ready.

All right fans, get ready for the half time oranges! These half time oranges are brought to you by Metro! Get your Toronto FC fruit plates at your local Metro grocery store!

Carts
09-18-2010, 11:18 AM
I'll have a pint of whatever you're on!!

This made me laugh out loud... Beauty line...

Carts... :D

Carts
09-18-2010, 11:20 AM
Has a MLS game ever been stopped due to too many men sent off...???

If we're down 2-0, 3-0 late - lets make history...

Just become the Charlstown Cheifs of the MLS - get a bunch of straight reds and have the ref call the game... Make History...

Same at BMO, turn the place into a lions den for opponents - beat the living hell out of them and have the game called...

If we can't win, lets at least make some damn good television and get on ESPN for something...

Carts... ;)

jloome
09-18-2010, 12:46 PM
Has a MLS game ever been stopped due to too many men sent off...???

If we're down 2-0, 3-0 late - lets make history...

Just become the Charlstown Cheifs of the MLS - get a bunch of straight reds and have the ref call the game... Make History...

Same at BMO, turn the place into a lions den for opponents - beat the living hell out of them and have the game called...

If we can't win, lets at least make some damn good television and get on ESPN for something...

Carts... ;)

Ol' Time Soccer!

Hooligan69
09-18-2010, 01:41 PM
We desperately need three points, however, I'd honestly be shocked if we were to draw let alone win.

bgnewf
09-18-2010, 05:36 PM
Well, RSL has helped us today. They beat the Fire 1-nil and if the Crew beats Seattle plus if we get some help and the Revs beat Colorado tonight then TFC is still in this... as long as we take care of our business and get three ourselves.

Alixir
09-18-2010, 06:01 PM
I have a good feeling about tonight...but then again I have that feeling before every match. We'll see how I feel come fulltime.

Bars92
09-18-2010, 06:05 PM
A Liverpool podcast will satisfy me more than watching this game.

Heart of Stone
09-18-2010, 06:13 PM
We have 5 out of a potential 33 points on the road this year.

How did we draw with the Galaxy at Home Depot!?!

boysblue
09-18-2010, 06:48 PM
is this game on sportsnet by any chance?

bgnewf
09-18-2010, 06:59 PM
yes it is on sportsnet

just got the tweet of the lineup

TFC lineup: Frei, Gargan, Cann, Harden, Usanov, LaBrocca, de Guzman, De Rosario, Nane, Barrett, Santos

Bars92
09-18-2010, 07:00 PM
is this game on sportsnet by any chance?

Yeah and we'll have to listen to those sad wanks Dobson and the fukin goal keeper Forest yeah thats his name

Brooker
09-18-2010, 07:03 PM
Barrett and Santos starting.... there's hope.

Alixir
09-18-2010, 07:10 PM
Yeah and we'll have to listen to those sad wanks Dobson and the fukin goal keeper Forest yeah thats his name
I would rather listen to snails fuck then listen to Forest.

bgnewf
09-18-2010, 07:17 PM
Andy Petrilo is a little hottie eh??

James17930
09-18-2010, 07:20 PM
Go team!

Or something.

Is there anyone out there who has even the faintest belief we can squeeze into the playoffs?

I guess we'll use this thread for the game thread as well.

Can a mod please delete the other one I started? It won't let me delete my post.

Streams already up:

http://atdhe.net/24356/watch-houston...-vs-toronto-fc (http://atdhe.net/24356/watch-houston-dynamo-vs-toronto-fc)

Oldtimer
09-18-2010, 07:39 PM
ok we'll use this thread

James17930
09-18-2010, 07:41 PM
Sorry guys.

Heart of Stone
09-18-2010, 07:42 PM
Mulroney was seen accepting envelopes stuffed with cash...

James17930
09-18-2010, 07:42 PM
Yeah -- that field looks pretty bad.

When they getting their new stadium? 2012?

London
09-18-2010, 07:42 PM
who hired the kazoo band???

James17930
09-18-2010, 07:43 PM
Mulroney was seen accepting envelopes stuffed with cash...

Wrong Mulroney ;)

Brooker
09-18-2010, 07:45 PM
i hope we get the ball sometime before half time.

swan
09-18-2010, 07:45 PM
Wrong Mulroney ;)

haha now thats a good one :canada:

SirBobSaget
09-18-2010, 07:45 PM
Gargan is completely exposed. All the attack is down right side and Gargan has no answers

James17930
09-18-2010, 07:45 PM
We're like a team of toy poodles trying to pull a dogsled -- we try and try and try but don't get anywhere.

SirBobSaget
09-18-2010, 07:47 PM
who hired the kazoo band???

so annoying, reminding me of WC

Oldtimer
09-18-2010, 07:49 PM
Same players, but I don't recognize this TFC at all.

James17930
09-18-2010, 07:49 PM
Fuck!

Heart of Stone
09-18-2010, 07:49 PM
Who has a worse first touch OBW or Santos...

James17930
09-18-2010, 07:50 PM
Who has a worse first touch OBW or Santos...

Still OBW

Frei is our MVP this season, no doubt.

Oldtimer
09-18-2010, 07:52 PM
This is 10,000 x more entertaining than prekiball.

swan
09-18-2010, 07:53 PM
Still OBW

Frei is our MVP this season, no doubt.

yup...

James17930
09-18-2010, 07:54 PM
No surprise there.

Horrible marking.

Heart of Stone
09-18-2010, 07:55 PM
Ching kills us again with the header...

Oldtimer
09-18-2010, 07:55 PM
Now lets see if we can generate some offense.

swan
09-18-2010, 07:55 PM
you fuckin blow job

LesH
09-18-2010, 07:56 PM
Well is absolutely amazing how crap we are in set piece situations!!!!!!

DangerRed
09-18-2010, 07:56 PM
Ahh, the sweet smell of being a goal behind.

If we lose, are we out mathematically, or is there still technically hope?

Dv23
09-18-2010, 07:56 PM
FUCK. Fucking Fuckers always get us on fucking corners/free kicks.

DangerRed
09-18-2010, 07:57 PM
Frei's form definitely has dipped the last few games... not calling him out or anything, but that header looked within reach.

Kaz
09-18-2010, 07:58 PM
They know this is a league game right? Because they aren't even trying.. high school kids would do better...

Can we just send the academy to away games.

gracos
09-18-2010, 07:58 PM
I am actually embarassed to think that TFC were ever going to become Champions, as long as MLSE stops their ownership dont expect anything else

Heart of Stone
09-18-2010, 08:00 PM
dangerous shit right there with Cann and DeRo..

DangerRed
09-18-2010, 08:00 PM
It would stand to reason that if you were weak at defending set pieces, you would either train to a) defend them or b) prevent their occurrence.

We're doing neither tonight.

Alixir
09-18-2010, 08:00 PM
this team is fucking painful to watch right now.

James17930
09-18-2010, 08:01 PM
Remember how last year everyone kept saying that the players were a bit too pampered, and needed a coach who would give them a kick in the ass and force them to be motivated?

And when we got Preki, lots of people said he was 'just the type of coach we needed"?

And now, only a game and a bit into his departure, we're already looking very lackadaisical on defence?

I'm starting to feel like some of our players simply didn't like the fact they were being made to work, and so drove out Preki despite him giving us our best chance to win. They like Daso because he's going to let them 'do their own thing', even if their own thing involves not defending as strongly as they should.

(just my feeling -- it's possible I'm not seeing something).

Brooker
09-18-2010, 08:02 PM
and theres our set piece. oh boy that was bad

sampace
09-18-2010, 08:02 PM
Looks like we can all abandon hope again! How many goals will we lose to the Mexican team next week? 4 or 5 goals perhaps? They will remember losing in Toronto and their A Team will be ready to destroy our team.

Heart of Stone
09-18-2010, 08:02 PM
It would stand to reason that if you were weak at defending set pieces, you would either train to a) defend them or b) prevent their occurrence


You would think that we would mark Ching a little better or is he just that good that he can convert everytime Houston plays us...

gracos
09-18-2010, 08:03 PM
try 10 goals to none at this rate

Hooligan69
09-18-2010, 08:03 PM
LMFAO We're going to lose this game easily, too. 1-0 Houston. Hilarious.

DangerRed
09-18-2010, 08:03 PM
Remember how last year everyone kept saying that the players were a bit too pampered, and needed a coach who would give them a kick in the ass and force them to be motivated?

And when we got Preki, lots of people said he was 'just the type of coach we needed"?

And now, only a game and a bit into his departure, we're already looking very lackadaisical on defence?

I'm starting to feel like some of our players simply didn't like the fact they were being made to work, and so drove out Preki despite him giving us our best chance to win. They like Daso because he's going to let them 'do their own thing', even if their own thing involves not defending as strongly as they should.

(just my feeling -- it's possible I'm not seeing something).

I think there's definitely a spot of truth to what you're saying. You get a slavedriver for the first two thirds of the season, then he gets punted, of course you're going to slack a little.

You either slack in training, or you slack on how you defend.

Speaking of, you notice how much time DeRo is spending on defence tonight?

Alixir
09-18-2010, 08:04 PM
LMFAO We're going to lose this game easily, too. 1-0 Houston. Hilarious.lol:facepalm:

Oldtimer
09-18-2010, 08:04 PM
FIRE MO!!! Oh wait...

MFG1
09-18-2010, 08:04 PM
what is that 4 corners now? awesome

SirBobSaget
09-18-2010, 08:05 PM
Looks like we can all abandon hope again! How many goals will we lose to the Mexican team next week? 4 or 5 goals perhaps? They will remember losing in Toronto and their A Team will be ready to destroy our team.

Its looking like the mighty Houston Dynamo will win by 5. Cruz Azul will win by as many as they want to.

DangerRed
09-18-2010, 08:06 PM
OH MY GOD -- now this takes the cake:

Barrett's yellow card was SPONSORED!!

"This caution brought to you by XYZ Corp -- be careful and always stay at least 10 meters from power lines."

Hahahahaha.

London
09-18-2010, 08:06 PM
if anyone expected an instant turnaround, there is another hit of crack for you to smoke.

i dont expect much until at least 2012

Oldtimer
09-18-2010, 08:06 PM
TFC has gone from prekiball, to no system at all. It's like they're in pre-season.

James17930
09-18-2010, 08:07 PM
I think there's definitely a spot of truth to what you're saying. You get a slavedriver for the first two thirds of the season, then he gets punted, of course you're going to slack a little.

You either slack in training, or you slack on how you defend.

Speaking of, you notice how much time DeRo is spending on defence tonight?

Yeah -- but you can see how pissed off he is about it.

But he's on the wing tonight -- he's got to defend. So he's got to stop griping.

Kaz
09-18-2010, 08:07 PM
Did DeRo start a drinking game with his buddies that every time he falls over they have to take a drink, because he just is never on his feet for long any more.

Hooligan69
09-18-2010, 08:08 PM
if anyone expected an instant turnaround, there is another hit of crack for you to smoke.

i dont expect much until at least 2012

BMO will be empty for home games by 2012, save for a few seagulls.

:lol:

James17930
09-18-2010, 08:10 PM
BMO will be empty for home games by 2012, save for a few seagulls.

:lol:

Poor Bitchy! :eek:

gracos
09-18-2010, 08:11 PM
lol, they are doing the Danny Dichio chant, on kazoo

kaos197O
09-18-2010, 08:11 PM
boring!

DangerRed
09-18-2010, 08:11 PM
Yeah -- but you can see how pissed off he is about it.

But he's on the wing tonight -- he's got to defend. So he's got to stop griping.

Yeah, and this also speaks to what I was saying in the DeRo thread -- if he plans to be a whiny egomaniac, which is fine if you're bagging goals everywhere, he can't be captain. It's one or the other.

Maybe I'll catch hell for this comment, but Dan Gargan's been stepping up lately and although he's having a shit game tonight (lots of missed balls, second to 50-50s, etc), you need someone who just grits their teeth and digs in as captain.

Maybe Danny's too young for that role, but Garcia is too old and DeRo is too self-centered.

DangerRed
09-18-2010, 08:12 PM
By the way, do we even have a shot on goal tonight aside from DeRo's wild one?

jloome
09-18-2010, 08:12 PM
I think there's definitely a spot of truth to what you're saying. You get a slavedriver for the first two thirds of the season, then he gets punted, of course you're going to slack a little.

You either slack in training, or you slack on how you defend.

Speaking of, you notice how much time DeRo is spending on defence tonight?

It's not a question of slackers vs. workers. They're just not talented enough. We have something like six guys starting in this game who aren't really good enough to start day in and out.

SirBobSaget
09-18-2010, 08:13 PM
be hilarious if TFC scores on their corner

Brooker
09-18-2010, 08:13 PM
hahahahah de guz nice shot!

James17930
09-18-2010, 08:13 PM
what the fuck was that?

Alixir
09-18-2010, 08:14 PM
JDG with a cracker...at the corner flag

LesH
09-18-2010, 08:14 PM
Very nice shot by a player making $1.7 million!

Heart of Stone
09-18-2010, 08:16 PM
What does Daso tell them at the half?

Substitutions?

Oldtimer
09-18-2010, 08:16 PM
I'd be open to the new coach clearing out the whole lot and starting over.

James17930
09-18-2010, 08:17 PM
It's not a question of slackers vs. workers. They're just not talented enough. We have something like six guys starting in this game who aren't really good enough to start day in and out.

That's also a good point.

It will be very interesting to see this off-season if Mo's replacement actually does a better job finding better talent to bring in -- we'll find out if Mo couldn't get players because they didn't want to come here or because he really just was incredibly lazy with his 'scouting.'

SirBobSaget
09-18-2010, 08:17 PM
If Nane wasn't constantly fouling in dangerous areas and giving the ball away then you wouldnt even know he was in the game

Brooker
09-18-2010, 08:17 PM
Frei is so angry hes gonna have a fucking stroke

DangerRed
09-18-2010, 08:18 PM
And here comes the horseshit refereeing. The classic package: give up an early goal, catch a few shit ref calls, and book another loss.

You have to have an iron stomach to follow this team on a regular basis.

jloome
09-18-2010, 08:18 PM
Our marking is terribly loose. It's the biggest issue, and why we're chasing the ball so much. There's too much "mark out of play" going on, and not enough guys trying to break up the flow by actually get stuck into the tackle.

It's one thing to mark loosely when you're playing a short passing team with slow tactical buildup, but houston is a balls-to-the-wall direct team that switches field quickly to advance into space. We need to be shutting them down tight before they cross midfield.

deltox
09-18-2010, 08:19 PM
clearly, booting it up field is not working

DangerRed
09-18-2010, 08:20 PM
Our marking is terribly loose. It's the biggest issue, and why we're chasing the ball so much. There's too much "mark out of play" going on, and not enough guys trying to break up the flow by actually get stuck into the tackle.

It's one thing to mark loosely when you're playing a short passing team with slow tactical buildup, but houston is a balls-to-the-wall direct team that switches field quickly to advance into space. We need to be shutting them down tight before they cross midfield.

Very accurate. Especially given that Houston's passing game is quite crisp tonight, relatively speaking.

jloome
09-18-2010, 08:20 PM
Gargan trying to get something started. All heart, that guy.

swan
09-18-2010, 08:20 PM
Frei is so angry hes gonna have a fucking strokei bet he cant wait until his contract is up so he can get the f out of here

Kevvv
09-18-2010, 08:20 PM
clearly, booting it up field is not working


Not yet

flatpicker
09-18-2010, 08:21 PM
This is depressing.

DangerRed
09-18-2010, 08:21 PM
Clever ball by Chad.

Oldtimer
09-18-2010, 08:21 PM
I wish our guys could finish... even once in a while.

Heart of Stone
09-18-2010, 08:21 PM
body language of Tfc is not good...

gracos
09-18-2010, 08:21 PM
ya, well down Santos, miffed the ball

Heart of Stone
09-18-2010, 08:22 PM
Santos has his head up his ass tonight...

Kaz
09-18-2010, 08:22 PM
Take santos off.. he is obviously not going to play the game at all.

bgnewf
09-18-2010, 08:22 PM
TFC is last in all MLS in earning corners and first in the league in conceding them..

deltox
09-18-2010, 08:22 PM
yea...they should try booting it up field a few more times.....im sure it will work at some point

James17930
09-18-2010, 08:22 PM
Our marking is terribly loose. It's the biggest issue, and why we're chasing the ball so much. There's too much "mark out of play" going on, and not enough guys trying to break up the flow by actually get stuck into the tackle.

It's one thing to mark loosely when you're playing a short passing team with slow tactical buildup, but houston is a balls-to-the-wall direct team that switches field quickly to advance into space. We need to be shutting them down tight before they cross midfield.

But that would involve effort . . .

Although -- maybe it's being unfair to them to forget all the travelling they're doing. Going from the altitude of Salt Lake, to the humidity there in Houston, knowing they have to go down to Mexico . . .

I know 'no excuses,' but, well . . . it is what it is.

pawlukj
09-18-2010, 08:23 PM
horrible half.. santos first touch fuck up, jdg passing to houston players, and is it me or is chad barrett extremely slow with the ball

Kevvv
09-18-2010, 08:23 PM
If Andi Petrillo comes on, that will be the highlight

flatpicker
09-18-2010, 08:23 PM
yea...they should try booting it up field a few more times.....im sure it will work at some point

They should try trying.

pawlukj
09-18-2010, 08:24 PM
barret just confirmed it, they did not come out to play

Heart of Stone
09-18-2010, 08:24 PM
Barrett pissed!! Wow!

Kevvv
09-18-2010, 08:24 PM
Chad: "We didn't come to play"

London
09-18-2010, 08:24 PM
thank you chad!!!!

your team is sucking, and you said it

Brooker
09-18-2010, 08:24 PM
Well said, Chad.

TFC Cityboy
09-18-2010, 08:24 PM
Chad calls it as it is- good on yer!

MG42
09-18-2010, 08:25 PM
Chad: "We didn't come to play"


Nice to see no BS

pawlukj
09-18-2010, 08:25 PM
i dont know how vocal chad is in the dressing room, but maybe he can wake the team up

DangerRed
09-18-2010, 08:25 PM
Good job calling that out Chad!

swan
09-18-2010, 08:25 PM
horrible half.. santos first touch fuck up, jdg passing to houston players, and is it me or is chad barrett extremely slow with the ball


give the guy a break he has been hurt for such a long time anyone would be slow

gracos
09-18-2010, 08:25 PM
lol, Toronto didnt come to play, sounds like any other team in Toronto

SirBobSaget
09-18-2010, 08:25 PM
That was the best half time player interview ever. Only thing that has been worth watching the last 60 mins

Oldtimer
09-18-2010, 08:25 PM
Apparently the Dynamo have the "best fans in the league."

jloome
09-18-2010, 08:25 PM
We have to get Joseph Nane out of midfield. DeGuzman's lost without a partner who'll move into space and Nane is a terrible defensive liability. Plus he should NEVER be the guy repeatedly tracking back to get the ball.

Mostly, we have to be much more aggressive and competitive, get stuck in.

swan
09-18-2010, 08:26 PM
i'm surprised we are only 1 down at the half

Heart of Stone
09-18-2010, 08:26 PM
This could be an interesting halftime in the locker room... I predict Gargan will get up in DeRo's face... JDG will try to push Gargan away... Barrett dummies JDG...

Hooligan69
09-18-2010, 08:26 PM
Toronto FC exists as little more than a source of profit for MLSE. Clearly winning games and championships isn't on the agenda and never will be - not for ownership, management or our boys on the pitch.

mastermixer
09-18-2010, 08:26 PM
If TFC has given up for the season then I wanna cash out for the last few games too... i can take losing but I didn't invest my hard earned cash to watch a team that's packed it in.

TFC Cityboy
09-18-2010, 08:26 PM
worst half I've ever seen....and it has a lot of competition.
Utter shite...did we make 2 passes?

DangerRed
09-18-2010, 08:26 PM
Santos just lost a lot of props in my books for that first half. Absolutely not interested.

daner90
09-18-2010, 08:26 PM
awful half
very similar to DC and RSL games. We spent most of the half chasing the ball and when we have possession they are attempting to play long ball which is nowhere close to working.
Fucking brutal

kaos197O
09-18-2010, 08:26 PM
Chad calls it as it is- good on yer!
A very welcome back Chad! 2 nice set ups by Chad to Santos and Santos magically turns into OBW. Expect Chad to be begging to go play for Portland next season.

DangerRed
09-18-2010, 08:27 PM
If TFC has given up for the season then I wanna cash out for the last few games too... i can take losing but I didn't invest my hard earned cash to watch a team that's packed it in.

I've been to every home game this year, but I'm skipping next weekend. I'd rather go to a buddy's cottage. If they're not going to "come to play," then why the fuck should I?

Kevvv
09-18-2010, 08:27 PM
horrible half.. santos first touch fuck up, jdg passing to houston players, and is it me or is chad barrett extremely slow with the ball

Chad's back after an injury, he gets a pass for being slow tonight. The others, not so much.

gracos
09-18-2010, 08:27 PM
Congratulations, TFC has just officially become considered as quitters

James17930
09-18-2010, 08:28 PM
This could be an interesting halftime in the locker room... I predict Gargan will get up in DeRo's face... JDG will try to push Gargan away... Barrett dummies JDG...

Unfortunately that could be pretty close to the truth.

At the end of the day, do you keep the talented, 'superstar' Canadians or the 'hearts-on-their-sleeves' Americans at a Canadian club?

pawlukj
09-18-2010, 08:28 PM
At least there is MANCHESTER UNITED v. Liverpool tommorow morning!

ArmenJBX
09-18-2010, 08:28 PM
We are the worst team in the MLS. Let there be no doubt in the minds of anyone on this board or elsewhere. Toronto FC sucks. De Rosario is horrible now. De Guzman is the shortest DP/DM in this league, is afraid to make a tackle and even if he wanted to, the long ball approach just send everything over his 2.5 million dollar head anyways.

Get rid of Nick Dasovic and the Canadian Crew. I would trade all 24 players, except maybe Frei, for 24 other players of any other team, doesn't matter who or what. Anyone is better then this shit.

We are not a ninth place team. We are 15th at best. We are playing horrible, disgusting, boring, useless soccer. Under Preki, we at least defender properly; now, our guys are out for a brisk walk in the park. Look at our tracking back! For fucks sake, the players are just taking their time, leisurely stroll back, maybe stick a foot out but not really. Did you see the players response when De Rosario got stuck in the corner? Instead of being rational and logical and saying, "Hmm, captains in trouble, let me sprint over and create some fucking space" everyone just fucking stood in their place. I have never seen such a static team before. We look like a goddamn foosball table out there.

But noooo, Captain De Rosario and the Canucks are much better leaders then Preki. Fuck De Rosario. I need him gone. Anyone who defends him now is delusional. He is an old man. We are in dire need of an upgrade.

Want to know how Toronto FC will make playoffs? You fire every single person associated with the organization (Yes, even the chip butty chefs and the gate scanners) and hire new people. You find a European or South American manager (I hear Dunga needs a job) and you find yourself 24 brand spanking new, MLS quality players. You find yourself a strong, offensive minded DP, preferably a striker or a winger like every other MLS team seemed to get, and build around him. Then, we take this obviously cursed logo and name and scrap it. Name the team Inter Toronto SC like it should have been called, and you change the shirt to blue, white and gray.

This is just getting worse and worse. Start this shit over again, fold the club and reenter next year with montreal for all I care. I can't watch this much shitty soccer in one lifetime anyways.

Oldtimer
09-18-2010, 08:29 PM
Toronto FC exists as little more than a source of profit for MLSE. Clearly winning games and championships isn't on the agenda and never will be - not for ownership, management or our boys on the pitch.

They want to be in the playof$$, trust me. That's why they fired Mo (1 year too late).

markus
09-18-2010, 08:30 PM
(Seattle - Columbus 4:0)

pawlukj
09-18-2010, 08:30 PM
i agree, they need a complete rebuild for next year

LesH
09-18-2010, 08:30 PM
So how many more seasons TFC needs to pay 1.7 million to the 4th highest paid player in the league?

pawlukj
09-18-2010, 08:31 PM
Manchester United plays liverpool tommorow at 8:30am , now that is going to be QUALITY soccer , not this shit

MG42
09-18-2010, 08:31 PM
I can't believe this team is so terrible to watch

Oldtimer
09-18-2010, 08:31 PM
So how many more seasons TFC needs to pay 1.7 million to the 4th highest paid player in the league?

1 more year.

Flipityflu
09-18-2010, 08:31 PM
if i wore a TFC jersey for a living, i would have a real hard time coming back to BMO and looking at any fan in the eye.

Heart of Stone
09-18-2010, 08:31 PM
You fire every single person associated with the organization (Yes, even the chip butty chefs and the gate scanners) and hire new people.

I saw one of the Carlsberg beer guys budding in line to get on the Union Station streetcar... felt like calling him out on it...

Oldtimer
09-18-2010, 08:32 PM
Manchester United plays liverpool tommorow at 8:30am , now that is going to be QUALITY soccer , not this shit

should be a "cracker" of a match... with a real traditional rivalry.

Kevvv
09-18-2010, 08:32 PM
Toronto FC exists as little more than a source of profit for MLSE. Clearly winning games and championships isn't on the agenda and never will be - not for ownership, management or our boys on the pitch.

They want to be in the playof$$, trust me. That's why they fired Mo (1 year too late).


True. Big difference between not wanting to win and not knowing how to get there. MLSE is not cheap with player salaries - they pay the max in NHL and MLS, and playoff games would be a winfall.

Oldtimer
09-18-2010, 08:32 PM
They should have kept Preki until the end of the year. They're his grinders, anyways.

markus
09-18-2010, 08:33 PM
Seattle - Columbus 4:0 FT

Pookie
09-18-2010, 08:34 PM
Love to see Dan Gargan as Captain. The on-field bickering is really getting old and we need someone who at least looks like they care.

Beginning to wonder if the slogan "All For One" means "All (90) For One (Shot On Goal)"

swan
09-18-2010, 08:34 PM
We are the worst team in the MLS. Let there be no doubt in the minds of anyone on this board or elsewhere. Toronto FC sucks. De Rosario is horrible now. De Guzman is the shortest DP/DM in this league, is afraid to make a tackle and even if he wanted to, the long ball approach just send everything over his 2.5 million dollar head anyways.

Get rid of Nick Dasovic and the Canadian Crew. I would trade all 24 players, except maybe Frei, for 24 other players of any other team, doesn't matter who or what. Anyone is better then this shit.

We are not a ninth place team. We are 15th at best. We are playing horrible, disgusting, boring, useless soccer. Under Preki, we at least defender properly; now, our guys are out for a brisk walk in the park. Look at our tracking back! For fucks sake, the players are just taking their time, leisurely stroll back, maybe stick a foot out but not really. Did you see the players response when De Rosario got stuck in the corner? Instead of being rational and logical and saying, "Hmm, captains in trouble, let me sprint over and create some fucking space" everyone just fucking stood in their place. I have never seen such a static team before. We look like a goddamn foosball table out there.

But noooo, Captain De Rosario and the Canucks are much better leaders then Preki. Fuck De Rosario. I need him gone. Anyone who defends him now is delusional. He is an old man. We are in dire need of an upgrade.

Want to know how Toronto FC will make playoffs? You fire every single person associated with the organization (Yes, even the chip butty chefs and the gate scanners) and hire new people. You find a European or South American manager (I hear Dunga needs a job) and you find yourself 24 brand spanking new, MLS quality players. You find yourself a strong, offensive minded DP, preferably a striker or a winger like every other MLS team seemed to get, and build around him. Then, we take this obviously cursed logo and name and scrap it. Name the team Inter Toronto SC like it should have been called, and you change the shirt to blue, white and gray.

This is just getting worse and worse. Start this shit over again, fold the club and reenter next year with montreal for all I care. I can't watch this much shitty soccer in one lifetime anyways.

now thats gone to far i won't stand for this...:D

gracos
09-18-2010, 08:34 PM
At least were not losing as bad as Columbus, yet

LesH
09-18-2010, 08:34 PM
1 more year.


There is no chance to tell him to take 400,000 for the full 2011 season or else fuck off? :(

DangerRed
09-18-2010, 08:35 PM
should be a "cracker" of a match... with a real traditional rivalry.

Sorry, Chelsea fan over here. I'm getting up for 11 to watch the Blues stomp Blackpool. It'll be good for my self-esteem after this shit.

Kevvv
09-18-2010, 08:35 PM
Manchester United plays liverpool tommorow at 8:30am , now that is going to be QUALITY soccer , not this shit


Um, welcome to MLS and soccer in North America. If you live in England or Italy and want to watch hockey, you're likely to be disappointed.

ArmenJBX
09-18-2010, 08:35 PM
Oh, and my opinions on Joseph Nane will be kept to myself because I fear that if it were posted the internet itself would cease to exist.

TFC/Everton
09-18-2010, 08:36 PM
We are the worst team in the MLS. Let there be no doubt in the minds of anyone on this board or elsewhere. Toronto FC sucks. De Rosario is horrible now. De Guzman is the shortest DP/DM in this league, is afraid to make a tackle and even if he wanted to, the long ball approach just send everything over his 2.5 million dollar head anyways.

Get rid of Nick Dasovic and the Canadian Crew. I would trade all 24 players, except maybe Frei, for 24 other players of any other team, doesn't matter who or what. Anyone is better then this shit.

We are not a ninth place team. We are 15th at best. We are playing horrible, disgusting, boring, useless soccer. Under Preki, we at least defender properly; now, our guys are out for a brisk walk in the park. Look at our tracking back! For fucks sake, the players are just taking their time, leisurely stroll back, maybe stick a foot out but not really. Did you see the players response when De Rosario got stuck in the corner? Instead of being rational and logical and saying, "Hmm, captains in trouble, let me sprint over and create some fucking space" everyone just fucking stood in their place. I have never seen such a static team before. We look like a goddamn foosball table out there.

But noooo, Captain De Rosario and the Canucks are much better leaders then Preki. Fuck De Rosario. I need him gone. Anyone who defends him now is delusional. He is an old man. We are in dire need of an upgrade.

Want to know how Toronto FC will make playoffs? You fire every single person associated with the organization (Yes, even the chip butty chefs and the gate scanners) and hire new people. You find a European or South American manager (I hear Dunga needs a job) and you find yourself 24 brand spanking new, MLS quality players. You find yourself a strong, offensive minded DP, preferably a striker or a winger like every other MLS team seemed to get, and build around him. Then, we take this obviously cursed logo and name and scrap it. Name the team Inter Toronto SC like it should have been called, and you change the shirt to blue, white and gray.

This is just getting worse and worse. Start this shit over again, fold the club and reenter next year with montreal for all I care. I can't watch this much shitty soccer in one lifetime anyways.
Amen!

jloome
09-18-2010, 08:36 PM
Oh, and my opinions on Joseph Nane will be kept to myself because I fear that if it were posted the internet itself would cease to exist.

Not really his fault, dude. He's just not good enough to play at this level. He shows heart, too. But he's really out of his depth.

gracos
09-18-2010, 08:37 PM
I love that commercial, that we cannot broadcast this game at a later date

Hooligan69
09-18-2010, 08:37 PM
Raptors are also owned by MLSE. Wake me up when they reach the NBA Finals.

deltox
09-18-2010, 08:38 PM
and then they show a tfc commercial highlight reel of tfc playing great........ hardly real life

Pookie
09-18-2010, 08:38 PM
There is no chance to tell him to take 400,000 for the full 2011 season or else fuck off? :(

I think there are 2 more years on his deal.

I remembered it as a 3.5 year deal

kaos197O
09-18-2010, 08:39 PM
True. Big difference between not wanting to win and not knowing how to get there. MLSE is not cheap with player salaries - they pay the max in NHL and MLS, and playoff games would be a winfall.
Mo cost MLSE a ton of money. He brought in so many people only to let them go early. Just look at the coaches. Carver gone early and paid out. Preki gets 6 months into a 3 year contract and he's gone. Mo gone early on an extended contract lasting till end 2012. MLSE are suckers. They need to do their homework now because we are the ones footing the bill for their ignorance.

MLSE has no problem spending money. They just don't know how to spend it wisely!

ArmenJBX
09-18-2010, 08:39 PM
I am officially announcing my desire to be one of Toronto FC's next forced fourth round draft picks.

My qualifications include being okay with wearing a jersey (but not like the silk chelsea ones, mainly polyester) and also choosing a good number (37? Is that taken?) I feel like these are enough to make me a professional soccer player.

Flipityflu
09-18-2010, 08:39 PM
actually, if a non-member can express an opinion...RPB should not award a player of the season this year.

Kevvv
09-18-2010, 08:40 PM
Nane out, Saric in.

Let's see if anyone has woken up

swan
09-18-2010, 08:40 PM
saric in here comes some cards

Kevvv
09-18-2010, 08:41 PM
actually, if a non-member can express an opinion...RPB should not award a player of the season this year.


Frei is second in the league in # of saves, and at this rate first place is in sight. The third place guy is way behind.

barticusz
09-18-2010, 08:42 PM
This team is pure trash lately. Though I didnt' really care for Preki he made the guys work, but it seems like 3/4 of the team is out on vacation night in and night out. I can barely watch them play anymore, the quality of the football has decreased dramatically.

Nobody is making smart runs, instead it seems like they are just waiting to be fouled and then hope for the best. It is really disappointing. In my opinion we have the wrong captain. As good as DeRo has been he cannot seem to motivate anyone else to pick up their game. Preki's comment about canadians may have infuriated many fans, but that's likely because deep down many of us feel the same way.

Brooker
09-18-2010, 08:42 PM
Sorry, Chelsea fan over here. I'm getting up for 11 to watch the Blues stomp Blackpool. It'll be good for my self-esteem after this shit.

you're in the wrong thread, on the wrong board. nobody cares about what Chelsea or their glory hunting fans are up to.

SCORE A GOAL PLEASE! I BEG YOU!

swan
09-18-2010, 08:43 PM
Frei is second in the league in # of saves, and at this rate first place is in sight. The third place guy is way behind.

i thought he was first with 89...


says a lot about our back line...

kaos197O
09-18-2010, 08:43 PM
Frei is second in the league in # of saves, and at this rate first place is in sight. The third place guy is way behind.
Actually he was first going into tonight and he should be uncatchable after tonight.

ArmenJBX
09-18-2010, 08:43 PM
Usanov has NO controlling skills.

morgank1986
09-18-2010, 08:44 PM
Remember how well we played against Cruz Azul. It's amazing knowing that this is the same team.

ArmenJBX
09-18-2010, 08:44 PM
you're in the wrong thread, on the wrong board. nobody cares about what Chelsea or their glory hunting fans are up to.

SCORE A GOAL PLEASE! I BEG YOU!

I agree with you, there's a time and place for international talk, but cmon, no need to hate on Chelsea :D

Let's all hate on Toronto together :D

James17930
09-18-2010, 08:44 PM
2 things:

1) Is Santos pissed off about Preki and that's why he's not bringing the energy?

2) I didn't see Percovitch on the bench? Is here there or gone as well?

Heart of Stone
09-18-2010, 08:45 PM
What is DeRo's leadership style...

DangerRed
09-18-2010, 08:45 PM
you're in the wrong thread, on the wrong board. nobody cares about what Chelsea or their glory hunting fans are up to.

SCORE A GOAL PLEASE! I BEG YOU!

Bites doesn't it? Good for you supporting Joke City.

Now back to Houston...

jloome
09-18-2010, 08:45 PM
Gotta get Santos out. He's looking awful. Trying to impress instead of playing smart and hard.

Should stick in Nick Lindsay. See if pace and dribbling can open them up a bit.

Brooker
09-18-2010, 08:46 PM
Bites doesn't it? Good for you supporting Joke City.

Now back to Houston...


what the fuck does Stoke have to do with this thread?

Now all we need is a red card and this game will have me full on depressed.

ArmenJBX
09-18-2010, 08:46 PM
What is DeRo's leadership style...

If you bitch about something long enough, you'll get it.

-Grass
-Fouls
-Managers
-Although maybe not pay raises.

Kevvv
09-18-2010, 08:46 PM
you're in the wrong thread, on the wrong board. nobody cares about what Chelsea or their glory hunting fans are up to.


Uncalled for, since he was responding to a ManU/Pool post.



Usanov has NO controlling skills.


So he could be one our strikers.

deltox
09-18-2010, 08:46 PM
leo is still there....saw him at HT

ArmenJBX
09-18-2010, 08:46 PM
Bites doesn't it? Good for you supporting Joke City.

Now back to Houston...


what the fuck does Stoke have to do with this thread?

Both of you please stop. There's nothing wrong with either Chelsea or Stoke. This is a Toronto FC board. Please, cut it short.

Oldtimer
09-18-2010, 08:47 PM
<mod mode> OK, back on topic everyone. </mod mode>

kaos197O
09-18-2010, 08:47 PM
If you bitch about something long enough, you'll get it.

-Grass
-Fouls
-Managers
-Although maybe not pay raises.
Lower ticket prices next PLEASE!

OH and cheaper beer too!

Call Dero now!

SirBobSaget
09-18-2010, 08:47 PM
Santos just lost a lot of props in my books for that first half. Absolutely not interested.

Beginning to become clearer why he was waived.

TFC Cityboy
09-18-2010, 08:47 PM
2 things:
2) I didn't see Percovitch on the bench? Is here there or gone as well?
Yes he's there

Oldtimer
09-18-2010, 08:48 PM
Santos needs fear of Preki to motivate him.

Oldtimer
09-18-2010, 08:49 PM
I wish we could have Guevara back, now that Preki's gone. We could sure use him now.

ArmenJBX
09-18-2010, 08:49 PM
Kinda off topic, but I'd like to conduct a bit of an experiment.
If at the next home game, we chant "One dollar less on beer for the next game please!" or something to that effect, do you think MLSE/TFC FO would do it? :D

Heart of Stone
09-18-2010, 08:50 PM
has Labrocca touched the ball tonight...

DangerRed
09-18-2010, 08:50 PM
I wish we could have Guevara back, now that Preki's gone. We could sure use him now.

You think? Remember how frustrating he could be when he wasn't up for it?

Oldtimer
09-18-2010, 08:50 PM
finally TFC coming alive...

Nuvinho
09-18-2010, 08:50 PM
TFC are so bad, that both Henry and Lindsay wish they played for the academy instead.

swan
09-18-2010, 08:50 PM
Kinda off topic, but I'd like to conduct a bit of an experiment.
If at the next home game, we chant "One dollar less on beer for the next game please!" or something to that effect, do you think MLSE/TFC FO would do it? :D

nope

Brooker
09-18-2010, 08:51 PM
off the post... yeah that's our luck

Oldtimer
09-18-2010, 08:51 PM
oooo Barrett almost nailed that one!

DangerRed
09-18-2010, 08:51 PM
Good attempt Chad & DeRo..

Wow - we're getting outshot 11 to 4.

James17930
09-18-2010, 08:51 PM
Our one 'almost' for the night.

kaos197O
09-18-2010, 08:52 PM
Kinda off topic, but I'd like to conduct a bit of an experiment.
If at the next home game, we chant "One dollar less on beer for the next game please!" or something to that effect, do you think MLSE/TFC FO would do it? :D
I will chant it....but I don't think MLSE will bite. they just gave us Mo's head, not quite on a platter but ..................

swan
09-18-2010, 08:52 PM
so close chad

Hooligan69
09-18-2010, 08:52 PM
Kinda off topic, but I'd like to conduct a bit of an experiment.
If at the next home game, we chant "One dollar less on beer for the next game please!" or something to that effect, do you think MLSE/TFC FO would do it? :D

No. The price of beer would increase instead.

DangerRed
09-18-2010, 08:52 PM
YEAH!

Also: we haven't scored in 461 minutes.

James17930
09-18-2010, 08:52 PM
Give that fucker a yellow for taking the ball.

Kevvv
09-18-2010, 08:53 PM
Yes!!!

Oldtimer
09-18-2010, 08:53 PM
GOL!!!!!!!!

ArmenJBX
09-18-2010, 08:53 PM
I'm sorry De Rosario. I still love you! :D (L)

Brooker
09-18-2010, 08:53 PM
sorry what were some of you saying about DeRo? :D

WE'RE GONNA WIN THE LEAGUE, WE'RE GONNA WIN THE LEAGUE

Hooligan69
09-18-2010, 08:53 PM
DeRosario just equalized for TFC. :eek:

deltox
09-18-2010, 08:53 PM
fuck yes

kaos197O
09-18-2010, 08:53 PM
OMFG! :scarf:

James17930
09-18-2010, 08:53 PM
all is forgiven ;)

And not celebrating in Houston -- the requisite 'class' being exhibited there.

DangerRed
09-18-2010, 08:53 PM
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAl!

kodiakTFC
09-18-2010, 08:53 PM
thats the goal of the week.

SirBobSaget
09-18-2010, 08:53 PM
WOW!!! ok the Barrett interview was 2nd best thing in last 60 mins

ArmenJBX
09-18-2010, 08:53 PM
I'd still sell him though..

DangerRed
09-18-2010, 08:54 PM
We have 30 min to take this 3.

jloome
09-18-2010, 08:54 PM
Holy blast. Again, we should be playing him as a striker.

swan
09-18-2010, 08:54 PM
nice about fuckin time

Nuvinho
09-18-2010, 08:54 PM
TFC are so bad, that when they do score, even their own fans are suprised.

sorry, I've been ranting all game about how bad TFC are on twitter...one more jab...i'm done now.......well for a bit.

boysblue
09-18-2010, 08:54 PM
THEY MUST PUSH FOR A SECOND....A DRAw is not good enough!

jloome
09-18-2010, 08:54 PM
Do you get the feeling the word "intensity" came up a lot at half time?

twistedchinaman
09-18-2010, 08:55 PM
TFC are so bad, that when they do score, even their own fans are suprised.

sorry, I've been ranting all game about how bad TFC are on twitter...one more jab...i'm done now.......well for a bit.

You're not far from the truth, my friend. There is nothing to apologize for.

ArmenJBX
09-18-2010, 08:55 PM
Notice how Houston responded. They're controlling the ball, nice, simple passes, utilizing defense and midfield.

Just a thought.

Also, I think Mista should now come in for Maicon, second yellow and whatnot.

twistedchinaman
09-18-2010, 08:56 PM
Do you get the feeling the word "intensity" came up a lot at half time?

Either that or beatings (or the threat of), perhaps?

SirBobSaget
09-18-2010, 08:56 PM
Santos needs to get out now. His head isnt in it

kaos197O
09-18-2010, 08:56 PM
Time for Santos to come out and Mista in.

Heart of Stone
09-18-2010, 08:56 PM
Take Santos off before we go down to 10 men... OBW time!

James17930
09-18-2010, 08:56 PM
I actually like this ref -- he gives a lot of warnings but doesn't flash cards around unless necessary.

bgnewf
09-18-2010, 08:56 PM
Best free kick goal for TFC since Brennan scored that screamer in Columbus back in 2008

DangerRed
09-18-2010, 08:56 PM
Do you get the feeling the word "intensity" came up a lot at half time?

I think the phrase "Come on, guys..." or "let's just try" is more like it. :D

James17930
09-18-2010, 08:57 PM
Take Santos off before we go down to 10 men... OBW time!

It's never OBW time.

Heart of Stone
09-18-2010, 08:57 PM
Attendance tonight in Houston: 16 000+

kaos197O
09-18-2010, 08:57 PM
I actually like this ref -- he gives a lot of warnings but doesn't flash cards around unless necessary.
Both the Barrett and Santos cards were weak actually. Houston embellished and drew the cards out.

twistedchinaman
09-18-2010, 08:57 PM
Time for Santos to come out and Mista in.

+1...

ArmenJBX
09-18-2010, 08:57 PM
Not bad for a football field

Oldtimer
09-18-2010, 08:58 PM
TFC looking much better now.

kaos197O
09-18-2010, 08:58 PM
Attendance tonight in Houston: 16 000+
BULLSHIT!

James17930
09-18-2010, 08:58 PM
Yeah, sub out Santos now. He's having a really bad time. I'll give him that he's still coming back from injury. But still -- 65 mins is enough.