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denime
07-20-2011, 05:40 AM
Mornin'



TFC TV (http://torontofc.neulion.com/tfc/console.jsp)


Winter vows TFC 'will win' (http://www.torontosun.com/2011/07/20/winter-vows-tfc-will-win)


TFC cavalry arrives in nick of time (http://www.torontosun.com/2011/07/19/tfc-cavalry-arrives-in-nick-of-time)


New look Reds missing Dunfield (http://www.torontosun.com/2011/07/19/new-look-reds-missing-dunfield)


TFC management heralds new era (http://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/story/2011/07/19/spf-tfc-new-era.html)


Lengthy Break Ends For New Look TFC (http://www.torontofc.ca/news/2011/07/lengthy-break-ends-new-look-tfc)


Frings Fitting In Fine (http://www.torontofc.ca/news/2011/07/frings-fitting-fine)


Toronto Set To Host Dallas (http://www.torontofc.ca/news/2011/07/toronto-set-host-dallas)


Reds-Hoops Ready For Return Fixture (http://www.torontofc.ca/news/2011/07/reds-hoops-ready-return-fixture)


MLS Preview: Toronto FC - FC Dallas (http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/goal/sow//SIG=13s7amkm6;_ylt=AqnjUeg9K5Yye.CiaVMehkgXRJ54/*http%3A//www.goal.com/en-us/news/1110/major-league-soccer/2011/07/20/2582774/mls-preview-toronto-fc-fc-dallas?synpar=yahoo)


Koevermans set to debut with Toronto FC on Wednesday (http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2011/07/19/koevermans-set-debut-toronto-fc-wednesday)


Preview: Toronto to test new-look lineup vs. Dallas (http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2011/07/19/preview-toronto-test-new-look-lineup-vs-dallas)




SUNSHINE (http://www.torontosun.com/sunshine-girl)

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denime
07-20-2011, 05:43 AM
BTW

New CB/RB is here,probably to be announced today!

His name was mentioned yesterday in the news thread. ;)


See you tonight because it's GAME DAY !!

CoachGT
07-20-2011, 05:53 AM
Thanks D. I hope the team realizes their actions will speak much louder than words. And hopefully we will see that tonight!

keem-o-sabi
07-20-2011, 06:06 AM
yay! See ya'll tonight.

Coed Girls
1 (http://www.maxim.com/amg/stuff/girls-of-stuff/38052/natassia-malthe.html)
2 (http://coedmagazine.com/2011/07/19/miss-coed-dylan-fitzpatrick-18-pics/)
3 (http://coedmagazine.com/2011/07/18/kristina-and-karissa-shannons-95-sexiest-facebook-photos-and-twitpics-photos/)

Menelaos
07-20-2011, 06:18 AM
BTW

New CB/RB is here,probably to be announced today!

His name was mentioned yesterday in the news thread. ;)


See you tonight because it's GAME DAY !!

Eddy Viator?

TOBOR !
07-20-2011, 06:53 AM
let the Kevin Hatchi era begin

mdc 77
07-20-2011, 06:55 AM
Don't think its Hatchi...Eddy Viator is our man.

Technorgasm
07-20-2011, 07:04 AM
So I was totally pumped for the game tonight, . .
only to realize that tonight is my companies day at the JAYS game.
I swear if they get all 3 points or I miss something special I will not be able to live with myself. .

BMO - NORB free tonight. </sadness>

Darlofletch
07-20-2011, 07:05 AM
Game day preview, new faces, probably same old result (for now at least) (http://www.wakingthered.com/2011/7/19/2282001/toronto-fc-v-fc-dallas)

including 'an englishman's guide to footballing stereotypes about johnny foreigner 101'

Darlofletch
07-20-2011, 07:10 AM
from the winter vows tfc will win article

“It was a setback last year, Year Four should have seen results,” Anselmi said.
“We had become victims of our success, got distracted ... We’re not even rebuilding, they’re building. We missed some steps.”

victims of our own success? what? what success?

Oldtimer
07-20-2011, 07:13 AM
For the first time in a long time, I'm actually looking forward to a TFC match.


I'm also feeling quite positive about a proper scouting structure being put in place. That was the biggest factor in DC's long string of trophies. It says something about Mo Johnston that he had 4 years to get that in place, but apart from some very minor steps, did nothing. Barry MacLean was not a substitute for a proper scouting staff, neither was having Tim Regan as a one-man scout for Ontario talent.

canadian_bhoy
07-20-2011, 07:16 AM
Fringerbang!

scooter
07-20-2011, 07:29 AM
mornin d

game day lets hope its a cracker

nickio
07-20-2011, 07:30 AM
Morning,

Is FC Dallas media really this clueless? A video that was posted yesterday still shows Gordon, Tchani in the line-up and none of the new signings... I'm sure their coaches know better, but this game preview is from their perspective...

http://daltv.neulion.com/mlsvp/console.jsp?catid=748&id=17134

TFC_Junky
07-20-2011, 07:31 AM
Can't stand Cathal Kelly but this is a pretty good article...

http://www.thestar.com/sports/soccer/mls/torontofc/article/1027389--going-dutch-winter-sets-out-a-new-vision-for-toronto-fc

menefreghista
07-20-2011, 07:32 AM
from the winter vows tfc will win article

“It was a setback last year, Year Four should have seen results,” Anselmi said.
“We had become victims of our success, got distracted ... We’re not even rebuilding, they’re building. We missed some steps.”

victims of our own success? what? what success?

Wow.

Anselmi needs to shut the fuck up.

denime
07-20-2011, 07:54 AM
Eddy Viator?

Yeah,it's Eddy.

TFCDP
07-20-2011, 08:19 AM
So I was totally pumped for the game tonight, . .
only to realize that tonight is my companies day at the JAYS game.
I swear if they get all 3 points or I miss something special I will not be able to live with myself. .

BMO - NORB free tonight. </sadness>

Haha... mine too.. I told them I have an important "family obligation" tonight and can't attend.

TFC_Junky
07-20-2011, 08:19 AM
Seriously pumped for this match. Best starting 11 ever will hit the pitch tonight! Not sure about DeGuz's injury status, but could see this as the starting 11 (if Viator is ready to go although it may be a little premature for him).


-------------------------Frei---------------------------

Gargan------------Viator----------Iro------------Borman

DeGuzman/Cordon---------Frings----------Yourassowsky

Johnson---------------Koevermans----------------Plata

Ultra & Proud
07-20-2011, 08:28 AM
According to the pre-game show last night, from what I recall it was:

----------------------Frei---------------------------

Gargan------------Harden----------Iro------------Borman

Sturgis---------Frings----------Yourassowsky

Johnson---------------Koevermans----------------Plata

TFC_Junky
07-20-2011, 08:31 AM
Yeah, I had a feeling that JDG's knee isn't ready to go yet and if the Viator deal gets announced, it's probably too early to have him start. I really want to see Harden out of the line up...

Technorgasm
07-20-2011, 08:33 AM
Fringerbang!

gonna fingerbang the SHit out of the 'Hoops'
lol. . .

Beach_Red
07-20-2011, 08:34 AM
from the winter vows tfc will win article

“It was a setback last year, Year Four should have seen results,” Anselmi said.
“We had become victims of our success, got distracted ... We’re not even rebuilding, they’re building. We missed some steps.”

victims of our own success? what? what success?

They spent almost no money on infrastructure, didn't bring in high-priced management, didn't get grass until they sold a player to pay for it, didn't hire scouts, didn't spend on a DP for years and still sold out every game and came within one point of making the playoffs.

To upper management that's a successful expansion franchise. The fact it was all luck, there was no plan to build on it and the guy in charge spent last-off season saying he screwed up and apologizing and now he says he was "distracted" and he's still in charge is actually pretty funny.

Ossington Mental Youth
07-20-2011, 08:48 AM
Do you really think theyd fire him after all that tho?
Sure he fucked up with us but with MLSE hes been a success and can really only become more successful in their eyes if TFC starts to do well

menefreghista
07-20-2011, 08:50 AM
Every time Anselmi talks I keep thinking back to Richard Peddie during the Babcock era of the Raptors.

Its cringeworthy.

Oldtimer
07-20-2011, 08:51 AM
Can't stand Cathal Kelly but this is a pretty good article...

http://www.thestar.com/sports/soccer/mls/torontofc/article/1027389--going-dutch-winter-sets-out-a-new-vision-for-toronto-fc

Not bad, actually.

I actually get the sense he is impressed by Winter. Since Cathal's usual schtick is to criticize and ridicule everyone... it's quite unusual.


The playoffs — those damned playoffs — were brushed aside as an ‘if you wish upon a star’ proposition. Winter went so far as to concede that he has viewed the entire season thus far as an extended training camp designed to weed out the weaklings he inherited. There were a lot of them.This explains why he didn't try out different tactics in order to win some games now. Forcing the system shows who can play it. Tough for the fans in the short-term, though.

nickio
07-20-2011, 08:59 AM
What's better, the line-up starting tonight?

Or the days of Guevara, Roberts, DeRo, Ricketts, Wynne, Dichio, Edu, Robinson?

ochos
07-20-2011, 08:59 AM
Don't think I've been as pumped for tonight as I have been in a very long time! I'm not expecting us to go out there and dominate, although 3 points would be very nice.

But it's definitely a breath of fresh air tonight. For all the hype on this board like 13 year old boys wanting that new video game, tonight is actually something to look forward to.

Technorgasm
07-20-2011, 09:18 AM
DUNFIELD. bask in these awesome quotes. . embrace the positivity RPBS!

If I could have chosen to go anywhere, I would have picked here,” Dunfield said, adding he thinks the club is on the right track.
“I don’t think we’re a million miles away, a couple of results and this city can be rocking.”
Dunfield scored for Canada at BMO Field in a recent friendly and celebrated wildly with the fans.
He is hoping for more of the same.
“It was an incredible moment and I can’t wait to throw a TFC jersey on and show what I can do,” he said.

Beach_Red
07-20-2011, 09:19 AM
Do you really think theyd fire him after all that tho?
Sure he fucked up with us but with MLSE hes been a success and can really only become more successful in their eyes if TFC starts to do well

No, I wouldn't expect him to he fired, he plays the boardroom game far too well. The firings will always be below that level.

But they've done the next best thing, they've taken him out of the mix, so that's good. Let's hope he stays "distracted."

Joe Kool
07-20-2011, 09:33 AM
Seriously pumped for this match. Best starting 11 ever will hit the pitch tonight! Not sure about DeGuz's injury status, but could see this as the starting 11 (if Viator is ready to go although it may be a little premature for him).


-------------------------Frei---------------------------

Gargan------------Viator----------Iro------------Borman

DeGuzman/Cordon---------Frings----------Yourassowsky

Johnson---------------Koevermans----------------Plata

Best starting 11 will include Ecks when he gets back....

Darlofletch
07-20-2011, 09:38 AM
Not bad, actually.

I actually get the sense he is impressed by Winter. Since Cathal's usual schtick is to criticize and ridicule everyone... it's quite unusual.



The playoffs — those damned playoffs — were brushed aside as an ‘if you wish upon a star’ proposition. Winter went so far as to concede that he has viewed the entire season thus far as an extended training camp designed to weed out the weaklings he inherited. There were a lot of them.

This explains why he didn't try out different tactics in order to win some games now. Forcing the system shows who can play it. Tough for the fans in the short-term, though.

Oh, Kelly's definitely impressed by Winter, pre season he did a very fawning "this guy's really cool" kind of article, winter promised to get him some cool sneakers.

as for the bit you quoted. #preseason2012, it's always been that way, all these trades and signings are just part of that. Hopefully we'll actually have a settled team at the start of this year.

Ossington Mental Youth
07-20-2011, 09:39 AM
No, I wouldn't expect him to he fired, he plays the boardroom game far too well. The firings will always be below that level.

But they've done the next best thing, they've taken him out of the mix, so that's good. Let's hope he stays "distracted."

yeah, as long as Winter is here i dont think he will be sticking his head where it doesnt belong

Red I
07-20-2011, 09:41 AM
DUNFIELD. bask in these awesome quotes. . embrace the positivity RPBS!

If I could have chosen to go anywhere, I would have picked here,” Dunfield said, adding he thinks the club is on the right track.
“I don’t think we’re a million miles away, a couple of results and this city can be rocking.”
Dunfield scored for Canada at BMO Field in a recent friendly and celebrated wildly with the fans.
He is hoping for more of the same.
“It was an incredible moment and I can’t wait to throw a TFC jersey on and show what I can do,” he said.
Just wish you were playing today, Dunny!!!

Alonso
07-20-2011, 09:47 AM
from the winter vows tfc will win article

“It was a setback last year, Year Four should have seen results,” Anselmi said.
“We had become victims of our success, got distracted ... We’re not even rebuilding, they’re building. We missed some steps.”

victims of our own success? what? what success?

He see's success as $$$$$$!

And they had great SUCCESS in that regard.

Greedy short sighted F**K*!

Gazza
07-20-2011, 10:10 AM
yay! See ya'll tonight.

Coed Girls
1 (http://www.maxim.com/amg/stuff/girls-of-stuff/38052/natassia-malthe.html)
2 (http://coedmagazine.com/2011/07/19/miss-coed-dylan-fitzpatrick-18-pics/)
3 (http://coedmagazine.com/2011/07/18/kristina-and-karissa-shannons-95-sexiest-facebook-photos-and-twitpics-photos/)

3 coed girls! If that isn't a good omen for game day, i don't know WHAT is!

Joe Kool
07-20-2011, 10:30 AM
He see's success as $$$$$$!

And they had great SUCCESS in that regard.

Greedy short sighted F**K*!

Yeah he should be pretty damn embarrassed that this is the truth and he admits it. At least he admits they are screwups and they are blinded by the almighty $$$. That would be an important step in rehab.

Suds
07-20-2011, 10:36 AM
Can't stand Cathal Kelly but this is a pretty good article...

http://www.thestar.com/sports/soccer/mls/torontofc/article/1027389--going-dutch-winter-sets-out-a-new-vision-for-toronto-fc


I hate it when that ass-hat writes an article and I like it. :o

Detroit_TFC
07-20-2011, 10:39 AM
^ yep, 4 1/2 years of full stands when they only anticipated 12K or so at the start must have been like crack to those guys. The Hangover part 5.

Blizzard
07-20-2011, 10:47 AM
from the winter vows tfc will win article

“It was a setback last year, Year Four should have seen results,” Anselmi said.
“We had become victims of our success, got distracted ... We’re not even rebuilding, they’re building. We missed some steps.”

victims of our own success? what? what success?

He is obviously referring to the success of the franchise off the field.

Alixir
07-20-2011, 10:56 AM
What's better, the line-up starting tonight?

Or the days of Guevara, Roberts, DeRo, Ricketts, Wynne, Dichio, Edu, Robinson?how can you compare tonights line-up with a group of guys who barely or never played together?

Beach_Red
07-20-2011, 10:58 AM
yeah, as long as Winter is here i dont think he will be sticking his head where it doesnt belong

It's really just corporate structure. When Mo didn't work out they could say, well, the league recommended him. If Winter doesn't work out they say they're following the consultant's report. It isn't personal. But let's hope Winter works out.

nickio
07-20-2011, 10:59 AM
Well, someone said- the best TFC squad (ever)... If Eck. and Dunfield and JDG were heatlhy, would that be true? Forget the cohesion, name wise..?

ManUtd4ever
07-20-2011, 11:12 AM
Well, someone said- the best TFC squad (ever)... If Eck. and Dunfield and JDG were heatlhy, would that be true? Forget the cohesion, name wise..?

I would suggest that Frings, JDG, and Dunfield might constitute the best midfield we've ever had, Koevermans might be the best striker we've ever had, and the current depth on the wings might be the best we've ever had. Other than Eckersley and Iro, the backline is still suspect.

A healthy roster would definitely look fairly strong on paper, but cohesion is the key to earning results from this point forward.

Darlofletch
07-20-2011, 11:30 AM
He is obviously referring to the success of the franchise off the field.

I imagine he is yes, but that's even worse, you weren't victims of that success, you're the one's who set out to ruthlessly exploit it and thus damaged it, for fucks sake. so not only did you not do things right because you didn't have to because you had success handed to you, you also ruined that unexpected success.

just go away, and stop talking to the media for the sake of my blood pressure.

Cashcleaner
07-20-2011, 11:39 AM
from the winter vows tfc will win article

“It was a setback last year, Year Four should have seen results,” Anselmi said.
“We had become victims of our success, got distracted ... We’re not even rebuilding, they’re building. We missed some steps.”

victims of our own success? what? what success?

Yeah....errrr....that's some sorta spin he's got going on there. Also, I guess the question as to Attakora has been answered. Doesn't sound like Winter and him had a good working relationship. Certainly not the first time a player was let go due to disagreements with management.

By the way, I think Cathal Kelly is the first man to ever call Winter a "visionary". Seems sorta melodramatic, but that's just me.

BoltonTFC
07-20-2011, 12:10 PM
Pretty good article on ESPN.com today. Not sure if it has been posted yet.

Toronto's Aron Winter is on a Mission (http://espn.go.com/sports/soccer/news/_/id/6760623/soccer-toronto-fc-manager-aron-winter-mission-mls)

Canary10
07-20-2011, 12:15 PM
I had an "aha" moment reading that article. Now I understand what Winter is doing and what his vision is. Results on the field are important of course, but he's putting in place the infrastructure of a serious football club. He should be judged by that as well as results on the pitch.

TFCRegina
07-20-2011, 12:33 PM
from the winter vows tfc will win article

“It was a setback last year, Year Four should have seen results,” Anselmi said.
“We had become victims of our success, got distracted ... We’re not even rebuilding, they’re building. We missed some steps.”

victims of our own success? what? what success?

The profit margin.

FreekAce
07-20-2011, 12:44 PM
I had an "aha" moment reading that article. Now I understand what Winter is doing and what his vision is. Results on the field are important of course, but he's putting in place the infrastructure of a serious football club. He should be judged by that as well as results on the pitch.

and a serious football club that in time he hopes to be more self sufficient, and held back less by the restrictions the league places on teams in the league.