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ManUtd4ever
07-28-2011, 12:40 PM
The Timbers have been struggling, but the atmosphere in Portland will make Nicaragua seem like a playground. Considering that TFC has to earn a result in a far more important match in the CCL on Tuesday on two days rest, I think Winter should rotate the roster accordingly, and rest as many of our key players as possible. If Frei is not completely recovered, hopefully Kocic can regain his confidence.


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

Eckersley--Robinson--Iro--Yourassowsky

------DeGuzman--------Sturgis----------

----------------Dunfield-----------------

Martina----------------------------Plata

----------------Santos-----------------


Subs: Frings, Koevermans, Johnson

TFC 1 Timbers 1

:scarf:

TFC1154ever
07-28-2011, 12:47 PM
I think this game will put us back into reality. 2-0 Portland. That Real Esteli was absolutely awful. Also, Winter puts in a "mixed" lineup again.

Ossington Mental Youth
07-28-2011, 12:51 PM
i dont think Koevermans and Frings will sit, sub off early; maybe, sit; no

ManUtd4ever
07-28-2011, 01:05 PM
i dont think Koevermans and Frings will sit, sub off early; maybe, sit; no

You're probably right, although I'm not sure that would be a wise decision. I'd rather see them play 20-30 minutes than 60-70 minutes with the short rest in between upcoming matches. These guys were inactive for quite a while and they have played the full 90 minutes in their first three games, all in the span of a week.

Torontotonto
07-28-2011, 05:55 PM
Would be nice to get a win in Portland, but I think Winter should not play anyone more the a half, change it up regarless of the score and rest everyone for next weeks Concacaf match.
We need to advance to have another real meaningful game at BMO this year.

Heathen
07-28-2011, 08:07 PM
We will win. I guarantee it :cool:

TheFallen
07-28-2011, 08:18 PM
i have a feelin we gonna lose

Pookie
07-28-2011, 08:23 PM
It's about a 7.5 hour flight from Portland to Nicaragua, not to mention the time zones. Managing the roster is key

Ossington Mental Youth
07-28-2011, 08:27 PM
im not expecting much to be honest. just want to see our team progress with every game at this point.

denime
07-28-2011, 08:32 PM
------------------Frei------------------

Eckersley--Robinson--Iro--Borman

------Dunfield --------Frings---------

--------------Deguzman-----------------

Plata---------------------------Johnson

----------------Koevermans----------------


Subs: Martina,Marosevic,Sturgis


I have a feeling Yourassowsky and Santos will not wear TFC red anytime soon,if ever again.

Yourassowsky is not on the Roster anymore,it might be a typo,Santos let's say just a feeling.

http://www.torontofc.ca/players

swan
07-28-2011, 08:56 PM
press the "Y" tab he is there..

Auzzy
07-28-2011, 08:57 PM
^ Or go to Page 2 of the roster, there you will find Williams, Yourassowsky, and Zavarise...

denime
07-28-2011, 08:57 PM
press the "Y" tab he is there..

OK thanks,I was thinking since main page has 30 players that's the roster max,no?

pekduck
07-28-2011, 08:58 PM
D. Click on page two or letter W Y or Z.

Williams. Yourassowsky and Zavarisie are on diff page

Auzzy
07-28-2011, 09:00 PM
OK thanks,I was thinking since main page has 30 players that's the roster max,no?

I don't know the roster limit rules. However, Elbekay Bouchiba, Adrian Cann, Nicholas Lindsay, and Dicoy Williams are all still included on the roster. Any or all of them may be defined as season-ending injuries (meaning their roster spot is available, even though their cap hit remains).

Auzzy
07-28-2011, 09:03 PM
Ah ha ha ha, TFC doesn't even try to list their alumni. They would have to hire an extra full-time web guy just to keep up with that.

Dreadlocks
07-28-2011, 09:03 PM
Not sure if JDG plays on that fake grass crap over in Portland. Especially on a short turn around.

denime
07-28-2011, 09:05 PM
Not sure if JDG plays on that fake grass crap over in Portland. Especially on a short turn around.



Good point

69Chevy396
07-28-2011, 09:12 PM
TFC crushes Portland, first year expansion club. Should be easy for a team in its fifth year in the league, earning bundles of money for the owners, supported by thousands of rabid fans. Shit, next easy game should be against that other expansion team, Philly. Wait, just woke up. Reality bites. Portland wins 4-0. Better team wins again.

nickio
07-28-2011, 11:01 PM
Doesn't Portland have a stronghold at home?

They'll want revenge on their 1st loss to us, just like we did with Vancouver.

I have a negative feeling about this game, much like I did with NYRB. The odds just aren't with us on this one, considering that Frings and Koevermans NEED a rest at this point.

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

Eckersley--Robinson--Iro--Yourassowsky

------Deguzman--------Frings(Naturlich)--

----------------Johnson------------------

----Soolsma-----------------------Plata--

---------------Koevermans---------------

Frings and Koevermans should be subbed 60-75.

Any idea when Griffit will return?

TFCwestcan
07-28-2011, 11:30 PM
------------------Frei------------------

Eckersley--Robinson--Iro--Borman

------Dunfield --------Frings---------

--------------Deguzman-----------------

Plata---------------------------Johnson

----------------Koevermans----------------


Subs: Martina,Marosevic,Sturgis


I have a feeling Yourassowsky and Santos will not wear TFC red anytime soon,if ever again.

Yourassowsky is not on the Roster anymore,it might be a typo,Santos let's say just a feeling.

http://www.torontofc.ca/players

I love that line up and week after week people pick the strongest line up (In their opinion) yet Winter is very predictable in that he always puts in some unexpected players, that said you may see Stinson, or Harden, or Viator in the line-up. I almost sense that Winter is going to blood the academy graduates to mold the team for next year.

Stryker
07-30-2011, 01:44 AM
Despite the travel the Koov will be sharp this game and bury a pair.

nxtmike
07-30-2011, 03:18 AM
Would be nice to get a win in Portland, but I think Winter should not play anyone more the a half, change it up regarless of the score and rest everyone for next weeks Concacaf match.


You do know we'll only be able to make 3 substitutions?

Stryker
07-30-2011, 03:35 AM
People here still don't get it and want to start Plata... LOL.

Fort York Redcoat
07-30-2011, 03:49 AM
People here still don't get it and want to start Plata... LOL.

More please, Stryker. I agree but you didn't say why.

I don't think that he isn't able to play a full 90 but that he's a better sub for us at this point. Him starting previously was more a necessity of "who's left standing" on our squad.

Not saying I'm unimpressed with him just that a sub role is ideal for him for this team right now.

Stryker
07-30-2011, 03:55 AM
More please, Stryker. I agree but you didn't say why.

I don't think that he isn't able to play a full 90 but that he's a better sub for us at this point. Him starting previously was more a necessity of "who's left standing" on our squad.

I'm not saying I'm unimpressed with him just that a sub role is ideal for him for this team right now.

Same reasons you mention. He's a far better player as a sub. He energizes the rest of the team and can run an already tired opposition ragged.

daner90
07-30-2011, 07:28 AM
I prefer Soolsma over Plata for the full 90. Plata has had flashes of brilliance in a few games but seems to absolutely disappear in road games.

ag futbol
07-30-2011, 09:05 AM
Plata’s energy does make him an ideal super sub on a properly built team. The issue is we still have the construction sign up and he’s someone we need to start.

As for Soolsma, the more I watch him the less I like. His cuts and ability to shake the defender once he has the ball stand out, but overall impact of his play is poor IMO. Too slow, guilty of over-playing at times when a simple pass would have been a superior option, and an inopportune finisher.

prizby
07-30-2011, 09:19 AM
are you nuts...u really want frings and co. playing on that shit surface down in nicaragua...think about it

Super Cereal
07-30-2011, 11:41 AM
are you nuts...u really want frings and co. playing on that shit surface down in nicaragua...think about it

Why the fuck would I want us to sign good players if we're afraid to play them, think about it.

menefreghista
07-30-2011, 12:05 PM
are you nuts...u really want frings and co. playing on that shit surface down in nicaragua...think about it

You want to save Frings for what? Our meaningless regular season games?

Besides, the surface debate is overplayed. There's probably a higher risk of injury on TFC's over-watered grass surface.

Laurignano
07-30-2011, 01:09 PM
I would much rather risk Frings and co. in Nicaragua so we can advance into champions league group stage then a pointless regular season game in Portland. We aren't going to be making the playoffs... unless we win the rest of our games...

dupont
07-30-2011, 04:55 PM
I really hope a stream pops up online soon... getting nervous over here

Torontotonto
07-30-2011, 05:21 PM
I really hope a stream pops up online soon... getting nervous over here

See it listed on this site, not sure if it works or not.

http://www.myp2p.eu/competition.php?competitionid=&part=sports&discipline=football

Might have to head to a pub for this one, should be a good game.
Great atmosphere in Portland.

C.Barrett19
07-30-2011, 06:02 PM
i asked this guy and he said he'd show tfc game http://www.justin.tv/cholillo_830?#/w/1548383712

Inklink
07-30-2011, 07:49 PM
So...the GOLTV free preview had a total of 0 live TFC games?

Nice :D .

Serb_Star
07-30-2011, 08:14 PM
I'm so sick of GOLTV.

TFCin110
07-30-2011, 08:36 PM
So...the GOLTV free preview had a total of 0 live TFC games?

Nice :D .

I don't understand why at $2.50 a month people still have an issue with subscribing to GOL TV.

Broadview
07-30-2011, 08:57 PM
I don't understand why at $2.50 a month people still have an issue with subscribing to GOL TV.

because on top of the$2 you have to spring for digital cable rather than plain old normal cable.

Gazza
07-30-2011, 09:00 PM
Boy how times have changed. I get more excited about other team's building's atmosphere.

Not expecting much. Just some progress for bleep's sake. And stay healthy for Wednesday's game.

sidvan
07-30-2011, 09:03 PM
There's probably a higher risk of injury on TFC's over-watered grass surface.

Only half over-watered if you ask Kocic! :)

TorontoGooner
07-30-2011, 09:15 PM
I don't understand why at $2.50 a month people still have an issue with subscribing to GOL TV.

This is Toronto, people moan when they have nothing to moan about. Persoanally, I don't mind GolTV

2-2 tonight. Come on you reds

mowe
07-30-2011, 09:24 PM
#TorontoFC (http://twitter.com/search?q=%23TorontoFC) XI: Frei; Eckersley, Harden, Iro, Morgan; de Guzman, Frings, Johnson; Soolsma, Koevermans, Plata .. #TFC (http://twitter.com/search?q=%23TFC) #MLS (http://twitter.com/search?q=%23MLS)

117
07-30-2011, 09:26 PM
Heads up...


http://www.atdhe.ws/

117
07-30-2011, 09:26 PM
#TorontoFC (http://twitter.com/search?q=%23TorontoFC) XI: Frei; Eckersley, Harden, Iro, Morgan; de Guzman, Frings, Johnson; Soolsma, Koevermans, Plata .. #TFC (http://twitter.com/search?q=%23TFC) #MLS (http://twitter.com/search?q=%23MLS)

I'd say we've got ourselves a first team lineup tonight.

Dreadlocks
07-30-2011, 09:34 PM
I think we'll see Dunfield at some point for JDG or Frings.

That is if he's fit.

KGH
07-30-2011, 09:37 PM
#TorontoFC (http://twitter.com/search?q=%23TorontoFC) XI: Frei; Eckersley, Harden, Iro, Morgan; de Guzman, Frings, Johnson; Soolsma, Koevermans, Plata .. #TFC (http://twitter.com/search?q=%23TFC) #MLS (http://twitter.com/search?q=%23MLS)

Harden scares me.

Plata is a better sub. I'd rather see dunfield in and then subbed at the 60 by Plata

Interesting...Santos, Sturgis and Yourass not dressed...again

Benficachop20
07-30-2011, 09:41 PM
ugg harden over Henry again? Henry >>> Harden

denime
07-30-2011, 09:41 PM
I'd say we've got ourselves a first team lineup tonight.

Harden top line up?man that's scary.

denime
07-30-2011, 09:41 PM
Harden scares me.

Plata is a better sub. I'd rather see dunfield in and then subbed at the 60 by Plata

Interesting...Santos, Sturgis and Yourass not dressed...again

They probably want wear TFC red ever again ;)

Oldtimer
07-30-2011, 09:56 PM
[mod note]

we will use this thread as the match thread as well, as it isn't too long.

[/mod note]

Ossington Mental Youth
07-30-2011, 09:57 PM
looks good cept for Harden.
i still dont understand him in the line up

[NBF]
07-30-2011, 09:58 PM
hello

DichioTFC
07-30-2011, 09:59 PM
Calling it now, 2-0 to Toronto :)

[NBF]
07-30-2011, 10:00 PM
Harden>Gordon

Harden> Attakora

Harden> Mista

Harden> Wynne

Harden> Gargan

Need I say more?

DichioTFC
07-30-2011, 10:03 PM
;1351555']Harden>Gordon

Harden> Attakora

Harden> Mista

Harden> Wynne

Harden> Gargan

Need I say more?

Not a CB
Sucks as a CB
Not a CB
Poor excuse of a CB
Not a CB

bman27
07-30-2011, 10:04 PM
Frings with the armband again tonight, might as well make it official!

[NBF]
07-30-2011, 10:06 PM
no santos in the lineup or bench

PopePouri
07-30-2011, 10:07 PM
Frings with the armband again tonight, might as well make it official!

I don't think Aron really cares.

[NBF]
07-30-2011, 10:07 PM
Not a CB
Sucks as a CB
Not a CB
Poor excuse of a CB
Not a CB

i almost forgot Harden> DeRosario

moralis
07-30-2011, 10:07 PM
Did anyone hear Andi Pitirllo say TFC is looking for a creative midfielder. Asif confirmed that on the TFC chat on the toronto fc website.

Comment From TFC+11 TFC+11: ] any clues as to who that creative mid player might be

Asif Hossain:
I don't think it's going to be a big name. I would expect it's someone that adds to the squad depth.

DichioTFC
07-30-2011, 10:10 PM
Did anyone hear Andi Pitirllo say TFC is looking for a creative midfielder. Asif confirmed that on the TFC chat on the toronto fc website.

I was just thinking, DeRo would excel with the current squad in Toronto. I wonder if we could trade Santos and Sturgis to get him back :)

Donald Duck
07-30-2011, 10:10 PM
http://www.stopstream.tv/ch5.html
for anyone want to watch on stream

DichioTFC
07-30-2011, 10:10 PM
http://www.justin.tv/cholillo_830?#/w/1548383712/3

backup stream i guess

Yohan
07-30-2011, 10:11 PM
lol. anti toronto chant already

TFC07
07-30-2011, 10:12 PM
Man, so that's how supporters sound with a roof.

DichioTFC
07-30-2011, 10:13 PM
Man, so that's how supporters sound when they're mic'd up properly.

Fixed

[NBF]
07-30-2011, 10:13 PM
if they are looking for a creative midfielder, maybe santos is out. the only creative midfielder we should get though within mls is will johnson. i doubt they can swing that though. 2nd option, wells thompson.

ag futbol
07-30-2011, 10:15 PM
Ty Harden already repaying our faith ....

Dkolish3
07-30-2011, 10:19 PM
Iro almost cost us but was saved by the crossbar

TFC07
07-30-2011, 10:19 PM
Harden go home!!!!

Iro: not liking this signing at all!

Yohan
07-30-2011, 10:20 PM
the lads playing like they only have eyes for tues game vs real esteli :(

[NBF]
07-30-2011, 10:20 PM
lol@did you guys notice the alaskan airlines ad on the sidelines. its something to do with the airlines slashin tickets prices and they have a chainsaw cutting timber slices.

Thats probably on the same level as the ad for Chiang Beer thats on the sidelines for Everton. Good ads.

tfc2007
07-30-2011, 10:21 PM
Frings wearing the band??

TFC07
07-30-2011, 10:22 PM
the lads playing like they only have eyes for tues game vs real esteli :(

Also the turf is having an effect on the players.

denime
07-30-2011, 10:22 PM
Iro almost cost us but was saved by the crossbar

Iro? It was Harden who forgot to move up with the rest of defense.Idiot,should be subbed right away.

Dkolish3
07-30-2011, 10:24 PM
Iro? It was Harden who forgot to move up with the rest of defense.Idiot,should be subbed right away.

Iro was ten yards behind at the start of the play.

moralis
07-30-2011, 10:27 PM
Why Can't TFC Keep Possesion?

KGH
07-30-2011, 10:27 PM
Sloppy

DichioTFC
07-30-2011, 10:28 PM
Can we start counting JDG giveaways? I'm at 4 now.

TFC07
07-30-2011, 10:28 PM
Why Can't TFC Keep Possesion?
Because they keep slipping on the turf.

shwade
07-30-2011, 10:28 PM
those timbers supporters sound damn good.
memories...

jmorgs88
07-30-2011, 10:28 PM
Atmosphere at Portland sounds brilliant.

TFC07
07-30-2011, 10:29 PM
Can we start counting JDG giveaways? I'm at 4 now.

Yeah, he's weak link in midfield.

Waggy
07-30-2011, 10:29 PM
Is the game on tv anywhere?

sampace
07-30-2011, 10:29 PM
Who is on the field? Anyone post the line up yet?

Dkolish3
07-30-2011, 10:30 PM
Is the game on tv anywhere?

Sportsnet One

ag futbol
07-30-2011, 10:30 PM
oooo .. fuck that was close

TFC07
07-30-2011, 10:31 PM
Counter attack is killing us! We're too slow!

Whoop
07-30-2011, 10:31 PM
Where was the D there?

mowe
07-30-2011, 10:31 PM
Wow that hurts.

DichioTFC
07-30-2011, 10:31 PM
what
the
fuck

LucaGol
07-30-2011, 10:31 PM
TFC clap clap clap

I love this team

TFC USA
07-30-2011, 10:31 PM
Attakora > Iro

Whoop
07-30-2011, 10:31 PM
What the hell was Iro doing there? And Harden?

ag futbol
07-30-2011, 10:31 PM
Ok .. what was the backline doing there?

Nicholas982
07-30-2011, 10:31 PM
Felt that coming after Plata hit the post.........we're so cursed.

A.J
07-30-2011, 10:31 PM
wow... hits the post in one end and gets caught by the counter attack?...

Deja vu

Dkolish3
07-30-2011, 10:31 PM
Eckersely got faked out on the goal and Harden couldn't catch up

LucaGol
07-30-2011, 10:32 PM
alright, so cue the rout

Shakes McQueen
07-30-2011, 10:32 PM
That's a shame - got punked on the counter-attack. Back four looked out of sorts as they were running backward.

- Scott

Gazza
07-30-2011, 10:32 PM
I thought they would pick on Morgan all night, but apparently they can feel free to pick on our whole backline.

shwade
07-30-2011, 10:32 PM
iro's a big dolt.

TFC07
07-30-2011, 10:33 PM
WTF was that? The guy cutting down a lumber? lol

LucaGol
07-30-2011, 10:33 PM
I miss Andy Welsh

MG42
07-30-2011, 10:33 PM
rage level increasing lol

Heathen
07-30-2011, 10:33 PM
Looked like a combined Harden & Eck fuck up there

jmorgs88
07-30-2011, 10:34 PM
Iro was an awful pickup...so far at least, maybe he is in a personal rebuilding phase...

Gazza
07-30-2011, 10:34 PM
"I'm a lumberjack and i'm ok..."

TorontoGooner
07-30-2011, 10:34 PM
Fuck our luck. We've been good until the goal and just our luck they go and score after we've hit the post

PS I'm so bored of those 'Can you hear the (insert rival's name) sing?' in the MLS. We're 2500 miles away

Yohan
07-30-2011, 10:34 PM
WTF was that? The guy cutting down a lumber? lol
it's a timbers tradition. personally i think it's pretty cool

DichioTFC
07-30-2011, 10:35 PM
Andy Iro with time, long ball to 5'2 Plata.

Brilliance.

Gazza
07-30-2011, 10:36 PM
I wonder if the Timbers needlessly cut down trees to piss off the Whitecap's fans?

colman1860
07-30-2011, 10:36 PM
It was offside. A matter of half a foot, but I rewound and paused the picture at the moment of the pass, and the guy was off.

LucaGol
07-30-2011, 10:36 PM
Fuck our luck. We've been good until the goal and just our luck they go and score after we've hit the post

PS I'm so bored of those 'Can you hear the (insert rival's name) sing?' in the MLS. We're 2500 miles away

Possession:
Portland 67%
TFC 33%

TFC = Not good ... not sure what you are watching

LittleOzzy
07-30-2011, 10:36 PM
Remember when BMO Field had that many people... Such a shame what MLSE has done.

DichioTFC
07-30-2011, 10:36 PM
Giveaways by JDG: 5

Shakes McQueen
07-30-2011, 10:36 PM
Oh fuck me Julian, are you serious? All the time in the world, and you manage to sky it from 10 yards out.

- Scott

shwade
07-30-2011, 10:37 PM
Yesss our $2 million man showing his worth again.

ag futbol
07-30-2011, 10:37 PM
Well if that one play doesn't sum up our franchise for five years, i don't know what does.

TFC07
07-30-2011, 10:37 PM
JDG you fucking piece of shit! Can't hit a target at least for once in your TFC career?

Nice run and cross by Morgan though.

TFC_905
07-30-2011, 10:37 PM
Geeze... what was that julez?

Whoop
07-30-2011, 10:37 PM
JDG with a shot over the bar.

Nicholas982
07-30-2011, 10:37 PM
I've never seen JDG actually get a sitter on target. He skies it EVERY TIME.:facepalm:

I seriously doubt he could hit the broad side of a barn from ten paces.

Gazza
07-30-2011, 10:37 PM
JDG with a volley clinic. I really hope he doesn't have a soccer camp in Toronto.

moralis
07-30-2011, 10:37 PM
Fuck, this defense is shit, except for Eckersley

Leave Julien, Please. Let us have our 3rd DP back

Yohan
07-30-2011, 10:37 PM
JDG, you suck

TFC USA
07-30-2011, 10:38 PM
How much more fucking time are people going to blindly give JDG?

He's not very good. Get him the fuck off my team forever.

Serb_Star
07-30-2011, 10:38 PM
I've seen U12 teams that were more organized than this.

colman1860
07-30-2011, 10:38 PM
I just screamed "FUCK YOU" at my TV. Sums up my feelings on DeGuzman, a player who I used to like enough to put him on my jersey before he played a minute for TFC.

TFC07
07-30-2011, 10:39 PM
How much more fucking time are people going to blindly give JDG?

He's not very good. Get him the fuck off my team forever.

He probably be bought out in the off-season.

ag futbol
07-30-2011, 10:39 PM
How much more fucking time are people going to blindly give JDG?

He's not very good. Get him the fuck off my team forever.
Dude, the board has already burnt him at the steak and eaten his body.

There's nothing left.

DichioTFC
07-30-2011, 10:40 PM
JDG giveaways: 6

moralis
07-30-2011, 10:40 PM
Does Frings have to do everything for TFC?

Gazza
07-30-2011, 10:40 PM
Is Dunfield not match fit? I can't believe i'm looking forward to his inclusion, this what this team has come to.

Whoop
07-30-2011, 10:40 PM
We need trumpets!

4o-5xWQEVzk

DichioTFC
07-30-2011, 10:40 PM
JDG giveaways: 7

Serb_Star
07-30-2011, 10:40 PM
What a tackle by Frings!

Eckersley has been worse than Harden tonight, people shouldn't give him a free pass.

69Chevy396
07-30-2011, 10:41 PM
Fuck, this defense is shit, except for Eckersley

Leave Julien, Please. Let us have our 3rd DP back
Eckersley was fully responsible for that goal
JDG is the worst dp signing in mls history. Watch him closely tonight, he has given the ball away every single time he tries to move forward, and he cannot shoot the ball at all, has less skill offensively than any player to have played for this club. Carl Robinson, where are you.

Heathen
07-30-2011, 10:41 PM
JDG will never score for us. Is Dunleavy commentator?he`s annoying

sampace
07-30-2011, 10:41 PM
Line up in case anyone else has joined late as myself.

Frei

Hardan - Morgan - Eckersley - Iro

de Guzman - Frings - Johnson

Soolsma - Koevermans - Plata

Reserves

Kocic
Borman
Henry
Dunfield
Stinson
Martina
Marosevic

So looks like that perhaps those Santos rumors are true as he is not on the bench once again.

MG42
07-30-2011, 10:41 PM
:hulk:

TFC USA
07-30-2011, 10:41 PM
Dude, the board has already burnt him at the steak and eaten his body.

There's nothing left.

Fuck this board. Why should we waste a steak on JDG?

:D

MG42
07-30-2011, 10:42 PM
JDG will never score for us. Is Dunleavy commentator?he`s annoying

yeah it's Dunleavy, normally I don't mind him.

ag futbol
07-30-2011, 10:43 PM
Fuck this board. Why should we waste a steak on JDG?

:D
damn you! it's too late to type anything without errors.

Gazza
07-30-2011, 10:43 PM
Hopefully the Ashton Morgan experiment will be over soon. He's obviously not ready for this league yet.

Nicholas982
07-30-2011, 10:43 PM
It brought a smile to my face when someone posted last week that we can buy out JDG's final year with no cap hit in '12.

DP. CB. Baybee.

TFC07
07-30-2011, 10:44 PM
What a tackle by Frings!

Eckersley has been worse than Harden tonight, people shouldn't give him a free pass.

Agreed. Eckersley has been shit tonight so far. It seems like our backline problem hasn't been solved. I guess we might to sign a DP CB once we buy out JDG contract.

Heathen
07-30-2011, 10:44 PM
yeah it's Dunleavy, normally I don't mind him.

Me too but tonight he's getting on my tits

69Chevy396
07-30-2011, 10:44 PM
Portland stadium reminds me of the excitement at bmo a few years ago

TFC07
07-30-2011, 10:45 PM
Hopefully the Ashton Morgan experiment will be over soon. He's obviously not ready for this league yet.

Agreed, but Morgan has look good moving forward in this game though.

Gazza
07-30-2011, 10:45 PM
JDG free cross to the south stands.

DichioTFC
07-30-2011, 10:45 PM
JDG giveaways: 8

Shakes McQueen
07-30-2011, 10:45 PM
Agreed. Eckersley has been shit tonight so far. It seems like our backline problem hasn't been solved. I guess we might to sign a DP CB once we buy out JDG contract.

Or we could split JDG's cap space on two defenders. We don't need to be world-beaters at the back - we just need competence.

- Scott

Stryker
07-30-2011, 10:46 PM
I hate De Guzman with all my heart.

Shakes McQueen
07-30-2011, 10:46 PM
On a side note, the Timbers supporters sound fantastic.

- Scott

TorontoGooner
07-30-2011, 10:47 PM
If JDG can earn a (good) living playing football then I gave up the dream too early. And I'm shit

Gazza
07-30-2011, 10:47 PM
Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Harden as CB's.

69Chevy396
07-30-2011, 10:47 PM
I realize he is a defensive oriented midfielder, but is it possible that JDG runs out his 3 year contract without ever having scored a goal in mls?

ag futbol
07-30-2011, 10:47 PM
Ty Harden can just not keep pace with any professional player.

Playing him really is inexcusable.

LucaGol
07-30-2011, 10:48 PM
Watching TFC games are physically draining

Nicholas982
07-30-2011, 10:48 PM
JDG giveaways: 8

You're providing a valuable public service there.

Honestly, he should just sit. I'd rather see Cordon or Stinson or at least someone who figures into our plans going forward after this season.

TFC07
07-30-2011, 10:48 PM
Midfield is making it easy for Portland here. Too many giveways which ends up open up the mid of field for Portland to attack against our shitty backline.

DichioTFC
07-30-2011, 10:48 PM
JDG giveaways: 9

(more Plata's fault, but bad decision by JDG)

69Chevy396
07-30-2011, 10:49 PM
jdg just made a decent pass, to the wrong forward, missed far right where player was in a good area

TFC USA
07-30-2011, 10:49 PM
Newer MLS teams took BMO Field and our support and improved upon it. Greatly.

Dkolish3
07-30-2011, 10:49 PM
JDG giveaways: 9

(more Plata's fault, but bad decision by JDG)

Now you're just being petty

TFC07
07-30-2011, 10:49 PM
Or we could split JDG's cap space on two defenders. We don't need to be world-beaters at the back - we just need competence.

- Scott

Very true.

OMG, JDG finally shot the ball on target!!! :flare:

Shakes McQueen
07-30-2011, 10:49 PM
Ty Harden can just not keep pace with any professional player.

Playing him really is inexcusable.

I've been really flabbergasted by some of Winter's selections for our back line, both who he chooses, and where he chooses to play them.

I'd just love to know what the rationale is for playing Harden over and over again.

- Scott

MG42
07-30-2011, 10:49 PM
Watching TFC games are physically draining

so true, my blood pressure has doubled from watching this...wow Deguzman just hit the net!

Gazza
07-30-2011, 10:49 PM
JDG giveaways: 9

(more Plata's fault, but bad decision by JDG)

Where he gives the ball away is what really hurts. Especially when it leads to the other team running at our two slow-ass CB's.

DichioTFC
07-30-2011, 10:49 PM
JDG with a shot on target? holy smokes...

69Chevy396
07-30-2011, 10:50 PM
He almost said, best shot of his life....

Stryker
07-30-2011, 10:50 PM
De Guzman is gonna shoot all night now trying to prove he's not shit.

DichioTFC
07-30-2011, 10:51 PM
Now you're just being petty

Disagree. He dribbled himself into trouble to the left touchline, then tried to force a ball in to Plata who was marked very heavily by two defenders.

Not Petty at all IMO

Yohan
07-30-2011, 10:51 PM
i'm not drunk enough to watch this shit

MG42
07-30-2011, 10:51 PM
I've been really flabbergasted by some of Winter's selections for our back line, both who he chooses, and where he chooses to play them.

I'd just love to know what the rationale is for playing Harden over and over again.

- Scott

I would like to know why some of these guys are starting when we need them on Wednesday, he should be starting the "Harden's" tonight IMO

Ageroo
07-30-2011, 10:53 PM
As much as you all hate JDG and I am a fan and yes I know he hasn't played up to snuff.....he basically has every shot for our team tonight.....not that they have been any good other than the last one....at least he is stepping up more than anyone offensively.....and yes I know I'll get flammed for this....so flame away :)

DichioTFC
07-30-2011, 10:53 PM
JDG giveaways: 10

Nicholas982
07-30-2011, 10:53 PM
Ty Harden can just not keep pace with any professional player.

Playing him really is inexcusable.

Doneil Henry. I would, personally, go with the kids in the League from here on out. Save bodies for CCL, where we actually have a chance to accomplish something. I'd settle for advancing from the group stage, that would at least represent the furthest we've ever gone in any major competition open to us. I could take that, with the NCC of course, and call it a somewhat satisfactory season, taking into account all the changes/adjustments and crapping the bed in the League.

Better at least SNIFF playoffs next year though. It'll get uuuuugly if not.........wow.

Gazza
07-30-2011, 10:54 PM
As much as you all hate JDG and I am a fan and yes I know he hasn't played up to snuff.....he basically has every shot for our team tonight.....not that they have been any good other than the last one....at least he is stepping up more than anyone offensively.....and yes I know I'll get flammed for this....so flame away :)

Consider yourself flamed lol.

He's been atrocious.

DichioTFC
07-30-2011, 10:54 PM
As much as you all hate JDG and I am a fan and yes I know he hasn't played up to snuff.....he basically has every shot for our team tonight.....not that they have been any good other than the last one....at least he is stepping up more than anyone offensively.....and yes I know I'll get flammed for this....so flame away :)

AAAARRRRGGHHHHH!!!! YEOMAN LEVEL RAGE!!!!!

I'll give him credit for taking that second shot. But the first shot was an extremely poor effort.

sampace
07-30-2011, 10:54 PM
Koevermans hasn't been lighting up the board thus far, he reminds me of Ali Gerba to be quite honest.

Shakes McQueen
07-30-2011, 10:55 PM
Koevermans hasn't been lighting up the board thus far, he reminds me of Ali Gerba to be quite honest.

I'll let you know how I think he's playing, when someone manages to get him the ball.

- Scott

Gazza
07-30-2011, 10:55 PM
AAAARRRRGGHHHHH!!!! YEOMAN LEVEL RAGE!!!!!

I'll give him credit for taking that second shot. But the first shot was an extremely poor effort.

Did Ageroo miss the sitter volley that most 12 year old rep players would at least hit the target on?

Nicholas982
07-30-2011, 10:55 PM
i'm not drunk enough to watch this shit

Roll one up. It cures the angry and makes it mildly comical.:stogey:

ag futbol
07-30-2011, 10:55 PM
Well .. at least we're not out of it

69Chevy396
07-30-2011, 10:56 PM
As much as you all hate JDG and I am a fan and yes I know he hasn't played up to snuff.....he basically has every shot for our team tonight.....not that they have been any good other than the last one....at least he is stepping up more than anyone offensively.....and yes I know I'll get flammed for this....so flame away :)
JDG is going to tear this league apart

Stryker
07-30-2011, 10:56 PM
Koevermans hasn't been lighting up the board thus far, he reminds me of Ali Gerba to be quite honest.

Yeah and De Guzman reminds me of Del Piero. :rolleyes:

sampace
07-30-2011, 10:56 PM
In fairness to Ali Gerba he could have made the same argument.

TFC07
07-30-2011, 10:56 PM
Koevermans hasn't been lighting up the board thus far, he reminds me of Ali Gerba to be quite honest.

He isn't getting too much service to make an impact

Ageroo
07-30-2011, 10:57 PM
JDG shots 4 with one on target....rest of TFC 1 shot total and hit post..... Just to add to the JDG rage level ;)

Gazza
07-30-2011, 10:57 PM
Terry Dunfield's going to tear the second half apart.

Toronto_Bhoy
07-30-2011, 10:57 PM
i'm not drunk enough to watch this shit

I am and it's fuckin' shite!

rocktml
07-30-2011, 10:58 PM
Timber fuckin army clap clap clap......what support!

DichioTFC
07-30-2011, 10:58 PM
JDG shots 4 with one on target....rest of TFC 1 shot total and hit post..... Just to add to the JDG rage level ;)

Trollers gonna troll ;)

Gazza
07-30-2011, 10:58 PM
JDG shots 4 with one on target....rest of TFC 1 shot total and hit post..... Just to add to the JDG rage level ;)

His shot to giveaway ratio has been exceptional tonight.

LucaGol
07-30-2011, 10:58 PM
Number 1 problem afflicting Toronto since day 1, 2007 ... no off the ball movement.

It's hard to pass when there's no one to pass to. Show yourself for the ball ... damn. How hard can it be.

Nicholas982
07-30-2011, 10:58 PM
On paper, our roster blows away anything we've ever had.

On the field, we're back to year 1.

??:facepalm:

69Chevy396
07-30-2011, 10:58 PM
Yeah and De Guzman reminds me of Del Piero. :rolleyes:
Del Piero could hit the net with his eyes closed, with a bad case of crabs itching his groin, with bare feet, with blisters on all of his toes, after a night out with Rooney, and after a weekend on the Italian PM's loveboat, all before JDG scores for toronto

brad
07-30-2011, 10:59 PM
He isn't getting too much service to make an impact

Never stopped us from critizing our forwards in the past.

Stryker
07-30-2011, 10:59 PM
I want Winter to end De Guzmans career. Sub him out and never play him again.

DichioTFC
07-30-2011, 10:59 PM
Number 1 problem afflicting Toronto since day 1, 2007 ... no off the ball movement.

It's hard to pass when there's no one to pass to. Show yourself for the ball ... damn. How hard can it be.

That.

Edit: Frings and Plata are the only two players who can move off the ball properly.

Ageroo
07-30-2011, 11:01 PM
His shot to giveaway ratio has been exceptional tonight.

Ha ha.....this sir was well played and I approve of this statistic

ag futbol
07-30-2011, 11:03 PM
On paper, our roster blows away anything we've ever had.

On the field, we're back to year 1.

??:facepalm:
We're getting ahead of ourselves here.

The team is composed of all kinds of unknown quantities. Even the DP players we just signed, we have no idea how they are going to play in the long run.

bman27
07-30-2011, 11:03 PM
Number 1 problem afflicting Toronto since day 1, 2007 ... no off the ball movement.

It's hard to pass when there's no one to pass to. Show yourself for the ball ... damn. How hard can it be.

QFT you can play what ever formation you want it still wont work if everyone is static

DichioTFC
07-30-2011, 11:04 PM
We're getting ahead of ourselves here.

The team is composed of all kinds of unknown quantities. Even the DP players we just signed, we have no idea how they are going to play in the long run.

We know how Frings is going to play. He's been excellent.

To me, the only unknown on this team is Kovermans. And so far he hasn't been bad.

Heathen
07-30-2011, 11:05 PM
Off on a tangent, has anyone noticed how goalies never get called for carrying the ball out of the penalty area in to the "D" when they kick from their hands. Perkins did it just before half-time and it happens at least once a game.

Gazza
07-30-2011, 11:05 PM
Gordon showed for the ball more than Koevermans has in his short time here. Maybe it's the other team marking him tighter, not sure.

sampace
07-30-2011, 11:06 PM
I agree that we need a more attacking midfielder on this team. Guevara would of been good to have kept. The question is will they be able to pick up an attacking mid before the season is through.

We won't get Wil Johnson for Maicon Santos....who is available? I'm guessing this won't get addressed until the off season...

Heathen
07-30-2011, 11:06 PM
As much as you all hate JDG and I am a fan and yes I know he hasn't played up to snuff.....he basically has every shot for our team tonight.....not that they have been any good other than the last one....at least he is stepping up more than anyone offensively.....and yes I know I'll get flammed for this....so flame away :)

I think we've found De Guzman's Roogsy :D

Benficachop20
07-30-2011, 11:07 PM
Harden and Iro really suck. Soolsma should try passing the ball once in awhile.

btw who is the commentator? fuck he's annoying, just sounds like some mlse suit trying to sell us this garbage.

Stryker
07-30-2011, 11:07 PM
For all the hate GolTv gets (which I don't get) their production values have increased exponentially over their first year with TFC. Man some of their promotional stuff was awful.

sampace
07-30-2011, 11:08 PM
Kovermans is fine in the air, like Ali Gerba was due to size and being a big target. I saw the game with R.E. this week at home, and what I saw aside from in the air is a player who just stands there in the box and doesn't really do a lot to get open or make himself available. Again, similar to Ali Gerba, not a whole lot of movement. In fact I think Ali Gerba moved a bit more than Kovermans did near the net.

DichioTFC
07-30-2011, 11:08 PM
I agree that we need a more attacking midfielder on this team. Guevara would of been good to have kept. The question is will they be able to pick up an attacking mid before the season is through.

We won't get Wil Johnson for Maicon Santos....who is available? I'm guessing this won't get addressed until the off season...

IMO we dont need Johnson (and wont get him either). Trade Santos and Sturgis for a stable CB, or even a proper fullback.

Dkolish3
07-30-2011, 11:08 PM
For all the hate GolTv gets (which I don't get) their production values have increased exponentially over their first year with TFC. Man some of their promotional stuff was awful.

I think that's because there's a rumor that GOLTV might be coming to basic cable

ag futbol
07-30-2011, 11:08 PM
Harden and Iro really suck. Soolsma should try passing the ball once in awhile.

btw who is the commentator? fuck he's annoying, just sounds like some mlse suit trying to sell us this garbage.
Together that has to be the slowest fucking CB pairing in the league. Honestly, what goes through these guys heads sometimes?

Gazza
07-30-2011, 11:10 PM
Is Nick Garcia still on our books? He'd look like grease lightning compared to our CB's.

DichioTFC
07-30-2011, 11:10 PM
Harden and Iro really suck. Soolsma should try passing the ball once in awhile.

btw who is the commentator? fuck he's annoying, just sounds like some mlse suit trying to sell us this garbage.

Soolsma is ridiculously horrible at hogging the ball, but then again, so is Plata half the time. The problem I have with Soolsma is that he crosses the ball from the byline. ALL wingers in the MLS should cross from deep, give the striker a chance to run onto it and head it in.

DichioTFC
07-30-2011, 11:11 PM
Is Nick Garcia still on our books? He'd look like grease lightning compared to our CB's.

Can you believe we've downgraded since Nick Garcia? Who here thought this was possible?

Stryker
07-30-2011, 11:12 PM
They're saving Soolsma with this move.

[NBF]
07-30-2011, 11:12 PM
Did anyone see Gareth Wheeler on "Off The Record", he was literally a clueless cunt about any sport.

Ageroo
07-30-2011, 11:12 PM
I think we've found De Guzman's Roogsy :D

But better looking right ;) no offence Roogs... :)

denime
07-30-2011, 11:12 PM
Marosevic in for Soolsma

DichioTFC
07-30-2011, 11:12 PM
... sorry... can someone enlighten me...

who the ass is Marosevic? and what position does he play?

Stryker
07-30-2011, 11:13 PM
;1351732']Did anyone see Gareth Wheeler on "Off The Record", he was literally a clueless cunt about any sport.

There's a shocker.

Dkolish3
07-30-2011, 11:13 PM
Soolsma in for guy from Dallas, Peri Something

69Chevy396
07-30-2011, 11:13 PM
They're saving Soolsma with this move.
When Soolsma dribbles the ball it looks like a kid who is trying to step on a mouse

denime
07-30-2011, 11:13 PM
... sorry... can someone enlighten me...

who the ass is Marisevich? and what position does he play?

Winger from Dallas Generation Adidas

[NBF]
07-30-2011, 11:14 PM
Marosevic, is another jacob peterson. Really we should have re-signed Fuad Ibrahim.

Dkolish3
07-30-2011, 11:16 PM
;1351740']Marosevic, is another jacob peterson. Really we should have re-signed Fuad Ibrahim.

The difference is that Marosevic is basically on a 6 month free trial

denime
07-30-2011, 11:16 PM
;1351740']Marosevic, is another jacob peterson. Really we should have re-signed Fuad Ibrahim.

How the fuck you know that?

Have you ever watch him play?

[NBF]
07-30-2011, 11:17 PM
Im not liking , Iro playing closer to Morgan and Eckersley playing so far away from Harden. Literally all the Timbers have to do is run down the middle, just lob the ball over Frings and Harden and they have a goal.

TFC07
07-30-2011, 11:17 PM
;1351740']Marosevic, is another jacob peterson. Really we should have re-signed Fuad Ibrahim.

Did Fuad find another club yet?

DichioTFC
07-30-2011, 11:18 PM
Winger from Dallas Generation Adidas

Danke.

Found an article about him, not flattering


He never really did produce on the pitch and that is the bottom line

http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/soccer/post/_/id/12920/cutting-marosevic-and-rodriguez-a-pure-no-brainer-for-fc-dallas

Stryker
07-30-2011, 11:19 PM
Did Fuad find another club yet?

A.C. Sobeys.









:)

117
07-30-2011, 11:19 PM
So Dunleavy just referenced Fan590. So the radio/TV feed is one in the same?

I've never heard of that in pro sports. Doesn't mean it doesn't happen, but I've not heard of it.

69Chevy396
07-30-2011, 11:20 PM
Did Fuad find another club yet?
Toronto Cricket Club, locker room attendant

Gazza
07-30-2011, 11:22 PM
Great movement. Hey JDG, get out of the way!

DichioTFC
07-30-2011, 11:22 PM
Much better play by TFC.

I'll give JDG credit, he's been a whole world better since the first 30' of the match.

TFC07
07-30-2011, 11:23 PM
PK for Portland.

Thanks Iro.

fiji_blue
07-30-2011, 11:23 PM
Ff Penalty

ag futbol
07-30-2011, 11:23 PM
Andy Iro, grab your bags and get the fuck out

Dkolish3
07-30-2011, 11:23 PM
....and that's all folks.

DichioTFC
07-30-2011, 11:23 PM
well... so much for that "much better play" comment.

Gazza
07-30-2011, 11:24 PM
At least John Coffey helped.

Stryker
07-30-2011, 11:24 PM
Wonderful.

Yohan
07-30-2011, 11:24 PM
we all want a team of torsten frings...

69Chevy396
07-30-2011, 11:24 PM
Has Frei ever stopped a penalty?

Nicholas982
07-30-2011, 11:24 PM
So glad that Iro is panning out. :D