TFC/MLS blogs thread

[Darlofletch]

the next of our preview pieces.
Info from LA blogger (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/3/6/2848656/how-you-doin-los-angeles-galaxy) on if their fans give a crap (sure, but you know, traffic's bad, so , erm, maybe not) whether we'll see Chad at all, and just who's going to be replacing Omar Gonzalez.

[spark]

Dominic Sikora's first BOOT ROOM for 2012 and he's previewing TFC formation/shape for 2012 and specifically who is key to this formation (aka FRINGS!)

The Boot Room: 2012 TFC Tactical Preview (http://rednationonline.ca/TheBootRoom2012TFCTacticalPreview.aspx)

Armen BaldX is back at it with his preview versus LA

Stepping up and 9 other ways to beat LA (http://www.rednationonline.ca/steppingupand9otherwaystobeatla.aspx)

Lastly Kamal Hylton's part 2 of his idea of a CONCACAF wide academy tourney

Preparing players for competition (http://www.rednationonline.ca/ACONCACAFwideacademytourneyPt2.aspx)

[bgnewf]

Biggest Game Ever!

http://viewfromthesouthstands.com/2012/03/the-biggest-tfc-game-ever/

Thoughts ahead of the Biggest Game in TFC History Wednesday at Rogers Centre vs the LA Galaxy.

[Klinsmann]

WTF - I just clicked your URL and was led to one of those faux 'Malware Attack - install our security program !' pages.

Not cool.

I got the same thing last time I tried it too, just tried it now and its working fine with no Malware attack....

[tictoc]

Thanks Klinsmann. I will be keeping a very close eye on it for a few days.


I got the same thing last time I tried it too, just tried it now and its working fine with no Malware attack....

[Darlofletch]

another preview. this time a know your enemy (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/3/6/2850560/know-your-enemy-la-galaxy-ccl-edition), scouting report kind of thing, looking at LA, probable lineups, tactics, form, etc etc.

[twistedchinaman]

Live game thread open at http://www.wakingthered.com/ -- join me there, it's lonely!

[Darlofletch]

3 post game articles for you

1st - a colbert-esque golden trophy/groin shot segment (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/3/7/2853641/toronto-fc-2-2-la-galaxy-we-could-have-had-it-so-much-better) looking at good and bad things from the game

2nd - a rant for a wasted opportuntity (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/3/8/2854770/toronto-2-2-la-galaxy-a-wasted-opportunity), they were there for the taking, and we let them back in it.

3rd - looking at our debuatantes (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/3/8/2855341/toronto-fc-2-2-la-galaxy-the-new-faces). silva good, the rest? meh.

[bgnewf]

TFC v LA Galaxy Rogers Centre -Video Blog

http://viewfromthesouthstands.com/2012/03/rogers-centre-video-blog/

With TFC’s first game of the season being one to remember in front of over 47,000 screaming fans at the Rogers Centre I kick off my first video blog of the 2012 campaign by taking a look back at the fabulous performance of TFC Captain Torsten Frings who was superlative in both defensive and offensive roles.

I also take a brief look at the “Beckham having a can of Becks thrown at him” event that led to LA’s tying goal and why that fan should be ashamed of himself. I break down the task ahead for the Reds in Los Angeles next week and I also throw in some video from the supporters section that hopefully conveys what it was truly like to be part of a very special evening.

[ouderwien]

http://ckcutheredzone.podomatic.com/entry/2012-03-09T04_46_18-08_00

Hey I was invited on my friends radio show in Ottawa and here is the podcast. I come on about 15min in to talk about the game at the Rogers Centre and MLS in Canada. Very brief, I had so much prepared and didn't even talk about what I wanted to. Hopefully I don't sound like an assclown and I did justice for footy/TFC.

[tictoc]

There's always one. New strip now up at East Side Stand Up (http://www.eastsidestandup.com/)!

[Darlofletch]

interview with Paul Beirne (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/3/11/2862253/2012-tfc-season-tickets-sales) talking about 2012 season tickets, the waiting list and such like. feature based on the interview, and the raw interview itself as well.

[Darlofletch]

been a while since I've been here and linked something so plenty of other stuff in last couple of days, but figured I'd link this from a couple of days ago. Breaking down Luis Silva's goal form wednesday, and the crucial role Ty Harden played. (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/3/9/2855701/on-closer-examination-luis-silva-2-0-tfc) confusing the opposition defence for once.

[Oldtimer]

^ That is a really good analysis, I hope that does become a regular feature.

[Darlofletch]

^ That is a really good analysis, I hope that does become a regular feature.

Thanks OT, it should be at least regular-ish. will probably depend on time, and availability of good replays. had the rest of the week off after wednesday's game so had the time for the plentiful rewinding needed, may not always be the case. we'll see.

[tictoc]

Welcoming the new kid. New strip now up at RedNation Online (http://www.rednationonline.ca/)!

[spark]

New podcast at RNO in the post-PJ era. North of 49 - episode 1 goes over TFC's draw with LA, Vancouver v Montreal and the second half has an interview with Julian De Guzman.

NORTH OF 49: EPISODE 1 (http://rednationonline.ca/Northof49Episode1.aspx)

As well Dan Rouse hates Beckham and recounts his night at the Dome

TFC AT THE DOME: POST-HANGOVER (http://www.rednationonline.ca/TFCattheDomeposthangover.aspx)

[Darlofletch]

MLS week in review. week 1 (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/3/13/2866123/mls-week-in-review-week-1) 8 games, 0 ties! 18 points to the west, tfc in 3rd. Are the west that much better, or is it just down to the east having to do all the travelling?

also if it goes to penalties tomorrow, who's your top 5 for tfc? (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/3/12/2865050/penalty-shoot-out-who-are-tfcs-top-5)

know your enemy: (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/3/12/2866204/toronto-fc-v-la-galaxy-know-your-enemy-round-2) how's fatigue going to hurt the galaxy? also, apparently tfc and seattle asked for this week off, L.A didn't. instead they have the week off between the semi final dates. interesting.

[Darlofletch]

live pre game discussion between twisted chinaman and 3 L.A bloggers (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/3/14/2870261/how-you-doin-la-part-2-the-live-sessions). what L.A needs to do differently, how Tommy Meyer is much better than Andy Boyens, why we should be looking out for juninho and much much more.

also, what the reds need to do in Carson (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/3/13/2867628/tfc-vs-la-what-the-reds-need-to-do-in-carson). keys to victory for TFC.

[tictoc]

All signs point to... New strip now up at East Side Stand Up (http://www.eastsidestandup.com)!

[spark]

Tactics talk with Dominic Sikora breaking down the first leg and the second - keys to TFCs formation to come away with the W!

THE BOOT ROOM: LA HOLDS ADVANTAGE (http://rednationonline.ca/TheBootRoomLAholdadvantage.aspx)

[bgnewf]

TFC Off To The Semi Finals – Galaxy v TFC Video Blog

http://viewfromthesouthstands.com/2012/03/tfc-off-to-the-semi-finals-galaxy-v-tfc-video-blog/

In this post game video blog I celebrate a famous away win for our Reds versus Los Angeles Galaxy that has incredibly sent off our club to the semi finals of the CONCACAF Champions League.

I also heap deserved praise on the `Men of the Match`in Kocic, Soolsma and Ryan Johnson respectively, I take a look at the successful, if dangerous tactical approach Aron Winter took and I ask the question if its too early to pray for a snowstorm in late March.

Comments always welcome and appreciated.

[Darlofletch]

post game report here (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/3/15/2873430/la-galaxy-1-2-3-4-agg-toronto-fc-the-view-from-the-press-box)

and relive the whole thing with the game thread (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/3/14/2871884/game-thread-toronto-fc-v-la-galaxy).

whoooooooo!

[tictoc]

Bigger and bigger. New strip now up at East Side Stand Up (http://www.eastsidestandup.com)!

[Darlofletch]

bunch more articles here about the L.A game, and starting the seattle coverage.

This isn't your old TFC (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/3/15/2874227/this-isnt-the-old-toronto-fc-any-more).

Salsa and Jumpen. TFC's clashing styles (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/3/15/2876281/salsa-and-jumpen-tfcs-clashing-styles). looking at our latin and dutch influences, via the form of dance, seriously.

How you doin'? (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/3/16/2876631/how-you-doin-seattle-sounders) 3 questions with seattle blog sounder at heart.

[spark]

Hey you guys, Domic Sikora can't stop writing! New BootRoom post-TFC's huge victory looking at how the tactics might not have been spot on, but player selection won the day

THE BOOT ROOM: TFC HOLD FOR HISTORIC WIN (http://rednationonline.ca/TheBootRoomTFCHoldforHistoricWin.aspx)

East Side Stand Up (podcast!) after every match! (http://www.rednationonline.ca/EastSideStandUpTFCLAG3152012.aspx) (mostly)

Player ratings too!! Feel free to tell me I'm wrong.
XI OUT OF 10: TFC @ LA (http://www.rednationonline.ca/XIoutof10TFCLAG3152012.aspx)

[Darlofletch]

know your enemy. (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/3/16/2878238/know-your-enemy-seattle-sounders)
breaking down seattle's formation, tactics, form etc etc, what tfc should expect and how they can exploit it.

[tictoc]

A little distracted. New strip now up at East Side Stand Up (http://www.eastsidestandup.com)!

[spark]

A new episode of North of 49 - Alot of discussion in the first 15-20 mins on TFC's win over LA, then subsequent loss to Seattle and the loss of Frings. An interview with former TFC and now Impact keeper Greg Sutton, then wrapping up the rest of clubs in Canada.

NORTH OF 49 PODCAST: EPISODE 2 (http://rednationonline.ca/Northof49Episode2.aspx)

[tictoc]

Frings is out for 6 weeks? East Side Stand Up (http://www.eastsidestandup.com)!

[Redcoe15]

^^ My sentiments exact. :frown5:

[bgnewf]

TFC To Miss Field Marshall Frings

http://viewfromthesouthstands.com/2012/03/tfc-to-miss-field-marshall-frings/

Thoughts on the impact of Torsten Frings' injury for the next six weeks of MLS action and how his absence brings to light the incomplete job TFC has done in the pre-season to truly address the club's defensive frailties.

[Oldtimer]

McCarthy's Musings: Torsten Frings' injury hits Toronto FC at an inopportune juncture The faint hope of defeating Santos Laguna in their CONCACAF Champions League semifinal tie has disappeared, while a favorable stretch in MLS play might be squandered.

http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/1110/major-league-soccer/2012/03/21/2981226/mccarthys-musings-torsten-frings-injury-hits-

Quite a good analysis of the challenges facing the squad.

[Oldtimer]

Panic over loss of Torsten Frings reveals lack of faith in Toronto FC defense, midfield (http://blogs.thescore.com/footyblog/2012/03/20/panic-over-loss-of-torsten-frings-reveals-lack-of-faith-in-toronto-fc-defense-midfield/)

http://blogs.thescore.com/footyblog/2012/03/20/panic-over-loss-of-torsten-frings-reveals-lack-of-faith-in-toronto-fc-defense-midfield/

[Darlofletch]

and for more of these what next without frings articles. here's mine. No torsten, no cry. (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/3/21/2889023/torsten-frings-injury-toronto-fc-alternatives-mls-ccl) loooking at the alternatives available.

and squad announcement, and preview of the u-23 qualifying tournament (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/3/20/2887970/canada-announces-u23-roster-for-olympic-qualifiers).

[JuliquE]

Frings is out for 6 weeks? East Side Stand Up (http://www.eastsidestandup.com)!
Weird thread is weird.. but, anyway.. =)

I remember when you switched to using no colour, except for the jersey red, that I had thought it neat.. as I made the connection that it was in corresponding with it being off-season. That said, I was looking forward to full colour returning, when the league began.. but I can understand if it's a little more difficult to poop these out, with so much more detailing and I don't think it's terribly missed. Guess I was slightly let down to see there wouldn't be such a clever contrasting (worth noting that it's a little difficult to make out the Vancouver and Montreal fan characters, without the colour.. even if the badge is somewhat shaped as a hint and with you consistently using the same characters).

Had only wanted to mention this as food for thought, really. I have still thoroughly enjoyed your strip, so I leave it for you to consider.

[tictoc]

I considered moving back to full-color when the off-season ended, for the reasons you point out. I look back at the ones from Season 5 and admit that they seem more fun.

The only reason I haven't gone back is time. Maybe I could do colour once a week... that might be a good compromise.

Thanks for your thoughts. I always appreciate the input.

[JuliquE]

I considered moving back to full-color when the off-season ended, for the reasons you point out. I look back at the ones from Season 5 and admit that they seem more fun.

The only reason I haven't gone back is time. Maybe I could do colour once a week... that might be a good compromise.

Thanks for your thoughts. I always appreciate the input.
Sounds good.. but they'll be fine, either way. Neat knowing that I had it right, with the whole off-season colour contrast effort.

[spark]

Some thoughts on THE BIG INJURY - and how, realistically, it was going to happen sooner or later and better now to get the house in order, and know what to expect/need to do, for the rest of the season than in sept or oct and realizing we have no clue how to adjust ...

LEARNING TO LIVE WITHOUT FRINGS (http://www.rednationonline.ca/LearningToLiveWithoutFrings.aspx)

[Yohan]

http://coloradorapidsfan.com/2012/03/a-brit-and-his-beloved-rapids-tommy-newbold-bleeds-burgundy-from-across-the-pond/

A blog article about a Rapids supporter in England. A bit of novelty, isn't it

[Darlofletch]

Know your enemy: San Jose Earthquakes. (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/3/22/2894091/know-your-enemy-san-jose-earthquakes) looking at likely lineup, formation tactics, form so far this year, areas to exploit. all that good stuff.

[ouderwien]

Hey, I'm joining my friend on his radio show for the summer as an "MLS Analyist" Check it out, talking about CCL, homeopener, Ottawa footie, etc.

http://podOmatic.com/r/EDUA (http://podOmatic.com/r/EDUA)

[Darlofletch]

another TFC v quakes preview (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/3/23/2896277/toronto-fc-v-san-jose-earthquakes-the-rest-of-the-west) here, more tfc focused this time.

and my report on the Canada-el salvador game (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/3/22/2896143/canada-0-0-el-salvador-u23-olympic-qualifying)

[tictoc]

Save it for later. New strip now up at East Side Stand Up! (http://www.eastsidestandup.com)

[Redcoe15]

^^That was fast.

[tictoc]

This was one of those times when it wrote itself. Other times I'm banging my head against the keyboard.


^^That was fast.

[Darlofletch]

notes on a shitshow. match report. (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/3/25/2901483/toronto-fc-0-3-san-jose-earthquakes-4-6-weeks-of-this-crap)

[bgnewf]

TFC Lose 2012 MLS Home Opener – Video Blog

http://viewfromthesouthstands.com/2012/03/tfc-lose-home-opener/


In this post game video blog I take a look back at what was a forgettable home opener loss for Toronto FC versus a relatively poor San Jose Earthquakes side.

I also focus on the poor play Saturday of Julian de Guzman and offer up a challenge for those who defend him and his play to step up and explain to those of us who don't get it what he brings to the table.

I take a look forward to Wednesday's Champions League tilt versus Santos Laguna at BMO Field and I hopefully give you a taste of what it is like in the south end of BMO Field with some exclusive video shot from the stands.

[tictoc]

Something to look forward to. New strip now up at RedNation Online! (http://www.rednationonline.ca)

[spark]

Episode three of North of 49 pod - It's recorded on Sunday nights, so the U23 result wasn't in yet, so the first bit is on the win over the US, and looks at alot of the players on the team and what their next steps should be in developing. An interview with Russell Teibert - from 30:00 on it's TFC first going over the loss and Cathal Kelly's article singling out JDG is discussed and what the overall state of the team is now and where TFC can find some upgrades.

NORTH OF 49 PODCAST: EPISODE 3 w RUSSELL TEIBERT (http://rednationonline.ca/Northof49Episode3.aspx)

And local boy XArmen BaldX also weighs in on the state of our backline after the loss to San Jose and how Frings move to sweeper gave us all that false sense of security

PLENTY OF EARLY SEASON CONCERN FOR TORONTO'S DEFENCE (http://rednationonline.ca/Plentyofearlyseasonconcern.aspx)

[Darlofletch]

looking ahead to the santos game, 3 questions with Mexican football blogger Eben lehmann (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/3/27/2906219/how-you-doin-santos-laguna), looking at their strengths and weaknesses, who'll be playing and who's suspended and all that sort of thing.

[Stouffville_RPB]

^ Based on this report I'm not looking forward to what Santos Laguna counter attack can do to us. Especially since San Jose just beat us on the counter twice Saturday.

Hopefully Ryan Johnson will be up top on the right. I do like the fact we may be able to exploit their left back position with some wing play with Ecks and Johnson. Also on set pieces and going up in the air Johnson and DK may be able to capitalize.

[Darlofletch]

Know your enemy (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/3/27/2907057/know-your-enemy-santos-laguna-ccl-edition-leg-one)

Another look at Santos strengths and weaknesses, tactics and form. and yes, headed goals are probably our best bet, they're weak in the air in the box, hopefully Koevermans and johnson can do good things.

[tictoc]

Keep hope alive. New strip now up at East Side Stand Up! (http://www.eastsidestandup.com)

[Darlofletch]

What. A. Night. (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/3/29/2910158/toronto-fc-1-1-santos-laguna) entertaining in so many ways, that was a proper football game.

[Pookie]

TFC show heart and silence critics... for a few days.

My blog up now on Sportsnet.ca

http://www.sportsnet.ca/fanfuel/2012/03/29/toronto_fc_santos_laguna_concacaf/

[bgnewf]

TFC Draw in 1st Leg of CCL Semi Final - Video Blog

http://viewfromthesouthstands.com/2012/03/tfc-draw-in-1st-leg-of-ccl-semi-final/

In this post game video blog episode I get somewhat angry at Santos Laguna striker Herculez Gomez for a diss on TFC in Spanish. I also try and figure out the Jeckyl and Hyde defensive performances in the Champions League versus MLS play. I take a quick look ahead to the next three games versus the Crew, away in Mexico and of course the derby in Montreal on Easter Weekend. And I express some surprise as to the poor ticket sales in Montreal.

[Darlofletch]

columbus version of the usual preview pieces.
Know your enemy: (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/3/30/2913518/toronto-fc-know-your-enemy-columbus-crew-march-31st) looking at how they've played in their two games so far, who to look out for, what to exploit, and all that.
How you doin'? (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/3/30/2914084/how-you-doin-columbus-crew) info from Columbus blogger on crew fans' expectations for the year, who to look out for tomorrow, and how Tony tchani's doing.

[Darlofletch]

couple of match reports

canada 1:3 Mexico. the kids are alright. (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/4/1/2917809/canada-1-3-mexico)

TfC 0:1 Columbus. A frustrating day. (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/4/1/2918210/toronto-fc-1-0-columbus-crew-a-frustrating-day)

and
A case of deja vu, part 2,197 (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/3/31/2916720/toronto-fc-0-1-columbus-crew-a-case-of-deja-vu-part-2197)

[bgnewf]

TFC Loses 3 in a Row in MLS

http://viewfromthesouthstands.com/2012/04/tfc-loses-3-in-a-row-in-mls/

In this post game video blog I take a look back at the loss versus Columbus and try and figure out the Jeckyl and Hyde routine that Toronto FC has been up to so far with success in the Champions League and zero wins in three attempts in MLS.

[tictoc]

Pointless. New strip now up at RedNationOnline! (http://www.rednationonline.ca/)

[Pookie]

The tale of two teams... fire Winter or have a parade in his honour? Are fans staying away because of MLS performance or the inconveniences of BMO and area?

http://www.sportsnet.ca/fanfuel/2012/04/02/tfc_toronto_fc_reds_mls_soccer_2012/

[Darlofletch]

first Santos preview piece.

How you doin'? (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/4/3/2922251/how-you-doin-santos-laguna-part-dos) discussion with Mexican league blogger, on just why santos are so good at home, if last week's shenanigans caused much of a stir down there, and what changes we can expect to see from them.

[bgnewf]

Enjoy The Now TFC Fans – Worry Later

http://bit.ly/Hd50Wt

Thoughts ahead of Santos Laguna and Montreal away games

[Darlofletch]

next santos preview piece

know your enemy. (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/4/3/2923970/know-your-enemy-santos-laguna-ccl-edition-leg-two) what changes will we see from santos and what might they do differently at home.

[Darlofletch]

and another preview.

TFC keep beating the odds and expectations (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/4/4/2924027/toronto-fc-v-santos-laguna-winning-in-mexico). why not one more time?

[Pookie]

first Santos preview piece.

How you doin'? (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/4/3/2922251/how-you-doin-santos-laguna-part-dos) discussion with Mexican league blogger, on just why santos are so good at home, if last week's shenanigans caused much of a stir down there, and what changes we can expect to see from them.

Very good piece. I enjoyed that

[Darlofletch]

thanks. definitely best bit of being part of sbnation is the easily accessible network of bloggers for other teams willing to help with this sort of thing.

and now for something completely different, the balled of the dutchman, (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/4/4/2924514/santos-laguna-vs-toronto-fc-the-ballad-of-the-dutchman) a homeric poem to describe how we got to this point, from twisted chinaman.

[bgnewf]

The Champions League Run Comes To An End For TFC

http://viewfromthesouthstands.com/2012/04/the-champions-league-run-comes-to-an-end-for-tfc/

In this post game video blog I try and bring some perspective to the end of TFC's Champions League journey that ended Wednesday night in northern Mexico by not only looking back at the game but also at some of the better memories that this entire adventure brought us, everything from two rainouts, Plata, the Rogers Centre and Robbie Keane getting stopped cold among other great memories.

I also lament the continuing defensive frailties that this club has not yet properly addressed.

[Darlofletch]

a poetic lament for the end of the CCL run (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/4/5/2927107/santos-laguna-6-2-tfc-agg-7-3-a-song-of-recap).

and a game preview to kick off our Montreal coverage (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/4/5/2928519/toronto-fc-vs-montreal-impact). Will we see a defensive shitshow goalfest, or an impotent and incompetent 0-0 draw?

[tictoc]

Parlez-vous Français ? New strip now up at East Side Stand Up! (http://www.eastsidestandup.com)

[Darlofletch]

Know your enemy. (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/4/6/2930014/know-your-enemy-montreal-impact-toronto-fc) Looking at l'impact's tactics, formation, areas to exploit etc.

[spark]

The one and only Steve Bottjer is working hard after each game to speak with the new faces and had some words with Luis Silva and how the bright start to his rookie season has been.

SILVA AN EARLY SEASON BRIGHT SPOT (http://www.rednationonline.ca/SilvaanearlyseasonbrightspotforTFC.aspx)

[bgnewf]

TFC And The Un-Magnificent Seven

http://viewfromthesouthstands.com/2012/04/un-magnificent/

TFC's shambolic defense is giving up a goal every 40 minutes in league play. I take a look at the scale of the problem for TFC at the Centre Back position after another loss, this time in Montreal versus the Impact.

[Pookie]

TFC needs a new leader and sorry Mr Anselmi, the one to replace is not Winter.

http://www.sportsnet.ca/fanfuel/2012/04/09/toronto_fc_tfc_2012_mls_season/

[tictoc]

A break from reality. New strip now up at RedNation Online! (http://www.rednationonline.ca/Home.aspx)

[Oldtimer]

TFC needs a new leader and sorry Mr Anselmi, the one to replace is not Winter.

http://www.sportsnet.ca/fanfuel/2012/04/09/toronto_fc_tfc_2012_mls_season/
I think everyone should read this one, it's well put.

[tictoc]

Sounding familiar. New strip now up at East Side Stand Up! (http://www.eastsidestandup.com/)

[Redcoe15]

^^Good to see full colour in your strips again. Thanks.

[tictoc]

You're welcome!


^^Good to see full colour in your strips again. Thanks.

[bgnewf]

Montreal v TFC Post Game video blog

http://viewfromthesouthstands.com/2012/04/tfc-lost-to-montreal-post-game-video-blog/
(http://viewfromthesouthstands.com/2012/04/tfc-lost-to-montreal-post-game-video-blog/)
Including some video from the stands at Olympic Stadium and a look ahead to a scary scary game on Saturday v Chivas at BMO Field.

Great seeing so many of you in Montreal!

[Darlofletch]

off for a few days around montreal, but here's my latest, looking at the return of frings and cann, and just why we need them back (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/4/11/2939437/can-frings-and-cann-finally-get-toronto-fc-going), as shown in various different ways against Montreal.

and

a short play (yep!) dealing with the trials and tribulations of a TFC supporter (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/4/11/2940476/the-glory-days-the-trials-and-tribulations-of-a-tfc-supporter).

[Darlofletch]

what's with tfc not scoring. (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/4/11/2942211/toronto-fcs-scoring-woes-a-statistical-look) a look at a bunch of stats that explain why we're having difficulties so far.

[Stouffville_RPB]

That's the best piece I've read on TFC in a long time Darlo. Written by anyone not just bloggers.

The problem with corners though is that it seems that more half the time the kick is short or long. Most of the time it is short it isn't by design either, the player simply isn't kicking it far/high enough. When we get a corner we really need to get the ball in a dangerous area where our players can actually get to it.

I'm more forgiving when it comes to crosses (though we should still get more chances out of them). Crosses are often on the run, with only one or two targets in the box.

If they aren't able to hit 5 or 6 guys in the box with a dead ball on a corner how can you expect them to connect with one or two on the run?

[tictoc]

Captain TFC. New strip now up at East Side Stand Up! (http://www.eastsidestandup.com)

[Darlofletch]

thanks stoufville , and yeah, corners have been consistently poor, and I feel like it's always been that way for TFC, when was the last time we had a reliably good corner taker? as for crosses, it's definitely harder, but the more targets you can have, the easier it gets. the recent uber defensive formation is necessary at the back, but we need to get a bit of balance back there, frings and or cann coming back should help the defence stand on it's own two feet so we can committ more to the attack. hopefully.

[Abou Sky]

Agree with Stouffville, super article Darlofletch

[Darlofletch]

Agree with Stouffville, super article Darlofletch

thanks again. wasn't by me, and here's another good one not by me, one of wtr's regular pre game pieces.

Know your enemy: Chivas USA, (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/4/12/2944988/know-your-enemy-chivas-usa)
the red-headed three-legged goat of the MLS family. Looking at lineups, tactics, strengths and weaknesses and areas to exploit.

[Darlofletch]

How you doin'? (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/4/13/2945715/how-you-doin-chivas-usa) Conversation with chivas blogger. looking at which chivas is real, the one that's lost 3 games at home, or the one that's won in salt lake and portland. which of their new players has had the biggest impact, and how labrocca and and ante jazic are doing so far this year.

[mowe]

http://www.canadiansoccernews.com/content.php?3063-Smoke-and-fire-at-Toronto-FC

So with some reluctance, this is what’s being suggested now:

All of this is based on conversations I’ve had with several MLS and TFC sources.

It’s being suggested that there is a fatal conflict between Paul Mariner – and those within the organization that have a MLS or English background – and Aron Winter, along with the Dutch thinkers. There is a personality conflict involved, but the root of the issue is about player personal decisions.

For simplicity sake let’s call the divide the 4-3-3 idealists versus the MLS pragmatists.

The MLS pragmatist’s suggestions are being mostly ignored (either literally, or being brought in only to rot on the bench) while players that the 4-3-3 idealists favour -- that the MLS pragmatists have no time for -- are consistently starting.

More at the link. Looks like there's a rift in the front office and some serious differences in opinion. Could get ugly.

[TFCBarrie]

it's all here-say. Rollins acknowledges as much.

[Roogsy]

^ LOL

[Oldtimer]

Merged into blogs thread. CSN is a blog.

I know most people here don't like him as he's anti-RPB, but he has been covering this story for weeks on his podcast.

[iy12l]

I'd rather have the 4-3-3 idealists, but we seriously need to get wins now.

[ensco]

Let me guess: Winter blames Mariner for Iro. Mariner blames Winter for everything else.

[Canary10]

Aren't these just the ramblings of a Vancouver Whitecaps paid journalist who is out to cause shit? Not to be taken seriously....

[[NBF]]

It sounds like a classic old school vs. new school mash up. One is a little bit country and the other is a little bit rock 'n' roll.

Paul Mariner is the old school, 4-4-1-1 or 4-4-2 guy. I dont know exactly what formation that Mariner was used to coaching in New England or what his preference was at Plymouth Argile.

Aron Winter is the new school, 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 guy.

So, maybe they could meet half way and play the formation that they both could agree on that has width and style. Like the 4-2-3-1 or 4-4-1-1. So with that said they need to find two defensive midfielders and a centre back.

--------------------------Kocic------------------------
Eckersley---------CB--------------Aceval--------Morgan
-------------------------------------------------------
-----------------CDM-------------CDM-----------------
Plata-------------------------------------------Johnson
--------------------------Silva-------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------
-----------------------Koevermans---------------------

[ag futbol]

It just keeps coming up ... the headline of the article sounds apt.

Really, TFC still needs a better talent sherpa in south america, regardless of who is in charge and what their philosophy is.

[Abou Sky]

It just keeps coming up ... the headline of the article sounds apt.

Really, TFC still needs a better talent sherpa in south america, regardless of who is in charge and what their philosophy is.


BANG ON!

That is the stuff about MLSE that really pisses me off, scouting has nothing to do with your cap, you can spend $100m on scouting if you wanted to, why are they not spending just a BIT more, $500k TOPS, and scouting more in S. America, Africa and Asia?

[OgtheDim]

Meh......didn't Rollins say basically the same thing just before the season started?

Content has to be filled I suppose.

[Oldtimer]

Meh......didn't Rollins say basically the same thing just before the season started?

Content has to be filled I suppose.

Yeah, he's been saying it ever since the Ives article during the draft. He's also said on the podcast that it is just rumblings, and he has no solid proof. It might be a case of where there is smoke, there is fire, or (especially in Duane's case) it could be just an example of blowing smoke.

In either case, if there is a rift, I would expect Mariner out the door, not Winter. Mariner was brought in to handle MLS trades and the draft, he wasn't brought in for his coaching resume.

The thing that speaks against a rift being serious, is that Mariner turned down the chance to run the whole Revs operation. One would think that if things were really unmanageable in TFC-land, he would have jumped at the chance.

[Fort York Redcoat]

I would expect a little dismay at the managerial level with results like these. I'd expect finger pointing the more people in charge at that level. One thing must be said in the talk of the Winter/Mariner team- Mariner gave Winter a record number of options in MLS last year to go on. That takes some doing. And a sizable amount of bad luck added.

[tictoc]

Cursed. New strip now up at RedNation Online! (http://www.rednationonline.ca/)

[Pookie]

Winter: Right man with the wrong timeline?

http://www.sportsnet.ca/fanfuel/2012/04/16/tfc_toronto_fc_aron_winter_mls/

[ArmenJBX]

Winter: Right man with the wrong timeline?

http://www.sportsnet.ca/fanfuel/2012/04/16/tfc_toronto_fc_aron_winter_mls/

Enjoyed that!

[Pookie]

Thanks. I find it best to use the 24 hour rule when writing about TFC lately. Let the emotions cool down and then try to deal with it.

[spark]

BottjerRNO spoke with Adrian Cann after last weekend's match on his return and getting the season turned around

RETURN OF CANN VITAL FOR TFC (http://www.rednationonline.ca/ReturnofCannvitalforTFC.aspx)

[bgnewf]

http://viewfromthesouthstands.com/2012/04/we-dont-like-friendlies/

Why I feel a Liverpool friendly would be a HUGE mistake for TFC

[narduch]

http://viewfromthesouthstands.com/2012/04/we-dont-like-friendlies/

Why I feel a Liverpool friendly would be a HUGE mistake for TFC

The most annoying thing about this reported friendly is that our league match was moved. Moved to a date where we could be missing 5 or more players to national team duty.

So basically the club is telling the fans that money generating mid-season friendlies are more important than giving TFC the best chance possible to make the playoffs.

Of course if the current league form continues maybe that September game against Chicago will be meaningless anyways.

[Abou Sky]

The most annoying thing about this reported friendly is that our league match was moved. Moved to a date where we could be missing 5 or more players to national team duty.

So basically the club is telling the fans that money generating mid-season friendlies are more important than giving TFC the best chance possible to make the playoffs.

Of course if the current league form continues maybe that September game against Chicago will be meaningless anyways.

It's not just about money, it is about PR for the team and the league. If we can get a few more EPL/Europe only viewers to come out that is good for soccer which is good for us long term.

There will be a day when that cap is $20m+++ don't you want that sooner than later?

[narduch]

It's not just about money, it is about PR for the team and the league. If we can get a few more EPL/Europe only viewers to come out that is good for soccer which is good for us long term.

There will be a day when that cap is $20m+++ don't you want that sooner than later?

Not sure how many Euro-snobs games like this convert into TFC fans.

I have no problem with friendlies. Just don't move league games and put the team in a disadvantage to play them.

Why are you defending this move? Its bad for the team.

[spark]

Another episode of North of 49 - the first part is all TFC, going over last weekend's result and the state of the team going into this weekends match with Chicago. The interview this week is with Adrian Cann (15min mark), who talks about his return from injury and the evolution of the sport here in Toronto. It wraps it all up with looking at Vancouver & Montreal.

NORTH OF 49 - EPISODE 6: INTERVIEW W ADRIAN CANN (http://rednationonline.ca/Northof49Episode6.aspx)

Added to that is an interview with Ante Jazic about his career and playing for Canada

RNO INTERVIEW SERIES: ANTE JAZIC (http://rednationonline.ca/RedNationInterviewSeriesAnteJazic.aspx)

[tictoc]

Friendly? New strip now up at East Side Stand Up! (http://www.eastsidestandup.com/)

[Abou Sky]

Not sure how many Euro-snobs games like this convert into TFC fans.

I have no problem with friendlies. Just don't move league games and put the team in a disadvantage to play them.

Why are you defending this move? Its bad for the team.

Not really defending it, and you are right that these should be done at the end of season, the same way that Liverpool et. al. do it, but there ARE some positives to it and although I love TFC, we do have to think of what is best for MLS because without a league there is no team.

I think people here think TFC is more popular than it is. The wife of my son's ball hockey coach works for MLSE and she doesn't know the coaches name, she said last Saturday morning "Well they are missing that really good player of theirs aren't they?"

She is not dumb, she is very into sports, she just doesn't give a crap about TFC and has NEVER been to a game. Her son plays soccer and hopefully will start to get into TFC but they need to get new people in the stands.

It isn't just about the Euro fans, but also about the VERY casual soccer fan who watches only a few world cup games and some championships.

Hell, go out and ask 100 people who is playing in the FA cup and I would bet 90% of they DON'T KNOW WHAT THE FA CUP IS.

At the TFC v LAG game I had people asking me if it was a friendly, people didn't even know why they were there but hopefully enough of those people had fun to buy tix for a couple of games at BMO and then maybe next year a few more and eventually seasons.

[Abou Sky]

Friendly? New strip now up at East Side Stand Up! (http://www.eastsidestandup.com/)

Best yet!

Reminds me of 'screw you guys, I'm going home'

[tictoc]

Best yet!

Reminds me of 'screw you guys, I'm going home'


Haha. Yeah, there's a little bit of that in it for sure. Thanks.

[Darlofletch]

Usual pre match preview pieces
How you doin'? (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/4/20/2962117/how-you-doin-chicago-fire) chicago blogger answering questions on chris rolfe, dan gargan and what type of team we'll see on saturday

Know your enemy. (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/4/19/2961249/toronto-fc-chicago-fire-mls-know-your-enemy) detailed breakdown of chicago's tactics and strengths, and areas to exploit.

[bgnewf]

Lower Your Expectations TFC Fans – You’ll Live Longer

http://viewfromthesouthstands.com/2012/04/lowered-expectation/

Go to the game. Have fun win lose or draw.If you are not having fun why are u going?

[ArmenJBX]

Game against Chicago Fire tomorrow? No one can get injured.
Game against Liverpool in midseason? OMG EVERYONE IS GOING TO BREAK THEIR CLAVICLES.

Seriously, i don't get it. It's just another game of soccer. The chance of injury is the same as against any other team.

[bgnewf]

What with respect due to you I think you are missing is that yes the possibility/probability of injury is the same in one game as there is in any other, but losing a player to injury in a meaningless ca$h grab friendly that does not help, but only hinders, this team's small chance to make the playoffs is really really galling to a lot of us. Furthermore moving the league game a while ago to accommodate this 'scouse circus means that the Reds could be out up to five players on International duty for the rescheduled Chicago game that would not be absent otherwise.

[tictoc]

The cosmic dance. New strip now up at East Side Stand Up! (http://www.eastsidestandup.com/)

[Still Kicking]

My blog is a stinking mess....suits the team well.
Mistake by the Lake (http://torontofcfan-mistakebythelake.blogspot.ca/)

[tictoc]

Forget about it. New strip now up at RedNation Online! (http://www.rednationonline.ca/)

[bgnewf]

"Turmoil FC" Lose Sixth In A Row – Post Game Video Blog

http://viewfromthesouthstands.com/2012/04/turmoil-fc/

A sixth loss in a row for Toronto/Turmoil FC this weekend past has stirred up reports of on field and off field conflict, a front office that is getting lectured to by senior MLSE management and we have rumours swirling of player and/or coaching exits that might soon be taking place.

Just another week in the drama that is Toronto FC.

In this video blog I take a quick look back at some of the more odd happenings during and after last weekend’s all too common home defeat and what they all might mean going forward for this club.

[Darlofletch]

He's running out of time, but has the best defence/midfield available to him since he got here. eff changing formations or 5 at the back, it's now or never for Winter's 4-3-3 (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/4/24/2970828/aron-winter-4-3-3-toronto-fc-mls#comments).

and looking at Canada's olympic draw (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/4/24/2973069/canadas-road-to-gold), it's tough but do-able.

[BottjerRNO]

Another episode of North of 49 - the first part is all TFC, discussing Aron Winter, the losing streak and the loss to Chicago. Also includes a lengthy interview with TFC defender Doneil Henry.

http://www.rednationonline.ca/Northof49Episode7.aspx

[Oldtimer]

Not a fan of Duane, but this one is a must-read:

http://www.canadiansoccernews.com/content.php?3127-The-end-of-Winter


As I wrote in theScore piece there is a persistent rumour that Winter has been given to the end of the Montreal Voyageurs Cup tie – that's four games. If things are still this bad then...

[BottjerRNO]

A couple new TFC-related articles up on RNO this morning.

Djuradj Vujcic spoke with Milos and Quillan and reveals that Optimism remains between the posts for TFC:
http://rednationonline.ca/OptimismremainsbetweenthepostsforTFC.aspx

Kamal Hylton asks the question Will Toronto be next for US Soccer Development Academy?
http://rednationonline.ca/WillTorontobenextforUSSoccerDevelopment.aspx

[bgnewf]

Tom Anselmi – We vs They

http://viewfromthesouthstands.com/2012/04/tom-anselmi-we-vs-they/

Why Tom Anselmi is ultimately responsible for the current mess that is Toronto FC, his own words notwithstanding.

[tictoc]

Don't stop believing. New strip now up at East Side Stand Up! (http://www.eastsidestandup.com)

[Darlofletch]

Know Your Enemy: Real Salt Lake. (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/4/26/2977935/know-your-enemy-real-salt-lake) the usual detailed breakdown of how rsl likes to play, their strengths and weaknesses and how to beat them.

[Darlofletch]

How you doin'? (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/4/27/2982171/how-you-doin-real-salt-lake) q and a with rsl blogger, talking about their expectations for the season, what sort of team we'll see after a busy stretch of their chedule, javier morales and Will Johnson

[bgnewf]

TFC Lose at RSL in a Game They Might Have Deserved Better From

http://viewfromthesouthstands.com/2012/04/tfc-lose-at-rsl/

My post game video blog thoughts from TFC's heartbreaking loss in the last seconds of injury time at Salt Lake City Saturday night.

[Darlofletch]

we need a hero. (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/4/29/2985733/real-salt-lake-3-2-toronto-fc-we-really-need-a-hero)

a lot of good signs in that game, but the same old bad defence and lack of mental strength killed us again.

[tictoc]

Looking for Answers (Part 1 of 3). New strip now up at RedNation Online! (http://www.rednationonline.ca/)

[Darlofletch]

Gut check time. (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/4/29/2987527/gut-check-time) where do we go from here, as fans/supporters?

[Darlofletch]

Playing catch-up makes TFC look better. (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/4/30/2987644/constantly-playing-catch-up-makes-tfc-look-better-than-they-are)

been feeling like tfc are playing ok recently, creating chances, looking good going forward, and deserve better then 0-7? check out some stats. a) tfc have been trailing 71% of the time, which is a big factor as to why we look better than the other team at times, we have to attack and create, they usually don't.

181 minutes so far in mls tfc's games have been tied, with both teams theoretically trying just as hard to score a goal. almost exactly 2 games worth. combined score in that time? tfc 1 - everyone else 10.

[tictoc]

Looking for Answers (Part 2 of 3). New strip now up at East Side Stand Up! (http://www.eastsidestandup.com/)

[tictoc]

Looking for Answers (Part 3 of 3). New strip now up at East Side Stand Up! (http://www.eastsidestandup.com/)

[Darlofletch]

Usual preview pieces up now

Know your enemy (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/5/1/2992641/know-your-enemy-montreal-impact-meeting-the-second), looking at impact formations, form, tactics etc.
How you doin'? (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/5/1/2992540/how-you-doin-montreal-impact) q and a with montreal blogger
and a more tfc focused preview, (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/5/2/2992749/toronto-fc-montreal-impact-voyageurs-cup-may-2nd) wondering what kind of team Winter's going to put out there, will we see experimentation, or an A team and some much needed continuity?

[Pookie]

Here are a couple.

We have more Canadian players combined than MTL and VAN, yet joined VAN in asking for the quota to be lowered. Considering development in this country, is this our achillies heel?

http://www.sportsnet.ca/fanfuel/2012/04/30/toronto_fc_tfc_mls_soccer_csa/

Winter, Johnson and Avila all claim that Toronto FC is better than the Impact. Are they nuts? Or is this strange view in light of reality actually a sign of something positive brewing? I weigh in with references to a prominent Sports Psychologist to speculate as to what may really be going on:

http://www.sportsnet.ca/fanfuel/2012/05/02/toronto_fc_montreal_impact_bob_rotella/

[Darlofletch]

I hate myself for loving this. (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/5/3/2995548/montreal-impact-0-0-toronto-fc-i-hate-myself-for-loving-this)

we parked the bus, which is ok, but really didn't do a good job of it, and can thank luck, kocic and a poor impact team for getting the 0-0. But hey, a result's a result, baby steps.

[narduch]

I know everyone hate's Duane Rollins, but he's been doing a good job of late cover the mess that is TFC's FO. Here's another good article from him:

http://www.canadiansoccernews.com/content.php?3168-A-growing-disconnect

[tictoc]

As long as we're here... New strip now up RedNationOnline! (http://www.rednationonline.ca/)

[Darlofletch]

Unbearable. (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/5/6/3003196/toronto-fc-0-2-dc-united-mls-worst-start) the post game interviews really told the story of saturday's game.

but hey the academy teams both won (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/5/6/3003997/toronto-fc-academy-opens-csl-season), so that's something.

[Pookie]

And for that mess that you have seen over 5 years, just how much more are you paying than the average MLS ticket prices by vantage point @ BMO?

http://www.sportsnet.ca/fanfuel/2012/05/07/toronto_fc_tfc_tickets_2012_ticket_prices/

Feels good doesn't it?

[Pookie]

As a footnote to the blog, while I compared TFC prices to average prices by vantage point it is worth noting that TFC prices are amongst the highest in the league. This is where the team's pricing per game ranks by vantage point in the league:

Club Seats - 3rd
Center Line - 2nd
Off Center Line - 1st
Corner Seats - 2nd
North End Seats - 1st
Supporters - 1st

[ArmenJBX]

Ten Reasons Why I Should Be the Head Coach
http://www.rednationonline.ca/Portals/0/article_photos/armen_tfc_coach.jpg

http://rednationonline.ca/TenreasonswhyIshouldbeheadcoach.aspx

[Oldtimer]

Ten Reasons Why I Should Be the Head Coach
http://www.rednationonline.ca/Portals/0/article_photos/armen_tfc_coach.jpg

http://rednationonline.ca/TenreasonswhyIshouldbeheadcoach.aspx

I know you're just being humorous, but I'd choose Nicol, Mariner or Rongen over you. :D

[Just One Man]

http://tosportingpost.blogspot.ca/

Just thought I would throw mine up here. It isn't TFC or MLS specific. Really it is just Toronto specific.

This post was very much about MLS though... http://tosportingpost.blogspot.ca/2011/12/case-for-canadian-exceptionalsim-or.html

[ArmenJBX]

I know you're just being humorous, but I'd choose Nicol, Mariner or Rongen over you. :D

I am shocked and appalled! :O
How.....How could you say tha-Yeah you're right :P
I endorse Thomas Rongen.

[ArmenJBX]

http://tosportingpost.blogspot.ca/

Just thought I would throw mine up here. It isn't TFC or MLS specific. Really it is just Toronto specific.

This post was very much about MLS though... http://tosportingpost.blogspot.ca/2011/12/case-for-canadian-exceptionalsim-or.html

Interesting.
I like the piece on Why Toronto Sports fans are so angry.

Keep it up!

[bgnewf]

TFC Bunkers At Home - Loses Eighth Straight

http://viewfromthesouthstands.com/2012/05/tfc-bunkers-at-home-loses-eighth-straight

Some plaudits for Julian de Guzman, who played very well Saturday past as TFC lost its eighth straight MLS League tilt, including four shutouts at home. I try and (unsuccessfully) understand Aron Winter's tactics plus I set up Wednesday's key fixture against Montreal in the V-Cup which might turn out to be a watershed moment for this team.
Plus some interesting video of DeRo and JdG at the end of the game.

[Just One Man]

Interesting.
I like the piece on Why Toronto Sports fans are so angry.

Keep it up!

Thanks!

I have slowed down writing for it in the past few months, having been busy with a move and a new job, but I definitely intend to keep writing for it. It is a bit of catharsis. And it helps me keep from getting banned on message boards when I can vent on my own blog.

[ArmenJBX]

Hall the topic of Aron Winter's praise (http://rednationonline.ca/HallthetopicofAronWintersPraise.aspx)

http://www.rednationonline.ca/Portals/0/Jeremy_Hall.jpg


When Toronto FC picked up Hall from FC Dallas over the offseason, not much was known about the fullback, who has three MLS seasons to his name already. He came in, injured, and has been working steadily to regain fitness. He’s back, now, and working towards a regular spot.

“I’m just trying to find the pace of the game,” said Hall. “It’s my first game coming back from injury and I’m still not 100 per cent fit where I want to be, especially in the position that I play in, and the way I play, I like to get up and down the field, so I still have a ways to go, but definitely a progression.”

“Physically I feel great,” Hall continued. “Fitness-wise I still think I have a ways to go. I’ve been working hard with the trainers to get back my fitness, in the gym. It’s just game fitness; I need to gain some fitness. I think there’s a couple reserve games lined up so hopefully I get some minutes.”

read more... (http://rednationonline.ca/HallthetopicofAronWintersPraise.aspx)

[tictoc]

Closed door meeting. New strip now up at East Side Stand Up! (http://www.eastsidestandup.com/)

[Darlofletch]

forgot all about linking pre game stuff, but here's my report on the win. 2-0, oh so many surprises out there last night (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/5/10/3011014/toronto-fc-2-0-montreal-impact-aggregate-2-0-why-cant-we-play-like).

[Pookie]

What does last night's win say about our future?

Probably absolutely nothing of a predictive nature. But that doesn't mean it wasn't special.

http://www.sportsnet.ca/fanfuel/2012/05/10/toronto_fc_tfc_defeat_montreal_impact/

[bgnewf]

Impact Fans Trash BMO Field - And Lose Again in the V-Cup

http://viewfromthesouthstands.com/2012/05/impact-lose/

Exclusive video from TFC's win over the Impact Wednesday night at BMO Field, including video of Impact fans throwing chairs and flares from the top of the East stands onto TFC fans below

[pekduck]

thanks for the footage, and keeping up the blog over all these years


Impact Fans Trash BMO Field - And Lose Again in the V-Cup

http://viewfromthesouthstands.com/2012/05/impact-lose/

Exclusive video from TFC's win over the Impact Wednesday night at BMO Field, including video of Impact fans throwing chairs and flares from the top of the East stands onto TFC fans below

[Pookie]

Impact Fans Trash BMO Field - And Lose Again in the V-Cup

http://viewfromthesouthstands.com/2012/05/impact-lose/

Exclusive video from TFC's win over the Impact Wednesday night at BMO Field, including video of Impact fans throwing chairs and flares from the top of the East stands onto TFC fans below


Good stuff and sorry I retweeted you as:

Michael Gardner ‏ @GardnerFanfuel (https://twitter.com/#!/GardnerFanfuel)
Video captures #TFC (https://twitter.com/#!/search/%23TFC) vs #Impact (https://twitter.com/#!/search/%23Impact) including lit flare and seat apparently thrown from visitor support to crowd by @bgnewf (https://twitter.com/#!/bgnewf)

I quickly corrected it to say:

Michael Gardner ‏ @GardnerFanfuel (https://twitter.com/#!/GardnerFanfuel)
Should clarify the video was done by @bgnewf (https://twitter.com/#!/bgnewf). He wasn't throwing the chair :)


Sorry about that. Didn't mean to imply #hooliganism on your part ;)

[ColoColo91]

Can Anybody translate Hungarian... My buddy @ work told me about this... It says Mikeal Ballack to TFC.... http://www.nemzetisport.hu/nemet_lab...ontoba-2129573 (http://www.nemzetisport.hu/nemet_labdarugas/bundesliga-ballack-kovetheti-volt-valogatottbeli-tarsat-torontoba-2129573)

[Yohan]

Can Anybody translate Hungarian... My buddy @ work told me about this... It says Mikeal Ballack to TFC.... http://www.nemzetisport.hu/nemet_lab...ontoba-2129573 (http://www.nemzetisport.hu/nemet_labdarugas/bundesliga-ballack-kovetheti-volt-valogatottbeli-tarsat-torontoba-2129573)
http://translate.google.com/translate?sl=hu&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nemzetisport.hu%2Fnemet_labdaru gas%2Fbundesliga-ballack-kovetheti-volt-valogatottbeli-tarsat-torontoba-2129573

Bundesliga: Ballack was followed by team mate in Toronto American news media that Michael Ballack, the German football league leading Bayer Leverkusen in the summer, the Canadian players to contract with Toronto FC.
Ad
Toronto play football Torsten Frings, Ballack who for years played with the German national team. The Netherlands Aron Winter, co-host of drivers conducted in the MLS, last eight matches earned no points.
Ballack betrayed: the end of May its decision where to continue his career.

[Oldtimer]

Sounds like it's just the BILD article again.

[Pookie]

Alessandro Nesta to MLS? Yep.

Could he help our back line? Yep.

Is he coming to Toronto? Wouldn't bet on it.

http://www.sportsnet.ca/fanfuel/2012/05/14/could_nesta_come_to_toronto_fc/

[tictoc]

All bad things must come to an end. New strip now up at RedNation Online! (http://www.rednationonline.ca)

[JuliquE]

All bad things must come to an end. New strip now up at RedNation Online! (http://www.rednationonline.ca)
Just wanted to say that this one made me smile.

I think we all witnessed a truly remarkable moment in football, yesterday, and those always inspire us to believe, again (not necessarily football exclusive).

It's nice the way you connected it to our situation, with a bit of humour.

Cheers. =)


p.s. Weird thread is weird. :trollface:

[tictoc]

Thanks. I'm really glad you liked it.




Just wanted to say that this one made me smile.

I think we all witnessed a truly remarkable moment in football, yesterday, and those always inspire us to believe, again (not necessarily football exclusive).

It's nice the way you connected it to our situation, with a bit of humour.

Cheers. =)


p.s. Weird thread is weird. :trollface:

[Darlofletch]

Thoughts and general confusion at the brennan and de klerk changes. (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/5/14/3020871/aron-winter-bob-de-klerk-jim-brennan-coaching-changes-toronto-fc)

[Pookie]

TFC Hiring: Experience Not Necessary, Apply Within. Thoughts on the coaching shuffle

http://www.sportsnet.ca/fanfuel/2012/05/15/tfc_jim_brennan_assistant_coach_premature/



Whitecaps vs TFC - some quirky pre-game stats and a song or two

http://www.sportsnet.ca/fanfuel/2012/05/14/fan_fuel_vancouver_whitecaps_toronto_fc_acc_final_ preview/

[Darlofletch]

starting off our whitecaps game coverage with Know your enemy (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/5/15/3022496/know-your-enemy-vancouver-whitecaps-meeting-the-first-voyageurs-cup), looking at their form, tactical shifts over the season, strengths and weaknesses and all that.

[bgnewf]

Reading The TFC Tea Leaves

http://viewfromthesouthstands.com/2012/05/reading-the-tfc-tea-leaves/

TFC makes some coaching moves that are are as difficult to decipher as the old Soviet Politburo used to be. Thoughts on BDK's, Brennan's & Mariner's new jobs.

[Darlofletch]

my tfc-caps preview. (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/5/16/3023025/toronto-fc-vancouver-whitecaps-keep-trollin-trollin-trollin-trollin)

forget 6-1 over the surrender monkeys, or lightning abandonments, playing this shitty, then still beating the caps would be the best possible way to troll vancouver fans.

[tictoc]

Stranger things. New strip now up at East Side Stand Up! (http://www.eastsidestandup.com/)

[Darlofletch]

report on last night's game. tfc on the edge of glory. (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/5/17/3025831/vancouver-whitecaps-1-1-toronto-fc-were-on-the-edge-of-glory)

[bgnewf]

Don't Let A Wonder Goal Get you Down!

http://viewfromthesouthstands.com/2012/05/v-cup-2012-leg-1

Some video musings post game after Toronto FC got a well deserved draw away at Vancouver in the first leg of the 2012 Voyageurs Cup Final.

[Darlofletch]

some of the usual pre game pieces.

my preview: Goalfest guaranteed? (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/5/18/3027967/toronto-fc-dc-united-mls-may-19th)

Know Your Enemy: (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/5/18/3028393/know-your-enemy-dc-united-meeting-the-second) checking out dc's form and what they're doing differently over the last couple of weeks.

[tictoc]

A protest of sorts. New strip now up at RedNationOnline.ca (http://www.rednationonline.ca)

[Redcoe15]

^^He might have to change plans if she withholds sex. g:D

[tictoc]

Haha, wouldn't we all!


^^He might have to change plans if she withholds sex. g:D

[Auzzy]

A protest of sorts. New strip now up at RedNationOnline.ca (http://www.rednationonline.ca)

That's a great one...

[tictoc]

Spread the word. New strip now up at East Side Stand Up! (http://www.eastsidestandup.com)

[Pookie]

Our club was born without a vision. It was a necessary piece of a business deal to secure a stadium. Fans, with a vision for championship football and owners, with a vision to fill the stadium, have been at odds since the get go.

http://www.sportsnet.ca/fanfuel/2012/05/21/tfc_ownership_fans_future/
(http://www.sportsnet.ca/fanfuel/2012/05/21/tfc_ownership_fans_future/)

Link to the supporting City of Toronto documents (for some reason, accessible within the City of Ottawa's database as they were planning for their own MLS team)

http://www.ottawa.ca/calendar/ottawa/citycouncil/pec/2009/02-24/8-CSS0013-Document 1 Appendix C - BMO Toronto Report.pdf

[bgnewf]

Toronto FC - Support vs Hope

http://viewfromthesouthstands.com/2012/05/toronto-fc-support-vs-hope/
(http://viewfromthesouthstands.com/2012/05/toronto-fc-support-vs-hope/)
Toronto FC reaches a watershed moment in the 2012 campaign in turmoil and apparent disarray. Why a win Wednesday night vs Vancouver might be a huge historical moment for TFC and for its supporters.

[tictoc]

Plan B. New strip now up at East Side Stand Up! (http://www.eastsidestandup.com/)

[Pookie]

For just one night, set the negativity aside and make BMO a hostile place for the visitors.

http://www.sportsnet.ca/fanfuel/2012/05/23/fan_fuel_toronto_fc_vancouver_whitecaps/

[bgnewf]

TFC Defend the Voyageurs Cup – Advance to CONCACAF Champions League

http://viewfromthesouthstands.com/2012/05/tfc-defend-the-voyageurs-cup/

Some post game video thoughts after Toronto FC successfully defends the Voyageurs Cup Wednesday evening at BMO Field.

[Redcoe15]

Plan B. New strip now up at East Side Stand Up! (http://www.eastsidestandup.com/)

Will our boy make an exception and shave off the beard to celebrate last night Voyageurs Cup win?

[Auzzy]

Will our boy make an exception and shave off the beard to celebrate last night Voyageurs Cup win?

Already happened! Twitter, from 12 hours ago:


Paul Marhue ‏@greypaul
(https://twitter.com/#!/greypaul)I shaved!

[tictoc]

The Avenger. New strip now up at East Side Stand Up! (http://www.eastsidestandup.com/)

[Darlofletch]

have been very lax in linking things here, one of many things that feels like it's getting away from me, but anyway, here's a wee rant about tfc's new marketing approach and all the special events they've got lined up this summer. (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/5/24/3042087/toronto-fc-gimmick-promotions-disappearing-crowds-mls)

[ArmenJBX]

LMFAOOOOOOOO
Yes Paul!
Hilarious, I loved that last one

[Lucky Strike]

have been very lax in linking things here, one of many things that feels like it's getting away from me, but anyway, here's a wee rant about tfc's new marketing approach and all the special events they've got lined up this summer. (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/5/24/3042087/toronto-fc-gimmick-promotions-disappearing-crowds-mls)

It's not necessarily linked to this article, but I wanted to drop by and say you're doing a great job. I read your site every day. What I like best is the fact that there's such a wide variety to TFC topics. Keep it up!

[tictoc]

Thanks, Armen!


LMFAOOOOOOOO
Yes Paul!
Hilarious, I loved that last one

[Yohan]

The Avenger. New strip now up at East Side Stand Up! (http://www.eastsidestandup.com/)

win!

[Darlofletch]

Thanks man, I appreciate that, (and the reading every day bit as well obviously). can be a tough and ridiculously time consuming slog at times, but overall i'm still having fun with it. keep reading, we'll keep writing.

edit: that's in response to lucky strike's comment. haven't learnt how to use the new boards apparently, I really need to get back here more.

[Greatest Ripoff]

have been very lax in linking things here, one of many things that feels like it's getting away from me, but anyway, here's a wee rant about tfc's new marketing approach and all the special events they've got lined up this summer. (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/5/24/3042087/toronto-fc-gimmick-promotions-disappearing-crowds-mls)

It was fucking pissing me off on Wednesday. They had that stupid dj behind the north stand playing music louder than the PA system during the trophy presentation. I couldn't hear a thing that was being said. You would think someone would have enough brains not to be playing loud while a cup was being handed out.

[Darlofletch]

I know, I'm in 227 so could hear him as well. hate it with such a passion that he's there. I'll never go early and get a poutine and hang out in the beer garden any more because of him. I guess generally it's a matter of personal taste, and it's me being a grumpy old man, but yes, I agree that during any trophy presentation he should absolutely be shut up, don't care how many people actually like him.

[Oldtimer]

The Avenger. New strip now up at East Side Stand Up! (http://www.eastsidestandup.com/)

Classic satire. Maybe you should give a signed copy to Julian, I'm sure he'd enjoy it.

[tictoc]

Thanks. I wonder sometimes if the players know about the comic. Maybe it's better that they don't!


Classic satire. Maybe you should give a signed copy to Julian, I'm sure he'd enjoy it.

[tictoc]

Crazy talk. New strip now up at RedNation Online! (http://www.rednationonline.ca)

[Canary10]

I put a new post on my fledgling blog on how fate intervened to give TFC its first win of the season. Word of warning, it's not for the faint of heart. http://typicaltfc.ca/

[Pookie]

IF MLSE wants to reward Academy grads "handsomely" and make a statement about them as an organization, why are they paid almost half as much as NCAA grad Luis Silva?

http://www.sportsnet.ca/fanfuel/2012/05/29/toronto_fc_academy_mls_tfc/

[BottjerRNO]

A few new items up on RedNation.

Inside the MLS Interview with Thomas Rongen (http://www.rednationonline.ca/InsidetheMLSThomasRongen.aspx)

North of 49 Podcast including an interview with Dwayne De Rosario (http://www.rednationonline.ca/Northof49Episode12.aspx)

The Wandering Canuck: Take a chance this summer - Fall in love with Canadian Soccer (http://www.rednationonline.ca/TheWanderingCanuckTakeachancethissummer.aspx)

Morgan looking to carry form to National team (http://www.rednationonline.ca/MorganlookingtocarryformtoNationalteam.aspx)

Giving back via the Festival of Football to be held in Toronto in August (http://www.rednationonline.ca/GivingbackviatheFestivalofFootball.aspx)

RedNation Interview Series: Samuel Piette (http://www.rednationonline.ca/RedNationInterviewSeriesSamuelPiette.aspx)

[bgnewf]

FC`s Voyageurs Cup Victory 2012 - Video Retrospective

http://viewfromthesouthstands.com/2012/05/voyageurs-cup-victory2012

A video retrospective from TFC`s 4th Consecutive defense of the Voyageurs Cup

[tictoc]

Two hundred years in the making. New Canadian Men's National Team strip now up at East Side Stand Up! (http://www.eastsidestandup.com)

[tictoc]

Taking nothing lightly. New Canadian Men's National Team strip now up at RedNation Online! (http://www.rednationonline.ca/)

[bgnewf]

CONCACAF No Longer Likes Underdogs

http://viewfromthesouthstands.com/2012/06/concacaf-underdogs/

Changes to the tournament and a tough draw temper TFC Champions League hopes for 2012-2013

[Pookie]

Today's blog focuses onTFC Academy. I try to look through the hype and ask what does it really offer our kids?

http://www.sportsnet.ca/fanfuel/2012/06/06/tfc_academy_parents_signing_up_toronto_fc/

[Canary10]

Dunfield's smuggling pillows and 4 other things that have gone wrong for TFC so far this season:

http://typicaltfc.ca/

[bgnewf]

Winter Goes - Anselmi Stays

http://viewfromthesouthstands.com/2012/06/winter-goes/

Why I feel Tom Anselmi is ultimately to blame for the mess that is Toronto FC

[Oldtimer]

Waking the Red, Duncan Fletcher's blog is worth reading today:

http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/6/8/3072050/toronto-fc-aron-winter-fired-tom-anselmi

[Darlofletch]

Thanks Oldtimer. was just coming here to post that. choice quotes from Anselmi very neatly demonstrate why he's been the problem all along.

while I'm here, here's my Canada v Cuba preview

Let's go to the Hex, oh baby. (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/6/7/3069555/canada-cuba-world-cup-qualifying) got to pick up the 3 points here, crappy pitch, heat and concacaf be damned.

[tictoc]

Feeling lucky? New strip now up a East Side Stand Up! (http://www.eastsidestandup.com)

[Oldtimer]

Feeling lucky? New strip now up a East Side Stand Up! (http://www.eastsidestandup.com)

That is an instant classic!

[Pookie]

Late to the update section but we ran this today on Sportsnet

TFC Fired the Wrong Man

http://www.sportsnet.ca/fanfuel/2012/06/08/toronto_fc_tfc_aron_winter_fired_mlse_tom_anselmi/

[Redcoe15]

Feeling lucky? New strip now up a East Side Stand Up! (http://www.eastsidestandup.com)


That is an instant classic!

Yup. Definetly has a very good political cartoon edge to it.

[tictoc]

I'll get back to you. New strip now up at RedNation Online! (http://www.rednationonline.ca/)

[JuliquE]

Feeling lucky? New strip now up a East Side Stand Up! (http://www.eastsidestandup.com)
Bit late to the party, but.. LMAO! *slow clap* -- could certainly have used this pick-me up, when the news broke.

The latest one is great, as ever; always seems to capture my mood, exactly.

Thanks!

[tictoc]

Thanks for the kind words everyone! I'm glad that you enjoyed the last few strips.

[tictoc]

Not asking much. New Canadian National Team strip now up at East Side Stand Up! (http://www.eastsidestandup.com)

[Redcoe15]

^^ LOL! That guy certainly knows how to dream big.

[ArmenJBX]

EURO Cup End-of-Week Recap
http://rednationonline.ca/RNOEuroCupweekendwrapup.aspx

[Darlofletch]

after the canada fun, back to the tfc grind.

Will TFC get their glorious summer? (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/6/13/3079506/toronto-fc-paul-mariner-aron-winter)

what sort of changes can we expect to see from paul mariner, will it make the slightest bit of difference, and will he finally be the one given enough time to actually do something?

[Pookie]

How much time should fans give Mariner for a turnaround?

http://www.sportsnet.ca/fanfuel/2012/06/14/toronto_fc_tfc_paul_mariner_mls_debute/

[tictoc]

Expectations. New strip now up at East Side Stand Up! (http://www.eastsidestandup.com)

[Darlofletch]

couple of preview articles

first up looking at tfc and what to expect now mariner's in charge (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/6/15/3089699/toronto-fc-sporting-kansas-city-enter-7)
and
know your enemy (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/6/15/3090026/know-your-enemy-sporting-kansas-city-meeting-the-first), looking at skc, formations tactics, areas to exploit.

[tfc2008]

Guys i dont know where to asked this,but i living now 3 weeks at Donsvieuw looked on the new Tfc accomodation and i see 7days in the week people playing soccer on the new fields.
someone know wat that is

[Fort York Redcoat]

Guys i dont know where to asked this,but i living now 3 weeks at Donsvieuw looked on the new Tfc accomodation and i see 7days in the week people playing soccer on the new fields.
someone know wat that is

That would be training. Possibly league play.

[bgnewf]

Mariner At The Helm for TFC

http://viewfromthesouthstands.com/2012/06/mariner-at-the-helm-for-tfc/

A look ahead at some of the more interesting storylines that might emerge starting Saturday in Kansas City as Paul Mariner officially takes charge of the helm for TFC and I propose three realistic goals for the Reds to measure success by for the rest of the season.

[bgnewf]

Mariner Starts Off With A Loss in KC

http://viewfromthesouthstands.com/2012/06/tfclosetokc/

My post game video look back at an inauspicious start for Paul Mariner with a 2-0 loss in KC, plus a TFC player who seriously disrespects himself, the club & the fans.

[tictoc]

Focusing on the positive. New strip now up at RedNation Online! (http://www.rednationonline.ca)

[tictoc]

Something worth talking about. New strip now up at Easy Side Stand Up! (http://www.eastsidestandup.com)

[bgnewf]

Three Toronto FC Players Arrested in Nightclub Altercation

http://viewfromthesouthstands.com/2012/06/three-toronto-fc-players-arrested-in-nightclub-altercation/

Thoughts on the arrest of three TFC players in Texas and what it all might say about the culture of this team plus links to arrest documents in Houston.

[spark]

Always looking for answers - Kamal Hylton lays out a comparison between Tampa Bay Rays and if their approach to managing their club can work for TFC

HOW THE TAMPA BAY RAYS MODEL COULD WORK FOR TFC (http://rednationonline.ca/HowtheTampaBayRaysmodelcouldworkforTFC.aspx)

[Darlofletch]

Houston previews.

What next? (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/6/20/3098263/toronto-fc-houston-dynamo-mls) with the tfc 3 back home and Cann out, can a depleted tfc lineup come together in adversity and get a surprising result?

Know your enemy. part 1 (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/6/19/3098439/know-your-enemy-houston-dynamo-meeting-the-first-part-one-the-lineup), looking at probable lineups and recent form and part 2 (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/6/20/3098891/know-your-enemy-houston-dynamo-meeting-the-first-part-two-tactics-and) looking at tactics and areas to exploit.

and finally, an anti-anselmi reworking of "where you lead" by carole King (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/6/20/3098745/toronto-fc-fire-tom-anselmi-poem-where-you-lead-i-wont-follow).

[Pookie]

Why is TFC so bad... always?

A simple objective look at our roster management by Domestic and International MLS rules.

http://www.sportsnet.ca/fanfuel/2012/06/20/toronto_fc_tfc_2012_mls_season_why_so_bad/

[bgnewf]

TFC Don’t Lose – But They Don’t Win Either

http://viewfromthesouthstands.com/2012/06/dont-lose-dont-win/

In this post game video blog I take a look back at the 3-3 draw between Houston Dynamo and Toronto FC and try to document the full list of emotions I felt as the game swung back and forth for the two hours.

I give Julian de Guzman my Man of The Match honours and I try and come to grips with the question of was this one point earned or two points lost for Toronto FC.

[Darlofletch]

very late with this, but here's my preview of the game (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/6/23/3112585/toronto-fc-vs-new-england-revolution), as well as looks at the revs in some other articles.

Know Your Enemy, part 1 (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/6/22/3110048/know-your-enemy-new-england-revolution-meeting-the-first-part-one-the), lineup's and form, and part 2 (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/6/22/3110936/know-your-enemy-new-england-revolution-meeting-the-first-tactics), tactics and areas to exploit

How you doin'? (http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/6/22/3109508/how-you-doin-new-england-revolution) chatting with revs blogger about how they'e improved over last year, kelyn Rowe, Saer Sene and more.

[bgnewf]

TFC Draw at home to New England 2-2

http://viewfromthesouthstands.com/2012/06/disappointedagain/

In what was arguably a bigger disappointment than the draw in Houston earlier in the week the Reds blow a two goal lead in the 94th minute to drop yet more points at home on Armed Forces Day.

In my post game video blog I take a look back at the disappointing draw, find some positives in the play of JdG, Koevermans, Morgan and especially Kocic and I take a look ahead to Montreal on Wednesday, a critical chance for the Reds to gain ground on Montreal. I also include some video from Armed Forces Day at BMO Field, including the memorable flyover of the two RCAF CF-18's.

[tictoc]

Looking for consistency. New strip now up at RedNation Online! (http://www.rednationonline.ca/)

[Pookie]

Gents and Ladies,

Today's blog features a great shot of the Anselmi banner as well as some very interesting stats under Mariner's tenure vs Winter's 2012 MLS Campaign. Believe it or not, we have actually taken steps backwards in almost all categories.

As always though, not pointing a finger at him to be fired. Clearly, accountability for the mess of this franchise resides in the office of Tom Anselmi.

http://www.sportsnet.ca/fanfuel/2012/06/25/toronto_fc_tfc_2012_mls_season_tom_anselmi_paul_ma riner/

From the Blog:

2012 MLS Results Under Winter (Average)

Possession: 47.9%
Passing: 72%
Duels Won: 49.7%
Shots For: 15.9 per game
Shots Against: 11.7 per game

2012 MLS Results Under Mariner (Average)

Possession: 37.2%
Passing: 61.3%
Duels Won: 53.7%
Shots For: 10 per game
Shots Against: 13.3 per game

[Redcoe15]

Looking for consistency. New strip now up at RedNation Online! (http://www.rednationonline.ca/)

"We are consistant... we consistently blow two goal leads!"

BWAH! Now THAT'S something we can laugh about in these miserable times.

Wish our boy felt the same way.

[joeyjones]

Gents and Ladies,

Today's blog features a great shot of the Anselmi banner as well as some very interesting stats under Mariner's tenure vs Winter's 2012 MLS Campaign. Believe it or not, we have actually taken steps backwards in almost all categories.

As always though, not pointing a finger at him to be fired. Clearly, accountability for the mess of this franchise resides in the office of Tom Anselmi.

http://www.sportsnet.ca/fanfuel/2012/06/25/toronto_fc_tfc_2012_mls_season_tom_anselmi_paul_ma riner/

From the Blog:

2012 MLS Results Under Winter (Average)

Possession: 47.9%
Passing: 72%
Duels Won: 49.7%
Shots For: 15.9 per game
Shots Against: 11.7 per game

2012 MLS Results Under Mariner (Average)

Possession: 37.2%
Passing: 61.3%
Duels Won: 53.7%
Shots For: 10 per game
Shots Against: 13.3 per game

conveniently leaving out the most important stat...points per game....good overview

[Oldtimer]

conveniently leaving out the most important stat...points per game....good overview

Aaron averaged 1.17 points per game over his tenure.

source: http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/6/10/3076591/ranking-toronto-fcs-coaches

Mariner: 0.67 or .5 points less per game.

So what's your point?

[joeyjones]

Aaron averaged 1.17 points per game over his tenure.

source: http://www.wakingthered.com/2012/6/10/3076591/ranking-toronto-fcs-coaches

Mariner: 0.67 or .5 points less per game.

So what's your point?

the stats presented in his post above reflect 2012, correct? so, why not include points per game average...that is my point..

[Yohan]

Love the stats comparison bw winter and mariner based on mariners three games in charge

[Pookie]

the stats presented in his post above reflect 2012, correct? so, why not include points per game average...that is my point..

I was looking at it more from a perspective of "vision" since that was the focus in making the change and of all the talk related to "hoof ball" that we kept hearing about. Some talk about Mariner's system being better suited to MLS. Others suggest that players will respond to his approach. A decline in virtually every category... off a baseline that led to pathetic results... seems to suggest that so far, it hasn't worked.

As for PPG, neither coach should be proud of it.

For me, looking at stats and expecting immediate results is reasonable considering the goal here is to keep the pressure on the FO's organizational structure. No one is asking for Mariner to be fired based on these results.

BUT the results are a cummulative total that lead directly to our leader, T. Anselmi. I thought it was pretty clear in the blog.

[Pookie]

Love the stats comparison bw winter and mariner based on mariners three games in charge

You mean based on his ability to influence outcomes in his 19+ months at the club?

[joeyjones]

I was looking at it more from a perspective of "vision" since that was the focus in making the change and of all the talk related to "hoof ball" that we kept hearing about. Some talk about Mariner's system being better suited to MLS. Others suggest that players will respond to his approach. A decline in virtually every category... off a baseline that led to pathetic results... seems to suggest that so far, it hasn't worked.

As for PPG, neither coach should be proud of it.

For me, looking at stats and expecting immediate results is reasonable considering the goal here is to keep the pressure on the FO's organizational structure. No one is asking for Mariner to be fired based on these results.

BUT the results are a cummulative total that lead directly to our leader, T. Anselmi. I thought it was pretty clear in the blog.

i don't want to come across as pro-Mariner or anti-Winter, all i'm saying is that you didn't just post the link to the blog, you took a snippet of the blog that provided stats from 2012 and left out one, imo, important stat, and that is points per game....obviously neither of them have a good ppg avg, but i think it is fair to point out that Mariner's results vs Winter's (3 gms v 10 gms) is almost 100% better...

the reds may shit the bed in the next 7 games, but all they would need is 1 point out of the next 7 to equal AW's results...