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OgtheDim
10-04-2016, 03:38 PM
Have At It People

OgtheDim
10-04-2016, 03:40 PM
FWIW - ESPN has picked this game - a bit of a stretch to have an all Canadian match up but they think it will make great TV

https://twitter.com/TaylorTwellman/status/783397156937871360


All the games in the East and the West are being done at the same time that day - 3 in the East - 5 in the West. Game will start on time.

Scotty74
10-04-2016, 03:51 PM
If Gio is back and fit, TFC will win this one. This team has looked much more comfortable on the road all year

RealG-TFC
10-04-2016, 04:19 PM
Montreal always makes me nervous. I hope we play a bit more direct.

mowe
10-04-2016, 07:29 PM
FWIW - ESPN has picked this game - a bit of a stretch to have an all Canadian match up but they think it will make great TV

https://twitter.com/TaylorTwellman/status/783397156937871360

Surprising they didn't pick DC-NYCFC, would've got much better ratings.

OgtheDim
10-05-2016, 06:15 AM
ESPN seems to be going for compelling TV. DCU home games are in a cavernous place and its difficult to do the logistics.

This game will be played hard and will be loud and a big derby.

Meaningful soccer in October in Canada - got to embrace this game rather then fear it.

Detroit_TFC
10-05-2016, 08:41 AM
Doubt I'll be able to see this game since I'll be in the UK at the time. Hope it's a win for the ages, a Giovinco hat trick would be like winning the lottery for me.

BritSOL
10-05-2016, 11:04 AM
Maybe it will be shown on SKYsports. That what I did a few weeks ago.

Doubt I'll be able to see this game since I'll be in the UK at the time. Hope it's a win for the ages, a Giovinco hat trick would be like winning the lottery for me.

Detroit_TFC
10-06-2016, 01:40 PM
Maybe it will be shown on SKYsports. That what I did a few weeks ago.

I hope so. That would be easier than trying to set up a VPN, etc.

OgtheDim
10-06-2016, 04:37 PM
Well Rickets seems to have recovered. Captained and scored twice for the CANMNT today. :canada:

greatwhitenorf
10-06-2016, 06:20 PM
Does that mean TSN will show the ESPN feed? Good thing it's being shown well in advance of the Jays game.

MightyDM
10-06-2016, 10:53 PM
Hagglund should start. He's been great versus Drogba this year.

molenshtain
10-07-2016, 12:24 AM
Drogba doesn't really start for them anymore

Fort York Redcoat
10-07-2016, 08:06 AM
Well Rickets seems to have recovered. Captained and scored twice for the CANMNT today. :canada:

TOS is BOSS!!!:canada:

Prof
10-08-2016, 08:07 PM
Following the USA's 2-0 win against Cuba (http://matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2016-10-07-cuba-vs-us-mens-national-team/recap), Kellyn Acosta (http://mlssoccer.com/players/kellyn-acosta), Juan Agudelo (http://mlssoccer.com/players/juan-agudelo), Matt Besler (http://mlssoccer.com/players/matt-besler), Terrence Boyd, Bill Hamid (http://mlssoccer.com/players/bill-hamid), Michael Orozco and Tim Parker (http://mlssoccer.com/players/tim-parker) will join the team in the nation's capital.
Additionally, nine players have been returned to their clubs, John Brooks, Geoff Cameron, Timmy Chandler, Ethan Horvath, Fabian Johnson, Christian Pulisic, Jordan Morris (http://mlssoccer.com/players/jordan-morris), Chris Wondolowski (http://mlssoccer.com/players/chris-wondolowski) and Bobby Wood. NOT Michael Bradley nor Jozy Altidore??

Hamilton_Red
10-09-2016, 01:15 PM
International weekends are becoming the biggest bore in all of sports.

OgtheDim
10-09-2016, 05:57 PM
Well a week from now this space will be lively one way or another.

General Woolfe
10-10-2016, 02:48 PM
I just hope Seba is back, otherwise we could be struggling to advance through the playoff game

Bobo
10-10-2016, 10:21 PM
Hope Bradley and Jozy don't come back Wednesday fatigued, or worse.

sn0re
10-12-2016, 11:16 AM
https://twitter.com/JohnMolinaro/status/786232608464179200

Things are looking good so far. Hoping that Greg brings him in the second half.

Oldtimer
10-12-2016, 12:34 PM
https://twitter.com/JohnMolinaro/status/786232608464179200

Things are looking good so far. Hoping that Greg brings him in the second half.

I'm hoping Seba starts and plays the full 90. No need to ease him in at this point.

Hamilton_Red
10-12-2016, 11:48 PM
Any injury reports from the internationals?

anto7
10-13-2016, 08:22 AM
Any injury reports from the internationals?

Everyone returned healthy according to Vanney in an interview yesterday. Only injury doubt is Will Johnson and Morgan is still long term. Giovinco took part in full training yesterday so Vanney said as long as there is no unexpected reaction he should be good for Sunday. Chapman also took part in full training. All 3 DP's available for a game for the first time in a while.
Vanney will have selection dilemmas which is always a good thing to have.

strictlye
10-13-2016, 12:35 PM
Is anyone going to the game? I'm headed to Montreal to watch this one!

Number Nine
10-14-2016, 06:32 AM
Is anyone going to the game? I'm headed to Montreal to watch this one!

I think I'm gonna go!

ensco
10-14-2016, 07:04 AM
Huge game. Almost no shot at the bye unless TFC get full points Sunday.

Oldtimer
10-14-2016, 09:00 AM
Huge game. Almost no shot at the bye unless TFC get full points Sunday.

The very definition of a "must win" game.

It didn't have to be this way, but now here it is.

Red CB Toronto
10-14-2016, 09:16 AM
The very definition of a "must win" game.

It didn't have to be this way, but now here it is.

As long as the Reds make the playoffs I am happy, once you are in anything can happen, just look at the Blue Jays.

Hamilton_Red
10-14-2016, 01:49 PM
The very definition of a "must win" game.

It didn't have to be this way, but now here it is.

Our track record with must win games has me brimming with confidence.

Kamp Berg
10-14-2016, 03:36 PM
Our track record with must win games has me brimming with confidence.

This is a massive understatement!

Yohan
10-14-2016, 04:09 PM
oh dear... stroking fires

http://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2016/10/14/montreal-primed-intense-rivalry-match-big-playoff-implications

OgtheDim
10-14-2016, 04:48 PM
I want stoking.

I want atmosphere that gives you chills.

I want fire and brimstone and bodies flying and tension tension tension.

I want hard tackles and hard looks and hard passes and glorious goals (for us).

This is what meaningful soccer in October is supposed to be.


BRING IT MONTREAL!!!!



:flare:

Alonso
10-14-2016, 04:53 PM
oh dear... stroking fires

http://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2016/10/14/montreal-primed-intense-rivalry-match-big-playoff-implications


I wouldn't recommend stroking a fire... you might want to stoke it instead! g:D

Redcoe15
10-14-2016, 05:09 PM
Wish I could go. Any excuse to wander around the downtown core would be sweeeeeeet!

Richard
10-14-2016, 05:41 PM
As soon as this team started talking about more than playoffs this team choked hard, get your shit together TFC.

molenshtain
10-14-2016, 05:42 PM
Oduro's a sad sack of shit for projecting his own failings on to us.

khso11
10-14-2016, 05:52 PM
I might be wrong, but I think Oduro was pushed to make those comments (especially cause he was a former Reds), never seemed like that type of guy, he probably won't even get the start on Sunday. Montreal's just trying to play mind games, TFC just needs to keep it cool and focus on winning the game with our heads straight.

Hopefully Seba plays, he is the (unfortunately, maybe the only) catalyst on our team currently.

Supporting
10-14-2016, 11:11 PM
wow oduro throwing chirps...did not expect that, always supported him

Fort York Redcoat
10-15-2016, 01:00 PM
Oduro's a sad sack of shit for projecting his own failings on to us.

I didn't see much in his comments. He's no Issey.

But he's surely been taking advantage of more chances he's had there than he had here.

I'm still wishing complete failure for him tomorrow, though. :D

OgtheDim
10-16-2016, 07:34 AM
GAME DAY :scarf:


Light rain forecasted all day for Montreal



Note: This game and the one next week WILL start at the scheduled time.

OgtheDim
10-16-2016, 10:05 AM
FWIW

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cu5bxuvW8AE0b4C.jpg

molenshtain
10-16-2016, 10:41 AM
please Kill me if Lovitz starts this game at CM.

notthesun
10-16-2016, 12:23 PM
News breaking from a few Montreal journalists that Drogba won't be in the 18 today, he's healthy but apparently in conflict with team management.

On another note, this break has been way too long. Barely spared TFC a thought recently.

ag futbol
10-16-2016, 12:23 PM
I'd like to see chapman back in the team today - if healthy.

OgtheDim
10-16-2016, 12:25 PM
And, I'm wrong on the start times - all matches starting at 3:15 in the east and 5:28 in the West.

OgtheDim
10-16-2016, 12:37 PM
Hmm....are they going to take down the "Drogba is Legend" sign?

OgtheDim
10-16-2016, 01:05 PM
https://twitter.com/torontofc/status/787713619496693760

ronzilla
10-16-2016, 01:10 PM
Giovinco in the starting lineup !!!!!!!!! :D

https://twitter.com/torontofc/status/787715432937623556

https://twitter.com/ESPNFC/status/787708620192571392

Leedsoronto
10-16-2016, 01:11 PM
He is back :@)

OgtheDim
10-16-2016, 01:13 PM
The @BacardiCanada (https://twitter.com/BacardiCanada) XI: Irwin; Beitashour, Zavaleta, Moor, Morrow; Bradley ©, Delgado, Cooper, Osorio; Altidore, Giovinco

OgtheDim
10-16-2016, 01:15 PM
https://twitter.com/JohnMolinaro/status/787716597452529670

Hamilton_Red
10-16-2016, 01:22 PM
Wow conflict with management sitting out 2 games left - playoff spot not secure... game against biggest rivals!!

LEGEND
:scarf:

sn0re
10-16-2016, 01:22 PM
Impact are better without him...right?

notthesun
10-16-2016, 01:38 PM
https://twitter.com/impactmontreal/status/787717757823582208

LOL. Stiff back from sitting on the bench so much, maybe.

ronzilla
10-16-2016, 01:48 PM
Streams


http://firstsrowsports.eu/soccer/first-montreal-impact-vs-toronto-row717288


http://cricfree.tv/watch/live/montreal-impact-vs-toronto-fc-live-streaming


http://realstreamunited.tv/soccer/montreal-impact-vs-toronto-rsu31b7ca?l=1676505330


http://wiz1.net/channel20


http://www.usagoals.co/football/1732658/1/montreal-impact-vs-toronto-fc-live-stream-online.html


http://www.usagoals.co/football/1734252/2/montreal-impact-vs-toronto-fc-live-stream-online.html


http://www.usagoals.co/football/1734254/3/montreal-impact-vs-toronto-fc-live-stream-online.html


http://www.usagoals.co/football/1734255/4/montreal-impact-vs-toronto-fc-live-stream-online.html


http://www.usagoals.co/football/1734256/5/montreal-impact-vs-toronto-fc-live-stream-online.html


(http://www.usagoals.co/football/1734256/5/montreal-impact-vs-toronto-fc-live-stream-online.html)http://www.streamfoot.org/channel6.html


http://www.sports-stream.net/ch16.html (http://www.streamfoot.org/channel6.html)

OgtheDim
10-16-2016, 01:50 PM
He's a big game player - out of the lineup is OK with me.

ManUtd4ever
10-16-2016, 01:59 PM
Time to get back in the win column.

Jpexxx
10-16-2016, 02:06 PM
SOunds like he's pissy he wasn't in the starting 11....

Leedsoronto
10-16-2016, 02:07 PM
the @bacardicanada (https://twitter.com/bacardicanada) xi: Irwin; , giovinco

ftfy :@)

Let's hope Montreal finish with all 11 players too

Not much respect for Oh Canada today !!

morgank1986
10-16-2016, 02:19 PM
Did the Impact fans just sing over the Canadian national anthem?

Jpexxx
10-16-2016, 02:30 PM
^ They did

ronzilla
10-16-2016, 02:36 PM
Good job Morrow

Yohan
10-16-2016, 02:42 PM
nice finish by Piatti. Giovinco needs to get on the ball more

ronzilla
10-16-2016, 02:42 PM
motherfuckers..give Seba some service !!

Jpexxx
10-16-2016, 02:43 PM
Piatti is lethal.
Not feeling confident in Beiteshour so far.

Yohan
10-16-2016, 02:44 PM
Evan Bush is stuffing TFC.

Oldtimer
10-16-2016, 02:45 PM
Montreal, where TFC dreams die.

smtavare
10-16-2016, 02:46 PM
Bradley invisible, not a DP to me

DSouzaZ
10-16-2016, 02:47 PM
TFC is shit because of Vanney

sn0re
10-16-2016, 02:47 PM
Bradley not playing well..bring in Cheyrou

OgtheDim
10-16-2016, 02:47 PM
And....Bradley misses the game against Chicago next week.

smtavare
10-16-2016, 02:48 PM
Bradley looks awful so far

OgtheDim
10-16-2016, 02:48 PM
Bradley invisible, not a DP to me

As ESPN has been pointing out, the Impact are running 2-3 guys at him and Delgado and Cooper are not giving him any help.

smtavare
10-16-2016, 02:49 PM
And....Bradley misses the game against Chicago next week.

We play better without him

Oldtimer
10-16-2016, 02:50 PM
TFC is shit because of Vanney

I didn't see Vanney playing.

smtavare
10-16-2016, 02:53 PM
I didn't see Vanney playing.

He means with the team we have we should be doing better and I would have to agree, they don't look prepared today, this is on the coach, they need to adjust

Can't win with wing crosses again

So far, TFC has poor midfield play and are not servicing Seba or Altidore

OgtheDim
10-16-2016, 02:53 PM
You want to blame a guy in the midfield for being crud, its Osorio who is not making any decent runs and is giving up the space between him and Bradley.

Jpexxx
10-16-2016, 02:54 PM
I understand that Osorio's primary game isn't goal scoring, more of a provider... But this season, even the last 5 games or so, he has had tons of great chances and just can't score.

OgtheDim
10-16-2016, 02:55 PM
A reminder we have had one post and two big saves. Its not like we are not creating chances.

PAOK17
10-16-2016, 02:55 PM
He means with the team we have we should be doing better and I would have to agree, they don't look prepared today, this is on the coach, they need to adjust

Can't win with wing crosses again
I generally agree with Vanney being a poor coach (the fact Endoh is even in the 18 confirms it for me), but we had 3 chances where we should have scored (Morrow, Cooper, and Osorio). Can't blame the coach for poor finishing.

Make that 4 chances.

Yohan
10-16-2016, 02:57 PM
TFC hit the bar twice and had 2-3 other quality chances.

smtavare
10-16-2016, 02:59 PM
Hitting posts don't win games, goals do!

Midfield has been shiat so far with service and defending

Jack
10-16-2016, 02:59 PM
Damn...Vanney keeps hitting the bar and shooting at the keeper.

DSouzaZ
10-16-2016, 02:59 PM
Absolutely, we should have scored already that isn't down to the coach.

But, it's the coach's job to set a team up to succeed, we haven't seen that in a long time. Instead, other teams continually exploit our weaknesses. The fact that we haven't won a game after going a goal down speaks a lot to the character of the team in my opinion. That character is the coach's job to instill.

OgtheDim
10-16-2016, 03:00 PM
Nice dive Seba

Yohan
10-16-2016, 03:08 PM
Piatti ripping TFC defence apart

ag futbol
10-16-2016, 03:12 PM
Absolutely, we should have scored already that isn't down to the coach.

But, it's the coaches job to set a team up to succeed, I haven't seen that in a long time. The fact that we haven't won a game after going a goal down speaks a lot to the character of the team in my opinion. That character is the coach's job to instill.
If memory serves we also haven't lost a game (except for once I believe) once going up a goal. So there's two sides to it all.

sn0re
10-16-2016, 03:13 PM
We need to change this diamond formation we are in. Our wings are being hammered by Piatti

ronzilla
10-16-2016, 03:14 PM
Jozy doing absolutely fucking squat. He's back.

OgtheDim
10-16-2016, 03:15 PM
Yeah, Beitashour is having a bad game. His passing hasn't been good enough and he keeps getting caught. The yellow card isn't going to help. Twellman makes a good point about TFC wanting to go wide but using a diamond midfield leaving Bradley exposed in the midfield.

Not sure we have the bench for this game though. Hagglund, Bloom, Cheyrou, Endoh, Babouli, Ricketts. Needed Lovitz.

If I had to make a change, it would be Ricketts for Osorio, play Ricketts on the right and play Cooper up top.


The link between midfield and the forwards isn't going towards Jozy at all and that's on Osorio. And I've seen at least 3 hospital passes towards Bradley.


This team thrives on confidence and badly needs a goal to get it back.

ronzilla
10-16-2016, 03:16 PM
TFC is shit because of Vanney

+1 ....

MartinUtd
10-16-2016, 03:19 PM
If you know what this is, use it ;)

da09d12410d24b7b59b6c7bd10dbc5e4aa36d98d

OgtheDim
10-16-2016, 03:21 PM
NYCFC losing 3-0. So many chances this season and so little actual taking of them.

stevep
10-16-2016, 03:21 PM
Delgado is just not good enough, Osorio just can't score,
all you gotta do with this montreal team is stop piatti rest of the team can't score

Jpexxx
10-16-2016, 03:22 PM
Jozy is back to doing his useless little sexy 1 touch flicks.

Not helping.

OgtheDim
10-16-2016, 03:25 PM
Actually Delgado has been doing OK given his FB has been poor. But he doesn't have the experience that a Will Johnson out on that right would provide.

Jpexxx
10-16-2016, 03:25 PM
Speaking of Johnson, has anyone given a time line, or report on the severity of his injury?

smtavare
10-16-2016, 03:25 PM
Yeah, Beitashour is having a bad game. His passing hasn't been good enough and he keeps getting caught. The yellow card isn't going to help. Twellman makes a good point about TFC wanting to go wide but using a diamond midfield leaving Bradley exposed in the midfield.

Not sure we have the bench for this game though. Hagglund, Bloom, Cheyrou, Endoh, Babouli, Ricketts. Needed Lovitz.

If I had to make a change, it would be Ricketts for Osorio, play Ricketts on the right and play Cooper up top.


The link between midfield and the forwards isn't going towards Jozy at all and that's on Osorio. And I've seen at least 3 hospital passes towards Bradley.


This team thrives on confidence and badly needs a goal to get it back.

We need this ASAP

Coach should realize this and make the change, if he's a good one

Couchy81
10-16-2016, 03:31 PM
Jozy doing absolutely fucking squat. He's back.

You called it buddy

:drinking:

Jack
10-16-2016, 03:31 PM
Jozy!!!!!!!!!

OgtheDim
10-16-2016, 03:32 PM
That was a really bad bit of goalkeeping by Bush.

Oldtimer
10-16-2016, 03:32 PM
Damn...Vanney keeps hitting the bar and shooting at the keeper.

Exactly. Same few people who only post when TFC is losing.

Our three DPs have not played together for a long time. Maybe that's why TFC looks less smooth.

smtavare
10-16-2016, 03:32 PM
Yeah, Beitashour is having a bad game. His passing hasn't been good enough and he keeps getting caught. The yellow card isn't going to help. Twellman makes a good point about TFC wanting to go wide but using a diamond midfield leaving Bradley exposed in the midfield.

Not sure we have the bench for this game though. Hagglund, Bloom, Cheyrou, Endoh, Babouli, Ricketts. Needed Lovitz.

If I had to make a change, it would be Ricketts for Osorio, play Ricketts on the right and play Cooper up top.


The link between midfield and the forwards isn't going towards Jozy at all and that's on Osorio. And I've seen at least 3 hospital passes towards Bradley.


This team thrives on confidence and badly needs a goal to get it back.


You called it buddy

:drinking:

Yes you un-jinxed him thanks

OgtheDim
10-16-2016, 03:32 PM
Speaking of Johnson, has anyone given a time line, or report on the severity of his injury?

Saw a tweet suggesting they are hoping for him vs. Chicago. When we hit the playoffs, he'll play for sure.

Oldtimer
10-16-2016, 03:33 PM
I guess Jozy's goal now means Vanney is a great coach, lol. He's average for MLS folks.

Tdot_LFC
10-16-2016, 03:33 PM
Good goal, brilliant cross, terrible penalty call.

Yohan
10-16-2016, 03:33 PM
dumb challenge by Morrow

DSouzaZ
10-16-2016, 03:34 PM
Lolololol

OgtheDim
10-16-2016, 03:35 PM
And all that started because of way too many guys going forward.

sn0re
10-16-2016, 03:36 PM
And all that started because of way too many guys going forward.

Bradley went a bit TOO forward.. Smh

smtavare
10-16-2016, 03:38 PM
Morrow slipped on the run then comes back to foul and cause PK. - on. Him

Bobo
10-16-2016, 03:38 PM
Bradley has been so poor. I want to say its a matter of fatigue after the international break, but I'm running out of excuses for the guy.

Vendetta
10-16-2016, 03:45 PM
Bradley has been so poor. I want to say its a matter of fatigue after the international break, but I'm running out of excuses for the guy.
As soon I read your comment, he went and face it away and completely lost his man.
I see now why he has a bald head, it allows him to run around easier with his head up his ass.

smtavare
10-16-2016, 03:45 PM
Change it up Vanney, all 11 players can't be blamed all the time

smtavare
10-16-2016, 03:46 PM
Benoit OR Ricketts on, Osario Off, move Cooper to Middle

ronzilla
10-16-2016, 03:47 PM
Yes you un-jinxed him thanks

He scores tap ins and nothing else. Can rarely score on his own.

Jack
10-16-2016, 03:49 PM
He scores tap ins and nothing else. Can rarely score on his own.
Have you been watching his streak since he came back from injury? I'd hardly call those "tap-ins".

smtavare
10-16-2016, 03:50 PM
69th minute still no change from Vanney,

Lose this game and next, go in the playoffs with bad mental state - on Vanney

I just don't like him

mistercorporate
10-16-2016, 03:51 PM
Ricketts for Altidore. Heck, I'd take Ricketts for Osorio right about now.

ensco
10-16-2016, 03:51 PM
Gio looks all game like he is severely pissed off about something

Jack
10-16-2016, 03:52 PM
Gio looks all game like he is severely pissed off about something
He is always intense like that. He only looks happy when he or a teammate scores.

Oldtimer
10-16-2016, 03:53 PM
69th minute still no change from Vanney,

Lose this game and next, go in the playoffs with bad mental state - on Vanney

I just don't like him

Give it a rest. You are not convincing anyone who isn't part of the tiny Vanney hate group.

How about telling us who you would put in and why.

MartinUtd
10-16-2016, 03:56 PM
Who came off for Ricketts?

smtavare
10-16-2016, 03:56 PM
Give it a rest. You are not convincing anyone who isn't part of the tiny Vanney hate group.

How about telling us who you would put in and why.

You give it a rest you pom pom cheerleader. Everyone has a right to their opinion


I already agreed with you before on putting on Ricketts and moving Cooper to center!

Give me a T...F...C..

Go shoot another promo video for head office you sellout

ronzilla
10-16-2016, 03:57 PM
Have you been watching his streak since he came back from injury? I'd hardly call those "tap-ins".

Even the announcers are calling his goal lucky He has done very little if anything the entire game.

MartinUtd
10-16-2016, 03:57 PM
you pom pom cheerleader

Good one.

mistercorporate
10-16-2016, 03:58 PM
"Why can't we be great?" - Leiweke

My sentiments exactly, where do we need fixing? We should be stomping and steamrolling over these shite teams..

DSouzaZ
10-16-2016, 03:58 PM
It's not Bradley or Altidore, they're not to blame, it's the system that Vanney has them playing. Vanney has them relying on Giovinco too much. No one player should be so crucial to the team that he is solely relied on to get us out of trouble, the team comes first always. He need's to switch to a 4-3-3, play Cheyrou as the DM, play Bradley and Johnson as the CMs, and play Giovinco wide left. It means Giovinco has to player a larger defensive role but that's no less than he'd be expected to do had he stayed in Europe. That system would play to our strengths.

Oldtimer
10-16-2016, 03:59 PM
You give it a rest you pom pom cheerleader. Everyone had a right to their opinion

Stop trolling. Calling Vanney average is not cheerleading.

OgtheDim
10-16-2016, 04:00 PM
Montreal has been parking the bus since their goal. I like Ricketts in wide in a 4-3-3. If we see Endoh though....

General Woolfe
10-16-2016, 04:01 PM
What is it with Toronto teams are choking when the winning post is in sight? Yesterday the Jays, today TFC...

Not only have we thrown away the supporters shield from a dominant position, but we are slowly sliding towards a difficult playoff game against the form team in the league (DC). We could have moved 2nd today with a win, instead it looks ominous should we fail next week too.

mistercorporate
10-16-2016, 04:02 PM
4-3-3 with Ricketts/Altidore/Giovinco looks deadly!! I want to see more of this. Johnson/Bradley/Cooper in Midfield is fine with me!

OgtheDim
10-16-2016, 04:02 PM
"Why can't we be great?" - Leiweke

My sentiments exactly, where do we need fixing? We should be stomping and steamrolling over these shite teams..

Midfield has never settled. The diamond needs a goal threat from the top of it and Osorio isn't it.

MartinUtd
10-16-2016, 04:03 PM
Montreal has been parking the bus since their goal. I like Ricketts in wide in a 4-3-3. If we see Endoh though....

haha there you go

OgtheDim
10-16-2016, 04:03 PM
And...here we go with the crosses that don't go anywhere.

mistercorporate
10-16-2016, 04:03 PM
What is it with Toronto teams are choking when the winning post is in sight? Yesterday the Jays, today TFC...

Not only have we thrown away the supporters shield from a dominant position, but we are slowly sliding towards a difficult playoff game against either the form team in the league (DC). We could have moved 2nd today with a win, instead it looks ominous should we fail next week too.

Amen brother, that's why I can't even bring myself to watch a Leafs game...Toronto, heartbreak city!

MartinUtd
10-16-2016, 04:04 PM
NOOOOOOO how many open nets are we going to miss?

Alonso
10-16-2016, 04:04 PM
LOL... ESPN with the Western Conference standings: 1st Place: "Colorado Rattlers" ?!?

WTF!?!

Seriously?

General Woolfe
10-16-2016, 04:05 PM
Yeeeesss!!!!

(I knew if i made a negative post we'd score)

MartinUtd
10-16-2016, 04:06 PM
VANNEY THE GENIUS!!!

I always said he was a great coach... ALWAYS!

OgtheDim
10-16-2016, 04:06 PM
Now...EFFIN HOLD ON!!!!

ronzilla
10-16-2016, 04:06 PM
There ya go that's how it's fucking done

Jpexxx
10-16-2016, 04:06 PM
Altidore is fantastic.

Vanney might just be the best coach ever in MLS history

Jack
10-16-2016, 04:06 PM
Even the announcers are calling his goal lucky He has done very little if anything the entire game.
The Skysports colour commentator said he did well to get the ball to settle with his first touch and then poke it home before they could get to it.

But you said "He scores tap ins and nothing else. Can rarely score on his own.", which is patently untrue. And how about that knock-down for Ricketts?

mistercorporate
10-16-2016, 04:09 PM
Jose Vanneyrinhooo

SenorDingDong
10-16-2016, 04:10 PM
Alti-dorable!

mistercorporate
10-16-2016, 04:11 PM
Still disappointed we didn't put this one away :(

Oldtimer
10-16-2016, 04:11 PM
Now...EFFIN HOLD ON!!!!

Go for the win. Nothing less.

Jack
10-16-2016, 04:12 PM
Still disappointed we didn't put this one away :(
We certainly had the chances to do so.

OgtheDim
10-16-2016, 04:14 PM
Take the point and run.

Couchy81
10-16-2016, 04:14 PM
Toronto sportsfan overreaction & bipolarism on full display here. Nice comeback for a point boys.

One more game to go.

Oldtimer
10-16-2016, 04:14 PM
Well, we tie but miss the bye. Disappointed, but if TFC gets a win at home it should set up TFC for a good playoff run.

General Woolfe
10-16-2016, 04:15 PM
Oh well, a point is better than none. Disappointed we couldnt get a win and 2nd place. I suppose a win in Montreal is always a big ask, but that moment of madness from Morrow cost us dear. Looks like third place and a home playoff against Montreal, or Philli, is our lot, unless of course NYCFC collapse at home to Columbus, which is highly unlikely

jloome
10-16-2016, 04:17 PM
Oh well, a point is better than none. Disappointed we couldnt get a win and 2nd place, but I suppose a win in Montreal is always a big ask. Looks like third place and a home playoff against Montreal, or Philli, is our lot.

Could still squeak second in the last week, as NYCFC lost.

SenorDingDong
10-16-2016, 04:18 PM
One more game. What does our playoffs look like right now?

flatpicker
10-16-2016, 04:18 PM
Could still squeak second in the last week, as NYCFC lost.

Exactly... there's still a decent chance.

OgtheDim
10-16-2016, 04:20 PM
Well, we tie but miss the bye. ....

In theory....we win, NYCFC draws or loses, we get 2nd. BUT, they play Columbus in Yankee stadium.

ag futbol
10-16-2016, 04:20 PM
"Why can't we be great?" - Leiweke

My sentiments exactly, where do we need fixing? We should be stomping and steamrolling over these shite teams..
We need more solidified rolls in the midfield and a player capable of chipping in the odd goal from midfield. Maybe Cooper is that guy, but i'd still like to see him own the middle and have better true wide players.

Teams key on a few of our better attacking players and otherwise leave the balance to bumble along, counting on the fact the crosses or shots will end up in row z.

mistercorporate
10-16-2016, 04:22 PM
This game was a steaming pile of Bumbaclott!! We should be an elite team, we've got a solid midfield (attacking and in defence we've been good all year) and depth now, so where are we weak? Is it Osorio? The formation? Coaching? Inconsistency?

Edit: Didn't see the post above before I posted!

Red CB Toronto
10-16-2016, 04:22 PM
Now back to our regular scheduled programing "I had sex and hamburger for dinner last night"

SenorDingDong
10-16-2016, 04:23 PM
I think the break hurt us more then helped us. This team tends to take a couple games to get going.

Seba hasnt played in a month.

Also I got a fever, and the only prescription is more Cheyrou!

reggie
10-16-2016, 04:28 PM
looks like 3rd place.so do we play the winner of philly and mtl.and is that a home and home?

stevep
10-16-2016, 04:31 PM
Could still squeak second in the last week, as NYCFC lost.

I will answer that statement with a fairly accurate number for you.

1) we will not lose to chicago, maybe, maybe 10% chance of a chicago win vs tfc
therefore we get tie or win

the odds on nyfc columbus game should come in at

1.9 nyfc
4.0 columbus
3.5 tie

so that means nyfc has around 50% chance of winning the game next week

we get second with a columbus win or tie game

so we have 50/50 chance of getting second place

Bobo
10-16-2016, 04:32 PM
This game was a steaming pile of Bumbaclott!! We should be an elite team, we've got a solid midfield (attacking and in defence we've been good all year) and depth now, so where are we weak? Is it Osorio? The formation? Coaching? Inconsistency?

Edit: Didn't see the post above before I posted!

Setting aside the fact that teams with width can really stretch TFC out, they have a CDM who isn't a CDM and a CAM who isn't a CAM. That isn't setting your midfield up for success on a consistent basis. It will work at times but on days like today, it's a struggle.

Redcoe15
10-16-2016, 04:35 PM
Disappointing match, for all kinds of reasons. But I'll take the point. Now our side just needs a win and... :puke: Columbus gets at least a tie with NYCFC so our side can get the bye week and avoid the knockout round.

(it sickens me that we need the Pisstains for help!!!)

stevep
10-16-2016, 04:38 PM
Oh well, a point is better than none. Disappointed we couldnt get a win and 2nd place. I suppose a win in Montreal is always a big ask, but that moment of madness from Morrow cost us dear. Looks like third place and a home playoff against Montreal, or Philli, is our lot, unless of course NYCFC collapse at home to Columbus, which is highly unlikely

50/50

Jack
10-16-2016, 04:43 PM
Disappointing match, for all kinds of reasons. But I'll take the point. Now our side just needs a win and... :puke: Columbus gets at least a tie with NYCFC so our side can get the bye week and avoid the knockout round.

(it sickens me that we need the Pisstains for help!!!)
Yeah, that is somewhat unpalatable, isn't it?

Oldtimer
10-16-2016, 04:43 PM
Disappointing match, for all kinds of reasons. But I'll take the point. Now our side just needs a win and... :puke: Columbus gets at least a tie with NYCFC so our side can get the bye week and avoid the knockout round.

(it sickens me that we need the Pisstains for help!!!)

Needing to be cheering for Columbus? Ewwwww.

At least a home game is locked up.

Ivy
10-16-2016, 04:52 PM
Needing to be cheering for Columbus? Ewwwww.

At least a home game is locked up.
A home game was locked even without a result today.

Hamilton_Red
10-16-2016, 04:54 PM
Oh well, a point is better than none. Disappointed we couldnt get a win and 2nd place. I suppose a win in Montreal is always a big ask, but that moment of madness from Morrow cost us dear. Looks like third place and a home playoff against Montreal, or Philli, is our lot, unless of course NYCFC collapse at home to Columbus, which is highly unlikely


Bradley's error and feeble giveaway was every bit as crucial as Morrow's foul.

OgtheDim
10-16-2016, 04:59 PM
But, hey, looks like we get to travel to an NASL team next season (if there is a Canadian NASL team)

https://twitter.com/RudiSchuller/status/787771827712094208

Hamilton_Red
10-16-2016, 05:00 PM
Speaking of Johnson, has anyone given a time line, or report on the severity of his injury?

Yes this has to be the biggest worry going into the playoff game.

DinamoTFC
10-16-2016, 05:15 PM
Osorio can't play CAM. I like him a lot but he blows way too many excellent opportunities. All it will take is one better player and he'll be riding the bench unless he works on his shooting.

Is Bradley overrated or is he just not suited for a DM? He's no where worth 6 million dollars playing like this.
How are the stats now for when he plays vs when he doesn't?

I love Cooper.

433 with Gio, Altidore, Ricketts looks promising. Need Johnson back to slot in midfield for Delgado.

TheGoodson
10-16-2016, 05:17 PM
Bradley's error and feeble giveaway was every bit as crucial as Morrow's foul.

Actually, that's on the 2 other midfielders to recognize and for one of them go and cover the space Bradley departed. I would say more Delgado as bradley was drifting to his left. Delgado should have understood and drifted inside to provide cover.

thats what caused the easy counter. Will Johnson in Delgado position today and I think tfc wins this game. We had more quality going forward, we adjusted well in the second half. Deserved the draw if not the win.

anto7
10-16-2016, 05:23 PM
So, assuming we probably finish 3rd not 2nd, who do you think we would want to play in the knock out game between Impact and Union?. I would say Union based on their crappy form of late and the fact that Impact have Piatti.
But from a big game point of view how awesome would it be to play our first ever home play off game against our biggest rivals.

DinamoTFC
10-16-2016, 05:26 PM
So, assuming we probably finish 3rd not 2nd, who do you think we would want to play in the knock out game between Impact and Union?. I would say Union based on their crappy form of late and the fact that Impact have Piatti.
But from a big game point of view how awesome would it be to play our first ever home play off game against our biggest rivals.

Mtl is our bogey team. Any game with them is 50 /50 so not to our advantage. I'd take Philly any day.

Plus with a lack of media attention a game vs mtl would be better in later rounds should both teams progress.

reggie
10-16-2016, 05:28 PM
would that be a one and out game or home and home?

DinamoTFC
10-16-2016, 05:30 PM
would that be a one and out game or home and home?

3-6 placed teams play a one game knockout round with 3rd and 4th place hosting the games. We are guaranted at least 3rd so we play whoever comes in the 6th and final playoff spot unless we can squeak into a 2nd place spot with a win vs Chicago and a nycfc tie or loss to Columbus in nyc.

OgtheDim
10-16-2016, 05:30 PM
I want the Union - they are a dumpster fire right now.

Assuming we get through that, I'll gladly play NYCFC over DCU. Not only the chance to watch those DP's actually play here but DCU is on fire right now and might take NYRB down.

There are worse places to be then 3rd.

anto7
10-16-2016, 05:32 PM
It was not the best of performances, however what we did show was that we can go into a difficult place to play and come away with a result including coming back from behind twice. I think that bodes well if we make it to the 2 leg semi.
And give Vanney a little credit for the adjustment he made late on that helped us get the tie. Bringing back Giovinco into a deeper position totally screwed the Impact up and created some good opportunities. And even though Endoh needs a lot of work on his game I think he was a good sub too since he brings a lot of energy and he looked to make things happen every time he got the ball. He was very unlucky with that rebound attempt, struck the ball really well but was denied by an excellent defensive interception.

General Woolfe
10-16-2016, 05:34 PM
Did Bradley's yellow card today get him a suspension next week?

anto7
10-16-2016, 05:35 PM
I want the Union - they are a dumpster fire right now.

Assuming we get through that, I'll gladly play NYCFC over DCU. Not only the chance to watch those DP's actually play here but DCU is on fire right now and might take NYRB down.

There are worse places to be then 3rd.

Does the winner of the 3rd v 6th game not play the 1st place team in the semifinals?

DinamoTFC
10-16-2016, 05:41 PM
Did Bradley's yellow card today get him a suspension next week?
Yes I'm pretty sure. Gives cheyrou a chance to play again which I'm looking fwd to.


Does the winner of the 3rd v 6th game not play the 1st place team in the semifinals?
No. 1st place plays the lowest remaining seeded team after knockout round

General Woolfe
10-16-2016, 05:41 PM
I want the Union - they are a dumpster fire right now.

Assuming we get through that, I'll gladly play NYCFC over DCU. Not only the chance to watch those DP's actually play here but DCU is on fire right now and might take NYRB down.

There are worse places to be then 3rd.
I agree that hosting the Union is preferable to hosting Montreal (If I'm reading things right NE need a shift of 13 goals to take the last PO spot) and that NYCFC would be preferred NY side to face. I don't think a two leg win over NYCFC is beyond us even with our recent patchy form. That would leave a Conference Final, most likely against the RB or DCU given recent form

(I'm getting ahead of myself, I know...)

anto7
10-16-2016, 05:43 PM
Yes I'm pretty sure. Gives cheyrou a chance to play again which I'm looking fwd to.


No. 1st place plays the lowest remaining seeded team after knockout round

OK, thanks

anto7
10-16-2016, 05:45 PM
Yes I'm pretty sure. Gives cheyrou a chance to play again which I'm looking fwd to.


No. 1st place plays the lowest remaining seeded team after knockout round

When I was reading the pre-match report on MLS it said Bradley was suspended after 2 more yellows?

OgtheDim
10-16-2016, 06:21 PM
When I was reading the pre-match report on MLS it said Bradley was suspended after 2 more yellows?

You are correct - he must have had enough games to earn a yellow taken away.

http://www.mlssoccer.com/topic/discipline

Hamilton_Red
10-16-2016, 06:55 PM
Might be good if he gets a yellow next week. Would strengthen our deadballs and midfield play for the first round. Hopefully Johnson recovers though.

notthesun
10-16-2016, 07:26 PM
I was totally wrong about Ricketts. Cheap, effective, fills a role we didn't have. Good job Bez.

mistercorporate
10-16-2016, 07:48 PM
Ricketts and Cooper are MLS 3.0, Osorio is MLS 2.0 and Kyle Bekker is MLS -1.0.

ManUtd4ever
10-16-2016, 08:39 PM
Overall, I thought we played more than well enough to earn 3 points today. It was just one of those days due to a variety of factors. Hopefully we can maintain the effort and start the playoffs on a positive note.

barticusz
10-16-2016, 10:06 PM
Just one of those games. Tema did very well though dominating the majority of the play. MTL is so lethal on the counter with piatti though...

Hugh point and comeback again.. well done.

One of these days Oso will have to be able to place a shot in the net right? Man oh man..

Red CB Toronto
10-16-2016, 10:29 PM
I got red dirt stains
On my boots and jeans
Calloused fingers
From my guitar strings
Wild like the wind
In the tall pine trees
I got roots
And I got wings
I raise my glass
On a Saturday night
I thank the Lord above
On my Sunday drive
For Daddy's hands
And Mama's dreams
He gave me roots
She gave me wings
He said run on love
And run on life
And plant some seeds
Until you're tired
Don't take anything at all for granted
She said raise your hands
And raise your babies
Be yourself
And never change it
Be everything you ever wanna be

He said run on love
And run on life
And plant some seeds
And take your time
Don't take anything at all for granted
She said raise your hands
And raise your babies
Be yourself
And never change it
Be everything you ever wanna be
I saddle up
When I get down
Sing every night
In a different town
And I've got a man who wears my ring
And I got roots
And I got wings
Yeah I got roots
I got wings

DinamoTFC
10-17-2016, 01:24 AM
You are correct - he must have had enough games to earn a yellow taken away.

http://www.mlssoccer.com/topic/discipline

Good to know. Didn't know this rule existed. I always just assumed he missed a game after his next yellow.

Initial B
10-17-2016, 07:27 AM
Got back from the game last night from sitting in the family section with my son. Good to see all the TFC supporters in the upper corner, but I noticed that the Impact have moved supporter sections behind both nets. I also noticed that as soon as the TFC supporters tried to start something, the Impact supporters section nearest to them immediately and effectively drowned them out with their own chants as they were closer to the field. The Impact really seem to make the most of their home stadium advantage, even more than BMO Field.

Fort York Redcoat
10-17-2016, 08:13 AM
Got back from the game last night from sitting in the family section with my son. Good to see all the TFC supporters in the upper corner, but I noticed that the Impact have moved supporter sections behind both nets. I also noticed that as soon as the TFC supporters tried to start something, the Impact supporters section nearest to them immediately and effectively drowned them out with their own chants as they were closer to the field. The Impact really seem to make the most of their home stadium advantage, even more than BMO Field.

Even Old Saputo had a standing section. They were ahead of us by design and remain so. Location...not so much.

Fort York Redcoat
10-17-2016, 08:15 AM
But, hey, looks like we get to travel to an NASL team next season (if there is a Canadian NASL team)

https://twitter.com/RudiSchuller/status/787771827712094208

Oooooooo

Road trip to Edmonton or OTTAWA!!!

ensco
10-17-2016, 08:16 AM
I am not that fussed about playing in the knockout game. Lots of MLS teams have gone on playoff runs from deep in the playoff table (including Portland last year).

I actually think it would be an advantage to play the first game in a home-and-away series at home, for us, given that we have been very good at getting results on the road this year.

RealG-TFC
10-17-2016, 09:10 AM
Perhaps a knockout game would do us some good. Another game to get Seba back into it, and for Cooper to get accustomed to playing with him.

molenshtain
10-17-2016, 11:01 AM
Might be good if he gets a yellow next week. Would strengthen our deadballs and midfield play for the first round. Hopefully Johnson recovers though.

Even if he gets a yellow next week his suspension won't cross over to the playoffs. Disciplinary records are wiped once the regular season is done.

hulkrogan
10-17-2016, 11:06 AM
But, hey, looks like we get to travel to an NASL team next season (if there is a Canadian NASL team)

https://twitter.com/RudiSchuller/status/787771827712094208


Thanks for posting this! If somehow it aligned and I only had to go for a 3 hour drive to Edmonton to watch TFC it would be my lucky day. That combined with the fact that watching Edmonton lose at things is one of my favorite past times would make this little tidbit rather big for me.

C.Ronaldo
10-17-2016, 03:00 PM
Just one of those games. Tema did very well though dominating the majority of the play. MTL is so lethal on the counter with piatti though...

Hugh point and comeback again.. well done.

One of these days Oso will have to be able to place a shot in the net right? Man oh man..

that was a good save. this is MLS, lots of guys would have hoofed that

DinamoTFC
10-17-2016, 05:31 PM
It was right at the goalie. It was an easy save. These are Profesionals being paid to play. I expect more from them.

C.Ronaldo
10-18-2016, 02:56 PM
It was right at the goalie. It was an easy save. These are Profesionals being paid to play. I expect more from them.



Its an improvement over his 3 touches then shoot playbook

paul-collins
10-19-2016, 09:24 AM
Its an improvement over his 3 touches then shoot playbook
Not to mention it had more power than his last 3 shots combined...