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denime
02-03-2009, 07:06 AM
Very busy morning today :yum:


Playoff spot is main goal
Coach Carver confident addition of De Rosario big step in helping club end post-season futility

Daniel Girard

Now signed to a long-term deal, Dwayne De Rosario is getting reacquainted with his hometown and even "embracing" the cold.
But don't think he's settling down.
"It's not a place to get comfortable, because I've got a huge job ahead of myself and we've got a huge job ahead of us in terms of getting this team to where we want to be," De Rosario said yesterday as Toronto FC opened training camp for its third season at BMO Field.

Read more (http://www.thestar.com/Sports/article/581330)


Carver vows to tone it down
By RYAN JOHNSTON

TORONTO -- Freshly shorn and shaved for media day at BMO Field, Toronto FC head coach John Carver is also ready to shed the wildcard reputation he earned in year one of his tenure with the team.
"You won't get an interesting press conference from me after the game anymore," Carver half-joked on Monday. "If we talk about football, then sure, but you're not going to get the meaty quote out of me about officials. I have had enough."

Read more (http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/02/02/toronto_fc_carver/)


Veterans accept mentor roles
By RYAN JOHNSTON

TORONTO -- Danny Dichio is fine with giving up his wisdom to the new faces in the dressing room. But the Toronto FC talisman is not about to give up his playing time, too.

"I expect to be in contention. I expect to be pushing for a place and I don't think J.C. would want it any other way," Dichio said of the expectations he will face in what will likely be his final year as a player. "I haven't come here to sit on the bench or sit in the stands and watch games because I would have retired if that was the case."

Read more (http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/2009/02/02/toronto_fc_mentors/)


New sense of optimism
Gerry Dobson

There was something in the air Monday. I don't care what Wiarton Willy said; the sky was blue, the sun was shining at a different angle to reflect the lengthening days, and the boys in red have gathered once more.
Spring is here as far as I'm concerned.
Media day was a zoo ... only in Toronto. League officials shake their heads in frustration when they see turnouts like this in comparison to what happens south of the border. I've seen it myself.

Read more (http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/blogs/2009/02/02/dobson_new_sense_of_optimism/)


Reds start camp with high expectations
Offseason acquisitions give TFC reasons for optimism

TORONTO -- Like the protective bubble erected over BMO Field in the winter, there are no signs that the bubble of enthusiasm felt amongst Toronto FC's players and coaches for the upcoming season is anywhere close to bursting. "I'm really excited," said team captain Jim Brennan. "I think there's going to be big things this season. The guys are all here, everybody's buzzing, the coaches are buzzing. Good things are coming for Toronto FC."

Read more (http://toronto.fc.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090202&content_id=215373&vkey=news_t280&fext=.jsp&team=t280)


Carver excited to be back
Reds players return for preseason

Toronto FC coach John Carver welcomed the players back for the start of preseason training at BMO Field on Monday morning. The team will train in Toronto this week before flying to Florida on Friday. Players started arriving at the stadium at 7:30 a.m. and had a full day of medical and fitness testing.

Read more (http://toronto.fc.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090202&content_id=215292&vkey=news_t280&fext=.jsp&team=t280)


Ricketts agrees to new deal
Midfielder joins Robinson and Dichio with new deals

Ricketts re-signs with TFC http://toronto.fc.mlsnet.com/imgs/icons/video.gif (http://torontofc.neulion.com/tfc/console.jsp?catid=2&id=369)

Toronto FC announced Monday that midfielder Rohan Ricketts has agreed to a new deal that will keep him with the club through the 2009 season. Earlier in 2009, the club extended the contracts of both midfielder Carl Robinson, and forward Danny Dichio. As per team and league policy details of the deal were not announced.

Read more (http://toronto.fc.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090202&content_id=215254&vkey=news_t280&fext=.jsp&team=t280)


Leeds sign Grella

LEEDS United have signed American striker Mike Grella.
The 22-year-old has become United's first capture on transfer deadline day by agreeing an 18-month deal at Elland Road.

Read more (http://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/sport/Leeds-sign-Grella.4937954.jp)



Beckham big boost for MLS
TFC coach says league healthier because of him

Daniel Girard

Even if David Beckham fails to return to Major League Soccer following a stint with AC Milan, Toronto FC coach John Carver says the English international has had a positive impact here.
"He's done a magnificent job for the league, without a shadow of a doubt," Carver said as TFC kicked off training camp at BMO Field.

Read more (http://www.thestar.com/Sports/article/581333)


SUNSHINE (http://www.torontosun.com/sunshinegirl/)

Mark in Ottawa
02-03-2009, 07:21 AM
Wow! Lots of comments and optimism.
Thanks D.

Where is the countdown to kickoff clock?? ;)

I think I'm starting to go thru "pre season angst".
I can't wait for opening day!

BuSaPuNk
02-03-2009, 07:30 AM
Morning D! Wow it's like excitement city!! Who cares about the SSG look at all the news. God I feel like a child on christmas eve. Can't wait to get the season rolling.

Luanda
02-03-2009, 07:31 AM
Very nice, the articles that is, this AM.

Thanks.

scooter
02-03-2009, 07:52 AM
mornin d
what a great news day best in weeks
things are looking up
canny wait fer opening day

TFC_Junky
02-03-2009, 08:07 AM
Morning D.
Got to agree with Mark in Ottawa, I'm getting anxious already and can't wait for the KC trip!

Oblio2
02-03-2009, 08:42 AM
Soccernet

Toronto signs British trio to contract extensions



February 2, 2009

Rohan Ricketts has joined Carl Robinson and Danny Dichio in signing a new dealwith Major League Soccer club Toronto FC

The former Arsenal FA Youth Cup winner, 26, joined Toronto from Barnsley lastApril after spells with Tottenham, Coventry and Wolves.
Ricketts scored four goals from midfield in 27 appearances in his maiden campaign in Toronto and his new deal will see him through to the end of the 2009 season, which will run from March through to November.
Wales international Robinson, 32, is set begin his third season in Toronto having joined the MLS side form Norwich for its inaugural campaign in 2007 and has twice won the club's player of the year award.

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=615603&cc=5901

Ossington Mental Youth
02-03-2009, 08:43 AM
lets hope theres even more news later on today

rocker
02-03-2009, 09:16 AM
love this pic

http://media.thestar.topscms.com/images/71/dd/0a7b90e64684b1de8cfcfb6de7ba.jpeg

Ossington Mental Youth
02-03-2009, 09:25 AM
agreed, so good

flatpicker
02-03-2009, 09:26 AM
great coverage by Sportsnet.

Nuvinho
02-03-2009, 09:31 AM
from the star:



"You don't have to be a rocket scientist to know that we have to do something in our back-four," said Carver, noting with newcomers and possible future signings there's a chance to "freshen it up" from a group of players largely unchanged in two seasons.

Eastend
02-03-2009, 09:40 AM
Wow! Lots of comments and optimism.
Thanks D.

Where is the countdown to kickoff clock?? ;)

I think I'm starting to go thru "pre season angst".
I can't wait for opening day!

Top right corner....

http://toronto.fc.mlsnet.com/t280/index.jsp

rocker
02-03-2009, 10:04 AM
looks like de ro is growing out his pony tail again after a few years of cutting it short.

Cas87
02-03-2009, 10:21 AM
Page 3 for everyone

http://www.page3.com/index2.shtml#main-image

Cashcleaner
02-03-2009, 10:25 AM
"You won't get an interesting press conference from me after the game anymore"

Awwww...:(

Thanks for the news, Denime!

Technorgasm
02-03-2009, 10:33 AM
They just HAD to add a Bekham story eh?

The blistering of our TFC boys jus twasnt enough?

GOD I cant wait!!!!!
Ill be dreaming of BMO tonight!

Oldtimer
02-03-2009, 10:46 AM
It's interesting how many times Carver has mentioned the "In Carver We Trust" banner.

I know it just was one small group that did it, but it had a major impact on his moral (and encouraged him to stay).

Technorgasm
02-03-2009, 10:52 AM
Jimmy B rocks man.
the guy is the shizzzznat!!!

Cant wait to see him kill off our opposition.

Arnie Knows
02-03-2009, 11:04 AM
DeRo Looks good in TFC red !!!!!

Super
02-03-2009, 11:15 AM
It's interesting how many times Carver has mentioned the "In Carver We Trust" banner.

I know it just was one small group that did it, but it had a major impact on his moral (and encouraged him to stay).

I'm sure it was the first visual and direct support he had received from the supporters at large in his career. But, I mean, let's be honest: majority of us DO trust him. At least for now ;)

Hustle
02-03-2009, 11:27 AM
It's interesting how many times Carver has mentioned the "In Carver We Trust" banner.

I know it just was one small group that did it, but it had a major impact on his moral (and encouraged him to stay).

That's exactly why we have to get "Johnny Carver's all red army" chant going this year.

bangersandmash
02-03-2009, 11:45 AM
love this pic

http://media.thestar.topscms.com/images/71/dd/0a7b90e64684b1de8cfcfb6de7ba.jpeg

Rohan: Listen man, I can get you the ball. You want it in the air or on the ground.
DeRo: Doesn't matter. Either way its heading straight into the net.

denime
02-03-2009, 11:49 AM
Dobson wrote:


Media day was a zoo ... only in Toronto. League officials shake their heads in frustration when they see turnouts like this in comparison to what happens south of the border. I've seen it myself.

Nice to see how much media in Toronto pays attention to soccer comparing to US.

bee dubya
02-03-2009, 01:04 PM
It's interesting how many times Carver has mentioned the "In Carver We Trust" banner.

I know it just was one small group that did it, but it had a major impact on his moral (and encouraged him to stay).

I think it was Rom Burgundy and Celt-Nick that did that one up. Well done Durham RPB lads!

keem-o-sabi
02-03-2009, 09:42 PM
today's coed daily hottie (http://coedmagazine.com/category/girls/daily-snapshot-girls-2/)...yummy