Today’s News, Friday , Apr.24

[denime]

Mornin'


Toronto FC fans not hooligans, police say after road flare incident
By Matthew Coutts, National Post

Concerns over potential Toronto soccer hooliganism were downplayed by police today, after a second incident in less than a month.

Two teenagers were arrested for throwing lit road flares onto the field and into the stands during the closing minutes of a Toronto FC match last night, a few weeks after a Toronto fan was Tasered by police while celebrating after a game in Columbus.
“We want people to know that we are not going to tolerate this type of stuff, but this was the action of such a small minority,” said 14 Division Inspector Paul Vorvis. “It’s not a huge problem and we want to keep it that way.”

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TFC fan burned, not bitter
She'll return despite tossed flare
By BRETT CLARKSON

A Toronto FC fan who suffered a second-degree burn when a lit flare landed on her leg called the incident "pretty stupid" but vowed it won't deter her from going to future soccer games at BMO Field.
"I'm not going to let a couple people out of 20,000 ruin the whole experience," said Adrienne Coughlan, 26, of Ajax. "The experience of being at a game is amazing. I would totally go back. I want to go back to another game."
Midway through the second half of Wednesday's match against Chivas USA, two lit flares were thrown from section 110 high above the sellout crowd of 19,915.

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TFC fans charged over flare incident
Woman burned, pitch damaged after teenagers toss torches from stands during game vs. Chivas
Daniel Girard

Two teenagers are facing charges, including possession of a dangerous weapon and assault causing bodily harm, after a woman was burned by a flare fired in the stands at Wednesday's Toronto FC game.
Toronto police allege the two young men from Stoney Creek, Ont., one 18, the other 17, were in the stands at BMO Field during the TFC-Chivas USA game when they each ignited a flare and threw them towards the soccer pitch.

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SUNSHINE WTF

[Smuttynose]

wow... the post actually writing a positive article about supporters?? what is this world coming to??

great quotes by jack btw!

[Wagner]

1) the Post article was good. it was nice to have the Cops say that.
2) good work as usual by jack.
3) wtf is that sunshine girl all about? it looks like pics are from a sears roebuck catalogue from the 1950's.

[CretanBull]

I'm glad to see that the response has been pretty even handed (for once!) but I think we all have that fear that an idiotic sensationalist piece is still out there waiting to explode...

[mlsintoronto]

Wow. A bit of balance. Didn't see that coming.

I will not bash media today.

[InTheCrowd]

Today's media is in our favour!

[Mark in Ottawa]

great quotes by jack btw!

^^ +1
As always, thanks Jack for representing us.

[Mark in Ottawa]

3) wtf is that sunshine girl all about? it looks like pics are from a sears roebuck catalogue from the 1950's.

Free publicity for some show or another.
Reeks of kickback to me

[JDG]

1) the Post article was good. it was nice to have the Cops say that.
2) good work as usual by jack.
3) wtf is that sunshine girl all about? it looks like pics are from a sears roebuck catalogue from the 1950's.

1 - Thank you Matthew Coutts, Rob Roberts, and 14 Division Inspector Paul Vorvis. It's great to see thse comments at a time like this!
2 - Jack is the man. Always saying what needs to be said.
3 - She's in costume for her role in "Jersey Girl". Attractive, but hardly sexy

[tfc007]

I am surprised that Cathal 'asshole' Kelly didnt write an article on this incident, I could just imagine what he would write!

[JDG]

I am surprised that Cathal 'asshole' Kelly didnt write an article on this incident, I could just imagine what he would write!

He might have, but you won't find it here.

[Suds]

Balanced, factual, and fair reports. It's all that has been asked from the start.

Thanks for posting the daily reports Denime.

Now ... off the the threads to get hyped for Sunday. We have another game to win!!

[Jack]

A little bit of perspective is a nice thing.

[DOMIN8R]

I saw a announcer on CP24 go off on the fans last night - saying he's too afraid to bring his kids to a TFC game with al the violence. He said that they should have a game without fans as punishment like they do in Europe.

[Jack]

I saw a announcer on CP24 go off on the fans last night - saying he's too afraid to bring his kids to a TFC game with al the violence. He said that they should have a game without fans as punishment like they do in Europe.

Bah...it's obvious he's never been to a game.

[drewski]

good article in the post and props to the victim of the flare for begin such a real fan!

[Eastend]

I prayed for these types of articles today.....glad to see them.

[scooter]

mornin all

finally they are getting it thanks for rep in us well jack

all the rpb and other supporters groups efforts with fo and tps seems to be paying off

good job rpb executive

come on sunday canny wait

[ensco]

Let's give some credit for the good press today to TFC (Paul plus whoever else has been handling this issue). Paul told us they have to do their bit behind the scenes. It appears to be working.

[Steve]

Wow. A bit of balance. Didn't see that coming.

I will not bash media today.

Really? Interesting, I could have sworn there was an MLSE hand in some of those (after the terrible reporting before). I don't mean I thought you guys forced the articles, but at least used your "sway" to ensure the cops were giving the right quotes, and the papers were motivated to be balanced.

[Oldtimer]

Props to the Post for giving a positive angle for TFC fans. I noticed that they didn't jump on the "hooligan" bandwagon like the Star and the Sun after this year's Columbus game.

They've clearly learned from their mistake 2 years ago and are giving even-handed balanced reporting, which is just what we want.

[boban]

Wow. A bit of balance. Didn't see that coming.

I will not bash media today.

I agree.
But what the heck is this 'booster' group?
It's not the Jays FFS.

[jabbronies]

I don't understand what's going on....I'm so fucking confused...first the Post writes a positive article about the supporters, then the Sun goes and does that with the sunshine girl....WHERE IS THE CO-ED GIRL TO MAKE IT ALL RIGHT AGAIN!!!

[tfcleeds]

I am surprised that Cathal 'asshole' Kelly didnt write an article on this incident, I could just imagine what he would write!

Aah, I'm sure he's feverishly typing away in his Mom's basement as we speak, creating his next "masterpiece".

In any case, forget about him, it was nice to see some positive coverage, especially from the National Post. Props to Jack as well!

[flatpicker]

yes... a pleasant surprise with those articles today... thank goodness!

and regarding the SSG... I agree, strange photoshoot... like the pictures were meant to sell the clothes she's wearing.
Nothing wrong with the lady though. And the fact that she is an actress in Jersey Boys comes as no surprise.
She sure looks the part.

[Oldtimer]

I agree.
But what the heck is this 'booster' group?
It's not the Jays FFS.

ha-ha, I noticed that too. Rather lame sounding... however, I'd rather we be considered milquetoast than hooligan, considering the situation...

[elvis]

I love the National Post headline.

[Oldtimer]

We worry about Harmse and Serioux's propensity for cards, but what about the Red Bull's Carlos Johnson?:

Ahead by a goal and up a man for nearly the entire match, host Kansas City squandered several chances to put the game away yet maintained the status quo and beat New York, 1-0, Thursday at CommunityAmerica Ballpark in front of 10,385 fans. The Red Bulls' Carlos Johnson's red card in the second minute was the fastest in MLS history and the second in two games for the Costa Rican MLS newcomer.

http://www.socceramerica.com/index.c...&art_aid=32048

[Lucky Strike]

+1 on the booster group thing. It sounds like there is a bunch of us on the touchline waiting to serve some energy drink and giving hormone shots to players or something.

But good to see fair and accurate reporting. Was that so hard everyone? Well done today. Still though, it's unfortunate that these articles needed to be written at all. I'd have preferred not to see any incident at all.

Is anyone else concerned that so many journalists are coming to forums to get their material? As it turns out, this time it proved beneficial (or at least damage-limiting) but in the past, it has not.

[Roogsy]

ha-ha, I noticed that too. Rather lame sounding... however, I'd rather we be considered milquetoast than hooligan, considering the situation...

For real, seriously. I don't care much for the term, but considering everything else that has happened in the media, this is a minor, minor error that I don't care to pay attention to.

Fair, balanced reporting. Its all that we ask. The incident happened. Report on the facts. Don't make shit up. I wonder what genetic handicap Wanker and Catheter have that prohibits them from accomplishing such an attainable level of professionalism. I would love to ask them which cops "commented" for their articles considering these cops were saying the exact opposite.