Originally Posted by S_D
So what happened to the SJ defender on Barrett's goal?
Did he crush his nuts while he was running?
I thought maybe groin strain, hernia even. Can't find anything on the SJ site (TFC site has video from today up, SJ nothing).
So what happened to the SJ defender on Barrett's goal?
Did he crush his nuts while he was running?
I thought maybe groin strain, hernia even. Can't find anything on the SJ site (TFC site has video from today up, SJ nothing).
I thought we all agreed that Vitti and Barrett are attacking midfielders nowRegardless, I'm just over the moon about 3 goals from our strikers. That's so un-TFC-like!
“Years have gone by and I’ve finally learned to accept myself for who I am: a beggar for good football.
I go about the world, hand outstretched, and in the stadiums I plead: ‘A pretty move, for the love of God.’
And when good football happens, I give thanks for the miracle and I don’t give a damn which team or country performs it.”
-Eduardo Galeano
I really think positioning is his greatest strength - and goals are goals. I tip my hat off to anyone giving us goals. Sure he misses a lot of chances, but if he put in even half of those he'd be in the Premier League by now anyway. Regardless, I'm just over the moon about 3 goals from our strikers. That's so un-TFC-like!
And he's now third in team scoring, behind Dero & Amado.
TFC definitely leads the league in terms of web site video content.
I agree - we don't exactly have very traditional strikers, but at least they are contributing now - AND scoring goals too. I'm very happy with both.I thought we all agreed that Vitti and Barrett are attacking midfielders now
Yeah, no kidding. I've always been extremely impressed by the online content. Now, of course, they have to also supply Goal TV - so that just means more content all together. Great for us
Chad Barrett is a 'traditional' striker. Except he can't finish most of the time.
“Years have gone by and I’ve finally learned to accept myself for who I am: a beggar for good football.
I go about the world, hand outstretched, and in the stadiums I plead: ‘A pretty move, for the love of God.’
And when good football happens, I give thanks for the miracle and I don’t give a damn which team or country performs it.”
-Eduardo Galeano
What is traditional nowadays anyway? Barrett puts in a lot of work on the wings, midfield as well as up front - and that's not exactly traditional for a striker. Regardless, he scored twice tonight. Tonight I sing his praise - and I will do that next weekend as well. Just my way of thanking him for 2 goals.Chad Barrett is a 'traditional' striker. Except he can't finish most of the time.
This was a good game tonight, good effort, cashed in when the chances knocked, and left the Bay Area with three points heading home for an appointment with the Dynamo. SJ's effort was piss poor after the Huckerby goal -- looks like it gave them hope...and then, take forty five boys.
Still possibly the only known RPB to appear on Masterchef Canada.
(I think?)
Chad Barrett also gets the lulz of the week for the popping the collar celebration.
Yes folks. He is that suave and cool
“Years have gone by and I’ve finally learned to accept myself for who I am: a beggar for good football.
I go about the world, hand outstretched, and in the stadiums I plead: ‘A pretty move, for the love of God.’
And when good football happens, I give thanks for the miracle and I don’t give a damn which team or country performs it.”
-Eduardo Galeano
I thought Canada played Honduras?
Oops..I thought Canada played Honduras?
Really? A canadian footy double header? Sweeeeet.
Thats gotta be a first.
First league road win by more than 1 goal? (Not that we've had many)
San Jose now has something on him...
http://web.mlsnet.com/news/team_news....jsp&team=t110For the Earthquakes, they not only lost the game, but also will have to do without defender Aaron Pitchkolan for a while, who went down injured in the second half on a play that led to the final Toronto goal.
Ouch.
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I don't think Wynne would fit in our midfield. We have some pretty technical players in mid, and by technical I mean... generally able to pass simple balls and have okay first touches. Wynne would result in quite a few lost balls down the right side. Especially since this team likes to feed the wingers and let them duke it out themselves with little support.
Good question... IMO Its gonna be Nana-Serioux/Garcia... we need a little speed at CB, and both Serioux and Garcia are SLOW. Remember the RSL game? I think if Nana were staying back at CB we'd have had a much better chance to contain Movsisyan.
Vitti had his best game ever... the entire team played well... if Amado would have finished one of his misses, it would have been a prefect game for me... It was great watching the game yesterday...
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Watching the game on match center and listening to SJ commentators that know Toronto player names and history better then most of the TFC ones it's sad. CBC and RSN needs to get better commentary.
Other then our defense which as been subpar all season I'm ok with it been a good watch.
3-1 win at NYRB last October.
This is the straight truth.... It was painful to hear Dobson and Forrest yesterday... literally NO EMOTION... we need a commentator that will showcase this beautiful game for what it is... we need our Chuck Swirsky!
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Just want to point out as I haven't noticed it being said but TFC has reached 25 points in 17 games. The fastest we have ever reached the mark as it took 19 games last season and well 30 during the first.
"Oh craig, you broke your chair, your going to have to watch the rest of this match standing" Gerry dobson
"i'm going to have to lose some weight" Craig Forrest
WTF!!!
that guys groin pull was bad, i felt sad for him but happy for us!!!!!
Considering the shit that's been going on in Honduras right now, I wouldn't blame Guevara if he had other things on his mind right now. Especially with his family still there.
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Very nice to see this from Chad and Pablo last night!
If they can both get untracked (finally) then we will be very dangerous, especially when Gerba gets into the mix.
I'm not going to declare both Chad and Pablo "fine" yet, but they certainly have been better lately.
Chad always does better on goals when he doesn't have to think. Taking that first goal like that was perfect!
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Just like Barrett to take the tough chances well and miss the easy open headers. Nevertheless he played well, and Vitti was very dangerous after he scored his goal.
Was anyone else worried that Chad was going to miss the ball on his last touch into the open net? Cause there was a small part of me thinking, I think he's missed easier shots before.
ya I did. I mean I've seen people like Buddle, Cunningham, and Vitti fail on those 1-on-1's with the keeper, so it was in my mind. Just goes to show that even those situations are not 100% guaranteed and Barrett should still get credit for keeping his cool and beating Cannon (who is a very good keeper in this league).
I felt exactly the same thing Kaz....I half expected him to roll it wide or blast it over the top! But he didn't...
That game was close, it was anybodys at half-time, and really San Jose was looking far more dangerous than we were. Whatever was said at half really worked wonders...
Give Wynne a little credit, he was trying to cover up for Garcia's lack of pace and trying to mark Huckerby - that's a tall order for anyone. Huckerby is probably the most dangerous winger in the league.
Give San Jose credit, they had a game plan and it almost worked. They have some useful attackers, quick big and strong...
I thought we were a much better side in the second and dominated - san Jose really lacks some self belief..
Garcia is still invaluable in the middle, even if his lack of pace is cruelly exposed at times...
They all played well - well done TFC!
Vitti had an exceptional game. Exceptional. He was the catalyst to about half our attakcs, the guy who was willing to take a run on his man and move the play forward.
San Jose vultures are circling over Frank Yallop.. ready to kill...
interesting to read the other perspective....
http://www.bigsoccer.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1097906
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