PRE-GAME: DC United @ Toronto FC

**Nuvinho** · 08-08-2009, 08:50 AM

Now that the circus has left town, time to get down to business. Major game as its a home game and also against a team we are fighting with for a playoff spot. No Barrett for this game, no Velez (could be on loan).

What I want to see as a formation:

-------------------Frei---------------------
Wynne------Gomez------Serioux----Brennan
------------------Robbo-------------------
Cronin------------Guevara-------------Vitti
----------------DeRo----------------------
-----------------------Gerba--------------

**flatpicker** · 08-08-2009, 09:02 AM

Please God! Let these guys play like a team!
Gift them with sight to know where each other are!
Give them the ability to finish the glorious opportunities they are presented with!

Give them a win!

**ForestGlade** · 08-08-2009, 09:23 AM

It's as even as it gets. DC only has a point up on us, we both host friendlies against Real Madrid, we both had Champions League matches to deal with

I'll be up from Windsor for the match, and if TFC get shutout AGAIN, you can blame me

**sampace** · 08-08-2009, 10:51 AM

If they learn anything from Real Madrid, our coach should learn that the forwards need to move without the ball into open spaces instead of standing still or running in straight lines (a la long ball). Secondly, say what you will if the collective players in Real Madrid, but they sure know how to share the ball and play like a team. Unlike our team, where you see countless number of runs by an individual player, who holds on to the ball too long and then loses posession, instead of passing it more amonst the team.

**v00d00daddy** · 08-13-2009, 09:03 AM

Holy Shit. I almost started a pre game thread just a couple of minutes ago and was wondering why we aren't talking about this game yet. Turns out Nuvinho started one a while ago and it's been buried three pages deep ever since.

I don't get this place sometimes. 2.5 pages of chatter about things and nothing about the biggest game of the season. Weird. And then some starts a thread about the game and includes a poll and gets shit on. Again....weird.

Anywho.....so....thoughts on the lineup/formation people? Will we see Felinga? (sp?)

I live Nuvinho's original formation with a slight tweak. I'd like to see TFC get away from playing with two holding mids. Any thoughts on how this could be accomplished?

**Jay P** · 08-13-2009, 09:21 AM

Nana should be go to go for Saturday as well.

Felinga may come on later in the game IMO

**Niall** · 08-13-2009, 10:16 AM

Such a big match and nothing has been said about it.

We need nothing short of a win for this one.

I expect to see this:

-------------------Frei---------------------
Wynne------Gomez------Serioux----Brennan
------------------Robbo-------------------
Cronin------------Guevara-------------Vitti
----------------DeRo----------------------
-----------------------Gerba--------------

while I want to see this:

-------------------Frei---------------------
Wynne------Gomez(or Nana)------Serioux----Nana (or Fellinga)
------------------Cronin-------------------
Vitti------------Guevara-------------DeRo
----------------White----------------------
-----------------------Dichio--------------

Sub: Edwards, Brennan, Barrett, Robinson, Gerba, Sanyang, (Fellinga or Gomez)

Huge match, we need to pick up points at home to have any chance this season. Let's bring it in the stands!!

**Jay P** · 08-13-2009, 10:34 AM

I don't think Amado will play the full 90 as he just played last night.

and Nana should start ahead of Gomez.

**DangerRed** · 08-13-2009, 10:35 AM

This is an exciting fixture and could be high scoring if the last time we met (3-3) is any indication. I'm pumped for it and glad to have tickets. Nothing short of a win will do. If we don't get three points out of this, the playoff train starts to leave the station pretty damn quick.

**RedsYNWA** · 08-13-2009, 10:37 AM

--------------------FREI-----------------------
Wynne-------Nana------Garcia-------Serioux
-----------------Robinson-------------------
Vitti------------Dero------BArrett
-----------Dichio---Gerba-------------

**daner90** · 08-13-2009, 10:40 AM

Ya Garcia definitley needs to start. Despite the fact some ppl rag on him around here, he brings good leadership to the back line despite his lack of pace

**Jay P** · 08-13-2009, 10:43 AM

Originally Posted by RedsYNWA

--------------------FREI-----------------------
Wynne-------Nana------Garcia-------Serioux
-----------------Robinson-------------------
Vitti------------Dero------BArrett
-----------Dichio---Gerba-------------

chad is suspended,

**RedsYNWA** · 08-13-2009, 10:43 AM

Dichio needs to start and Brennan has to sit out
Guevara needs to rest, bring him in second half for Robinson
Bring on White for Dichio late sub

**jloome** · 08-13-2009, 11:05 AM

If Danny Dichio's healthy, he should start upfront with Gerba. We need the height and the problem for the centre backs, so they can't just congest on us and then shut down our crosses.

If he's not, they should move O'Brian White upfront with Gerba. He at least knows how to force a goalie to make a save, and he's 6'1, so at least he can compete for balls in the air.

And maybe it's cavalier given the circumstances, but after his play against Madrid, Edwards has earned a start; plus, the younger guys seemed to have some fire last week, so I figure start Cronin or Sanyang as the holder and bring in Robbo later on for Guevara if we need to shore up.

------------Edwards-------------
Attakora--Gomez--Serioux--Brennan
--------Cronin---Guevara----------
Wynne--------------------DeRosario
----------Dichio/White--Gerba--------

**Super** · 08-13-2009, 12:40 PM

I would love to see Gerba start with Dichio up front. It's going to be a tough game, and I want to see our team play as though their lives depended on it. Certainly our play-off chances will be on the line more than ever.

**TFC USA** · 08-13-2009, 01:09 PM

Fuck it...

We'll win.

**loconet** · 08-13-2009, 01:11 PM

Big game. One of the only remaining games we have at home against a team that is also fighting for that spot.

We need those 3 points, anything else will suck a zebra's ass.

**Jay P** · 08-13-2009, 01:19 PM

wynne - out
garcia - maybeout
Guevera - maybe

**Nuvinho** · 08-13-2009, 01:26 PM

-------------------Frei--------------------
Nana-----Gomez--------Serioux----Brennan
--------------Robbo----Cronin------------
--------------------Vitti-----------------
Barrett-----------------------------DeRo
-------------------Gerba----------------

**JonO** · 08-13-2009, 01:33 PM

^^ Already mentioned, but no barrett tonight - suspension.

**Nuvinho** · 08-13-2009, 01:55 PM

Originally Posted by JonO

^^ Already mentioned, but no barrett tonight - suspension.

forgot about, so long since we played a league game

**Hooligan69** · 08-13-2009, 02:00 PM

It's going to be hot and sticky on Saturday afternoon. Hope we pull out a win.

**barca99** · 08-13-2009, 02:18 PM

Originally Posted by Nuvinho

What I want to see as a formation:

-------------------Frei---------------------
Wynne------Gomez------Serioux----Brennan
------------------Robbo-------------------
Cronin------------Guevara-------------Vitti
----------------DeRo----------------------
-----------------------Gerba--------------

I am more of a fan of a straight 4-4-2, but I like this a lot more than the 4-2-3-1 that they were playing. Having Robbo and Cronin playing the same role is extremely redundant, not to mention that there was no width with all three attacking midfielders looking to score. Not sure about the positions of the players, but considering TFC have few natural midfielders it may be the best we got.

**prizby** · 08-13-2009, 02:19 PM

i expect, cuz CC has become so predictable of late

-----------Frei--------------
Nana-Garcia-Serioux-Brennan
----------Robo--------------
---Cronin---------Guevara---
Vitti--------------------DeRo
----------Gerba-------------

Bench:
Edwards
Gomez
Fellinga
Sanyang
OBW
Ibrahim
Dichio

Not Used:
Wynne (could see wynne on the bench, but won't play)
Gala
Barrett

**trane** · 08-13-2009, 02:28 PM

Winning formation for DC United game

Wynne-Attakora-Serioux-Brennan
-----Cronin---Vitti----Sanyang--
--------------De Ro-------------
-------Gerba--------Dichio------

**craigtfc** · 08-13-2009, 02:39 PM

Originally Posted by Jay P

chad is suspended,

I wish chad could be suspended for every game

**woolly** · 08-13-2009, 03:54 PM

I'm going to be non-conformist. Assuming:

wynne - out
garcia - maybeout
Guevera - maybe

-----------Frei--------------
Nana-Robo-Serioux-Brennan
---Cronin---------Guevara---
Vitti--------------------DeRo
-----Gerba-----Dichio--------

I think moving Robbo to the back line increases his usefulness and reduces the poor disctribution he's been showing of late.

**Shakes McQueen** · 08-13-2009, 03:56 PM

I'm going to say we win this game. We really took it to them at RFK earlier this season, and aside from the usual late collapse, would have gotten the win on the road.

At home, and with all of our new additions, I expect good things. I'm going to say we either pull off a 2-1 or 3-1 win.

- Scott

**mdc 77** · 08-13-2009, 04:39 PM

I don't think Guevara starts this one. Didn't he just play for Honduras last night? I say he comes in 60th minute, or maybe starts but doesn't play more than 50 min.

I'm hoping to see more from the Gambian kids, they bring energy and at least Gomez has looked like he can definitely handle MLS already

Guy that has worried me most is Brennan, he looks lost and slow lately. Cummins needs to make a change there, its a tough one but it has to happen.

We seriously need these 3 points, a draw or loss would just about end any hope for a playoff spot.

**woolly** · 08-13-2009, 04:42 PM

Alright, with Guevera out until the 60th, I go with...

-----------Frei--------------
Nana-Robo-Serioux-Gomez
---Cronin---------Dero---
Vitti--------------------Brennan
-----Gerba-----Dichio--------

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