I think that if we do not win the next home game I am not asking for them to take of their jersey, I am throwing it back at them.
NEXT HOME GAME: If we do not win I am going to throw a TFC jersey back onto the pitch
I think that if we do not win the next home game I am not asking for them to take of their jersey, I am throwing it back at them.
Trane that is fucking gold...
But i would still rather do it Geona style make them take off their jersies and then throw it at them. I can bet you not one of them would try and defend the jersey like Sculli did...
A sad state of affairs when their is 0 leadership on the field and in the locker room
^ I am trying to be more moderate.
Is this really true? Isn't Frings bringing some leadership? He's a short-term rental, of course, but he's not nothing.Originally Posted by Section 117
I can bet you they wouldn't have to because the authorities will take care of any disturbance you try and make.
And trane I believe there is one other who wishes to do this.
FORMER FULL TIME KOOL-AID DRINKER
I think Frings is a leader, I am divided about it, because this is not something against the players, but against the manager and FO.
You need a LOT of people to do this in order to make an impact. Not to mention it is now on a public message board and BMO security will take precautions. I also predict that over half the team will just head to the change rooms and not even care. (I strongly hope I am wrong on this one!)
All that being said...I am in.
MLSE won't care if you throw jerseys, that just means they will try and sell more jerseys.
If you want to worry them, then have a whole bunch of people throw thier season ticket books onto the pitch. Now THAT would get their attention...
We are the Angry Mob, we read the papers every day
We like who we like, we hate who we hate
But we're also easily swayed
What do you think the players will do? They'll come over and clap us at best or just head to the locker rooms as you say.
FORMER FULL TIME KOOL-AID DRINKER
^ If enough people do it, and the pitch is littered with MLSE merchandise people will notice.
You know what though Trane,
I think the poor bastards have been put through enough humiliation. The clown in charge is the problem.
^ I agree. It would not be targeted at them, but at the management.
If Trane takes off his shirt, I sure hope I bring my scarf to the game so I can cover my eyes!
^ hahahahah. I will be wearing an undershirt.
Funny thing is I do not think I could through my scarf away. The scarf to me is a symbol of the supporter.
That's a good idea in theory, but even assuming you can get a few dozen other people to do the same, how exactly do you propose to do that? I doubt security will let you walk onto the pitch or toward the dugout, and a jersey isn't the kind of thing that can be thrown from the stands all the way to the middle of the pitch, like a round-shaped seat cushion for example. The only way I can think of is to gather around the tunnel entrance and throw the jerseys at the players/coaches/staff.
If this can be done I think it would send a very powerful message. Probably not a lot of people in the stadium will see it, seeing as most people leave around the 85th minute anyway, but I'm sure the press would talk about it.
my overall opinion is split. will this accomplish what you want it to?
would the players know it's about winter, and not about them?
will security be coming after you for throwing your shirt onto the pitch?
there's a lot of variables. all i can say is that it's incredibly open to interpretation but the overall message "take this back until you give me a reason to wear it again" is really strong.
Canadians are too polite. I say let the young man throw his shirt!
Sorry, eh?
Security won't go after anyone throwing merch on the pitch after the game. For 2 games now someone has thrown the same scarf on the pitch for all the good that's done...
FORMER FULL TIME KOOL-AID DRINKER
No question. "Shirts off" is the best kind of soccer protest.
http://offthebench.nbcsports.com/201...otests-photos/
"There are some people who might have better technique than me, and some may be fitter than me, but the main thing is tactics. With most players, tactics are missing. You can divide tactics into insight, trust, and daring." - Johan Cruyff
that's what I was going say. I don't think anyone noticed the scarf. hope they see the shirt.
this is what I'm doing. this is their first response.
Dear Mark Ferris,
We thank you for your feedback and apologize for any displeasure that you experienced at BMO Field. We understand that you are frustrated with the team's performance so far this season but unfortnuately we are unable to process refunds based on team performance. As it is still early in the season, we hope that you will continue to support the Toronto FC.
Please feel free to contact us at 416 815 5982 if you would like to further discuss your concerns.
Thanks for your understanding.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Your Comment @ 2012-04-23 16:42:42 <<<<<<<<<<<<
Subject Category: Fan Services
I would like to request a partial refund.
I purchased seasons tickets to TFC and feel that MLSE isn't serious about fielding a competitive team. In the values and vision it is stated that winning "is at the heart of our objectives and strategies." I think this statement is false, MLSE is a very successful business and if this was true we would not have zero wins in six games.
Therefore I am requesting a partial refund. The product and effort you promised has not been delivered. I wish to keep my seat but it is not worth what MLSE is charging for it.
Please respond by email or by calling me at the above number.
Sincerly
Mark Ferris
i mentioned that he needs to think about what message it sends. if he threw it, what's stopping the team from taking it to mean that he's going off on them, when he's mentioned in this thread that his objections are with winter? he can throw his shirt if he wants to, i just wanted to make sure they wouldnt drop the banhammer at BMO if he did.
it was a concern more than an objection.
This is not a commentary on whether someone should or should not throw their shirt (they should do whatever they want), but I take offence to the whole "Canadian's are too polite" sentiment and I take every opportunity I can to point out that there is nothing wrong with being polite and our "politeness" as a group is what makes this country as great as it is.
You may not have meant it as a slight Boozilla, but it irks me.
ON WITH THE SHIRT TOSSING DISCUSSION!
actually, we should demand the players throw winter on the pitch. we could get the herc flyby again to facilitate....
Golden! Im all for it! Lets do it!
Not that my 2 cents counts for anything but a match boycott by ALL RPB in 112 would be poignant.
Go in before the match, throw up a big banner and leave.
KD.
There is the Detroit style paper bags on heads from 0-16 season in 2008. Not saying, just saying.
seconded, i met a group of people from michigan once when i was in greece. they said they knew i was canadian because of my "accent", and when i asked what my accent was one of the girls said "you say things like please and thank you a lot.."
i had gotten lunch with them, gave my order, said please, and said thank you when it was brought to the table. i don't take offense, i just don't understand how being polite can be tied down to a particular cultural identity. another example is an AMA im doing on reddit, someone trolled me into thinking "yank" was pejorative and then got disappointed when i asked if it was insulting instead of doing the "canadian sorry".
i don't know, i don't get it!
I like the both the boycott and paper bag idea. anything to send a message.
I could get behind the paper bag idea.
Here's another: we set up the railing banners, put the drum down, lean the flags against the railings and then empty 112 out. We don't need to boycott the game, but we 'appear' to boycott the game. All we really do is move into 111 or 113, etc. I am sure there would be plenty of room.
We would probably have to leave a few 'heavys' on the edge of 113 to make sure no one touches our stuff, but the empty section would make a statement for sure.
if we really want to leave the players out of this then we go to the head office.
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