Good times in Montreal this past April. Who can say no to that?
YEEEAAHHH !!!
probably yes, pending a few things
most likely not, but we'll see
nope. no way.
Good times in Montreal this past April. Who can say no to that?
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I will be in Montreal for sure. Having made the trip to all three of the Reds games in Montreal this past season, it one I am looking forward to once again. I had a great time each trip into town despite the loss in April. With likely at least 10,000 tickets in the hands of TFC fans I am sure you will see a big crowd.
Remember The Man, The Legend, The Goal 5-12-07 and All That #9 Left On The Pitch, Thanks For The Memories !!!
if MLSE has the tickets then surely this isn't a problem...we'd get complete sectionsOriginally Posted by Yohan
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I never underestimate MLSE's ability to be disorganized and screw up
“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'd be surprised if 25% of these tickets get used.
The gesture was nice, and the price drop was nice too. But that doesn't change the apathy surrounding the team. And the management hasn't changed either.
I agree with others on here that the sections should be GA so we can get the right people together in the right area so those just wanting to watch the game can do that too without any issues. Good communication from TFC will be key to making this a success. I am also interested in the "limited transportation" part from TFC. I am assuming buses from BMO to the Big O will be what it is. I would like to take advantage of that possibly so my car doesn't break down again like last time hitting all those potholes in Quebec. It's like driving across an old minefield.
Why would anyone who has these tickets to the game in Montreal not use them outside of an important personal commitment. There is just simply no reason to say no.
Remember The Man, The Legend, The Goal 5-12-07 and All That #9 Left On The Pitch, Thanks For The Memories !!!
Isn't "First Kick" each year on a Thursday with the rest of the games that weekend? I could see Montreal really pushing to get that spot to limit the number of Toronto supporters at the game. Either way I was there last year without the free tickets, I'll be there this year (and be bringing a group bigger then my seasons
Also CBlake there are plenty of reasons not to use these tickets - personal commitments, financial constraints ($20 ticket is a very small part of a trip to Montreal), hating the French.
TFC management changes: "like adding a new fish to your aquarium of failure." - Shakes
Due to other commitments for most of this past season, I had to miss out on the trip to the Big Owe. Will definitely try to make this one though.
The ticket is the least expensive part of an away trip.
The away support has been pretty much killed off by all the apathy. A free ticket won't change that. And I doubt enough changes happen to make people want to be in Montreal more than ever before.
they wouldn't collasally fuck that up...im sure they are working with mls to make this happen on a weekend
I'm in the HELL YEEEAAA option, I can't wait, although, I'd make sure my passport is updated, you know it's the foreign country of Quebec right?Season opener and we don't have to cross the border??? where's the HELL YEEEAAAA! option.
Make sure you don't need to leave immediately after the game this time. See all the 'culture' Montreal has to offer.
TFC management changes: "like adding a new fish to your aquarium of failure." - Shakes
Why would Montreal want to limit Toronto supporters from traveling to Mtl? Heck, I'd probably guess it's Joey Saputo who came out with this idea in the first place
“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
Then again, away trips are never just about the game anyway - heck, there's enough to see and do in Montreal to have a good weekend of it. And if it's the first game of the year, well, there's always that small smidgen of hope at the beginning of the season (even though we know that will likely soon enough be snuffed out). With those two factors coming into play, I can see 1000+ TFC supporters making the journey.
I'll definitely be there...the date doesn't matter.
My take on the whole thing is Saputo lowered prices as (partially) a big f-you to Toronto. Anselmi or whoever responded with "fine, we'll send 5000 fans to take over your stadium". I'm sure Saputo is fine with the tickets sold, but I don't think he particularly wants a huge crowd cheering for Toronto there.
Edit: Saputo seems to me like a guy who actually cares how his team does, you don't help your teams chances by bringing in thousands of away supporters.
TFC management changes: "like adding a new fish to your aquarium of failure." - Shakes
Saputo understands soccer, and he's a savvy businessman.
What he wants is a spectacle, especially in short attention span and hype driven city like Montreal. He wants Big O to be packed just like LA game, but he wants it done in more consistent style, without relying on star players like Becks who won't be around much longer. One of ways to build hype? A good rivalry versus the old enemy. And soccer fans understand derbies...
“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
Joey was at the game on the weekend, and with what you just wrote I got a sinking feeling.
A feeling that ML$E still doesn't get it.
That it wasn't their idea for the free game to Montreal but Joey's.
That by this reasoning, Joey loves us more than our own overlord's do.
That Joey sees the benefit of this and probably gave the tickets to ML$E for free.
That me want to cry.
That ML$E will not try to help this away trip any further by doing some of the great ideas that Parkdale has thrown out there.
25% of 10,000 is fine....
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Just wait, this is going to be like when TFC gaves us the free tickets to make up for the CCL rainout vs. Dallas. They will be put into our account manager and we will have to print/forward them by a certain date or will we lose them, which might very well mean MLSE could be off the hook for paying for them. Say they have guaranteed Joey $5 for each ticket utilized, they would have only be charged for what we actually use,. Just a thought. But on the other hand I would not be surprised if as speculated above Joey just went ahead and offered the tickets up for free to give TFC fans a taste of what many people view as a real owner who cares, which I think he is.
Remember The Man, The Legend, The Goal 5-12-07 and All That #9 Left On The Pitch, Thanks For The Memories !!!
Word.
Atmosphere and traveling support was what gave TFC "buzz" and successful from the beginning, and they are obviously looking to replicate that now. Too bad they missed the no-brainer this time around; making supporters sections GA and giving support a chance to fix itself at the same time. Better luck next time FO.
If it works on the road, why not at BMOrgue?
Last edited by RedRum; 10-23-2012 at 02:00 AM.
Holy shit yeah.
I'm going to make a bold prediction: If it's not true GA, that is, if there is more than a section designated on the ticket- THERE WILL BE COMPLAINTS.
Call me Kreskin.
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Was at the Easter game this season, and I'll be there for the opening next season, for sure.
I'd be surprised if the TFC FO had the tickets to allocate. I expect Montreal FO to be doing the admin on the tickets, like last season. We will probably get a voucher number or something so we individually call the Montreal FO to get our tickets.
I agree with all of the above.
I also hope Joey will see the wisdom of having more than just two beer servers staffing the smallest concession stand known to man. Now that was a travesty!
Coors Light for $7 is always a travesty.
TFC management changes: "like adding a new fish to your aquarium of failure." - Shakes
At least they sell beer in MTL until the game is over with no limits on the amount your can purchase compared to this 65th minute shit we are faced with here at BMO
Remember The Man, The Legend, The Goal 5-12-07 and All That #9 Left On The Pitch, Thanks For The Memories !!!
Yes, but couldn't Montreal use larger glasses than shot glasses?
Exactly this. Saputo wants to build a rivalry with Toronto more than anyone. Let a few thousand TFC fans in a stadium that may otherwise so unused and begin to hype this match as a 'must see.'
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