Matchday 32: Toronto at New York - Sat Oct 11 7pm TSN4

**Yohan** · 10-10-2014, 10:48 AM

Do or die. TFC must win this game to have any realistic chances of making the playoffs. (and hope for Philly to pound Columbus)

NY has not lost in Red Bull Arena in 9 games or something, and losing some guys to int call ups. Though Cahill has been a non factor this season. NY also has Peguy Luyindula suspended, who has been playing the #10 role.
NY defence is somewhat weak, with 2 CBs that are physical, but prone to bonehead mistakes. Think more experienced and better versions of Doneil Henrys. And GK Robles puts on a Jekyl and Hyde act. One moment of brilliance, combined with some terrible gaffs.
Stop Thierry Henry at all cost. Whoever is playing RB has to be really switched on as Henry likes to drift left and cut in. Any miscommunication in defence will leave Henry exploiting the space and he's deadly as a playmaker this season, as well scoring some key goals. Stop Henry, and Bradley Wright-Phillips has shitload of goals, but he needs like 3 good chances to put 1 away.
Pound NYRB midfield, which is weaker than TFC mid, and pray that Defoe doesn't miss sitters.

Come on you Reds

**OgtheDim** · 10-10-2014, 10:56 AM

Crevalle had a private training session at half time on Wednesday. Not sure he's ready to go.

**TFC07** · 10-10-2014, 11:01 AM

What's word on Gilberto? Is he out for season?

**FRANKIE65** · 10-10-2014, 11:17 AM

This match will be the defining moment as far as character on this squad. We'll see who really wants to be there.
I'm going to have to watch this one recorded late Saturday night, so, no internet etc for me until after I've viewed it.
I refuse to give up as long as there is a chance!!!

GO REDS

**pdubs** · 10-10-2014, 01:03 PM

Originally Posted by TFC07

What's word on Gilberto? Is he out for season?

just posted from tfc twitter

Toronto FC ‏@torontofc 2m2 minutes ago
Vanney: "Gilberto will be in the 18 in New York."

**Derko** · 10-10-2014, 01:57 PM

^ Good to hear, Let's pull together boys

**notthesun** · 10-10-2014, 02:01 PM

Gilberto fully fit according to Vanney. He and Defoe better start.

**FRANKIE65** · 10-10-2014, 02:03 PM

Originally Posted by notthesun

Gilberto fully fit according to Vanney. He and Defoe better start.

Yeah and a big "suck it up buttercups" to both of them! Put aside the prima donna bullshit, and, play for the team!!!

**TFC07** · 10-10-2014, 02:04 PM

Originally Posted by pdubs

just posted from tfc twitter

Toronto FC ‏@torontofc 2m2 minutes ago
Vanney: "Gilberto will be in the 18 in New York."

Great!

I wonder if Vanney is going to stick with usual 4-4-2 or try something different and more offensive minded approach to this game.

**Yohan** · 10-10-2014, 02:27 PM

Originally Posted by TFC07

Great!

I wonder if Vanney is going to stick with usual 4-4-2 or try something different and more offensive minded approach to this game.

expect 4-4-2. too late to tinker with any other formation this late in the season. you need time to learn a new formation, esp after a short turnaround since wed

**Pookie** · 10-10-2014, 02:42 PM

Originally Posted by FRANKIE65

Yeah and a big "suck it up buttercups" to both of them! Put aside the prima donna bullshit, and, play for the team!!!

Well if they both play, a free kick on the edge of the box will be interesting.

**Yohan** · 10-10-2014, 02:48 PM

Originally Posted by Pookie

Well if they both play, a free kick on the edge of the box will be interesting.

nope. Bradley will just sky it

**Ultra & Proud** · 10-10-2014, 02:54 PM

Originally Posted by Yohan

nope. Bradley will just sky it

He can also worm burn it just wide of goal or right into the feet of the wall just as well.

**FRANKIE65** · 10-10-2014, 03:02 PM

Originally Posted by Pookie

Well if they both play, a free kick on the edge of the box will be interesting.

Funny, though, that moment you are referring to was probably the first one of the season that had me thinking "WTF is going on with this club"
Let's hope they can all just "man up" and get it done Saturday, without any of that.

**Yohan** · 10-10-2014, 03:10 PM

Originally Posted by FRANKIE65

Funny, though, that moment you are referring to was probably the first one of the season that had me thinking "WTF is going on with this club"
Let's hope they can all just "man up" and get it done Saturday, without any of that.

**OgtheDim** · 10-10-2014, 03:25 PM

Originally Posted by TFC07

Great!

I wonder if Vanney is going to stick with usual 4-4-2 or try something different and more offensive minded approach to this game.

FWIW, that was a 4-4-2 diamond on Wednesday.

**FRANKIE65** · 10-10-2014, 03:28 PM

Originally Posted by Yohan

Yup, smiles and fist pumps aside...that was a messed up moment. Love Gilberto, but, the man needs to take English lessons if he is staying with this team!!

**JayMolly** · 10-10-2014, 04:27 PM

No more games in hand . . .
Only three games left . . .
If the players are NOT up for this match, what can we say?

**Yohan** · 10-10-2014, 05:00 PM

some intriguing facts
-NYRB is unbeaten in 9 at home and have won last 6 at Red Bull Arena.
-TFC has 1 win, 1 draw vs NYRB this season.
-all 3 TFC strikers, Gilberto, Defoe and Moore have scored against NYRB this season, with Defoe scoring a goal in each of the game vs NY.

**GhostKiller** · 10-10-2014, 05:08 PM

Originally Posted by Yohan

Man watching that video makes me nervous that Bendik is our number one right now. He has his moments but his shot-blocking is suspect.

**Yohan** · 10-10-2014, 05:10 PM

Originally Posted by GhostKiller

Man watching that video makes me nervous that Bendik is our number one right now. He has his moments but his shot-blocking is suspect.

lol. be very sad because shot blocking is Bendik's best attribute

**Pookie** · 10-10-2014, 05:18 PM

People. Please stop saying "must win." We don't want any player getting all agitated before the match.

**QBall** · 10-10-2014, 10:31 PM

Originally Posted by Pookie

People. Please stop saying "must win." We don't want any player getting all agitated before the match.

How about must not lose or tie?

**khso11** · 10-11-2014, 06:02 AM

Got into an accident while getting to NYC, but nothing is stopping me from supporting the Reds! See you travelling supporters at the game.

**JuliquE** · 10-11-2014, 11:06 AM

Originally Posted by torontofc

Got into an accident while getting to NYC, but nothing is stopping me from supporting the Reds! See you travelling supporters at the game.

Hero achievement unlocked.

**Fort York Redcoat** · 10-11-2014, 11:42 AM

Originally Posted by torontofc

Got into an accident while getting to NYC, but nothing is stopping me from supporting the Reds! See you travelling supporters at the game.

I hope you and yours are all safe and the damage is minimal. Take care out there, man!

**khso11** · 10-11-2014, 01:42 PM

Thanks man, everyone's ok, just the car might have to stay here a bit longer.

**OgtheDim** · 10-11-2014, 05:01 PM

The @ExpediaCA Starting XI: Bendik, Creavalle, Hagglund, Caldwell, Morrow, Jackson, Bekker, Bradley, Osorio, Defoe, Moore

*********

Bekker....ugh.

Bench: Konopka, Bloom, Lovitz, Warner, Oduro, De Rosario, Gilberto

**Richard** · 10-11-2014, 05:03 PM

So will we see Gilberto and Defoe on the pitch?

**TFC07** · 10-11-2014, 05:09 PM

Originally Posted by OgtheDim

The @ExpediaCA Starting XI: Bendik, Creavalle, Hagglund, Caldwell, Morrow, Jackson, Bekker, Bradley, Osorio, Defoe, Moore

*********

Bekker....ugh.

Bench: Konopka, Bloom, Lovitz, Warner, Oduro, De Rosario, Gilberto

This might explain why Bekker decline CMNT call up! Also, seems like Vanney thinks highly of Bekker which is interesting.

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