Its interesting about the half time shows as I expected Apple to bring it back to the studio for a proper halftime show like they do in the NFL. Or least to take 360 into halftime show mode & talk about other games. I don't mind what they are doing because it beats what TSN used to do
3 minutes commercial
1 minutes of "Well Stevie or Kevin or Julian, what is your talking point"
2 minutes of highlights
2 minutes of "talking points"
3 minutes commercials
2 minutes of "highlights from around the league tonight"
2 minutes commecials
2nd Half
Oh wait...that is EXACTLY what they are doing....
True about the live international broadcasts/feeds. IIUC, it also helps that the 1970 World Cup in Mexico was the first to be transmitted via satellite by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). The first, the pioneers, in this matter, of football's global telecasts/television broadcasts, always have a special place in the hearts and minds of fanatics. I seem to remember as a child before and sometime still after that period some seminal matches were watched at locations like MLG? Locals? In my fathers household- Mid 70's? We always had time to listen to the voice of a personality from his generation... the English/Scottish of Graham Leggat. Local Canadian/English honourable mentions? Perhaps T-Blizzard... Brian Budd, as well as, Enio Perruzza? Italian Serie A? Maybe Paolo Canciani?
Hopes for this match... TFC maintain their renewed commitment to defense. Build and test their abilities to challenge and regain possession. Finally... probe and exploit opportunities of attack. At the same time, that Fede 'Bernadette Ski'- according to Apple Caption- is rewarded with a third consecutive goal for the deserving record and especially this...
Check out this tweet at https://twitter.com/KULA1087/status/1633245398545342466
Check out this tweet at https://twitter.com/tfcaggr/status/1633243636820475905
Last edited by Mr. Inbetween; 03-08-2023 at 01:19 AM.
So I never take the GO train usually but if I recall last year there was some kind of day pass that was available (half price of round trip if I recall) that I had no idea about until the season was basically over so I was driving the whole time because I could park for less than a single person round trip and bring multiple people with me. Anyone know of any promo thing going on this year with GO or just the full fare right now on gameday? I wish TFC would get a deal going to promote GO since there is a station right beside the stadium.
sadly looking forward to this game in person- however- same issues i seen- everyone is happy that TFC drew with ATL- - the underlying issue - there is no offense to this team.
FB with a brilliant individual effort again- go back to the first game- PK and Free Kick - no goals in the flow of play which is really scary to me.
going back last season, majority of goals were scored by brilliant individual performances by either LI/FB/Crisicito.
my issue is -lack of possession + critical mistakes when TFC has an opportunity to take advantage.
I also am guessing LI doesnt like it at TFC- the fact FB is consistently out performing him also seems to be another underlying issue- even LI instagram post as of yesterday posted a picture of him in a Napoli kit celebrating ( i know napoli is on fire right now)
which also begs to question- after LI left Napoli suddenly became a lot better. It should be his team but I feel based on performance, consistency and longevity -this is becoming FB team.
I look forward to hoping to have 40% possesion, 4 shots with at least 2 on target with over 80% pass success.
unfortunately the coach for Columbus was not pleased with his teams performance after winning due to the fact -Columbus didnt win the possession battle.
Contrast to all of TFC supporters being happy with the away point, with terrible passing, terrible possession and no real threat of actually scoring. I feel like columbus will come out trying to make up for their last game with strong possession- even though they won - their coach actually was not pleased.
VS TFC happy with a point, which could have easily been a loss if that offside goal wasn't reversed.
I hope to be wrong and would like to see either one of the mid-fields to be benched in favor of Servania preferably kaye or bradley- although osorio shouldnt get a pass either.
the past three seasons - have really lowered expectations and set the bar low to what will please a TFC supporter which is unfortunate in my opinion.
Last edited by FootBallAZ; 03-08-2023 at 11:37 AM.
I am reminded that people have the right to say "Crap" but gawd there are times when I just want to quote Oddball in here...
Someone needs to sit on Luca Zelarayan, but I fear no one in our midfield is capable of that.
Same broadcast crew that did the Atlanta game
Check out this tweet at https://twitter.com/MLS_PR/status/1633158486677680128
People getting their English voice....
Been thinking of the 3-5-2(or 3-4-1-2) and how it might serve the team best. Could mitigate the lack of 90 min players in the mid. Something like:
———————Johnson———————
——O’Neill——Hedges——Rosted——
Layrea-Bradley/Servinia-Kaye/Osorio-Petretta
——————Insigne/Vasquez———————
————Berna————Akinola/Diamonde—
Yes it’s very sad, we had the chance to really get BMO upgraded to one of the best stadiums in MLS with it hosting some World Cup games in 2026 but no instead will get some temporary stands bullshit put in. Therefore , if hosting an event like the World Cup can’t get us a proper enclosed soccer stadium then nothing will. There will be a new Scotia Bank Arena before we ever or ever get a proper stadium for soccer in this city . Very sad indeed , I’ve been a season ticket holder since day one but the stadium experience sucks and don’t know how much longer I can go attending games in that sorry excuse of a stadium seeing what other MLS teams are playing in. Not getting a permanent reno even with the World Cup coming is more or less the final straw for me !
https://www.gotransit.com/en/the-fut.../exhibition-go
Construction on the south platform (Platform 4) is progressing and by Saturday, March 11, before the first train service, the previously closed portion will reopen. We have completed curb work on the platform as well as foundation work for the new temporary pedestrian bridge. Work will continue to extend Platform 4 further east to make space for future Ontario Line construction.
And, here's what people need to know about TTC in the area - there are some long term issues
If you want to go to Liberty Village via TTC, plan on taking a bus or walking up from the Ex station
a) King Car not running in that area - shuttle buses along King from Bathurst to Dundas West - King Cars from the East diverting to Fleet St Loop (not going all the way to the Ex)
https://www.ttc.ca/service-advisorie...structure-work
b) The Dufferin bus is not going to the Dufferin loop - its going through Liberty Village - expect delays
https://www.ttc.ca/service-advisorie...g-sewer-repair
There are NO subway closures this weekend.
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For those who don't know, GO have opened up the second exit on the North side of the Ex Go station. We still have the bottleneck at the south end.
We shall see if the GO canine unit comes out this weekend.
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Ossington 63 seems to be running?