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Pachuca and Independiente, as suspected.
Pretty disappointing, IMO. Certainly not the showpieces I'd have hoped for.
Friendlies Announced
On thestar.ca
Pachuca and Independiente, as suspected.
Pretty disappointing, IMO. Certainly not the showpieces I'd have hoped for.
Nice variety.
When West Ham is the all-star showcase, they kind of have to recalibrate the prestige level of the teams.
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Huh?Originally Posted by werewolf88
what are you talking about? independiente are a much bigger club than west ham
In what sense? If you saw how much people were complaining about West Ham for the all-star game, just imagine if it was Independiente, certain people don't even want to see them play in a "free" friendly.
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in terms of history, trophies won, caliber of trophies won. look the copa libertadores is the south american equivalent of the european cup, and independiente have won it 7 times, more than anyone else.
i would even go so far as to say they are the best team to visit toronto in recent years, outside of liverpool. there are not many teams that can compete with the level of trophies that independient have won.
the people that are complaining, and would complain about independiente are, quite frankly ignorant of football outside of the EPL/europe. for people that know the game, appreciate the history, etc this is a great club and it is very exciting that they are coming to TO, friendly or not.
Actually, this is a very very good friendly for our club. If we win the Canada cup we could very well see Pachuca. Its going to be good to see how we hold up agianst this club and if we can beat them.
I don't think the CC makes a difference. If we play Pachuca in that comp, then we play them. If we play them in a friendly and get shelled, do we not have to play them in the CC? Or if we win, do we get a bye? Nope, so it really doesn't matter if we play them now. Carver can watch tape if we have to play them for real later.
Its true, but its just nice to see IMO. Im looking on the bright side lol
What he means is, that by playing Pachuca in a FRIENDLY, it gives your squad REAL WORLD experience playing them before it might count in the CONCACAF Champions League assuming you win the Canada Cup.
Im sure this selection was made by tfc for some of the same reasons you have mentioned!
Still disapointed though!
My south end ticket for these games are listed at $70 a POP!
and thats the cheapest ticket!!! ...It will be interesting to se if they drop the prices..when they go onslae to the public!
True enough. But, personally, if I'm not going to be wowed, I'd rather our boys didn't play friendlies and just focussed on the task at hand.
Last edited by OneLoveOneEric; 05-22-2008 at 01:42 PM.
I agree friendlies should be player pre/post season.....but I would will enjoy seeing Independiente. Hopefully Carver uses this game to play Julius James, Pat Phelan, and many of the kids.
Exactly. What's the point if they aren't going to be facing top class clubs? Waste of energy.
This sucks!
It will be nice to see some teams with different playing styles.
Great opportunities for James, Tebily, Harmse, Phlean, Lombardo/Cunny, Gala to shine if you ask me.
Nobody did though.
I'm really disappointed.Not what I wanted or expected.
I'm selling my tickets.
My 2 tickets in Section 115 have alrteady been sold,
I have 2 more seats in Section 223 - Dead centre field. If anyone is interested send me a PM.
I'm really disappointed.
I'm selling my tickets.
My 2 tickets in Section 115 have alrteady been sold,
I have 2 more seats in Section 223 - Dead centre field. If anyone is interested send me a PM.
............
I'm really disappointed.
I'm selling my tickets.
My 2 tickets in Section 115 have alrteady been sold,
I have 2 more seats in Section 223 - Dead centre field. If anyone is interested send me a PM.
theres a real TFC fan for you!!!
These games are meaningless, don't count for anything. In addition to that TFC has a full schedule in July so I'm sure you will be seing the majoriyy of reserve players. Also not keen on the 2 reams coming over.theres a real TFC fan for you!!!
Hey Big supporter put your wallet where your mouth is and by my tickets. Special price for you becasuen your the biggets suporter.
i already have season thanks...those games give exposure to the club/league which is needed. I will demand first team players not reserve,
i can watch reserve games for that. you should sell all you tickets though
there are some real supporters waiting out there..
But if its a team that you wanted to see play, you would go correct? It would still mean that TFC are playing reserves and we would still have a full schedule.
Which proves Joel's point that you wouldn't actually go to support TFC, but to go watch a "euro" team. That really questions support! However, there are a lot of real supporters that can't get tickets, so you shouldn't have a problem offloading them.
This is my point.
1) I purchased 4 season tickets and paid good $$ for my tickets.
2) As a STH I have the right to do what I please with my tickets.
3) I am a big TFC supporter and thats wahy I purcahsed 4 tickets and paid good $.
4) I go to watch all TFC regular season games whcin count in the standings
5) I am not a supprter of international friendlies for 2 reasons
i) The games don't count in the satndings
ii) I'm not an idiot and realize that TFC has a full schedule in July with league games + 2 CC games and now + 2 friendlies. Chances are that TFC will rest most of their regulars for these games and use reserve players. Mo johnston learned his lesson last year with the injuries incurred during the friendlies.They will use their regulars for league games and CC games
6) I would go watch an international game if it was a team that interested me. Last year I watched both Benfica and Aston Villa. This year team don't interest me. Everyone has preferences. everyone has their own tastes. I wouldn't go watch any Euro team. It would have to be a team that interest me because I know there will be alot of reserve players from both sides.
It doesn't mean I'm not a supporter. I can't go to all the games ( I do have a life and family)so these are 2 games I will try and unload and give other supporters a chance.
I don't think there is anything wrong with that.
CA Independiente is a good team. None other than Sergio "Kun" Aguero came from that club.
Here's a highlight of game against boca:
and this of their support
Meh
Would have been nice to see a major team come in, but whatever. Friendlies are stupid anyway.
I'm actually kind of looking forward to seeing us play teams like Pachuca and Independiente, I think it will be interesting.
Exaclty, and it will be good to see some of our young guns go to work and how they hold up too.
Guys, remember Euro 2008 is this summer so having South American teams is the only way we could guarantee each team's top players
Remember,
Engalnd didn't qualify for this prestigous tournament!
Several teams from the EPL or champions league could have been avaialble.
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