We're in 114 and missed much of the game due to flags. Always nice to sit on a dank school bus for two hours and not be able to see the game. Went down there at halftime to have a polite word with one of the "leaders" and it fell on deaf ears.
We're in 114 and missed much of the game due to flags. Always nice to sit on a dank school bus for two hours and not be able to see the game. Went down there at halftime to have a polite word with one of the "leaders" and it fell on deaf ears.
Sure, we can safely assume he was pissed, but at the same time, we don't know why he left before interviews could happen.
there are too many unknown factors to say for certain what happened.
Currently people are making speculative comments, it kind of reminds me of conspiracy theorists. "The sky is falling and he's moving to China"... grab a brain, he's out and said he loves it here and he isn't going any where.
It would have been nice had our Italian friend thanked the fans who have stood by him while he's been shite this season. The club needs to show balls here and come down hard on this pathetic childish behaviour. Vanney and Bradley to a lesser extent need to sort this out.
Last edited by MightyDM; 04-22-2017 at 10:50 AM.
Tolerable first two home games. Yesterday couldn't see 40 per cent of the field. All game long. Pathetic the guy didn't care -- jollies from flag hoisting yet a couple hundred season-ticket holders behind you can barely see the game. And he reacted like he couldn't care less.
Of course he's gonna say he loves it here...Defoe never dissed the city while he was here and he obviously wasn't a fan.
No one reacts to a brace and a W like that if all is dandy...Def more to it than wanting to chase the hattrick. I initially thought he had injured himself and that was the reason for the sub and his anger but that obv wasn't it.
I'm with Giovinco on this. He's had a poor start to the season. You want to build his confidence. You don't do that by subbing him after he scores. Vanney made a mistake there.
A couple of thoughts:
- Although Cheyrou's turnover started the goal against, it was at least the 2nd time in recent games that Zavaleta was ball watching, or getting pulled aside despite being the last defender in front of goal, instead of covering the only reasonable scoring threat in that situation. Accam can beat you easily with speed, but his ball control isn't that great in close. Zavaleta could have made it much more difficult for him. (And Zavaleta isn't the only defender or defensive midfielder who has been ball watching on some of the recent goals against.)
- I wouldn't write off Cheyrou yet. He hasn't needed to rely on speed in a while. Usually he has amazing ball control and really helps to settle the game, plus putting in same great passes which keep the opposition pinned back. He was the kind of player we needed to help control the game after Vasquez went off. I bet Cheyrou will turn things around and be more careful if he gets another chance. Anyway, isn't this his last year before he goes into coaching?
Last edited by Auzzy; 04-22-2017 at 06:33 PM.
There really isn't much to do but wander over to some other seats.
They have every right to wave the flags in the south end.
I agree, it's annoying at times (when play is in front of the south net),
but they also bring terrific atmosphere as well.
Try looking into the possibility of moving your tix over a section.
^ Terrific atmosphere can be brought without sight-blocking flags. Or at least wave/hoist them timing-wise with respect to those behind.
Not sure how many season tickets are opening up in 113 or 115 for all of us to move over.
Speculatively speaking, he may be frustrated by what he sees as poor coaching decisions. Like pulling him out during his best game. Plus he has his contract year coming up, so goals are pretty important to the guy, I imagine.
I genuinely think Vanney is a pretty good coach, but if you're a world-class player, "pretty good" is probably "pretty frustrating" sometimes.
Great point about the contract here, and there could be something in it. If Giovinco has thought about life after this contract, and what possibilities or options could be out there for him if he doesn't resign, then every little decision by the coach, or missed pass or chance by Giovinco himself would be magnified. If he has any aspirations of playing back in Europe, he needs numbers or he won't be paid well to make the move back to Serie A, essentially trapping him here in MLS, or China which seems undesirable. He likely feels enormous pressure to produce, and that could be making him lash out and behave in a seemingly childish manner. His time to showcase himself is running out.
If it's not the contract, there is something. this is not normal, or healthy for the player, or team. I dont recall any player ever behaving like this before, because he is "just a competitor".
^It happens literally all the time. Footballers are for the most part incredibly petty people.
All of this armchair psychology does nothing but make a mountain out of a mole hill. Seba's a very competitive guy, we know this. I can see why in the moment he'd be frustrated. I have a hard time seeing how it's possible he'd be angry about it the morning after though. He's an adult and a professional. This will work itself out.
Nobody cares about "a moment".
It's noteworthy if you think it's a pattern.
If you don't agree that Seba has been sulking, staring, getting overly frustrated at teammates, childish, and otherwise using body language that seems different/angry, fine.
But that's the conversation.
I'm torn between (i) wanting to believe that it's just what comes with the territory when the MVP and the team are both off to a slow start, or (ii) the fear that it's something worse.
I don't know.
Last edited by ensco; 04-22-2017 at 03:11 PM.
“What the world needs is more geniuses with humility; there are so few of us left.”
Few years off yet
http://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2016/1...d-mls-cup-2016MLSsoccer.com: How many more years left on your contract and have there already been talks to extend your stay in Toronto?
Giovinco: [laughing] Yes, there are still four years left [Giovinco signed a 6-year contract through the end of 2020]. And I think on my part there’s a desire to continue here and I think on their end [TFC], as well.
My point is is think it's definitely the former^. He's been doing that stuff since his first year. He gets angry and frustrated when things aren't going his way but looks very happy when they are. He does shit like this every season that makes people think he's pulling a Defoe. None of it has actually amounted to anything so I don't know why we keep reacting to this stuff as though this one definitely means something.
Until we have reason to believe otherwise I don't think it should be treated as something bigger than it is.
Last edited by khso11; 04-22-2017 at 04:15 PM.
I think he's just used to relying on Moor doing the dirty work. I think after a few more games, he'll learn Hagglunds defensive play and adapt to it.
This. He's the type of player that can use his technical skills to cover his weaknesses (eg. Pirlo). It was a rare brainfart from him yesterday, but perhaps if he gets more PT, he would gain form and chemistry with the current setup.
He has done this occasionally, but he's done this occasionally for two years. It hasn't really amounted to anything yet, beyond a super-competitive guy getting passionate or emotional in the moment.
I'd assume it was exacerbated by the fact that he's gotten off to a terminally slow start, by his standards, and he clearly wanted to stay in.
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Just like every other striker finding his rythem, Gio wanted to stay out there. Bad decision by Vanney which he admitted... Gio will be back with Altidore next week.. Nothing to worry about.. If anyone played striker and u feel a rythem, then get subbed.. I dare you not to be pissed...I'm a striker, and that's just the mentality..
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