Here it Goes Again
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Have at It People
Here it Goes Again
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Have at It People
I'm Ok with being proven wrong on this one but nothing in that Miami team indicates they have any hope in this...beyond a slew of red cards to Nashville.
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Edit: 3-0 now - its Nashville
Last edited by OgtheDim; 11-20-2020 at 10:34 PM.
Og knows. I am excited for this matchup. A bit worried about our ability to break them down though. Let's see those predicted starting line-ups.
Gonna say the lineup is...
Westberg
Auro-Gonzalez-Mavinga-Laryea
Piatti-Delgado-Bradley-Osorio
Pozuelo
Akinola
Altidore, Endoh, DeLeon, Ciman, Priso, Zavaleta and Silva as the subs. (Depends on the health of Morrow and Bono)
Check out this tweet at https://twitter.com/TorontoFC/status/1329999545829306370
Remember The Man, The Legend, The Goal 5-12-07 and All That #9 Left On The Pitch, Thanks For The Memories !!!
Given the opponent I really wish this game could be played at BMO. That feeling could have had an effect.
Officially official.
Nashville on four days rest. The Reds will need to find their attacking mojo back which should be easier to achieve with the return of Pablo Piati. Having Ritchie back will also be huge.
Remember The Man, The Legend, The Goal 5-12-07 and All That #9 Left On The Pitch, Thanks For The Memories !!!
This team has been unpredictable all year so I won't make any predictions other than it will be a low scoring game. 1 nil either way wouldn't surprise me.
Jaap Stam knows a thing or two about defending.
Nashville is one of the stingiest defence in the league. I wish TFC got Walker Zimmermann instead of Omar Gonzalez.
But Nashville doesn't score much either.
Probably a game of Nashville high pressure bunkering and TFC pinging the ball around but can't breakdown Nashville defence. Then a lucky bounce creates a chance for 1-0 win for either team
“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 wish we'd heard more from the Toronto training this week.
I'm going to guess:
Westberg
Auro-Gonzalez-Mavinga-Laryea
Piatti-Delgado-Poxuelo-Osorio
Altidore--Akinola
But there are a lot of legs on that line up that haven't seen a full match in a while, so it's probably unlikely. I do think Bradley starting on the bench is a possibility, but only if Delgado and Piatti are ready.
Osorio or Poz were this team's captain this year & more effective when playing.
Bradley creates a vulnerability, especially when with any slow CB's near him. He warps play around him, asking to start every play. He reduces Poz' effectiveness by denying quick ball movement. He forces Osorio or Delgado to be played out of position.
Great player in his time - might still have a great game in him against the right team. Nashville isn't that team as we need quick ball movement & Bradley isn't that anymore.
“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
Vanney presser going on right now
Might be video later
This worth being aware of after Wheeler tweet a few days ago
Check out this tweet at https://twitter.com/joshuakloke/status/1330210844316229637
I love Bradley, he is an absolute legend for this club. That extension is already looking like a big mistake though.
Winner of this match will play Columbus (they do not reseed playoffs after round 1).
Do not overlook Nashville - they are not going to be a push over at all. Of the 3 teams we could have played, I thought our team is likely set up the worst against them. They don't press high, so Bradley will get the ball & slow it down. They have excellent DM's, so Poz & Oso & Piatti will have difficulty getting past. Zimmerman is good in the air & can't be bullied so Jozy/Ayo might struggle. Meanwhile, they are great on set pieces (a weakness of ours).
Where we would beat these guys is with width & pace. But...alas.
I still think he can recover his form.
Team flew down tonight
Check out this tweet at https://twitter.com/SportsAviation/status/1330651776949903361
Nashville flying up to Hartford today
Check out this tweet at https://twitter.com/SportsAviation/status/1330988939642097669
Good news
Check out this tweet at https://twitter.com/MichaelSingh94/status/1331013536324198408