Toronto FC Discussion Thread

Post #1481 » by **LittleOzzy** » Sat Aug 9, 2014 5:25 pm

TFC takes on the Crew tonight at 7:30 on Sporrtsnet 360.

It's a must win so they don't overtake us in the standings.

BetterCallSaul · Post #1482 » by **BetterCallSaul** » Sat Aug 9, 2014 6:46 pm

HeartBreaking wrote:
ForeverTFC wrote:
HeartBreaking wrote:Bradley wouldn't be really good in a higher level league. He was horrid in the world cup and had no ability to dribble past anyone, or do anything with the ball

Sorry to burst your bubble, but Bradley had himself a decent World Cup, all things considered. He is also a world-class player and can play in the EPL, Serie A, and the Bundesliga.

no he didn't. He played horribly. He would be on the bench and never play in those leagues. The MLS suits his game

He was excellent on Chievo in Serie A and anyone talking about his dribbling as if a holding/ball-playing midfielder is supposed to be bursting past defenders doesn't understand the central midfield position.
While he does do a bit of running with the ball, it's not is main trait.

His job is to be a composed two-way force in the midfield. Not lose the ball and be able to play long balls up ahead or just make the right pass.
That's what he is good at. He isn't Pirlo or Xavi level quality but he would certainly play for a middling team in any of those leagues, as he did in Italy. He led Chievo to a 9th place finish before being transferred for a respectable 3.75M Euros to Roma.

Post #1483 » by **LittleOzzy** » Sun Aug 10, 2014 12:30 am

1-1 at the half after a terrible PK awarded to Columbus.

That was not a hand ball.

Post #1484 » by **LittleOzzy** » Sun Aug 10, 2014 1:33 am

Great road win, like really amazing.

We are finally taking advantage of those games in hand.

Bradley and Gilberto both had great games. Moore also played well despite his missed chances.

mowe · Post #1485 » by **mowe** » Sun Aug 10, 2014 1:36 am

Threeeee points!!!

Lazy · Post #1486 » by **Lazy** » Sun Aug 10, 2014 2:10 am

Am I the only one who finds the commentary on Sportsnet to be terrible?

mowe · Post #1487 » by **mowe** » Sun Aug 10, 2014 4:26 am

Lazy wrote:Am I the only one who finds the commentary on Sportsnet to be terrible?

I'm pretty sure everyone ever agrees with you. Sportsnet games have pretty bad production overall. I love me some TSN and Luke Wileman though.

Inklink · Post #1488 » by **Inklink** » Sun Aug 10, 2014 6:26 pm

mowe wrote:
Lazy wrote:Am I the only one who finds the commentary on Sportsnet to be terrible?

I'm pretty sure everyone ever agrees with you. Sportsnet games have pretty bad production overall. I love me some TSN and Luke Wileman though.

At least it isn't Gerry "every black player is Marvell Wynne" Dobson or Nigel "I'm calling a golf game" Reed *cringe*

Post #1489 » by **LittleOzzy** » Mon Aug 11, 2014 2:10 am

D.C United, NYRB and Sporting Kansas City all lost this weekend.

Really helped us out a lot in the standings.

Post #1490 » by **LittleOzzy** » Mon Aug 18, 2014 12:45 am

Back to reality.... What a terrible weekend for TFC.

Post #1491 » by **LittleOzzy** » Tue Aug 19, 2014 5:38 pm

Tim Leiweke leaving MLSE is terrible news for TorontoFC.

He was the only guy that took winning seriously.

truth18 · Post #1492 » by **truth18** » Tue Aug 19, 2014 6:40 pm

LittleOzzy wrote:Tim Leiweke leaving MLSE is terrible news for TorontoFC.

He was the only guy that took winning seriously.

Whoa, Leiwke is leaving? Been really busy at work so this is the first I'm hearing of this. Huge loss for Toronto sports. That sucks, man.

Also, Bradley could easily be playing in Serie A or for a lesser Bundesliga team. A bad world cup does not define a player

Post #1493 » by **LittleOzzy** » Tue Aug 19, 2014 7:15 pm

truth18 wrote:
LittleOzzy wrote:Tim Leiweke leaving MLSE is terrible news for TorontoFC.

He was the only guy that took winning seriously.

Whoa, Leiwke is leaving? Been really busy at work so this is the first I'm hearing of this. Huge loss for Toronto sports. That sucks, man.

Also, Bradley could easily be playing in Serie A or for a lesser Bundesliga team. A bad world cup does not define a player

Just a rumour at this point that he is leaving, but it sounds like it could happen at the end of next season.

Post #1494 » by **LittleOzzy** » Thu Aug 21, 2014 2:26 pm

truth18 wrote:
LittleOzzy wrote:Tim Leiweke leaving MLSE is terrible news for TorontoFC.

He was the only guy that took winning seriously.

Whoa, Leiwke is leaving? Been really busy at work so this is the first I'm hearing of this. Huge loss for Toronto sports. That sucks, man.

Also, Bradley could easily be playing in Serie A or for a lesser Bundesliga team. A bad world cup does not define a player

[tweet]https://twitter.com/LukeWileman/status/502458991021408257[/tweet]

now confirmed.

Post #1495 » by **LittleOzzy** » Sat Aug 23, 2014 2:41 pm

Just a reminder that TFC plays tonight, hoping to hold onto 3rd place in the East.

Team is finally back to full strength so I'm expecting a win.

If you are going to the game tonight it will also get you into the Ex for free. If not, the game is available on all Sportsnet channels.

vancouverBC · Post #1496 » by **vancouverBC** » Sat Aug 23, 2014 2:50 pm

The whitecaps game is also on today, but I'm assuming there aren't any caps fans out here.

Post #1497 » by **LittleOzzy** » Sat Aug 23, 2014 3:24 pm

vancouverBC wrote:The whitecaps game is also on today, but I'm assuming there aren't any caps fans out here.

Not likely very many.

Both Vancouver and Montreal play on TSN2 tonight starting at 7PM. If you want to discuss those games feel free to do so in the MLS thread: viewtopic.php?f=266&t=1090586

Welcome to RealGM by the way.

ForeverTFC · Post #1498 » by **ForeverTFC** » Sat Aug 23, 2014 3:55 pm

Robert Ernshaw makes his return today to Toronto.

Fire haven't scored more than a goal in what seems like forever. It will be interesting to see if he changes that.

Post #1499 » by **LittleOzzy** » Sat Aug 23, 2014 10:06 pm

ForeverTFC wrote:Robert Ernshaw makes his return today to Toronto.

Fire haven't scored more than a goal in what seems like forever. It will be interesting to see if he changes that.

I wouldn't mind if he got one, as along as we end up with more, haha.

SportsFan9 · Post #1500 » by **SportsFan9** » Sun Aug 24, 2014 12:43 am

GILBERTO!