Author: Mark Hinkley
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Episode 220 – 18/01/25 #manipulatingThePace #PaisManipulation
The gang is mostly here and is joined by SuperSubTM James Grossi (@grawsee) to talk the SuperDraft, review international news, TFC roster shifts and TFC II schedule discussion. In this episode, Mark does the fun part, Duncan is in mourning, James channels the gaffer and Kristin has her sticker dreams ruined. Give us any rating on…
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VMP Final Countdown 2017: Number 11 – Steven Beitashour
Highest: 7 Lowest: 20 Average ranking: 10.8 Mark: 11 – He is the right back we wanted and the right back we deserved. Or was he a winger? He played like a winger. He was, arguably, the right sided version of Justin Morrow. Well, was. He’s left us for a better place. Weather-wise, anyways. Steven…
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VMP Final Countdown 2017: Number 15 – Nick Hagglund
Highest: 10 Latest: 20 Average ranking: 14.39 Mark: 15 – Ahh, the Slammin’ Salmon. Everyone’s favourite forward/defender. Or is he a defender/forward. Either way, he’s a top guy, who’s had a rough year. The 25 year-old had started the season off strong, making an appearance in every match until the 3-2 win over Minnesota, which…
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VMP Final Countdown 2017: Number 16 – Benoît Cheyrou
Highest: 10 Lowest: 20 Average ranking: 15.96 Mark: 18 – I feel like this is a bit of a eulogy. Benoit Cheyrou became iconic. He wasn’t here for very long, but his contributions and class were hard to ignore. He came on against Montreal in the semi-finals and ‘saved us all’. And he did. What…
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Episode 218 – 18/01/12 #tamIsAHat
We ring in the new year three quarters of the gang and with more rage than anticipated as we discuss the Soccer Canada shuffle, the TFC schedule, a Canadian Premier League announcement and the usual silliness. In this episode Mark cannot stop swearing, Kristin cannot even and Duncan cannot guarantee his attendance at games. Give…
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VMP Final Countdown 2017: Number 23 – Jason Hernandez
Highest: 19 Lowest: 25 Average ranking: 22.05 Mark: 23 – The TL;DR is “he did what was expected of him”. When Hernandez arrived in the very early season, he was signed as a free agent after a two-season spell at NYCFC, with the role of journeyman substitute defender, firmly his for the taking. He knew he…
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Episode 217 – 17/12/21 #drawCity #optionDeclined #sextuple
The gang is mostly here to review the season as a whole, discuss signings and un-signings (at time of recording) and look ahead to the CONCACAF Champions League tournament with the reveal of the opening draw. In this episode, Mark doesn’t know the difference between initials (see note below), Duncan rebrands a giant of Mexican…
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Episode 216 – 17/12/13 #ChampionshipEdition #mésQueUnCock
The gang is all here to bask in the glow of the victory and record a championship edition of the podcast. In this episode, Duncan throws shade at the lazy keeper, Mark throws shade at a suit’s participation, Tony throws shade at drafts and Kristin throws shade at Kristin. Give us any rating on iTunes,…
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The South Stand Report : Toronto v Seattle, MLS Cup Edition
There is no fucking way you are reading this news for the first time, so I’ll get on with it. Bold Predictions : Toronto wins Seattle doesn’t Vazquez scores On to the Match : 67’ – GOAL – Giovinco sends a perfect through ball to Altidore, chips the keeper, I make a ‘pant mess’. MIGHTY…
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Episode 215 – 17/12/07 #chocolateOrBroccoli
The gang is all here for this episode where we review the second leg vs. Columbus, look ahead to OMG MLS CUP!!!11!!11!, talk MLS announcements and the usual. In this episode, Mark forgot to toggle the input (which is why it sounds like a tin can, apologies), Tony channels a famous dip for insulation, Duncan…