Author: Mark Hinkley

  • The South Stand Report : Toronto v Atlanta

    The South Stand Report : Toronto v Atlanta

    Atlanta is like a new wrestling stable that appears out of nowhere and just start turning heads, making a name for themselves and racking up the wins. Oh sure, it’s not like they’re going to headline WrestleMania win MLS Cup or even SummerSlam go deep into the playoffs, but they’ll win the Intercontinental Championship make…

  • Episode 181 : An Evening With Bill Manning, Part Two – 17/04/06 #JasonStatham

    Episode 181 : An Evening With Bill Manning, Part Two – 17/04/06 #JasonStatham

    In part two of this very special episode, TFC President Bill Manning is subjected to more questions regarding MLS and the CPL. In this episode, Tony gets a story about a mascot on a motorcycle, Kristin’s poor table suffers another spill, Mark indirectly gets some dirt on Carlos Valderrama, Duncan talks about pizza, and Bill…

  • Episode 180 : An Evening With Bill Manning, Part One – 17/04/06 #whiteBoy

    Episode 180 : An Evening With Bill Manning, Part One – 17/04/06 #whiteBoy

    In part one of this very special episode, we talk a bit about the game against Sporting KC and then it’s all TFC President Bill Manning in studio to talk about his history in the game as a player, his time at RSL and starting at TFC. In this episode, Duncan asks about a CFL…

  • South Stand Report : Toronto v. Kansas City

    South Stand Report : Toronto v. Kansas City

    For the one of you who reads this blog and do not live anywhere near here, Canada is a magical place that has some rather dysfunctional weather systems. Take this past week. We had days where you leave the house for work in a light winter jacket, and by the time you’re ready to head…

  • Episode 179 – 17/03/28 #GrandkidsOfTheSuezCanal #CaseOfTheBlueHelmets #podtang

    Episode 179 – 17/03/28 #GrandkidsOfTheSuezCanal #CaseOfTheBlueHelmets #podtang

    This episode has three of us. We talk about Canada, Sporting KC and other stuff. In this episode Tony, Mark and Duncan were present. Kristin’s not here so you don’t need to give us 5-stars on iTunes! Click here to listen to episode 179

  • Episode 178 – 17/03/23 #knowledge

    Episode 178 – 17/03/23 #knowledge

    The gang is all accounted for to review the Vancouver match, talk about the Season Seat Holder ticket package, enjoy the international break, some Canada news and much more. In this episode Kristin plans to use the club scarf to go with her fancywear, Mark opens up about how VHS tracking ruined his youth, Duncan…

  • South Couch Report : Vancouver v Toronto

    South Couch Report : Vancouver v Toronto

    So Vancouver is missing their starting keeper over a red card, so this is a good time to sit their starter keeper, right? Seems foolish. Bono gets the start because of squad rotation. Of course. This should all be about missing Giovinco, but he’s hurt and went to Italy, and probably taking it easy. The…

  • Episode 177 – 17/03/16 #preNervous

    Episode 177 – 17/03/16 #preNervous

    We swap out Tony for Mark in this episode for a consistent 75% attendance where we discuss the Philadelphia match, look forward to Vancouver, talk about the ESPN MLS Players Anonymous Survey, Voyageurs Cup changes and a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! In this episode, Mark does his Endoh impersonation from the weekend, Kristin rebrands a new player…

  • The South Couch Report – Philadelphia v Toronto

    The South Couch Report – Philadelphia v Toronto

    Man, what a nice vacation. Sun. Boat. Music. Tequila. I missed a penalty save and that’s about it. Toronto earned a point against the Fightin’ Mormons (nickname still being storyboarded) and are now in chesty Chester for a game against the Bell Crackers (lets just go with it…), who earned a scoreless draw against the…

  • Kit Nerd Corner : Vancouver home, Los Angeles away, DC away & Columbus home

    Kit Nerd Corner : Vancouver home, Los Angeles away, DC away & Columbus home

    Disclaimer : I care and because I want to. Vancouver home   In a nutshell : triangles EVERYWHERE!!!! The inside collar says : Our All. Our Honour. The outside back collar has : Flag of Canada The jock tag position has : since 1974 Compared to previous kit : A step backwards Rain. Not mountains,…