Author: Mark Hinkley
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The South Stand Report : Toronto v Philadelphia, Knockout Edition
Well my goals have been met for this team. All I asked for was playoffs at home this season and I’ve got them. I’m not about to ask for a new goal just yet that would be greedy. As far as I’m concerned comma this is all bonus round if they win. To be honest…
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Episode 160 – 16/10/25 #40yearOldGrandpa
The gang is all in as Mark is running the show this week to review the game against Chicago, look ahead to Philadelphia, predict the entire playoffs and so much more. In this episode, Kristin asks a question, Mark gets a bit too pleased with himself, Duncan hears “Corky”, and Tony tries to stop a…
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The South Stand Report : Toronto v Chicago (season finale)
It’s the season finale! Can Altidore and Ricketts find time for one another and make the magic happen? Is Vanney only wearing pink, salmon, and all shades in between? Will Will willingly get a will (in case he get’s off’d)? And which character are they going to kill off? Hope there isn’t a cliffhanger and,…
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Episode 159 – 16/10/20 #dingDong
The gang is all here, and in a bit of an 80s mood more than usual, to review the Montreal match, look ahead to the season finale at home to Chicago as well as the usual silliness. In this episode Tony instigates a metaphorical food fight (again), Kristin throws an un-Kristin-like heinous burn, Mark loves…
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The South Couch Report : Montreal v Toronto
Last two games of the season and there’s a legitimate chance to finish top 2. Seba is back. Probably win by 4, right? So Didier Drogba isn’t playing. Well that will certainly speed up the game significantly. Likely keep the team physio bored tonight. Bold Predictions : Seba play Seba goal Seba wins On to…
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Episode 158 – 16/10/14 #cheeseSongs&Genitals
The gang is all present and accounted for (finally!) for some talk about Canada’s national teams, look ahead to Montreal, reflect on the holiday passed and the usual malarkey. In this episode Duncan introduces the concept of the trousers of reason, Kristin channels some goat cheese, Mark has his World Cup dreams dashed again (he…
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Episode 157 – 16/10/06 #chuffery
Three out of four (it’s still a B+) are in for this one as we reflect on the Orlando and DC matches, speculate on a much clearer playoff picture and much more. In this episode, Duncan represents his hood, Mark learns about his post-season hopes being realized and Kristin trolls you all at the end.…
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The South Stand Report : Toronto v Orlando
After the glut of summer games, I’ve got a weird sense of withdrawal, don’t you? OK, maybe it’s just me. After Toronto came back to tie it and nearly stole the three points (or had the penalty taken away from them… I’m still not sure), a game against the Princes of MLS (cuz they’re the…
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Episode 156 – 16/09/21 #birdGenderNeutral
Three-quarters of the gang is present as Tony nurses a hang-over to reflect on the game against the Beverages, look ahead to Philadelphia, prematurely look ahead to qualifying for the playoffs and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Mark dares to insult the Union, Kristin brings up animal copulation, and Duncan leaves abruptly, unrelated, in…
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The South Stand Report : Toronto v New York
What a perfect afternoon for a football match. The sun is shining, not too hot, and the team is honouring legend Dwayne DeRosario. I almost don’t care if they win. Kidding. Mostly. Bold Predictions : Toronto wins No Wright-Phillips on the score sheet Osorio will do another one touch in successive games in an attacking…