Author: Mark Hinkley
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Now That’s What I Call Vocal Minority Podcast 3! 2015 Edition!
All of your “favourites” are here, including some “classic” moments, such as : – Would You Rather (with Part Bs!) – Michael Caines – Stupid ideas for chants – That time we did that thing – WTIFO Morning Zoo with Tony & The Caribou – Support & Say with Duncan – The great CNE sandwich…
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Episode 119 – 15/12/23 #ShitAnAlien
The gang is all here to wind down 2015 and got lazy with editing so decided to just not edit stuff. In this diatribe, we discuss our brilliant insights from last week with all of the signings and heavy malarkey. In this episode, Kristin suffers from lupine lupus, Duncan introduces a new season seat perk,…
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Episode 118 – 15/12/17 #2015Fullies
The gang is here for the silly season, the at-the-time potential defender signings, Will Johnson speculation, review the Final Countdown, and the 2015 gala event that is the Fullies. In this episode, Tony mentions Nigeria briefly, Mark gets his swerve on with 1980s Elizabeth Shue, Duncan may be drinking a bitter and Kristin brings up…
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VMP Final Countdown: Number 1 – Sebastian Giovinco
Highest Ranking: 1 Lowest Ranking: 2 Average Ranking: 1.05 Mark: 1. What can only be described as a big money bust, Sebastian Giovinco made his debut in MLS this season to little fanfare and plenty of “who?”. After struggling in Juventus for much of his professional career, he did what most past-their-prime players do, chase the…
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VMP Final Countdown: Number 3 – Michael Bradley
Highest Ranking: 2 Lowest Ranking: 10 Average Ranking: 4.11 Mark: 6. Let me preface this by saying that I understand defensive midfielders like I understand house music : I can identify it, but I have no concept of when it’s good. Captain Michael Bradley played sort of defensive midfield/general-esque role most of the season. With five…
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Episode 117 – 15/12/09 #ChadChadChad
The gang is in full attendance as they review MLS Cup, stupid things Garber recently said, talk about more releases and the usual silliness. In this episode, Mark warbles through an ‘in memoriam’ anthem, Duncan finds a way to bring up Darlington again, Tony discusses refueling plane anatomy and Kristin lets it slip what she…
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MLS Cup : Portland v Columbus… or #CardsAgainstMLS
So MLS Cup happened. To say that we here at the Vocal Minority were invested in this match, would be a loose definition of the word “invested”. Sure, Toronto FC is in the league, and this is the league final, but to be fair this club is so far away from being a participant, it…
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Episode 116 – 15/12/03 #wonking
The gang is in full attendance this week as they celebrate the resigning of Morrow, review MLS Cup semi-finals, preview the finals and hand out grades for the management side. In this episode Tony professes his love of specific colours, Mark struggles with his introduction, Kristin references South Park and Duncan was “wound up” a…
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VMP Final Countdown: Number 14 – Joe Bendik
Highest Ranking: 7 Lowest Ranking: 25 Average Ranking: 14.73 EDIT: All the below was written before the announcement that Bendik’s option wasn’t picked up. Not a surprise really, I imagine he’ll pass through the first round of the waiver draft unclaimed. After that he’s got a shot at getting a job somewhere for less. Best…
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VMP Final Countdown: Number 16 – Herculez Gomez
Highest Ranking: 8 Lowest Ranking: 22 Average Ranking: 15.11 Mark: 12 When Toronto FC made some deals to be the first in line to sign Herculez Gomez, there were more than a few eyebrows raised. Now out of favour in Mexico, Herculez re-entered the MLS fold and… ultimately found himself out of favour in Toronto. One…