THE STARTING 11: TFC-themed Halloween Costumes
Boo! Spooky scary! Wolf howl! What? That was on Saturday? Aw, nuts. Anytricks, November may now be well upon us and while TV commercials have switched to full-on Yuletide Mode, it’s not too late for one last Halloween treat. (This only comes out on Mondays, sue me. Throw an egg at your computer if you don’t like it.) Many of you likely went out and about your neighbourhood with your kids or to a costume party with...
THE STARTING 11: Positives of Finishing the Regular Season in Montreal
It has been a long and winding road. From manly men; to pint-sized Italian heroics; to pink-hued summertime tactics; and finally, to The Reds’ first ever playoff appearance. While far from Supporters Shield heights, the regular season has been pretty entertaining and what better way to end it than with a derby match against our foes The Cheesemakers? It may be a challenging springboard into the post-season but there are...
THE STARTING 11: TFC Election Promises
What are you doing reading this? You should be out voting in the Canadian Federal Election! Unless you are reading this on Tuesday. Then it’s too late – thanks for letting Drake win the election you lazy bastard. For our international readers – feel free to vote in your local elections or enjoy ours from afar to see who gets to sit on the Ice Throne in our National Igloo. This election campaign, which feels like it...
THE STARTING 11: Uncomfortable Moments at TFC’s Thanksgiving Supper
It’s that most wonderful time of the year again when Canadians celebrate getting a draw against Turkey in the Great Pumpkin War. Never forget the nutmeg we lost in Constantinople. On this most solemn of days, it is right to give thanks for the things we often take for granted and to open our homes to those less fortunate – like the Argos. Thanksgiving is not overlooked by the players and staff at TFC who gathered this...
“Let’s Kick Balls!” – TFC feat. The Blue Jays (VMP Remix)
Somewhere between recording 80’s hits like “Ghostbusters” and “I Want a New Drug”, local supergroup “The Bat Boys” found time to pen the megahit “OK Blue Jays”. (CORRECTION: My producer has just been in my ear to tell me The Bat Boys did NOT write “I Want a New Drug” – we await further word on “Ghostbusters”) This song has stood the test of time and sounds as relevant today as it did when Dámaso Garcia set fire to his uniform. Good...
THE STARTING 11: Differences Between the MLS Cup and the Grey Cup
Great news Toronto football fans – the Grey Cup is being hosted at BMO Field in 2016! Bad news Toronto football fans – the Grey Cup is being hosted at BMO Field in 2016! Those of you who prefer your football ball-shaped and played with feet are finally awakening to the reality that BMO Field is well on its way to multi-purpose purgatory. For those of you out there that still MLSE-believe that Toronto FC will be the golden...
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