Author: Mark Hinkley
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The South Stand Report : Toronto v Montreal, 2nd leg
I’m not about to write anything you haven’t already heard or don’t already know. You know what happened. You know. It’s been a blur. It’s incredible. This is still bonus time. I just wanted one home playoff game. Just one, and I’d be happy. Everything else is bonus time. Now we’re on the cusp of…
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Episode 164 – 16/11/29 #IsItVanneyTacticsNow
The gang is mostly here as Tony secretly enjoys the Grey Cup by himself to review the Montreal game, review the Western Conference final, look ahead to the second leg at home, lament the departure of Jurgen Klinnsman and the usual silliness. In this episode, Kristin is selective with the reigns on the show, Mark…
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Episode 163 – 18/11/16 #ReadingProgramAfterDark
The gang is three quarters here to look at the ongoings of Canadian football, preview the Western Conference first leg, talk TFC surveys, get excited for the Montreal match and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Mark imagines a multi-Preki universe, Kristin mocks those of us with jobs, and Duncan adds a syllable to the…
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Episode 162 – 16/11/10 #DuByeBye
The gang is all here in delight of the NYCFC drubbing, look ahead for the rest of the playoffs, and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Mark sings the best of Patrick Swayze, Tony gets ready for this, Duncan reveals how he was the little brother and Kristin loses it in near-record time. This week’s…
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The South Couch Report : New York v Toronto, 2nd leg
Well, that’s fucked up. For those that don’t know (doubt it) Montreal has eliminated the Extreme Beverages from the playoffs. What that means is that Toronto would have the second leg IF they advance. And that’s brilliant news. The mouth waters at the thought. So good. On the west coast, as of writing, the Galaxy…
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Episode 161 – 16/11/03 #HowColdIsIt
Most of the gang is in attendance to bask in the glory that is two home playoff dates and two victories against Philadelphia and NYC as well as looking ahead to Sunday’s match against the Pizza Rats. In this episode, Mark assumes the awards given for winning each round of the playoffs, Kristin assumes that…
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The South Stand Report : Toronto v New York, Round 2
And here we are. A two-legged tie with the second place New York City FC. This is the first leg. The second one takes place on a small baseball field. This one takes place on a regular sized pitch. This is the one we’ll focus on. Toronto heroically dispatches Philadelphia which resulted in, what has…
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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,…