Author: Mark Hinkley
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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…
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VMP Final Countdown: Number 18 – Luke Moore
Highest Ranking: 14 Lowest Ranking: 24 Average Ranking: 18.63 Mark: 14. After last season being leaned on heavily to produce, he played mostly from the bench this season, seeing his appearances nearly halved. Low on the pecking order behind Robbie Findley (somehow, I know) with a better goals per minute ratio (1 every 625) than…
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VMP Final Countdown. Number 25 – Clement Simonin
Highest Ranking: 13 Lowest Ranking: 27 Average ranking: 22.79 Mark: 20. Toronto almost unearthed a gem in this one. Simonin was a first round draft pick out of NC State, but thankfully earned a proper footballing pedigree at Lorient. Showed plenty of early promise as a defender, but injuries kept the rookie out of the game…
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Episode 114 – 15/11/18 #flopTilYouDrop
The gang is intact after a heady victory against Honduras (of “F— Honduras” fame) and reflect on the 3 points, they preview the resumed MLS playoffs and hand out expert opinions by grading the Toronto FC midfield. In this episode, Tony announces his qualification for the World Cup, Kristin reveals to stalking a member of…
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Episode 113 – 15/11/12 #TokyoSexwales
The gang is in full attendance for this one where we talk about the press conference, discuss MLS playoffs, look ahead to Canada’s first group stage match in World Cup Qualifiers and start with end of season grades for the forwards. In this episode, Kristin bestows upon herself a nationalist title, Mark loses his crap…