Author: Mark Hinkley
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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…
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Episode 112 – 15/11/04 #humanVictoryCigar
RAAAAAAGE! After stewing for the better part of a week, we unburden ourselves over the ass-whupping in Montreal. We dissect the corpse plenty, talk about what the playoffs look like elsewhere and postulate the future of management. In this episode, Duncan segues with a segway reference, Mark takes a try at Gregorian chanting and Kristin…
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South Couch Report – Montreal v Toronto (Playoff Edition)
Guys, we’re finally gonna do it! Now that we’re about to lose our #playoffVirginity, let’s hope they shoot early, and often. Let’s not let anyone go home disappointed. Years of mediocrity culminates to a one-off game at Montreal midweek. OHMYGODJUSTSTARTALREDY… At least Vic Rauter is there working the sidelines. Voice like butter. Like triple churned…
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Episode 111 – 15/10/28 #theBellEnd
The gang is shorthanded this week, but talk about Montreal, preview Montreal, Seba as MVP, probably more about Montreal and ignore any game past Thursday. In this episode Kristin owns the newly named Montreal end, Duncan delights at the potential legends in the making for anyone who rings the new bell and Mark offers a…