Vocal Minority

Author: Tony Walsh

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • “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…

  • 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…

  • THE STARTING 11: Way Too Positive TFC Statements

    For a team that has apparently been built with more “manly men” (TM) than ever before, Toronto FC sure seem to be a sensitive bunch lately. The club that has zero playoff matches in nine seasons is apparently miffed that fans are yet to cut them some slack while still casting a wary eye at…

  • THE STARTING 11: Other “Welcome” Signs Banned at BMO Field

    For the most part, this little corner of the TFC Internet carnival is a place for the daft, inane and Collin Samuel. No one is coming to The Starting 11 for tactical breakdowns. If you are – you’re the best. Today I have to rant a wee bit though. As you all know, last week…

  • THE STARTING 11: Ways That TIFF Would Be Different If TFC Organized It

    Glitz, glamour… probably Tara Reid! For the next two weeks this city is the mecca of all things show and business as the Toronto International Film Festival holds court. Now in its 40th year, TIFF is one of Toronto’s biggest annual events as media from across North America and the world converge on downtown theatres…

  • THE STARTING 11: Unheralded Acts of TFC Hard Labour

      Happy Labour Day comrades! It’s not just the day when parents drunkenly celebrate their children getting the eff back to school but also a day where we throw off the shackles of our American oppressors and stand up for our right to spell “labour” with the letter “u”! Wourkers of the Wourld Unite! Despite…

  • THE STARTING 11: Toronto FC-related CNE Attractions

    Hot dogs are well into the corning process; Def Leppard mirrors are shining brightly; ice cream and waffles have been making sweet, sweet love; and, the Polar Express really DOES wanna go faster! Yes the Canadian National Exhibition is in full swing – Toronto’s annual goodbye to summer/ carny-folk’s annual hello to your sister. Of…

  • THE STARTING 11: Positives of Orlando City Visiting Twice In One Month

    Oh Major Leagues of Soccer. We love the way you take a schedule, put it in a blender with a banana, puree for 30 seconds then pour generously over a blank sheet of paper. It’s this magical medley of fixture fondling that saw league new boys Orlando City pay not one ­ but two visits to BMO Field…