Vocal Minority: Facts, Frivolity, Football
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Episode 131 – 16/04/06 #negating
The gang is in full attendance to recap the Colorado match, relive the Mexico match, preview the “Tea Terrorists” and discuss the drama that is officiating in MLS like everyone else. In this episode, Tony is grossed out by anatomy, Duncan gets flirty with singing, and Mark and Kristin say the same joke at the…
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THE STARTING 11: Improvements To CONCACAF Qualifying
For North America’s tall, goofy guy – yeah that’s us Canada – getting through the difficult maze of CONCA-wackiness that is World Cup Qualifying is no treat. We’ve had enough heartbreak to fill many a Sepp bladder but it’s not just our lack of success that’s tough to swallow but also the convoluted path teams…
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The south Couch Report: Colorado Rapids vs Toronto FC
So then, the first 3 games ended with a 1-1-1 record, and after a week off now it’s on to Colorado. So far it’s been understandably and commendably defence first from Greg Vanney’s men, will that continue? I think if there’s any opportunity to open things up a bit more and actually go for it…
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Toronto FC vs Colorado Rapids: Can TFC Bounce Back From A Frustrating Game At SKC?
April 2 ~ Dick’s Sporting Goods Park ~ 8pmET ~ TSN2 Can Toronto FC get higher – up the standings! I’m not suggesting anything else, really – but can our Reds take advantage of a less than settle Colorado side? Playing the Rapids during this part of the road trip is really a pretty good…
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Episode 130 – 16/03/31 #pantalonesDeNiñoGrande
While Kristin is on “assignment” (a.k.a. Drinking out west), the lads are here to talk about the Canada v Mexico match and preview the return leg, Gomez’s departure as well as Toronto’s upcoming match v Colorado. In this episode, Tony gets a little southern continental on us, Duncan makes a boy-band pun and Mark predicts…
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South Couch Report : Mexico v Canada II – The Mexining
Mexico v Canada. 10:30pm. Seriously? So here’s the confession for tonight : I may be part time supporter. If they’re getting bested, or I fade on the couch, I’m going to bed. I got that work thing in the morning and if it’s an incomplete report, so be it. Good shot of the Voyageurs travelling.…
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South Couch Report – Canada v Mexico
Canada v Mexico. 55,000 home supporters. Pizza and a slurpee (to which I am going to add an unnamed alcohol which could imply bias or bad luck). This is truly a Good Friday. Welcome to the road to Russia 2018. This weekend (well, Friday to Tuesday) is as make-or-break as it’s going to get. Home…
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Episode 129 – 16/03/23 #SeoulWaterfall
The gang is in full attendance as we discuss the embers of Sporting KC, look ahead to Canada’s critical qualifier against Mexico and reflect on a season not 10% complete. In this episode, Duncan shows an alarming amount of optimism, Tony describes the greatest away section ever, Mark comes up a memorial-esque nickname for the…
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Kit Nerd Corner : Canada home
Disclaimer : I care and because I want to. In a nutshell : Red with a weird collar and an off-center vertical white stripe One of the things that usually trouble kit designs of national teams is the concept of tradition. One of my favourite misconceptions is that Canada should always and only wear…
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THE STARTING 11: Rejected Kansas City Stadium Names
When the good folks of Kansas decided that they just couldn’t get behind Lance Armstrong’s pro-syringe agenda, they ditched their ground’s name of Livestrong Sporting Park. For a while after their flirtation with performance enhanced stadia ended, it was just plain old Sporting Park. However, that just sounded too much like a place for wealthy…
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