Vocal Minority: Facts, Frivolity, Football
-
He’s A Keeper! Toronto FC Sign Clint Irwin From The Colorado Rapids
Well this is a pleasant surprise! Earlier today Toronto FC announced the rather welcome news that not only had they signed a starting keeper, but that it was a keeper with MLS experience! And a pretty decent one to boot! Did we mention that he’s not on his last legs career wise either? All positives…
-
THE STARTING 11: Ways TFC is Turning Japanese
In the slightly re-arranged words of 80’s “supergroup” The Vapors: “They’re turning Japanese, we think they’re turning Japanese, at least we hope so”. Okay, TFC may not be fully embracing the Land of The Rising Sun quite yet but the 1st Round SuperDrafting of Japan’s own Tsubasa Endoh was manna from podcasting/punning heaven. While the…
-
TFC draft Tsubasa Endoh! Podcasters rejoice.
SuperDraft Day! Feel the exciteMent. Compared to previous years, this looked to be a pretty dull one for TFC. No recent trades or signing buzz (though the waiving of Ahmed Kantari certainly counts as addition by subtraction) and only one pick in the first two rounds, and that wasn’t even the traditional early pick what with…
-
Episode 120 – 16/01/12 #RodGullet
We’re back! Yes, it’s the first shiny new podcast of the year where everyone pledges to try and be optimistic and positive and then immediately settles into their usual grumpiness. We discuss the schedule, the SuperDraft and the alarmingly still unresolved goalie situation, as well as receive the welcome Ahmed Kantari news live on air.…
-
Kit Nerd Corner : The 2015 Kittie Awards!
Disclaimer : I care and because I want to. Why not another series of awards? Who doesn’t like nonsensical awards based on one persons’ opinions? Why not another rhetorical question to lead off a segment? With the emotional roller coaster that was the MLS season of 2015 well in the ground, it’s time to look…
-
THE STARTING 11: Broken TFC New Year’s Resolutions
Happy New Year chums! This one will be different surely! It’s the 10th Anniversary of the local footballer club known as The FC’s don’t ya know?! After watching Michael Bradley’s ball drop on New Year’s Eve, TFC did what many did as 2016 dawned – made a host of resolutions. However, it’s already been 10…
-
2016 MLS Schedule: Get Ready For The Excitement of Wednesdays & Sundays TFC Fans
Everyone ready to start booking those days off? A few surprises and maybe less than optimal dates – whee Wednesday and Sunday games – but we do get to finish the season at home which is always kind of cool. So here we go: TFC play their first eight games on the road, we knew…
-
Now That’s What I Call Vocal Minority Podcast 3! 2015 Edition!
All of your “favourites” are here, including some “classic” moments, such as : – Would You Rather (with Part Bs!) – Michael Caines – Stupid ideas for chants – That time we did that thing – WTIFO Morning Zoo with Tony & The Caribou – Support & Say with Duncan – The great CNE sandwich…
-
Do They Know It’s Beznisstime?
*Editor’s note: Because Kristin had the plague this is up a wee bit late – however, a classic is a classic. Enjoy!* It’s almost that most special time of year for TFC fans both young and old. Lists have been made, wishes offered up – all there is left to do is wait and see…
-
THE STARTING 11: Returned TFC Christmas Gifts
Sorry fans but that most holy of holy days, Boxing Day, has come and gone. A big part of celebrating the day when Jesus beat “Smokin’” Joe Frazier for the Heavyweight Title, (My history may be shaky. I drank a lot of egg nog. Sue me.), is collecting your gift receipts and returning those unwanted…
Work in progress…