Vocal Minority: Facts, Frivolity, Football
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THE STARTING 11: Prior TFC Playoff Highlights
“AT LAST!” was the slightly naval-gazing refrain from TFC brass after qualifying for their first ever playoff berth. Of course the full unedited version was “At last, we can raise ticket prices on you miserable, unwashed rubes!” But for that shoe to drop we had to wait a whole 12 hours after clinching. That’s beside…
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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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So then, about that whole playoffs thing.
It’s been a few days since TFC’s grand playoff adventure came crashing to such a miserable and predictable halt, this is clearly a bit late, but really it’s taken a while to rouse the energy needed to write this. The whole thing was just so dispiriting, it wasn’t ‘a hard fought game and well, one…
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THE STARTING 11: TFC-themed Halloween Costumes
Boo! Spooky scary! Wolf howl! What? That was on Saturday? Aw, nuts. Anytricks, November may now be well upon us and while TV commercials have switched to full-on Yuletide Mode, it’s not too late for one last Halloween treat. (This only comes out on Mondays, sue me. Throw an egg at your computer if you…
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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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Toronto FC vs Montreal Impact: TFC Year 9 – The Playoff Edition
Playoffs. Toronto FC are in the playoffs. Seriously. No really, it’s happening. When? Tonight in Montreal (7pm, Stade Saputo, TSN) our Reds will play their first ever playoff game. It’s exciting and bewildering (how did we get here) and just a little hard to believe. Even though I know it’s happening, until the game kicks…
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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…
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THE STARTING 11: Positives of Finishing the Regular Season in Montreal
It has been a long and winding road. From manly men; to pint-sized Italian heroics; to pink-hued summertime tactics; and finally, to The Reds’ first ever playoff appearance. While far from Supporters Shield heights, the regular season has been pretty entertaining and what better way to end it than with a derby match against our…
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South Barstool Report – Montreal v Toronto
Decision Day. I appreciate the hype, but this feels like going to a chain restaurant, and being told to get excited about the appetizers. Sorry, I don’t care if you’re branding it Zesty Jally Bites, it’s still going to be a jalapeno popper. To make it clear, play-offs are the main course, this is just…
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Toronto FC vs Montreal Impact: Playoffs Secured, Position Left To Play For
Decision Day, Derby Day, last match of the season – whatever you want to call it we’re heading into the last match of the season with a lot to play for and against pretty much the perfect opponent. We’ve waiting a long time for this, for a season that has the tiniest taste of league…
Work in progress…