The Toronto F.C. Thread.

Neiler · June 26, 2007

Hey C.T. im going to adopt Toronto F.C. as my club in that part of the world.

Heard today that Daniel Dichio plays for them and they signed Colin Samual (former Everton trialee) on a free.

Come On T.F.C.

http://toronto.fc.mlsnet.com/t280/

Gazdalf · June 26, 2007

that'll make you the second to adopt them buddy. CT has started a cult here now I feel.

http://www.grandoldteam.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1332&page=2

Neiler · June 26, 2007

Ronnie O Brien plays for them too i defo in hes the Irish lad that played for Juvetus Yes?

Welton Toffee · June 26, 2007

I might have to buy a shirt whilst I'm over there

Gazdalf · June 26, 2007

Neiler said:
Ronnie O Brien plays for them too i defo in hes the Irish lad that played for Juvetus Yes?

Yes buddy, thats the same one.

Neiler · June 26, 2007

remember that canadian team from the 80's the (from somewhere) whitecaps at one stage they had hughes and beardesley playing for them.

Dylan · June 26, 2007

TFC??? Team Fortress Classic???

(Half-Life mod, for those who don't know)

:mellow:

Sorry, I'll stop now.

gordonjblair · June 26, 2007

Neiler said:
remember that canadian team from the 80's the (from somewhere) whitecaps at one stage they had hughes and beardesley playing for them.

vancouver? :unsure:

Neiler · June 27, 2007

Thats the one Blair they were class!

monty · June 27, 2007

CT looked what you have started, an all out branch of the Totonto FC fan club at EFC, only you mate (y)

................some people :lol:

CanadaToffee · June 27, 2007

OK, this is most gratifying - I'll have to post periodic TFC info updates on this thread now (mostly to annoy Tx Bill

).

The interest in this team in Toronto has been a major surprise. Pro soccer has never really caught on in Toronto. We're accustomed to Canada playing against, say, Honduras in Toronto, and 95% of the small crowd are shouting for Honduras.

Bit that was then and this is now...TFC home games have all been sell-outs - 20,000 - and the type of vocal home team support that I've only previously experienced in the UK. TFC shirts have been selling out and most stores cannot keep up with the demand.

You've identified Dichio (cult hero already), O'Brien and Samuel. Arguably the best players so far have been Jim Brennan (Canadian), played many years for Nottingham Forest and Norwich; and Carl Robinson (Welsh international) formerly of Wolves and Norwich among others. Not forgetting the manager, Trader Mo.

So welcome aboard the bandwagon, guys. Now if only we can win an away game sometime soon...

CanadaToffee · June 27, 2007

Check out the first ever TFC goal, but mostly have a good laugh as the seat cushions fly. Go to http://toronto.fc.mlsnet.com/sights/index.jsp?club=t280 and scroll down to the video labeled "05/12: Dichio Delivers First Goal and Win" - watch it.

CanadaToffee · July 3, 2007

Update for the members (both of you):

On Saturday evening TFC visited the Kansas City Wizards, and came away with a 1-1 draw despite being outshot 26-12. It was an attacking, entertaining game (not my words), and each side had opportunities to win it in the last few minutes.

TFC goal scored by the legendary Danny Dichio (5th goal of the season). TFC's New Zealand international central defender was ejected for a second yellow card in the 76th minute.

TFC still loooking for their first away win. Next game in Salt Lake City Wednesday night. Real Salt Lake (yes, that is their name!) are the bottom team in MLS at present - expecting to break the duck.