powerof11 Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Toronto’s Pre-Season Questions With pre-season under way for Toronto FC, all the “next year” talk from the end of 2009 has finally arrived. What does TFC have to do in order to have a successful season? A season where success should not be measured simply by making the playoffs, but contending for the MLS Cup and putting out a team that plays an attractive brand of football. There are many questions leading into the 2010 season that will play a factor in how Toronto fares on the field and in the standings. http://www.rednationonline.ca/Torontos_Pre_Season_Questions_feb_11_10_column.shtml Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFCRegina Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 One simple word. Win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Making the Playoffs as a minimum, no excuses. If they don't then Mo should be fired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegan Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Mo should be fired if they aren't in a playoff spot come World Cup time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ed Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Making the Playoffs as a minimum, no excuses. If they don't then Mo should be fired. Totally agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ag futbol Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Make the playoffs, as the posters above has said. It's down to Preki to get more out of this roster, because i have zero faith in Mo Johnston delivering to the promise land with "great" signings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackTheBlizzard Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Even after signing JDG? I think people should consider the extent to which John Carver had an input into who did and didn't get signed over the last two preseasons and the level of influence he had on who left (Jeff Cunningham for example). It wasn't all down to Mo Johnston. Having said that the Garcia/Gerba deal with San Jose (which clearly was primarily down to Mo rather than Chris Cummins) and resigning Carl Robinson on a two year deal in the aftermath of the 2008 season may be what comes back to haunt Mo Johnston this year. If all three of those players have bad seasons while collecting about a third of the salary cap between them and can't be shifted in the summer window due to guaranteed contracts and that is seen as the major contributing factor to missing the playoffs it's a no brainer that he won't be back in 2011. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Even after signing JDG? I think people should consider the extent to which John Carver had an input into who did and didn't get signed over the last two preseasons and the level of influence he had on who left (Jeff Cunningham for example). It wasn't all down to Mo Johnston. Having said that the Garcia/Gerba deal with San Jose (which clearly was primarily down to Mo rather than Chris Cummins) and resigning Carl Robinson on a two year deal in the aftermath of the 2008 season may be what comes back to haunt Mo Johnston this year. If all three of those players have bad seasons while collecting about a third of the salary cap between them and can't be shifted in the summer window due to guaranteed contracts and that is seen as the major contributing factor to missing the playoffs it's a no brainer that he won't be back in 2011. Yes, I'd agree that Mo's wagon of fate is hitched to those horses, for better or for worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 He's made some good moves and some bad moves. But this is the 4th season on his watch, so it's put up or shut up time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juby Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 One simple word. Win. I'd say 2.5 simple words: Don't Choke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 If they continue the clearly upward curve they make the playoffs, for sure. Which is a reasonable goal. I think better coaching will help, as TFC lost dumb points late in matches, or lacked motivation in critical moments. They need a better coach because I think the talent is there, and maybe even the team cohesion is pretty good. Time to rise up to the level of the fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettermirror Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 I realize it'd be their first cup appearance, but I'd say with the quality of players they have and an experienced coach they must reach the semi-final this year. Just being there is the wrong mentality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKottonmouthed1555362307 Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 I realize it'd be their first cup appearance, but I'd say with the quality of players they have and an experienced coach they must reach the semi-final this year. Just being there is the wrong mentality. Of course the team's mindset should always be for the Cup, but a fan can step back and take an objective look at the season. I truly think even a berth in the playoffs will be a success for Preki. It will allow him to put any doubters in his system in their places and allow him a second year to fully put his stamp on this team. I do think TFC is close, but more than a season away from being a true Cup contender. They need a stable coach and squad tuned to his liking and, I'm not convinced he can get that together quick enough to push for the Cup. A berth into the playoffs is the goal because after that anything can happen, but TFC would definitely be a dark horse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 I realize it'd be their first cup appearance, but I'd say with the quality of players they have and an experienced coach they must reach the semi-final this year. Just being there is the wrong mentality. I would not call Preki an experienced coach since he has only had 3 years experience as a head coach plus one as an assistant. That is not an experienced coach by any standard other than that of TFC who amazingly have never hired a coach who had even one full year as a head coach before getting the TFC job. Preki had a decent but not outstanding 3 years with Chivas and never got beyond the quarter-final with them. I have seen many coaches have a good run with one team before doing poorly with their next. We will see next year but a lot of TFC fans seem to be talking as if they hired an experienced coach who has succeeded everywhere he has been. He may live up to expectations but I think he is still pretty unproven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 I would like to alter my standard slightly. If the unimaginable happens and TFC does not win the V's Cup then MO should be fired on the spot. No MLS playoffs = fired still stands as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane Rollins1555362254 Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Didn't read the thead. But, thought I'd answer. Win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havoc88 Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 One simple word. Win. First post in this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trillium Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Preki can only have TFC win, if he can develop a tactical formation which will maximize his player talent and eliminate errors by the lessor lights of his talent pool. Thank will take intellectual work, that has been beyond Mo and his Cohorts from Britian... won hopes Preki is a true student of the game for the TFC fans, otherwise it will be long year after losing the V Cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtlfan Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 For me it's miss the playoffs. Sorry boys but after last years result from the Leafs, Raptors, Argos. Blue Jays, and TFC, combined with the Als and the Impact's Championships. I hope the Toronto teams can do it again this year. By the way I don't like the Habs; Suffered too much in the 60's as a Red Wing Fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 It's cute how the Montreal guys consistently bait for responses in these threads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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