As much as the state of TFC's paper-thin roster is worrying, supporters have to be proud of Sam Cronin for getting the call from the USA squad for the Gold Cup. In a short time with TFC, Cronin has become a reliable and consistent performer in the midfield. Under the obvious mentoring of Carl Robinson, the young midfielder makes few mistakes and has a burgeoning offensive instinct.Unfortunately, USA's gain is TFC's loss as the roster is bleeding players by the day. With the Gold Cup taking a chunk of Toronto's Canadian contingent, including newly signed Ali Gerba, and now adding Cronin, the bench strength (?) will be tested. A positive for TFC will be the return of Marvell Wynne, who was not included on the USA Gold Cup roster, and Dwayne DeRosario's decision not to play for Canada in the tournament.
Despite the comings and goings of the existing roster, it is painfully obvious that reinforcements are needed quickly. Mo Johnston must sign a handful of players to give TFC some much needed depth and the rumour mill has indeed been grinding over the past few days. If Toronto can get past Puerto Rico in the CCL Qualifier, they are faced with the prospect of 8 additional matches and the prospect of MLS Playoffs. The momentum of late has been welcome but a few injuries or extended absences could derail the high hopes for 2009.
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It's got to be one of the finest inventions in the history of the world, the internet that is not the opening of the first Pizza-Pizza in 1967.
ReplyDeleteI see online that BMO are offering the chance to win two tickets and the chance to sit in the Ultimate Fan seats at an upcoming Toronto FC game. Wow these have to be some seats if they use the word 'Ultimate'to describe them. I expect that they will be fully air conditioned with lap-dancing show girls bring you cold beers...... hummmmmmm.
Not wishing to miss out I've decided to enter on-line and can't wait to see how they are going to fly me all the way from the UK to a home match. I didn't see anywhere in the T&C's that I have to make my own way to the stadium so expect collection from my home and delivery to the seats of delights.
I can't wait to see Ali in his home strip rather than his MK Dons shirt. Look forward to seeing you all there.
Keith - Earl of Mendlesham