THE STARTING 11: Parting gifts for released Toronto FC players

"Oooh your manbag is so moody - it must be a Laurent Robert!"



Autumn is a time of transition. Where the once promising blooms of spring must wither and make way for Winter (Lazio 1992-1996) and the eventual dawn of a new re-birth. Oh, the circle of life - love it when this blog goes all Robert Frost. Anyhoo... it's also the time of year when MLS clubs start cutting players. TFC is no different, with Demitrius Omphroy and Matt Gold (As Seen on Twitter) the first go. However, The Reds don't let their former charges leave empty handed - there's always some final parting gifts...
　
11. Left-over gold embossed Maurice Johnston 5-Year Planners
　
10. A lovely hand-written note from management... asking if you'd be willing to take Ty Harden with you
　
9. A leather European manbag from "Laurent Robert Pour Homme"
　
8. Martin Saric comes by to help "clean out" your apartment
　
7. Andrea Lombardo lets you borrow his Metropass so you can get to the airport
　
6. Jim Brennan makes you one last Cafe Latte
　
5. Joao Plata dances around you like a medieval jester as you leave BMO Field for the last time
　
4. A mini Voyageurs' Cup filled with old Halloween candy
　
3. Torsten Frings sings you a few bars of Wayne Newton's "Danke Schoen" as you wait for your cab
　
2. A year's supply of "Rice-A-Roda JC... The Eredivisie Treat (TM)"
　
1. A copy of "TFC: The Board Game"