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12 Days of Christmas 2009 - Day 12
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 by James Oliphant
GoTorontoFC.com
The presents are wrapped, the stockings are stuffed, the nog is flowing and I’m all out of Christmas similes with which to introduce arguably the biggest gift on this list.
Or am I?
I’m not sure if your parents did this when you were a kid, but mine often kept one Christmas gift away from the glow of the tree, hiding it in the basement or some closet I was sure not to open (in hindsight, it was likely the one with the cleaning products in it).
Invariably, that was the best gift of all. After tearing the paper off the other well-thought-out-but-mildly-underwhelming, I’d get to the end of my pile and think “well, that’s a pretty damn good haul.”
And then mom would excuse herself to refresh her tea and come back one last box both for me and my sister.
We’re down to that last box.
Over the last 11 days, we’ve given you everything a fan of Toronto FC could ever need. From sure-thing strikers to rock solid centre-backs, keepers’ jerseys to continental glory, more night games to less labour pains and more. All things designed to make the experience of being a TFC supporter just that much better than it already is.
So what’s left? What could we possibly be hiding on that top shelf in the linen closet, out of reach of our 3-year-old hands? Want a hint? It’s something several of the gifts are designed at giving us. Something we’ve yet to experience, and the one thing I’d imagine all of us can agree we need the most.
On the twelfth day of Christmas GoTFC gave to me...
A winning season.
Have the Merriest Christmas and a very Happy New Year. Best wishes to you and yours from all of us here at GoTFC.
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Friday, December 25, 2009 - 12:17 AM |
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12 Days of Christmas 2009 - Day 11
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by John Hadden
GoTorontoFC.com
The days leading up to Christmas can be some of the most exciting of the year. Anxiety, laughter, stress and smiles all come in the same package. It’s easy to appreciate the holidays when you have nothing to worry about – other than whether or not you should have another cookie.
Unfortunately Toronto FC fans have been worrying too much lately, I’m frightened that some may not be able to enjoy the holidays. I would wager that some supporters are so tired by now that they will simply just sleep until it’s time to return to work.
And that’s just not fair. This time of the season is strictly reserved for the good things in life.
Ladies and gentleman, I present to you the reason behind all this nonsense.
Drum roll............the Toronto Argonauts.
Not only have they dampened Christmas, but this Grinch has also not apologized for causing thousands to roll their eyes.
Something must be done about these silly little elves, wearing their tights just too tight and calling themselves tough guys. The headlines they create in the ‘soccer’ community are ridiculous and enough is enough. That's why...
On the 11th day of Christmas GoTFC gave to me...
The end of "Argos at BMO Field" rumours.
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Thursday, December 24, 2009 - 02:33 AM |
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12 Days of Christmas 2009 - Day 10
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by Matthew Scianitti
Special to GoTorontoFC.com
Have you ever been sitting down to enjoy a wonderful Christmas meal and the tension in the air is as thick as the delicious aromas? Beside you, one family member is looking intensely across the table at another who’s chewing their food ever so menacingly. (Uncle Fred you can stop grinding your teeth when you chew, I think the turkey is dead) Decorum is only maintained out of respect of the the ‘good tidings’ of the holiday, but in any other situation civility would not last. Or perhaps you’ve fired, or been the target of, insults cleverly wrapped up in disingenuous complements. (I didn’t know they made jeans that big Fred! I guess there specially made for you champion beer drinkers eh!)
Tis the season.
But while we might avoid such uncomfortable and awkward situations, there is one disagreement that might affect all of us. So before you feast with your combative and discourteous relatives take a moment to pray for some peace and good will amongst a few men this holiday season.
On the tenth day of Christmas GoTFC gave to me...
A resolution to the CBA
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Tuesday, December 22, 2009 - 09:29 PM |
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12 Days of Christmas 2009 - Day 9
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by James Oliphant
for GoTorontoFC.com
Probably the biggest downside to this time of year – apart from the ridiculous state of shopping malls and their parking lots – is that the sun drops out of sight before 5pm.
Many of us wake up during these winter months before the dawn, head to work just as the sun is rising, and come home again in the dark. We rarely get to spend any significant amount of time basking in sunshine. And it’s bloody cold once the sun drops too.
I think I can safely speak for most of us when I say nights in the coldest months of the year just plain suck. This revelation (ha!) comes, of course, as we suffer the longest night of the year. Yes folks, today is the winter solstice.
In the summer months, though, nights are a different story. Nights are wonderful...warm, calm and best enjoyed in the company of 20,000 of your closest friends.
On the ninth day of Christmas GoTFC gave to me...
More night games in the summer months
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Monday, December 21, 2009 - 11:13 PM |
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12 Days of Christmas 2009 - Day 8
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by Matthew Scianitti
Special to GoTorontoFC.com
I don’t consider myself a mean person. In fact, I don’t think there has been a year where I been amongst the wretched few who are condemned to Santa’s naughty list (Enjoy your coal, bitches). So, on account of the 364 days of peerless selflessness and benevolence I would say I am deserving of my presents (smug, aren’t I).
But for one day, on Christmas, all my kindness and good will evaporates in self-ignited blaze of covetous greed.
What’s mine on Christmas morning belongs to me, and if you don’t like it, you sorry sap, the fact is the fat man in the red suit didn’t address my gifts to you, did he?
I’ll throw hands to protect what has been generously given to me.
I once punched my sister square in the mouth because she thought it was ‘OK’ to play a PlayStation game I had received. And that was last year.
(My God, I really do have problems don’t I?)
I only wish Toronto FC could show that same obstinacy and aggression in protecting the one thing that SHOULD be precious to them. A lead!
On the eighth day of Christmas GoTFC gave to me...
A competent centre-back.
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Sunday, December 20, 2009 - 09:10 PM |
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