Comments on: At Toronto FC, butting in where only a coach should

By: Steve Davis

Steve Davis — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 23:44:19 +0000

I know. The commenting / blog element is cumbersome. It’s an NBC thing. Believe me, I wish there was a way around it. Hopefully there will be soon … one day … something

By: wfjackson3

wfjackson3 — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 23:08:30 +0000

I am pretty sure you can use OpenID instead, which uses credentials from Google and other huge websites.

By: ossingtonmentalyouth

ossingtonmentalyouth — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 22:38:22 +0000

Steve you should look at the commenting options for this, as of right now I have to register and start my own blog in order to make comments. I definitely dont need a blog.

By: ossingtonmentalyouth

ossingtonmentalyouth — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 22:36:27 +0000

Uh hes officially with TFC today.
Also TFC isnt in the Champions League this year.
Also Nelsen played in the MLS for 8 years.
http://www.thestar.com/sports/soccer/2013/01/22/ryan_nelsen_to_join_toronto_fc_as_coach_feb_1_and_leave_queens_park_rangers.html

By: charliej11

charliej11 — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 21:09:05 +0000

We will see if I am wrong, but from what I see the current coach is more worried that some team in England, that will never, ever win anything, has him play for them for two more game rather than focusing on winning at Toronto, who is playing in Champions League and playing to win MLS, a very competitive league.

Wonder why coaches from Europe get a bad wrap ? They don’t get soccer in the US……at all. It is a competition, where teams have a chance to win, but it is really hard to do so.

By: wesbadia

wesbadia — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 18:49:25 +0000

Considering the state the entire TFC franchise is in (has been for years), I think a heavy-handed authoritarian in the spot of GM is needed for the next few months until there’s evidence that the current team can put W’s on the board. If Payne’s comments persist after that, then I think it’s good time to call him on it.

By: Steve Davis

Steve Davis — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 17:10:22 +0000

Interesting theory on “good cop, bad cop.” Generally, I just believe that traditional roles serve a purpose. I always wince when I see executives commenting on tactics, game-day personnel selections, etc. Fitness may fall into some “in-between,” I suppose, but it’s still a dangerous sign in my mind.

By: jolo2000

jolo2000 — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 16:58:17 +0000

I agree he needs to give the DC comments a rest, it sounds super tacky and a bit immature. However, I don’t see the issue with the President of the club being pissed that the squad he has inherited has come in out of shape. I think the statement is that the club has a poor structure in place, and that kind of crap is where it starts. Also, he is essentially the GM there right? So he is the guy who makes the roster moves, and can cast these guys aside. Don’t forget the obvious here too, it allows him to set Nelsen up to be the good cop, the players coach, and he will be the bad cop. Management teams often need that balance.