Pre-Match/Match/Post-Match Thread - Toronto FC at Columbus Crew - April 5, 2014 (R)

If we go down 2 take off Bradley and rest him.

 

I say when we get up by 2 do the same thing

 

I would've elected to move Morrow to CB but with Morgan now injured too I don't think that's possible. And though I've heard of Orr possibly being moved into the center, I can't remember seeing confirmation anywhere that he can play there, though it wouldn't surprise me if I'm wrong.
Really though I can't pick any options that I'm especially comfortable with...Boss, Hagglund, Morrow, Richter, Orr...all I know is if the options Nelsen chooses end up moving Hall to RB then this will be a disaster

 

god you guys give up on the team quickly.

We still have TWO DPs on the team...and Cesar.

 

fair point.

 

Having six first team players out including four starters is still cause for concern no matter which team itis

 

I wasn't intending to be cynical, really. I think missing 3 of arguably our 4 most important players is a big hole, plus if Nelsen's makeshift ideas last week are any indication, it could be a long game. Competing in Columbus is not easy even under great circumstances. Most of my optimism returns once Bradley gets Osorio back.

EDIT: now I've just learned about Henry not making the trip either! GOOD LUCK.

 

the gnomes have spoken

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The @ExpediaCA Starting XI: Julio Cesar, Bloom, Orr, Hagglund, Morrow, Jackson, Bekker, Bradley, Rey, De Rosario, Gilberto. #RedsOnTheRoad

 

Have fun Higuain

 

Score would be 3-0 now if Rey could use his left foot.

 

The replacements have all been better than expected. I don't think Columbus have had a single clear-cut chance

 

Our attackers are getting good oppurtunites up front but they gotta stop sending it out wide to Bloom.