Toronto FC Shirt Sponsor Revealed
There wasn’t much revealing to be done. There was early speculation as to whose corporate name would be spattered across the front of Toronto’s Jerseys. Carlsberg was probably the favorite, but something tells me the name of a beer across the front of a football uniform wouldn’t be appreciated. Even if it is good beer. There was some more speculation, but the speculation ended when they announced in a press release that the new uniforms would be unveiled at BMO (Bank of Montreal.) It’s BMO Field, so why not BMO on the Jerseys as well? Well, that’s what they did. Now we can feel a little bit like Wigan as they have JJB (their stadium) across their jerseys, of course, this probably isn’t a good thing.
The new kits were revealed today at eleven in the morning eastern time. A discussion of the new kits can be found on the Red Patch Boys site under “Toronto FC Talk.” Check it out, there’s some good stuff. That’s where I stole this picture from (Alex In Toronto). Hopefully the new kits will be out soon.
During the January transfer window there was speculation of Chelsea looking to purchase Israeli stand-out Tal Ben Haim for a mere three million pounds or so. As it was, the Whites had little depth in the back and really couldn’t afford to essentially give away an all star for crumbs. Now, instead of giving away an all star for crumbs, we’re giving him away, period. Gone. For free. No more Tal Ben Haim. It has been understood for some time that Ben Haim wanted out. It came down to a matter of a paycheck, and as Big Sam said “We can’t afford Tal anymore.” I guess you can’t blame him, but it’s still frustrating to see a top class defender like Ben Haim walk away because our chairman won’t throw down some more cash. But we can still be bitter about his money grubbing desire. It is assumed that Ben Haim will be picked up by one of the Big Four as he has the quality to play for them, and they have the funds to pay for him. 
