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John Porter @forwhomthebell.bsky.social · 9d

A bad end to a dire season.I’m going to do a post season debrief on my blog and will boil it down to three areas:the biggest disappointment (player), the biggest positive (player) and Marco Donadel, is he really the man?In the meantime, interested to hear the verdicts of my Montréal comrades! #CFMTL

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John Porter @forwhomthebell.bsky.social · 27d

So sad that real fans are being priced out

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John Porter @forwhomthebell.bsky.social · 27d

True and I think they’ve both been good too. I think all the preseason signings barring vrioni have been successes. Herbers and Neal have shown enough when fit (not fit often enough though). I think we just needed a couple more signings in key positions.

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John Porter @forwhomthebell.bsky.social · 27d

Petrasso only. He’s been one of the few success stories of the season given that he was a triallist

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John Porter @forwhomthebell.bsky.social · Oct 1

Totally get that mate, I’d be the same… it’s a bigger tournament these days and some of the games won’t be necessarily that interesting/inviting on paper

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John Porter @forwhomthebell.bsky.social · Oct 1

Wow! 4.5 million applicants in the lottery!!

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John Porter @forwhomthebell.bsky.social · Sep 29

Wow! That’s a lot of requests! You’re right, maybe best to stay at home! Should still be able to feel the special atmosphere of the tournament even if you don’t get to a match

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John Porter @forwhomthebell.bsky.social · Sep 29

Argh, be a shame if you couldn’t see a World Cup game - really hope you can 🤞

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John Porter @forwhomthebell.bsky.social · Sep 29

Sounds like a nice routine to me! 👍 just be nice to see a few more wins at SS!

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John Porter @forwhomthebell.bsky.social · Sep 29

Yeah, it’s got the original wooden seats and a nice traditional feel. There’s even a nice view of the Thames from one of the stands!

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John Porter @forwhomthebell.bsky.social · Sep 29

It is I’m afraid. There are fairly decent train links though. I haven’t been up there for a while and aiming to soon. It’s funny how our sense of distance is so different!

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John Porter @forwhomthebell.bsky.social · Sep 29

Well, you’ve got good options to choose from in London! Apparently Tottenham’s new stadium is super impressive! On the other end of the spectrum, Fulham’s is very nice in an old school way

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John Porter @forwhomthebell.bsky.social · Sep 29

Ah!!! The game that got away! I can understand why you turned the opportunity down but can also appreciate the regret you feel now!

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John Porter @forwhomthebell.bsky.social · Sep 29

I love that! He certainly did well in the time he was in Montreal! What an awesome player he was - the complete striker!

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John Porter @forwhomthebell.bsky.social · Sep 29

Some great players on both sides, including the mighty Didier Drogba! Even the subs benches are full of stars! Did you watch Didier during his time at CFMTL?

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John Porter @forwhomthebell.bsky.social · Sep 27

Thanks for sharing this Mark! 👍

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John Porter @forwhomthebell.bsky.social · Sep 25

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John Porter @forwhomthebell.bsky.social · Sep 25

Agreed, let’s hope for a positive relationship… However, should CFMTL ever cross paths with Supra, let’s hope we put them to the sword and reinforce the hierarchy in Montréal!! 😂 #CFMTL

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John Porter @forwhomthebell.bsky.social · Sep 25

Wow, that is interesting. I was also thinking that Supra could be a positive for CFMTL in that it could provide a pipeline of talent that could be recruited fairly cheaply by CFMTL 🤞

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John Porter @forwhomthebell.bsky.social · Sep 25

Woken up to the new club launch and looks like the new outfit is borrowing the name of the former Canadian Soccer League club, Montréal Supra (1988 to 1992). Clever use of heritage to draw in some of the original club’s fans I guess… #noussommesCFMTL

John Porter @forwhomthebell.bsky.social · Sep 25

This is really interesting @normand-in-yul.bsky.social and @mr-101.bsky.social! It’s funny because the One Soccer guys definitely give a different impression about CPL. it’s odd how they spend v little time on the three Canadian MLS teams!

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John Porter @forwhomthebell.bsky.social · Sep 24

C'est vrai... Tu vas regarder la nouvelle équipe ?

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John Porter @forwhomthebell.bsky.social · Sep 24

It’ll be interesting to see if the new club will actually draw fans, particularly the disaffected, away from CFMTL… What’s your view of the CPL, Mark?

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John Porter @forwhomthebell.bsky.social · Sep 24

Thanks v much for that info 👍 Interesting if the new outfit will draw any disaffected CFMTL fans…

John Porter @forwhomthebell.bsky.social · Sep 24

So it looks like the CPL is finally arriving in Quebec. With the possibility of a team in Montréal, right on CFMTL’s doorstep, how do you feel about this, amis de Montréal? Is this good competition for attention or another headache for the CFMTL’s hierarchy ahead of a huge 2026 season? #CFMTL

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