"When Johnston was asked if the new hiring would mean that he would no longer be on the sideline, he said: "Not at all, I'll be on the sideline." " -Mo Johnston, Toronto Globe & Mail Dec. 6th 2007
"There's nothing there," Johnston told SBI on Friday. "That's just talk for message boards. I'm not going anywhere." -Mo Johnston, Soccer By Ives Dec. 10th 2007
"Mo Johnston, who coached the team during its inaugural season in 2007, has been moved to the new position of manager and director of soccer – in essence, the club's general manager." -sports writer Morgan Campbell, Toronto Star Feb.1st 2008
Not to be that guy but do you remember this post? It started what was damn near an international incident with legit writers in 4 different countries following up on it. I've no desire to be all "I told you so" and I certainly don't do this too be "blog famous" or the 1st person to post about a topic. But I took some criticism on this one, and for what...getting it right?
Oh well. Best of luck to MoJo, whom I've always had a lot of love for. Even if he is a fibber.
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God, I hate Mo Johnston. It started off with a mild disliking but now I just want him to get the hell out of my town.
Anyways...I remember the mystery MLSU post. You called it and this whole thing was a bit fishy from the beginning, anyway.
But I don't think he was fibbing -- sure, he didn't give a full explanation, but everything I've read suggests he'll still be the boss on the playing side.
From the TFC site:
"In his expanded role with the club Johnston will continue to be responsible for all aspects of soccer operations and devote more time to the procurement of talent, player transactions, and the management of off field decisions. Carver will collaborate with Johnston on roster decisions and managing the team on the field, but will run the day to day training of the team."
So, basically, he's promoted himself 'cos he couldn't be arsed to run training anymore.
You should ALWAYS listen to your friendly, neighborhood Binks.
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