Nigel Reed
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Toronto FC must catch a good coach
So now we know. Mo Johnston is staying. Deal with it.
Toronto FC’s director of soccer has accepted his portion of the blame for the team’s failure to make the 2009 MLS playoffs. He’s also accepted an extended (and presumably improved) contract to remain in charge at BMO Field for another couple of years.
Johnston may be arrogant at times but he is not a stupid man. He is well aware the agreed contract won’t be worth the paper it’s printed on should TFC fall short again in 12 months time.
He is further aware, should he wish to continue in his present role, he must deliver the most important piece of the jigsaw.
Toronto FC’s fourth head coach in as many years will either be Johnston’s passport to job security or a one-way ticket out of Pearson International.
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