How patient is too patient?

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At this point in time a lot of supporters are doubting, and myself - though disheartened, for some reason I believe something is coming. How patient is too patient?

The biggest transaction we've done this off-season is trade arguable our best player - Ronnie O'Brien. What we got in return could be considered a bargain - if it is used correctly. Mo talked about getting a couple of forwards and a "No. 10". We have 16 days before the season opener in Columbus. Last year we opened up with a bunch of guys who had never played a competitive match together. This was inevitable. We were an expansion team. So, what about year two? It seems like we'll be starting with: 1. A squad similar to last year, with potential on the field however no depth whatsoever, or 2. A squad with a bunch of new signings who have been with the team for only 2 or 3 weeks, potentially lacking chemistry.

Why else am I worried? We brought in John Carver (not the pilgrim) to take care of the coaching duties. The "football" aspect. In Mo's new position, isn't bringing in talent part of the job? Not to rush to conclusions, but if I don't do my job, my boss will fire me. No, this is NOT a "Fire Mo" cry, I simply think Mo has got some work on his hands if he is to keep the support of TFC fans. As a supporter, no matter what happens I will be here for the team. However, I have the right to expect success after so much was promised at the end of last season.

I do see reasons for optimism, however. Last year, after our 0-4 start and some trades, we went 5-3-2 with our best eleven. After that point in the season, Dichio, Cunningham, Wynne and O'Brien went down. If we can stay healthy we can compete. The idea is, though, to be able to bring in a player at any time in the match to play in any position on the field and improve our chances of winning. Last year we couldn't do that, and if the season began today, we wouldn't be able to do it.

In other news, it appears the MLS All-Stars will play against West Ham United. I don't want to insult Hammers fans, but - MLS, really, is this the best you could do? Here is my logic. Last year TFC played Aston Villa in a friendly. They currently sit 6th in the Premier League. Why, then, are the All-Stars of the league going to play a team currently 10th? After playing Chelsea and Celtic, this is quite the let down.

Finally, though, we have some positive news. CBC will be providing live streams of our games at the Charleston Challenge Cup. What's more? Our main man Nigel Reid will provide the commentary. Now, doesn't that make the fact we have signed NO ONE just so unimportant? Not at all. Nonetheless, we will all enjoy watching our boys in some pre season action.

To conclude, part of me still says that Mo has been working on some things behind the scenes and we will get a pleasant surprise during or after the Charlston tournament. However, if this is not the case, I think Mo will have some explaining to do.