Toronto FC fan favourite Danny Dichio has called time on his playing career. The man is Toronto FC's first real "legend". Possibly my favourite memory so far at BMO Field happened at 23:13 in our match against the Chicago Fire on May 12, 2007.
He's an English journeyman, having spent time at QPR, Sunderland, Millwall, and Preston Northend. I had to check out his wikipedia page when he first came here to find out what he was all about, and his scoring record at Preston was less than impressive - 5 goals in 61 appearances. After watching him play at our inaugural home opener against Kansas City, I knew I'd like him, and I don't think any supporter will deny his contributions to our development as a club.
His personality and work ethic made him an instant favourite in the team, and the fact that he scored our first ever goal made him an instant legend. From that moment forward, this was Danny's team, and we played better when he was on the pitch. He struggled through several injuries in his tenure as a player here, but we always seemed to play better with him on the field - even this year, when many supporters still preferred him to players like Chad Barrett.
His involvement in the club is not finished. He has taken a full time role as the club's academy coach and team ambassador immediately. This definitely is not the last we've heard of Danny Dichio.
He's an English journeyman, having spent time at QPR, Sunderland, Millwall, and Preston Northend. I had to check out his wikipedia page when he first came here to find out what he was all about, and his scoring record at Preston was less than impressive - 5 goals in 61 appearances. After watching him play at our inaugural home opener against Kansas City, I knew I'd like him, and I don't think any supporter will deny his contributions to our development as a club.
His personality and work ethic made him an instant favourite in the team, and the fact that he scored our first ever goal made him an instant legend. From that moment forward, this was Danny's team, and we played better when he was on the pitch. He struggled through several injuries in his tenure as a player here, but we always seemed to play better with him on the field - even this year, when many supporters still preferred him to players like Chad Barrett.
His involvement in the club is not finished. He has taken a full time role as the club's academy coach and team ambassador immediately. This definitely is not the last we've heard of Danny Dichio.
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Anyone find it ironic that he retired on the date 09/09/09?
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