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Former Portland goalkeeper Troy Perkins was a fan favorite in the Rose City before being unceremoniously swapped last season for current goalie Donovan Ricketts. He’s still a tad touchy about the whole thing, and on Saturday night, Timbers Army was quick to show the 2011 Supporters Player of the Year there were no hard feelings coming from the North End.
During pregame warm-ups, the Army mistook Montreal backup Evan Bush (and his shaved head) for Perkins, and began chanting the latter’s name. Oops. The actual Perkins then got a hearty cheer when lineups were announced and an even heartier boo when he took his time over the ball (read: stalled a bit) while Portland was scrambling to find a way to tie late during Saturday night’s 2-1 loss. But it was after the game that TA’s feelings for the ex truly surfaced, when just after the final whistle, Perkins immediately turned toward the Army had applauded them.
Again, the Army chanted: “PER-KINS, PER-KINS, PER-KINS.” How nice, right? That old friends can re-connect?
Not every Timber thought so: Injured defender David Horst (another fan fave, it should be noted) took to Facebook and gave his candid assessment of the spontaneous love-fest, saying it was “frustrating” to see fans cheer for an opposing player right after their own team just ran their asses off for 90 minutes.
Timbers Army’s Garrett Dittfurth responded later that evening, reminding the team that if they remember the name on the front of the jersey (Alaska Airlines? Oh, right, Portland Timbers!) the fans will remember the name on the back.
So whatdya think, Blogtown? Should TA have cheered Perkins or given him the cold shoulder? Let’s put it to a poll!
Brian, your profligate use of bolding always makes me think you’re on drugs.
@sgp: Your use of “profligate” makes me think you have a swell vocabulary. MAYBE WE’RE BOTH RIGHT (/bold).
Can someone explain what the problem is here? Use small words and try to avoid saying things like ‘pitch’ or ‘tifa’.
If I had to stand for several hours, I’d probably cheer a rancid blancmange.
Coming soon ” A man called Horst!” I win
EVER SINCE HORST LOST THE MUSTACHE HE’S BEEN A REAL DRAG.
I cheered, and I’d do it again. I mean, I won’t do it in 2015 – that was his sendoff and it’s in the past – but I have no regrets about doing it Saturday and Horst needs to man the fuck up (especially for someone who didn’t even dress).
Way to kick the boys when their down. People need to be honest. This has more to do with Showing up GW that love for an average goal keeper.
Bigger fish to fry, TA. All sides–ease up on the drama. Better to focus on getting/cheering/encouraging this amazingly talented team to score goals, defend better and get results.