Fanshawe FC: TFC fans have to get used to it

It's been a summer of Payne for Toronto FC.

Under the leadership of former DC United President Kevin Payne, TFC hasn't seen a lot of change.

The unrest from fans peaked during the friendly match TFC played against AS Roma in the middle of the summer — a meaningless match mixed in with competitive league games as the season was halfway finished.

Reds supporters at least watched the match on TV, as most weren't at the game. That's when Payne addressed the fans' displeasure at these types of matches occurring during regular season play, on national TV.

“Get used to it.”

#GetUsedToIt is still being used by TFC fans, as it means more than a commitment to scheduling these sorts of meaningless matches. It shows that no matter who is running the club, they always end up down a similar path.

The fans were set to give this regime a long leash. After all, they were inheriting a poor club without much time to change its fortunes before this season started. But this is what fans have had to ‘get used to' this season.

Payne and head coach Ryan Nelsen have been teasing fans with signings that never come to fruition. The winner of the 2010 World Cup Golden Ball, Diego Forlan, was rumoured to come to BMO Field, as TFC has said it had agreed to terms with the talented striker. He never showed. Meanwhile the Club has been trying to sign Maxi Urruti for five months, if you believe reports. Heck, it announced Tal Ben Haim was signed, but I guess he's lost somewhere in the Northern Ontario wilderness still trying to find Toronto.

Fans have also endured ridiculous statements made by the two in charge.When it came to Ben Haim, Payne said he “has been one of the top defenders in the EPL (English Premier League) for nearly a decade.” Haim has played around 30 EPL games over the past five seasons. Journalists around the team immediately scoffed at the Twitter statement because he was undermining not only their knowledge of the game, but also the fans. It makes him sound like he doesn't know what he's doing.

Lastly, Payne had been with DC United for its entire existence. He has vast MLS experience, which was seen as a huge positive, as the club never really had any MLS knowledge run the team in the pats. But instead of acquiring proven players in the league, it has tried to get outside talent. Most of it hasn't turned out. The only player it acquired from another MLS team was Bobby Convey — he has become one of the best players on the team in a short time.

There are so many things fans want, and it looks like #GetUsedToIt is not going anywhere.