Kiro Kompiro Posted November 19, 2014 Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 Speaking of the Socceroos, did anyone else think it was like watching the Heart play in a yellow top? Pass pass pass possession possession possession pass back to defence, back to keeper, back to defence, pass pass pass, etc etc etc...and in the end had nothing to show for it apart from a better possession percentage than their opposition. Oh yeah...and we lost. My conclusion is that the players take too much time to think when they have the ball. By the time they come to pass the ball the forward options are closed off and so the ball goes sideways or backwards. Against CCM this was so obvious with Kisnorbo and Hoffman and their awful "service" to Duff. It has become so habit-forming with Hoffman that his first instinct when receiving the ball is to position his body for the backwards/sideways pass. Give JvS his due - in the first half he was screaming at these two to change their play - to no avail unfortunately. The top players have already summed up their options and made their decision before they've even received the ball. To do this you need what my coach would call "peripheral awareness"- use you peripheral vision to work out where everyone is. You see this deficiency in the A-league with the number of times players get tackled from the side and they had no idea the opponent was there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakz7 Posted November 19, 2014 Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 Ange is a shit coach! Australia has dropped to 98th on the FIFA rankings. Sack him! Even Aliosi would do better.Yeah possibly cos he'd just order the players to lob it to Cahill's head and when Kennedy's not injured; likewise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted November 19, 2014 Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 Speaking of the Socceroos, did anyone else think it was like watching the Heart play in a yellow top? Pass pass pass possession possession possession pass back to defence, back to keeper, back to defence, pass pass pass, etc etc etc...and in the end had nothing to show for it apart from a better possession percentage than their opposition. Oh yeah...and we lost. My conclusion is that the players take too much time to think when they have the ball. By the time they come to pass the ball the forward options are closed off and so the ball goes sideways or backwards. Against CCM this was so obvious with Kisnorbo and Hoffman and their awful "service" to Duff. It has become so habit-forming with Hoffman that his first instinct when receiving the ball is to position his body for the backwards/sideways pass. Give JvS his due - in the first half he was screaming at these two to change their play - to no avail unfortunately. To me this is Mooy's biggest weakness. He ticks boxes with touch, shooting, tackling, work rate, but he can be slow choosing an option when on the ball and more often than not that can mean that the best option is no longer available. (I don't see why he can't overcome this, he's only young) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted November 19, 2014 Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 Agree. I've been saying this for a while. He fiddles with the ball too much and the attack loses momentum. He makes up for it in other ways, but this is an area he needs to improve on. in some respects we played better without him against CCM although, we could have done with his energy late into the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony999 Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 How can one player stand out so much week in week out? I bet he regrets coming to City, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrillhouse Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 hope he leaves to go abroad in january, doesn't deserve to put up with 10 spastics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted November 23, 2014 Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 Aaron Mooy says Melbourne City can’t rely on impending unveilings of Robbie Koren and Josh Kennedy DAVID DAVUTOVIC NOVEMBER 23, 2014 THE unveiling of marquee duo Robbie Koren and Josh Kennedy is edging closer, but midfielder Aaron Mooy says Melbourne City needs to get cracking before then. City are already 12 points behind leaders Perth Glory seven rounds in after Saturday night’s 2-1 loss to Sydney FC leaves them winless at home this season with their only win coming in Brisbane. Former Hull City star Koren could return in a fortnight while Kennedy will commence training soon though he’s ineligible to play until January. A gun distributor, Mooy was looking forward to linking up with target man Kennedy but said the players available needed to address the team’s deficiencies first, starting with Sunday’s trip to Wellington Phoenix. “They (Koren and Kennedy) are great players, they’re well known so they’ll help the team and sooner or later they’ll be fit and available which will be great,’’ Mooy said. “I’ve spoken to some of the players about him (Kennedy) and they said he’s really good at holding it up, he has good feet and he’s good in the air. It’s exciting. “But we’ve got to concentrate on what we’re doing individually and move up the ladder (before then). “There’s still lots of games left in the season. Hopefully we can put a string of performances in and pick up points.’’ Mooy said City needed to change their habit of subconsciously sitting deeper after going ahead. Defender Connor Chapman, midfielder Stefan Mauk and left-sided teen Ben Garuccio will all come into contention for the New Zealand trip. “Once we get ahead we usually drop off, sit back and get a bit scared,’’ he said. “But when we take the lead we’ve got to play the same, not be worried about conceding. We need to try and score more goals and kill off the game. “The coaching staff definitely don’t tell us to sit back. Everyone just wants the win so badly maybe we get a bit scared. “Nobody was speaking (after the Sydney FC loss), everyone was gutted. We’ve got to get over it and move forward. There’s no use sulking.’’ Mooy was among City’s better performers in a generally disappointing display, having returned on Thursday after a late substitute appearance in the Socceroos’ 2-1 loss to Japan. He hoped to secure a spot in Ange Postecoglou’s 23-man Asian Cup squad. “I was selected so I’m guessing that Ange will be watching me. I’ve just got to keep playing well, play consistent and hopefully I can snag a spot in the squad,’’ Mooy said. “It was a great 10 days, it was a good experience to be selected and to be with a full-strength squad and to get on at the end was great as well.’’ http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/football/aaron-mooy-says-melbourne-city-cant-rely-on-impending-unveilings-of-robbie-koren-and-josh-kennedy/story-fnk6rlg0-1227132269968?nk=4630055f737038f036cd3ad4d40d9423 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunheart Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 hope he leaves to go abroad in january, doesn't deserve to put up with 10 spastics .....but before that, let's hope that the 10 spastics pull their friggin fingers out n give him the performances that'll make him want to be at this club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silva10 Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 I can't quite believe he had a stint at St. Mirren and didn't make it. I would have him in the Celtic team all day long! I do hope he stays at Melbourne for a long time as I believe the lad is a quality player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 Gone in january Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEARTinator Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 (edited) He's been quality since the day he arrived. Along with Duff, just puts in a good stint everytime. The difference between Mooy/Duff and the rest of the cattle is their consistency and that they can drag out a good performance even when the rest around them are going to sh!t. Head and shoulders above most of our squad. Just goes to show that even Popovic can have a blind spot. Edited November 30, 2014 by HEARTinator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torn Asunder Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 If he does go to NYCFC in January, it may free up some salary cap to buy some actual defenders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyboozeadams Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 I hope we don't burn him out by January. He's still young Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japiedog Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 Poor guy, must be wondering what he got himself into Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red or Dead Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 If he does go to NYCFC in January, it may free up some salary cap to buy some actual defenders. Let's hope David Williams goes before this kid does! They're probably on a similar salary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrot Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 If he does go to NYCFC in January, it may free up some salary cap to buy some actual defenders. If he goes to NYCFC in January we are stuffed plus it shows our new owners couldn't give a proverbial about us as they should be strengthening our squad, not taking away our best player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BazelCityFan Posted December 3, 2014 Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 Mooy is a quality footballer, our best pick up, we just need quality players around him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrillhouse Posted December 7, 2014 Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 wsw letting him go is a worse decision than us bringing in mifsud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunheart Posted December 7, 2014 Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 Gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony999 Posted December 7, 2014 Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 I pray to God this guy doesn't leave at the end of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 Gun Hog! He was let go from WSW for the same illness that he now suffers. Take your blinkers off people. Go and impartially watch a replay. He constantly wants to run with the ball at the sideline with little space so he can show off his (mostly) great ball skills. Often times he completely ignores free players further infield rather preferring to take on three or four players with some mazy footwork. This often has the impact that any advantage we have of playing the ball quickly evaporates as he runs around like a headless chook. Just watch a replay. He often trashes good attacking moves by not getting rid of the ball. He's not unlike Murdocca in this regard (except Murdocca more often than not does it in midfield). Yes he does so many things well, but this is one part of the game he needs to get rid of. It's almost like he thinks it is his role to do these game slowing runs. If I was the gaffer, I'd tell him to pass it quicker and not purposely run into traffic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEARTinator Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 Gun Hog! He was let go from WSW for the same illness that he now suffers. Take your blinkers off people. Go and impartially watch a replay. He constantly wants to run with the ball at the sideline with little space so he can show off his (mostly) great ball skills. Often times he completely ignores free players further infield rather preferring to take on three or four players with some mazy footwork. This often has the impact that any advantage we have of playing the ball quickly evaporates as he runs around like a headless chook. Just watch a replay. He often trashes good attacking moves by not getting rid of the ball. He's not unlike Murdocca in this regard (except Murdocca more often than not does it in midfield). Yes he does so many things well, but this is one part of the game he needs to get rid of. It's almost like he thinks it is his role to do these game slowing runs. If I was the gaffer, I'd tell him to pass it quicker and not purposely run into traffic. Please don't compare him to Murdocca I'd rather have Mooy and his 'deficiencies' than many of our squad. He might be hanging on to the ball coz all he can see ahead is the dynamic duo of Willo/Duga. That's why against the Nux he decided he might as well just have a ping himself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunheart Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 Potato gun then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 Gun Hog! He was let go from WSW for the same illness that he now suffers. Take your blinkers off people. Go and impartially watch a replay. He constantly wants to run with the ball at the sideline with little space so he can show off his (mostly) great ball skills. Often times he completely ignores free players further infield rather preferring to take on three or four players with some mazy footwork. This often has the impact that any advantage we have of playing the ball quickly evaporates as he runs around like a headless chook. Just watch a replay. He often trashes good attacking moves by not getting rid of the ball. He's not unlike Murdocca in this regard (except Murdocca more often than not does it in midfield). Yes he does so many things well, but this is one part of the game he needs to get rid of. It's almost like he thinks it is his role to do these game slowing runs. If I was the gaffer, I'd tell him to pass it quicker and not purposely run into traffic. I agree, but he also works hard to win the ball. I think he should be able to change his game and drop this bad habit in time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewConvert Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 This forum has yet to explore the topic whether the mid-field has any confidence in our attacking third. Given the number of opportunities butchered and as a fan I don't have any great confidence on the ability of the front third. Well at least the team has not descended into Kew Jaliens brain freeze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rass Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 This forum has yet to explore the topic whether the mid-field has any confidence in our attacking third. Given the number of opportunities butchered and as a fan I don't have any great confidence on the ability of the front third. Well at least the team has not descended into Kew Jaliens brain freeze. Said it after one of the earlier games, but for me this is where a good #10 is just so important for us to link it properly together. Hopefully Koren can be that player for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEARTinator Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 This forum has yet to explore the topic whether the mid-field has any confidence in our attacking third. Given the number of opportunities butchered and as a fan I don't have any great confidence on the ability of the front third. Well at least the team has not descended into Kew Jaliens brain freeze. Yep, pretty much what I said above. Mooy does good work but then our attackers have turned that advantage to shit. If we had finishers like Berisha we'd be contenders for silverware - as well as some decent defensive options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHFCRC Posted December 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 Mooy has carried this team. Maybe that's why he's a "hog", because the rest (most) of the squad are useless.. why should he have confidence in them. Some of the balls he does play to these teammates stand out that much, but how rarely are they capitalised on? anyways he's our best player by a long long way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiro Kompiro Posted December 9, 2014 Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 he has his faults, but thats why he's in the A_league and not in Europe. We can sack the entire Australian contingent, but who would they be replaced with? There's a dearth of quality locals-which is not to say our imports are any good either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewConvert Posted December 9, 2014 Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 he has his faults, but thats why he's in the A_league and not in Europe. We can sack the entire Australian contingent, but who would they be replaced with? There's a dearth of quality locals-which is not to say our imports are any good either. I think you nailed it. The local quality pool is not that deep so the internationals have to be the difference and this is where the club has been crap. I thought that under CFG we would see an immediate improvement (existing contracts notwithstanding) but aside from Duff, it has been poor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrillhouse Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 if he isn't starting at the asian cup then i give up on this country Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSeater Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 Exactly. Completely unbiased would much rather him than Milligan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japiedog Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 One thing that I really noticed last night is how one footed he is It really stood out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunheart Posted December 21, 2014 Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 Another decent game from Aaron. Unlucky with that shot he smashed and hit the post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted December 21, 2014 Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 Another decent game from Aaron. Unlucky with that shot he smashed and hit the post. That was on target but Coe got something on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ademchee61 Posted December 21, 2014 Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 best pickup in the off season. i dont blame him when he doesnt pass to williams (new mifsud) or duga. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silva10 Posted December 21, 2014 Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 The boy oozes class!! I am finding it hard to believe he had an unsuccessful spell in Scottish Football. He would walk in to most teams from what I have seen. The good thing about already having a stint abroad is that he may be inclined to stay put with us. I hope he does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriente Posted December 21, 2014 Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 Another decent game from Aaron. Unlucky with that shot he smashed and hit the post. That was on target but Coe got something on it. Is this what happened? I still have no fucking idea how it didn't go in. Looked like a dead set goal from the yarra end before it was scrambled away for a corner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted December 21, 2014 Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 Coe got a hand on it and it went up and hit the bar and came out. Have to credit the lad for getting across to it. Based on Saturday's showing he's a good 'keeper. Liked his red outfit too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperial Pints Posted December 21, 2014 Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 Based on Saturday's showing he's a good 'keeper. Liked his red outfit too! It was ironic that the only player rocking red in the melbourne derby was the tard keeper. Almost brought me to tears tbh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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