Dylan Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 (edited) Sunday 5pm. Back to our usual timeslot, although we normally get decent crowds for it. Tuna needs a hatrick before me marquee him Would also like to see a return to a 3-5-2 Novillo, I think Wilko could go a long way to making that formation work. Edited February 13, 2016 by Dylan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHFC-FAN Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 3 points bare minimum or kiss goodbye any chance of silverware... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MICHAEL_MACGYVER Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 22 minutes ago, MHFC-FAN said: 3 points bare minimum or kiss goodbye any chance of silverware... Agreed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyperfuzz Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 4 minutes ago, MICHAEL_MACGYVER said: Agreed otherwise i know a guy who can hook us up with cheep sydney flights and some pyro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinnibari Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 Ideally we need a convincing win, with the table so contested goal difference is very important. I'd also like to see our second clean sheet of the season, but that's more hope than expectation. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewConvert Posted February 14, 2016 Report Share Posted February 14, 2016 I am not optimistic about this game. Last night's match was a tiring, bruising encounter for both sides. The players left everything on the field. So I expect the team to be sluggish and ripe for the picking. For that matter I expect MV to lose as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted February 14, 2016 Report Share Posted February 14, 2016 4 minutes ago, NewConvert said: I am not optimistic about this game. Last night's match was a tiring, bruising encounter for both sides. The players left everything on the field. So I expect the team to be sluggish and ripe for the picking. For that matter I expect MV to lose as well. Very true about the team most likely being sluggish against CCM, I expect Zullo, Wilko, Tuna, Novillo and Mooy to all perform well though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted February 14, 2016 Report Share Posted February 14, 2016 2 hours ago, MHFC-FAN said: 3 points bare minimum or kiss goodbye any chance of silverware... I have long since given up on that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted February 14, 2016 Report Share Posted February 14, 2016 2 hours ago, Dylan said: Sunday 5pm. Back to our usual timeslot, although we normally get decent crowds for it. Tuna needs a hatrick before me marquee him Would also like to see a return to a 3-5-2 Novillo, I think Wilko could go a long way to making that formation work. A big no to 2 Up front. Too easy to get 4 defenders around Tuna. In addition I thought Fitzy was really good, terrorised his man, no way would I drop him. Wilko will also go a long way to getting any other formation work too. i am also looking forward to watching Luis Garcia weave his magic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted February 14, 2016 Report Share Posted February 14, 2016 (edited) Melbourne City has 8 days to recover, and the team is playing in Melbourne at AAMI again. So I'm pretty confident that the team won't be sluggish and will be close enough to 100%. The next 2 matches are must win IMO, if the team has ambitions to compete for a trophy or finish top 2. These two matches are eminently winnable, and now it's up to the team. I'd like to see the same starting lineup, with Melling in for Caceres (forced change) and Zullo in for Garuccio. I reckon Zullo would help Novillo a lot; they combine well, and with Zullo bombing down the wing that would allow Novillo to drift inside and be more dangerous. Should be a real entertaining match, with the positive approaches of both Melbourne City and Central Coast. Also Luis Garcia should provide some entertainment, and it wouldn't surprise me if he was a good crowd puller. Edited February 14, 2016 by Murfy1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neio Posted February 14, 2016 Report Share Posted February 14, 2016 This may be dangerous, but ccm don't worry me at all. They can't defend, at all we will score minimum 3 maximum 10 and could be anywhere in between Expect Bruno to have a field day against mcging and poscilero 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted February 14, 2016 Report Share Posted February 14, 2016 We should walk all over them without breaking a sweat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrillhouse Posted February 14, 2016 Report Share Posted February 14, 2016 stop ferreira and we win, him running at gooch or franjic is terrifying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffplz Posted February 14, 2016 Report Share Posted February 14, 2016 have a feeling this match will be really entertaining, and with a good crowd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakz7 Posted February 14, 2016 Report Share Posted February 14, 2016 Not gonna be in Melbourne so can't attend this one. We should win comfortably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjake1234 Posted February 14, 2016 Report Share Posted February 14, 2016 Will be bringing 4 newbies. Here's hoping it's an entertaining game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony999 Posted February 14, 2016 Report Share Posted February 14, 2016 Forget about a top 2 finish if we don't win this game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted February 14, 2016 Report Share Posted February 14, 2016 Looking forward to a shorter sausage stand line 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulhollanddrive Posted February 14, 2016 Report Share Posted February 14, 2016 We're only 4 points ahead of 7th, Melbourne Heart would be up for that challenge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neio Posted February 14, 2016 Report Share Posted February 14, 2016 Ideally I'd like to see us put this game to bed early then give dekkar some playing time in second half. Never know when we may need him coming into finals and he needs minutes in his legs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted February 14, 2016 Report Share Posted February 14, 2016 Attendance will be interesting, hopefully we can be close to that 10k figure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mus-28 Posted February 14, 2016 Report Share Posted February 14, 2016 Melling in for Caceres. Zullo in for Gooch. 4-2-3-1, Melling and Malik giving our full backs a bit more protection as they try and emulate Cafu & Roberto Carlos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icantthinkofacoolname Posted February 14, 2016 Report Share Posted February 14, 2016 Should be cracking 10k for this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrillhouse Posted February 14, 2016 Report Share Posted February 14, 2016 would be a disaster if we don't crack 10k since luis garcia should be playing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewConvert Posted February 14, 2016 Report Share Posted February 14, 2016 Well happy that Phoenix won but annoyed that AU worked CCM over. I hope that the 8 days allows to have a top performance now because the club is chasing rather than being chased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony999 Posted February 14, 2016 Report Share Posted February 14, 2016 3 hours ago, Thrillhouse said: would be a disaster if we don't crack 10k since luis garcia should be playing Who's Luis Garcia? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisphantomfortress Posted February 14, 2016 Report Share Posted February 14, 2016 11 hours ago, Tony999 said: Who's Luis Garcia? My thoughts exactly, a quick google search he played a season or two at Barca and Athletico. Spent some time at a midtable English side and then bounced around Europa League level Euro teams for a few years. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red or Dead Posted February 14, 2016 Report Share Posted February 14, 2016 Sorensen Franjic - Kisnorbo - Wilko - Zullo Malik - Melling Mooy Fitzgerald - Novillo Fornaroli Bench: Bouzanis, Clisby, Garuccio, Retre, Kuzmanovski/Dekker/Zinni No room for Hughes with Wilko in the side and an improving Clisby providing cover as CB if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted February 14, 2016 Report Share Posted February 14, 2016 6 minutes ago, Red or Dead said: Sorensen Franjic - Kisnorbo - Wilko - Zullo Malik - Melling Mooy Fitzgerald - Novillo Fornaroli Bench: Bouzanis, Clisby, Garuccio, Retre, Kuzmanovski/Dekker/Zinni No room for Hughes with Wilko in the side and an improving Clisby providing cover as CB if needed. Probably this, although I'd prefer a classier Retre over Melling against CCM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewConvert Posted February 15, 2016 Report Share Posted February 15, 2016 34 minutes ago, Red or Dead said: Sorensen Franjic - Kisnorbo - Wilko - Zullo Malik - Melling Mooy Fitzgerald - Novillo Fornaroli Bench: Bouzanis, Clisby, Garuccio, Retre, Kuzmanovski/Dekker/Zinni No room for Hughes with Wilko in the side and an improving Clisby providing cover as CB if needed. Don't stress over this - he is not available due to injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R410 Posted February 15, 2016 Report Share Posted February 15, 2016 pencil Harry in for a hatrick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC22 Posted February 15, 2016 Report Share Posted February 15, 2016 2 hours ago, thisphantomfortress said: My thoughts exactly, a quick google search he played a season or two at Barca and Athletico. Spent some time at a midtable English side and then bounced around Europa League level Euro teams for a few years. Won a Champions League with Liverpool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisphantomfortress Posted February 15, 2016 Report Share Posted February 15, 2016 24 minutes ago, JC22 said: Won a Champions League with Liverpool. So did Harry Kewell and that didn't raise our crowd figures. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red or Dead Posted February 15, 2016 Report Share Posted February 15, 2016 8 minutes ago, thisphantomfortress said: So did Harry Kewell and that didn't raise our crowd figures. That's coz he lost his shine when he became a tard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[LIBBA] Posted February 15, 2016 Report Share Posted February 15, 2016 3 hours ago, Red or Dead said: That's coz he lost his shine when he became a tard. As the saying goes.. You cant polish a turd 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SF33 Posted February 15, 2016 Report Share Posted February 15, 2016 Does Caceres now have an automatic/extended stay on the sidelines for his second red card in as many games? That would be a big blow to us, as we only have two months left in the season and he needs to get settled in our team, pronto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted February 15, 2016 Report Share Posted February 15, 2016 (edited) 8 hours ago, Red or Dead said: Sorensen Franjic - Kisnorbo - Wilko - Zullo Malik - Melling Mooy Fitzgerald - Novillo Fornaroli Bench: Bouzanis, Clisby, Garuccio, Retre, Kuzmanovski/Dekker/Zinni No room for Hughes with Wilko in the side and an improving Clisby providing cover as CB if needed. Agree with this lineup. I reckon Zullo was rested with the derby, and tip him to be fit and selected for the CCM match. Garuccio actually had the most successful tackles/interceptions out of all defenders in the derby (and played fairly well overall; he got forward well and had the best passing stats out of all our defenders [although the other defenders had pretty poor passing games]). But Garuccio can be a little rash/naive defensively (with his early yellow, albeit soft [esp. for a derby] IMO, being a prime example), so I reckon a fit Zullo pips Garuccio to start in this match. The only real selection question IMO is Melling or Retre to start in midfield. Melling will probably just shade it, due to him providing a little more defending in midfield. However I'd be happy with either Retre or Melling starting in midfield. Time for the team to produce a convincing win against a bottom 4 side, like the team did so many times over the first half of the season. Edited February 15, 2016 by Murfy1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playmaker Posted February 15, 2016 Report Share Posted February 15, 2016 Zullo not solid enough defensively, I like the balance Garuccio brought to the back 4 and able to contain Barbarouses as well. Would actually like to see Zullo on the LW for a change just to see how he goes as Harry is a bit out of sorts atm. See how Harry goes coming off the bench as an impact sub for this game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted February 15, 2016 Report Share Posted February 15, 2016 Aaron Mooy says Melbourne City must start winning again if it wants to impact finals 15 February 2016 By David Davutovic MELBOURNE City star Aaron Mooy has warned his team that it was time to get the skates on if they want to make a finals impact. A 2-2 draw with Melbourne Victory leaves fourth-place City winless in three games and six points behind leaders Brisbane Roar with eight games left. City hosts bottom-place Central Coast Mariners in a game Mooy has labelled “must-win” for a club chasing the championship trophy. “We want it to start happening as soon as we can, there’s not that long to go in the season, only eight games, which will go very quick,’’ Mooy said. “The derby was a must-win but considering the (Anthony Caceres) red card we’ll take the point. But we’ve had three games without a win so next week is definitely must-win.’’ Mooy praised the performance of Alex Wilkinson in his 65-minute debut and hoped his Socceroos teammate could help solidify a team that’s been largely reliant on individual attacking brilliance. Northern Ireland international Aaron Hughes could be available this week, while fellow defender Connor Chapman could return within a fortnight. “It’s always disappointing when you’re leading and you let it slip, especially when it happened so quickly in the second half, we didn’t hold them out for long at all,’’ he said. “We’ve got Bruno and he’s finishing everything for us and we’ve got quality attacking players, one chance and it can be a goal. “Alex did a good job in his first game, so hopefully we can build on that and help the team a lot. “We were decent in patches but not for long periods. It was a tough game, the derby’s always hard and the sending off killed us a bit. Defending for the last 12 or so minutes. “Hopefully before the end of the season we get everyone fit and available and on the park.’’ Mooy said his role changed slightly when coach John van’t Schip reverted back to the 4-3-3 formation from a 3-5-2, but hoped the players would adapt either way. “It’s the coach’s job to pick the system, we just try and implement it as best as we can,’’ Mooy said. “It’s a bit different for me, I have to do more defensive work in this system compared to the last one, but I have no problem with doing some dirty work. “I don’t feel the difference that much, you just want everyone to feel comfortable with what they’re doing, everyone knowing their roles and jobs, hopefully that will help the team get results.’’ http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/football/aleague-aaron-mooy-says-melbourne-city-must-start-winning-again-if-it-wants-to-impact-finals/news-story/cfffaed60255d61aea20b67709b91903 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewConvert Posted February 15, 2016 Report Share Posted February 15, 2016 What can be done about Franjic??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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