playmaker Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 16 minutes ago, japiedog said: Which way were you taking the corner ! Ha ha, it didn't matter, we were all 13 years old and it was the first time a coach used a whiteboard, we all thought we were professionals and it was just one of the pictures he drew that I have never forgotten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japiedog Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 great for a counter attack when defending the corner , not too sure on moving out before it had been cleared ! love the logic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playmaker Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 Just now, japiedog said: great for a counter attack when defending the corner , not too sure on moving out before it had been cleared ! love the logic Oh I see what u asked now. When we were taking the corner the 4 tall guys in the box, the 3 shorter, faster guys on the edge to mop up the clearance and have a shot, and in case we lost possession the 3 of them would bolt to their areas to defend the counter. Tactics for 13 year olds.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tommykins Posted November 7, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 For those of you who aren't all over the Facebooks. The Melburnians have been kind enough to organise a tribute to an active member (Paul), who passed away last week, you can go to the Melburnians Facebook or to Twitter to hear more about it, but the nuts and bolts are that if you could stand up and applaud in the 52nd minute that be greatly appreciated by his family who attend games week in, week out. I personally only knew Paul for only a short amount of time but he was a lovely bloke and will be missed by all and sundry. There might be a more official announcement on the forum between now and Thursday. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 (edited) I reckon we should use the same 3-1-4-2 the womens team used. Really need Timmy and Bruno as two strikers. Sorenson Franjic Chapman Jackobsen Kilkenny Kamau Caceras Retre Brandan T and T Edited November 7, 2016 by Dylan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[LIBBA] Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 On 11/5/2016 at 10:57 AM, jw1739 said: IMO people all got carried away with our performances against Victory, first in the Derby and then in the Cup; we nearly always manage to lift for those matches. Apart from those two matches we have not really been very impressive. 1-0 in Wellington, a scratchy 2-1 at home to Adelaide, and defeats by Perth and Brisbane. I'm expecting Newcastle to employ exactly the same tactics against us as did Perth and Brisbane - choke up our attacks and then try to score on the counter. Other than David Villa's first home match for us, our highest attendance vs. Newcastle has been 7,209 (Friday night 30th October 2015) so on a Thursday evening I would not expect us to exceed that, particularly with our erratic form. Id say we looked pretty comfortable and that first half was quality. The red card is where that all stopped to be honest, but at the same time we managed to grind out the win. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 7 minutes ago, [LIBBA] said: Id say we looked pretty comfortable and that first half was quality. The red card is where that all stopped to be honest, but at the same time we managed to grind out the win. Yeah and the win against Adelaide definitely wasn't scratchy. We dominated them bar the last 10mins when they got their tails up because of that goal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fensaddler Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 6 hours ago, Dylan said: Yeah and the win against Adelaide definitely wasn't scratchy. We dominated them bar the last 10mins when they got their tails up because of that goal. And our legs had gone because of playing midweek. IMHO part of the Adelaide gameplan was always to hope we would tire late on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neio Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 (edited) What's the go with Malik and Chapman, each week a different one is on bench, they come on for 10 minutes then completely out of squad Then they both play 90 minutes and Chapman Is out again Is it that JVS has no idea which one is better, or is there no confidence in either? Edited November 8, 2016 by neio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 46 minutes ago, neio said: What's the go with Malik and Chapman, each week a different one is on bench, they come on for 10 minutes then completely out of squad Then they both play 90 minutes and Chapman Is out again Is it that JVS has no idea which one is better, or is there no confidence in either? Competition for places. You don't preform during the week in training you don't get in the 11/bench Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffplz Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 (edited) If the usage of red on new marketing is something the club's pushing, i'm happy . better embrace the fan's colours Edited November 8, 2016 by jeffplz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malloy Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 1 minute ago, jeffplz said: If the usage of red on new marketing is something the club's pushing, i'm happy Its conditioning. we lost so they include more red in in to associate losing with it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GreenSeater Posted November 8, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 15 minutes ago, jeffplz said: If the usage of red on new marketing is something the club's pushing, i'm happy . better embrace the fan's colours I think it might be to do with the poppy appeal for rememberance day more than anything tbh 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffplz Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 19 minutes ago, GreenSeater said: I think it might be to do with the poppy appeal for rememberance day more than anything tbh i realised that 2 seconds after posting but my hopes are held high Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 Brattan out makes this one a bit tougher but still think we'll come away with the choccies. Think we'll opt for Bouzanis Muscat Jakobsen Rose Caceres Kilkenny Retre Cahill Kamau Fornaroli Brandan Subs : Sorensen Malik Franjic Fitzgerald Arzani. Would like to see this tho, Sorensen Franjic Muscat Jakobsen Rose Kamau Kilkenny. Brandan Caceres. Fornaroli. Cahill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playmaker Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 (edited) We really need to crush them tomorrow night, we really need to flex our muscle before the FFA final to put doubt into Sydney. It's so important we dominate all our games prior to that game so Arnold goes into his shell and we can dominate possession in the opposition half and pressure the turnover, and make them think twice about an aggressive counter. Even though it's not the style I favour, if we are going to play the way we do then we have to win convincingly the next few games. Edited November 9, 2016 by playmaker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[LIBBA] Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 Melbourne City FC Squad: 1. Thomas Sorensen (GK), 2. Manny Muscat, 3. Josh Rose, 4. Connor Chapman, 5. Ivan Franjic, 6. Osama Malik, 8. Neil Kilkenny, 10. Anthony Caceres, 11. Bruce Kamau, 12. Nick Fitzgerald, 14. Daniel Arzani, 17. Tim Cahill, 18. Paulo Retre, 20. Dean Bouzanis (GK), 21. Ruon Tongyik, 22. Michael Jakobsen, 23. Bruno Fornaroli (C), 27. Fernando Brandan, Ins: 4. Connor Chapman (promoted), 14. Daniel Arzani (promoted), 21. Ruon Tongyik (promoted) Outs: 26. Luke Brattan (international duty) Unavailable: 7. Corey Gameiro (ACL), 9. Nicholas Colazo (ear), 28. Steve Kuzmanovski (ACL) Read more at http://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/article/team-news-city-ready-to-take-off-against-jets/1sduh203uu2ww1dadelw4kk2qy#lOb4CTG6Fl6Y37fv.99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 Ffs still no colazo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 Massive potential banana skin. Brattan out is a massive loss. Caceras looked good when he came on but Retre was pretty much ineffective. We might see Malik come into the midfield but I wouldn't mind seeing Arzani starting. Hopefully they've worked on corners this week especially with Brattan out. We should be good enough for a win but wouldn't be surprised if it's a draw and heaven forbid a loss. 1:0 unconvincing win. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neio Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 How I think we should line up Bouzanis Franjic. Jakobsen. Muscat Malik Kamau. Caceras. Kilkenny. Brandan Fornaroli. Cahill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KSK_47 Posted November 9, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 50 minutes ago, neio said: How I think we should line up Bouzanis 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deluka Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 Man I want Sorenson back, he is the ultimate clubman and commands his box very well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 30 minutes ago, Deluka said: Man I want Sorenson back, he is the ultimate clubman and commands his box very well. I like the way he doesnt always kick the ball out for a throw in for no reason at all 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fensaddler Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 5 hours ago, Jovan said: Massive potential banana skin. Brattan out is a massive loss. Caceras looked good when he came on but Retre was pretty much ineffective. We might see Malik come into the midfield but I wouldn't mind seeing Arzani starting. Hopefully they've worked on corners this week especially with Brattan out. We should be good enough for a win but wouldn't be surprised if it's a draw and heaven forbid a loss. 1:0 unconvincing win. Trump is president. Any kind of bad shit can and probably will happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neio Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 2 hours ago, KSK_47 said: Was a bad choice of words I think sorenson should play but Bouzanis will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 3 minutes ago, neio said: Was a bad choice of words I think sorenson should play but Bouzanis will Hahaha. I think you are right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony999 Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 Easy win. City for Trump! Next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted November 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 The feelings of a dissapointing draw tonight are strong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSeater Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 Why the fuck are we playing on a Thursday? As much as this feels like a banana skin, I think we'll be too good and win 2-0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 7 minutes ago, n i k o said: The feelings of a dissapointing draw tonight are strong Feel the same lord Vader. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 59 minutes ago, GreenSeater said: Why the fuck are we playing on a Thursday? As much as this feels like a banana skin, I think we'll be too good and win 2-0 My guess is that it's a TV experiment by FFA. IMO a crowd of around 6,000 is the best we can hope for. As for the result - statistically our results overall suggest that all three possible results are almost equally likely. Against Newcastle we have a 7-2-9 record. I know I'm being pessimistic but if we don't win tonight then it will start to look like just another Heart/City season. Put simply, we just have to win to maintain credibility. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC22 Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 We will spank these cunts tonight. 5-1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSeater Posted November 10, 2016 Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 1 hour ago, jw1739 said: My guess is that it's a TV experiment by FFA. IMO a crowd of around 6,000 is the best we can hope for. As for the result - statistically our results overall suggest that all three possible results are almost equally likely. Against Newcastle we have a 7-2-9 record. I know I'm being pessimistic but if we don't win tonight then it will start to look like just another Heart/City season. Put simply, we just have to win to maintain credibility. If it is a TV experiment, surely you'd use a team likely to get a half-decent attendance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted November 10, 2016 Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 6 minutes ago, GreenSeater said: If it is a TV experiment, surely you'd use a team likely to get a half-decent attendance? I agree. I was just searching for an answer to a question to which I can think of no logical answer whatsoever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony999 Posted November 10, 2016 Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 44 minutes ago, GreenSeater said: If it is a TV experiment, surely you'd use a team likely to get a half-decent attendance? FFA obviously thought that will happen with us with the addition of Cahill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted November 10, 2016 Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 I'm expecting a thin crowd and another poor performance tonight. Not sure of the result, as we know with our team anything can happen but I doubt that I'll be leaving the ground inspired Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted November 10, 2016 Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 7 minutes ago, Tony999 said: FFA obviously thought that will happen with us with the addition of Cahill TBH I would have said that although the arrival of Tim Cahill gave the A-League some good pre-season media exposure and its impact on our memberships is more than that of David Villa's purported 10-match stint, it has had very little effect, if any, on our home attendances so far. The publicity surrounding him has dropped off markedly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony999 Posted November 10, 2016 Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 6 minutes ago, jw1739 said: TBH I would have said that although the arrival of Tim Cahill gave the A-League some good pre-season media exposure and its impact on our memberships is more than that of David Villa's purported 10-match stint, it has had very little effect, if any, on our home attendances so far. The publicity surrounding him has dropped off markedly. I'd probably disagree there a little. I think it's more of a snowball effect that we are friggen shit because of an incompetent manager. Our memberships is proof that Cahill has brought many. And to me, these Friday night games are the biggest pain in the back side let alone a Thursday night game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted November 10, 2016 Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 14 minutes ago, belaguttman said: I'm expecting a thin crowd and another poor performance tonight. Not sure of the result, as we know with our team anything can happen but I doubt that I'll be leaving the ground inspired For what it's worth, when I bought my tickets on Monday, there were only a handful of seats available on the wings. Maybe our members have nothing better to do on a Thursday night and we get 18,000... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted November 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 1 minute ago, Blackout said: For what it's worth, when I bought my tickets on Monday, there were only a handful of seats available on the wings. Maybe our members have nothing better to do on a Thursday night and we get 18,000... Don't worry. Majority of those unavailable seats will become available come kick off. Predicting 7k+. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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