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Short turn around of us, hoping we will be fit enough. Maybe it was smart for Waz to start Ross on the bench last round.

This week could have the potential to be really good for us. If we click and beat Newy we will only be 1 point behind. Furthermore, with Sydney in bad form (by their standards) I would be confident that Victory can do us a favour and beat them at home.

Prediction:

-3-1 Win.

-Ross x2, Budzik

-Hoff to score for Newey, everone sheds a tear

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25 minutes ago, thisphantomfortress said:

Not worried about the turn around as there is no travel involved. Muscat in for Atkinson. It will be stiff for whoever losses their spot for Ross but based on form it probably has to be Fitzy. La Rocca to shade Robocop for Bart's spot.

3-0 win as the Dan the Man/ Ross the Boss duo continue to light it up.

Forgot Bart is not playing, thats a big negative.

Newcastle will score atleast 2, its down to our players if they can score 3

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54 minutes ago, haz said:

Short turn around of us, hoping we will be fit enough. Maybe it was smart for Waz to start Ross on the bench last round.

This week could have the potential to be really good for us. If we click and beat Newy we will only be 1 point behind. Furthermore, with Sydney in bad form (by their standards) I would be confident that Victory can do us a favour and beat them at home.

Prediction:

-3-1 Win.

-Ross x2, Budzik

-Hoff to score for Newey, everone sheds a tear

I hope you're not going to this game, we have a good record when you don't go to games ;)

But anyway we are the better team, newy overrated as fuck, 4-0 win

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6 minutes ago, kingofhearts said:

I hope you're not going to this game, we have a good record when you don't go to games ;)

But anyway we are the better team, newy overrated as fuck, 4-0 win

I havnt been to a game all season. Its when I dont stream we do well. This game will be at 9:50am on a workday. Ill be lisenting via ABC radio....

The record when I have listened by radio this season is:

1W  0D  4L

So expect a loss

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Yeah nah Mike

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Could Melbourne City derail Sydney FC’s title challenge?

By Mike Tuckerman, 22 Jan 2018 

Daniel Arzani and Dario Vidosic may not make the plane to Russia, but they could still have a major say in the destination of the Premiers’ Plate.

Arzani is the best young player we’ve had in the A-League for ages, and barely a handful of games into his career, it’s clear the teenager is destined for big things.

But will he and his agent make the sort of decisions that put him in contention for Socceroos selection? Perhaps they should have a chat with one-time Melbourne Victory wunderkind Sebastian Pasquali.

Or better yet, talk to Dario Vidosic. At age 30, he’s now at his eleventh different club – and fifth in the A-League.

Has Vidosic truly lived up to his potential? Probably not.

But he and Arzani could yet prove a pair of aces for Melbourne City coach Warren Joyce, judging by their display in yesterday’s 5-0 drubbing of Adelaide United.

What was most impressive about the thrashing was not the scoreline, but the way it was constructed.

And Arzani was at the heart of everything early on, before the experienced Vidosic took centre stage at the death.

Vidosic had already clipped the crossbar from long range before he launched a goal of the season contender, controlling a high ball with his chest before lashing home an unstoppable half-volley into the top corner.

He then slotted home another expertly-taken goal soon after, before substitute Ross McCormack smashed an exocet missile into the top corner to round things out.

It was no less than a dominant City deserved, and it came on the back of youngster Nathaniel Atkinson suffering what looked like a serious ankle injury.

The question is whether Melbourne City possess the quality to provide a genuine title challenge to Sydney FC.

Or, it’s worth asking, whether Sydney FC might otherwise sink themselves.

Is Graham Arnold’s mind fully on the job? Or could continually being linked to the vacant Socceroos job prove somewhat of a distraction?

And is it worth asking some questions about the way Arnold sets up his teams?

Why, for example, did he wait until the 85th minute to make his first substitution in Sydney FC’s tired-looking 1-1 draw with the Central Coast Mariners on Saturday?

Why do youngsters like Charles Lokolingoy and Aaron Calver struggle to get any significant game time?

And what does it say about Arnold’s man management when a club stalwart like Sebastian Ryall chooses to quit the sport altogether midway through the season?

It may just be that Sydney FC’s continual ability to win – or at least avoid defeat – has limited opportunities for players outside their core starting eleven.

But their upcoming AFC Champions League campaign will test Sydney FC’s depth like never before – not least because none of Kashima Antlers, Shanghai Shenhua or a third team, likely to be Matt Jurman’s Suwon Bluewings, will be overly concerned by the prospect of facing the Sky Blues.

The ACL is a huge step up in class, and if Sydney FC aim to mount a serious challenge, they may need to sacrifice some exertion in the A-League.

That could leave the door open for teams like Melbourne City.

And with clubs like Brisbane Roar making strides off their pitch – their new Academy program officially kicks off today – the idea that Sydney FC might dominate the A-League for years to come may not be entirely realistic.

The Roar’s Academy program is a seriously impressive initiative, and it’s overseen by a seriously impressive director in former Southampton academy coach Drew Sherman.

Sherman is as sharp as a tack, and in overseeing a custom-designed Academy program, the Roar will soon provide a clear pathway to professional football for some of Queensland’s most talented young footballers.

The ultimate aim is to produce plenty more players with the talent of Daniel Arzani.

That kid is a superstar in the making.

But first, he’ll be looking to make Sydney FC look over their shoulders in the race for the Premiers’ Plate.

http://www.theroar.com.au/2018/01/22/could-melbourne-city-derail-sydney-fcs-title-challenge/

 

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11 minutes ago, kingofhearts said:

Jesus,  one minute the clubs in shambles the next we're world beaters. 

At least it's positive news about us I guess. 

Whens there is only 10 teams in the league with no relagation, its around this time that the news gets a bit dry.

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The very suggestion of catching Sydney is laughable at this stage. Article is at least a month premature, we'll only catch Sydney if we barely drop a game for the rest of the season. Don't think anyone here thinks that will happen...

Our goal should be to first get to 45 points asap, then take stock at where we sit in the race for 2nd then.

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A few selection decisions here for the coaches.                       

                             Bouzanis

Muscat - La Rocca - Jakobsen - Jamieson

                        Brattan - Malik

                             Budzinski

                  Arzani - Ross - Vidosic

 

Galekovic, Delbridge, Fitzgerald, Metcalfe etc.

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6 hours ago, Harrison said:

A few selection decisions here for the coaches.                       

                             Bouzanis

Muscat - La Rocca - Jakobsen - Jamieson

                        Brattan - Malik

                             Budzinski

                  Arzani - Ross - Vidosic

 

Galekovic, Delbridge, Fitzgerald, Metcalfe etc.

Im torn between La Rocca and BigBoy Haz, La Rocca was great start of season but dropped off and made some very bad mistakes. On the otherhand BigBoy Haz has only had limited minutes and has already cost us a goal (and Powell's ankles). Its a decision for Waz to make, I cant decide who I would prefer. I just hope he doesnt move Jakobsen back in the midfield

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49 minutes ago, haz said:

Im torn between La Rocca and BigBoy Haz, La Rocca was great start of season but dropped off and made some very bad mistakes. On the otherhand BigBoy Haz has only had limited minutes and has already cost us a goal (and Powell's ankles). Its a decision for Waz to make, I cant decide who I would prefer. I just hope he doesnt move Jakobsen back in the midfield

I think there's zero chance of Jako being in midfield for the Jets match. With Bort out, he's desperately needed at the back, and we have plenty of midfield options and cover.

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30 minutes ago, fensaddler said:

I think there's zero chance of Jako being in midfield for the Jets match. With Bort out, he's desperately needed at the back, and we have plenty of midfield options and cover.

Im still haunted by JVS' selection choices

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9 minutes ago, haz said:

Im still haunted by JVS' selection choices

He was like an anti- Wazza wasn’t he?

Wazza believes you should fill your midfield with defenders, JVS believes you should fill your defence with midfielders!

Its hardly a shock that this season our defence is more solid with actual defenders and that now our midfield is actually started to function when it has actual midfielders in it.

An act of pure genius.

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9 hours ago, Shahanga said:

He was like an anti- Wazza wasn’t he?

Wazza believes you should fill your midfield with defenders, JVS believes you should fill your defence with midfielders!

Its hardly a shock that this season our defence is more solid with actual defenders and that now our midfield is actually started to function when it has actual midfielders in it.

An act of pure genius.

not really he just ran out of defenders😀

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Melbourne City FC Squad: 1.Dean Bouzanis, 2.Manny Muscat, 3. Scott Jamieson, 4. Harrison Delbridge, 6.Osama Malik, 7. Nick Fitzgerald, 10.Dario Vidosic, 11. Bruce Kamau, 13. Stefan Mauk, 14.Daniel Arzani, 15.Denis Genreau, 18. Eugene Galekovic, 21. Ruon Tongyik, 22. Michael Jakobsen, 26. Luke Brattan, 27. Marcin Budzinski, 34.Connor Metcalfe, 44. Ross McCormack

Ins: 4. Harrison Delbridge (returns from suspension), 11. Bruce Kamau (promoted), 15. Denis Genreau (promoted), 21. Ruon Tongyik (promoted)

Outs: 5. Bart Schenkeveld (yellow card accumulation - 1 week), 37. Nathaniel Atkinson (ankle),

Unavailable: 23. Bruno Fornaroli (ankle)

 

                             Bouzanis

Muscat - Delbridge - Jakobsen - Jamieson

                        Brattan - Malik

                             Budzinski

                  Arzani - Ross - Vidosic

 

Galekovic, Mauk, Fitzgerald, Tongyik, Kamau

Think Metcalfe will be unlucky this week and they go with Ruon as cover on the bench. Chance he starts over Delbridge as he probably is a closer match to Bart physically, but wait and see. I suspect they'll give Robocop another shot.

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12 minutes ago, jw1739 said:

I reckon Genreau is going to get minutes soon. I also am getting the feeling that we could be starting to see next season's squad taking shape.

I tell ya what, I've been critical of Wazza on here and the pod. One thing I think he's unquestionably nailed is the integration of the young guys. Atkinson has been unearthed and Arzani has been unleashed. If he brings Deni in successfully then I feel he's nailed the yoof KPI

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36 minutes ago, jw1739 said:

I reckon Genreau is going to get minutes soon. I also am getting the feeling that we could be starting to see next season's squad taking shape.

I'm with you jw. I think he's knocking on the door and very close. Hoping we see a fit Pierias before too long as well, with Atkinson likely out for a while. I'd trust Wazza to know when he was ready.

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5 minutes ago, Chris p said:

How many people are satisfied with Delbridge walking back into the team after such a bad game? 

Based purely on what we've seen in games I'd have opted for La Rocca over Delbridge, but i guess we dont see what goes down at training so its hard to gauge how good he is on such a small sample. Being early days for RoboCop still, ill back the coaching staff's opinion at this point in time.

Likewise, i'd not be against Tongyik getting a run either if the coaches thought he was ready for it.

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We're going to get fucked without Bart.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2167629683250889&id=207259542621256

1 minute ago, Forever City said:

On second watching the defenders didn't takle him. Ignore me

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1 hour ago, playmaker said:

Shit just notice Kamau is named.

Not the merry-go-round bullshit again...please no.

I wouldn't worry too much. Looks to me as though everyone in the squad is named (except Crowley -who I suspect will be released at season's end) plus a couple of Scholarship players (Genreau, Metcalfe).

Edit: Missed the omission of La Rocca.

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1 hour ago, bt50 said:

Based purely on what we've seen in games I'd have opted for La Rocca over Delbridge, but i guess we dont see what goes down at training so its hard to gauge how good he is on such a small sample. Being early days for RoboCop still, ill back the coaching staff's opinion at this point in time.

Likewise, i'd not be against Tongyik getting a run either if the coaches thought he was ready for it.

I'm surprised La Rocca has dropped from the squad. He was really good early on,  and as the teams form dipped so did his.

So you'd assume Delbridge comes straight in and probably Fitzy makes way for Ross. As bt50 has predicted below. 

3 hours ago, bt50 said:

Melbourne City FC Squad: 1.Dean Bouzanis, 2.Manny Muscat, 3. Scott Jamieson, 4. Harrison Delbridge, 6.Osama Malik, 7. Nick Fitzgerald, 10.Dario Vidosic, 11. Bruce Kamau, 13. Stefan Mauk, 14.Daniel Arzani, 15.Denis Genreau, 18. Eugene Galekovic, 21. Ruon Tongyik, 22. Michael Jakobsen, 26. Luke Brattan, 27. Marcin Budzinski, 34.Connor Metcalfe, 44. Ross McCormack

Ins: 4. Harrison Delbridge (returns from suspension), 11. Bruce Kamau (promoted), 15. Denis Genreau (promoted), 21. Ruon Tongyik (promoted)

Outs: 5. Bart Schenkeveld (yellow card accumulation - 1 week), 37. Nathaniel Atkinson (ankle),

Unavailable: 23. Bruno Fornaroli (ankle)

 

                             Bouzanis

Muscat - Delbridge - Jakobsen - Jamieson

                        Brattan - Malik

                             Budzinski

                  Arzani - Ross - Vidosic

 

Galekovic, Mauk, Fitzgerald, Tongyik, Kamau

Think Metcalfe will be unlucky this week and they go with Ruon as cover on the bench. Chance he starts over Delbridge as he probably is a closer match to Bart physically, but wait and see. I suspect they'll give Robocop another shot.

It will interesting to see how Ross Vidosic Arzani and Budzinski combine. If you told me a few weeks ago that this would be a potent 4 I'd call you crazy but looking at it they all kind off complement each other. And the weirdest thing is Mauk and Fitzy who probably a few games ago where our best performing players cant get a look. 

Add that where does Bruno go and who would be dropped especially if Ross stays.

All of a sudden we have 7 pretty good options for 4 spots.

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2 hours ago, Jovan said:

I'm surprised La Rocca has dropped from the squad. He was really good early on,  and as the teams form dipped so did his.

So you'd assume Delbridge comes straight in and probably Fitzy makes way for Ross. As bt50 has predicted below. 

It will interesting to see how Ross Vidosic Arzani and Budzinski combine. If you told me a few weeks ago that this would be a potent 4 I'd call you crazy but looking at it they all kind off complement each other. And the weirdest thing is Mauk and Fitzy who probably a few games ago where our best performing players cant get a look. 

Add that where does Bruno go and who would be dropped especially if Ross stays.

All of a sudden we have 7 pretty good options for 4 spots.

Joyce said that La Rocca was injured inhe article discussing whether McCormack will stay.

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GAME DAY

GAIN Day

Today we inch closer to Syd. Comfortable 3-1 win. 2 to the boss, 1 to Vid.

RIP Mc McCormack, AKA Fat Boy Slim, AKA The Flying Scots, AKA Abraham Lincoln, AKA Ross the Boss. We are forever in your debt. Thanks for keeping us alive this season!

RIP in Peace

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Hi, opposition fan in peace. Just want to share the preview I do for the Jets forum. Sorry about the formatting - the transfer of the preview from one forum to the other isn't 100% clean.

 

A-League 2017/18 Round 17 Melbourne City v Newcastle Jets

FIXTURE FACTS

Overall – 22 matches between the two teams.
Jets Wins - 9, City Wins - 10, Drawn - 3

In Newcastle – 12 matches.
Jets Wins - 7, City Wins - 4, Drawn - 1
In Melbourne - 10 matches
Jets Wins - 2, City Wins - 6, Drawn - 2

Average Home A-League Crowd – 9378
Average Away A-League Crowd - 7197

Goals in Fixture
Jets – 32, City - 43
In Melbourne -
Jets – 12, City - 24

1st Goals in Fixture
Jets – 11, City - 11

Cards in Fixture
Jets - 62 (61 yellow, 1 red), City 38 (36 yellow, 2 red)

Recent Form (A-League)
Jets - LDWWL (7 point from last 15)
City - LWWDW (10 points from last 15)

Leading Scorers
Jets - Andrew Nabbout (8)
City – Ross McCormack (14)

Last Result -
Newcastle Jets 1 (Nabbout 32') - Melbourne City 2 (McCormack 40' pen, Muscat 86') at McDonald Jones Stadium, A-League, Round 9, Season 2017/18

FIXTURE RECORDS

 

Jets Biggest Win

Jets 3 (Goodwin 56’, Zadkovich 52’, R Griffith 87’ pen) – City 0, Round 19, Season 2011/12 at Hunter Stadium, 11/02/2012.

City Biggest Win

Jets 0 – City 4 (Jaliens 18', Novillo 47', Williams 63', Ramsay 87') at AAMI Park, A-League, Round 21, 14/03/2015, Jets 0 - City 4 (Mooy 43', Fornaroli 56', Mooy 59', Fornaroli 62') at Hunter Stadium, A-League, Round 10, 13/12/15 and Jets 0 - City 4 (Cahill 12', Fitzgerald 65', Fornaroli 75' pen, Fornaroli 81') at AAMI Park, A-League, Round 23 18/3/2017.

 

Leading Scorers in fixture –

Jets - Ryan Griffiths (6)

City - Bruno Fornaroli (8)

 
 
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               Ross(st)    marcin(st)

                         dario (att mid)

Fitz (LM)                                Arzani (RM)

                         Brattan (def mid)

Jamosen    jakobsen    Delbridge       Muscat

                           Bouzanis

Sub- Kamau, Galekovic, Malik, Generau, Metcalf

Swap vidosic to striker and budinski to Att mid is an option

And malik as RB is an option

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7 minutes ago, xXCiTyZeNXx said:

               Ross(st)    marcin(st)

                         dario (att mid)

Fitz (LM)                                Arzani (RM)

                         Brattan (def mid)

Jamosen    jakobsen    Delbridge       Muscat

                           Bouzanis

Sub- Kamau, Galekovic, Malik, Generau, Metcalf

Swap vidosic to striker and budinski to Att mid is an option

And malik as RB is an option

No.

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6 minutes ago, xXCiTyZeNXx said:

               Ross(st)    marcin(st)

                         dario (att mid)

Fitz (LM)                                Arzani (RM)

                         Brattan (def mid)

Jamosen    jakobsen    Delbridge       Muscat

                           Bouzanis

Sub- Kamau, Galekovic, Malik, Generau, Metcalf

Swap vidosic to striker and budinski to Att mid is an option

And malik as RB is an option

We would get destroyed in the middle of the park. The Malik-Brattan axis is what gives guys like Arzani and Vidosic the space to create.

For mine fitzy comes out and Ross comes in with Dario playing "wide" but Jamo providing the width in attack.

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Just now, thisphantomfortress said:

We would get destroyed in the middle of the park. The Malik-Brattan axis is what gives guys like Arzani and Vidosic the space to create.

For mine fitzy comes out and Ross comes in with Dario playing "wide" but Jamo providing the width in attack.

Yes

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6 minutes ago, neio said:

We have to get Arzani running at georgevski at every opportunity, we all remember Kamau and Brendan absolutely destroying him at Etihad last year, he will either let him through or give alot of fouls and cards 

Good shout, can we get odds on a Georgevski send off tonight?

 

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