Imtellingyou Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 Bozanic is unlikely to start. Fitzy and Kamau are same profile on the bench. Bouzanis should be replaced, but change only happens due to injury or suspension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 Totally pointless having both Kamau and Fitzgerald on the bench in the same squad. Perhaps the thing that annoys me most of all about Warren Joyce is his support for Kamau - the guy wouldn't make the match-day squad for any other team in the League. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 8 minutes ago, jw1739 said: Totally pointless having both Kamau and Fitzgerald on the bench in the same squad. Perhaps the thing that annoys me most of all about Warren Joyce is his support for Kamau - the guy wouldn't make the match-day squad for any other team in the League. Politely, i strongly disagree with this statement. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 (edited) But are Atkinson and Fornaroli fit enough to start? Whats the temp going to be in Perth? Have to laugh though that Perth probaly terminated Warren's contract quickly before he came up agaisnt Arzani. Remember how much our White Pastey Saviour made him look like a fool? Edited February 22, 2018 by haz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fensaddler Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 Wondering whether Genreau might even start. He's good enough, and at some point he's got to be chucked in. La Rocca appears to have disappeared through a rift in space-time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 2 hours ago, haz said: But are Atkinson and Fornaroli fit enough to start? Whats the temp going to be in Perth? Have to laugh though that Perth probaly terminated Warren's contract quickly before he came up agaisnt Arzani. Remember how much our White Pastey Saviour made him look like a fool? Every player makes Warren look like a fool. .. Just watch us sign him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 2 minutes ago, belaguttman said: Every player makes Warren look like a fool. .. Just watch us sign him Or Nichols 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forever City Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 Good to see Atkinson back in the squad. He probably won't play but it looks like he's heading in the right direction. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 7 hours ago, bt50 said: I can't say ive ever watched him closely enough to have a firm opinion personally, but i have heard from a lot of Victory fans that think he was a bit unfairly maligned due to the fact he was a marquee. In other words that he was ok for them, but was made out to be a lot worse than he was because he wasnt delivering marquee worthy performances. I'll take your word as far as you think him being a winger goes, although i do note he played predominately as a DM for Victory in his two seasons, and varied between DM and LM for most of his others. I suppose the next most likely options are that Jakobsen moves to DM with Delbridge at CB, Mauk fills the DM role, or Genreau is given the chance. For me i think Bozanic will be given first crack as the others, Genreau aside have had plenty. Totally agree with the whole marquee expectation. To be honest I haven't seen enough of him except to say I could see him on the wing more so than in midfield especially in an 6 or 8 role. Anyway we'll see and find out as we go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 Quote Melbourne City go hard before trip to Perth MATT WINDLEY, Herald Sun February 22, 2018 11:00am IF it worked once, do it again. Melbourne City has historically had a shocking record against Perth at nib Stadium, winning just two of 13 games there. But one of those wins came in January and was off the back of a three-day break. So City — superstitiously or not — played a full-blown intraclub match at its Bundoora training base on Wednesday night before travelling west on Thursday. Having had last week off due to the A-League’s split round, the blow out also negates against any problems with rust on Saturday night. “With us travelling away and having had the break, putting us through that will hopefully blow those cobwebs out,” Jamieson said. “The advanced clubs, the ones who are always trying to improve, are always trying to think outside the box. “And, for me, it’s always good to mix things up. It might be a small thing like training at night, but it can get you out of the daily grind.” Jamieson said City would be on “red alert” for a reaction from Perth, stung by its late loss to Wellington last week. The eighth-placed Glory, seven points out of the top six, also needs wins to keep its finals hopes alive. But Jamieson said the fact that City won in Perth recently would do wonders for the team’s confidence heading into the weekend. “You always lean on past experiences and the previous one we had there was a good one,” he said. Star striker Bruno Fornaroli made a second half comeback in his side’s last outing, the loss to Sydney FC at AAMI Park. Jamieson said it can’t be understated how important the Uruguayan’s return is both literally to the team. “It’s fantastic,” he said. “Looking outside, as I was, you can see how important Bruno is to the club. But having now got to know him on a personal level, he’s a real good guy. “Having him day in day out now training with us, it gives a positive feeling around the place. “But I also think the thing with Bruno is, considering how long he’s been out for, I don’t think there should be any expectations for him to produce what he has in the past straight away. There’s definitely not in the playing group, anyway. “He needs time to get match sharpness back.” http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/football/a-league/melbourne-city-go-hard-before-trip-to-perth/news-story/f19563312af2e2e9319224f56875ab7a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 19 hours ago, bt50 said: Bouzanis Atkinson Schenkeveld Jakobsen Jamieson Bozanic Brattan Budzinski Arzani Fornaroli Vidosic SUBS Galekovic, Delbridge, Fitzgerald, Kamau, Mauk Atkinson straight back in for mine, Delbridge provides cover across both FB and CB. Genreau stiff. Should be able to roll these blokes comfortably, but being in Perth does make me cautious. 2-1 win, Bruno and Arzani to score. I'd make 2 changes to the above. I would try Mauk next to Brattan and leave Bozanic on the bench. And I drop either Kamau or Fitzy out of the squad for most probably Genreau. Only because Fitzy and Kamau are very similar in what they offer. And basically it will be for Arzani around 60 to 70 when he runs out of gas. I'm hoping Budz can kick on and really cement a spot. A front 4 or Arzani Bruno and Vidosic with Budz in the hole is pretty impressive (if in form) and Atkinson and Jamieson pushing high really would complement a good forward phase. I'm very bullish for this game and genuinely think we can win but would be happy with a point. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted February 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 2 hours ago, Jovan said: I'm very bullish for this game and genuinely think we can win but would be happy with a point. Perth haven't drawn at home this season. They don't die wondering. A win or loss is most likely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted February 23, 2018 Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 Bozanic set to start as City look to get Sydney defeat out of system Michael Lynch FEBRUARY 23 2018 Players and coaches will usually say they appreciate a two-week break somewhere in the season, especially if it gives them a chance to recharge their batteries, examine their season and readjust their aims and targets for the remaining games. Melbourne City boss Warren Joyce has been able to do all of that, and more. But ask him if he and his squad have enjoyed the downtime, and the answer is no. So disappointed were the City squad and players with their last result – that heavy 4-0 home defeat to Sydney FC – that they were champing at the bit to get on the pitch straight away, rather than have to wait 15 days to face Perth in Western Australia on Saturday night. ''To be honest we could have done with a game straight away after that last match,'' says Joyce. ''I didn't feel the scoreline reflected the game. They were good but in the last 20 minutes we were chasing the game, putting on attacking players and leaving ourselves vulnerable.'' City will be without Osama Malik, whose injury in the last moments of the pre-game warm-up against Sydney forced his withdrawal from that game and ensured Joyce had to reshuffle his pack at short notice, bringing Manny Muscat into the side and moving other players around. ''That didn't help because all of the things you are doing, all the way you are preparing all week leading into the game changed at short notice. But that's gone now. We just have to concentrate on getting results over the rest of the season and not think about what's gone before.'' Malik has not recovered in time to play in this game, but the extra time off has given talismanic striker Bruno Fornaroli more time to get in shape following his first appearance of the season off the bench against Sydney. The Uruguayan forward is still recovering and feels pain, says Joyce, so managing his situation is still a day-to-day occupation. New signing Oliver Bozanic, a former Melbourne Victory and Socceroo midfielder, is also likely to start against Glory. http://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/melbourne-city/bozanic-set-to-start-as-city-look-to-get-sydney-defeat-out-of-system-20180223-p4z1g7.html Oliver Bozanic set for City A-League debut By AAP 36 minutes ago Oliver Bozanic will make his Melbourne City debut against Perth Glory on Saturday night but there's still no certainty as to when stricken club captain Bruno Fornaroli will return to full-time A-League duties. Fornaroli spent six months recuperating from an ankle injury before returning to action in City's last-out loss to Sydney FC. After a bye last weekend, hopes were high the Uruguayan golden boot winner might be ready to lead City's line once more. While Fornaroli will travel to Perth, coach Warren Joyce is unsure whether he'll be playing. "We still have to monitor him on a daily basis ... he's not progressed as quickly as we'd like," Joyce said. https://wwos.nine.com.au/2018/02/23/13/04/bruno-bozanic-set-for-city-a-league-debut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffplz Posted February 23, 2018 Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 Can't wait till Bozanic starts so we have a new scapegoat 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embee Posted February 23, 2018 Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 11 minutes ago, jeffplz said: Can't wait till Bozanic starts so we have a new GOAT Fixed that for you 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moops Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 On 23/02/2018 at 10:44 AM, Jovan said: I'd make 2 changes to the above. I would try Mauk next to Brattan and leave Bozanic on the bench. And I drop either Kamau or Fitzy out of the squad for most probably Genreau. Only because Fitzy and Kamau are very similar in what they offer. And basically it will be for Arzani around 60 to 70 when he runs out of gas. I'm hoping Budz can kick on and really cement a spot. A front 4 or Arzani Bruno and Vidosic with Budz in the hole is pretty impressive (if in form) and Atkinson and Jamieson pushing high really would complement a good forward phase. I'm very bullish for this game and genuinely think we can win but would be happy with a point. Pretty much the same for me, but I wouldn't mind seeing Najjarine but I can't see that happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 18 minutes ago, moops said: Pretty much the same for me, but I wouldn't mind seeing Najjarine but I can't see that happening. No chance. Najaarine broke his collarbone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moops Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 2 hours ago, bt50 said: No chance. Najaarine broke his collarbone. forgot about that little detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 5 hours ago, bt50 said: No chance. Najaarine broke his collarbone. Kids are so soft these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Edmonds Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 Starting XI Bouzanis Atkinson - Bart - Jako - Jamo Bozanic Vidosic - Brattan Arzani - Budzinski - Fitzy Bench: Galekovic, Delbridge, Kamau, Fornaroli, Lesiotis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recyclosaurusrex Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 Who's this Lesiotis fellow? Might get a run ahead of the beanstalk that is delbridge if things are going well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 fml Bozanic is not a midfielder. let alone a CDM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiji19 Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 13 minutes ago, haz said: fml Bozanic is not a midfielder. let alone a CDM His best football was when he was with Luzern and played as a number 8, a bonafied box to box. This talk of him being a winger over a central midfielder is incorrect, hopefully he can get hit his straps with us. Would probably say this is our best starting XI, barring Fornaroli on the bench Swap Fornaroli in for Fitzy and we have a very good side on paper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 Just now, fiji19 said: His best football was when he was with Luzern and played as a number 8, a bonafied box to box. This talk of him being a winger over a central midfielder is incorrect, hopefully he can get hit his straps with us. Would probably say this is our best starting XI, barring Fornaroli on the bench Swap Fornaroli in for Fitzy and we have a very good side on paper If he scores or assists im happy, even if he does it from GK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 https://twitter.com/MelbourneCity/status/967345619294593024 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 Just now, bt50 said: https://twitter.com/MelbourneCity/status/967345619294593024 I mis-read it as Anthony Kiedis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afif Adam Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 With the current players i can see us playing 4-2-3-1 with Boz and Ozzie as CDM n 3 CAMS Upfront with Brattan Vidsosic and Budzinski sending balls in for Bruno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neio Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 8 minutes ago, Afif Adam said: With the current players i can see us playing 4-2-3-1 with Boz and Ozzie as CDM n 3 CAMS Upfront with Brattan Vidsosic and Budzinski sending balls in for Bruno No Arzani? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 Great to see Atkinson back, hopefully he starts where he left off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afif Adam Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 37 minutes ago, neio said: No Arzani? Hmehehssh...Arzani over Budz? Only one I would take off atm 30 mins in...how impressive is Bozanic ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 FML Jako Also where is everyone on this forum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afif Adam Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 Holy shit what a goal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luka74 Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 Nice shot Daniel !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recyclosaurusrex Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 Budz off for Bruno at half time please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 MOIST Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recyclosaurusrex Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 Also, see what happens when you shoot kid. Try it more often. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Magnum Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 Superb goal by Arzani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 Beautiful goal. Bozanic pretty solid so far. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 1 minute ago, recyclosaurusrex said: Budz off for Bruno at half time please. Yes please, seems to have his mind somewhere else from the first minute. He’s back to the old ways again, walking around and no movement after playing a pass. Invisible. Him and Fitzgerald are making sure we can’t setup a proper attack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 2 minutes ago, bt50 said: Beautiful goal. Bozanic pretty solid so far. Seems to be a better footballer than Malik, however not sure about his defensive qualities. Missed any backup from him, helping Atkinson out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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